Theme Centralized Exchange (CEX)

"Some are leaving Europe. We are staying." OKX's message fits in one sentence, and it comes at the right time. Because on July 1st, everything changes: MiCA applies for real, and unlicensed exchanges will have to bow out on the continent. OKX, however, has its paperwork in order, MiCA, MiFID, payment institution. So to bring back all those who will have to move their cryptos, it pulls out the big guns: the "Time to Switch" campaign. Up to €400 in BTC for newcomers, 8% bonus on deposits, a VIP pass offered. From June 29 to July 31.

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Bitget is placing tokenization, artificial intelligence and broader market access at the center of its strategy for the rest of 2026. In her mid-year address, CEO Gracy Chen described a platform moving beyond the traditional crypto exchange model. Bitget now wants to connect stocks, gold, CFDs and digital assets within one financial environment.

Bitget has launched TradFi 101, a long-term education program designed to help crypto users understand traditional finance. The initiative arrives as the exchange expands into stocks, commodities, ETFs, foreign exchange and tokenized assets. Its message is direct: access to more markets is not enough if traders do not understand how those markets work.

The judicial and regulatory noose tightens further around the historic giants of the crypto ecosystem, reminding us that the past always catches up with the boldest players. As the industry strives to group under increasingly strict compliance banners, strategic decisions made at the heart of the previous bull bubble come back to haunt its flagship figures. This dynamic is perfectly illustrated by the litigation on British soil involving the world's leading exchange platform and its emblematic founder.

UEX is connecting crypto futures with gold and other traditional markets through a single trading competition. Launched by Bitget, the UEX Futures League runs across two months, offers 240,000 USDT in online prizes and sends its strongest teams to an invitation-only live championship.

The financial market is going through a period of high tension as values related to digital assets undergo a marked correction. In this context, crypto becomes a particularly watched sector after the sharp decline of specialized stocks. Coinbase is among the affected companies, with a larger drop than several major American tech groups. This situation highlights the growing gap between cryptocurrency companies and the rest of the stock market. Investors now watch the performances of these players amid economic uncertainties and sector developments.

Bitget has launched the third edition of Anti-Scam Month alongside a new report on fraud in the multi-asset era. Developed with SlowMist, the study shows how scammers now combine artificial intelligence, social engineering, fake investment communities and several financial products within the same operation.

Bitget is making it easier for investors to move existing U.S. stock holdings into its multi-asset ecosystem. Through the new Stock Transfer Fast-Track Plan, eligible users can transfer equities from participating brokers to Bitget Stock+ without first selling their positions, while receiving up to 10,000 USDT in transfer-fee reimbursements.

The Coinbase Base network experienced a temporary technical interruption while preparing for the arrival of a major new upgrade. On Thursday, a defective block disrupted the operation of the main network and stopped the production of new blocks for about two hours. The incident occurred at the same time as the deployment of Beryl, an update planned by the technical team. Coinbase quickly identified the cause of the problem and gradually restored the network sequencing.

Bitget has upgraded its CFD Copy Trading system with personalized tools that give followers more control over position size, losses and overall exposure. The update moves Bitget beyond simple trade replication by allowing each user to follow experienced traders without automatically accepting the same level of risk.

As the major regulatory deadlines approach, the global crypto ecosystem is undergoing an unprecedented restructuring phase that redefines the balance of power among industry giants. The countdown is now underway for the definitive application of the crypto market regulation (MiCA) in the European Union on July 1, 2026. This historic law aims to harmonize the industry across the Old Continent, forcing exchange platforms to choose between strict compliance or simple exclusion from a strategic market of over 450 million consumers. Just days from this legislative deadline, the two American and international figures of trading are separated by a spectacular rift.

Binance has officially withdrawn its MiCA license application submitted to the Greek financial regulator, the HCMC, a week after Reuters mentioned a probable rejection. The platform now announces its intention to obtain authorization in another European Union member state, without specifying the name.

Bitget is expanding its VIP ecosystem with the Miracle Badge Program, a new recognition system for active traders operating across crypto, stocks, futures and CFD markets. The initiative reflects a broader shift in trading habits, as users increasingly move between several asset classes instead of remaining inside a single market.

The global crypto industry is currently undergoing a profound structural transformation where old economic models based on transaction volumes are no longer sufficient to ensure the financial survival of industry giants. It is in this very context of global market rationalization that Coinbase, one of the world’s leading regulated exchange platforms, seeks to redefine its operational destiny. Faced with a prolonged decline in spot trading volumes and the ongoing erosion of standard commissions applied to retail clients, the American company is deploying an aggressive roadmap focused on diversifying its revenue sources.

Kraken has just launched Kraken Prop, a crypto prop trading program directly integrated into Kraken Pro. The principle: traders who pass an evaluation gain access to a funded account that can reach $200,000 of Kraken’s capital, and keep up to 90% of eligible profits. Their only…

Victoria, Seychelles, June 21, 2026 – MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has listed nine Ondo tokenized stock trading pairs on the Spot markets, giving users on-chain access to real-world equity exposure across key technology sectors including AI, semiconductors, and optical communications.

The relentless countdown to alignment with European regulations has just passed a critical phase that could redefine the map of exchange platforms within the European Union. Although the overall transition period of the crypto market regulation (MiCA) definitively ends on July 1, 2026, Binance's European infrastructure is wobbling on its foundations after major revelations about its license application in Greece.

Changpeng Zhao wants to push states to tokenize their shares to make them accessible to investors worldwide. The founder of Binance envisions a market where national stablecoins, stock securities, and crypto liquidity would circulate on the same infrastructures. But regulation could slow down this ambition.

More than half of aspiring Web3 professionals cannot secure their first industry role because even junior positions demand prior experience, according to a new Bitget report. The findings expose a hiring contradiction: Web3 keeps attracting educated candidates, yet its entry doors remain remarkably narrow.

La semaine dernière, SpaceX a fait son entrée en bourse avec une valorisation initiale de 1 770 milliards de dollars, avant de la dépasser largement. Cet événement ravive les espoirs des créanciers de FTX, l'exchange crypto fondé par Sam Bankman-Fried, qui détenait une participation indirecte dans la société d'Elon Musk avant sa faillite en 2022. Les victimes de Bankman-Fried pourraient-elles finalement récupérer bien plus que prévu ?

Interest in financial assets on blockchain continues to grow in the United States. In this context, Coinbase announced the upcoming arrival of tokenized American stocks backed by real securities. This initiative comes as several platforms seek to position themselves in this emerging market. Stock tokenization is indeed attracting more and more players who want to bring traditional financial markets closer to the blockchain ecosystem.

The IPO of SpaceX triggered a wave of activity on crypto platforms, with investors now seeking to gain exposure to the world's largest companies by bypassing traditional financial circuits. At the heart of this trend, Binance shows overwhelming dominance over derivatives products linked to Elon Musk's space giant, with volumes already comparable to those of the most popular cryptos on the market.

Bitget is removing part of the cost barrier surrounding professional U.S. stock market data. The exchange now offers free Level 2 data to eligible users, giving them deeper visibility into orders, liquidity and trading activity across extended market sessions.

Bitget is expanding its CFD strategy with a new Zero-Fee Mode as daily volume moves closer to $10 billion. The update strengthens the exchange’s Universal Exchange model, where crypto and traditional market products sit inside one trading ecosystem.

Bitget has launched Universal Cup, a football-themed global campaign with a 250,000 USDT prize pool. The initiative turns a major sporting moment into an interactive community game, where users represent countries, score points and compete on live leaderboards.

Bitget is turning user protection into a central part of its multi-asset strategy after helping users recover $32.3 million linked to scams and security incidents. With Anti-Scam Month 2026, the exchange wants to make fraud prevention as visible as product innovation.

First MiFID licensed platform to offer European retail traders 24/7 exposure, via futures, to US stocks, commodities and the largest* global indices, alongside cryptos, on a single account