Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has received authorization from Austria's Financial Market Authority under the EU's MiCA regulation, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area with a single license. This approval comes ahead of the July 1 deadline for MiCA transition.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
Bitcoin's network activity is at its strongest since late 2024, driven by a surge in small transactions and data-related use cases like Runes and Ordinals. Despite this increased usage, the price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly this year, creating a divergence between network demand and market value.
Strategy's perpetual preferred stock (STRC) dropped nearly 17% below its $100 par value, highlighting a crisis of confidence. Critics liken it to a Ponzi scheme, while market nervousness grows over the company's ability to meet obligations without relying on new capital or selling Bitcoin.
Andrew Tate, founder of the Real World, reportedly lost nearly $100,000 in Bitcoin trading between Wednesday and Thursday, with his wallet balance dropping to $14,000 from $100,000. His total losses on Hyperliquid exceed $804,000.
Pump.fun's revenue declined 36.1% in Q2, while Collector Crypt, a protocol for tokenized physical trading cards, saw revenue accelerate by 108.8%, generating $25.8M to date. Collector Crypt's CARDS token also surged, reflecting strong recent concentration of activity.
Binance's potential rejection for a crypto license in Greece under MiCA has led to speculation about the European Central Bank's informal influence, despite national regulators holding licensing authority. The ECB's stance on stablecoins may be a factor.
Bitcoin fell below $63,030 as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance overshadowed a deal easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz and lower oil prices. Despite the geopolitical relief, the Fed's updated projections and increased likelihood of rate hikes pushed the US dollar higher, pressuring risk assets like Bitcoin.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies no VASP license is held.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies that VASP licenses are still required for regulated activities.
Two Texas brothers, Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia, have pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of over $8 million in cryptocurrency at gunpoint. The brothers traveled from Texas to Minnesota to carry out the home invasion, holding the family for hours before fleeing. They face up to 20 years in prison and must pay restitution.
The CFTC approved KalshiEX's Bitcoin perpetual contract, leading CME to sue, arguing it should be classified as a swap. This decision blurs lines between futures, sports betting, and crypto trading, with potential for significant market shifts.
La gendarmerie a démantelé un laboratoire clandestin de drogue de synthèse à Fréjairolles, Tarn. 28 kg d'amphétamine, argent liquide et cryptomonnaies ont été saisis. Cinq hommes ont été mis en examen, quatre en détention provisoire.
Pump.Fun GO allows users to pay others to perform stunts for cryptocurrency rewards, raising concerns about exploitation, legal risks, and deceptive practices. The feature incentivizes potentially harmful or degrading tasks, with little recourse for participants if submissions are unfairly judged.
As Europe's MiCA regulation deadline looms, major crypto firms like Binance and Tether face challenges securing licenses or complying with rules, potentially disrupting access for millions of users and reshaping the market towards regulated entities and a future digital euro.
L'Irlande durcit sa réglementation sur les cryptomonnaies, anticipant des risques "très significatifs" de blanchiment d'argent et de financement du terrorisme. Un rapport conjoint des ministères des Finances et de la Justice souligne l'usage croissant des cryptos par les criminels. De nouvelles normes industrielles sont prévues d'ici le deuxième trimestre 2027.
Labour peer Thangam Debbonaire confronted Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin during a byelection count, accusing her of racism and defending Nigel Farage's undeclared £5m gift. The exchange, broadcast on Sky News, touched on Farage's financial dealings and Pochin's past controversial remarks about diversity in advertising.
Microsoft a dévoilé une cyberattaque active depuis février 2026, utilisant un logiciel malveillant pour intercepter le presse-papiers, voler des données financières et se propager via des supports amovibles, tout en utilisant Tor pour masquer ses communications.
Le cours du Bitcoin a chuté sous les 63 000 $, perdant 30 % en six mois face au dollar. Malgré des indicateurs baissiers persistants, certains signaux on-chain pourraient suggérer un potentiel rebond, mais la prudence reste de mise.
Franklin Templeton has filed for two ETFs that will convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure. The funds will initially allocate 5% to Bitcoin and 95% to US equities, reinvesting dividends into Bitcoin holdings through a rules-based strategy.
La plateforme d'investissement eToro propose une offre de bienvenue limitée jusqu'au 30 juin 2026, permettant aux nouveaux utilisateurs de recevoir jusqu'à 500 $ en cryptomonnaies ou actions.
Microsoft is alerting Windows users to a new cryptocurrency clipper malware spread via USB drives. It steals clipboard data, replaces wallet addresses, and uses the Tor network for communication, posing a significant threat to digital assets.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has attracted a significant number of new investors to the ETF market, with about 75% of its holders being first-time ETF owners. This trend suggests a two-way street, bringing traditional investors into digital assets and vice versa.
Microsoft has identified a new self-propagating malware, dubbed Crypto Clipper, that spreads via USB drives to steal cryptocurrency credentials. It monitors clipboards for wallet addresses and seed phrases, captures screenshots, and sends data through Tor to attacker-controlled servers, also diverting payments to attacker wallets.
