This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. Tether-affiliated entities reported beneficial ownership of 37.7 million Bitdeer Class A shares as of June 12, equal to 19.7% of the company’s outstanding Class…
Mobile wallet platform GCash announced it will transition to in-app one-time passwords (OTPs) via push notifications beginning June 22, 2026. The technical shift will fully replace the existing SMS-based authentication system to mitigate phishing scams and unauthorized financial account takeovers. “Our upgrade to in-app OTPs is a strategic move to put an end to phishable…
Key Takeaways Ghana’s EOCO and the UK’s NCA teamed up to seize $15.1 million in crypto from a major transnational fraud ring. The 2026 case proves Chainalysis data can help agencies track tokens across nearly 20 diverse blockchains. Authorities are screening victims to finalize a historic repatriation of funds back to the United Kingdom. An…
Singlife Philippines and Asia United Bank (AUB) announced Thursday the integration of Singlife’s 100-in-1 Medical Plan into AUB’s HelloMoney and Hello Pag-IBIG mobile applications. The partnership allows users of the digital banking platforms to browse, purchase, and manage health and accident coverage directly within the applications. Partnership Details and Pricing According to a joint statement,…
Key Takeaways Yield Basis deposits jumped 120% from 1.7M to 3.8M crvUSD in under 2 weeks. The Hybrid Vaults target yield while preserving BTC and ETH exposure. Yield Basis reached $126M TVL; live-market performance will be the next key test. Michael Egorov Says Demand Is Rising for BTC Yield Strategies That Preserve Exposure Crypto investors…
Key Takeaways HyperFund allegedly collected $1.8 billion from investors across multiple countries worldwide. Burton received at least $7.85 million while helping facilitate the scheme, prosecutors said. Authorities continue pursuing major crypto fraud cases involving large investor losses and misleading promises. HyperFund Drew $1.8 Billion From Investors Worldwide Rodney Burton, also known as “ Bitcoin Rodney,”…
Key Takeaways Schwartz highlighted XRP use cases across payments, tokenization, interoperability, decentralized finance, and artificial intelligence. Ripple expects Swell 2026 to be its largest event yet, with more than 1,500 attendees, over 75 speakers, and more than 50 sessions planned. Recent Ripple initiatives and broader ecosystem activity have expanded XRP’s presence in payments, treasury management,…
Key Takeaways Slowmist said a missing return statement in DIP token’s code drained about $111,098 in USDC. The flaw doubled transfers via Pancakeswap, adding to 2,150-plus incidents logged by Slowmist this year. DeFi has lost over $1 billion to exploits in 2026, keeping audit demand high heading into H2. A Transfer That Ran Twice Slowmist…
Key Takeaways KSA is collecting €420,000 (~$487,000) from Polymarket’s operator for halting Dutch service a day late. Only one week’s penalty was forfeited, not the €840,000 max, and Polymarket has filed an objection. The move further highlights Europe’s rift with the US, where prediction markets are seen as financial products. How a single day cost…
Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh’s Fed held rates at 3.5%-3.75% in a unanimous 12-0 vote. CPI hit 4.2% in May as energy prices lifted pressure on U.S. households. The New York Fed kept $160B RRP limits as markets await July CPI data. Fed Holds Rates as CPI Reheats The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0…
