SecurityAscendEX: ZachXBT Questions Reserves as Withdrawal Delays Emerge
Crypto investigator ZachXBT flagged concerns over AscendEX reserve composition. Several users reported withdrawal delays from the exchange on June 26.
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InstitutionalSBI Acquires Bitbank for $289M to Lead Japan's Crypto Market
SBI Holdings acquires Bitbank for $289M, gaining 100% control and 2.92M crypto accounts to become Japan's largest exchange by assets under custody.
DeFiAbracadabra: MIM Stablecoin Crashes 50% Below Dollar Peg
Abracadabra's MIM stablecoin dropped to $0.49, half its $1 target. We explain how the Cauldron lending system works and why the depeg happened.
RegulationBinance Withdraws MiCA Application in Greece
Binance pulled its MiCA application in Greece 7 days before the July 1 deadline. The exchange seeks a new EU jurisdiction; some users may face restrictions.
InstitutionalFranklin Templeton Launches Franklin Crypto After 250 Digital Acquisition
Franklin Templeton closed its 250 Digital acquisition and launched Franklin Crypto. The firm's tokenized assets tripled to $2.5B over the past year.
InstitutionalOKX and ICE (NYSE) Launch Joint Venture for Tokenized Equities
NYSE parent ICE and OKX are launching a joint venture for tokenized NYSE equities. Andrew Cuomo will co-chair. Regulatory approval required.
SecuritySecret Network Lost $4.67M in Infinite Mint Bridge Exploit
An attacker minted unbacked Axelar-wrapped tokens via a flaw in Secret Network's smart contract, stealing $4.67M over 7 undetected days in June 2026.
RegulationWhiteBIT Secures MiCA License in Austria Ahead of July 1 EU Deadline
Ukrainian crypto exchange WhiteBIT secured a MiCA license from Austria's FMA, enabling EU-wide services via passporting ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline.
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.