The Philippines has warned ten major offshore crypto exchanges, including OKX and Kraken, for operating without a licence under new rules. The regulator says these platforms pose risks to investors and may face legal action or website blocks.
AnaisBitMine quickly bought over 833,000 ETH in just over a month, becoming the largest company holder of Ethereum. The firm’s fast growth, investor backing, and a $1 billion stock buyback have pushed its market value up sharply.
WeatherlyThe US SEC clarified that certain liquid staking tokens are not securities, allowing these platforms to operate without registering their tokens. This decision opens the door for liquid staking tokens to be included in ETFs, boosting institutional interest in crypto assets.
JoyCoinbase launched a new tool called Embedded Wallets that lets developers add crypto wallets directly into their apps. Users can access these wallets with just an email or SMS, with no need for browser extensions or seed phrases.
WeatherlyFTX is suing Binance’s former CEO CZ to recover $1.76 billion, claiming the money was part of a fraudulent deal. CZ is asking the court to dismiss the case, saying he lives outside the US and the court has no authority over him.
AnaisChina’s Ministry of State Security warned that some foreign crypto projects are collecting citizens’ iris data in exchange for digital tokens, raising concerns over privacy and national security. The advisory closely aligns with Worldcoin, which is under increasing global scrutiny for its biometric data practices.
WeatherlyTwo Chinese nationals based in California have been charged with illegally exporting advanced Nvidia AI chips to China by routing shipments through Southeast Asia. Their company, ALX Solutions, allegedly carried out over 20 unlicensed exports and received millions in payments from entities in China.
AnaisBakkt is acquiring nearly 30% of a Japanese textile company to transform it into a bitcoin-focused business called bitcoin.jp. The company aims to integrate digital assets into its operations and corporate treasury.
WeatherlyEthereum treasury firms are buying large amounts of ETH and now hold as much as the new U.S. spot ETFs. Unlike ETFs, these companies can earn staking rewards and use DeFi, making them more attractive to some investors.
AnaisPump.fun has taken back the lead in Solana’s memecoin launchpad race, launching over 23,000 tokens in a day — far ahead of LetsBonk.fun. Meanwhile, launchpads on Base, backed by Coinbase, have overtaken Solana in daily token launches for the first time in two years.
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