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CZ Advocates for U.S. Crypto Leadership in Recent CoinDesk Interview
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, shares his vision for the United States as the potential 'capital of crypto' in an interview with CoinDesk. He discusses his insights on the crypto market, including its bear market causes and strategies for Binance.US to enhance liquidity.
5 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Nikhilesh De
Polymarket Hack Estimated Losses Reach $3.1 Million Amid Ongoing Investigation
Hackers have stolen approximately $3.1 million in Polymarket's PUSD token from 11 wallets, prompting the platform to promise full refunds to affected users, according to CoinDesk. The attack, linked to a compromised third-party vendor, is part of a broader investigation into the platform's marketing practices.
yesterday·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Coinbase and OKX Court Binance's EU Users with New Bonuses After MiCA License Issues
Coinbase and OKX introduce sign-up bonuses for new users in the EU after Binance announced it would suspend services due to not obtaining a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license. This development comes as Binance continues to pursue licensing in the EU but has withdrawn its application in Greece, according to CoinDesk.
yesterday·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Maxine Waters Criticizes Proposal for Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Maxine Waters, a prominent U.S. House Democrat, urges the Department of Labor to withdraw its plan allowing crypto in 401(k) accounts. In an 11-page letter, she criticizes the proposal as unsafe for ordinary investors, citing ongoing regulatory challenges, according to CoinDesk.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jesse Hamilton
Senators Question CFTC Over Alleged Deceptive Practices by Polymarket
Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis demand answers from the CFTC regarding alleged deceptive advertising by Polymarket, as reported by Decrypt. They express concerns over the agency's enforcement of consumer protections and potential illegal gambling operations associated with prediction markets.
2 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Logan Hitchcock
Anti-Trafficking Group Raises Concerns Over Clarity Act's Section 604
The Alliance to End Human Trafficking warns that Section 604 of the Clarity Act could weaken accountability for crypto developers whose platforms might facilitate human trafficking, as reported by CoinDesk. Concerns center on language that limits liability for developers who do not control user funds, potentially allowing exploitation by bad actors.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by AI Boost
Spanish Regulator Confirms No Extensions for EU Crypto Deadline Impacting Binance
Spain's securities regulator has stated there will be no extensions to the EU's July 1 deadline for crypto firms to obtain a MiCA license, affecting Binance, which remains unlicensed. This news comes from a report by Decrypt.
2 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Sander Lutz
Binance Suspends EU Services After Failing to Secure MiCA License
Binance has informed users across the European Union that it will suspend certain services due to its failure to obtain a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the July 1 deadline. After withdrawing its application in Greece, the exchange intends to pursue authorization in France, maintaining that it still aims to secure a license, according to CoinDesk.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
CoinEx Denies Claims of Facilitating Sanctioned Iranian Crypto Transactions
CoinEx has rejected allegations of facilitating over $3.84 billion in cryptocurrency transactions involving sanctioned Iranian platforms, following a report by TRM Labs. The exchange insists it operates as a neutral platform without ties to Iranian entities, countering claims from a recent Wall Street Journal article, as covered by Decrypt.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by André Beganski
Kraken Files Lawsuit Against PowerTrade Over Misappropriated Funds
Kraken's parent company, Payward, has initiated legal proceedings against the derivatives platform PowerTrade, claiming the wrongful appropriation of approximately $7.2 million in digital assets. The lawsuit alleges unauthorized transactions that transformed Kraken's positive balance into a nearly $2 million deficit, according to CoinDesk.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
Europol Freezes $47M in Crypto During Global Infostealer Operation
Europol has announced that its Operation Endgame has resulted in the freezing of over €41 million ($47 million) in criminal cryptocurrency tied to three malware families. The initiative dismantled the infrastructure behind malware that targeted crypto wallets and passwords, affecting more than 385,000 systems, according to Decrypt.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Post-Prison CZ Reflects on Lessons Learned and Future Plans
Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, former CEO of Binance, claims his prison experience helped build character and did not harm his business prospects. He emphasizes that his guilty plea for Bank Secrecy Act violations has not deterred potential partners, and he is focused on investment rather than returning to a CEO role, according to a CoinDesk interview.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jesse Hamilton
CoinEx Disputes Claims of $3.84 Billion Ties to Sanctioned Iranian Firms
CoinEx denies allegations from TRM Labs that it facilitated over $3.84 billion in transactions with sanctioned Iranian crypto firms. The Seychelles-registered exchange claims no commercial relationships with these entities, stating it has begun exiting related business. This report was published by CoinDesk on June 25, 2026.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Kalshi Pursues $40B Valuation Following Recent $1B Fundraise
Kalshi seeks a valuation of $40 billion, nearly doubling its $22 billion valuation from a recent funding round, according to the Financial Times. This funding conversation comes amidst regulatory scrutiny regarding its prediction market platform in the U.S.
4 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Ripple's RLUSD Stablecoin Launches in Japan Following Regulatory Approval
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin receives regulatory approval in Japan, allowing SBI VC Trade to offer it to both institutional and retail customers. This marks a significant step for Ripple in the Japanese market as it seeks to expand its presence despite RLUSD's relatively small market capitalization of $1.7 billion compared to larger competitors.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New Tax on Sports-Related Prediction Markets
Kalshi has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois in response to a recently enacted tax on sports-related prediction markets. The lawsuit, stemming from a new 15% tax scheduled to take effect on July 1, highlights ongoing tensions between states and federal regulators regarding the classification of such markets as gambling, as reported by Decrypt.
4 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Sander Lutz
Noman Saleem Sentenced for $1.4M Telegram Staking Fraud
Noman Saleem, a 39-year-old from New York, receives a 15-month prison sentence for a wire-fraud scheme involving impersonation of crypto influencers, according to Decrypt. Saleem defrauded victims by promoting a fake crypto staking operation, amassing around $1.4 million before disappearing with their funds.
4 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Binance Withdraws Greek MiCA Bid, Pursues Alternative EU License
Binance has officially withdrawn its application for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Greece and will seek authorization in another EU member state, as reported by CoinDesk. The company faces a deadline of July 1 to secure a license or cease operations across the European Union.
4 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna