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Сообщение ChainCatcher, согласно Chainwire, глобальная криптоплатформа Blockchain.com получила разрешение на участие в ускоренной программе регулирования (ARIP) Комиссии по ценным бумагам Нигерии (SEC). Таким образом, компания удовлетворяет предварительным требованиям SEC для участия и может работать в установленной песочнице, при этом обязуясь постоянно выполнять условия соблюдения, тестирования параметров и регулирования. Через ARIP Blockchain.com будет напрямую сотрудничать с SEC для оценки бизнес-моделей цифровых активов, тестирования мер защиты и помощи в совершенствовании долгосрочной регуляторной структуры. ARIP предназначена для поставщиков услуг виртуальных активов и финансовых технологических новаторов для оценки новых моделей, операционных рисков, а также стандартов защиты инвесторов и противодействия отмыванию денег.Генеральный директор Blockchain.com в Африке Оуэн Одиа заявил, что Нигерия является одним из самых важных рынков цифровых активов в Африке, и участие в ARIP является важным шагом компании в долгосрочных обязательствах перед этой страной, что поможет внедрить глобальный опыт в контролируемой среде и поддержать рамки, которые как защищают потребителей, так и поощряют ответственное новаторство. За последний год компания получила регистрацию в FCA Великобритании, авторизацию в рамках MiCA Европейского Союза и лицензию VASP от CIMA Каймановых островов. Blockchain.com была основана в 2011 году, обслуживает более 70 юрисдикций, имеет более 94 миллионов кошельков и 44 миллиона подтвержденных аккаунтов, а также обработала более 1,1 триллиона долларов США в криптоторговле.

Сообщение от ChainCatcher, согласно отчету Cointelegraph, компания по предоставлению услуг криптовалюты Blockchain.com получила лицензию на хранение виртуальных активов (VASP), выданную Управлением финансового регулирования Каймановых островов (CIMA), что позволяет предоставлять регулируемые услуги по хранению криптовалют на Каймановых островах. Лицензия была одобрена 22 июля 2026 года, ранее CIMA выдала условное одобрение в декабре 2025 года.Лицензия также позволяет Blockchain.com предоставлять услуги обмена криптовалюты на фиатные деньги и обмена между криптовалютами. С мая 2022 года Blockchain.com имеет регистрацию VASP на Каймановых островах.Соучредитель и CEO Blockchain.com Лейн Кассельман заявил, что лицензия CIMA продолжает недавние достижения компании в области регулирования, включая получение лицензии по Регламенту о регулировании рынков криптоактивов (MiCA) в Европе и завершение регистрации в Управлении по финансовому поведению Великобритании (FCA).

Сообщение ChainCatcher, по данным CoinDesk, Ondo Finance объявила о назначении бывшего финансового директора Blockchain.com Адама Шлисмана на должность финансового директора. Шлисман ранее также работал в Monashee Investment Management.Ondo заявила, что это назначение направлено на поддержку расширения ее бизнеса по токенизации активов и капиталовому рынку на блокчейне. Компания была основана бывшими руководителями Goldman Sachs и в настоящее время является одной из крупнейших платформ по токенизации реальных активов, предлагая продукты, основанные на блокчейне, такие как государственные облигации и акции США.

According to BBX data, yesterday Blockchain.com submitted a confidential IPO application 15 years after its establishment, accelerating the expansion of traditional European trading platforms into cryptocurrency. The core dynamics are as follows:Blockchain.com Group Holdings Inc. (proposed listing) officially announced through a press release on May 21 that it has confidentially submitted a draft S-1 registration statement to the SEC on the same day, intending to issue Class A common stock. The specific number of shares and price range have yet to be determined, and the IPO timeline will depend on market conditions and the SEC review process, with a target to complete the listing by 2026. The company was founded in 2011 by three early members of the Bitcoin Forum, headquartered in Dallas, with 95 million wallets, 43 million verified users, and has processed over $1.1 trillion in cryptocurrency transactions; its products include consumer wallets and trading, institutional products and services, and it has recently expanded into the African market, launching perpetual contract trading through the Hyperliquid protocol; it has about 500 employees, and Bloomberg cited sources: it has been profitable for three consecutive years after adjustments; Series E financing in 2023 raised $110 million, with a valuation of approximately $7 billion (significantly down from the peak of $14 billion in 2022).IG Group Holdings plc (LSE: $IGG) announced on May 21 through an official statement from CoinDesk that its European division IG Europe GmbH will expand its cryptocurrency spot trading services across the EU through a partnership with the Vienna-based cryptocurrency exchange Bitpanda (privately held, holding regulatory licenses from Germany's BaFin and Malta's MiCA), with Bitpanda providing liquidity, trading connections, and comprehensive market data infrastructure support; IG Group's revenue for Q1 2026 is £331.2 million (approximately $445 million), with cryptocurrency spot trading contributing £2.4 million (approximately $3.2 million), accounting for about 0.7% of revenue; the company has around 1.3 million customers globally and is one of the few traditional financial platforms clearly positioned in cryptocurrency spot trading among the constituents of the FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange. The specific timeline for this expansion has not been disclosed.

According to Bloomberg, the cryptocurrency trading platform Blockchain.com has secretly submitted an initial public offering application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company stated that its registration statement draft has been submitted, but the number of shares to be issued and the price range have not yet been determined. Blockchain.com is headquartered in Dallas, and this IPO still depends on market conditions and the results of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's review.

Blockchain.com announced the launch of perpetual contract trading features supported by Hyperliquid in its non-custodial DeFi wallet, allowing users to conduct leveraged trading directly within their own wallets without the need to transfer assets to third-party exchanges, achieving full self-custody.

According to Yahoo Finance, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform Party in the UK, has invested in the London-listed Bitcoin company Stack BTC. Farage purchased 4.3 million shares at 5 pence each through his company Thorn In The Side Ltd, acquiring a 6.31% stake in Stack BTC, valued at £3.4 million. This round of £260,000 funding also attracted cryptocurrency company Blockchain.com as a strategic investor.Stack BTC is chaired by former Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng and plans to build a portfolio of UK businesses while holding Bitcoin reserves. Blockchain.com registered as an FCA crypto asset business earlier this year and will collaborate with Stack to develop a Bitcoin reserve strategy. Farage stated that he has long been one of the few political advocates for Bitcoin in the UK, believing that London should become a major global cryptocurrency hub.

According to PRNewswire, Blockchain.com has officially obtained registration for cryptocurrency business from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). As a company originating from York, UK, Blockchain.com has been deeply involved in the UK cryptocurrency ecosystem for over a decade. This registration enables the company to compliantly offer brokerage, custody, and institutional-grade cryptocurrency services within the UK.This milestone follows the company's acquisition of a license under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation last year, which allows it to provide cryptocurrency services in 30 European Economic Area countries. Blockchain.com plans to apply for full authorization later this year, aiming to obtain comprehensive authorization by the time the new permanent regulatory regime comes into effect in 2027.

According to The Cryptonomist, the newly appointed co-CEO of cryptocurrency brokerage and wallet provider Blockchain.com revealed that the company is preparing to go public in 2026.According to previous reports from ChainCatcher, Blockchain.com was in talks to go public in the U.S. via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) in October. The company's valuation has fluctuated significantly over the past few years due to market volatility. In March 2021, it raised $300 million at a post-money valuation of $5.2 billion, and the following year, its valuation soared to $14 billion. However, by November 2023, its valuation had fallen to $7 billion in a $110 million funding round.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Blockchain.com has recently been in talks to go public in the U.S. through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).According to insiders, the company has hired Cohen & Company Capital Markets to provide advisory services for a potential SPAC deal, but it is currently unclear whether the negotiations are still ongoing.Blockchain.com's valuation has fluctuated significantly over the past few years due to market volatility. In March 2021, the company raised $300 million at a post-money valuation of $5.2 billion, and the following year its valuation soared to $14 billion. However, by November 2023, its valuation had fallen to $7 billion in a $110 million funding round.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, Elon Musk and Jeff Yass, along with cryptocurrency industry donors, helped President Trump raise $236 million for his political operations in the first half of 2025, an unprecedented amount for a president seeking a second term. According to the latest filings with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Trump's total fundraising includes donations to three leadership political action committees (PACs), a joint fundraising committee, and an allied super PAC, bringing his cash on hand to $274 million.Cryptocurrency industry donors have been generous, with Foris DAX Inc., the parent company of trading platform Crypto.com, donating $10 million, and Blockchain.com Inc. donating $5 million. Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz each donated $3 million, while billionaire twins Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss contributed just over $2 million combined. MAGA Inc. also received a $5 million donation from Trump's close ally Elon Musk. Musk's donation was completed on June 27, the same day he also donated $5 million each to two super PACs supporting Republican House and Senate candidates.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, Blockchain.com has appointed former Goldman Sachs crypto investment banking head Justin Evans as Chief Financial Officer and former Point72 asset management investment manager Mike Wilcox as Chief Operating Officer, who previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Velocity Global.It is reported that Blockchain.com plans to increase its workforce by 50% to further advance its IPO plans. Justin Evans stated that the company is taking the necessary steps to prepare for the listing.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cryptonews, Blockchain.com executives have been summoned for failing to submit financial reports on time. Co-founder and president Nicolas Cary and operations executive Al Turnbull received a subpoena from the company registry in May.The case against Blockchain.com executives was brought before the Cardiff Magistrates' Court on September 25, with the next hearing scheduled for November 26 to continue the proceedings.It is reported that Blockchain.com only submitted its year-end financial statements for 2020 this month. Meanwhile, the legal action is related to its failure to submit financial statements for the period ending December 2022.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crowdfund Insider, Blockchain.com announced a partnership with Bakkt to expand its cryptocurrency trading operations to all 50 states in the U.S. Bakkt is a regulated digital asset exchange that offers services such as custody and other infrastructure.Previously, Blockchain.com was unable to operate in eight states due to regulatory hurdles.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency trading platform Blockchain.com announced plans to increase its workforce by 25% in the first quarter and seeks to enter new markets such as Nigeria and Turkey.The company has also hired Curtis Ting, former head of global operations at Kraken, to help establish a new hub in Paris and create local entities across Europe to comply with new regulatory requirements. Currently, Blockchain.com’s European operations are managed through a single entity located in London.Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith stated in an interview that the company will also seek more local licenses. The company currently has about 300 employees and plans to enter the Nigerian and Turkish markets next year.

ChainCatcher news, the cryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com has completed a $110 million Series E strategic financing, led by the UK investment firm Kingsway Capital, with participation from Baillie Gifford, Lakestar, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Coinbase Ventures, and others. Blockchain.com has added two new board members: Manny Stotz, founder and CEO of Kingsway, a long-time cryptocurrency investor and expert, and Nicolas Brand, a partner at Lakestar.According to Bloomberg, citing informed sources, following a valuation of $14 billion in March 2022, the company's valuation has now dropped to below $7 billion. Previously, in October 2022, Kingsway Capital also led another undisclosed financing round for Blockchain.com, which concluded in the third quarter of last year.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency financial services company Blockchain.com has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), allowing Blockchain.com to provide regulated Digital Payment Token (DPT) services to its global institutional and qualified investor clients.