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MiCA Clock Ticks Down: Up to 75% of EU Crypto Firms Face July 1 License Expiry

As the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) prepares for a strict regulatory enforcement wave, thousands of virtual asset service providers remain without official MiCA approval.

Bernstein Forecasts ‘Strong Tailwinds’ for Robinhood as World Cup Drives Record Prediction Market Volumes

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By David Walker Jun 15, 2026

Driven by massive capital inflows from the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Robinhood’s new prediction market segment is positioned to become the firm’s largest incremental driver of transaction revenue growth.

Kraken Unlocks SpaceX IPO Access via Tokenized xStocks Platform

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By Andrew Collins Jun 6, 2026

Kraken will distribute 1:1 asset-backed SPCXx tokens, allowing users in over 110 markets to trade Elon Musk’s aerospace giant before and after its public debut.

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JPMorgan, Citi-Backed Consortium Plans to Launch Tokenized Deposit Network in Early 2027

By Matthew Clarke Jun 5, 2026

Scheduled for a first-half 2027 rollout, the shared digital network aims to link traditional payment rails with distributed ledger technology.

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Grok 4 Leads Live AI Stock Trading Experiment

By Matthew Clarke Jan 26, 2026

xAI’s Grok 4 is leading a live stock market trading experiment, outperforming seven rival AI models under real-money conditions with a 7 percent return.

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Increases Exposure to Crypto Equities amid Market Correction

By Matthew Clarke Nov 26, 2025

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has intensified its purchasing of crypto-linked equities, spending over $93 million in a single day to acquire shares in companies including Block, Circle Internet Group, Coinbase, and Bullish.

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