BTCC Exchange Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Launch of First-Ever User Badge Program

June 18th, 2025 – VILNIUS, Lithuania BTCC, one of the world’s longest-serving exchanges, celebrates its 14th anniversary by launching its first-ever user badge program. The milestone campaign, running from June 16 to July 1, 2025, introduces the exclusive “14 Years of Momentum” badge. This limited-edition emblem aims to honor community loyalty as the exchange steps into its 15th year of operation in the crypto space. In the fast-paced cryptocurrency industry, 14 years of operation represent an extraordinary milestone of excellence. BTCC has proven its commitment to security and reliability by…

Pudgy Penguins, Elympics Launch ‘Pengu Clash’ Game on TON

Pudgy Penguins is launching a skill-based Web3 game called Pengu Clash for The Open Network (TON) blockchain, joining the competitive mini-game space. According to Pudgy Penguins, the game will operate under a play-to-win model, allowing players to compete and be rewarded for game mastery rather than speculation. “Play-to-win, in essence, is a skill-based game,” Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz told Cointelegraph. “Users wager against one another vs play-to-earn, [in which] you’re earning tradable currency that the game provides. This is a user-vs-user-based system.” The project said the game will feature…

Bybit Debuts Hybrid Exchange Byreal on Solana, Targets Q3 Mainnet Launch

Bybit is betting big on hybrid finance with Byreal, its new Solana-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) merging Wall Street-grade liquidity with DeFi’s trustless trading—set to shake up crypto this summer. Bybit Incubates Solana DEX Byreal, Testnet Starts June 30 Ahead of Q3 Mainnet Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has unveiled Byreal, its first Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), with […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Token Gains 7% as Purpose’s Spot ETF Set to Launch in Canada

Asset manager Purpose Investments is set to launch a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Canada this week after obtaining regulatory approval, giving investors a way to gain exposure to the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization through traditional investment accounts. The ETF will start trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday, June 18, under the XRPP ticker, according to a Monday press release. The move comes after the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) granted final prospectus receipt for the investment vehicle, the company said. XRP was up nearly 7% over…

Bybit to Launch Byreal DEX On Solana With Hybrid CEX-DeFi Model

Crypto exchange Bybit has announced that it aims to release its new Solana-based decentralized exchange Byreal in the third quarter, with a testnet version coming out at the end of June.  In an  X post on Sunday, company chief executive Ben Zhou added that what makes the new exchange special is that it has CEX (centralized exchange) and DEX synergy.  “Byreal isn’t just another DEX,” he said, adding that it combines “CEX-grade liquidity with DeFi-native transparency.”  “This is what real hybrid finance looks like,” he said.  “We’re building the onchain…

Fidelity Files S-1 With SEC, Aiming to Launch Spot Solana ETF

Fidelity Investments is officially seeking the green light to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would hold solana ( SOL) directly. S-1 in Play: Fidelity Takes Aim at Solana With ETF Proposal On June 13, 2025, the firm submitted its S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The proposed “Fidelity Solana […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

KuCoin Announces Launch of Fully Regulated Cryptocurrency Exchange “KuCoin Thailand” to Public

BANGKOK, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the launch of KuCoin Thailand, a licensed digital token and cryptocurrency exchange operating under the supervision of Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The platform is now officially open to all eligible users in Thailand after an initial invite-only phase. This marks the first fully regulated local digital asset exchange under KuCoin’s brand—an important milestone in the company’s mission to build fast, secure, and user-friendly infrastructure for crypto users around the world. KuCoin’s recent SOC 2…

Coinbase to launch Bitcoin rewards card powered by American Express

Coinbase is set to launch the Coinbase One Card this fall, offering up to 4% back in Bitcoin on every purchase. Developed in partnership with American Express, the Coinbase One Card is designed to reward users in Bitcoin (BTC), starting at 2% and increasing based on the amount of assets held on the platform. The card will available exclusively to Coinbase One members in the United States (excl. U.S. Territories). In addition to earning Bitcoin on everyday spending, Coinbase One members will benefit from features such as fiat spending, integrated…