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Kraken Relocates Headquarters to Wyoming Following Launch of Prime Platform
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has officially relocated its global headquarters to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The decision follows several years of involvement in the state’s digital asset initiatives.
The development follows Kraken’s recent launch of Kraken Prime,
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Coinbase Announces EU MiCA License From Luxembourg Regulator
Coinbase has secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, enabling the exchange to offer crypto services across all 27 European Union member states.
The license was granted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), making Luxembourg Coinbase's official crypto hub for the region. The move allows the U.S.-based exchange
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A $16 Trillion Path: AR Tokens, Which Can Close the Gap Between TradFi and DeFi
Over the past year, interest in bringing real-world assets (RWAs) on-chain has grown rapidly. From tokenized U.S. Treasuries to synthetic equities, the vision is clear: to combine the stability of traditional finance (TradFi) with the flexibility of decentralized finance (DeFi).
Yet, current RWA implementations often fall short of this promise. Many exist in legal gray areas, are
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Georgia’s Tbilisi Free Zone Welcomes Bitget as Region Pushes Regulated Crypto Growth
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has received regulatory approval to operate in Georgia. The license allows the company to offer digital asset exchange and custodial wallet services through the Tbilisi Free Zone (TFZ).
The move gives Bitget a regulated presence in Eastern Europe. The company has been expanding in the region, targeting countries with established crypto
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Nauru Regulates Crypto with a New Dedicated Regulator
Nauru, a micro island nation in the Pacific Ocean, has become the latest to pass legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies by forming a dedicated virtual asset regulatory authority.
A Dedicated Regulator for Crypto
The bill, passed by Nauru’s parliament earlier this week, establishes
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New York Disrupts Cross-Border Crypto Scam as Meta Shuts 700 Accounts
New York Attorney General Letitia James has frozen $300,000 worth of cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud scheme that targeted hundreds of Russian-speaking residents across Brooklyn and beyond.
Authorities say the operation used deceptive social media ads to lure victims into fake crypto investment platforms, resulting in more than $1 million in losses in Brooklyn
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Coinbase Seeks Approval to Use USDC as Collateral in Regulated Futures Markets
A stablecoin may soon become a mainstream fixture in U.S. derivatives markets. Coinbase Derivatives and clearinghouse Nodal Clear plan to make USDC eligible collateral for margined futures trading, marking what could be a landmark shift in how digital assets interact with traditional financial infrastructure.
If regulators approve the move, it will be the first time a
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Iranian Crypto Exchange Nobitex Loses $82M in Cyberattack as Israel–Iran Tensions Escalate
Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex suffered a major security breach that drained approximately $82 million from its digital wallets, with an Israeli-linked hacking group claiming responsibility for the attack.
Predatory Sparrow Hackers Hit Iran With $82M Crypto Heist
The group known as Gonjeshke Darande, which translates to “Predatory Sparrow,” announced the hack on
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Thailand Joins Countries That Exempt Crypto Capital Gains Tax, but Only for 5 Years
Thailand will exempt capital gains taxes on cryptocurrency sales made through locally licensed crypto asset service providers for the next five years, a Ministry of Finance announcement yesterday (Tuesday) confirmed.
Specifically, capital gains taxes will be waived on all crypto sales made between 1 January 2025 and 31
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Coinbase Seeks SEC Approval to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading
Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized equities. The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, disclosed the effort in an interview with Reuters.
If the SEC allows it, Coinbase would be able to provide stock trading services through blockchain technology. This could place the crypto exchange in direct competition with
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XRP Rises as Canada Approves Spot ETF for Toronto Stock Exchange Listing
Purpose Investments has received regulatory approval to launch a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Canada, with trading scheduled to begin on June 18 on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). The fund, listed under the ticker XRPP, will provide direct exposure to XRP through a regulated investment vehicle.
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) granted the final prospectus receipt for
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Bybit’s Byreal to Link Centralized Exchange Features with DeFi Infrastructure on Solana
Bybit is preparing to launch a new decentralized exchange, called Byreal. The platform will go live on the Solana testnet on June 30. The full launch on the mainnet is expected in the third quarter of 2025.
Byreal is designed as a hybrid exchange. It combines elements of centralized and decentralized trading. The company says it will offer centralized exchange-level liquidity and the
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Vietnam Legally Defines Crypto in Newly Approved Legislation
Vietnam is the latest country to officially recognise digital assets, with its new Law on Digital Technology Industry, approved on 14 June 2025. The legislation, which also covers initiatives around artificial intelligence (AI), will take effect on 1 January 2026.
Proper Definition of Crypto
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Following Successful Public Listing, Circle’s Stablecoin Launches on XRP Ledger
Circle’s USDC stablecoin debuted on the XRP Ledger, a move expected to significantly expand its utility across decentralized finance and cross-border payments.
The launch, which requires no bridging, highlighted Ripple’s ongoing strategy to link traditional finance and crypto with the blockchain infrastructure.
Stablecoins Find New Ground on XRPL
According to the
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Syria Opens to Crypto as Binance Launches Trading After Years of Restrictions
Binance has launched operations in Syria, following the easing of sanctions by the United States and the European Union. The crypto exchange made the announcement today (Thursday).
Previously, Binance restricted access in Syria. The company said the recent policy changes now allow Syrian users to register and trade.
“In compliance with applicable sanctions, platforms like Binance
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