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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.
South Korea may let fintech firms, not just exchanges, apply for a new cross-border crypto transfer license launching in December. The Bank of Korea said it does not need to restrict the business to existing VASPs.
Equity-underlying RWA perps surged 121% in May, pushing total RWA derivatives to a record $211B. CoinDesk Research data shows Binance and Hyperliquid dominate; concentration risk is a key watchpoint.
Trojan/CryptoBandits spreads via USB drives, monitors clipboard activity every 500ms, and replaces wallet addresses. Microsoft released IOCs and Defender detection tools.
Microsoft said malware infects Windows PCs via USB, monitors clipboard for crypto keys, and replaces addresses to steal funds. Check list of indicators.
A DECTA survey shows 20.7% of UK SMEs with £50M+ turnover report customer demand for crypto payments, even as security remains the top priority and regulators tighten oversight.
North Korea-linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in crypto in 2025, Chainalysis says. G7 leaders call for joint action but stop short of new sanctions or new exchange rules.
Federal regulators propose requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities like banks. The 60-day comment period opens Monday after the GENIUS Act's first rulemaking step.
Deposits and withdrawals stop June 26. Spot trading may continue. The reason is unconfirmed. Withdraw by the cutoff if you need off-exchange custody.
AllUnity's SEKAU is a MiCA-compliant stablecoin backed 1:1 by Swedish krona reserves. It debuts on Ethereum, Solana, Base, Tempo, and Polygon for institutional settlement.
Custodia and Vantage Bank test a token that functions as a bank deposit inside a shared network and as a stablecoin outside it. The Hazel system runs on Ethereum and targets a Q4 2026 launch.
FIFA Super Soccer hit 10M monthly actives. Gamefam's six-title crossover logged 28M weekly sessions. Web3 studios can adopt seasonal live-ops without leading with tokens.
The Fed, Treasury and other agencies proposed rules requiring stablecoin issuers to adopt bank-level KYC under the GENIUS Act. A 60-day comment period is open. Altcoin ETFs saw modest inflows, while ETH slid below $1,700.
G7 leaders called for joint action against North Korea crypto theft, calling it fuel for nuclear weapons. With $2B stolen in 2025 and recent hacks at Drift Protocol and Humanity Protocol, the threat is escalating. No specific measures were announced.
Bitcoin shed $2,000 in two hours as the US-Iran deal triggered $601M in crypto long liquidations. The Fear & Greed index fell to 15, extreme fear.
71% of Latam institutions now use stablecoins for cross-border payments, with volumes hitting $324B in 2025. Regulatory shifts in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia drive the surge.
The South Korean exchange will add 9 tokens across four batches starting at 6 a.m. KST June 19. Capital rotation between openings and thin Korean order books shape the early action.
Rockstar's GTA 6 pre-order date triggers a memecoin rally on Solana, Ethereum, and BNB Chain. The June 25 catalyst tests whether themed tokens hold value or fade.
A report says ECB President Lagarde directed Greek regulators to block Binance's MiCA license. Unverified. The potential scenario shows the passporting system's vulnerability to political pressure at the ECB level.
Ireland's Gambling Regulatory Authority will require crypto firms to verify fund origins by Q2 2027, part of a 30-measure anti-crime plan targeting money laundering through gambling.
Malta's MFSA proposes 'software-based organizations' for DAOs, addressing governance concentration found in ECB paper. Consultation open until July 10.
G7 leaders called for coordinated action against North Korean-linked hacking groups that have stolen billions in crypto, pushing for shared intelligence and collective countermeasures.
Criminal inflows hit $154B globally; 80% of Brazil's illicit crypto volume went to just five addresses. New rules kick in as licensing deadline looms.
European Banking Association says it is too early to judge stablecoins. Tokenovate CEO argues the real value is in reducing settlement time and capital tied up after trades.
PBOC adds 26 bank branches to CBETS platform for cross-border settlements in digital yuan, as the currency's SWIFT share drops to 2.85%.
Custodia and Vantage built a token that works as FDIC deposit or stablecoin. 600+ community banks can join by 2026. The mechanism uses Ethereum and Infinant's platform.
G7 leaders at Évian-les-Bains ranked North Korea's crypto thefts alongside nuclear programmes. Two 2026 hacks totalling $285M provide fresh evidence. Expect faster freezing of flagged wallets.