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Kraken has officially launched its services across all 30 countries in the European Economic Area under its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license. This license allows Kraken to offer crypto services to millions of customers across Europe within a unified regulatory framework. Other crypto exchanges such as Coinbase and Bybit have also secured MiCA licenses, enabling them to operate across the EEA under the new rules. Crypto.com has received an in-principle MiCA license, indicating preliminary approval subject to final confirmation. Kraken’s MiCA-regulated entity is authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland. It now serves all EEA clients directly. The activation of…

Solayer launched SVM Bridge, an interoperability protocol to connect Solana and the Solana Virtual Machine. Summary Solayer unveils SVM Bridge to boost interoperability in the Solana ecosystem SVM Bridge will connect Solana with InfiniSVM and other SVM chains. Network boasts low latency, security, and efficient asset bridging Solana (SOL) ecosystem’s interoperability could soon get a boost. On Friday, August 15, Solayer, the company behind InfiniSVM, announced the launch of SVM Bridge. The bridge will serve as an interoperability solution for networks using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). The bridge will connect the Solana network with InfiniSVM and other SVM chains.…

As tokenized real-world assets surpass $25 billion in value, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and Anchorage aims to prepare startups for institutional scale. Summary As tokenized RWAs top $25.5 billion, a new accelerator backed by Galaxy, OKX, and others is launching to support early-stage startups building for institutional scale. Called Ascend, the program offers funding and guidance to teams with live products as traditional finance ramps up on-chain adoption. Backed by major crypto and fintech players, a new accelerator is setting out to identify the builders turning real-world assets (RWAs) into the backbone of institutional-grade on-chain finance. A…

Nasdaq-listed VivoPower has selected crypto exchange Crypto.com as the custodial partner for its XRP treasury strategy. Summary VivoPower has integrated Crypto.com as a custody provider to power its XRP treasury asset strategy. Nasdaq-listed VivoPower teamed up with BitGo in June. XRP is one of the top cryptocurrencies in the market and continues to attract institutional interest. VivoPower International PLC, the sustainable energy solutions firm transitioning into an XRP (XRP)-focused digital asset enterprise, announced that it had struck a strategic partnership with Crypto.com, with the crypto exchange set to become VivoPower’s crypto custody partner. The company will use Crypto.com Custody, the…

Hive Digital, a Bitcoin miner turned data center infrastructure provider, reported record revenue and earnings in its fiscal first quarter, driven by strong growth in high-performance computing (HPC) hosting services alongside its core mining business. In its fiscal Q1 2026, Hive generated $45.6 million in total revenue. Digital currency mining contributed $40.8 million, up 44.9% from the previous quarter, as the company mined 406 Bitcoin (BTC) — a 34% increase quarter-over-quarter. Bitcoin’s rising value further supported the company’s performance. Revenue from its HPC division, operating under the Buzz HPC brand, rose 59.8% sequentially to a record $4.8 million. On an…

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has cleared a blockchain-based MSME financing solution developed by Indian Banks’ Digital Infrastructure Company (IBDIC) Pvt Ltd for broader adoption. The approval comes after successful completion of testing under the Fifth Cohort of RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox (RS), which featured a theme-neutral approach to fintech innovation. RBI confirmed the product’s viability in a press release today, August 15, 2025. It says the solution had met predefined testing benchmarks. It is now eligible for adoption by entities such as banks and NBFCs pending compliance with applicable regulations. Blockchain Solution for MSME Credit Access…

In a stunning reversal, President Donald Trump who once called Bitcoin a “scam” has delivered one of his most direct endorsements of cryptocurrency yet. He is now calling the traditional financial system “broken” and arguing that digital assets offer a “solution.” This dramatic change of heart coincides with a flurry of pro-crypto policy actions and new revelations about his personal holdings, and legislative debates that could redefine the role of crypto in the U.S. economy. It’s come to this. Even with a lawsuit threat from the President, Fed Chair Powell holds firm on the economy. Here’s our analysis. Backing Up…

The cryptocurrency world recently buzzed with news of a colossal USDT transfer, drawing attention to significant movements within the digital asset landscape. Whale Alert, a prominent blockchain tracker, reported a staggering 400,000,000 USDT moving from the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Aave to the centralized exchange HTX. This massive transaction, valued at approximately $400 million, immediately sparked discussions among investors and analysts about its potential implications. Understanding the USDT Transfer: What Happened? On [Insert Date of Whale Alert report if known, otherwise keep general], the crypto community observed a monumental shift of funds. A single USDT transfer involving 400 million Tether…

Qubic, a cryptocurrency mining pool and altcoin with its own name, shared its preliminary report on the 51% attack experiment it conducted on the Monero (XMR) network. During the experiment, Qubic reached 52 percent of the Monero network’s global hash rate, and in the process, 6 blocks were reorganized and 60 blocks became “orphans” (isolated). The report reveals that Qubic mined approximately 80% of the blocks on the Monero network in just two hours. During this time, 750 XMR and 7 million XTM were mined. Combined with unsold Tari from the previous period, the newly mined XTM totaled 17.2 billion…

REI Network, a cutting-edge zero-fee L1 for dApp integration, has collaborated with AIDA, an AI-driven trading entity. The partnership focuses on providing AI-driven, fee-free trading experience in the DeFi ecosystem. According to REI Network’s social media announcement, the joint effort is set to establish an inclusive platform, marked by advanced trading experience combined with efficient blockchain performance. Ultimately, the development indicates a noteworthy jump toward faster, more accessible, and smarter DeFi services to benefit global users. 🤝 Meet AIDA — our newest AI-powered trading partner uniting DEXs & LaunchPads for a next-gen Web3 experience!@aidappcom brings AI-driven token creation, analytics, and…