Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Binance has withdrawn its MiCA license bid in Greece and will pursue approval elsewhere, triggering service restrictions for EU users starting July 1 as the regulatory deadline arrives. The exchange maintains it is not leaving Europe and user funds remain secure
Charles Hoskinson addresses the recent wallet exploit that drained millions in ADA, while the token shows a modest recovery but faces persistent downward pressure
Ripple has launched its USD-pegged stablecoin RLUSD in Japan through a partnership with SBI VC Trade, following approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency as a regulated electronic payment instrument
Mark Zuckerberg has directed development of a standalone prediction market platform called Arena, starting with points-based forecasting as the sector sees rapid growth and increased attention from major players
Binance has pulled its MiCA application in Greece and plans to seek authorization in another EU member state ahead of the July 1 deadline, while reaffirming its commitment to remain active in the European market
Base, Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, is rolling out the Beryl upgrade to mainnet on June 25, introducing the new B20 token standard for efficient token issuance, cutting withdrawal times from seven to five days, and deploying Reth V2 for improved performance
WhiteBIT EU has obtained authorization under the EU's MiCA framework from Austria's Financial Market Authority, enabling compliant crypto services across the European Economic Area as the July 1 deadline approaches
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified CryptoBandits, a self-propagating malware that spreads via USB drives, steals cryptocurrency credentials, and uses Tor for anonymous communication, posing risks to Windows users handling digital assets
Bybit has initiated discussions with Singapore’s Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) after one of its entities was added to the regulator’s Investor Alert List, while reaffirming its existing restrictions on Singapore users
Tether is winding down its Alloy platform and aUSDT, a gold-collateralized synthetic dollar, citing low demand. Users have until September 17, 2026 to redeem tokens for underlying XAUT collateral as the company redirects resources to higher-demand products like XAUT
