CFTC Secures Permanent Trading Ban Against Alex Mashinsky
A federal court has entered a consent order permanently banning Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading in CFTC regulated markets. The order concludes the agency’s 2023 enforcement action.
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CZ Praises Hyperliquid but Warns Over Missing KYC Controls
Changpeng Zhao praised Hyperliquid’s model while warning about its lack of KYC procedures. The comments come as HYPE hits a record price and ETFs see strong inflows.
Binance Reportedly Faces MiCA License Rejection in Greece
Reuters reports that Greece’s regulator may reject Binance’s MiCA license application. Without approval, the exchange could lose access to the EU market after July 1, 2026.
DeFi Leverage Ratio Rises to 38% After 13B US Dollar TVL Outflows
DeFi’s on-chain leverage ratio has climbed to 38% after April exploits triggered 13 billion US dollars in TVL outflows. The increase reflects shrinking capital rather than rising borrowing.
Deprecated Thetanuts Vault Exploited for $2.1 Million
Attackers exploited a deprecated Thetanuts Finance vault, draining about $2.1 million. A mint function flaw enabled unlimited token creation, while whitehats recovered most funds.
Aztec Connect Exploited for $2.1 Million From Deprecated Contract
An attacker drained approximately $2.19 million from a deprecated Aztec Connect contract on June 14. The Aztec Foundation said the current network and AZTEC token were not affected.
Microsoft CEO Calls for Token Capital in AI Economy
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says companies must build proprietary AI systems, which he calls token capital, alongside human expertise. He warns against value concentration in a few dominant models.
Humanity Protocol Token Surges 210% After Exploit and Security Probe
Humanity Protocol’s H token climbed about 210% in 24 hours following a sharp decline caused by a June 8 exploit. A security report links the attack to phishing and DPRK style tactics.
Ripple and JPMorgan Clash Over CLARITY Act as US Crypto Bill Advances
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized JPMorgan’s opposition to the CLARITY Act as the US crypto regulation bill moves forward. The dispute underscores the stakes for institutional adoption and market structure.
Bitcoin ETFs See $85.85M Inflow as Outflow Streak Ends
Bitcoin spot ETFs drew $85.85 million in net inflows on June 12, the strongest single day in four weeks. The move ended a prolonged outflow streak as BTC traded near $63,868.
Google Sues Alleged AI Text Scam Network Over Phishing Campaign
Google has sued a group it calls Outsider Enterprise, alleging AI-driven text scams involving millions of messages and thousands of fake websites. The FBI and major US telecom providers are involved in related enforcement and blocking efforts.
Metaplanet Buys Licensed Brokerage to Offer Bitcoin Yield Products
Metaplanet is acquiring Siiibo Securities for $13 million to distribute Bitcoin-linked yield products in Japan under a Type I license.
CertiK Hosts Security Workshop in Turkey on CASP Compliance
CertiK hosted a security workshop in Turkey with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, focusing on CASP regulation, custody standards and the 2026 Web3 threat landscape.
Humanity Protocol Token Jumps 44% After Exploit Disclosure
Humanity Protocol’s H token rebounded 44% after a detailed post-mortem on a $36 million exploit. The attacker still controls key bridge components ahead of a June 25 token unlock.
SEC Proposes Ending Rule 611 With Implications for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has proposed rescinding Rule 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS. The move could alter how tokenized US equities interact with decentralized trading models.
Zoomex Reports $24M in On-Chain Reserves for May 2026
Zoomex reports approximately $24 million in publicly verifiable on-chain reserves and $168 billion in monthly trading volume for May 2026.
Raydium Loses $1.3M in Legacy Pool Exploit, Treasury Covers Losses
Raydium lost about $1.3 million after an exploit targeted five retired liquidity pools on Solana. The project said active users were unaffected and losses will be covered by its treasury.
