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.
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BitGo CEO Disputes Claims of Anthropic Mythos NSA Breach
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe rejected viral claims that Anthropic’s Mythos hacked NSA systems. The incident was described as an authorized red-team test, not an external breach.
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.
Eldora Expands to 280+ Tokenized US Equities Across 85+ Countries
Eldora has expanded its marketplace to more than 280 tokenized US equities and ETFs across five blockchains. The platform combines 1:1 backed stocks, Treasury yield, and DeFi lending under a single KYC process.
Zapatero Denies Bailout Scheme as Court Orders Crypto Seizure
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied involvement in a $61.5 million airline bailout scheme as a Spanish court ordered the seizure of any Bitcoin and Litecoin tied to him.
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.
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.