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Bybit filed a U.S. lawsuit against North Korea-linked Lazarus Group over a $1.5 billion crypto theft and secured an injunction to freeze stolen assets. The exchange has recovered $48.4 million so far.
Brazil's central bank will require delays of up to 24 hours on crypto transfers over $10,000 starting in 2027, targeting scam proceeds moved via stablecoins.
Verified violent crypto thefts surged 1,079% YoY to $124M exposure in H1 2026. Chainalysis links incidents to bitcoin price moves as stablecoins dominate illicit volume.
BitMEX explored a sale for two years before closing, as founder control, falling volume, and legal baggage deterred buyers. The exchange will shut Sept. 23 after an 11-year run.
Gate's SPCX token logged $700M of volume. SpaceX stock rose 6.1% through a record 911.5M-share unlock. Musk's own 40% stake stays locked to 2027.
Trump Media and Crypto.com ended their $6.42B CRO treasury plan. On-chain data shows 7,281 BTC moved out of Trump Media's wallet, with $850M at cost sent to Crypto.com.
Trump Media and Crypto.com scrapped a $6.42 billion digital-asset treasury venture as Senate Democrats push ethics restrictions on White House crypto ties.
Thune's cloture filing preserves a fast path for the crypto market structure bill when the Senate returns September 12, though 60 votes and policy disputes remain.
EU plans MiCA revision in 2027 after stablecoin rules left Tether's USDT off regulated exchanges. 42 e-money token issuers are now authorized under the bloc's framework.
Tokenized funds hit $9B AUM in Q1 2026, up 181% YoY. On-chain stablecoin market cap reaches $297.6B. Hyperliquid leads Q1 revenue. TradeXYZ RWA perpetuals up 20x.
Brazil's central bank will delay crypto transfers above $10,000 for up to 24 hours starting 2027, targeting fraud involving stablecoins and foreign wallets.
Thune's cloture filing on the crypto Clarity Act sets up a September Senate vote. Democratic opposition over stablecoin yields and ethics rules threatens passage.
Coinbase suspended trading for IDEX, LRC, OMNI, PIRATE and FIS, citing low activity. Holders can still withdraw. The delisting follows a broader review that has removed over a dozen assets since late 2024.
Cardano, Bitcoin SV, and OKB are testing resistance after breakout attempts. ADA eyes $0.257, BSV targets $17.50, and OKB presses $98–$101 supply zone.
Trump Media pulls back from crypto after $555M in Bitcoin losses, cancels CRO staking venture, and faces SEC probe into TRUMP memecoin. Merger with TAE Technologies takes priority.
The Senate opened a procedural vote on the Crypto Clarity Act, keeping the bill alive for a September return. The next step is a floor vote, likely after the summer break.
Senate Majority Leader Thune filed a motion for a September procedural vote on the CLARITY Act. The bill needs 60 votes to advance, with disputes over ethics and stablecoin rewards unresolved.
Thune filed cloture on the CLARITY Act early Saturday, setting up a vote after the August recess. Stablecoin yield clause remains a sticking point as banks lobby for changes.
Bybit sues North Korea's Lazarus Group over $1.5B hack; US court freezes assets. Over 90% of stolen crypto remains untraced, with only 5.3% recovered. The exchange seeks treble damages.
Brian Armstrong says stablecoin use and tokenization are expanding despite the CLARITY Act delay, as the Senate returns in September. Coinbase's USDC business hangs on rewards rules.
BitMEX will shut down Sep 23 after a failed $1B sale attempt. Exodus walked away over founder control and market share loss. Customers must withdraw by deadline.
OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether for alleged Iran-linked crypto flows. The Treasury also targeted a network of companies and betting sites, expanding pressure on intermediaries.
Kraken's new in-app verification banner and one-time code let users confirm a support callback is legitimate before moving funds, countering a surge in impersonation scams.
Governments from Washington to Hong Kong are finalizing rules to identify, freeze, and redirect stablecoin transfers. The U.S. Treasury proposed GENIUS Act rules; UK, EU, and Asia follow.
IMF's Dan Katz says domestic stablecoins may drive users toward dollar-pegged tokens, citing liquidity and cross-border acceptance as key draws.
US sanctions Shelbit and Aban Tether for moving billions for Iran's IRGC. Over $4B traced through Dubai exchange. Treasury warns crypto platforms face secondary sanctions risk.
Thune confirmed the CLARITY Act won't reach the floor before recess. Democratic opposition blocks the 60-vote path; September is the next target.
EU diplomats told Euronews the MiCA review will address non-EU stablecoin issuers left out of current rules, as well as tokenization. The decision comes as the US pushes its own stablecoin legislation.
Thune's office told crypto leaders he will file cloture before recess, setting up a September Senate vote. Stablecoin yield remains the sticking point, with banks lobbying Republicans to change language.
Expedited discovery lets Bybit seek account identities and balances from US-based platforms after 90% of stolen assets became untraceable.