Base Delays B20 Activation After Two Network Stalls
Base delayed the mainnet activation of its B20 token standard after two consecutive network stalls. The incidents did not affect user funds but halted block production.
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Pump.fun Offers $5M CLO Role Amid Expanding US Lawsuit
Pump.fun is hiring a Chief Legal Officer with a base salary of up to $5 million while facing a class action lawsuit in New York that includes RICO claims.
Ripple Launches RLUSD in Japan Under New Stablecoin Rules
Ripple has launched its RLUSD stablecoin in Japan through SBI VC Trade following new rules for foreign-issued stablecoins. The token is classified as an electronic payment instrument under the Payment Services Act.
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Binance Withdraws Greek MiCA Application Before EU Deadline
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece days before the EU deadline. The exchange says it will seek authorization in another member state.
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.
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.
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.
Tokenized Stocks and Bonds Expand Through Regulated Market Models
Tokenized stocks and bonds are expanding through exchanges and regulated market tests. Kraken, Robinhood EU, DTCC, and Nasdaq are advancing different structural models.
MicroStrategy Reverses BTC Transfer as BitMine Expands ETH Holdings
MicroStrategy withdrew 411.5 BTC from Coinbase Prime after a brief deposit, easing sale concerns. BitMine Immersion Technologies bought 25,000 ETH the same day.
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.