KuCoin Taps Tomorrowland as MiCA-Era Payments Partner
KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
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KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
Digital asset platform Nexo has secured a multi-year sponsorship with Tennis Australia covering the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis. The deal adds to a gradual return of crypto partnerships in global sports.
Gemini has rolled out prediction markets across all 50 US states through its affiliate Gemini Titan. The launch follows approval from the CFTC to operate as a designated contract market.
US spot XRP exchange-traded funds have surpassed $1 billion in cumulative inflows since launching in November. The milestone comes amid outflows from Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.
StraitX plans to launch XSGD and XUSD stablecoins on Solana in early 2026, enabling instant SGD-USD swaps and expanding blockchain-based forex activity.
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to transact directly with BTC inside the wallet. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its Ethereum roots.
Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have launched the Invesco Galaxy Solana ETP, expanding regulated investment access to the Solana blockchain.
CME Group has introduced spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup aimed at precision trading and longer-dated exposure.
Ripple plans to extend its RLUSD stablecoin to major Layer 2 blockchains using Wormhole, signaling a push toward multichain institutional adoption.
Bhutan has signed an MoU with Cumberland DRW to support Bitcoin reserve management and explore broader digital asset infrastructure tied to sustainability goals.