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Some crypto startups have raised concerns about Kenya’s proposed Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) bill, conveying the influence distributed to Binance-Linked lobby groups and warning that it could undermine fair competition in the country’s digital asset industry.According to disclosures seen by Kenya Wall Street, a private think tank called the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce (VAC) is included in the regulatory board established under the bill.Some Kenyan crypto stakeholders have allegedly been made by some cryptographers who claim that the VAC has carried out Binance-sponsored regulatory consultations, which are not independence and act as a proxy for the exchange.”All regulatory…

Crypto Startups raised $739.5 million over 17 transactions in the week of June 22-28, 2025, marking one of the sector’s most powerful funding in the month. Top of the list is Kalshi, a regulated forecast market exchange, which closed its $185 million Series C round at a $2 billion valuation. Bitcoin Miner Bit Digital continued at $150 million, while institutional blockchain platforms Canton Network and Defi Firm World Liberty Financial protected $135 million and $100 million, respectively. Compiled with the help of Crypto Fundraising, this week’s fundraising column highlights infrastructure and Defi protocols and updated investors’ trust in core blockchain…

Opinion: Youngsun Shin, Product Head, FlipstarAt the highest friction, previously marginalized users are given the authority to use cryptography as an effective hedge against dollar devaluation. As emerging economies explore new ways to acquire value and generate wealth through digital assets, these markets have not only participated as participants in the crypto ecosystem, but are also designing the next generation of financial platforms. These trends continue to be prioritized, particularly in the global token economy. The confluence of global financial markets and regional influence territory is underway. This is a complementary force that has a major impact on the trajectory…

Key takeout Ripple and the SEC mutually agreed to end the legal battle by dropping all appeals. This decision presents the conclusion of a well-known conflict in the digital asset industry. Please share this article Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse today confirmed that the company has removed the cross-assessment in the XRP lawsuit and hopes the Securities and Exchange Commission will do the same. Ripple has dropped our cross appeal and, as I said before, the SEC is expected to drop their appeal. We conclude this chapter in full and focus on what is most important – building an internet of…

Today, former President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry, calling it a key American asset that the US must continue to control. Just: 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump said that Bitcoin is “putting a lot of pressure from the dollar, and that’s great for our country.” pic.twitter.com/vjbgghrhm9- Bitcoin Magazine (@bitcoinmagazine) June 27, 2025 “So I’m becoming a fan of cryptography and for me it’s the industry,” Trump said. “I see it as industry, I’m the president and if we didn’t have it, China or someone else would do that, but perhaps it is China.”…

Bakkt Holdings filed Form S-3 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 26, 2025, raising up to $1 billion for its ambitious new Bitcoin strategy. Bakkt is set to transform into a “pure play infrastructure company” that Bakkt, launched by InterContinental Exchange in 2018 as a pioneer of Bitcoin Futures. “In June 2025, we can update our investment policy to allocate capital to Bitcoin and other digital assets as part of our broader financial and corporate strategy, subject to market conditions and expected liquidity needs of our business,” the company said in its filing. “We may use excess…

Opinion: Irina Heaver, Crypto Lawyer.The founders, who treat regulatory structuring as a central part of their market strategy, have flourished in the UAE. Unfortunately, many founders view licensing as an afterthought. The United Arab Emirates is not a place where you can cut corners. But it is where a thoughtful, well-prepared founder pays off speed, clarity and access to a highly supportive ecosystem.Contrary to the beliefs of some founders, regulators are not the issue. Confusion, poor planning, lack of preparation.The UAE crypto-licensing landscape is difficult to grasp, and even experienced venture capitalists, serial entrepreneurs and global law firms often misinterpret…

XRP is one of the more popular Altcoins, especially among retail users. Despite the continued legal turmoil, market capitalization has consistently remained in the top 10 of all cryptocurrencies. And while the long-standing end of the legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Ripple Lab has been postponed, to make it mild, the US community receives another, more positive update. XRP has been added to more than 28,000 ATM locations in the US According to a recent announcement about X, Coinme has added support for XRP to tens of thousands of locations across the US. “We have…

KeynoteThe platform will become America’s first major exchange to offer regulated, permanent derivatives, eliminating the need for offshore trading risk. InitialContract features Nano Bitcoin at 0.01 BTC and Nano Ether at 0.10 ETH, providing exposure exploited in the capital efficiency advantage. Coinbase is scheduled to launch its suite of “US Permanent Style Futures” trading products on July 21, 2025. The move will make CONBase the first major exchange within the US under CFTC’s regulatory surveillance. According to an announcement on the official blog, the new contract initially supports Nano Bitcoin (0.01 BTC) and Nano Ether (0.10 ETH) positions, tracking market…

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