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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 17.07.2026: BTC and ETH Fall on Iran News]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:17:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday, 17 July, the cryptocurrency market retreated, cutting short its mid-week rally. Bitcoin slipped into the ~$63,400-$63,800 range (approximately -1.4% to -2% on the day), failing to overcome the $65,000 resistance twice, while Ethereum fell more sharply - to approximately $1,850-$1,865 (approximately -2.8% to -4%). The main drivers originated outside the crypto market: geopolitical tensions escalated around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, while Asian semiconductor stocks experienced a sharp sell-off (Nikkei -5%, MSCI Asia -3%), bringing back a broader risk-off sentiment. Approximately $432 million was liquidated in the last 24 hours, predominantly long positions. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $79 million on 16 July (led by BlackRock's IBIT), but Ethereum ETFs experienced outflows of around $28 million. The Solana protocol DeFiTuna was exploited for approximately $580,000.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[MiCA CASP Staff Competence 28.07.2026]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:15:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There have been no significant new regulatory developments in our segment over the past 24 hours. This explanatory article covers the next MiCA deadline: 28 July, when ESMA's guidelines on the knowledge and competence of CASP staff (ESMA35-1872330276-2380) come into force, affecting all licensed Baltic and Nordic exchanges.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 15.07.2026: BTC Above $65K, ETH Leads the Way]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:52:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, 15th July, the cryptocurrency market saw a sharp rise, driven by weaker-than-expected US inflation data. Bitcoin surged to a three-week high above $65,000, trading in the range of approximately $64,600-$65,030 (+0.6% to +4.3% on the day). Ethereum outperformed Bitcoin, climbing to around $1,880-$1,923 (+2.6% to +6.5% on the day) and +10.6% for the week. The rally was amplified by short position liquidations - approximately $340 million in positions were closed in 24 hours (shorts ~$285.84 million, longs ~$54.61 million). The Fear and Greed Index remained at 25 points (Fear). US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted approximately $181 million on 14th July, with ETH ETFs drawing ~$58 million. A Japanese parliamentary committee approved a bill to reclassify crypto as financial instruments and impose a 20% tax. LayerZero wallets were compromised for approximately $2.4 million.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Lithuania's CASP Map 16.07.2026: What Remains After MiCA]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:51:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the last 24 hours (July 15), there have been no new, independently datable primary events in the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange and CASP segment. Therefore, this is a clearly labelled explanatory article, not a news roundup. We examine how Lithuania's crypto industry has shrunk two weeks after the July 1st MiCA transition deadline – from approximately 850 registered companies in 2022 to a handful of MiCA CASP authorisations – and compare the regional license map (LV, EE, FI, SE, NO, DK). All figures are presented as background information with dates, not as breaking news.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Weekly Review 15.07.2026: Kraken Targets Lithuanian Bank]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:58:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the last 24 hours (14 July), there have been no new primary, individually dated events in the Baltic and Nordic crypto exchange and CASP segment, therefore, this is a comprehensive weekly review for the period 8-14 July. Headline story: According to CoinDesk reports (around 7 July, with continued coverage on 14 July), Kraken is seeking to obtain a full banking licence in Lithuania, which would allow it to accept deposits and provide lending - official confirmation is still pending. Context: The ESMA MiCA register increased to 280 CASPs on 4 July (+37, including Standard Chartered), K33 MiCA passport (10.07), Goobit/BTCX appeal (13.07), and the Tangem/Ledger security discussion in the watchlist section.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 14.07.: BTC -2.3%, Iran pushes, ETF -425M]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, 14th July, the crypto market experienced a risk-off day due to geopolitics. Bitcoin opened at ~62,259 USD and traded at ~62,865 USD in the morning (-2.3% in 24h, -2.7% weekly, -47.7% annually), dipping to ~61,800 USD intraday. Ethereum was at ~1,786 USD (-1.8% in 24h, but +5.6% monthly). Total market cap was ~2.16 trillion USD, with BTC dominance at ~58%. ~289 million USD was liquidated in 24 hours, predominantly long positions. The movement was triggered by US-Iran escalation (missile strike on a US base, Brent +~4%) and the repricing of tighter Fed policy (July rate hike probability ~36-41%). Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of ~424.7 million USD on 13th July. The Fear and Greed Index was 29.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Exchanges 14.07: Goobit Weighs MiCA Appeal]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-14</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:42:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[In the Baltic and Nordic CASP segment, the main event of the past 24 hours is the official announcement from Goobit Group AB (BTCX) on 13 July: the company states that appealing the Swedish Finansinspektionen's MiCA rejection is the most likely path in the near future, but BTCX operations will continue throughout the process. The initial rejection (early July, internal control and AML deficiencies) was covered on 2 July; the 13 July announcement marks a new step. In the context of this week (around 10 July), Norway's K33 is expanding into Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Germany with a MiCA passport. Watchlist: ESMA CASP register ~230-244 licences, Tangem hardware wallet security study (separate 13.07), Bitcoin around $62,550.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 12.07: BTC around 64K, market sways in Iran's shadow]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-13</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:29:19 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, 12 July, crypto markets took a cautious holding pattern: Bitcoin oscillated between 63,000–64,000 throughout the day, Ethereum briefly touched 1,842 in the evening before retreating sharply, while most altcoins traded sideways. Total market capitalisation held around 2.16 trillion USD, with sentiment remaining in fear territory—chiefly due to escalating US–Iran threats. Over 150 million USD in liquidations occurred in 24 hours, with roughly 86 million from long positions. Latest ETF data (10 July) shows +90.4m USD in spot Bitcoin funds, though the 30-day balance remains deeply negative at −4.73bn USD. In DeFi, Bonzo Lend lost roughly 9.05m USD in a Hedera oracle exploit, while NFT markets surged in July with 6.6bn USD capitalisation.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 12.07: Bitcoin close to $64,000]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-12</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:29:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunday, 12 July: the crypto market had a calm weekend — Bitcoin held close to $64,000, just slightly below Saturday's level, while Ethereum remained around $1,800. On Saturday, the market was supported by a short squeeze with approximately $214 million in liquidations, and the Fear & Greed Index improved from 23 to 26. On the institutional side, the seven-day flow for Bitcoin funds turned positive again (around $124.9 million), though the thirty-day balance remains deeply negative. No new CASP licences were issued in Baltic and Nordic markets over the weekend, but the MiCA landscape continues to take shape — the register now holds around 280 licensed providers, of which only around 14 are permitted to operate trading platforms.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Tangem Laser Attack 13.07.2026: What it Means]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:15:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ledger's security team, Donjon, disclosed a laser fault injection attack on Tangem cards on 9th-10th July, allowing password reset without the existing password. The attack affects all cards in circulation and is unfixable as the cards lack a firmware update mechanism. However, it requires physical possession of the card, a lab worth approximately $250,000, and two hours of work. Tangem describes the risk to the everyday user as 'virtually non-existent'. We explain the technical details, compare it to the Trezor Safe 7 finding in June, and outline what it means for users in the region.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 11.07.: BTC Recovers to $64k, ETH +2.7%]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-12</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:55:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Saturday, 11th July, the global crypto market continued its quiet, consistently green weekend recovery. Bitcoin solidified above $64,000 (~$64,164, +1.39% daily; mcap ~$1.28 trillion), Ethereum led the day with a 2.68% increase (~$1,794), and XRP rose by 0.95% (~$1.10). Total market capitalisation increased by 1.2% to ~$2.28 trillion, with BTC dominance at ~56.4%. Sentiment was supported by returning institutional flows: on 10th July, spot BTC ETFs saw +$90.4 million, and ETH ETFs +$18.4 million. The Fear & Greed Index improved from 23 to 26. In the industry: Circle obtains OCC approval for Circle National Trust, Kraken prepares AI trading tools, Binance Pay expands in Kazakhstan, and MiCA reorganisation continues in Europe.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto 10.07.: BTC Tests 64k, ETF Flows Return]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-11</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:19:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday, 10 July, the crypto market recovered amidst regulatory optimism (CLARITY Act) and stable stock markets. Bitcoin approached the $64,000 resistance level (opening at ~$63,185, high of $64,380; ~+1.5% daily), with Ethereum around $1,745-$1,750 (+0.1-1.0%). Total market capitalisation rose by 1.9% to ~$2.25 trillion, with BTC dominance at 56.3%. US spot BTC ETFs saw +$90 million, and ETH ETFs +$18 million - a turnaround after the $95.3 million outflow on 9 July. The S&P 500 was up 0.81%, NASDAQ up 1.30%, and the Fed rate remained at 3.50-3.75%. The Fear and Greed Index stayed at 23 points (extreme fear). In the industry: Polymarket submitted an FCM licence application in the US, Bybit was blocked from South Korea's Google Play. Security: CodexField (BNB Chain) is suspected of an ~$85 million rug pull.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 10.07: Ethereum ETF beats Bitcoin]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-10</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:10:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thursday, July 9: after Wednesday's geopolitical shock, risk appetite gradually returned, and Bitcoin rose about 1.5 percent to roughly $63,200, while Ethereum touched $1,746. In the institutional segment, rotation continued: US spot Ethereum funds attracted inflows for a fifth straight day, pulling in about $70.5 million (almost all from Fidelity's FETH), while Bitcoin funds saw $84.9 million in outflows on July 8. No new CASP licenses were announced in the Baltic and Nordic markets on Thursday, but the MiCA landscape remains dynamic - according to the latest data, the register holds about 280 licensed service providers, of which only around 14 are authorized to operate trading platforms.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[MiCA Framework Finalised on 10.07.2026: ESMA Guidelines]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/mica-ietvars-pabeigts-esma-vadlinijas-2026-07-10</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:01:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Given the absence of new, datable developments in our segment over the past 24-48 hours, this article serves as an explanatory piece. The MiCA transitional period concluded on 1 July, with Finland's Finanssivalvonta confirming the framework for crypto service providers is now complete; ESMA's final guidelines become applicable on 28 July.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 8: BTC falls on Iran strikes, SOL -3.5%]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-09</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:01:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, July 8, a geopolitical shock interrupted the crypto market's two-day recovery. Overnight, the US struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, pushing markets into risk-off mode. Bitcoin fell below $62,000 (-1.1%), Ethereum lost 1.6% (~$1,742), Solana dropped 3.5% (~$79), and XRP with other leading altcoins fell about 4%. Total market cap shrank 1.35% to ~$2.27 trillion, with ~$430M liquidated in 24 hours. S&P 500 -0.28%, VIX +4.8%. Spot BTC ETFs posted a net -$526.6M outflow last week - the eighth negative week. MiCA restructuring continues: Binance exits the EU, Coinbase/Kraken/OKX absorb clients.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto news Jul 9: geopolitics drags Bitcoin below $62K]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-09</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:56:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wednesday, July 8: after a few days of recovery, the crypto market turned lower again as the US carried out new airstrikes on Iranian targets in the Bandar Abbas area following attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin slid from $63,318 to below $62,000, Ethereum traded at $1,733 and XRP at $1.08, both losing more than two percent. No new CASP approvals were announced in the Baltic and Nordic markets on Wednesday, but attention was drawn to news that Binance is evaluating Ireland and Latvia for a future MiCA licence. US spot Bitcoin ETFs broke a ten-day outflow streak in early July with a $221.7 million inflow, but year-to-date outflows still stand at $5.4 billion.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Nodu Digital wins two licences from Latvijas Banka]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 8 July 2026 the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued two licences to Nodu Digital SIA: a MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) licence - for transferring crypto-assets on behalf of clients and exchanging them for funds - and a payment institution licence for money remittance. It is the tenth company with a crypto-asset licence in Latvia and the third with a dual CASP + PI licence (after Paybis and Backpack EU). Nodu (nodu.fi) builds B2B stablecoin payment infrastructure (USDC/USDT payin, payouts in 40+ currencies across 60+ countries) and positions itself as Europe's answer to Zerohash and Bridge. The founders are the ex-Crassula team; in December 2025 they raised a EUR 1.25M pre-seed from Digital Space Ventures. A fact-based review.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 08.07: ETF inflows third day running]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-08</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:52:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuesday, 7 July: Bitcoin once again tested the 64,000 dollar resistance and closed the day at 63,229 dollars, holding a weekly gain of roughly seven percent. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted funds for the third consecutive day - roughly 210 million dollars, with BlackRock IBIT alone taking 164.3 million, and weekly outflows have shrunk from two billion to 700 million. At the same time, the Coinbase Premium has been negative for 50 days, pointing to weak US demand. Saylor presented a 50 trillion dollar Bitcoin credit vision at the Goldman Sachs London summit. In the region, MiCA’s second week passed without new shocks, while GoPlus reports a 2 million dollar MEV exploit and BONK extends its correction.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[BONK and Summer.fi: two DeFi security incidents]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/drosibas-incidenti-bonk-summerfi-2026-07-07</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 6 July 2026 two unrelated security incidents were a reminder of the risks of decentralised protocols. Solana ecosystem BonkDAO lost about $20 million worth of BONK tokens through a malicious governance vote: the attacker spent roughly $4.4 million buying about 1% of BONK supply to reach quorum and pass a proposal draining the treasury. The same day, DeFi protocol Summer.fi halted its Lazy Summer vaults after a roughly $6 million flash-loan exploit, in which a $65 million flash loan was used to manipulate the vaults accounting. We look at how both attacks happened, what Summer.fi is and offers, the risks, and what it means for Baltic and Nordic users in the MiCA context.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 7: BTC climbs, BonkDAO drained of $20M]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-08</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:31:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, July 7, the crypto market saw its second consecutive up day: Bitcoin held above $63,000 (opening at $63,997 - the highest since mid-June), Ethereum is up 11.7% on the week, and the Fear & Greed Index rose from 24 to 27 points, leaving the extreme fear zone for the first time since early June. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $265.7 million on July 6 - the second consecutive day above $200 million, led by BlackRock's IBIT (+$209.4 million). The darkest news of the day: the BonkDAO treasury lost about $20 million in a malicious governance vote attack, sending BONK down 9-10%, while Binance Alpha token TAC lost 90% of its value in 15 minutes. The SEC's safe harbor proposal could be published as early as July.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 07.07: ETFs back with 265.7 million]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-07</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:01:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuesday, 7 July: Bitcoin touched 64,400 dollars overnight before easing to around 63,200, holding a six percent weekly gain. US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted 265.7 million dollars on Monday - the largest daily inflow in more than a month, with BlackRock IBIT alone taking 209.4 million. Derivatives data show capitulation signs: CME futures open interest is at a 32-month low and options protection premiums are the fourth highest on record. In Europe, Binance publicly contests its exclusion from the EU market, while Coinbase, Kraken and OKX take over customers and Firi expands into Sweden. The BONK community suffered a governance attack threatening 20 million dollars from its treasury.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[RealFi testnet, USDr and the ADA rally]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:31:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 6 July 2026 the first phase of the RealFi testnet went live on Cardano. RealFi (Real Finance), backed by Input Output Global (IOG) and Charles Hoskinson, connects on-chain stablecoin capital to real-world credit markets. The testnet introduces USDr - a decentralised, yield-bearing stablecoin (pegged to USD, up to 9% APY) backed by real-world assets (direct lending, money markets, U.S. T-bills, bonds). Ahead of the launch ADA rose roughly 17% over the week - a speculative, sentiment-driven move. A fact-based, evenhanded review of what RealFi and USDr are, who they are for, the impact on ADA, the risks and the MiCA context.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ripple secures a full MiCA CASP licence]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/ripple-pilna-mica-casp-licence-2026-07-06</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 6 July 2026 Ripple received a full MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) licence from Luxembourg's CSSF (a preliminary 'Green Light' letter on 23 June). Combined with its EU EMI licence (February) it is a dual licence, letting banks, fintechs and corporates collect, exchange and pay out crypto-assets and stablecoins through one regulated integration with an EU passport across 30 EEA countries. Ripple (founded 2012, San Francisco) is one of the most licensed crypto companies (75+ licences); its core products are Ripple Payments and the RLUSD stablecoin ($300M+). It is not a retail exchange - B2B/institutional infrastructure. The licence arrived days after the MiCA transition ended (1 July). A fact-based review.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 6: Strategy sells BTC, Ripple wins full MiCA]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-07</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:54:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Monday, July 6, the crypto market weathered the first full US trading day after the holiday weekend: Bitcoin hit a two-week high near $63,900 overnight, dropped to ~$61,700 in the US morning and stabilised around $62,700 (-1.8%). Michael Saylor's Strategy disclosed the sale of 3,588 BTC (~$216 million) to cover dividends - 843,775 BTC remain. Ripple received a full MiCA CASP licence from Luxembourg's CSSF, opening regulated services across all 30 EEA countries, including the Baltics and the Nordics. The day's leader was again Cardano (+9%) after the RealFi testnet launch. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $221.7 million on July 3 - the largest daily inflow in two months - and roughly 20% of miners are currently operating at a loss, a historically rare stress level.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 06.07: Strategy sells 3,588 Bitcoin]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-06</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:54:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Monday, 6 July: Bitcoin reached a two-week high of 63,945 dollars on Sunday evening, but the rally faded in the Asian session and the price fell to 61,775 dollars by Monday morning. Strategy Inc. disclosed in an 8-K filing that it sold 3,588 Bitcoin worth roughly 216 million dollars over seven days to cover preferred dividends - the first departure from its accumulation-only policy, while projecting an 8.32 billion dollar second-quarter loss. US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows extended to an eighth consecutive week, while Ripple received a full MiCA CASP licence from Luxembourg's CSSF on 6 July, becoming fully compliant across all 30 EEA countries - 283 providers are now licensed in total.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 5: Cardano up 31% weekly, BTC holds $62.8K]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-06</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:27:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, July 5, the crypto market caught its breath after a three-day rebound - Bitcoin consolidated in the $62,500-63,000 corridor (~$62,800, +0.5%), holding the $62,000 support for a fourth day. The day's star was Cardano (+6.4% on the day, +31.5% on the week), while speculative capital flowed into smaller names: LAB +82.8%, Vanar Chain +63.4%, Rocket Pool +34.6%. Worldcoin fell 6.8% after Eightco disclosed holdings of 283M WLD. Total market cap stood at ~$2.24 trillion and the Fear & Greed Index edged up to 24. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows extended to a fifth consecutive day, though the 30-day balance remains around -$6.27 billion. H1 2026 set a record for security incidents (207), yet losses shrank to $972 million.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 05.07: $1.23B leaves Binance]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-05</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:36:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunday, 5 July: Bitcoin spent the weekend in a 62,600-62,900 dollar corridor after Friday's high of 63,487 dollars and Monday's 652-day low. DefiLlama data shows 1.23 billion dollars left Binance in a week - the largest amount in more than three years, which analysts attribute both to the MiCA deadline and to Ethereum accumulation. Revolut has begun delisting USDT across the EEA with automatic conversion to fiat on 31 August, US Bitcoin ETFs have logged five straight days of inflows, and the region's first full MiCA week passed without upheaval.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Poland - the only EU state with no CASP regime]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/polija-mica-casp-strupcels-2026-07-05</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:24:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Since 1 July 2026 the MiCA transition has ended, but Poland is the only EU member state without a functioning national CASP licensing regime. The reason is a political deadlock: President Karol Nawrocki refused to sign the Crypto-Asset Market Act - vetoed in December 2025 and February 2026, with a third attempt in May 2026 also left unsigned. Without the implementing law the KNF cannot process CASP applications, so no Polish company can get a licence even at home. The ~1,298 companies in the VASP register (frozen since 30 Dec 2024) cannot legally operate after 1 July; sanctions can reach 12.5% of turnover. A fact-based review of the deadlock, the companies options and the impact on EU customers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Goobit/BTCX MiCA application rejected]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/goobit-btcx-mica-noraidits-2026-07-02</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:26:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 2 July 2026 Goobit Group AB announced that Sweden's Finansinspektionen had rejected its subsidiary Goobit AB's MiCA crypto-asset service provider (CASP) application. The company is weighing its options, including an appeal. Goobit (brand BTCX) is Sweden's oldest crypto company (founded 2011, the world's first still-operating bitcoin exchange), publicly traded as Goobit Group AB (publ). Financially it is a small-cap with volatile revenue and operating losses in recent quarters. Without MiCA authorisation it cannot legally provide crypto services in the EU after the transition period ended on 1 July. A fact-based review of the company, finances, market share, target audience and impact on Nordic customers, plus the wider MiCA enforcement context.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Binance: judge MiCA by who it licenses]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/binance-atbild-kritikiem-mica-2026-07-04</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:57:44 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Binance publicly reacted to media reports that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) had informally urged national regulators to reject the exchange's MiCA applications. The concerns relate to Binance's AML history and whether co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) meets MiCA's fit-and-proper standard. Binance's position: MiCA should be judged by who it licenses, not who is excluded. In practice, after withdrawing its Greek application (24 June), Binance stopped most services to EU clients from 1 July (new orders, deposits, Earn), while withdrawals stay open and assets remain safe. Binance plans its next attempt in France. We cover the facts, the MiCA context and what it means for Baltic and Nordic users - a reminder to move to a licensed platform in good time.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 4: BTC near 63K, XRP hits one-month high]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-05</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:58:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Saturday, July 4, the crypto market extended its recovery in quiet holiday trading as the US celebrated the 250th anniversary of Independence Day. Bitcoin closed in the green for a third consecutive day around $63,100 (+1.0%), roughly 8% above the July 1 low. The day's leader was XRP (~$1.16) - its highest level since June 23, supported by ETF inflows and RLUSD growth. Cardano extended its rally (+6.9%), privacy coins ZEC and XMR rose, while Solana paused after a ~19% weekly gain. Total market cap stood at ~$2.22 trillion, but the Fear & Greed Index stayed at 21. In the background: the July 2 Bitcoin ETF inflow (+$223.5M) snapped a 10-day outflow streak, weekly NFT volumes rose 37%, and in the TokenWorks incident CryptoPunk #5450 was acquired via a Chainlink callback vulnerability.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 03.07: Bitcoin back near 62,000]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-04</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:57:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday, 3 July: Bitcoin recovered above 61,000 dollars and briefly hit 62,117 dollars after a weaker-than-expected US June jobs report - the first rebound since Monday's 652-day low. Binance publicly disputed reports that ESMA informally urged national regulators to reject its MiCA applications. Latvijas Banka now counts seven licensed firms, the Bank of Lithuania reminded the market of the transitional-period limits, and Firi begins its Swedish expansion with the aim of becoming number one.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto Jul 1: BTC back above $60K, MiCA fully live]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-02</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:08:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, July 1, the crypto market caught a breather after a brutal June. Bitcoin, which started the day at a 21-month low (around $58,300), reclaimed the $60,000 level after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks have come down, trading around $60,300 in the evening (+3.1%). Ethereum recovered to ~$1,620, Solana rose 6.2% supported by tokenized stock trading. Total market cap ~$2.17T (+2.0%), while the fear index stayed in extreme-fear territory. In the background: Citigroup cut its BTC target from $112,000 to $82,000, US Bitcoin ETFs lost a record ~$4.5B in June, and on July 1 the MiCA transitional period ended - the regulation is now fully enforced across all 27 EU member states, with USDT lacking MiCA authorization being restricted on regulated EEA exchanges.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 01.07: the MiCA era begins in the EEA]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-02</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wednesday, 1 July: the first day of the full MiCA regime across the EEA. Only about 230 firms hold a CASP licence out of more than 1,200 former platforms. Binance discontinued services for EU users, Estonia cancelled the old FIU licences, and Latvijas Banka issued June licences to TWINO Investments and Kanga. Bitcoin fell to 57,950 dollars - the lowest level in 652 days after its worst month since 2022.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 30.06: last day before MiCA]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-07-01</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:39:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Tuesday 30 June: the last day before MiCA is fully applied. From 1 July, unlicensed exchanges can no longer serve EU clients. Binance leaves the EU market, USDT disappears from regulated exchanges, while regional CASPs stay legal. Only about 210 firms obtained a licence; 83 percent of platforms remain without one. Bitcoin near 59,000 dollars.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto June 30: Q2 ends red, Saylor sells BTC]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-07-01</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:29:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, June 30, the crypto market closed the second quarter deeply in the red. Bitcoin kept sliding to around $58,650 (-1.6% on the day), closing June down ~20% - its steepest monthly loss since 2022. The main driver was a pivot at Michael Saylor's Strategy: it signalled willingness to sell Bitcoin, breaking the long-standing "never sell" principle. Ethereum held near $1,555, while the Fear & Greed Index stayed at 15 in the extreme-fear zone. Total market cap ~$2.10-2.12T, BTC dominance ~58.8%. In the background: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw ~$4.5B in June outflows (worst month on record), XRP ETFs drew ~+$59.5M, Solana ETFs saw their first monthly outflow, and on July 1 full MiCA enforcement took effect - only ~210 of 1,200+ VASPs had obtained a CASP licence.]]></description>
      
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      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-06-30</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:22:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Monday, June 29, the crypto market opened the new week in the red. Bitcoin lost the $60,000 level again, opening around $59,496 and swinging within the $59,500-$59,800 range (~$59,580, -0.75%). Ethereum held around $1,565, while almost all major altcoins traded in losses; XRP (~$1.04) and Solana (~$70.4) were relatively more resilient. The Fear and Greed Index slid sharply to 12 points - deep in the extreme fear zone. Total market cap ~$2.03-$2.05T, BTC dominance ~58.7%. In the background: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record ~$4.06B June outflow, the EBA proposed MiCA fines up to 12.5% of revenue, the BIS warned about stablecoin risks to the global monetary system, and the MiCA enforcement deadline on July 1 was two days away.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 29.06: one day to MiCA]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-06-30</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:22:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Monday 29 June: one day until the MiCA deadline. Binance enters July without an EU licence, while Firi, Coinmotion, Coingate and Robinhood stay legal. Around 210 firms have a full CASP licence, but 80 percent of platforms remain without one. Bitcoin near 60,000 dollars in extreme fear.]]></description>
      
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      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-06-29</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:21:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, June 28, the crypto market spent a quiet weekend day. Bitcoin held the $60,000 support, trading around $60,035 (+0.2%), but could not escape the lower-value zone after the midweek liquidation and resistance at $60,750-$61,000. Ethereum stood almost flat around $1,571 (-0.15%), while Solana eased to ~$71. The Fear and Greed Index slid back into extreme fear territory around 17-20 points. Total market cap ~$2.05-$2.06T, BTC dominance ~58.7%. In the background, the crypto market prepared to close the second quarter in the red (BTC -30% in the first half), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record ~$4.06B June outflow, and the MiCA enforcement deadline on July 1 was three days away.]]></description>
      
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      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-06-29</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:21:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sunday 28 June: two days until the MiCA deadline. Binance enters July without an EU licence, while regional exchanges Firi, Coinmotion, Coingate and Robinhood stay legal. The EU has issued around 230 CASP licences, but 80 percent of platforms remain without one. Bitcoin near 60,000 dollars in extreme fear.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto June 27: BTC holds $60K, SOL and AAVE lead]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-06-28</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:32:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Saturday, June 27, the crypto market caught its breath - Bitcoin reclaimed and held the $60,000 support, trading around ~$60,200 (+2.1%) after the weekly low of ~$58,000, its lowest in 20 months. Altcoins led the rebound: Solana ~$72 (+9%), Avalanche ~$15.8 (+5.3%), and Aave climbed most, while Ethereum recovered to ~$1,580 (+2.4%) and XRP to ~$1.05 (+3.4%). The Fear & Greed Index climbed from extreme fear (15) to ~36. Total market cap ~$2.06T, BTC dominance ~58.7%. In the background: the week's ETF outflows of ~$1.79B and the looming MiCA deadline on July 1, by which only 216 of 3,167 VASPs were licensed.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 27.06: three days to MiCA]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-06-28</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 06:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Saturday 27 June: three days until the MiCA deadline. Binance keeps leaving the EU market, while regional exchanges Firi, Coinmotion, Safello and Coingate stay legal and Latvijas Banka has issued nine CASP licences. Bitcoin near 60,700 dollars after the second-largest ETF outflow week.]]></description>
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Hodleris SIA (H-Finance) - Latvian MiCA CASP]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/hodleris-sia-latvijas-mica-casp-2026-06-25</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:26:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 25 June 2026 the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued Hodleris SIA a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) licence - one of two issued that day (the other being Bleap SIA), bringing the total number of Latvijas Banka MiCA CASPs to nine. Unlike Bleap's retail card, Hodleris is a B2B player: digital-asset infrastructure for financial institutions. Hodleris SIA is the Latvian entity of H-Finance (hfinance.co); the group is based in Vilnius, founded around 2019 (co-founders Vytautas Zabulis and Gintautas Scerbavicius), serving 100+ institutions. The licence covers four services: custody, exchange for fiat and other crypto-assets, and transfers. A fact-based review of the company, owners, services, audience, competitors and market impact.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 26.06: Binance warns EU clients]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-06-27</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:53:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Friday 26 June: Binance began sending notices to clients in EU countries about suspending services from 1 July after failing to obtain a MiCA licence. Bitcoin near 59,000 dollars as a record sum flows out of the IBIT fund. Firi, Coinmotion, Safello and Coingate already licensed. Latvijas Banka issued two new MiCA licences, Hodleris and Bleap, nine in total. Four days remain until the MiCA deadline.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto June 26: BTC under $60K after PCE inflation]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-06-27</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 06:43:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday, June 26, the crypto market's decline continued - Bitcoin settled below $60,000 after the U.S. PCE inflation index reached a three-year high and revived talk of a rate hike. BTC opened at ~$59,707 (-2.1%), slid to ~$58,200 at its intraday lows - close to its lowest since September 2024. Ethereum opened at $1,565 (-3.4%) and slid to ~$1,543. Altcoins followed: XRP ~$1.04, Solana ~$65.5, BNB ~$553, Dogecoin ~$0.077. The Fear & Greed Index sank to ~16 (extreme fear). About $10.63B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired on Deribit, while spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a 6th consecutive outflow week (~$5.94B cumulative).]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bleap SIA - non-custodial Latvian MiCA CASP]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/bleap-sia-devita-lv-mica-casp-2026-06-25</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 25 June 2026 the Supervision Committee of Latvijas Banka issued Bleap SIA a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) licence - one of two issued that day. Bleap is a non-custodial Mastercard project founded in 2024 by two former Revolut employees, Joao Alves and Guilherme Gomes. Unlike classic exchanges, assets stay in the user's MPC wallet until purchase. The licence is narrow - exchange for fiat and other crypto-assets only (no custody). The company has raised $8.3M (Ethereal Ventures pre-seed, Blossom Capital seed), reached 20,000+ users and over $30M in transactions in 2025. We cover the history, owners, financials, target audience, position among competitors (Gnosis Pay, MetaMask Card, Crypto.com, Wirex) and the impact on the regional market. A fact-based review.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blue EMI - BLUEUR stablecoin + Checkout.com]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/blue-emi-checkout-com-acquisition-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:19:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[UAB BLUE EMI LT is a Vilnius-based electronic money institution (EMI) and MiCA CASP-licensed BLUEUR euro stablecoin issuer - licence received from the Bank of Lithuania on 11 October 2022, MiCA EMT authorisation adapted in April 2025. BLUEUR is a 1:1 EUR-pegged stablecoin operating on the Axiology DLT platform (2nd EU company with DLT TSS licence) and provides settlement for regulated capital markets clients. In January 2026 global payments fintech Checkout.com ($12B valuation, CEO Guillaume Pousaz) acquired Blue EMI, while simultaneously announcing a new technology centre in Vilnius. This in-depth review analyses the regulated stablecoin business model, the Axiology DLT partnership and the strategic significance in the European fintech landscape.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto June 25: BTC under $60K, lowest since 2024]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/globalais-kripto-tirgus-parskats-2026-06-26</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:11:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Thursday, June 25, the crypto market's decline continued - Bitcoin fell below $60,000 and reached its lowest level since October 2024, with the bear market entering its eighth month. BTC opened trading at ~$60,983 (-2.7%), slipped to ~$59,300 during the day, but recovered to ~$61,200 in the morning. Ethereum opened at $1,620 (-2.8%) and recovered to ~$1,636. Altcoins followed: XRP ~$1.07, Solana ~$67.5, BNB ~$560, Dogecoin ~$0.079. The Fear & Greed Index stayed in the extreme-fear zone (~20-22). Key drivers: spot Bitcoin ETF outflows, concerns over the CLARITY Act delay, and capital rotation into AI stocks. Market cap ~$2.06-2.08T, dominance ~57%.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crypto exchanges 25.06: Binance exits EU market]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/birzu-zinas-baltija-zeimeleiropa-2026-06-26</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 03:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Thursday 25 June: Binance says it will suspend part of its EU services after failing to obtain a MiCA licence before 30 June. Bitcoin falls to a twenty-month low around 60,000 dollars. Firi, Safello, Coinmotion and Coingate already operate legally. Five days remain until the MiCA deadline.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lightspark Payments Europe - 1st EE CASP+EMI]]></title>
      <link>https://norriwire.com/en/articles/lightspark-payments-europe-deep-dive-2026</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:11:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On 19 June 2026 Estonian EFSA in a single decision issued the first standalone MiCA CASP licence and EMI authorisation simultaneously - the recipient is Lightspark Payments Europe AS, ex-Striga Technology OU. A historic Estonian regulatory event and significant win for David Marcus (ex-PayPal, ex-Meta Libra) led Lightspark Group, which acquired Tallinn-based Striga in October 2025. Striga: founded 2018 (Prashanth Balasubramanian), first Estonian VASP after 2022 AML reform (FVT000546), more than 200M USD processed before acquisition. Lightspark: 175M USD Series A (a16z+Coatue+Felix Capital, ~1B USD), partners Coinbase, Nubank, Xapo Bank, Bitcoin Lightning + UMA tech.]]></description>
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