Bybit Expands Into Europe With MiCAR License
Bybit has received a MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, allowing it to operate legally across the EEA. The exchange has also opened its European HQ in Vienna, signaling major investment…
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Kraken Launches European Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering From Cyprus
Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can…
Theta Capital Management Raises Over $175 Million for Fund-of-Funds Targeting Early-Stage Crypto Startups
Crypto investment firm Theta Capital Management has successfully closed a raise of over $175 million for its fund-of-funds, Theta Blockchain Ventures IV, which aims to support institutional investors in early-stage…
Criminal Banking Organization Takedown Across Europe Includes Crypto Operations
Europol has announced the arrest of 17 individuals involved in a criminal parallel banking organization that provided money laundering services across Europe, including the exchange of cryptocurrencies for cash. The…
Gemini Secures License in Malta to Offer Regulated Derivatives Across Europe
Gemini has announced that it has obtained an Investment Firm License from the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), allowing the company to offer regulated derivatives across the European Union (EU)…
Revolut to Enhance Bitcoin Lightning Infrastructure in Europe via Lightspark
Lightspark has announced a new partnership with Revolut to enhance payment infrastructure using the bitcoin network in the UK and select European countries. This collaboration aims to eliminate delays and…
Bunq Launches Crypto Investing in Banking App, Expanding Services Across Europe and Beyond
On April 29, 2025, Bunq, the second largest neobank in Europe, announced the launch of Bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in cryptocurrencies directly through its secure banking app. Initially…
Ethena Fined €600K by German Regulator and Ordered to Reverse USDe Token Issuance
Ethena GmbH has been ordered by the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to wind up its business related to the issuance of its USDe tokens. BaFin revealed it found…
Mastercard Partners With Kraken to Enhance Crypto Payments in the UK and Europe
Mastercard has announced a partnership with Kraken, leveraging its global payments network to enable millions of users to spend their cryptocurrencies at over 150 million merchants worldwide. This collaboration underscores…
Blackrock Expands to Europe With Launch of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product
Blackrock has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, expanding its crypto footprint beyond the U.S. The Ishares Bitcoin ETP will list on multiple European exchanges with a…