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Kraken, one of the world’s oldest and most recognized cryptocurrency exchanges, has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Central Bank of Ireland. The license allows the firm to offer fully regulated digital asset services across the European Economic Area (EEA). The approval is a major milestone for Kraken, which seeks to ramp up its European presence. The license will enable Kraken to offer services in all 30 EEA member states. MiCA began operating in 2024 and is viewed as the most extensive crypto regulation worldwide. It establishes clear rules for asset issuance, trading platforms, stablecoin issuers, and…

INTMAX, the next-generation protocol for all payment infrastructure and mathematically proven optimal solution, launches on Ethereum mainnet. Zug, Switzerland – June 26, 2025 – Ryodan Systems AG today officially announces the mainnet launch of Intmax, an Ethereum layer that redefines Layer 2. With an entirely new architecture and a radical stateless design that minimizes on-chain data, Intmax enables ultra-low-cost and privacy-preserving payments on Ethereum even under heavy network congestion. The Highly Anticipated Ethereum Layer 2 Solution The breakthrough behind Intmax lies in the Plasma architecture, a concept first spotlighted in 2017. While Plasma was ultimately deemed infeasible, Intmax has now…

This is a segment from the Supply Shock newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. On a long enough timeline, all companies will become Bitcoin companies. Some have just been there from the very start. PayPal, back when it was still owned by eBay, was an unknowing bedrock for the very first Bitcoin exchanges. And considering how often the two were lumped together — a tech duo flipping the script on online payments — Bitcoin and PayPal were almost adoptive siblings. One radical, one moderate. On This Day “Commerce on the internet has come to rely almost exclusively on financial institutions…

In the often-volatile world of crypto mining stocks, companies listed on major exchanges like Nasdaq face constant scrutiny, particularly regarding listing standards. Recently, AGM Group Holdings, a key player in developing crypto mining hardware, found itself under pressure, facing the potential threat of Nasdaq Delisting. However, the company has successfully navigated this challenge, securing its position on the prominent U.S. exchange. What Led to the Nasdaq Delisting Warning for AGM Group? AGM Group Holdings had previously received a formal warning from Nasdaq. The reason was straightforward: its share price had fallen below the required minimum bid price of $1. Listing…

Polyhedra, a popular blockchain infrastructure provider that uses state-of-the-art zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) technology, has collaborated with Aethir, a prominent decentralized cloud computing firm offering enterprise-level GPU resources for DeFi apps. The partnership focuses on the launch of a grant program to facilitate AI developers. The platform took to social media to reveal this development. Excited to announce @AethirCloud as an official Polyhedra Playmate!”AI developers face real challenges today in accessing scalable compute and reliable infrastructure,” said Bart Meyer, Polyhedra. “By joining forces with Aethir, we’re offering a full-stack solution, so teams… pic.twitter.com/CFUYMiJJX1 — Polyhedra (@PolyhedraZK) May 28, 2025 Polyhedra and…

Japan plans to reclassify crypto as financial products under new regulatory rules. The proposed changes would cut crypto taxes from 55% to around 20%. Bitcoin ETFs may finally be approved as part of Japan’s broader Web3 push. Japan is getting serious about crypto and the changes coming could shake up everything from taxes to Bitcoin ETFs. On June 24, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) released a document that could mark a turning point for the country’s approach to digital assets. Titled “Considerations regarding the structure of the system surrounding crypto assets,” the report confirms a new working group has been…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, announced that five digital assets will be completely delisted from the platform following its latest evaluations. Binance Delisting 5 Altcoins: ALPHA, BSW, KMD, LEVER, and LTO Trading Ends on July 4 The company emphasized that this decision aims to protect user security and market standards. Tokens to be delisted: Stella (ALPHA) Biswap (BSW) Komodo (KMD) LeverFi (LEVER) LTO Network (LTO) Trading of these assets on all spot trading pairs will be terminated as of 06:00 on July 4, 2025. Reasons Behind the Delist Decision Binance stated in its statement that every digital…

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s crypto-tied digital identity project, World, formerly known as Worldcoin, has launched “Priority Blockspace for Humans” (PBH) on its World Chain mainnet. The new infrastructure is designed to prioritize transactions from verified human users, marking a shift away from traditional gas fee bidding mechanisms. Priority Blockspace for Humans According to a press release shared with CryptoPotato, PBH automatically activates during network congestion, reserving part of each block specifically for transactions from Orb-verified individuals. This mechanism aims to guarantee faster and more reliable access to core services, such as proof-of-human verifications, Mini Apps, and grant claims, without requiring…

Bitcoin’s price action over the past few weeks has investors speculating whether the recent pullback from its all-time high is merely a pause before another leg up–or a sign of deeper corrections ahead. As BTC trades around $105,396.85, roughly 5% below its ATH of $111K set just 13 days ago, on-chain metrics paint a promising picture. Retail Demand Cools; Analyst Sees Room for Further BTC Upside According to analyst “caueconomy,” retail demand, measured by Bitcoin transactions below $10,000, has fallen 2.45% over the past 30 days. Historically, such subdued retail activity has not accompanied major market tops, which are typically…

The NFT market registered another significant increase in the trading volume on June 26, 2025, with Courtyard leading the trend in the amount of daily sales, reaching the value of $751.81K with 7.09K sales. This incredible spike ranked Courtyard at the leading position in the 24-hour volume leaderboard. #NFT MARKET OVERVIEW TOP COLLECTION #Courtyard – 24H Volume $751.81K… pic.twitter.com/lj7hnKHa7m — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) June 26, 2025 Right behind it was Guild of Guardians, which had a trading volume of $550.76K and 680 transactions, signifying that investors and users are active with this coin. CryptoPunks continued with…