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CertiK's new platform connects vetted researchers with web3 projects for ongoing security testing, aiming to curb the billions lost to crypto exploits each year.
Republican senators introduced an AI security bill days after the GENIUS Act passed. No public details yet on specific measures or timeline for a vote.
Small-project thefts drove 40 crypto hacks in June, per PeckShield. The $75.9M total included a $31M loss at Humanity Protocol. H1 2025 nears $580M.
ESMA's interim register lists 244 authorized crypto firms as the MiCA transition deadline passes. New additions in Italy and France show which jurisdictions are processing licenses fastest.
Shanghai court sentenced five to 2.5–6 years for illegal FX transfers using crypto. The case shows China's enforcement of capital controls and its crypto trading ban.
Binance halted new registrations and spot trading for EU users after MiCA went live. Withdrawals remain open. The exchange withdrew its Greek license bid and is seeking authorization elsewhere.
LMAX Group and Standard Chartered executed the first live trades under a digital asset prime brokerage model, settling spot Bitcoin and Ether on a T+1 basis.
Upbit's 13 million users and $1.5T in volume fuel an international expansion push, as the Korean exchange eyes new markets beyond its dominant home turf.
Trump's 2025 filings show over $1.4B in crypto income. Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act fell to 39% amid an ethics fight over a conflict-of-interest provision.
The French bank's EURXT token targets settlement for tokenized assets and competes with non-bank euro stablecoins under MiCA rules.
Binance's Direct Stocks product crossed $1B in equities acquired and $3B in trading volume in its first 30 days, putting it ahead of most crypto-native stock platforms at launch.
Greece's regulator flagged AML concerns and CZ's criminal record. Binance withdrew its MiCA application and will halt EU services July 1. Coinbase and OKX are circling the user base.
Forward Industries bought 500,000 SOL worth $38 million, sending shares up 17%. The Nasdaq-listed company now holds roughly 620,000 SOL in its corporate treasury.
Delgado admitted to at least $250 million in investor losses from a crypto liquidity pool scheme; sentencing set for Oct. 8. Forfeiture includes properties, luxury cars, watches, and jewelry.
Gate Europe secured a MiCA CASP license and a Payment Institution license from the Bank of Lithuania, the exchange said Tuesday. The dual authorization lets the exchange offer spot trading, custody, and fiat on-ramp services across the European Economic Area under a single regulatory passport.
The overturning of Humphrey's Executor gives presidents more control over SEC and CFTC commissioners, making US crypto policy more vulnerable to political shifts.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce expects the Clarity Act to pass this summer, splitting crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC. Chairman Paul Atkins pledged to make the U.S. the global crypto hub.
A fake Polymarket trading bot on GitHub delivered an infostealer to 53 developers. The malware targets wallet keys, browser passwords, and cloud credentials. SafeDep identified 30 malicious npm packages tied to the campaign.
Venga's MiCA authorization from Spain's CNMV lets it operate across the EU. The July 1 deadline means many firms without approval face exit.
Crédit Agricole launched EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, used to settle the first tokenized UCITS fund subscription. The bank's scale gives it an edge over dollar-pegged tokens.
Cloudflare's Monetization Gateway uses the x402 protocol to charge for API calls, datasets, and content access. CEO Prince calls it a marketplace for an AI-driven internet.
Talos reports $8.35B in crypto long liquidations in Q2, slashing open interest and order-book depth. Traders face thinner liquidity entering Q3 with higher slippage risk.
Trump's disclosure shows $1B+ in crypto income for 2025, mostly from meme-coin royalties and World Liberty Financial. His actual holdings: a Bitcoin stake above $50 million.
Taiwan's new crypto law imposes licensing, stablecoin reserve rules, and fraud penalties carrying up to 10 years. Existing VASPs have 21 months to comply.
Neyro's acquisition of Fiduciary Standard AG lands weeks before the EU's MiCA cliff. Only 17% of pre-MiCA entities have full authorization. The deal signals a compliance-first strategy.
MiCA's full effect cuts registered crypto firms from 3,000 to an estimated 300-400. Industry leaders disagree on fairness, enforcement, and who wins.
MiCA forces offshore spot platforms out of Europe on July 1, but crypto perpetual futures remain unregulated. Loss rates run 74-89%, and traders can still access 50x leverage from unlicensed venues. ICE's Alpha Score of 37/100 reflects the pressure.
A group of 1,692 British investors files £150M claim against Binance in UK High Court over unauthorized derivatives sales. Exchange withdraws MiCA application in Greece.
Poland's crypto firms face a regulatory grey zone as delayed licensing law leaves them unable to get MiCA approval at home, pushing some to seek licenses in Lithuania or Estonia.
Crédit Agricole launches EURXT, a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin on Ethereum, with 20 million tokens in circulation. It has already settled a tokenized Amundi money market fund subscription.