
Kraken Lands FIFA World Cup Deal as Crypto Targets Global Sports
Kraken has secured a FIFA World Cup sponsorship, marking another major step in crypto's expanding presence across the world's biggest sporting events.
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Kraken has secured a FIFA World Cup sponsorship, marking another major step in crypto's expanding presence across the world's biggest sporting events.

The Haaland vs. Bellingham rivalry is crossing into crypto territory, with meme tokens tied to both stars drawing speculative attention ahead of the World Cup.

Robinhood has launched a crypto prediction market asking where XRP will trade at 9pm EDT on July 11, 2026, letting users bet on the token's future price.

IRGC missile strikes on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz have shaken oil markets while drawing fresh scrutiny to how Iran uses crypto to sidestep sanctions.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are maintaining recent recovery levels even as spot ETF products record minor outflows, signaling cautious but resilient market sentiment.

Pepeto has crossed $10.4 million in its ongoing presale while BNB traders eye a $2,000 price target, drawing attention as potential buys in the current crypto market.

New data shows that 70% of crypto withdrawals made by EU users went directly to self-custody wallets, signaling a strong preference for personal asset control.

A BBC investigation spotlights crypto billionaires who are funding political movements and platforms designed to tie financial power directly to voting influence.

Google's latest quantum calibration advance is pushing the post-quantum cryptography conversation from theoretical to urgent, with real implications for crypto security.

Kylian Mbappé hitting 100 goal involvements has triggered a wave of unauthorized crypto tokens bearing his name, raising familiar concerns about fan token risks.

Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission is requiring licensed crypto platforms to adopt stronger login security controls, raising the bar for user account protection.

A revised version of the crypto Clarity Act may be released as soon as next week, according to sources cited by CoinDesk, marking a key step in U.S. digital asset legislation.