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Flash Crash on Hyperliquid Raises Oversight Questions for Perpetuals
A sudden two-minute plunge in the SKHX perpetual contract on Hyperliquid, tied to South Korea's SK Hynix, exposed vulnerabilities in equity-linked crypto derivatives and left traders questioning the reliability of price feeds and risk controls.
Thai Regulator Alleges Bitkub Hid $53M Crypto Theft to Avoid Panic
Thailand's SEC accuses Bitkub of concealing a $53 million crypto theft in 2021, raising questions about exchange transparency and user asset safety as the investigation continues
BitMEX Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Bitcoin Seizures Before Shutdown
BitMEX customers are suing for the return of over 622 Bitcoin, alleging the exchange manipulated liquidations and used internal trading during outages as it prepares to wind down operations in September
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs
Coinbase's Base Surpasses 100M AI Payments as Agentic Finance Grows
Coinbase's Base network has processed over 100 million AI-driven payments, highlighting the growing intersection of autonomous agents and blockchain infrastructure. The surge raises new questions about the future of programmable money and crypto payment rails.
Morgan Stanley Targets Crypto ETF Market With Low-Fee Ethereum and Solana Funds
Morgan Stanley's new Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded products launched with some of the lowest fees in the sector, immediately drawing millions in trading volume and challenging established crypto fund providers
Russia Moves Toward Regulated Crypto Exchange Rules
Russia is developing a regulatory framework for crypto exchanges, focusing on asset admission, trading procedures, and reporting requirements, but the rules remain in draft form and do not cover licensing or custody
How Crypto Cards Turn Digital Assets Into Everyday Payments
Crypto cards let users spend digital assets at regular merchants by converting crypto to fiat at the point of sale, but fees, asset support, and regional restrictions can affect usability and costs
Russia Sets $2.8M Capital Minimums for Crypto Depositories
Russia's central bank has proposed new rules requiring crypto depositories to hold up to $2.8 million in liquid capital, as the country prepares to launch a regulated digital asset trading framework in September 2026
Securitize Capital Gains SEC Investment Adviser Registration
Securitize Capital has secured SEC investment adviser registration, expanding its regulated U.S. platform for tokenized assets and meeting growing institutional demand for compliant on-chain investment strategies
Federal Judge Halts Minnesota's Prediction Market Ban Before Launch
A U.S. district court has blocked Minnesota from enforcing a new law that would have banned prediction markets, citing likely conflict with federal derivatives regulation. The decision allows platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket to keep operating in the state for now.
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Expand in US as Japan Prepares for Regulatory Shift
Bitcoin spot ETFs have surpassed $78 billion in US assets under management, led by BlackRock's IBIT. Japan's new legal framework could open the door to domestic Bitcoin ETFs by 2027, with potential tax advantages for investors.
Coinbase Brings Perpetual Futures to US as CME Sues CFTC
Coinbase has launched US-regulated perpetual-style crypto futures, importing a product that dominates global derivatives trading. CME is now suing the CFTC over its approval, putting the future of US perps in legal limbo
Gemini's $10M Bitcoin Donation to Trump PAC Raises Regulatory Questions
Gemini Trust's $10 million Bitcoin donation to a Trump-aligned super PAC comes as the exchange and the CFTC jointly seek to reverse a $5 million settlement, intensifying scrutiny of crypto's role in U.S. political funding and regulatory independence
Fanatics Acquires BGC Exchange to Launch Regulated Prediction Markets
Fanatics is set to acquire Water Street Labs and CX Clearinghouse from BGC Group, giving it direct control over a federally regulated exchange and clearinghouse for prediction markets in the U.S.
BitMart Exchange to Close After 9 Years as BMX Token Plunges
BitMart will wind down its crypto trading platform, halting all trades by August 26. The BMX token dropped 58% after the announcement, and the outgoing CEO says he was not involved in the decision.
CFTC Tightens Scrutiny on Prediction Market Contract Filings
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a second warning to prediction market operators, demanding more detailed event contract filings ahead of a key July 27 regulatory deadline
How to Evaluate Cryptocurrency Exchange Safety Before You Trade
Exchange shutdowns and withdrawal freezes can put user funds at risk. Learn the practical steps to verify exchange legitimacy, test withdrawals, secure your account, and prepare for potential platform wind-downs before leaving large balances on any crypto exchange
KB Kookmin Bank to Enable Dollar Transfers via JPMorgan Kinexys
South Korea's largest bank will offer USD cross-border payments for importers and exporters using JPMorgan's blockchain-based Kinexys network, connecting 10 countries and integrating with SWIFT for near-instant settlement
Circle Expands Stablecoin Payment Partnerships in South Korea
Circle is deepening its push into South Korea's digital payments sector, signing new agreements with Kakao Group and Toss Bank to explore stablecoin infrastructure and expand USD Coin's reach in the region
Sberbank to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading Platform in Russia
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is developing a regulated crypto trading and custody platform set to go live by December 2026, as new Russian rules restrict public trading and require licensed intermediaries for most digital asset transactions.
Hamster Kombat's Telegram Game Drives Web3 User Growth
Hamster Kombat, a Telegram-based crypto exchange simulator, is attracting millions of new users by lowering entry barriers and rewarding strategic gameplay over simple clicking. Here's how its mechanics and reward system work
Is XRP a Scam or Just Controversial Crypto Infrastructure
XRP faces ongoing regulatory scrutiny and concentration risks, but evidence does not support claims that it is a classic crypto scam. Here's how to distinguish facts from myths and assess the real risks for U.S. users and investors
BitMart Shutdown Sparks Withdrawal Delays and User Liquidity Fears
BitMart's decision to wind down by 2027 has left users facing withdrawal delays and uncertainty, as on-chain data reveals shrinking liquid reserves and projects report trouble accessing funds
Tokenized Stocks Depend on Alpaca as DTCC Prepares to Enter Market
Despite promises of decentralization, nearly all tokenized U.S. equities rely on a single California broker for custody and clearing, raising new questions as DTCC readies its own blockchain tokenization service
Hashdex ETF Staking Model Gives Sponsor Priority on Rewards
Hashdex's Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF introduces a staking structure where the sponsor claims all net staking income up to a set threshold, with common shareholders only participating in rewards above that level. Here's how the mechanics work