SecurityG7 Calls for Joint Action Against North Korean Crypto Theft
G7 leaders at the Evian summit called for coordinated action against North Korean crypto theft. Hackers stole $2B in 2025, $6.75B all-time per Chainalysis.
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StablecoinsTether Winds Down aUSDT Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Tether is shutting down its gold-backed stablecoin aUSDT. New positions are blocked, and holders have until September 17, 2026 to reclaim their XAUT collateral.
SecurityFrance ANSSI Ends Certification for Non-Quantum-Safe Products
France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI will stop certifying products without quantum-safe encryption from 2027. What it means for Bitcoin and the crypto market.
MiningIREN Acquires Nostrum Group: 490 MW in Spain and EU Entry
Bitcoin miner IREN completed its acquisition of Spain's Nostrum Group, adding 490 MW and entering the EU market as its AI cloud revenue nearly doubled in Q1.
RegulationPoland Without MiCA: Nawrocki Vetoes Crypto Bill for Third Time
Polish President Nawrocki vetoed the crypto bill for the third time with less than three weeks before the July 1 MiCA deadline.
SecurityAudiA6 Crypto Laundering Ring Busted: 11 Countries, $390 Million
11 countries shut down AudiA6, a crypto mixer that processed $390M for ransomware gangs. Two admins arrested in Georgia, 25 domains seized.
InstitutionalBybit and Kraken Open SpaceX IPO Access via xStocks: $1.8T Valuation
Bybit and Kraken let users buy SPCXx tokens backed 1:1 by SpaceX shares before the June 12 IPO. At $1.8 trillion, it would be the largest listing ever.
RegulationUK FCA Warns Hyperliquid as Crypto Perps Face Global Scrutiny
UK FCA added Hyperliquid to its warning list over unauthorized services. HYPE fell 4%. Crypto perps market faces mounting regulatory pressure.
RegulationMiCA: Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges Must Exit EU on July 1
ESMA confirmed: from July 1, 2026, crypto firms without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients. 60% of EU users are on unlicensed platforms.