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Bitget Unveils Universal Exchange Vision with MT5 and Stocks 2.0
Bitget’s marketing lead discusses the evolution of crypto exchanges into all-in-one financial platforms, including MT5 integration, stock trading via Stocks 2.0, and a crackdown on fake volumes and paid listings.
Default Judgment Against Fake Crypto Platform NanoBit: $5.5M in Penalties
A US federal court has issued a default judgment against the fraudulent cryptocurrency platform NanoBit, ordering it to pay approximately $1.8 million, with total penalties exceeding $5.5 million.
Australia’s Crypto Travel Rule Takes Effect July 1
Australia's crypto Travel Rule comes into force on July 1, requiring exchanges to collect sender, recipient, and platform details for all transfers with no minimum threshold.
UK FCA Sets Crypto Firm Authorization Application Window
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has designated the period from September 30, 2026 to February 28, 2027 for crypto companies to apply for authorization, with the new regime taking effect on October 25, 2027.
UK FCA Publishes Final Crypto Framework with Mandatory Licensing
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has released its final crypto regulatory framework, requiring licensing for firms and simplified capital rules for stablecoin issuers, with a February 2027 authorization deadline.
Pionex Expands Platform to Support 280+ Tokenized Stocks, ETFs and Commodities
Pionex detailed its expanded offering of 280+ tokenized U.S. stocks, ETFs and commodities settled in USDT, with 24/7 trading and automated bot support.
BYDFi Lists DATA/USDT Spot Trading Pair
BYDFi listed a new DATA/USDT spot trading pair for Data Network (DATA), the rebranded token formerly Story/IP, starting June 29, 2026.
bitFlyer EUROPE Obtains MiCA CASP License
bitFlyer Europe S.A. obtained authorization as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider under the EU's MiCA regulation from Luxembourg's CSSF, effective June 26, 2026.
bitFlyer USA Begins Service in West Virginia
bitFlyer USA announced it will begin onboarding customers in West Virginia from July 6, 2026, expanding its service area to 49 U.S. states plus Washington D.C.
HTX Launches TAC/USDT and STRC/USDT Perpetual Futures
HTX launched TAC/USDT and STRC/USDT perpetual futures contracts for long and short trading.
Coinbase Powers Spiko’s Mutual Fund with Stablecoin Funding
TLDR: In a landmark first for Europe, investors can now enter and exit a regulated mutual fund (UCITS) near-instantly using stablecoins.
Kraken goes live on Trever to bring full-service prime brokerage to European financial institutions
Trever’s Digital Asset Operating System is used by financial institutions across Europe to manage the full digital asset lifecycle within a single environment, including trading, treasury, settlement and bookkeeping.
Crypto News Roundup: Bitcoin Capitulation, Loopring DEX Closure, BIS on Stablecoins
On-chain data signals Bitcoin investor capitulation as Loopring announces DEX closure and BIS deems stablecoins unsuitable as money. Strategy's valuation drops below its Bitcoin reserves, while USDT premium in India surges over 8.5%.
USDT Premium in India Hits 8.5% After Raids on Crypto Firms
The premium for Tether's USDT on Indian exchanges surged to 8.5% over the weekend, more than double the usual spread, after India's Enforcement Directorate raided five firms suspected of facilitating unauthorized cross-border transfers using digital assets.
Over 4 Million Scam Smart Contracts Flagged in Last 30 Days, Web3 Antivirus Reports
Web3 Antivirus has analyzed 100.8 million smart contracts, flagging 4.24 million as scams. Of those, 3.41 million were detected in the past 30 days, highlighting a surge in malicious contract activity.
Bybit to Restrict Services for EEA Residents in Regulatory Move
Bybit will progressively limit certain global services for EEA residents to align with regulatory requirements. Users will retain access to their assets.
EU Prolongs Temporary Message Scanning for Child Abuse Detection
European Union countries have agreed to extend a temporary regime for scanning messages to identify users suspected of sharing child sexual abuse material, with the Cyprus presidency pushing the updated initiative.
Strategy May Sell $1.25B in Bitcoin
Michael Saylor's Strategy has disclosed a potential sale of up to $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin, aiming for financial flexibility.
BIS warns stablecoins risk fragmenting global finance
The Bank for International Settlements has cautioned that stablecoins could lead to fragmentation in the global financial system, raising concerns about regulatory and stability risks.
Bitcoin UTXO Loss Ratio Hits Record, Signals Capitulation Phase
The count of Bitcoin UTXOs spent at a loss has reached all-time highs, indicating the start of a holder capitulation phase, according to analyst Darkfost. The signal appeared for the first time since the October 2025 correction.
Loopring Shuts Down DEX and AMM, Blames Lack of Adoption
Loopring is closing its decentralized exchange and automated market maker, citing insufficient adoption and missing virtual machine support. The team will return user funds directly to Ethereum wallets.
Galaxy Research Lowers Clarity Act Passage Odds to 50%
Galaxy Research has cut its probability estimate for the CLARITY Act becoming law by end-2026 from 60% to 50%, citing tight Senate timelines and limited negotiation progress.
Zaif Renews eKYC Using My Number Card
Zaif renewed its identity verification to use Japan's public authentication service via My Number Card, enabling account opening in seconds.
MegaETH is Live on Uniswap Apps
Uniswap is now live on MegaETH, a high-performance Ethereum Layer 2, with the Uniswap Web App, Wallet and API all supporting the chain at launch.