In a strategic move blending regulatory compliance with mainstream entertainment, cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin has leveraged its newly acquired European Union license to secure an exclusive multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland’s flagship festivals. The deal, announced just weeks after KuCoin obtained a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) service provider license through its Austrian entity, positions the exchange as the sole crypto and payments partner for Tomorrowland Winter and Tomorrowland Belgium from 2026 through 2028. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in how regulated crypto platforms are expanding into large-scale consumer experiences.
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Generated 0 posts last week TRON DAO Joins Europol Crypto Crime Conference
TRON DAO has taken a leading role in the global fight against cryptocurrency-related crime through its participation in Europol’s 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets. The blockchain organization showcased the remarkable success of its T3 Financial Crime Unit, a collaborative initiative that has monitored over $3 billion in transactions across five continents since its September 2024 launch, demonstrating the power of public-private partnerships in disrupting criminal networks operating on blockchain platforms.
about TRON DAO Joins Europol Crypto Crime ConferenceEuropol Busts SIM Card Cybercrime Ring, Seizes Crypto
Europol has dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service network that provided SIM cards to fraudsters across more than 80 countries, resulting in seven arrests and the seizure of $330,000 in cryptocurrency. The operation, codenamed SIMCARTEL, revealed a technically advanced criminal infrastructure that facilitated millions in losses through various fraudulent schemes while highlighting law enforcement’s growing focus on crypto-enabled international crime.
about Europol Busts SIM Card Cybercrime Ring, Seizes CryptoChainlink Tests $21 Support Amid 21X Tokenization Boost
Chainlink (LINK) is experiencing heightened volatility, testing crucial support at $22.10 with potential downside targets at $20.55 and $19 if broken. The token faces this pressure amid a 51% surge in futures volume to over $2 billion, indicating heavy speculation. Meanwhile, institutional credibility received a significant boost from 21X—Europe’s first regulated tokenized securities platform—which uses Chainlink’s technology to bridge traditional finance with blockchain. CEO Max Heinzle emphasized Chainlink’s role as vital infrastructure for tokenized markets, with global institutions lining up behind such projects. The price action around $22 will determine whether optimism about institutional adoption fuels a rebound toward $26 or leads to deeper corrections.
about Chainlink Tests $21 Support Amid 21X Tokenization BoostBlockpit: Automated Crypto Tax & Portfolio Tracking
Blockpit is a comprehensive platform for automated cryptocurrency tax reporting and portfolio management. It connects with major exchanges like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken via APIs, enabling users to consolidate transactions, mining rewards, and airdrops into a single dashboard. The platform offers features such as automated tax calculations, real-time portfolio tracking, historical price feeds, and pre-filled tax forms for select countries. Blockpit supports CSV and API imports, ensuring up-to-date financial data. Its tax software provides detailed profit/loss analysis, capital gains reporting, and compliance tools, making it ideal for traders, long-term investors, and tax professionals. Supported wallets include Ledger, Trezor, and MetaMask, with continuous expansion planned.
about Blockpit: Automated Crypto Tax & Portfolio TrackingVision Token (VSN) Launches as User-Centric Web3 Standard
The Vision Token (VSN) has debuted across major exchanges like Kraken, KuCoin, and Uniswap, marking a significant step in Web3 adoption. VSN serves as a multi-functional asset, enabling staking (up to 10% APY), governance via on-chain voting, and integration with real-world applications like the Vision Protocol and Vision Chain. Governed by the Vision Web3 Foundation, the token emphasizes decentralization and community-driven evolution, with partnerships already in place with Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. VSN consolidates Bitpanda’s earlier tokens (BEST and Pantos) into a single ecosystem, offering holders tangible benefits and a voice in its future.
about Vision Token (VSN) Launches as User-Centric Web3 StandardVision Token (VSN) Launches as Web3’s User-Centric Standard
The Vision Token (VSN) has debuted across major exchanges like Kraken, KuCoin, and Uniswap, marking a significant milestone for Web3 ecosystems. VSN serves as a multi-functional asset, enabling staking (up to 10% APY), governance via on-chain voting, and integration with real-world applications like the Vision Protocol and Vision Chain. Governed by the Vision Web3 Foundation, the token emphasizes decentralization, with partnerships already announced with Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan to explore Web3-driven fan engagement. Bitpanda, a key player in the ecosystem, consolidates its earlier tokens (BEST and Pantos) into VSN, simplifying user participation while expanding utility. The Foundation, based in Zug, Switzerland, ensures transparent governance and reinvests ecosystem value into innovation and rewards.
about Vision Token (VSN) Launches as Web3's User-Centric StandardBitpanda Leads with 3 MiCA Licenses Amid EU Crypto Regulation
Benedikt Faupel, head of public affairs at Bitpanda, discussed the impact of MiCA on Europe’s crypto landscape during German Blockchain Week. He noted that while MiCA provides regulatory clarity and reduces fragmentation—replacing up to 17 separate licensing regimes—harmonization across the EU is still inconsistent. Bitpanda stands out as the only known entity holding three MiCA licenses, underscoring its compliance leadership. Founded in Austria in 2014, Bitpanda has expanded to Berlin, Bucharest, and London, positioning itself as a key player in the regulated crypto space.
about Bitpanda Leads with 3 MiCA Licenses Amid EU Crypto RegulationESA’s 2040 Vision: Humans Living on Moon & Mars
The ESA’s ‘Technology 2040 Vision’ outlines a future where humans inhabit self-sustaining ‘space oases’ on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The plan emphasizes circular resource management, smart materials, and in-situ manufacturing to enable long-term missions. Advanced logistics, AI, and quantum technologies will drive this leap, with the global space economy potentially reaching €1 trillion by 2040. However, challenges like environmental impact and technical risks remain, as recent SpaceX setbacks show. The ESA frames this as a ‘call to action’ for resilient space exploration.
about ESA's 2040 Vision: Humans Living on Moon & MarsIOTA’s TWIN Aims to Unlock $10T in Trade Value
The IOTA Foundation’s Trade Worldwide Information Network (TWIN) aims to transform international trade by replacing outdated paper-based systems with decentralized, blockchain-powered solutions. TWIN’s key features—self-sovereign digital identifiers, asset tokenization, and on-chain financing—could slash trade costs by 25% and unlock $10 trillion in economic value. The initiative, backed by the World Economic Forum and other global partners, targets inefficiencies in cross-border transactions, which often involve 30+ stakeholders and hundreds of document copies. TWIN is particularly impactful for Africa, where it aligns with the AfCFTA’s goals of reducing bureaucracy and boosting intra-continental trade. Dominik Schiener of IOTA emphasizes the project’s potential to bring ‘trillions in value’ onchain.
about IOTA’s TWIN Aims to Unlock $10T in Trade ValueBybit Launches Solana-Based DEX Byreal with Hybrid Model
Bybit introduces Byreal, a Solana-based on-chain DEX that uniquely blends CEX-grade liquidity and DeFi transparency through hybrid routing (RFQ + CLMM). The testnet goes live June 30, with mainnet and yield vaults like bbSOL planned for Q3 2025. Byreal reflects Bybit’s pivot from discontinued Web3 services (NFTs, IDOs) toward regulated growth, evidenced by its MiCAR license in the EU and partnerships in Kazakhstan. The exchange also collaborates with Avalon Labs for Bitcoin-based fixed-income products, signaling a broader push for compliant innovation. Byreal aims to redefine DEX efficiency by combining speed, low slippage, and MEV resistance.
about Bybit Launches Solana-Based DEX Byreal with Hybrid ModelBitpanda Launches Vision Token to Power Web3 Ecosystem
Bitpanda’s Vision (VSN) token, launching on July 16, 2025, aims to unify its Web3 infrastructure by merging its existing BEST and Pantos tokens. VSN will provide users with 20% fee discounts, up to 10% APY staking rewards, governance voting rights, and exclusive access to token launches. The ecosystem also includes a DeFi wallet supporting 5,000+ tokens, Vision Protocol for cross-chain liquidity, and Vision Chain, a compliant Ethereum Layer 2 for tokenizing real-world assets. Bitpanda, a regulated European crypto platform with 6.5M+ users, seeks to make Web3 accessible and secure for mainstream adoption.
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