Kraken and Backed Announce Strategic Partnership with the TRON DAO to Broaden Access to Tokenized Equities

XION, the consumer-first Layer-1 blockchain, today announced it will be the first ever Launchpool project on Bybit’s EU exchange. The partnership follows Bybit’s receipt of its MiCAR license in May 2025 and the rollout of Bybit.eu, enabling verified EEA users to onboard to a fully compliant platform, where they can get yield approved assets to earn XION.

B2BINPAY, the all-in-one crypto ecosystem for business, has published a new industry report, "Crypto Becomes an Integral Part of Sports — Growth and Trends," exploring how cryptocurrency is reshaping the global sports industry.

Input Output (IO), a blockchain infrastructure and research engineering firm dedicated to advancing the Web3 ecosystem, today announced it has joined Blockchain for Europe, the Brussels-based trade association uniting global blockchain leaders to shape coherent, innovation-friendly regulation across the EU.

Bitget Wallet, a leading non-custodial crypto wallet, has integrated Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 network incubated by Coinbase. The update includes natively integrating Aerodrome, a top decentralized exchange on Base, enabling users to trade the full spectrum of assets available on Aerodrome in a single, streamlined interface.

Fiat Republic announced that ENEUR and ENGBP, its E-Money Tokens (EMTs) for EUR and GBP, are now live

Gemini has received its MiCA license from the Malta Financial Services Authority

WIEX will use Flagright’s AI-native transaction monitoring and AML compliance solutions with a focus on monitoring and case management

Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is revving up for the second half of the MotoGP season with the official launch of the Smarter Speed Challenge, an online racing mini-game built to bring an adrenaline rush to the fingertips of both Web2 and Web3 users. Flagging off on August 18, this campaign blends online gameplay with real-world perks. Users can climb live online leaderboards for their chance at a share of 66,000 USDT, a paid trip to meet five-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo and exclusive 2026 MotoGP VIP Passes.

Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc, a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, has officially launched its “EAI + Crypto” Dual-Flywheel & Dual-Bridge Ecosystem Strategy — marking the beginning of a new chapter in AI mobility and Web3 integration.

Two in five (40%) UK crypto investors have had a payment blocked or delayed by their bank when trying to buy digital assets, according to new research from IG. The findings underline the urgent need for a full regulatory framework to prevent banks from locking investors out of the fast-growing crypto market.

Backed, the leading issuer of tokenized stocks, today announced that global cryptocurrency exchange BitMart has joined the xStocks Alliance – a network of infrastructure, exchanges, and platforms set to shape the next era of onchain capital markets.

While payments may not literally make the world go round, the world certainly functions through the transfer of value for goods and services. As we all know, the world is on a one-way express train into a fully digital era. What was once a straightforward process — cash or card — has evolved into a complex, dynamic ecosystem with evolving technology, shifting consumer expectations, and global economic forces. This evolution isn’t happening for its own sake; it is driven by a simple truth: consumers want (more) choice, and merchants who fail to provide that choice risk being left behind.

The Midnight Foundation, an organization dedicated to advancing the Midnight network, a privacy-focused blockchain, has announced a strategic integration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments.

HoneyCoin, a transformative global payment orchestration platform, announced a $4.9 million funding round led by the global venture firm Flourish Ventures. Flourish is joined by a dynamic mix of regional and global investors: Visa Ventures, TLcom Capital, Stellar Development Foundation, Lava, Musha Ventures, 4DX Ventures, and Antler. The new capital will accelerate the scale of operations, expand its product suite, and bring on new senior hires to strengthen its position as a prominent player in the payments industry.