Weekly Crypto News- Week 26

Bitcoin at $107,360

Fear & Greed Index at 68 – Greed. Despite global tensions, market sentiment remains optimistic.

 

Crypto cards outpace banks in Europe for micropayments

  • 45% of all crypto transactions are under €10.
  • Stablecoins lead with 73% of the volume, followed by BTC, ETH, LTC, and SOL.
  • Barclays still blocks crypto payments due to volatility and lack of investor protection.

 

Bitvavo secures MiCA license in the Netherlands

  • The Dutch AFM grants Bitvavo permission to operate across the EU.
  • CEO Nuvelstijn praises unified rules and stronger investor safeguards.
  • The license boosts trust and standardization across the European crypto market.

 

Bitget teams up with MotoGP – focus on Europe & Southeast Asia

  • Partnership kicks off at the Italian GP 2025.
  • Aim: expand brand visibility and bring crypto closer to mainstream audiences.
  • Backed by Jorge Lorenzo and digital fan activations.

 

Turkey tightens crypto regulations to fight financial crime

  • Platforms must collect data on transaction sources and purposes.
  • Holding periods and limits for stablecoin transfers to be introduced.
  • New rules target money laundering and enhance oversight.

 

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