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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AI Agents Gain Wallet Signing Authority as New Control Models Emerge
AI agents are being integrated into crypto wallets and exchanges with transaction signing authority. Industry participants call for tiered permissions and strict spending limits to manage new risks.
Rosen Law Firm Investigates Strategy Over Bitcoin Disclosures
Rosen Law Firm has opened an investigation into Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, over potential misleading statements on its Bitcoin strategy and related securities. No lawsuit or regulatory action has been filed.
BitGo Cuts 15% of Staff to Refocus on Stablecoins and AI
BitGo is cutting nearly 15% of its staff following its January IPO. The company is shifting focus to stablecoins, institutional services and AI driven infrastructure.
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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.
DeFi TVL Drops 39% in 2026 as Exploits and Market Slide Weigh
DeFi total value locked declined from $115 billion to $70 billion in 2026. Record exploit activity and a broader market correction contributed to capital outflows.
Bitcoin Volatility Seen as Cheap Ahead of $10B Options Expiry
A $10 billion Bitcoin options expiry is nearing, and volatility is described as looking cheap ahead of the settlement. The development was highlighted in the June 23, 2026 Crypto Daybook Americas.
The Vault Integrates Hinkal to Add Private Stablecoin Transactions
The Vault has integrated Hinkal’s privacy layer to enable private stablecoin transactions for institutional clients. The move addresses transparency concerns in a market exceeding $315 billion.
Altura Winds Down Stablecoin Vault After $8.5M in Withdrawals
Altura has begun winding down its multi-strategy stablecoin vault after processing more than 8.5 million USDT in withdrawals in 24 hours. The firm cites sustained redemption demand and market sentiment.
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.