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Kraken Acquires Dutch Broker, and More

BeInCrypto’s comprehensive Europe Crypto Roundup covers the latest news and trends shaping the continent’s crypto landscape. With reporters across key markets like Germany, France, and the UK, we provide in-depth insights into evolving regulatory environment, adoption rates, major industry events, and market movements.
This week’s roundup covers Societe Generale’s partnership with Bitpanda, Kraken’s acquisition of a Dutch broker to boost its European expansion, and other major stories.
Dutch Regulator Warns of Crypto Pump-and-Dump Risks
The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) has issued a warning about the dangers of cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes, just ahead of new European Union regulations under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). MiCA, which will come into effect on December 30, will explicitly ban crypto market manipulation tactics schemes across the Europe.
According to an official press release, the AFM will oversee the enforcement of these new rules in the Netherlands. The regulator has investigated several pump-and-dump schemes and plans to enforce strict measures once MiCA takes full effect.
A pump-and-dump scheme involves artificially inflating the price of a cryptocurrency by spreading misleading or exaggerated information. Promoters typically buy the asset at a low price, generate hype to attract public investment, and then sell their holdings at the inflated price.
Read more: What Is Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)?
Hanzo van Beusekom, a member of the AFM’s executive board, highlighted that pump-and-dump schemes “undermine trust” in the crypto market, which is “essential for the long-term potential of digital assets.”
Societe Generale Forge Partners with Bitpanda for Euro Stablecoin
Global banking giant Societe Generale has teamed up with Bitpanda to expand the role of stablecoins in the financial system. The partnership focuses on promoting Societe Generale’s euro-denominated stablecoin, EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), through its blockchain subsidiary, Societe Generale-FORGE.
Bitpanda will help drive mainstream adoption of the EURCV, which will play a key role in the European crypto industry. According to Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of Bitpanda, euro-based stablecoins will be critical for integrating traditional finance with digital assets.
“Fully regulated stablecoins are the bridge that will make it possible. We will work with Societe Generale-FORGE to bring that future one step closer,” he stated.
Stablecoins act as the primary link between fiat currencies and the world of cryptocurrencies. Providing investors with access to regulated stablecoins is a crucial step for attracting more investment into the crypto market.
Societe Generale’s EURCV stablecoin will be compliant with the MiCA regulations and will be listed on Bitpanda’s trading platform. As of 2023, Societe Generale ranks as the world’s 19th largest banking group, managing over $1.7 trillion in total assets.
Assetera Launches Secondary Tokenized Real-World Asset Market on Polygon
Assetera, Europe’s first regulated blockchain-based secondary market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), is set to launch on Polygon. Regulated by the Austrian Financial Market Authority, Assetera will use its own smart contracts on the Polygon blockchain.
The platform will cater to retail, professional, and institutional clients, offering tokenized financial instruments such as securities, money market instruments, fund units, and derivatives. In addition, Assetera will provide tokenized RWAs like real estate and art.
All trading will be conducted directly on the Polygon network, using stablecoins for purchase, clearing, and settlement via atomic swaps. The platform will operate 24/7 without manual intervention.
Read more: How To Invest in Real-World Crypto Assets (RWA)?
Assetera will support both custodial and non-custodial wallets, with plans to introduce bank-managed wallets. The platform has partnered with Sumsub, Chainalysis, and Fireblocks to ensure Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance.
Kraken Acquires Dutch Broker BCM to Boost European Expansion
Kraken has acquired Coin Meester (BCM), one of the Netherlands’ oldest registered crypto brokers, as part of its ongoing push to expand across Europe. This acquisition strengthens Kraken’s presence in the Dutch market and enhances its ability to operate with a registered Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in France and Poland.
Brian Grahan, Kraken’s managing director for Europe, highlighted the importance of the acquisition in a September 24 announcement.
“The completion of the BCM acquisition is a key milestone in our European expansion, allowing us to leverage our strong footprint and market-leading position in euro volume and liquidity to significantly grow our market share in the years ahead,” he stated.
Kraken has ramped up its European expansion over the last two years, preparing for the upcoming regulatory framework. The exchange can now offer regulated VASP services directly or through partnerships in several countries, including Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, France, Poland, and the Netherlands.
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Solana (SOL) Price Risks Dip Below $110 as Bears Gain Control

Solana (SOL) has dropped over 6% in the past seven days and has been trading below $150 since March 6. The current trend shows clear bearish signals across multiple indicators.
From a death cross to a rising ADX and a red Ichimoku Cloud, technicals suggest growing downside pressure. With SOL nearing key support, the next few days could be critical for its price direction.
SOL Ichimoku Cloud Paints A Bearish Picture
The Ichimoku Cloud chart for Solana shows a clear bearish structure, with price action trading below both the Kijun-sen (red line) and Tenkan-sen (blue line).
The Lagging Span (green line) is also positioned below the price candles and the cloud, reinforcing the negative outlook. The Kumo ahead is red and descending, suggesting that resistance remains strong in the near term.

Solana has struggled to break above short-term resistance levels and remains stuck in a downward channel. The thin nature of the current cloud suggests weak support, making the price vulnerable to further downside if bearish momentum continues.
For a reversal, Solana would need to break above the Kijun-sen and push decisively toward the cloud, but for now, the trend remains tilted to the downside.
Solana DMI Shows Sellers Are In Control
Solana’s DMI chart shows a sharp rise in the ADX, now at 40.87—up from 19.74 just three days ago.
The ADX (Average Directional Index) measures the strength of a trend, with values above 25 indicating a strong trend and values above 40 signaling a very strong one.
This surge confirms that the current downtrend in SOL is gaining momentum.

At the same time, the +DI has dropped from 17.32 to 8.82, while the -DI has climbed to 31.09, where it has held steady for the past two days.
This setup suggests that the sellers are firmly in control, and the downtrend is strong and also strengthening.
As long as the -DI remains dominant and ADX stays elevated, SOL is likely to remain under pressure in the short term.
Can Solana Drop Below $110 Soon?
Solana recently formed a death cross, a bearish signal where short-term moving averages cross below long-term ones.
It’s now approaching key support at $120—if that level breaks, Solana price could drop to $112, and possibly below $110 for the first time since February 2024.

If bulls step in and buying pressure returns, SOL could rebound toward resistance at $136.
A breakout above that level may lead to a push toward $147, which acted as strong resistance just five days ago.
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Top 3 Made in USA Coins to Watch This Week

Made in USA coins are showing mixed signals as April begins, with XRP, SUI, and Pi Network (PI) standing out. XRP leads in market cap but also posted the biggest drop among the top 10, down 10.6% this week.
SUI is the only major gainer, up 3.8%, showing some strength despite broader weakness. Meanwhile, PI has been the worst performer, plunging over 23% and staying below $1 all week.
XRP
XRP is the largest Made in USA crypto by market cap, but it’s also down 10.6% over the last 7 days—the biggest drop among the top 10. This sharp correction could present an opportunity, especially with Trump’s “Liberation Day” event coming up on April 2.
If XRP builds an uptrend, it could push to test resistance at $2.22. A breakout there may lead to moves toward $2.47 and even $2.59 if momentum grows.

If the downtrend continues, XRP could revisit support at $2.06. A breakdown below that level might drag it further down to $1.90.
With volatility rising and a possible narrative shift on the horizon, XRP could be a key coin to watch this week.
SUI
SUI is the only among major Made in USA cryptos showing gains over the past week, up 3.8%, even though it’s still down 13% over the last 30 days. This resilience sets it apart from the rest of the pack.
In the last 24 hours, trading volume has dropped 15% to $767 million. The coin’s current market cap is $7.43 billion.

SUI’s EMA lines recently formed a death cross, hinting at a possible downtrend. If confirmed, the price could drop to $2.23, with further downside to $2.11 and $1.96.
If SUI manages to reverse the trend, it could climb toward $2.50. A breakout there would open the door to $2.83, nearly 20% higher from current levels.
Pi Network (PI)
Pi Network (PI) is the biggest loser among Made in USA cryptos this week, with its price down over 23% in the last seven days.
It has been trading below $1 throughout the entire week.

If sentiment shifts, PI could rebound toward resistance at $1.05. A breakout there might lead to a push-up to $1.23.
But if bearish pressure continues, PI could fall to test support at $0.718. A drop below that would send it to $0.62—its lowest level since February 21.
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3 Token Unlocks for April: Parcl, deBridge, Scroll

Three major token unlocks involving PRCL, DBR, and SCR are set to take place in April. Parcl will unlock 161.7 million PRCL on April 16, followed by deBridge unlocking 1.11 billion DBR on April 17 and Scroll releasing 40 million SCR on April 22.
These events could significantly impact each token’s supply dynamics and short-term price action. With large allocations set aside for contributors, partners, and airdrops, these unlocks are worth watching closely.
Parcl (PRCL)
Unlock Date: April 16
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 161.7 million PRCL (16.2% of Total Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 270.8 million PRCL
Total supply: 1 Billion PRCL
Parcl is a decentralized exchange that lets users trade real estate price movements without owning property. The ecosystem—made up of Parcl, Parcl Labs, and Parcl Limited—governs the Parcl Protocol, which offers synthetic exposure to real-world real estate markets. It allows users to go long or short on property prices across different regions.
On April 16, 161.7 million PRCL tokens, worth roughly $15.56 million, will be unlocked. This could increase the token supply and lead to short-term market volatility.
The unlock includes 92.4 million tokens for early supporters and advisors, and 69.3 million for core contributors. PRCL price is down 33% in the last 30 days and trading below $0.1 since yesterday.

deBridge (DBR)
Unlock Date: April 17
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 1.11 billion DBR (11.1% of Total Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 1.16 billion
Total supply: 10 Billion DBR
deBridge is a cross-chain protocol that allows users to transfer assets and data between different blockchains. It aims to simplify interoperability and make decentralized applications more connected and efficient.
On April 17, 1.11 billion BDR tokens, worth around $32.19 million, will be unlocked. This unlock will nearly double the current circulating supply, adding roughly 95% more tokens to the market.
The allocation includes 400 million for core contributors, 340 million for strategic partners, and 176.93 million for the ecosystem. The rest goes to the community, foundation, and validators. Despite the upcoming unlock, deBridge has gained nearly 38% in the past month, with its market cap now nearing $34 million.

Unlock Date: April 22
Number of Tokens to be Unlocked: 40 million SCR (4% of Total Supply)
Current Circulating Supply: 190 million
Total supply: 1 Billion SCR
Scroll is a Layer 2 solution built to improve Ethereum’s scalability and efficiency. It uses zkRollup technology to lower transaction costs and increase throughput, helping ease issues like high gas fees and congestion.
On April 22, 40 million SCR tokens, valued at about $11.52 million, will be unlocked. This unlock could introduce added liquidity to the market and maybe renewed interest in Scroll. Its price is down roughly 46% in the last 30 days, with its market cap at $55 million, down from its peak of $265 in October 2024.
All 40 million tokens are allocated for airdrops.

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