European cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda is reportedly preparing for a landmark initial public offering in the first half of 2026, targeting a valuation between €4 billion and €5 billion. The Vienna-based firm has selected the Frankfurt Stock Exchange over major rivals London and New York, continuing a surge of crypto-related public listings that began in 2025 and signals sustained institutional confidence in the sector’s maturation.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCrypto Giants Ramp Up EU Lobbying as MiCA Takes Effect
Major cryptocurrency exchanges significantly increased their lobbying expenditures in the European Union during 2024, with Kraken’s parent company Payward leading the industry charge by spending between $323,000 and $430,000. This surge in political influence efforts coincides with the full implementation of the EU’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) on December 30, 2024, creating a new regulatory landscape that has prompted crypto firms to bolster their Brussels presence.
about Crypto Giants Ramp Up EU Lobbying as MiCA Takes EffectFalconX Launches First Ethereum Staking Rate Derivatives
FalconX has executed the first forward rate agreements benchmarked to the Treehouse Ethereum Staking Rate, creating a new class of derivatives for institutional investors. These products allow institutions to hedge or speculate on volatile staking yields, though they remain unavailable to U.S. clients. The launch comes amid record demand for Ethereum staking, with validator queues reaching two-year highs.
about FalconX Launches First Ethereum Staking Rate DerivativesArsenal Partners with Bitpanda in Premier League Crypto Deal
Arsenal Football Club has entered a significant partnership with cryptocurrency platform Bitpanda, becoming the latest Premier League team to embrace crypto sponsorships. The multi-year deal will see Bitpanda’s branding featured at Emirates Stadium, starting with the season opener against Leeds United. The partnership includes digital activations, player content creation, and exclusive fan experiences like VIP match access and meet-and-greets with club legends. Bitpanda CEO Eric Demuth emphasized the strategic importance of entering the UK market alongside a prestigious brand like Arsenal. This follows previous crypto partnerships in the Premier League, including Manchester United with Tezos and Nottingham Forest with Floki. Arsenal itself had previously partnered with CashBet for an ICO promotion in 2018, showing the growing intersection between top-tier football and cryptocurrency ventures.
about Arsenal Partners with Bitpanda in Premier League Crypto DealRakbank First UAE Bank to Offer Crypto Trading
Rakbank, the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah, has become the UAE’s first conventional bank to provide retail crypto trading services via its mobile banking app. Partnering with Bitpanda, a VARA-regulated platform, the bank enables customers to buy, sell, and swap cryptocurrencies directly from their AED accounts, eliminating forex fees and complex transfers. The service, currently invitation-only, streamlines crypto access by integrating it into existing banking infrastructure. Group CEO Raheel Ahmed emphasized the offering’s regulatory compliance and customer-centric design, while Bitpanda’s Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad highlighted its role in advancing regulated digital asset adoption in UAE banking. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bridging traditional finance with crypto services.
about Rakbank First UAE Bank to Offer Crypto TradingBlockpit: 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 TrackingAltcoins Plunge as XRP, DOGE, SOL Lead Market Sell-Off
Altcoins suffered heavy losses as XRP, DOGE, and SOL led a market-wide sell-off, with liquidations exceeding $963 million—$841 million of which were long positions. The SEC’s unexpected delay in approving Bitwise’s crypto index fund conversion to an ETF added to the bearish sentiment, while Bitcoin held steady above $118,000. Analysts attributed the decline to profit-taking and fragile altcoin sentiment, with XRP and DOGE dropping over 10% and SOL falling nearly 8%. Regulatory uncertainty persists despite political support for crypto, and key levels for XRP ($7–$10), DOGE ($0.478), and SOL ($180 support) will determine future trends. The altcoin season indicator dropped sharply, signaling broader weakness beyond Bitcoin.
about Altcoins Plunge as XRP, DOGE, SOL Lead Market Sell-OffIOTA Mainnet Integrates Lukka for On-Chain Compliance
The IOTA Foundation has announced a partnership with Lukka to integrate real-time compliance infrastructure, including AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring, directly into the IOTA mainnet. This collaboration builds on Lukka’s earlier integration with IOTA’s EVM and aims to remove barriers for exchanges and institutional players by providing pre-built regulatory tools at the protocol level. Key features include FATF Travel Rule compliance and MiCA framework alignment, making IOTA more attractive for enterprise DeFi and real-world asset tokenization. Lukka’s credibility, backed by clients like JPMorgan and Coinbase, adds weight to the partnership. The integration is expected to facilitate exchange listings, institutional adoption, and scalable deployments, reinforcing IOTA’s readiness for global regulatory standards.
about IOTA Mainnet Integrates Lukka for On-Chain ComplianceXRP Could Surpass 2018 High, Says Crypto Executive
Despite a recent 10% drop, XRP remains poised to potentially exceed its 2018 all-time high of $3.84, according to Bitpanda deputy CEO Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad. While the cryptocurrency’s exact path is uncertain, favorable market conditions and capital shifting from Bitcoin could drive further gains. XRP recently hit a year-to-date high of $3.66 but has yet to retest its peak from six years ago.
about XRP Could Surpass 2018 High, Says Crypto ExecutiveVision 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 StandardMiCA Reshapes EU Crypto: 14 Stablecoins, 39 CASPs Licensed
Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has now been in full effect for six months, reshaping the crypto industry across the EU. So far, 14 stablecoin issuers from seven countries have secured authorization, issuing 20 e-money tokens (EMTs), while 39 Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) have obtained licenses across nine jurisdictions. Key players like Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitpanda are among the licensed firms, alongside traditional financial institutions such as BBVA. However, no asset-referenced token (ART) issuers have emerged, indicating limited demand. Over 10,000 EU crypto businesses face regulatory adjustments, with 42% expecting higher compliance costs. Despite challenges, investor confidence is growing, with regulated stablecoins projected to see a 35% market cap increase. The EU crypto market is forecasted to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025, with 75% of firms likely to appoint compliance officers by mid-2025.
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