Ghana and the UK Use Blockchain to Recover $15.1M From Cross-Border Scam
Key Takeaways Ghana’s EOCO and the UK’s NCA teamed up to seize $15.1 million in crypto from a major transnational fraud ring. The 2026 case proves Chainalysis data can help agencies track tokens across nearly 20 diverse blockchains. Authorities are…
Ripple’s XRP Falls Below Critical Support, Bitcoin (BTC) Drops After FOMC: Market Watch
DEXE and UNI have dumped the most today, both dropping by double digits. The FOMC meeting and the subsequent Kevin Warsh press conference brought some volatility to the crypto market, with BTC sliding by over two grand from top…
Binance users boost BTC, ETH holdings in latest PoR report
Binance has released its 43rd proof of reserves report, using a June 1 snapshot of user asset balances. Summary Binance users added 25,838 BTC in May, lifting reported holdings to about 630,000 BTC total. ETH balances rose faster than BTC,…
Tether Trims Bitdeer Stake After AI Push Lifts Bitcoin Mining Stock
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. Tether-affiliated entities reported beneficial ownership of 37.7 million Bitdeer…
Goodbye SMS Codes: GCash Shifts to In-App OTPs Ahead of BSP Anti-Scam Deadline
Mobile wallet platform GCash announced it will transition to in-app one-time passwords (OTPs) via push notifications beginning June 22, 2026. The technical shift will fully replace the existing SMS-based authentication system to mitigate phishing scams and unauthorized financial account takeovers….
HyperFund promoter Bitcoin Rodney admits role in $1.8B crypto fraud
A Florida man has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business tied to HyperFund, a crypto investment scheme that U.S. authorities have described as a fraud that collected roughly $1.8 billion from investors. Summary Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton has…
Inveniam Capital Partners Pushes Mantra Acquisition After $20M Bet, Cementing RWA-AI Stack
Key Takeaways Inveniam agreed to acquire blockchain project MANTRA by June 30, 2026, following a $20M investment. The deal marks a major turning point for MANTRA after a token 90% flash crash in April 2025 wiped out $5B. Inveniam and…
₱167 a Month: Singlife, AUB Launch In-App Health Insurance on HelloMoney and Hello Pag-IBIG
Singlife Philippines and Asia United Bank (AUB) announced Thursday the integration of Singlife’s 100-in-1 Medical Plan into AUB’s HelloMoney and Hello Pag-IBIG mobile applications. The partnership allows users of the digital banking platforms to browse, purchase, and manage health and…
Bitcoin drops toward $64K after hawkish Fed sparks liquidation cascade
Bitcoin has fallen back toward $64,000 after a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook erased a relief rally driven by easing Middle East tensions, with traders now debating whether support near $64,000 can prevent a deeper retracement toward June lows. Summary Bitcoin…
Zimbabwe Central Bank Unit Unveils Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms
New Legal Definitions The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a public mandate requiring all virtual asset service providers to formally register with the regulatory body. The June 16 directive solidifies the government’s transition toward an integrated…
