The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has granted Blockchain.com registration as a cryptoasset business, concluding a four-year process that signals a pivotal shift toward regulatory clarity in a major global financial hub. This milestone, representing a thaw in relations between regulators and crypto firms, is catalyzing institutional confidence and redirecting industry focus toward solving foundational technical challenges. At the forefront of this next phase is the critical issue of fragmented liquidity, with new infrastructure like the Layer 3 protocol LiquidChain emerging to unify the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ecosystems into a single execution layer.
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0 in Finance and 2 in Crypto last weekNigeria SEC Opens to Stablecoins Under Strict Regulatory Oversight
In a significant policy pivot, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared it is open to stablecoin businesses, but only under a framework of strict regulatory oversight. The announcement, made by SEC Director-General Emomotimi Agama at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit in Lagos on July 11, 2025, signals a deliberate shift from enforcement-heavy actions toward a model of regulated innovation, aiming to position Nigeria as a digital currency hub in Africa while safeguarding its financial markets.
about Nigeria SEC Opens to Stablecoins Under Strict Regulatory OversightBitpanda Plans €5B Frankfurt IPO in 2026 Crypto Listing Boom
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.
about Bitpanda Plans €5B Frankfurt IPO in 2026 Crypto Listing Boom3AC Liquidator to Sell $21M NFT Portfolio in Bankruptcy
The collapse of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) has entered a new phase as liquidator Teneo prepares to sell the firm’s $21 million NFT portfolio, excluding the controversial ‘Starry Night Portfolio.’ This massive liquidation represents a critical step in recovering assets for creditors owed $3.5 billion following 3AC’s implosion during the 2022 crypto market turmoil. The sale includes hundreds of high-profile NFTs from renowned collections like CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Kennel Club, and Autoglyphs, marking one of the most significant NFT liquidations in cryptocurrency history.
about 3AC Liquidator to Sell $21M NFT Portfolio in BankruptcyBlockchain.com Secures MiCA License in Malta Amid EU Scrutiny
Blockchain.com has secured a pivotal Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license in Malta, positioning the island nation as its European operational hub while joining peers like Gate and Gemini in leveraging Malta’s gateway to the EU market. This strategic move unfolds against a backdrop of heightened regulatory scrutiny from European authorities, who have raised alarms about inconsistent supervision and potential ‘forum shopping’ within the new crypto regime.
about Blockchain.com Secures MiCA License in Malta Amid EU ScrutinyBlockchain.com Secures MiCA License in Malta for EU Expansion
Blockchain.com, one of the crypto industry’s pioneering platforms, has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from the Maltese Financial Services Authority. This strategic approval positions the company to expand its custody and wallet services across all 30 European Economic Area countries, marking a crucial step in its European compliance strategy while other EU member states continue debating the uniform application of the landmark regulatory framework.
about Blockchain.com Secures MiCA License in Malta for EU ExpansionWeb3 Sports Fandom: Blockchain’s Next Frontier
As NFT markets cool from their 2021 peak, blockchain technology is finding vigorous new life in sports fandom through innovative IP-based protocols. Major leagues including the NHL and MLS are partnering with Web3 platforms like Sweet to create gamified experiences that drive revenue and reward loyal supporters, transforming how fans interact with their favorite teams and creating verifiable systems for engagement.
about Web3 Sports Fandom: Blockchain's Next FrontierVerb Tech Pivots to TON Treasury with $558M Raise
Verb Technology has announced a $558 million private placement, oversubscribed and led by Kingsway Capital, to pivot into a Toncoin (TON)-centric treasury vehicle. Post-close, the company will rebrand as TON Strategy Co. (TSC) and become the first publicly traded treasury reserve for TON, expected around August 7. The funds will primarily be used to acquire TON as a treasury asset and stake holdings to generate recurring rewards, targeting a cash-flow-positive model. The strategy leverages Telegram’s ecosystem, where TON is the exclusive blockchain, with TON Wallet now available to 87 million US users. Over 110 institutional investors participated, including Vy Capital, Blockchain.com, and Pantera. Post-close, 36% of Verb’s shares will be locked up for 6-12 months, with a 77% cash-to-assets ratio. The move confirms rumors of a TON treasury initiative and includes high-profile advisors like Blockchain.com’s Peter Smith.
about Verb Tech Pivots to TON Treasury with $558M RaiseCEA Industries Pivots to BNB, Stock Surges 550%
CEA Industries Inc. has announced a dramatic shift from vaping to digital assets, with its stock skyrocketing 550% following the news. The company priced an oversubscribed PIPE financing round, supported by investors like 10X Capital and YZi Labs, to transform into a BNB-focused treasury vehicle. With plans to deploy capital into BNB, CEA aims to provide institutional exposure to Binance’s native blockchain asset. The move is backed by crypto veterans, including Galaxy Digital co-founder David Namdar, and marks one of the first institutional-scale vehicles for BNB exposure. This development follows similar moves by firms like Windtree Therapeutics, signaling growing institutional interest in altcoins like BNB over Bitcoin or Ethereum.
about CEA Industries Pivots to BNB, Stock Surges 550%Ether Machine Debuts on Nasdaq with $1.5B Ethereum Stash
The Ether Machine, a new entity formed through a business combination between The Ether Reserve and Dynamix Corporation, is launching on Nasdaq with an initial 400,000 Ethereum ($1.5 billion). Backed by a $645 million anchor investment from co-founder Andrew Keys and $800 million from crypto exchanges and venture firms, the company plans to leverage staking and DeFi to expand its holdings. It will trade under the ticker ‘ETHM’ and claims to be the largest Ethereum holder in the Strategic Ethereum Reserve, surpassing even the Ethereum Foundation. The company’s team, dubbed ‘Ethereum Avengers,’ will focus on maximizing yields through active management. This debut comes as Ethereum’s price surges, with treasury firms seeing significant stock gains.
about Ether Machine Debuts on Nasdaq with $1.5B Ethereum StashAltcoins Poised for Breakout as Bitcoin Hits Record High
The crypto market is buzzing as Bitcoin hits a record high of $123,091, pushing the total market cap to $2.34 trillion. Altcoins like Cardano (ADA), Lido DAO (LDO), and Ethereum Classic (ETC) are showing strong technical moves, with traders eyeing potential breakouts. Cardano’s integration into Blockchain.com’s DeFi Wallet and its growing TVL signal increasing adoption. Lido DAO continues to dominate liquid staking with $32 billion TVL, while Ethereum Classic surges 33% in a week. Regulatory clarity is also advancing, with key bills like the GENIUS Act and CLARITY Act progressing in the U.S. House. The SEC is considering targeted relief for tokenized securities, adding to the bullish backdrop for altcoins.
about Altcoins Poised for Breakout as Bitcoin Hits Record HighCardano (ADA) Joins Blockchain.com DeFi Wallet, Price Surges
Blockchain.com has added Cardano (ADA) support to its DeFi Wallet, allowing 37 million users to send, receive, and hold ADA without third-party bridges. The integration also supports Cardano Native Assets (CNAs), including stablecoins and utility tokens. Following the news, ADA’s price surged past $0.87, with analysts forecasting a potential rally to $1 or even $1.31. Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson celebrated the collaboration, while market indicators like rising open interest and short liquidations signal strong bullish momentum. Speculation around an ADA ETF and future airdrops adds to the optimism, positioning Cardano for broader DeFi adoption.
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