Coinbase’s MSI 2026 sponsorship puts crypto prediction markets in front of millions of esports fans

The post Coinbase Gains UK Authorization to Offer Equities Trading appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The MiFID license allows Coinbase to legally operate in the traditional financial markets. The company can now offer products like stocks, derivatives, futures, options, and more. Coinbase praised the UK and the FCA for creating a better regulatory environment. Coinbase announced it had obtained a UK investment services authorization (MiFID license), which allows it to expand beyond crypto and offer traditional financial products, including equities and derivatives, to UK customers. With the new license, Coinbase customers can access both crypto and regular investments on one platform. MiFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) is a key set of rules for investment services in Europe and the UK. With a MiFID license, regulated firms can offer products like stocks, derivatives, futures, options, commodities, and other investment tools. Previously, Coinbase’s UK operations were

The surge in prediction market activity around esports highlights the growing intersection of gaming, crypto, and mainstream investment platforms. The post T1 beats G2 in game 3 as MSI 2026 prediction markets log millions in volume appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In crypto news today (July 8), Bitcoin has experienced a slight retracement, still sitting comfortably above $60,000, but down -1.1% over the past 24-hours and trading for around $62,600. Liquidations have slowed since yesterday, dropping from over $532M to $345M, with over $240M of that figure coming from long positions, highlighting that overly optimistic bulls.. The post Crypto News Today (July 8): BTC Drops Back to $62K, Coinbase Premium Hits Record Lows, and the EU is Eyeing Even Tighter Crypto Regulation appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Morocco's World Cup success highlights the growing influence of crypto markets in sports, potentially reshaping fan engagement and investment. The post Morocco’s historic World Cup run fuels surge in crypto prediction markets and fan tokens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Gen.G's strategic blockchain integration with Theta Labs could redefine fan engagement, impacting esports' future and attracting crypto investors. The post Gen.G sidelines Valorant star ZynX for VCT Pacific Stage 2, but the bigger story is the org’s blockchain play appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Swyftx Eyes Crypto Payments After Securing License appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Australian crypto exchange Swyftx says it will be seeking opportunities in the crypto payments space after securing a license from Australia’s market regulator.  Swyftx said on Wednesday that it received its Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), joining the likes of Coinbase, BTC Markets and Crypto.com. The license allows it to offer derivative products, such as crypto options or futures, to retail customers, as well as non-cash payment facility authorization, setting up the fintech to offer payment services to business and retail clients. It does not hold an AFSL to offer spot crypto.  “Swyftx won’t be a pure crypto spot exchange in future,” Swyftx interim co-CEO Andrea Yuen told Cointelegraph. “In particular, we see a lot of opportunity in the payments space following local changes to credit card surcharging.” From Oct. 1, Australian businesses will be banned from adding surcharge

Meta's AI-driven smart glasses could revolutionize tech markets but face significant regulatory challenges over privacy and data security. The post Meta advances AI ambitions with new hardware line, raising privacy concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FaZe's handling of broky's status highlights the complexities of esports communication, impacting brand perception and sponsor dynamics. The post FaZe confirms broky remains under contract, clarifies tribute video was celebratory appeared first on Crypto Briefing.