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.
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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.
RegulationUK Sanctions HTX Over $7.6B in Russia-Linked Crypto Flows
UK sanctioned HTX operator Huobi Global for alleged ties to Russia's A7 shadow network. Blockchain analysis found $7.64B in high-risk flows from 2021 to 2026.
SecurityStablR Exploit: EURR and USDR Depeg After $2.8M Multisig Theft
StablR exploit May 2026: attacker compromised a 1-of-3 multisig key, minted $10.4M and withdrew $2.8M. EURR fell 23%, USDR lost 30% of its peg.
RegulationEU Reviews MiCA: Stablecoin Interest Rules and DeFi Gaps Under Scrutiny
The EU opened a consultation on MiCA reform until August 31, 2026. Stablecoin interest bans, DeFi coverage, and tokenized asset rules are the main focus.