CZ Praises Hyperliquid but Warns Over Missing KYC Controls
Changpeng Zhao praised Hyperliquid’s model while warning about its lack of KYC procedures. The comments come as HYPE hits a record price and ETFs see strong inflows.
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Binance Reportedly Faces MiCA License Rejection in Greece
Reuters reports that Greece’s regulator may reject Binance’s MiCA license application. Without approval, the exchange could lose access to the EU market after July 1, 2026.
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.
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Google Sues Alleged AI Text Scam Network Over Phishing Campaign
Google has sued a group it calls Outsider Enterprise, alleging AI-driven text scams involving millions of messages and thousands of fake websites. The FBI and major US telecom providers are involved in related enforcement and blocking efforts.
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.
CertiK Hosts Security Workshop in Turkey on CASP Compliance
CertiK hosted a security workshop in Turkey with TÜBİTAK BİLGEM, focusing on CASP regulation, custody standards and the 2026 Web3 threat landscape.
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SEC Proposes Ending Rule 611 With Implications for Tokenized Stocks
The SEC has proposed rescinding Rule 611 and 610(e) of Regulation NMS. The move could alter how tokenized US equities interact with decentralized trading models.
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Zoomex Reports $24M in On-Chain Reserves for May 2026
Zoomex reports approximately $24 million in publicly verifiable on-chain reserves and $168 billion in monthly trading volume for May 2026.
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Raydium Loses $1.3M in Legacy Pool Exploit, Treasury Covers Losses
Raydium lost about $1.3 million after an exploit targeted five retired liquidity pools on Solana. The project said active users were unaffected and losses will be covered by its treasury.
Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 Focuses on Custody and Compliance
Istanbul Blockchain Week 2026 focused on custody standards, stablecoin use cases, and Turkish regulatory structure. Institutional participation shaped the agenda.