Ripple IPO and XRP holders: what you would get
Brad Garlinghouse said one word, “maybe,” and the XRP community heard a promise. Asked whether holders could get a piece of Ripple if it goes public, he nodded toward a “special arrangement.” This is what was actually said, what holders…
Here’s How CoinEx Became a Critical Gateway for Iran’s Crypto Economy
CoinEx processed billions in transfers with Iranian exchanges, including more than $2.7 billion in transactions with OFAC-sanctioned Nobitex since 2018. More than $3.84 billion in blockchain transactions have been traced between crypto exchange CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian entities over…
Polymarket hack losses rise to $3.1M as refund pledge faces scrutiny
Polymarket’s latest security incident has grown larger after blockchain intelligence firm AMLBot updated the estimated losses to about $3.1 million. Summary Polymarket’s frontend phishing attack now shows $3.1 million in losses across 11 user wallets. The platform says a compromised…
Tether brings $23B gold push into crypto-backed loans
Tether is expanding the use of Tether Gold as crypto lender Ledn adds support for XAU₮. Summary Tether is expanding XAU₮ utility by bringing tokenized gold into Ledn’s lending platform this year. XAU₮ holders will be able to borrow against…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Global AML Watchdog FATF is Updating Its Rules for DeFi and Virtual Assets
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved a new targeted update on international virtual asset standards and a separate report on decentralized finance (DeFi) regulatory challenges during its plenary meeting in Paris held from June 17 to 19, 2026. According…
Crypto News Today (June 24): BTC Struggling to Reclaim $63K, THORChain Resumes Trading, and Chainlink Joins Bank Stablecoin Push
In crypto news today (June 24), Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim $63,000, and this weakness has sparked fears that a drop to $60,000 is coming next. Although BTC/USD is stuck in a tight range, Michael Saylor’s Strategy has begun buying…
US House Sends Fed CBDC Ban to Trump’s Desk as Housing Bill Clears Congress
Key Takeaways The US House cleared the housing package this week, sending a Fed CBDC ban running through Dec. 31, 2030 to President Trump. The Senate passed the bill 85-5 on June 22, folding a long-sought digital-dollar prohibition into broader…
OpenPayd secures MiCA license to expand stablecoin services across Europe
Financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd has secured authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, allowing the company to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area through a single license. Summary OpenPayd has secured MiCA authorization, allowing it…
Meta Reportedly Developing Prediction Markets App Codenamed ‘Arena’
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has directed a team to develop an experimental prediction markets smartphone app internally called “Arena,” according to a report by The New York Times on June 23. The independent app would allow users to bet…
She Won $71.5 Million, Then a Rule Change Froze Her Lottery Payout
Key Takeaways Jackpocket ticket won $71.5M on Feb. 17, 2025, but Texas Lottery froze the payout. Texas Rangers probe may reshape courier-app rules affecting DraftKings and lottery sales. Jane Doe sued on May 19, 2025; courts could decide if retroactive…
CEA Industries ends YZi Labs proxy fight with board shake-up
CEA Industries has reached a cooperation agreement with YZi Labs, ending a months-long proxy fight over the governance of the BNB treasury company. Summary CEA Industries ended its proxy fight with YZi Labs through a new cooperation agreement Tuesday. Ella…
Donald Trump Launches US Quantum Push With Two Executive Orders
The White House warned that adversaries could steal encrypted data today and decrypt it later using future large-scale quantum computers. United States President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at advancing the country’s quantum technology capabilities while…
HSBC Expands Orion Network to UAE, Enabling Real-Time Dirham Liquidity Flows
Key Takeaways HSBC launched its tokenized deposit service in the UAE, adding the dirham to a 24/7 blockchain cash network. The rollout expands HSBC Orion’s footprint, boosting corporate liquidity across global markets. Next, eligible corporate clients can instantly onboard the…
CBOE eyes crypto perpetuals as Kalshi upends futures market
CBOE has begun evaluating a conversion of its Bitcoin and Ether futures into perpetual contracts after crypto perpetuals generated more than $8.5 billion in trading volume on Kalshi within weeks of launch. Summary CBOE is considering converting its Bitcoin and…