EU and UK Crypto Allocations Surge: Half to Devote 5%+ of AUM by 2025

Institutional investors across the EU and UK are significantly increasing their cryptocurrency allocations, with 86% planning to boost holdings or enter the market in 2025, according to a Coinbase and EY-Parthenon survey of 97 institutions. DeFi Engagement Set to Jump 2.5x in European Institutions Half of respondents intend to allocate over 5% of their assets … Read more

The Blockchain Group Acquires 116 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,904 BTC With 1,348.8% YTD Yield

The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 116 bitcoin for approximately €10.7 million (about $12,5M), bringing its total holdings to 1,904 BTC, valued at around €172 million (approximately $202M). This announcement follows the final completion of a capital increase as part of the “ATM-type” capital increase program with TOBAM, which raised … Read more

US Dollar May Weaken as Stablecoin Regulations Reshape Global Finance

Europe’s largest asset manager is sounding alarms as U.S.-regulated stablecoins surge, threatening to erode dollar dominance and destabilize global money flows at massive scale. US Dollar’s Global Role Challenged by Surge in Regulated Stablecoins A sweeping shift in global financial dynamics could be triggered by the U.S. push to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins, prompting fears of … Read more

US and EU Talks Signal Acceleration Toward Global Crypto Policy Alignment

U.S. and EU regulators ramped up digital asset coordination, signaling alignment on crypto rules, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies with global market-shaping implications. Joint US-EU Talks Highlight Urgency to Build Cohesive Crypto Infrastructure Cross-border crypto oversight gained stronger momentum as U.S. and EU regulators doubled down on cooperation over digital asset rules, stablecoins, and … Read more

The Blockchain Group Confirms Acquisition of 60 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 1,788 BTC

The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has announced the acquisition of 60 bitcoin for approximately €5.5 million (about $6.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,788 BTC, valued at around €161.3 million ($189.5 million). The company reported a year-to-date bitcoin yield of 1,270.7%, with a BTC gain of 508.3 BTC and a corresponding € gain … Read more

Over 5,000 Scammed in Massive Crypto Scheme Broken up in Spain

A global crypto fraud empire that funneled over half a billion dollars from thousands of victims has been dismantled in a sweeping international operation spanning three continents. Crypto Fraud Network Dismantled: Europol, Spain Arrest 5 in Major Bust A sweeping crackdown on a global cryptocurrency scam has unraveled a vast network that siphoned millions from … Read more

Spanish Authorities Dismantle Crypto Investment Fraud Ring Which Laundered Over $500 Million in Illicit Proceeds

Europol has announced that the Spanish Guardia Civil, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from Estonia, France, and the United States, has dismantled a cryptocurrency investment fraud ring that defrauded over 5,000 victims worldwide. The operation resulted in the arrest of five individuals, with three apprehended in the Canary Islands and two in Madrid. The … Read more

Bitvavo Secures MiCA License, Expanding Services Across Europe Under Unified Crypto Regulation

Bitvavo, a digital asset trading platform in Europe, has secured a license from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) under the new European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This license allows Bitvavo to operate across all EU member states, as well as Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, under a unified regulatory framework designed to … Read more

Kraken Secures MiCA License, Expands Regulated Crypto Services Across 30 EU States

Kraken’s MiCA license unlocks seamless access to 30 European markets, fueling its expansion with unified compliance, elevated trust, and a powerful edge in regulated crypto services. With MiCA License, Kraken Unifies European Crypto Compliance and Broadens Reach Regulatory clarity in the European Union has opened the floodgates for licensed crypto expansion, offering major players a … Read more

Coinbase Secures MiCA License, Establishes European Hub in Luxembourg

Coinbase has officially secured its MiCA license in Luxembourg, granting the exchange full regulatory clearance to offer crypto services across all 27 EU nations. MiCA License Provides Platform For Coinbase’s European Expansion Coinbase has achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur … Read more