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Binance US Stock Trading Hits $400M AUM in First Week
Binance's direct US stock trading service reached $400M in assets under management within its first week, with over 80% of trading volume from developing countries. The exchange also forecasts up to 300M new users by 2031.
EU Unveils 21st Russia Sanctions Package, Targets 11 Crypto Platforms
The European Commission has proposed its 21st sanctions package against Russia, including measures against nearly 90 banks and a first-time targeting of 11 crypto platforms accused of helping circumvent sanctions.
Bitcoin Slips Below $62K as Institutional Selling and ETF Outflows Persist
Bitcoin fell to its lowest since September 2024, losing about 14% in a week, as Wintermute analysts attribute the decline to institutional selling and ETF outflows. Experts see no confirmed bottom yet, citing a lack of sustained buyer demand.
Hyperliquid, Paradigm Respond to US Treasury Stablecoin AML Rule
Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm co-signed a letter responding to the US Treasury's proposed AML rule for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, expressing general support while recommending clarifications to protect permissionless blockchain infrastructure and DeFi.
Crypto Roundup: AI Bubble Warning, Circle cirBTC, SBI Rewards
A roundup of the past 24 hours: Arthur Hayes warns on AI bubble, Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum, Japan's SBI Shinsei Bank offers crypto rewards, and U.S. stocks lost nearly $2 trillion.
Ondo Perps Launches Public Beta for Equity Perpetual Futures with 20x Leverage
Ondo Perps has launched the public beta of its equity perpetual futures platform, offering select traders up to 20x leverage and access to deep liquidity.
Humanity Protocol Token Crashes After $31M Hack
The token of Humanity Protocol dropped sharply following a $31 million hack. No additional details about the attack were provided.
Electra AI and Naoris Quantum Protocol Partner on Post-Quantum Cybersecurity for Energy AI
Electra AI and Naoris Quantum Protocol have announced a partnership to build a post-quantum cybersecurity framework for AI monitoring of local energy infrastructure. The collaboration combines Electra AI's AI Brain for Batteries platform with Naoris' decentralized trust layer.
Onchain Crypto Card Payment Volumes Hit Record $833M in May, Up 180% YoY
Total onchain crypto card payment volumes reached a record $833 million in May 2026, surging 180% year-over-year, with cumulative volumes exceeding $9 billion for the first time.
TON Surges 19.5% After Durov Announces Renaming to Gram
TON price jumped from $1.89 to $2.26 after Pavel Durov said the blockchain's native cryptocurrency will be renamed Gram. The token has since corrected to around $2.
Crypto Roundup: Morpho Raises $175M, Bitcoin Dips Below $63K
A roundup of recent crypto news including Morpho DeFi lending protocol raising $175M from Paradigm, a16z, and Ribbit Capital; Humanity Protocol wallet drain of over $36M; Zcash Ironwood upgrade; Bitcoin ETF outflows of $91.4M; SBI Bank's crypto rewards program; and more.
Circle Launches Wrapped Bitcoin cirBTC on Ethereum
Circle has introduced cirBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed wrapped token on Ethereum, targeting institutional use cases including DeFi, OTC trading, market making, treasury transfers, and settlements.
Zcash Team Approves Ironwood Upgrade to Limit ZEC Supply After Orchard Vulnerability
Zcash developers have agreed on consensus changes for the Ironwood upgrade, which will launch a new shielded pool and restrict ZEC supply following a vulnerability in the Orchard protocol, according to developer Sean Bowe. The upgrade is scheduled for July.
Top Crypto Firms Urge US Congress to Include Developer Protections in Clarity Act
A coalition of major crypto companies, including a16z, Coinbase, Uniswap, and Solana, has sent a joint letter to US Congress calling for legal protections for developers in the Crypto Clarity Act.
White House Crypto Advisor: 'Big Week Ahead for Clarity' on Crypto Regulation
White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt stated that the coming week is critical for regulatory clarity, with narrowing issues and good-faith offers being advanced.
Humanity Protocol suffers $31M wallet compromise, token H crashes 83%
Unknown attackers compromised wallets linked to Humanity Protocol on June 9, causing an estimated $31 million loss. The project's native token H plunged 83% from $0.70 to $0.12.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Drops to 8; Strategy Buys 1,550 BTC for $101.3M
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 8, signaling extreme fear, while Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) added 1,550 Bitcoin to its holdings. In other news, a New York judge stayed a lawsuit over dormant Bitcoin wallets, and Senator Lummis pushed the Clarity Act forward.
White House to Meet Law Enforcement on Clarity Act Concerns
US administration officials will meet law enforcement groups at the White House this Wednesday to address concerns that certain Clarity Act provisions could hinder efforts to combat illicit finance, according to Eleanor Terrett.
Y Combinator's Dalal: Crypto Will Be Used by Every Country Unknowingly
At ETH Conference, Y Combinator's Nemi Dalal stated that crypto is more than a niche product and will eventually be used by nearly every country, often without users realizing it.
NYDIG Blames Bitcoin Slide; ZEC Surges; Strategy Buys 1,550 BTC
NYDIG attributed bitcoin's decline to multiple factors, while ZEC jumped 41.5% after a network vulnerability. Strategy added 1,550 BTC for $101M, and MetaMask unveiled an AI-agent wallet.
MetaMask Opens Early Access to AI-Powered Agent Wallet
MetaMask has launched early access to Agent Wallet, a non-custodial wallet that automates decentralized application interactions using smart account technology and AI agents.
Bitcoin Tops $63K, ETFs Bleed $1.72B, Strategy Adds 1,550 BTC
Bitcoin rallied above $63,000 on an oversold relief bounce. U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $1.72 billion in outflows last week. Strategy bought 1,550 BTC for $101.3 million. Other stories: Zcash fixed a critical vulnerability, the UK proposed crypto ETN allocations, and MetaMask announced an AI wallet.
Bernstein: $2.6B Bitcoin ETF Outflow Does Not Undermine Store-of-Value Thesis
Investment firm Bernstein reports that $2.6 billion in outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs since early 2026 and sluggish market action do not invalidate Bitcoin's status as a store of value.
NYDIG: Bitcoin Decline Driven by Multiple Macro and Industry Factors
Analysts at investment firm NYDIG attribute the recent bitcoin drop to a mix of macroeconomic and sector-specific pressures, not a single cause.