Topic: #latest-news
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Germany leads EU MiCA crypto licensing with 57 providers ahead of July 1
Germany has secured 57 MiCA-authorized crypto-asset service providers—about 23% of 244 total licenses across the EU and EEA—ahead of the July 1 regulatory deadline, with France and the Netherlands also among top hubs despite fragmented national implementation.
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Binance $400M outflows as MiCA deadline nears, exodus limited
Binance recorded over $400 million in net outflows during the week of June 22 as the EU's MiCA regulatory deadline approaches July 1. Flow data suggest no mass migration despite rivals courting users with regulatory licenses.
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US Senators Urge CFTC Probe of Polymarket Over Deceptive Marketing
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have called on the CFTC to investigate Polymarket after reports that the platform paid influencers to film fake trades without proper disclosure, raising questions about the regulator's enforcement authority.
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Binance restricts EU services July 1 after failing to secure MiCA authorization
Binance will halt onboarding of new EU users and limit certain services starting July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state. Existing users can withdraw assets and manage positions.
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South Korea integrates token securities into capital market modernization plan
South Korea's Financial Services Commission has integrated token securities infrastructure into a wider capital-market overhaul covering settlement acceleration, extended trading hours, and digital transformation.
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StarkWare Launches Private KYC on Starknet Using Zero-Knowledge Proofs
StarkWare introduced Private KYC on Starknet, allowing users to prove specific identity attributes via zero-knowledge proofs without exposing full passport details. The launch addresses record data breaches across sectors.
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Carstens Backs Stablecoin-Fiat Coexistence, Calls for Global Regulation
Agustín Carstens, the former general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, said stablecoins can enhance financial inclusion and innovation, reversing his earlier skepticism and calling for regulatory frameworks that enable them to coexist with traditional fiat money.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Joe Lubin Backs New Ethlabs R&D Nonprofit
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin and ether treasury firms Bitmine and Sharplink have funded Ethlabs, a new nonprofit research organization led by five former Ethereum Foundation researchers tasked with readying the blockchain for institutional adoption through stablecoins and tokenization.
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Philippine SEC signals readiness to regulate tokenized real-world assets
Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo told Cointelegraph that the country is prepared to accommodate asset tokenization, which could offer overseas Filipino workers legitimate investment options and help combat scams.
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Ireland flags crypto risks in first government assessment since 2019
Ireland's government released its first digital-asset risk assessment since 2019, identifying money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions evasion, and bribery as major threats. The country plans to implement industry standards by mid-2027.
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Kentucky sues Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting contracts
Kentucky joined at least 17 states in suing prediction market operators, alleging they're running unlicensed sports betting platforms. The case highlights a growing legal dispute over whether prediction markets are federally regulated commodities or state-regulated gambling.
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Pudgy Penguins shuts down Pudgy Party mobile game, refocuses on browser
Pudgy Penguins is halting development of its Pudgy Party mobile game and consolidating gaming efforts around Pudgy World, a browser-based title. The move reflects broader struggles in Web3 gaming, as another project, Fishing Frenzy, also announced shutdown.
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Bitcoin mining difficulty drops 10% in 11th-largest adjustment
Bitcoin's mining difficulty fell 10.09% on Sunday to 124.93 trillion, the second-largest drop of 2026, as hashrate declines and June's 15% price drop squeeze miner margins.
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Hungary reverses crypto trading crackdown after EU scrutiny
Hungary's government announced it will unwind crypto trading restrictions that required approved validation for conversions and exposed users and service providers to criminal liability, marking a policy shift under the new Tisza government.
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Over 200 crypto firms urge Senate to pass CLARITY Act before midterms
More than 200 crypto companies and organizations signed a letter pressing Senate leaders to schedule a vote on the CLARITY Act, which would outline SEC and CFTC regulation of digital assets, before the November midterm elections.
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Humanity Protocol token crashes 85% after $30M private key exploit
The H token fell from $0.70 to $0.08 following the compromise of private keys belonging to a Humanity Foundation member, resulting in at least $30 million in stolen tokens. CEO Terence Kwok advised users to avoid interacting with the bridge and liquidity pools.
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House committee circulates seven crypto tax bills ahead of Tuesday hearing
The US House Ways and Means Committee released draft legislation addressing digital asset taxation, including proposals for de minimis reporting exceptions and reduced paperwork for crypto holders, ahead of a committee hearing chaired by Republican Jason Smith.
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Kraken Launches SpaceX IPO Access via xStocks for 110+ Markets
Kraken announced that eligible users in more than 110 markets can register for tokenized SpaceX equity through xStocks IPO Access ahead of the company's highly anticipated public listing expected in June.
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Anthropic warns AI agents could soon improve themselves without human intervention
Anthropic researchers Marina Favaro and Jack Clark warned that AI development is accelerating toward autonomous self-improvement, with improvements doubling every four months. They called for a slowdown to allow time for safety research and societal alignment.
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Bitcoin falls below $66K amid US-Iran tensions and liquidations
Bitcoin fell to $65,385 on Wednesday, its lowest level since late March, after shedding more than $4,500 on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran intensified and crypto traders faced massive liquidations.
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Kaiko acquires Amberdata for derivatives analytics and AI research
Paris-based Kaiko acquired Amberdata on Monday to add derivatives analytics, onchain tools, and AI-powered research. The deal marks Kaiko's fifth acquisition and expands its institutional client base to 250 worldwide.
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HIVE Digital cuts Bitcoin holdings to 150 BTC as mining revenue soars 158%
Canadian Bitcoin miner HIVE Digital Technologies sold 331 BTC in its latest quarter, reducing reserves to 150 coins, while fiscal 2026 revenue climbed to $297.8 million driven by mining and AI computing expansion.
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Crypto treasury inflows hit lowest level since October 2024
Digital asset treasury companies saw inflows drop to $180 million in May, down 95% from April's $4.4 billion, marking the slowest month since October 2024. Bitcoin treasury firms accounted for 98% of inflows, while investors increasingly reassess passive holding models amid ETF competition and pressure to generate active yield.
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TON Rebrands to Gram, Token Surges 15% on Announcement
The Open Network announced plans to rebrand its Toncoin (TON) token back to Gram, its original name from the first white paper. The token surged 15% to $2.25 on the news, though it has since retreated to $2.07 by Tuesday morning.