Exchange
SBI Holdings agrees to acquire Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank in $288.6 million deal
SBI Holdings agreed to acquire Bitbank for $288.6 million, with the transaction expected to close around October 2026.
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Exchange
CoinEx processed $3.8 billion in Iran-linked funds, acting as crypto gateway: TRM Labs
CoinEx has also interacted with terrorist organizations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and sanctioned Russian entities.
Regulation
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan after regulatory approval
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for both institutional and retail users in the country.
Regulation
Trump cancels signing of housing bill with CBDC ban
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 withdraws Greece-filed MiCA application
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
Strategy Shares Crash Below $100 as Bitcoin Sinks Towards $60K
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 outflows push rolling one-year flows negative for first time since 2023: K33
Bitcoin ETP holdings are down 8% from their peak, the largest drawdown on record, according to Head of Research Vetle Lunde.
Technology
SBI Group launches Japan’s first trust bank-backed stablecoin JPYSC
JPYSC's availability will be limited to SBI VC Trade accounts, until regulatory and tax treatment of the stablecoin is clarified.
Regulation
Trump lands in Senate's crosshairs over $500 million UAE investment in his crypto venture
A group of U.S. senators has launched scrutiny of President Donald Trump over a reported $500 million investment from the United Arab Emirates into his personal cryptocurrency venture. The inquiry focuses on potential conflicts of interest stemming from a foreign government's substantial financial stake in a crypto
Security
DOJ seizes Huione Group cloud computing account used to launder billions in fraud proceeds
Last year, FinCEN designated Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern under the USA Patriot Act.
Technology
Chainlink teams up with 47 South Korean, European banks to speed up international money transfers
A total of 47 banks across South Korea and Europe have entered into a partnership with Chainlink to accelerate cross-border money transfers, according to a report published by CoinDesk. The collaboration aims to leverage Chainlink's blockchain infrastructure to streamline international payment processes that have historically been hampered by
Technology
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will cut budget 40% in major reset
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin announced that the Ethereum Foundation will implement a 40% budget reduction as part of a significant organizational reset. The cuts represent one of the most substantial restructuring efforts in the Foundation's history, signaling a deliberate shift in how the non-profit manages its resources and