Merck and Hashgraph Group launch Hedera-based product passport for EU compliance

The tokenization of stocks on Solana signifies a pivotal shift towards blockchain in traditional finance, enhancing institutional adoption and credibility. The post Securitize tokenizes $295M in stock on Solana at IPO, boosting blockchain adoption appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq have launched a pilot program in the Democratic Republic of Congo using U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins to settle cross-border mobile transactions. Blockchain Meets Mobile Money Financial services giant Visa, mobile money platform M-Pesa, and pan-African payments network Onafriq have launched a pilot program using stablecoins to settle cross-border mobile transactions in the […]

The integration of blockchain in the World Cup could revolutionize event management, enhancing transparency and boosting crypto adoption globally. The post Egypt’s historic World Cup penalty win spotlights crypto’s growing role in FIFA’s biggest stage appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Standard Chartered has secured a MiCA passport as the European Securities and Markets Authority has added 57 newly authorized crypto firms to its register following the end of the EU’s transition period. According to the European Securities and Markets Authority…

Bridge gains MiCA and EMI approvals to operate regulated services across all 27 EU states. New licenses enable euro-backed stablecoins, virtual IBANs, and cross-border payment tools. Dual approvals strengthen Bridge’s European expansion under the EU’s unified MiCA framework. Bridge has secured dual regulatory approvals in Luxembourg, allowing the stablecoin infrastructure company to expand regulated services […] The post Bridge Wins EU-Wide MiCA and EMI Licenses for Crypto Expansion appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The European regulator said companies cannot circumvent EU financial rules by marketing binary-style products as event contracts rather than derivatives.

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80 percent of the EU’s digital products and services. One of the key proposals aimed at changing that is the “Tech Sovereignty Package”, which was presented in early June. With our guests, we dive into the initiative, explain the geopolitical context and ask what it would take for the bloc to achieve real technological sovereignty.

FIFA's blockchain integration in the 2026 World Cup could redefine digital asset engagement, offering new revenue streams and fan experiences. The post FIFA’s 2026 World Cup knockout rounds spotlight blockchain ambitions as Colombia’s James Rodríguez makes history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.