South Korea lifts 9-year corporate crypto ban: What the policy change means
South Korea reopens crypto to corporations with strict caps and asset limits. This is part of a broader strategy that includes stablecoin legislation and potential spot crypto ETFs.
Gemini post-IPO shakeup sees exit of three top executives
The exchange’s chief legal officer, chief operating officer and chief financial officer are out and Cameron Winkelvoss will take on more responsibilities.
Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M all-stock deal
Nakamoto will acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in an all-stock deal, consolidating Bitcoin media, events and asset management under one Nasdaq-listed company.
Starknet adds EY Nightfall to enable private payments on Ethereum rails
StarkWare is integrating EY’s Nightfall privacy protocol into Starknet to give institutions private payments and DeFi access on public Ethereum-aligned rails, while preserving auditability.
Binance holds 65% of CEX stablecoin reserves as outflows cool: CryptoQuant
Stablecoin outflows slow to $2 billion as Binance consolidates 65% of CEX liquidity, signaling capital concentration even amid the ongoing crypto bear market.
Monad hires former FalconX, BVNK and Optimism executives
The appointments add traditional finance and institutional crypto experience as the layer-1 blockchain scales its post-launch strategy.
Africrypt founders back in South Africa years after platform collapse: Report
Investigators say Raees and Ameer Cajee are back in South Africa years after Africrypt’s collapse, while investors still struggle to serve legal papers.
Steak ‘n Shake says same-store sales rose ‘dramatically’ after Bitcoin rollout
American restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake said its nine‑month burger‑to‑Bitcoin strategy has driven same‑store sales growth and a $15 million Bitcoin reserve.
Poland president vetoes MiCA bill again as crypto firms look to license abroad
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a second MiCA crypto bill, leaving firms without a domestic licensing path as the local regulator warns of a July 2026 deadline.
Monero use holds despite delistings as darknet markets shift to XMR
TRM Labs says Monero usage remains above pre-2022 levels as darknet markets shift toward XMR, while unusual node behavior may offer investigators network-level clues.