Polymarket Tightens VPN Controls and Expands KYC Requests
Polymarket is encouraging identity verification and blocking VPN access in restricted jurisdictions. High value trading activity can trigger KYC checks under internal thresholds.
Stake DAO Exploit Mints 5.4 Trillion Fake Tokens via Deployer Key
Stake DAO’s Arbitrum deployer key was compromised, allowing 5.4 trillion fake vsdCRV tokens to be minted and swapped for ether. No smart contract flaw was identified.
Deel Introduces Stablecoin Payroll for Full-Time Employees
Deel has launched stablecoin salary payouts on Polygon for eligible US and Eurozone employees. The feature integrates crypto payments into its existing global HR platform.
Polymarket Exploit Exceeds $520,000 as DeFi Hacks Rise in May
An apparent exploit of Polymarket’s UMA CTF Adapter has resulted in losses exceeding $520,000. The incident comes as DeFi records 19 hacks in May totaling $38.2 million.
Federal Reserve Proposes Payment Account for Eligible Crypto Firms
The Federal Reserve has proposed a new payment account that could allow eligible crypto firms to access its clearing and settlement systems. A 60-day comment period is now open.
Legal | News | Regulation
Missouri Sues CoinFlip Over Alleged Fraud at Crypto ATMs
Missouri has filed a lawsuit against CoinFlip, alleging the crypto ATM operator facilitated fraudulent transactions. The state is seeking penalties and a potential ban on its operations.
BeInCrypto Lists 10 Crypto Regulatory Frameworks for 2026 Award
BeInCrypto has published a long list of 10 jurisdiction-level crypto regulatory frameworks for 2026. The selection spans stablecoin laws, VASP regimes, and comprehensive crypto regulations.
BeInCrypto Lists 10 Firms for Autonomous Agentic Payments Award
BeInCrypto has published its 2026 long list for Autonomous Agentic Payments, naming 10 firms across stablecoin, protocol, and identity infrastructure. The winner will be announced in June 2026.
SNC Scandic Coin Launches With Regulated Utility Model
Scandic Finance Group has launched SNC Scandic Coin as a regulated payment and loyalty token with a fixed 1 billion supply. Trading is planned after the mainnet launch, starting on BitMart.
Anthropic Rejects Token-Based Share Exposure Amid Trillion-Dollar Valuation Signals
Anthropic has warned that indirect or token-based exposure to its private shares is invalid. The statement follows token market activity implying a trillion-dollar valuation.