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Wallet Drains 316K USDC After Signature – Security Warning
A recent wallet drainer incident saw 316K USDC lost due to a single malicious signature. Web3 Antivirus reminds users to check contracts, verify links, and revoke old approvals before signing.
Ethereum Internal Split Deepens: Over 8 Core Developers Leave Foundation
Amid a prolonged price sideways move for Ethereum, the community’s focus has shifted from network upgrades to ecosystem problems. Despite record staking levels, over eight core developers have left the Ethereum Foundation in the past year, highlighting an internal rift.
Coinbase Launches AI Agent Service for Trading and Payments
Coinbase introduces Coinbase for Agents, allowing AI agents to execute trades and payments within user-set limits via the MCP protocol or CLI.
Police in 11 Countries Shut Down Crypto Service AudiA6, Seize €336M
A joint operation by law enforcement from 11 countries shut down the AudiA6 crypto service based in Georgia, which allegedly laundered over €336 million between 2022 and 2025, with arrests and seizures of assets.
Ripple and Bitso Bring MXN-Backed Stablecoin MXNB to XRP Ledger
Ripple and Bitso have expanded their partnership, integrating Bitso's MXN-backed stablecoin MXNB onto the XRP Ledger to facilitate enterprise stablecoin settlement across Latin America.
Crypto News Roundup: BTC Bottom, ZEC Shorts, Raydium Hack, Hungary Eases Rules
CryptoQuant predicts Bitcoin bottom at $53,600; five wallets opened large ZEC shorts before vulnerability; Raydium loses $1.34M in hack; Hungary may cancel strict crypto restrictions; Tether invests in robotics.
Blockchain Data Indexing Lags Behind Surging Throughput
While blockchain networks now process tens of thousands of transactions per second, infrastructure for indexing and delivering that data to applications is struggling to keep up.
Hungary to Remove 'Unjustified' Restrictions on Digital Asset Market
Hungary's new science and technology minister, Zoltán Tannach, plans to repeal strict digital asset regulations that drove away major players like fintech platform Revolut, Bloomberg reports.
Allium Reveals $72M Profitable ZEC Shorts Before Vulnerability Disclosure
Analytics firm Allium identified five large short positions on Zcash (ZEC) totaling over $72 million on Hyperliquid, opened just days before a critical Orchard pool vulnerability was discovered. The bug was found on May 29 but disclosed on June 5, triggering a price crash from $685 to around $250.
Crypto Roundup: Digital Asset Raises $355M, Citi Tokenizes Shares
A recap of crypto news from Asia and EMEA: Digital Asset secures $355M from a16z, Citi launches tokenized shares, Bitmine buys 125K ETH in three days, BlackRock updates Bitcoin ETF filing, and more.
Delaware and New Jersey Ban Crypto ATMs, Citing Fraud Risks
Delaware and New Jersey have enacted laws prohibiting crypto ATMs, citing elevated fraud risks. Violators face fines of up to $10,000.
Bitwise CIO: Financial Advisors Shift Focus From Bitcoin to Stablecoins, Tokenized Assets
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said financial advisors remain interested in crypto but have shifted from Bitcoin to stablecoins and tokenized assets. He expects these products to drive the next market cycle recovery.
Raydium's Legacy AMM V3 Contract Hacked, $1.34M Drained
Raydium's outdated Legacy AMM V3 contract was exploited, leading to a loss of approximately $1.34 million. Only inactive pools were affected; other protocols remain secure. The team promises full compensation to victims.
CryptoQuant Suggests Bitcoin Bottom at $53,600, Demand Drops 652K BTC
CryptoQuant points to $53,600 as a potential Bitcoin bottom at the average realized price, but notes unfavorable conditions including a 652,000 BTC demand drop and 74,000 BTC monthly ETF outflows.
Crypto Roundup: Michael Saylor Business Model, Anthropic Models, EU Sanctions, and More
A summary of today's crypto news covering MicroStrategy's business model scrutiny, Anthropic's new AI models, Kalshi's insider trading crackdown, Russia's crypto tax bill, SpaceX IPO demand, Wintermute on weak Bitcoin inflows, Botanix L2 shutdown, EU sanctions on exchanges, Curve LlamaLend v2, and a quantum-resistant communication test.
Crypto News Recap: CFTC Rules, BTC Near $62K, Stablecoin Updates
The CFTC proposed prediction market rules, lawmakers debated crypto taxes, Bitcoin traded near $62K with bearish signals, and several stablecoin developments emerged.
Strategy Holds Billions in Bitcoin, Raises Retail Capital via Securities
Strategy, Michael Saylor's firm, holds tens of billions in Bitcoin and increasingly raises retail investor capital through securities. Critics call it a Ponzi scheme, while supporters view it as effective risk management.
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.