US Iran Oil License Sends Crude Lower as Inflation Remains in Focus
The US Treasury issued a 60-day license for Iranian oil exports, sending crude prices lower. Markets are assessing the impact on inflation, interest rates, equities, and Bitcoin.
Europe’s Crypto Market Enters Supervision Phase After MiCAR Rollout
With MiCAR in place, Europe’s crypto sector is moving from licensing to ongoing supervision. Industry focus now centers on governance, resilience, and investor protection.
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.
Singapore Adds Bybit to Investor Alert List
Singapore’s Monetary Authority has placed Bybit on its Investor Alert List, clarifying that the exchange is not licensed for services accessible to local users.
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.
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.
$1.58M Drained From Token of Power in Governance Exploit
An attacker gained majority voting power in Token of Power, minted 10 billion TOP, and drained $1.58 million from a Balancer V1 pool. The exploit highlights governance risks in smaller DeFi projects.
Stablecoin Confidentiality Tools Target Institutional Payment Needs
Public transaction visibility is limiting institutional stablecoin adoption. Polygon has introduced shielded transfers with compliance and audit features.
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.