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German regulator rejects Bitcoin.de’s MiCA bid, keeping trading on hold
Bitcoin.de’s trading suspension remains in place after Germany’s financial watchdog turned down its application under the EU’s new MiCA framework, adding uncertainty for users and the platform’s next steps.
Ethereum’s next upgrade is testing cross-layer transactions that could make rollups feel more seamless
On Sepolia, Ethereum developers are trying an “atomic” transaction flow that moves between Layer 1 and Layer 2 without splitting the user experience in two. The goal is a network that feels more unified while still using rollups for scale.
German regulator’s MiCA ruling keeps Bitcoin.de trading paused
Bitcoin.de remains unable to resume trading after Germany’s regulator rejected its MiCA application, leaving the platform waiting for a path back to full operations.
Tether freeze dispute puts stablecoin controls under legal scrutiny
Conduit says Tether froze $2.8 million tied to its platform without explanation, setting up a dispute that raises broader questions about how stablecoin issuers can control funds on-chain.
What the UK’s digital bond plans mean for investors and banks
The UK has chosen six banks to help arrange its first digitally native government bond, a step that could test how blockchain-based issuance works in practice for sovereign debt markets.
Zcash fund seeks Nasdaq listing as crypto ETF momentum broadens
A new exchange-traded fund filing would give investors exposure to Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, through a Nasdaq-listed product if regulators approve it.
Kalshi’s new gold contracts are drawing more attention than Ether futures
Kalshi’s 15-minute gold prediction markets have quickly surpassed Ether in volume only weeks after launch, highlighting how short-term contracts can pull trader interest away from crypto.
Polymarket rolls out Protocol V2 as Abstract reportedly prepares to wind down
Polymarket has begun moving to Protocol V2, a smart-contract overhaul intended to change how the prediction market operates. At the same time, Abstract, the blockchain project tied to Pudgy Penguins, is reportedly heading toward shutdown after heavy losses.
Ripple adds prime brokerage to deepen its relationship with Brevan Howard
Ripple is broadening its arrangement with Brevan Howard by adding prime brokerage services, a move that gives the crypto firm a larger role in the trading infrastructure used by institutional clients.