Cryptocurrency
Gary Gensler Challenges CFTC Authority Over Sports Betting Markets
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Gary Gensler has intervened in a federal appeals court case, arguing that sports prediction markets fall outside the scope of federal derivatives laws. His filing asserts that Congress never intended for sports betting contracts to be classified as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Retail investors return to crypto search engines in June
After months of waning interest, Google search volume for digital assets is ticking upward again. Data from analytics firm Alphractal reveals that retail participants are once more tracking market movements, though experts warn that this renewed curiosity serves as a sentiment gauge rather than a confirmed signal of fresh capital inflows.
Michael Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin sale amid 'never sell' debate
“I said to YOU never sell your bitcoin,” Michael Saylor told attendees at BTC Prague on June 11. The remark sought to draw a sharp line between his long-standing advice for individual investors and the pragmatic corporate treasury decisions that recently led Strategy to sell 32 BTC for $2.5 million.
Metaplanet Expands Into Brokerage With Siiibo Securities Acquisition
By acquiring Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1 billion, Metaplanet is pivoting from passive Bitcoin accumulation toward active financial product distribution. This transaction, set to close July 13, grants the Tokyo-listed firm a Type I Financial Instruments license, providing the regulatory gateway needed to launch Bitcoin-linked debt and yield-focused instruments across Japan.
Bitget secures official registration in Argentina
Nearly 20% of the Argentine population now utilizes digital assets, prompting Bitget to secure official status as a Virtual Asset Service Provider. By joining the National Securities Commission registry, the exchange gains a legal foothold in one of Latin America’s most active cryptocurrency markets while committing to local anti-money laundering standards.
Binance to Rebrand Toncoin as GRAM in July Transition
Binance is initiating a sweeping technical overhaul of its Toncoin markets, shifting the exchange's ticker from TON to GRAM. This staged migration requires users across spot, futures, and margin desks to navigate a series of mid-summer deadlines as the platform aligns its listings with the token's original branding.
Tether Freezes $72M After ZachXBT Links Wallet to Monero Price Spike
A single address on the Tron network triggered a massive freeze by Tether this week after on-chain investigator ZachXBT traced its role in a volatile Monero rally. The wallet, which handled over $120 million in USDT, was blacklisted shortly after its activity coincided with an abrupt jump in XMR pricing.
Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Issues Record $1.5 Billion Digital Bond
The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation has priced a HK$12 billion digital bond, marking the largest tokenized issuance globally to date. This move signals a significant acceleration in the city’s transition toward blockchain-based fixed-income infrastructure, drawing substantial interest from a diverse roster of over 100 institutional investors.
Crypto scammers target 2026 World Cup fans with fake ticketing sites
As 6.5 million spectators descend on the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cybercriminals are ramping up operations. Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has identified multiple fraudulent websites and betting schemes specifically designed to siphon funds from unsuspecting fans using cryptocurrency payment channels.
io.net Launches Revenue-Linked Token Burn to Curb Supply
Decentralized GPU provider io.net has introduced a revenue-backed token burn mechanism, projecting the removal of up to 12 million IO tokens from circulation within the next year. The move follows a record-breaking period for the network, fueled by an $8 million enterprise contract and massive daily AI inference volume.
Bybit Secures Spot in Inaugural Fortune Crypto 100
Fortune has named Bybit to its inaugural Crypto 100 list, a benchmark ranking the most influential organizations currently shaping the global digital asset ecosystem. The exchange earned its position within the centralized finance category, signaling its growing reach across infrastructure, custody, and regulated financial services.
Circle executes record $4.4 billion USDC transfer to Coinbase
A massive movement of 4.397 billion USDC to a Coinbase address via HyperEVM has set a new benchmark for stablecoin transactions. Analytics firm Arkham flagged the transfer, which links three major entities—Circle, Coinbase, and the Hyperliquid ecosystem—at a moment when onchain liquidity is becoming increasingly centralized.