CRYPTO
SEC's Hester Peirce Defends Open-Source Blockchain Developers
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates against applying securities rules to blockchain developers, emphasizing decentralization and free speech.
Russia Sanctions British Teen Over Crypto Sanctions Report
Russia sanctions 17-year-old for exposing alleged use of ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 to evade Western sanctions amid Ukraine war.
Bybit Lists Western Union USDPT Stablecoin, Expands Market Reach
Bybit becomes the first major exchange to list Western Union's USDPT stablecoin, pushing the Solana-based asset into crypto trading.
Binance, Alpaca Finalize Revenue Split for Tokenized US Stocks
Binance and Alpaca agree to split revenue on tokenized US stocks, expanding Binance’s push into equities trading with a focus on monetization.
Crypto Becomes Contrarian Play as AI Stocks Dominate
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says crypto shifts to a contrarian bet amid AI stock dominance. What this means for traders and institutional flows.
Lawmakers Oppose Labor Dept’s Crypto 401(k) Plan
Top Democrats urge the Labor Department to halt a proposed rule allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, citing volatility and lack of investor protections.
Crypto PACs Spend $6M on Primaries, Target Key Maryland Race
Crypto political groups pour $6M into California and Maryland primaries, flexing influence over 2026 midterms with pro-crypto candidates.
CFTC Chair Seeks to Overturn Gemini's $5M Settlement Amid Bias Claims
CFTC Chair Michael Selig moves to reverse Gemini's $5M penalty, alleging political targeting by the Biden administration. Here's what it means for crypto regulation.
Binance Expands UAE Crypto Access With Direct AED Transfers
Binance introduces direct AED transfers in the UAE, leveraging VARA and ADGM licensing to expand regulated crypto access.
Robinhood Expands into Canada with $180M WonderFi Acquisition
Robinhood enters the Canadian crypto market by acquiring WonderFi for $180M, adding regulated exchanges Bitbuy and Coinsquare to its portfolio.
Grayscale’s Hyperliquid ETF (HYPG) Expected to Drop This Week
Grayscale’s Hyperliquid ETF launch is imminent, with a 0.29% fee aimed at undercutting rivals. HYPE token hits $75.3 as market cap reaches $16.7B.
Toncoin (TON) Rebrands to Gram as Telegram Takes Control
Toncoin (TON) rebrands to Gram, its original name, as Telegram reshapes The Open Network's future. TON price jumps 11.33% to $2.10.
Binance Adds U.S. Stocks and ETFs with Zero Commission
Binance expands into equities, offering 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commission. Learn about the platform's 24/5 trading and tokenized equities plans.
Crypto Exploit Losses Plummet 90% in May to $68.3M: CertiK
Crypto exploit losses dropped 90% in May to $68.3M, driven by reductions in bridge and code-based attacks, according to CertiK.
BSTR Founder Criticizes Bitcoin Treasury Firms for Lack of Strategy
Sean Bill of BSTR calls out Bitcoin treasury firms for relying on BTC price without robust financial strategies, warning of risks for investors.
