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.
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Binance to End EU Crypto Services Over MiCA Deadline
Binance will halt crypto services in multiple EU countries from July 1, 2026, due to the MiCA licensing deadline. The exchange withdrew its Greek application and is seeking approval elsewhere.
South Korea Fines Bithumb for Overseas User Data Transfers
South Korea imposed a 210 million won fine on Bithumb for unauthorized overseas data transfers. Regulators cited consent violations and ordered corrective measures.
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.
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.