Regulation
US has seized nearly $1 billion in crypto from Iran, Bessent says
Earlier this year, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. had seized "nearly $500 million" in Iranian crypto assets.
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Regulation
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon blasts Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, plans to fight Clarity Act
Dimon said Coinbase's Armstrong is spending hundreds of millions of dollars trying to get Clarity Act passed.
Exchange
Coinbase brings global crypto derivatives markets to US institutional clients
The exchange's integration with Deribit gives eligible US institutional investors access to global crypto options and perpetual futures markets.
Regulation
U.S. CFTC opens crypto 'perp' door with first approvals at Kalshi, Coinbase
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted its first approvals for regulated cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, marking a significant regulatory milestone. Prediction market platform Kalshi and major exchange Coinbase received the initial approvals to offer these "perp" products under federal oversight, according to regulatory filings
Exchange
Hyperliquid bigger than NASDAQ, says ICE CEO Jeffrey Sprecher
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) CEO Jeffrey Sprecher declared that decentralized derivatives platform Hyperliquid has surpassed NASDAQ in trading volume during a recent industry conference. Sprecher, whose company operates the New York Stock Exchange, revealed he has personally met with Hyperliquid's founders and acknowledged the platform's rapid growth
Regulation
Aave Labs secures dual UK licenses for regulated crypto payments infrastructure through local subsidiary
Aave Labs has obtained FCA cryptoasset registration in the U.K. for its Push subsidiaries, unlocking zero-fee fiat on-ramps.
Security
DxSale drained for $7.3M in BNB Chain liquidity exploit
DxSale was drained for about $7.3 million from BNB Chain liquidity providers, raising fresh concerns over old DeFi locker contracts.
Market
Bitcoin slides to April lows as crypto diverges from record-chasing U.S. equities
Bitcoin tumbled to its lowest levels since April as the cryptocurrency market continued to diverge sharply from surging U.S. equity markets. The leading digital asset dropped below key support levels while traditional stocks pushed toward fresh record highs, highlighting a growing disconnect between the two asset classes that have
Market
Bitcoin ETF outflows reach record nine-day streak as investors pull $2.8 billion
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have experienced an unprecedented nine consecutive days of outflows, with investors withdrawing a total of $2.8 billion from these investment vehicles. The streak marks the longest period of sustained selling pressure since Bitcoin ETFs launched in the United States, according to data tracked by financial markets.
Security
Solana, Sui and Aptos wallet data targeted in TrapDoor package attack
A sophisticated cyberattack has targeted wallet data across three major blockchain networks, with hackers deploying malicious code packages to compromise user credentials on Solana, Sui, and Aptos platforms. The attack, dubbed "TrapDoor," involved the distribution of corrupted software packages designed to steal private keys and wallet information from
Exchange
NYSE parent ICE held multiple talks with Hyperliquid to evaluate onchain perps market, CEO says
Sprecher's comment follows an earlier report that ICE and CME had held conversations on the Hill regarding Hyperliquid.
Regulation
SEC approves Paxos as ‘blockchain-native’ clearing agency
Paxos says its approval as a blockchain-focused clearing agency represents a “critical piece of financial market infrastructure” as Wall Street becomes more interested in crypto.