Kraken Secures MiCA License in Ireland

Kraken logo outside Dublin office, symbolizing MiCA license approval and EU crypto regulation

Why Kraken’s MiCA License Is a Big Deal On June 25, 2025, Kraken announced that its Irish subsidiary had secured regulatory approval to operate as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) under MiCA. This approval means: EU-wide market access: Kraken can offer trading, staking, custody, and other services throughout the European Economic Area. Regulatory credibility: … Read more

Nexchain Secures $1M in Presale Funding to Advance AI-Powered Blockchain

Nexchain Presale

In the crypto world, timing can mean everything. Projects that solve real problems with new approaches often become the cornerstones of new market cycles. Nexchain, an emerging Layer-1 blockchain that mixes artificial intelligence with decentralization, is a prime example and offers early investors who want access to an advanced blockchain ecosystem a DAO-first approach combined … Read more

BlackRock Secures FCA Approval as a Crypto Asset Firm in the UK

BlackRock FCA approval for crypto asset firm in the UK

On April 1, 2025, BlackRock became the 51st company approved by the FCA to register as a crypto asset firm. The company now joins well-known names like Coinbase, PayPal, and Revolut, which have also met the regulator’s strict compliance requirements. BlackRock can now operate its iShares Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product (ETP) in the UK thanks to … Read more