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Polish exchange Kanga obtains MiCA license in Latvia for EU operations
Kanga, a Poland-based crypto exchange, has obtained a Class 3 MiCA license from Latvia, allowing it to offer crypto services across the EU. The move comes as Poland continues working on its own MiCA implementation framework.
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$1B in crypto liquidations in 24 hours, longs hit hardest
Crypto markets saw roughly $1 billion in liquidations over the past day, with long positions accounting for approximately $780 million of the total.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin gains regulatory approval in Japan
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has received official approval for use in Japan, marking a regulatory win for the company in a major Asian market.
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South Korea fines Bithumb for unauthorized overseas data transfers
South Korean regulators penalized Bithumb approximately $136,000 for breaching personal data protection rules by transferring user information abroad without consent.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see $469M outflow; Ethereum ETFs down $30M on June 24
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $469M on June 24, though Grayscale's BTC Mini Trust saw inflows of $23.6M. Ethereum spot ETFs posted $30.2M in net outflows, with Fidelity's FETH leading declines at $15.7M.
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Whale withdraws 17.7K ETH from Binance in apparent accumulation move
A newly created wallet withdrew approximately 17,675 ETH (~$28.6M) from Binance, according to on-chain monitoring. The large off-exchange transfer is typically interpreted as a sign of whale accumulation.
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MemeCore crashes 75% on insider concentration concerns
MemeCore token fell over 75% in 24 hours to $0.67, amid questions about insiders controlling more than 90% of supply and the token's $6B valuation.
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Bitcoin, ether see $1B in liquidations as AI trade volatility spills into crypto
Bitcoin fell to its lowest level since early June amid a wave of liquidations totaling $1 billion, tracking weakness in AI-related equities. Earnings from Micron and SK Hynix's U.S. listing plans helped stabilize the sector.
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Dormant whale exits 27.5K ETH after 7 years, realizes $39M profit
A long-inactive Ethereum whale sold 27,585 ETH over two days at ~$1,625 per coin, netting over $39M in gains. The address had accumulated unrealized profits exceeding $130M at peak valuations.
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House Democrats press SEC on AI trading agents for retail investors
Congressional Democrats have asked the SEC to clarify its oversight of trading platforms deploying AI agents that make autonomous investment decisions for retail users.
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CoinEx processed billions in Iran-linked transactions, TRM Labs reports
TRM Labs reports that CoinEx processed $3.8 billion in funds linked to Iran and interacted with sanctioned entities including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Russian organizations.
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DeFi sector sees $70B decline amid trust concerns
DeFi protocols have experienced a substantial $70 billion reduction in total value, raising questions about user confidence in the sector.
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$10B in Bitcoin options expire Friday on Deribit
Approximately $10 billion worth of Bitcoin options contracts are scheduled to expire on the Deribit exchange this Friday, which analysts note could amplify price volatility in an already pressured market.
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MemeCore's M token plunges 80% amid questions over price support
M token crashed from ~$3 to ~$0.50 in hours, erasing ~$3B in market cap with no exploit or official announcement. Onchain analyst ZachXBT had previously flagged insider price manipulation in April.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin approved and launches in Japan
Japan's financial regulator cleared Ripple's USD-backed RLUSD as a payment instrument, enabling SBI VC Trade to offer it to both institutional and retail customers. The stablecoin currently has about $1.7 billion in circulation.
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Bitcoin support level faces test ahead of Thursday PCE inflation data
Bitcoin has established a new support level that could be challenged by Thursday's U.S. core PCE inflation report, a key economic indicator affecting crypto markets.
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Abracadabra raises rates to stabilize MIM stablecoin amid depeg
Abracadabra protocol is increasing interest rates across its Cauldrons to encourage debt repayment and reduce MIM supply as the stablecoin continues to trade below peg.
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Fed balance sheet hits $6.74T, highest since March 2025
The Federal Reserve's balance sheet has expanded to $6.74 trillion, marking its peak since March 2025, with total assets rising $162.8 billion year-to-date. This signals increased monetary accommodation in the broader economy.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live in Japan via SBI VC Trade
Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan following regulatory clearance, making it available to both institutional and retail traders through SBI VC Trade.
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Iran-linked wallets moved billions through CoinEx, WSJ reports
According to Wall Street Journal reporting, wallets connected to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion through crypto exchange CoinEx since 2019, with some funds allegedly tied to Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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Kalshi eyes $40B valuation in new funding round
Prediction market platform Kalshi is in talks to raise capital at a $40 billion valuation, nearly double its previous funding round, signaling investor appetite for regulated derivatives platforms.
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Coinbase obtains MiCA license from Luxembourg, gains EU-wide crypto services approval
Coinbase has secured a Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg's financial regulator, enabling it to offer crypto products across all 27 EU member states under unified rules.
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Binance CEO says U.S. crypto firms fear exchange's potential market re-entry
CZ, Binance's CEO, stated that several American crypto businesses are concerned about the possibility of Binance re-entering the U.S. market, signaling ongoing competitive tensions in the domestic crypto sector.
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Iran allegedly used CoinEx to move billions in sanctions evasion
According to Wall Street Journal reporting, Iran transferred approximately $3.84 billion through CoinEx cryptocurrency exchange as part of efforts to circumvent US sanctions.
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WSJ: Iran-linked wallets moved $3.84B through CoinEx, bypassing U.S. sanctions
Wall Street Journal reported that Iran-linked entities transferred over $3.84 billion via CoinEx, reportedly to circumvent U.S. economic sanctions. Investigators traced unusual activity from wallets linked to Iran's central bank and connected them to $1.5 billion stolen by North Korean hackers from Bybit.
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Coinbase CEO eyes more deals after $2.9B Deribit acquisition
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong indicated the exchange will pursue additional acquisitions, particularly international targets, following its $2.9 billion purchase of derivatives platform Deribit. Armstrong noted the company has capital and public-market advantages to be selective in deal-making.
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Sen. Lummis warns crypto innovation will relocate without regulatory clarity
U.S. Senator Lummis stated that digital asset innovation will migrate overseas if regulatory frameworks remain unclear, signaling intent to advance crypto-friendly policy.
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Ripple and SBI Group launch RLUSD stablecoin in Japan after JFSA clearance
Ripple and SBI Group have officially launched the RLUSD stablecoin in Japan following approval from the Financial Services Agency, opening access to institutional and retail participants.
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$135M USDC moved to Aave in major whale transfer
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 135.6 million USDC from an unknown address to the Aave protocol, signaling potential liquidity activity on the lending platform.
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OpenAI and Broadcom unveil LLM-optimized processor
OpenAI and Broadcom announced a new intelligence processor designed to optimize large language model performance, signaling continued hardware innovation in AI infrastructure.
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Black Lake, Nuva Labs tokenize $25M mortgage loans on Provenance
Black Lake and Nuva Labs completed onchain minting of $25 million in mortgage loans on Provenance Blockchain, advancing real-world asset tokenization efforts.
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MSTR's $53B Bitcoin holdings face funding pressure if BTC drops significantly
Analysts warn that a sharp Bitcoin decline could strain MicroStrategy's ability to cover financing costs through its large BTC holdings, potentially forcing equity issuance or asset sales.
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SecondFi recovers 129M ADA after wallet exploit across 374 addresses
Cardano wallet platform SecondFi identified an address-level vulnerability that led to a breach affecting 374 user accounts. The team recovered 129 million ADA following the incident.
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U.S. Q1 current account deficit widens to $226.8B, exceeding expectations
The U.S. current account deficit expanded in Q1 to $226.8 billion, worse than the $215 billion consensus forecast and larger than Q4's $221.1 billion shortfall. Widening deficits signal weaker dollar fundamentals and capital outflows.
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DOJ seizes Huione infrastructure in crypto laundering enforcement
U.S. Department of Justice has seized infrastructure operated by Huione, a company allegedly linked to billions of dollars in cryptocurrency laundering activity.
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Coinbase enables agentic checkout across payment APIs
Coinbase announced that its Payments APIs now support agentic transactions, allowing both human and AI-driven agents to use the same checkout interface.
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Veteran investor bets against insurers over private credit exposure
Lee Robinson, known for profiting from the 2008 crisis, is now shorting insurers he believes face hidden losses from the $1.8 trillion private credit market. He warns a major insurer failure could cascade across the sector.
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AI verification platform launches quality assurance system
dGrid AI introduced Proof of Quality, a verification mechanism that independently audits AI service providers against a proprietary test set. The platform reports $20M+ in on-chain verified AI revenue, suggesting real-world adoption.
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SBI Group launches Japan's first trust-backed yen stablecoin JPYSC
SBI Group rolled out JPYSC, a yen stablecoin with reserves managed by a trust bank and classified as an electronic payment instrument under Japan's Payment Services Act. The offering avoids transaction limits and launches via SBI VC Trade.
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DOJ seizes cloud infrastructure tied to Huione Guarantee crypto laundering platform
U.S. Department of Justice seized cloud infrastructure powering Huione Guarantee, a Telegram-based marketplace allegedly used to launder billions in proceeds from Southeast Asian scams.
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