Justin Bieber headlines FIFA World Cup halftime show as Kraken brings crypto to soccer’s biggest stage

The post Kraken leads MiCA exchanges as EU crypto rules bite appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Kraken leads MiCA-regulated crypto exchanges in liquidity, according to DefiLlama’s MiCA exchange dashboard. The data cited by Wu Blockchain showed Kraken with $399.71 million in spot liquidity and $206.90 million in perpetual liquidity, placing it first in both categories. Summary Kraken leads MiCA exchanges in liquidity, giving larger traders deeper order books across regulated European markets. Coinbase remains the closest rival, but DefiLlama data shows Kraken ahead across core liquidity metrics. MiCA licensing has changed Europe’s exchange race, making liquidity and market coverage key user factors. DefiLlama’s live MiCA-regulated exchanges dashboard later showed Kraken still ahead, with more than $400 million in spot liquidity and more than $220 million in perpetual liquidity. The live figures may change because liquidity data moves with market depth, prices and exchange activity. Co

Kraken leads MiCA exchanges in spot and perpetual liquidity as Coinbase and Crypto.com chase regulated market share across Europe.

The post Kraken Wins $22 Million Arbitration as Arjun Sethi Calls for Clear Crypto Rules appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways Payward won a $22M award and asked Delaware court to enter judgment against Mazars USA. Kraken says Mazars’ exit reflected 2023 crypto regulatory pressure and debanking concerns. Arjun Sethi urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act for clearer U.S. crypto rules. Kraken Asks Delaware Court to Enforce $22 Million Award Against Mazars USA Payward, the parent company of Kraken, has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter final judgment against Mazars USA after an arbitrator awarded the crypto exchange operator $22 million. The dispute stems from Mazars’ decision to withdraw from Kraken’s nearly completed 2022 audit in December 2023. According to Payward Co-CEO Arjun Sethi, Mazars had audited Kraken for three years, issued two clean opinions, and was days away from completing a third. Sethi said the auditor confirmed in writing that it did not disag

Payward, Kraken’s parent company, has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to enter final judgment against Mazars USA after winning a $22 million arbitration award. Co-CEO Arjun Sethi framed the case as part of a broader fight over debanking, regulatory pressure and the need for clear U.S. crypto market rules. Kraken Asks Delaware Court to […]

The post Alfa-Bank is testing crypto as Russia’s banking race heats up appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Russia’s largest private bank,Alfa-Bank, plans to offer crypto-related services after Russia’s new digital currency rules take effect. The bank wants to become a regulated digital depository and serve its own clients as well as other legal entities. The plan places Alfa-Bank in the same field as state-linked and large digital banks that are preparing licensed crypto access. Summary Alfa-Bank wants a digital depository before offering wider crypto services under Russia’s planned rules framework. Sberbank, T-Bank and VTB plans show Russia’s banking sector is preparing for regulated crypto access. Retail launch timing still depends on final rules, app access and market liquidity by 2027. Dmitry Vitman, chief operating officer at Alfa-Bank’s corporate and investment business, said the bank must first build its own custody base. “Alfa-Bank plans to offer various services related to di

Alfa-Bank plans crypto custody and trading services as Russia’s new digital asset rules push major banks into regulated crypto services now.

The post Justin Bieber Joins BTS, Madonna, And Shakira For FIFA World Cup Halftime Show appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. INDIO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 18: (Exclusive Coverage) (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) (NOT TO BE LICENSED FOR ANY STANDALONE OR SPECIAL INTEREST BOOK PUBLISHING USE CONCERNING THE COACHELLA MUSIC FESTIVAL AND/OR STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVAL) Justin Bieber performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 18, 2026 in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella) Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella The FIFA World Cup is really bringing its first Halftime Show to another level by initially announcing global superstars BTS, Madonna, and Shakira for the show. Now, they’ve leveled it up even further by announcing Justin Bieber for the mix. On July 19, at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, four of the biggest performers in the world came together for the very first FIFA Final Halftime Show,

Kraken's dominance in MiCA-regulated liquidity could reshape competitive dynamics, pressuring smaller exchanges to consolidate or innovate rapidly. The post Kraken leads with $400M in spot liquidity across MiCA exchanges appeared first on Crypto Briefing.