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Polymarket suffers $2.9M theft via frontend compromise; users to be reimbursed
Polymarket disclosed a security breach where attackers injected malicious code into its frontend, resulting in $2.9M in stolen funds. The platform has contained the incident, removed the compromised dependency, and committed to refunding affected users.
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SBI Holdings to acquire Bitbank crypto exchange for $289M
Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings announced plans to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank, with the deal expected to close in October.
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MiCA enforcement begins July 1: EU exchanges must secure CASP authorization
The EU's Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) takes effect July 1, requiring all exchanges serving European customers to obtain official Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization or cease operations. Kraken reports it has secured authorization.
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Binance bStocks tokenized stocks product hits $100M in assets
Binance CEO CZ announced that the exchange's bStocks tokenized stock offering has reached $100 million in assets under management, marking a growth milestone for the product.
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Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs see sixth straight day of outflows
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $696M in net outflows on June 25, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw $81.9M exit, both extending a six-day outflow streak.
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Bitfinex transfers ~$190M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 190.65 million USDT from Bitfinex to Tether's treasury, signaling potential redemption or reserve management activity.
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Tether moves 500M USDT to Binance from treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 500 million USDT from Tether's treasury to Binance, likely for liquidity or operational purposes.
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Institutional Bitcoin Position Loss Exposes Market Concentration Risk
A major crypto strategy has accumulated a $13 billion paper loss on bitcoin holdings, a figure that exceeds the total market capitalization of hundreds of altcoins, underscoring the extreme concentration of capital and risk in the crypto market.
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Spot crypto ETFs see net outflows on June 25
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and HYPE spot ETFs experienced net outflows totaling over $786M on June 25, with BTC leading declines at $696M.
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USDT overtakes ETH in fully diluted valuation ranking
Tether's fully diluted valuation reached $191.5B, surpassing Ethereum's $187.5B to claim the second-largest FDV position after Bitcoin, as ETH declined 5.5% in 24 hours.
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U.S. enacts GENIUS Act, first federal stablecoin regulatory framework
The GENIUS Act became U.S. law on July 18, 2025, establishing the first comprehensive federal framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. The law defines issuance rules, backing requirements, redemption rights, and regulatory oversight.
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Paxos gold token launches on Solana via Sunrise DeFi
Paxos's gold-backed token (PAXG) is now available on the Solana blockchain through Sunrise DeFi, expanding access to tokenized precious metals on a major layer-1 network.
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Binance to halt EU services next week after MiCA licence rejection
Binance is suspending service to EU clients starting next week following rejection of its bloc-wide licence application in Greece, ahead of July 1 MiCA compliance deadline. The exchange plans to reapply through France and has notified users in Poland, Italy, Spain and France.
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Binance to exit EU markets next week over MiCA licensing gap
Binance is ceasing service to EU clients starting next week after failing to obtain a MiCA licence, instructing customers in Poland, Italy, Spain and France to withdraw funds, per Financial Times reporting.
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BitMine joins Russell 1000 with 4.88M ETH staked
BitMine, a major Ethereum treasury company, will be added to the Russell 1000 Index on June 26. The firm holds 5.67M ETH and has staked 4.88M ETH (86% of holdings) for an annualized yield of $233M.
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XRP's 90-day moving average hits lowest since August 2022
XRP's 90-day simple moving average has fallen to its lowest point since August 2022, according to Glassnode data, as selling pressure intensifies and more holders exit positions at a loss.
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Base network recovers after 2-hour outage caused by consensus fault
Coinbase's Base blockchain experienced a roughly two-hour service disruption on Thursday due to a consensus layer issue before restoring normal operations.
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Bitcoin dips below $59K amid broader Asian equity selloff
Bitcoin fell below $59,000 as macro headwinds weighed on crypto and regional equities. South Korea's Kospi index plunged over 8%, triggering trading halts.
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Bitmine stakes additional 160K ETH, bringing total to 4.88M
Bitmine, associated with Fundstrat's Tom Lee, staked another 160,480 ETH, bringing its total staked position to 4.88M ETH (86% of holdings), according to on-chain data.
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AscendEX reportedly facing withdrawal delays amid suspected liquidity shortfall
ZachXBT flagged multiple user reports of AscendEX delaying or blocking withdrawals for extended periods. On-chain analysis suggests the exchange's reserves lack significant holdings of major tokens like ETH, USDT, and SOL, pointing to possible liquidity strain.
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Stablecoin issuer plans Nasdaq listing as USDe supply drops sharply
A stablecoin platform is pursuing a Nasdaq debut this week amid a significant decline in its native token's circulating supply, which has fallen 70% from October's $14B peak.
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Sharplink resumes Ethereum buying after 8 months, acquires 5,000 ETH
Sharplink purchased 5,000 ETH in its first Ethereum acquisition in eight months, shortly after backing Ethlabs, a nonprofit founded by former Ethereum Foundation researchers.
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Binance transfers 500M USDT to Tether Treasury
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 500 million USDT from Binance to Tether's treasury, valued at approximately $499 million. The movement may signal stablecoin rebalancing or redemption activity.
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South Korea's KOSPI halts trading after 8% plunge triggers circuit breaker
South Korea's main stock index KOSPI dropped over 8% and triggered an automatic trading halt lasting 20 minutes, signaling broader market volatility affecting a key crypto jurisdiction.
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BitGo cuts 15% workforce, pivots to AI infrastructure and stablecoins
BitGo announced a 15% staff reduction as it refocuses on core areas including security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-powered infrastructure.
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South Korea's KOSPI halts after 8% plunge triggers circuit breaker
South Korea's main stock index KOSPI experienced a sharp 8% decline, prompting an automatic trading halt via circuit breaker mechanism. The event signals broader market volatility with potential spillover effects on risk assets.
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874 BTC moved to Coinbase Institutional from unknown wallet
Whale Alert detected a transfer of 874 bitcoin (worth ~$51M) from an unidentified address to Coinbase's institutional custody wallet, a potential indicator of institutional activity or liquidation pressure.
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Tether briefly surpasses Ethereum in market capitalization
Tether's market cap momentarily exceeded Ethereum's, with USDT at $186.06B versus ETH at $185.66B, marking a rare ranking shift between the two major assets.
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ARK Invest adds crypto and fintech positions across ETF portfolio
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased shares of Robinhood, Coinbase, Circle, and Blockchain Coinbase Custody across its exchange-traded funds in a single trading day.
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Ark Invest adds to positions in Coinbase, Circle, Robinhood as stocks decline
Ark Invest increased holdings in Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood shares during a period of stock weakness. Cathie Wood cited declining inflation and productivity gains as supporting factors.
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SharpLink resumes ETH buying after 8-month pause, acquires 5,000 tokens
SharpLink purchased 5,000 ETH (approximately $7.85M) from FalconX, marking the entity's first significant ETH acquisition in eight months.
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BitGo cuts 15% of staff, refocuses on stablecoins and AI infrastructure
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe announced the company will reduce its workforce by approximately 15%, redirecting resources toward security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-driven infrastructure. The company characterizes the layoffs as a one-time adjustment.
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CFTC proposes unified data reporting framework for event contracts
The CFTC is seeking public input on new data reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts, moving away from its previous case-by-case no-action letter approach.
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SharpLink resumes ETH buying after 8 months, receives 5,000 ETH
On-chain tracker reports SharpLink acquired 5,000 ETH (~$7.85M) from FalconX, marking its first purchase in 8 months. The entity now holds 876,285 ETH with an average cost basis around $3,609.
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BitGo cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring move
Crypto custody and infrastructure provider BitGo has laid off 15% of staff. CEO Mike Belshe characterized the reduction as a one-time action and said the company does not anticipate further cuts.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin issuance event on-chain.
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Polymarket hit by third-party breach; $3M in user funds stolen
Polymarket's website frontend was compromised via a third-party provider breach, enabling attackers to steal approximately $3 million in user assets—mostly pUSD stablecoin converted to ETH. Fewer than 15 accounts were affected; the platform says the flaw is patched and victims will be reimbursed.
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Aave founder denies discount sale rumors, previews Aavenomics 3.0 buyback
Stani Kulechov addressed speculation about AAVE token sales, reaffirming that all protocol revenue flows to the Aave DAO. He also signaled an upcoming Aavenomics 3.0 update featuring an automated buyback mechanism.
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