Key Takeaways Strategy’s Michael Saylor said 25% of the Mag8 now holds bitcoin on corporate balance sheets. SpaceX and Tesla remain among the largest companies holding BTC on balance sheets. Corporate bitcoin treasury strategies continue expanding across public and private firms. SpaceX IPO Puts Saylor’s Mag8 Bitcoin View in Focus Michael Saylor congratulated Elon Musk…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Commerce Department issued an export control directive on June 12, forcing Anthropic to shut down Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all users worldwide. Anthropic’s Prestocks token on Solana dropped 9.11% in 24 hours, while Hyperliquid’s vntl:ANTHROPIC futures fell 3% to $1,638. Anthropic says it is working to restore Fable 5…
Key Takeaways The U.S. ordered Anthropic on June 12 to cut foreign access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 over national security concerns. Anthropic disabled both models worldwide for hundreds of millions of users, disputing the order’s rationale. Defillama tracks 14 pre-IPO perp markets, including Anthropic, so the shutoff is a live test for onchain…
Key Takeaways South Korean police named Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won a bribery suspect after a second raid on the cryptocurrency exchange. Bithumb allegedly gained an unfair edge as MP Kim targeted its rival Dunamu on monopoly issues. Next, Seoul police will summon aide A and others to unpack the 2024 hiring solicitation claims. Allegations of…
Key Takeaways Bitfinex says tokenization could help Venezuelan firms raise $50M+ despite a market with only 40 listings. Aaron Olmos sees tokenization attracting global capital in 2026, boosting Venezuela’s recovery. Jose Grasso Vecchio says tokenized assets need compliance first; regulation is the next hurdle. Bitfinex Report: Tokenization Might Drive Internationalization of Venezuelan Markets Forward In…
Key Takeaways Zimbabwe legalized its crypto sector under S.I. 99 of 2026, forcing VASPs to register with the RBZ. Crypto firms face strict rules like the FATF Travel Rule and a $500 annual fee to operate legally. Economists predict the new framework will shield fintech firms from sudden regulatory shutdowns. Global Compliance Pressure The Zimbabwean…
Key Takeaways Metamask brought its Mastercard debit card to 13 new nations, offering users 1% cashback in mUSD. Utexo data shows crypto card use grew 2.7 times, pushing the card payment market into the mainstream. Following a February U.S. launch, Gal Eldar next aims to weave Metamask cards into daily global transactions. Metamask Card Extends…
Key Takeaways A food delivery ruse allegedly helped attackers get a resident to open the front door. Armed intruders held victims captive while demanding access to crypto accounts, prosecutors say. The case shows how crypto holders can face real-world threats beyond cybercrime. A Food Delivery Ruse Led to an Armed Search for Crypto Access Digital…
Key Takeaways The SEC cleared an active crypto ETF tied to several major digital assets. Eligible assets include BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, AVAX, and others. Exchange rules require daily transparency, trading safeguards, and broker-dealer firewalls. SEC Approval Names BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and XLM Among Eligible Assets The U.S. Securities and Exchange…
Check out our previous coverage: BlockShoals Technologies Inc. announced it has selected a domestic Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to proceed with its regulatory sandbox testing plan. The company disclosed that both parties are currently completing required due diligence, with formal system integration scheduled to begin once…
