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FBI Director Patel warned that decentralized finance won't be tolerated for illicit gains. The IC3's $20.9B figure gives the FBI a mandate to escalate enforcement.
The ED froze ₹6 Cr in accounts from five platforms including Transak and Onmeta for unauthorised cross-border crypto transfers. None had RBI authorisation.
Bank of Russia's new platform for programmable money aims to automate B2B settlements. It faces cybersecurity and corporate adoption hurdles.
Nansen CEO Alex Svanevik says Binance founder CZ missed controlling a $100 billion venture portfolio by walking away from the FTX deal in 2022.
Keel Infrastructure, formerly Bitfarms, jumped 15.8% on the TSX after closing a $458M convertible note deal to fund its shift from Bitcoin mining into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Microsoft uncovered a crypto clipper malware spread via USB that hijacks clipboard content to swap wallet addresses. The campaign uses Tor to hide command servers.
Kaspersky found dozens of infected Wallpaper Engine packages on Steam Workshop. Lumma and Vidar infostealers target crypto wallets.
The June 25 mainnet upgrade introduces native token issuance, cuts withdrawal delays to five days, and boosts node performance. AlphaScala breaks down the B20 standard and what it means for developers.
BlockchAIn Digital Infrastructure's underwriter fully exercised its option for 5M more shares at $1.65, adding $8.25M in proceeds and deepening dilution for existing holders.
Senate Ag Chair John Boozman says many lawmakers don't fully understand the CLARITY Act, even as negotiators claim 80% alignment on core issues. Floor vote timing remains uncertain, with targets ranging from July 4 to after August recess.
Liverpool opens vs Newcastle Aug 23 as crypto firms circle after Premier League gambling ban. FCA warns on unlicensed sponsors. Risk from unregulated partnerships.
Gold dropped 4.75% to $4,100, silver 9% to $63 after yen weakness sparked a carry-trade unwind that also hit crypto. Miner selling adds pressure.
Senate holds last-minute CLARITY Act meetings before August recess. Boozman says most members don't understand the bill. Floor vote more likely in August, Lummis says.
Only 5% of 5,000+ EU crypto entities have secured MiCA approval two weeks before the cutoff. Unapproved firms face mandatory shutdown, reputation damage, and rushed user exits.
Malta's MFSA proposes legal category for DAOs, using governance token distribution and admin keys to distinguish genuine decentralization from controlled projects. Consultation open until July 10.
Microsoft warns of a crypto clipper trojan spreading via USB drives that swaps wallet addresses on the clipboard every half-second. Here is how to protect your funds.
Microsoft's Crypto Clipper malware, active since February 2026, steals seed phrases and swaps wallet addresses via clipboard theft. It spreads through malicious USB shortcut files. Tor-based remote access enables ongoing control.
The CLARITY Act passed the House and a Senate committee. It would settle the SEC vs CFTC fight by sorting tokens into three categories. Here is what it means for traders.
Calais Digital plugged UBS uMINT into its OES engine, posting tokenized money-market shares as margin on Bybit. The move cuts capital drag for multi-venue quant strategies.
Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetual futures drove 80% of $456M in total crypto liquidations, with $361M in longs wiped out. Funding rates turned negative, signaling a shift in positioning.
South Korea's December 2026 crypto FX rules require VASP registration and BOK reporting. The decree on facility standards will determine whether fintechs can compete.
A proposed rule forces stablecoin issuers to verify identities at onboarding, mimicking bank standards. The 60-day comment period under the GENIUS Act starts debate on cost and exchange coverage.
Commission modeling shows a 0.1% crypto transaction levy could raise €3-4B yearly. The real shift: uniform capital gains tax across 27 member states would end tax arbitrage for crypto holders.
SEC proposes scrapping trade-through rule that blocked DeFi equity listings. Coinbase and Galaxy Digital see a path for tokenized stocks in the U.S. market.
Base's Beryl upgrade on Sepolia testnet cuts Ethereum withdrawal times to five days and introduces B20, a native token standard for stablecoins and regulated assets.
Crypto credit suffered its worst day. STRC fell to $82.50, SATA dropped below par. Strive CEO Matt Cole said the selloff was a leverage liquidation, not a credit deterioration, and reserves remain intact.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to settle SEC vs CFTC turf wars over tokens. If passed, crypto firms face new federal compliance rules but gain legal certainty. Committees will decide next.
Seoul weighs fintech access to a new crypto transfer license. The December deadline and tokenized securities guidelines could reshape the market for cross-border payments.
Crypto businesses face stricter checks after Ireland elevated digital assets to its top money-laundering risk tier. A 30-point plan targets exchanges, with new rules by 2027.
The joint review targets perpetuals classification; CME's lawsuit threat adds urgency. Comment period opens 60 days after Federal Register publication.