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The post Bitstamp Secures CASP License Under MiCA to Expand in Europe appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitstamp, the world’s longest-operating crypto exchange, has officially secured its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the EU’s new MiCA framework . Approved by Luxembourg’s financial regulator, CSSF, the license allows Bitstamp to operate its trading platform, execute orders for clients, and provide crypto custody services across the European Union and European Economic Area. Bitstamp receives CASP license approval under MiCA! Because we’ve been doing it right from the start. Learn more: https://t.co/YCXvnreW3z With this license, Bitstamp is now fully authorized to operate a MiCA-regulated trading platform and provide crypto custody as well as… pic.twitter.com/rLaH459fJe — Bitstamp (@Bitstamp) May 16, 2025 What’s Special About the CASP License? This CASP license is part of MiCA’s regulatory framework, designed to make crypto safer and more trustworthy across Europe. Bitstamp already had a MiFID license, which lets them operate a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF), a platform for trading multiple types of financial assets. Now, with the CASP license and the European Passport, Bitstamp can expand crypto services much more widely and legally throughout Europe. With this approval, Bitstamp can now operate across all countries in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA). The CASP license allows the company to run its trading platform, execute crypto trades for its users, and safely store crypto-assets on their behalf. .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : GENIUS Act to Be Approved Next Week: U.S. Stablecoin Regulation on the Horizon , Raising the Bar for Compliance Bitstamp CEO Jean-Baptiste Graftieaux praised MiCA’s high standards and called it a major win for investor protection. He added that MiCA’s tough rules make this approval even more important and that Bitstamp will now be able to offer a highly reliable and protected crypto experience for its European customers. 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BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund, BUIDL, has officially made its entry into the decentralized finance sector. In a May 15 post on X, Euler Labs confirmed that sBUIDL, a token backed 1:1 by BlackRock’s BUIDL and issued by Securitize, is now live on the Euler protocol. This marks sBUIDL’s first direct integration with DeFi. The integration was curated by Re7 Labs and is live on Avalanche ( AVAX ). Users can now use sBUIDL as collateral to borrow USD Coin ( USDC ) or AUSD, while also earning AVAX incentives. 1/ A historic first in DeFi. BlackRock-backed sBUIDL, issued by @Securitize , is now live on Euler. It's sBUIDL's first ever direct DeFi integration. Curated by @Re7Labs on @Avax . pic.twitter.com/B7tTuGzqHL — Euler Labs (@eulerfinance) May 15, 2025 Euler, often described as a “lending super app,” gives institutions the tools to launch custom lending markets with full control over parameters like collateral requirements, liquidation settings, and access permissions. Euler’s modular architecture enables builders to combine various components to create new lending products, in contrast to traditional DeFi protocols that adhere to fixed models. Permitted markets, synthetic asset structures, and fixed-term loans are all supported by this flexibility. You might also like: BlackRock’s BUIDL surpasses $2.1 AUM on Ethereum, as risk-off sentiment rises Since its launch, Euler has drawn deposits totaling more than $900 million. The platform’s strength is its ability to support complex lending strategies, even though yield is still a major product drawing in users. Its design allows different vaults to interact seamlessly using the ERC4626 standard and Ethereum Vault Connector, creating a highly liquid network. Launched in March 2024, BlackRock’s BUIDL fund has rapidly expanded to $2.8 billion in assets, as per rwa.xyz data . The fund makes investments in U.S. Treasury bills, cash, and repos to maintain a steady $1 per token while paying dividends every day. It now spans several blockchains, including Ethereum ( ETH ), Solana ( SOL ), and Arbitrum ( ARB ). Despite its size, BUIDL’s holder base remains small, with just 73 wallets as of recent data. But its entry into DeFi points to a growing movement to connect on-chain apps with traditional finance. The sBUIDL integration pushes DeFi toward greater institutional adoption by bringing real-world assets into lending and providing a new use case for BlackRock-backed assets in decentralized markets. Read more: Marinade’s MNDE gains 30% amid Solana DeFi revival, new gov initiative
Just when the long-standing XRP lawsuit between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was about to end, a new development occurred. The SEC and Ripple’s jointly submitted $50 million settlement request was rejected by Judge Analisa Torres on procedural grounds. While the rejection of the agreement request by the US judge raises questions about the legal status of XRP, Ripple Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty made an assessment of the decision. Stating that Judge Analisa Torres’ rejection decision will not affect the legal status of XRP, Ripple CLO said that the July 2023 decision that XRP is not a security is still valid. “Today's decision does not change Ripple's earnings (i.e., that XRP is not a security, etc.).” Despite the rejection from the court, he emphasized that Ripple and the SEC's agreement on the sale of XRP to the public is valid and they are still in harmony in resolving the matter. Stating that the court’s rejection decision was procedural, Ripple CLO said: “Ripple and the SEC fully agree to resolve this case and will revisit this matter with the court.” *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: What Does US Judge's Rejection of SEC-Ripple Agreement Mean? Will XRP Become a Security Now? Ripple CLO Announced!
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The hype burned bright and fast—memecoins and NFTs once powered crypto, stealing the spotlight in this realm. But, like a car running dry, the speculative fuel driving these cryptocurrencies has burned out. Could tokenized real-world assets take their place? In short, yes. As memecoins lose appeal and NFTs cool off, there is a vacuum in crypto for more grounded, plausible innovations—those that rethink value and link crypto to the real world. RWA will fill this space. You might also like: Transitioning to a divine economy: A vision for a new civilization | Opinion Even Solana ( SOL ), once a memecoin hotspot, is now quietly pivoting toward utility—with tokenized funds, debit cards, and institutional infrastructure like ETFs and RWAs onboarding becoming the new foundation beneath its playful surface. It’s a quieter force, yet one which is transformative: backed by intrinsic value, compatible with regulation, stable. The crypto is also powerful enough to extend beyond tech, linking to the real economy through tangible assets. This gives it the potential to drive the next wave of crypto adoption, quite literally making 2025 the year crypto got real. Powering crypto’s growth: Why RWAs? Memecoins are humorous, but they are also speculative digital assets that can swing wildly and lack intrinsic value. In contrast, we are seeing a shift in the crypto ecosystem away from flashy trends towards RWAs. They flip the playing field, and the reasons behind that are numerous. Real-world applications. As the name suggests, RWAs connect crypto to the real world; they embed physical value onto blockchains. Representing tangible assets—think real estate, infrastructure, commodities, or even records of deals—they ground crypto and connect it to the living, breathing economy. Tokenization will reach $2 trillion by 2030 , driven by stocks, real estate, bonds, and gold. Backed by intrinsic value. RWAs are physical, not just digital or speculative, assets. Their value is tied to these effects, making them more attractive in uncertain times. Familiar and stable. The crypto market can be highly volatile. RWAs, however, offer familiarity, stability, and regulatory compatibility. This promises to drive adoption amongst institutional investors. Changes across the RWA field We’re not the only ones taking note of the potential RWAs pose: major players are already experimenting with tokenizing assets, including firms like HSBC, Bank of America, and Visa. The range of these assets is in itself striking—U.S. Treasury bonds, commercial real estate, and carbon credits are all included in tokenization projects. The pull of RWAs is clear for all to see: improved liquidity in markets that have traditionally been opaque or illiquid, fractional ownership, and 24/7 trading. Secure RWA tokenization is made increasingly feasible by emerging blockchain infrastructure, like compliant smart contracts and decentralized oracles. Similarly, rapid changes are being made to regulatory frameworks worldwide, from the U.S. to the Middle East; this is providing clearer guidelines for asset-backed tokens in many jurisdictions. All of this means that change in the RWA sphere is happening widely and at pace. The tech is evolving in another direction still, towards democratizing developmental and environmental goals. Tokenized RWAs have the potential to transparently fund critical areas, such as affordable housing, agriculture, green infrastructure, and global development. This means that RWAs aren’t expected to be exclusive, but could have wider benefits. Agriculture stands out as a truly global industry—every nation, regardless of political or economic stance, participates in food production and trade. Tokenized RWAs in this space can streamline cross-border transactions and ultimately strengthen the global food supply chain. Looking forward: Hurdles faced by RWAs RWAs are emerging as a serious contender to drive the next wave of crypto adoption, marking a cultural and strategic shift in crypto from hype-driven speculation to down-to-earth, utility-focused applications. That’s not to say that there are no challenges in adopting RWAs. Legal uncertainty, valuation accuracy, and the need for cross-chain interoperability are all issues that must be resolved for the tech to be more widely accepted. RWAs also suffer from limitations in the ability to pair fiat into RWA products. Despite these hurdles, there’s no denying the fact that RWAs represent a seriously credible alternative to current cryptocurrencies. They offer a path for crypto to reconnect with real economic value and mainstream adoption, and it’s clear that major players are choosing this route. This is crypto’s grown-up phase As flashy trends fade, RWAs may become the foundation of a more mature, impactful crypto ecosystem. The crucial marker of RWAs is their ability to embed physical value onto blockchains—real estate, commodities, energy, infrastructure—giving RWAs massive leverage because they link crypto to things people can touch, measure, and regulate. The days of hype-first products are numbered. Useful, valuable, and understandable applications will drive the next wave of crypto adoption. RWAs offer exactly that—real utility tied to the real world. In the end, it’s not about turning everything into a token. It’s about turning the right things into tokens—and helping them move smarter, faster, and more freely than ever before. Read more: Tokenization won’t take off without a reality check | Opinion Author: Henry Duckworth Henry Duckworth is the founder and CEO of AgriDex, an integrated agricultural digital marketplace. Henry comes from a multigenerational farming family in Africa. He became the youngest commodities trader at Trafigura, one of the largest commodities suppliers. Shortly after, he was a vice president at Scipion Capital, one of Africa’s leading investment managers. Henry’s experience with the inefficiencies of agricultural markets and finances gave rise to AgriDex, a digital marketplace aiming to become the world’s first choice for selling, moving, buying, and investing in agricultural trade.
On-chain data shows Solana has seen a capital flow reversal recently as the asset is now receiving inflows at the same rate as XRP. Solana Realized Cap Now Growing At A Monthly Rate Around 4% In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about how the trend in the Realized Cap has changed for Solana recently. The “ Realized Cap ” here refers to a capitalization model that calculates the total value of a given cryptocurrency by assuming the ‘real’ value of each individual token to be the same as its last transaction price. The last transfer of any coin is likely to represent the last point it changed hands, so the price at its time could be considered as its current cost basis . Thus, the Realized Cap is nothing, but the sum of the cost bases of the asset’s circulating supply. In other words, the model tells us about the total amount of capital that the investors or addresses on the network as a whole used to put together their holdings. As such, changes in the Realized Cap signify capital inflows or outflows, depending on the direction of the change. Now, here is the chart for the indicator shared by the analytics firm that shows how the 30-day percentage change in it has compared between Solana and XRP during the last few months: As displayed in the above graph, the 30-day change for both Solana and XRP declined earlier in the year as a market-wide downturn took hold, but for the latter, it still mostly remained inside the positive territory. SOL wasn’t so lucky, as the indicator turned negative and stayed inside the territory for a couple of months, indicating that investors were consistently taking capital out of the cryptocurrency. Recently, though, a flip appears to have again taken place for the network, as the 30-day change in the Realized Cap has surged back into the positive zone. Inflows are coming into the asset at a rate of 4-5% for the coin now, which is in line with what XRP is witnessing as well. Thus, it seems that while demand for the Solana ecosystem went away for a while, it has finally made a potential return, one big enough to rival XRP. SOL Price Solana saw a break beyond the $180 mark earlier in the week, but it appears the coin has since suffered a pullback as its price is now back at $170.
DOGE’s sharp correction has reignited its appeal as a high-volatility, short-term play. The memecoin may be quietly setting the stage for a bear trap. Dogecoin [DOGE] is barking back into the spotlight. After soaring to a three-month high of $0.259 on the 11th of May, it’s pulled back nearly 14% in under a week, drawing attention from opportunistic traders. Over $14.17 million in long liquidations suggests bears are currently in control, aggressively hunting overleveraged longs. Still, the sharp correction may signal more than just weakness. Zooming in, this swift drawdown could be a classic bear trap setup as DOGE reloads for its next volatility spike. From bark to bite: DOGE shakes out the weak hands DOGE’s sharp double-digit pullback comes down to a mix of macro headwinds and on-chain dynamics. At the macro level, risk capital is playing musical chairs, flowing back into stocks and putting crypto in a “pause and digest” mode. Meanwhile, Bitcoin [BTC] is stuck in a tight range, keeping DOGE on a short leash. As AMBCrypto notes, this is a classic choppy setup. But where there’s volatility, there’s opportunity, and traders seem to be playing right along. On the 14th of May, DOGE’s new address count surged to 311,811, a six-month high, signaling renewed retail interest amid the shakeout. Source: Glassnode Additionally, Ali Martinez adds that DOGE’s structural demand remains rock solid, reinforcing AMBCrypto’s thesis: The memecoin still has plenty of bite despite the recent dip. Market psychology matters here. With conviction this strong, a retest of the $0.20 support looks off the table. Once macro FUD calms down, DOGE is primed to charge back toward $0.30, with FOMO ready to kick in and ignite a fresh rally. Bears on thin ice According to Coinglass, DOGE’s Open Interest (OI) ripped to $3.70 billion after reclaiming the $0.25 mark — levels last seen in early January. But less than a week later, OI bled out $1.05 billion, pointing to a textbook deleveraging event , putting pressure on DOGE’s short-term supply. Still, Binance’s DOGE/USDT order book reveals 75.8% long account dominance, signaling that bulls are reloading rather than retreating. On the flip side, aggregated exchange data reflects 52.51% short dominance — a classic overcrowded bearish positioning. Source: Coinglass This skew mirrors broader market FUD. However, if sentiment snaps bullish, it sets up the perfect storm for a short squeeze — with DOGE primed to capitalize on a bear trap rebound. Consequently, Dogecoin’s next move could catch everyone off guard — turning recent shakeouts into serious shake-ups. The current dip? Think of it as a golden entry point, with $0.30 firmly back on investors’ radar.
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The post Why SBI Holdings Is CRITICAL for Ripple (XRP) Global Expansion appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News SBI Holdings , Japan’s leading financial giant and Ripple’s largest external shareholder, is rapidly emerging as a key force behind XRP’s real-world adoption in Asia . With Japan offering clear regulatory support, this strategic alliance could become the biggest growth catalyst for XRP globally. Ripple and SBI Holdings: A Powerful Alliance SBI Holdings is Ripple’s biggest external stakeholder. SBI Remit , Japan’s largest money transfer company, already uses RippleNet for cross-border payments. SBI VC Trade , a regulated crypto exchange in Japan, provides both retail and institutional investors with direct access to XRP trading . SBI’s CEO, Yoshitaka Kitao , is a strong supporter of XRP. He has consistently praised XRP as the best digital asset for payments , reinforcing the company’s commitment to Ripple’s technology. SBI’s Plan to Make XRP the Default Bridge Currency A recent post on X by GA Spark revealed that SBI is considering using XRP as the default bridge currency in its payment systems. This move could drastically reduce transaction costs and settlement times across the banking and financial sector. Notably, the SBI Remit-RippleNet corridor already handles billions in remittance volume , and this new shift could accelerate XRP’s integration further. XRP Benefits from Japan’s Crypto-Friendly Regulations Unlike the U.S., Japan offers clear regulatory classification for XRP , recognizing it as a crypto asset —not a security. This eliminates legal uncertainty and creates a stable environment for companies like Ripple and SBI to build XRP-based solutions. .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : XRP Price Prediction: Expert Says ‘This Could Be the Next Bitcoin’ , Ripple-SBI Partnership Could Fuel XRP’s Global Expansion Crypto analysts, including GA Spark, believe that SBI is quietly laying the foundation for large-scale XRP utility across Asia. With infrastructure already in place, continued adoption could make XRP a key settlement asset in global finance. If this momentum continues, the Ripple-SBI alliance could: Boost institutional adoption of XRP . Help position Asia as a leader in crypto-powered finance. Solidify XRP’s role in cross-border remittances and payments. 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XRP acts as a bridge asset, enabling near-instant, low-cost settlements without relying on multiple banking intermediaries. What is XRP used for beyond cross-border payments? XRP powers DeFi, tokenized assets, micropayments, NFTs, gaming, and digital currencies, enabling fast, low-cost transactions on the XRP Ledger. How is XRP integrated with governments and banks? Ripple partners with Bhutan, Palau, and banks to build digital currencies and enable fast, low-cost cross-border payments using XRP.