Europe is seeing increased demand for crypto payments and digital asset utility. Learn what's driving adoption and how PayFi platforms are helping bridge crypto and commerce.
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Crypto adoption in Europe has moved past the buy-and-hold phase. For years, the conversation was about acquiring assets and watching prices move. Now people want to actually spend what they’re holding, on subscriptions, travel, everyday purchases, without bouncing between exchanges and bank transfers to get there. The numbers back this up: platforms are quoting that their crypto card orders across Europe have risen by 15% in the first half of 2025. That’s not a massive jump, but it points to real demand for spending tools, not just trading ones. It’s part of what’s fueling the rise of PayFi, the corner of the industry focused on connecting digital assets to real-world payments. At the same time, ConfidoPay, a new PayFi platform is changing the way people spend their crypto directly without having to go through crypto-to-fiat exch
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Europe’s crypto industry is about to face its most rigorous operational stress test yet. On 8 July 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority launched a Common Supervisory Action targeting crypto custody — the function at the very heart of how firms protect client assets — marking a decisive shift in the ESMA crypto custody review from regulatory theory into hard enforcement reality. Key takeaways ESMA launched a coordinated Common Supervisory Action on 8 July 2026, placing crypto custody services under direct scrutiny across the EU. The review runs from the second half of 2026 through the first half of 2027, with a consolidated report expected in the second half of 2027. National competent authorities will conduct risk-based reviews of a sample of the 280 authorised providers now registered under MiCA. Ripple received full CASP authorisation from Luxembourg’s CSSF on 6 July 20
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Key highlights: Kraken wants to have a bank in Europe This would make it the only crypto exchange with a license in the EU The update comes as MiCA rules become fully enforced The European crypto market is developing fast, and a major exchange has decided to take it up a notch. The Kraken crypto exchange is now pursuing a full banking license in Europe, and Lithuania has been named as the preferred country for securing this approval. The development comes as the European Union is introducing stricter regulations for crypto companies under its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). Many firms failed to secure this license. For example, Binance, which has started to shut down operations in the region. Meanwhile, some are looking for ways to strengthen their position in the region. Kraken pushes for a banking license Kraken is now actively pushing to conduct banking o
Simonyan's warning may prompt Europe to reassess its military support to Ukraine, potentially altering conflict dynamics and market perceptions.
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The wallet layer is becoming one of crypto’s most important distribution fights. Bitget Wallet’s claim that it has surpassed 100 million users puts that battle back in focus, especially as more platforms compete to own t
The wallet layer is becoming one of crypto’s most important distribution fights. Bitget Wallet’s claim that it has surpassed 100 million users puts that battle back in focus, especially as more platforms compete to own t
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OKX to operate under MiFID framework OKX unveils new money app in Europe OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has continued to push for wider expansion across the global space, providing services that extend beyond crypto trading. In a recent post shared by its founder, Star Xu, on Wednesday, July 8, the founder confirmed a new regulatory authorization that allows it to expand its services in Europe. OKX to operate under MiFID framework In his recent statement, Xu revealed that OKX will begin to offer crypto, commodity, and equity derivatives under the European MiFID framework. Ripple-Operated Rail Dropped by Major Software Company XRP, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Solana (SOL) and Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for June 8: Momentum Is Not Fueled Yet While this marks a major milestone for the fast-growing cryptocurrency exchange, the move further strengthens its presence in Europe, while positioning
