Exchange
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is in advanced talks to acquire a 15% stake in decentralized finance lending protocol Aave, according to a report from CoinDesk. The deal is being negotiated at a valuation of approximately $385 million for the DeFi platform, which would mark one of the more significant institutional investments
Market
Bitcoin’s drop toward the $59,000 area triggered a fresh leverage flush, with CoinGlass data showing heavy futures liquidations across the crypto market.
Security
Police disrupted SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC, malware that harvests crypto wallets and passwords, freezing €41 million in crypto.
Regulation
Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.
Exchange
SBI Holdings agreed to acquire Bitbank for $288.6 million, with the transaction expected to close around October 2026.
Exchange
CoinEx has also interacted with terrorist organizations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and sanctioned Russian entities.
Regulation
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for both institutional and retail users in the country.
Regulation
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act included a provision that the US Federal Reserve was barred from issuing or creating a CBDC until 2030, but exempted certain stablecoins.
Regulation
Binance said it plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction just days ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline, as unlicensed crypto firms are expected to wind down activities in the bloc.
Market
Bitcoin fell to a two-week low price Wednesday as Strategy shares dove below the $100 mark for the first time since March 2024.
Market
Bitcoin ETP holdings are down 8% from their peak, the largest drawdown on record, according to Head of Research Vetle Lunde.
Technology
JPYSC's availability will be limited to SBI VC Trade accounts, until regulatory and tax treatment of the stablecoin is clarified.