CZ Introduces New BNB Chain Prediction Market with Launch of Predict.fun
Binance founder CZ announced Predict.fun, a new BNB Chain native prediction market that is entering a competitive field dominated by Polymarket and Kalshi.
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UK Formally Recognizes Crypto as Distinct Category of Property
The UK has enacted legislation that formally designizes digital assets as a separate category of property, providing stronger legal clarity for ownership, recovery, and litigation involving crypto.
Binance Appoints Yi He as Co-CEO, Exchange Approaches 300 Million Users
Binance has appointed co-founder Yi He as co-CEO, expanding its senior leadership structure. Meanwhile, the company has approached 300 million global users.
Kraken to Acquire Backed Finance to Expand Tokenized Asset Offering
Kraken has reached an agreement to acquire Backed Finance, a firm that tokens traditional assets like stocks and ETFs.
European Banks Form qivalis to Launch Euro-Pegged Stablecoin
A consortium of 10 major European banks has created a new company, qivalis, to develop a euro-based stablecoin aimed at strengthening Europe’s position in digital payments.
Kalshi Expands into Tokenized Contracts to Target Crypto Traders
Kalshi has launched tokenized versions of its event contracts on Solana as it aims to attract crypto-native traders and boost liquidity across its prediction markets.
Sony Explores Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin for Game and Anime Payments
Sony Bank is evaluating a US dollar-pegged stablecoin as part of a broader push to streamline payments across Sony’s gaming and anime ecosystem, with potential issuance beginning in fiscal 2026.
China Intensifies Policy Coordination to Curb Stablecoin and Crypto Payments
China’s central bank has opened high-level policy talks to strengthen enforcement against stablecoin and crypto payments amid the renewed trading activity.
CoinShares Withdraws Proposed XRP, Solana, and Litecoin ETFs
CoinShares has withdrawn its planned Solana, XRP, and Litecoin ETFs, signaling a strategic pause as regulatory expectations evolve and competition intensifies in the US crypto ETF market.
KuCoin EU Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expands Regulated Footprint Across EEA
KuCoin’s European division has obtained a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license in Austria, enabling the exchange to offer regulated crypto services throughout the European Economic Area.
Bonk Launches ETP on SIX Swiss Exchange in Cooperation with Bitcoin Capital
Solana-based meme coin BONK is now trading as an Exchange Traded Product (ETP) on the SIX Swiss Exchange, providing a regulated access point for retail and institutional investors.
Visa Expands Stablecoin Settlement with Aquanow Partnership Across CEMEA Region
Visa has partnered with Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement capabilities across the CEMEA region, enabling issuers and acquirers to settle transactions using USDC for faster, lower-cost cross-border payments.
Upbit Confirms $38 Million Solana Asset Drain, Instantly Halts Withdrawals
Upbit reported a security breach on the Solana network, resulting in the unauthorized withdrawal of approximately $38 million in various Solana-based assets.
Grayscale Files with SEC to Convert Zcash Trust into First-Ever ZEC ETF
Grayscale Investments has filed a registration statement with the SEC to convert its Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Standard Chartered Enters Custody Partnership with 21Shares
Standard Chartered has been appointed digital-asset custodian for 21shares, providing institutional-grade custody services to one of the world’s largest crypto ETP issuers and marking a major step in regulated crypto infrastructure.