Tag: Exchange

Gemini Exchange Pioneers Tokenized EU Stock Trading With MSTR

Key Notes The Winklevoss Gemini platform has launched tokenized stocks for its customers in the EU. The trading firm is starting trading with Strategy’s stock, MSTR, with plans to add other stocks and ETFs in the future. The ultimate goal for Gemini is to export U.S. equities across the globe. The Winklevoss twins’ cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has launched tokenized stocks for its customers in the European Union (EU). According to the announcement, which was made on June 27, the rollout kicked off with Strategy’s stock MSTR. Plans are underway to…

Crypto Exchange Bitvavo Secures Dutch MiCA License

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Bitvavo has become the latest crypto exchange to be granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM), allowing it to operate across Europe under the new regulatory framework. Bitvavo co-founder and CEO Mark Nuvelstijn confirmed the news in a statement on Friday and expressed his full support for the MiCA process. “We fully support the core principles of MiCAR,” he said, adding: “For a level playing field in Europe, it is essential that the rules are formulated and enforced consistently across all member…

Crypto Exchange Kraken Enters Payments Race With Krak App

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Crypto exchange Kraken has launched Krak, a global money application designed to facilitate free local and international payments using both fiat currency and cryptocurrency. Zero-Fee Global Payments: Kraken Unveils Krak Money App The app aims to address persistent issues within traditional financial systems, which Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi described as slow, costly, and opaque. Kraken […] Source

Crypto Exchange Kraken Secures MiCA License In Ireland

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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced that it can now expand its offerings and across European Union’s member states after securing a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. In a Wednesday notice, Kraken said it had received the MiCA license from the Central Bank of Ireland, allowing the exchange to offer regulated services to residents in the 30 European Economic Area member states. The approval followed Kraken securing a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) license in February and an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license in 2023. “We believe trust…

Bitcoin Exchange Flows Drop to 10-year Lows as Traders Eye $165K BTC Price

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Key takeaways: Bitcoin is up 10% to $108,200 from $98,400 local lows, reclaiming key support. Bitcoin’s bull pennant on the daily chart targets 54% gains to $165,000. Exchange flows are at a 10-year low, signaling investors continue to hold long-term. Bitcoin (BTC) price registered a weekly high of $108,200 on June 25 after a 10% rise from its local low at $98,400 three days prior. BTC has now reclaimed a key support level as prices continued to consolidate below its $112,000 all-time high range. Can Bitcoin price rise over 50%…

Russia and Stablecoin Use: Ruble-Pegged A7A5 Moved $9B on One Crypto Exchange

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When the success of Circle’s public listing made headlines on Wall Street, a lesser-known ruble-pegged stablecoin—launched by a fugitive Moldovan oligarch and a Russian defence-sector bank—was being used for real-world cross-border payments to bypass sanctions on Russia. A7A5, said to be the first ruble-pegged stablecoin, has moved around $9.3 billion on a dedicated crypto exchange in just four months since its launch, according to a Financial Times report. There are now 12 billion A7A5 tokens in circulation, worth around $156 million. However, only a “relatively small group of users” actively…

KuCoin Achieves AAA Rating on CER.live, Solidifying Position as a Top Secure Cryptocurrency Exchange

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VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, proudly announces its prestigious AAA rating on CER.live, a renowned cybersecurity ranking platform for cryptocurrency projects. This accolade positions KuCoin as the top 6 most secure exchanges worldwide, reflecting its unwavering commitment to user protection and operational excellence. With a 90% security score and perfect 100/100 marks in server security, user security, penetration tests, and its bug bounty program, KuCoin stands alongside industry giants such as Coinbase, OKX, and Kraken, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted platform…

Israeli man arrested for acting as an Iranian spy in exchange for cryptocurrency

A 27-year old Tel Aviv resident was recently arrested by police for allegedly spying on Israeli public officials for Iran. He was reportedly paid thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency for his efforts. According to a recent news reports by i24 and Arutz Sheva, Israeli authorities claimed that the suspect, a man named Or Beilin, was paid thousands of dollars in crypto to conduct espionage on Israeli public officials and political activities. Following his handler’s instructions, the Israeli man was assigned to spy on public officials by taking photographs of their…

Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Slams Three Arrows Capital’s $1.53B Claim: “3AC Is Owed Nothing”

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has said it should not have to pay a massive $1.53 billion recovery claim by Three Arrows Capital, arguing in a recent court filing that the crypto hedge fund’s “own risky [trading] strategy caused its collapse, and its own account activity — not any action by [FTX] — resulted in a significant decline in the “value” associated with the 3AC Accounts in June 2022.” “3AC bet big that cryptocurrency prices would increase using cash it did not have and, when prices instead plummeted, 3AC proceeded to liquidate…

Top US-Based Crypto Exchange by Trading Volume Coinbase Obtains MiCA License in Luxembourg, Moves European Hub

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The largest US-based crypto exchange platform by trading volume is obtaining the proper license to operate in Luxembourg as it establishes a crypto hub in the European Union (EU). In a new blog post, Coinbase announces that it has secured its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), enabling it to operate across all 27 EU member states fully. “This milestone enables us to offer a full suite of crypto products and services to 450 million people across all 27 European…