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.
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ECB Summons Banks Over AI Cyber Risks From Claude Mythos
The European Central Bank has summoned 111 major banks to discuss cybersecurity risks linked to advanced AI models. Officials warn that faster exploit discovery requires quicker patch deployment.
Panther Protocol Launches on Polygon With Programmable Privacy Infrastructure
Panther Protocol has deployed its programmable privacy infrastructure on Polygon. The launch includes compliance enabled zones and a DAO governed participation model.
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StablR Stablecoins Depeg After $2.8M Exploit on Ethereum
StablR’s EURR and USDR stablecoins lost their pegs on Ethereum after a private key compromise enabled unauthorized minting. About $2.8 million was extracted.
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GameStop CEO Questions eBay’s $2.4B Marketing Budget
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen publicly criticized eBay’s $2.4 billion marketing spend following a rejected $56 billion takeover bid. The dispute also involves the suspension of Cohen’s seller account.
Trump Media Moves 2,650 BTC to Crypto.com as Holdings Decline
Trump Media moved 2,650 BTC to Crypto.com, marking its second major Bitcoin transfer this year. The company’s remaining holdings now stand at about 6,889 BTC.
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.
ERA Wallet Adds On-Device Clear Signing to Address DeFi Blind Signing
ERA Wallet introduces an on-device transaction parsing engine as the Ethereum Foundation launches a Clear Signing standard to address blind signing risks in DeFi.
Kraken Secures Dubai VARA Approval, Expands UAE Presence
Kraken has obtained preliminary approval from Dubai’s VARA to offer trading and institutional services. The move places it alongside Binance, OKX, and Crypto.com in the UAE market.
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.