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Stablecoin rules are law. The CLARITY Act is moving. But Oobit CEO Amram Adar says the real bottleneck for crypto payments is infrastructure, not legislation.
South Korean police named Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won a bribery suspect in a probe tied to lawmaker Kim Byung-kee. The investigation raises questions about Bithumb's operations and crypto market sentiment.
Kraken named FIFA crypto partner; Predictstreet token quadrupled. With eight MENA teams in the 2026 World Cup, fan engagement and token volatility are the real plays.
The DOJ charged two people with laundering over $389M in crypto, filed a $225M USDT forfeiture, and cited FBI data showing a 58% rise in ATM fraud losses.
Citi's Digital Depositary Receipts let wealthy investors hold private company stakes via blockchain. First issuer Kaleido. The product adapts depositary receipts for private markets, with Citi as issuer and custodian on SIX infrastructure.
Binance's Philippines return plan hit a new regulatory snag: the central bank confirmed neither the exchange nor its partner holds a required VASP license. BlockShoals has 90 days to find a licensed local partner.
PPI hit 6.5% in May, the highest since 2022, complicating Fed rate-cut bets and pressuring Bitcoin and other risk assets.
Japan's lower house approved a crypto reform bill cutting the gains tax to a flat 20% by 2028, reclassifying assets as financial instruments under FIEA.
BlackRock's crypto holdings dropped $12.45B in 11 days as BTC and ETH prices fell and ETFs sold. A Binance transfer of 2,493 BTC and 12,679 ETH signals ongoing distribution, Onchain Lens data shows.
Hungary's new government scraps jail sentences for crypto transactions after EU intervention, ending a 2025 crackdown that drove platforms like Revolut out of the market and hit hundreds of thousands of users.
Domain activity around guildwars3.com preceded ArenaNet's June 5 announcement. For Web3 MMOs, the lesson is clear: credible breadcrumbs build trust faster than hype.
O'Leary expects regulatory clarity to unlock institutional capital. The Clarity Act cleared a Senate committee with bipartisan support; Polymarket sees 49% odds.
BSP confirms Binance and BlockShoals lack VASP licenses. SEC sandbox now requires integration with a licensed operator within 90 days before onboarding.
Citigroup is developing a blockchain marketplace for tokenized shares of private companies, aiming to boost liquidity and give pre-IPO access to firms like SpaceX and Anthropic.
A Seeking Alpha analyst argues Sharplink offers a purer bet on ETH price cycles than Bitmine, citing founder risk at the latter. No price forecast is attached.
Digital Asset Holdings raised $355 million from a16z and others for its institutional blockchain Canton Network, which has supported $6 trillion in tokenized issuance.
South Korean police named Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as a suspect in a bribery probe involving a lawmaker's son. The case adds regulatory uncertainty for one of Korea's largest crypto exchanges.
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index hit 9, its lowest since 2022. But onchain data shows shallower drawdowns than prior cycles, with 10.46M BTC at a loss — a historic bottom signal.
Two states move to ban crypto kiosks after FBI data shows $388M in losses. Operators face 90-day removal deadlines and fines up to $20,000. More states may follow.
Hungary will remove prison penalties for crypto trading after 2025 restrictions triggered a trading slump. The government cited an EU investigation and a new political mandate.
Brazil star's calf strain puts World Cup opener in doubt. His $1.12M BAYC NFT has lost most of its value. June 8-9 fitness tests are decisive. The NFT market hasn't moved.
Japan's lower house passed a bill shifting crypto regulation to financial-instruments law, cutting taxes and opening the door to ETFs. The FSA cited 14 million accounts and retail-driven growth.
TetherBack rebates up to 70% of trading fees in USDT across eight exchanges including WEEX and Bybit. How the self-rebate model works and what it changes for derivatives traders.
Luno CEO James Lanigan warns South Africa's proposed capital-flow rules could block businesses from the $33 trillion stablecoin market. Comment deadline June 30.
Cecabank begins institutional crypto custody and trading under MiCA, with Renta 4 Banco as first client. Passporting to Ireland, Portugal, Luxembourg underway.
The firm tracks over 500 million wallet addresses, giving traders real-time visibility into whale moves and exchange flows. The AI-powered V2 upgrade is next.
Philippines central bank says Binance and BlockShoals lack the VASP license for crypto services, complicating the exchange's return via the SEC sandbox.
Japan's lower house passed a bill reclassifying crypto as securities, cutting taxes to 20%, and opening an ETF path. The legislation heads to the upper chamber.
Futu gets SFC nod to lend against stock holdings for crypto trades. The 100% capital deduction on crypto collateral makes securities the efficient route.
Estadio Azteca wraps a $300M facelift for the 2026 World Cup opener. Days before kickoff, Kraken becomes FIFA's Official Crypto Exchange Supporter.