Regulation
Zerohash secures first EMI license under MiCA for stablecoin and brokerage services in Europe
Zerohash Europe is the first firm licensed under Europe’s flagship MiCA crypto regulation to also hold full EMI status.
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Market
Solana is shedding its memecoin reputation as big banks move billions into its ecosystem
Major financial institutions are pouring billions of dollars into the Solana ecosystem, marking a significant shift away from the blockchain's association with speculative memecoins. According to recent data, several prominent banks have allocated substantial capital to Solana-based infrastructure projects and decentralized finance protocols, though specific institutional names and
Market
Ex-OpenAI's Leopold Aschenbrenner bets big on crypto miners for his $13.6 billion AI play
Former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner has launched a $13.6 billion artificial intelligence venture with significant investments in cryptocurrency mining infrastructure. The ex-OpenAI executive, who previously worked on the company's safety and alignment research, is betting that crypto miners' existing hardware and energy infrastructure can be repurposed
Exchange
Standard Chartered to absorb Zodia Custody’s core business, spin out Zodia Solutions
Standard Chartered will absorb Zodia Custody’s regulated crypto business and spin out Zodia Solutions, as big banks move to own core digital asset custody in-house.
Regulation
South Korea's KB Financial completes stablecoin pilot for offline payments
The parent company of South Korea’s largest bank completed a stablecoin payment pilot ahead of the country's proposed digital asset framework.
Regulation
Bank of England, FCA launch consultation on tokenized UK wholesale markets
UK regulators seek industry feedback on tokenized securities, collateral, and settlement infrastructure with a July 3 deadline.
Macro
Standard Chartered projects $4T in tokenized assets by end-2028, with DeFi protocols primary beneficiaries
Standard Chartered projects $4 trillion in tokenized assets by the end of 2028, with DeFi protocols positioned to benefit most.
Security
Crypto security is turning into an AI arms race as agents may overwhelm compliance teams
The cryptocurrency industry is witnessing an escalating artificial intelligence arms race in security and compliance, as AI agents increasingly challenge traditional oversight mechanisms. According to industry experts, the rapid deployment of autonomous AI systems in crypto operations is creating unprecedented pressure on compliance teams who struggle to monitor and regulate
Security
Aave restores ether borrowing limits after $230 million exploit
Decentralized lending protocol Aave has restored ethereum borrowing limits following a $230 million exploit that shook the platform last week. The protocol's governance community voted to reinstate wrapped ether (WETH) collateral limits after implementing emergency security measures, marking a significant step in the recovery process from what officials
Market
Bitcoin slides under $77,000 as oil shock and Treasury yields hit risk assets
Bitcoin dropped below $77,000 during Monday's trading session as broader market turbulence weighed on risk assets. The world's largest cryptocurrency declined alongside traditional markets, which faced pressure from rising Treasury yields and disruptions in oil markets. The sell-off marked a notable retreat from Bitcoin'
Security
Ongoing exploit drains $11.6 million from Verus-Ethereum bridge: Blockaid
Peckshield flagged that the Verus-Ethereum bridge has been drained for 103.6 tBTC, 1,625 ETH, and 147,000 USDC.
Technology
What Is Arc? The Stablecoin Blockchain From USDC Issuer Circle
Arc is a new layer-1 blockchain developed by USDC issuer Circle, designed specifically for stablecoin-native finance.