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According to PRNewswire, Nasdaq-listed Canton Coin Treasury Company Canton Strategic announced that its Board of Directors has approved a $50 million share repurchase program. The repurchase will be conducted through open-market transactions or other compliant methods in accordance with U.S. securities laws. However, the timing, scale, and execution method of the repurchase may be adjusted or terminated based on market conditions, stock price performance, trading volume, regulatory environment, and other factors. The company does not commit to any minimum or fixed number of shares to be repurchased.
According to Jiemian News, in response to market rumors stating that “SK Hynix plans to introduce a shareholder return policy worth 100 trillion Korean won,” SK Hynix told Jiemian News: “We are exploring various measures to enhance shareholder value, but the Company has never discussed specific details such as the scale of shareholder returns mentioned in the related reports.”
According to The Block, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that Nigeria’s widespread adoption of U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins is challenging the country’s existing monetary policy and regulatory framework. The IMF noted that the naira’s depreciation, high inflation, and limited access to official foreign exchange are driving local households and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to adopt stablecoins for cross-border payments and hedging against exchange rate risk.
According to Korea Economic Daily, after completing its U.S. ADR listing, SK hynix plans to implement a shareholder return program worth up to 100 trillion Korean won in Q4 2026, comprising share buybacks and cash dividends. The share buyback is reportedly expected to amount to approximately 2% of the company’s total outstanding shares. The report notes that SK hynix aims to leverage its ADR listing to secure a corporate value re-rating in global capital markets while simultaneously increasing investments in AI infrastructure.
Syscoin has released a security incident report detailing the UTXO-to-NEVM bridge vulnerability. According to the report, this incident resulted in the unauthorized release of approximately 5 billion SYS tokens on the UTXO side. The affected funds have since been returned to the official recovery address and permanently destroyed using the standard OP_RETURN mechanism, rendering them unusable by the protocol. As a result, the on-chain SYS supply has reverted to its expected value. The bridge functionality remains suspended while the team completes its final review and remediation efforts.
DeFi structured protocol Thetanuts Finance issued a statement responding to a security incident involving one of its Vaults. According to preliminary findings, the affected Vault was an outdated contract version deprecated and fully migrated years ago, and bears no relation to any currently active contracts or products. Further investigation into the details is ongoing, and a comprehensive post-mortem report will be published once additional information becomes available. Earlier reports indicated that Thetanuts Finance may have suffered a hack, with estimated losses totaling approximately $2.1 million.
U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig posted on X to clarify several misunderstandings regarding perpetual futures contracts and to address the controversy surrounding the CFTC's recent approval of related contracts.Mike Selig stated that the Commodity Exchange Act and relevant CFTC rules do not explicitly require a "futures contract" to have a fixed maturity or delivery date. Since Congress has not clearly defined the term, futures contract classification primarily relies on judicial precedent and CFTC interpretations, and a fixed maturity date is not a necessary condition.Regarding the claim that "the BTCPERP contract approved by the CFTC allows U.S. users to use 250x leverage," high leverage is not an inherent characteristic of the perpetual contract structure itself, but rather a feature of previous offshore trading platform models. Perpetual contracts regulated by the CFTC will adhere to the same leverage limits as other regulated futures products.In response to criticism that "the CFTC did not provide industry participants with an opportunity for input and feedback," the CFTC issued a public request for comment on "perpetual contracts" and "24/7 trading" in April 2025 and received over 100 responses from industry participants, including several CFTC-registered entities. Furthermore, addressing concerns that the funding rate mechanism could incur high costs and induce adverse market behavior, when considering the costs of opening and rolling over traditional term futures contracts, the annualized holding cost of perpetual contract funding rates is generally comparable to that of traditional futures. In fact, the funding rate mechanism helps maintain the contract's price anchor to the spot market and serves as a market disciplining force.
According to an official FBI notice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued a public announcement on June 16, 2026, stating that it had seized substantial assets across multiple U.S. judicial districts for violations of federal law. Seized assets include cash, vehicles, cryptocurrencies, jewelry, firearms, and electronic devices. The seized assets span a broad range, including: multiple large cash deposits and luxury goods—including Hermès and Chanel handbags and jewelry—in California; various cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin and Ethereum—in Connecticut; over $460,000 in USDT stablecoins in Texas; nearly $500,000 in USDT in Indiana; and more than $1.1 million across multiple bank accounts held by CO EBikes LLC in Colorado.
the U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) sent a letter to FDIC Chairman Travis Hill on June 8. The letter noted a significant increase in blockchain-related financial products and services, and that blockchain technology has been placed on a high-risk list. The U.S. GAO recommended establishing relevant coordination mechanisms to help regulatory agencies such as the FDIC jointly identify risks and implement timely regulatory responses.Additionally, under the GENIUS Act passed last year, the FDIC is the primary regulator overseeing bank-affiliated stablecoin issuer subsidiaries. The U.S. GAO also recommended that the FDIC rotate case managers assigned to banks to reduce threats to independence. The failure of three crypto-related banks in 2023 has raised questions about whether regulators took sufficient action. (cointelegraph)
Odaily Odaily报道，The U.S. government ordered Anthropic to suspend access to its latest AI model for foreign nationals due to national security concerns, following which Anthropic disabled access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all users. Grayscale Head of Research Zach Pandl noted that this move exposes the risks of centralized control over frontier AI technologies and will drive market demand for decentralized alternatives.Within 12 hours of Anthropic cutting off access, the Bittensor token TAO rose 30%, reaching $283 on Monday, a nearly three-week high. Pandl expects that as investors seek alternatives to centralized AI, demand for decentralized AI platforms like Bittensor will continue to rise. (cointelegraph)
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) stated that, at today’s monetary policy meeting, the BOJ’s Policy Board reviewed developments and operations in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market and discussed future guidelines for JGB purchases. In principle, long-term interest rates should be determined by financial markets; therefore, it is appropriate for the central bank to conduct JGB purchases in a predictable manner while retaining sufficient flexibility to support JGB market stability. Based on this approach, and to improve the efficiency and stability of the JGB market, the BOJ decided—by a vote of 7 to 1—to implement the following measures: Starting now through March 2027, the BOJ will reduce its monthly JGB purchase target by approximately ¥200 billion per natural quarter, in principle. From April 2027 onward, its monthly JGB purchase target will be maintained at approximately ¥2 trillion. Should long-term interest rates rise rapidly, the BOJ will respond flexibly—for example, by increasing the scale of JGB purchases or conducting fixed-rate JGB purchase operations (both of which are exempt from the monthly JGB purchase target), as well as conducting funding operations against pooled collateral. Furthermore, the BOJ will no longer conduct mid-term reviews of its direct JGB purchase program. However, the BOJ stands ready to adjust the pace of JGB purchases at future monetary policy meetings, as deemed necessary, based on the fundamental principles guiding JGB purchases and other factors—including developments in the JGB market. (Jinshi)
According to Livecoins, on June 8, Brazilian Federal Deputy Lincoln Portela (PL-MG) submitted Bill No. 2901/2026, proposing the establishment of a “National Framework for Fintech and Digital Financial Platforms.” Key provisions of the bill include: establishing a “National Permanent Financial Sandbox” to provide a continuous testing environment for blockchain technologies and tokenized crypto assets; placing regulatory oversight under the Central Bank of Brazil, with differentiated, low-barrier compliance standards for small- and medium-sized fintech startups; permitting companies to share network infrastructure and data to combat money laundering involving crypto assets; and introducing decentralized digital identity and biometric technologies to secure high-value transactions. Non-compliant entities may face fines of up to 20% of their annual profits and revenue. The bill is scheduled for review by the Chamber of Deputies’ specialized committee in the coming weeks.
According to Bitcoin.com, the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) recently released an updated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulatory guidance, requiring cryptocurrency firms operating in Dubai to integrate FATF high-risk and blacklist country data into their risk-scoring models in real time—replacing the previous static compliance tracking mechanism. Under the new rules, firms must update their risk assessments at least once every three months, and immediately upon any material change to their operational structure or product offerings. Additionally, proliferation financing risks and targeted financial sanctions risks must be assessed separately and may not be broadly conflated with AML compliance. Firms are also required to formally document risks arising from AI-assisted operations and privacy-enhancing exchanges. VARA stated that compliance officers, senior management, and board members bear full responsibility for their company’s residual risk rating, signaling a regulatory shift from post-hoc enforcement toward proactive, systemic risk management.
the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday passed the second reading of a cryptocurrency regulatory bill, which has been submitted to the Capital Markets Committee for further review, with a report required within four weeks. The bill, proposed by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for virtual assets, digital assets, and virtual asset service providers, mandating that cryptocurrency exchanges apply for licenses and comply with transparency and regulatory requirements.During the debate, Majority Whip Tahir Monguno stated that Nigeria is one of the countries with the highest cryptocurrency adoption rates in Africa but has lagged behind several other African nations in regulating the digital financial ecosystem. The lack of a clear legal framework exposes investors to risks and allows illegal activities to persist within the industry. (premiumtimesng)
According to CryptoSlate, U.S. Representatives Lance Gooden and Josh Gottheimer jointly introduced the Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Enforcement and Coordination Act, which proposes establishing a Federal Cryptocurrency Theft Task Force within the Department of Justice (DOJ). The task force would comprise representatives from the DOJ, FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Treasury (including FinCEN). It would serve as the federal government’s central coordinating body for preventing, investigating, and prosecuting cryptocurrency theft cases, while also providing training and technical guidance to local law enforcement agencies on evidence collection, asset tracing, and victim support. This move follows the DOJ’s April 2025 decision to disband the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), citing a shift toward “prosecution over regulation.” FBI data shows that cryptocurrency-related complaints reached 181,000 in 2025, with losses exceeding $11 billion. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes cryptocurrency market regulation from the task force’s mandate, and existing criminal statutes remain unchanged. However, critical details—including funding sources, staffing levels, and victim response mechanisms—remain undefined, prompting external concerns about the bill’s practical implementation.
approximately one month after the launch of the first spot HYPE ETFs, early trading data has been robust, indicating demand from institutional investors for Hyperliquid-related exposure.Currently, three issuers offer HYPE investment products through regulated brokerage channels, including 21Shares' THYP, Bitwise's BHYP, and Grayscale's HYPG. The cumulative trading volume for these three products since their launch has neared $900 million, with net inflows reaching $153 million.However, trading activity is not evenly distributed among the products. BHYP and THYP account for the majority of the volume, while the later-launched HYPG is still in its volume ramping phase.Unlike some tokens that primarily rely on speculative demand, HYPE's value proposition is more directly linked to Hyperliquid's trading activity. Approximately 97% of Hyperliquid's transaction fees flow into the Assistance Fund, creating a linkage between trading volume and token demand through an automatic buyback mechanism.
research firm Benchmark Equity Research has highlighted that the market structure reform proposal put forward by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 11 could be one of the most far-reaching regulatory actions for the U.S. crypto industry this year. The proposal aims to abolish Rule 611 and Rule 610(e) of Regulation NMS, two core rules that have governed the routing and execution of U.S. stock trades since 2005, which are seen as having long constrained the development of tokenized stocks and on-chain trading.Rule 611 (Order Protection Rule) requires trading venues to avoid executing trades at prices inferior to "protected quotations" on other markets, thereby enforcing the National Best Bid and Offer (NBBO) system. Rule 610(e) prohibits locked and crossed markets, restricting quotation overlaps and price mismatches.Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer stated that if the rules are repealed, it would remove key legal barriers hindering DeFi trading models, such as automated market makers (AMMs), allowing them to operate without relying on traditional order routing systems. The regulatory changes would directly benefit infrastructure for tokenized stocks and crypto securities trading, with Securitize identified as the most immediate beneficiary. Additionally, Coinbase and Galaxy Digital could also benefit from the expansion of trading, custody, and market-making businesses.However, Benchmark also noted that even with looser rules, critical issues such as exchange registration, clearing and settlement, and custody frameworks remain unresolved. The market is still anticipating the SEC's potential introduction of an "innovation exemption" mechanism. The SEC has opened a 60-day public comment period, and Benchmark expects a final vote could take place in early 2027. (The Block)
Anthropic will meet with Trump administration officials today regarding the "Mythos" model. (Jin Shi)
The global financial market's attention will be focused on Washington this week as newly appointed Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh chairs his first post-confirmation FOMC press conference. This marks not only his transition from a policy commentator to the "world's most powerful banker," but also a critical window for the outside world to observe whether a major shift in Federal Reserve monetary policy is underway.The market widely expects the Fed to keep the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% during this week's meeting. Compared to the specific rate decision, the market is more focused on how Warsh will reshape the Fed's "art of communication." For a long time, former Chair Powell tended to guide market expectations through transparent "forward guidance," but Warsh has previously expressed reservations about this approach publicly, arguing that the Fed should not provide too many interest rate hints to the market.This meeting will also release the latest quarterly Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) and the "dot plot." For Warsh, who has a strong aversion to the dot plot, this is undoubtedly an awkward beginning, as he must find a balance between respecting the Fed's decision-making mechanism and articulating his own policy preferences. (Reuters)
According to The Block, Kraken has launched cryptocurrency perpetual futures trading in the U.S., with the related products available via Kraken Pro. This launch follows Kraken’s acquisition of Bitnomial—a CFTC-licensed exchange, clearinghouse, and broker—in May.