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Bitcoin News posted on X, stating that the Delaware House Economic Development Committee has advanced House Bill 441, which would ban all crypto ATMs across the state. If the bill passes the state Senate and is signed into law, existing machines must be removed within 90 days. Legislators note that fraud related to crypto ATMs is on the rise. Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have previously advanced similar restrictions or bans.
Odaily Odaily reporter Anita Köböl, spokesperson for the Hungarian government, stated at a press conference on Thursday that Hungary will lift restrictions on cryptocurrency trading. These restrictions previously required approval verification for exchanges and exposed the public and DApp service providers to criminal liability.Anita Köböl stated that the rules introduced last year led to a decline in cryptocurrency trading activity in the country, prompted several digital asset platforms to suspend their cryptocurrency services there, and triggered an EU review of whether these restrictions comply with EU regulations. Under a legislative package passed in 2025, individuals or entities conducting cryptocurrency exchanges through unauthorized platforms could face up to eight years in prison. This move marks a policy shift in Hungary. After the Tisza Party came to power, the new government is working to ease years of conflict between Hungary and the EU. (cointelegraph)
the Japanese House of Representatives has passed a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, bringing them closer to the regulatory framework applied to stocks and other investment products. The new rules, expected to take effect next year, will classify crypto assets as financial instruments, involving reduced tax burdens, stricter trading rules, and paving the way for the launch of crypto asset ETFs. The bill also introduces insider trading bans similar to those in stock markets, stricter disclosure requirements, investment caps for unaudited token issuances, and significantly increased penalties for unregistered crypto business operators. (CoinDesk)
Bitget has released its May 2026 transparency report. Data shows that the total asset scale of its IPO Prime product line has surpassed $110.8 million. Among these, the preSPAX token linked to SpaceX has reached a value of $85.8 million, while the preOPAI token linked to OpenAI is valued at nearly $25 million, indicating rising market demand for exposure to tokenized private markets.To support the compliant development of the RWA ecosystem, Bitget launched the RWA licensed protocol, Reality, in May. Its issued tokenized stocks (rTokens) are strictly pegged 1:1 to the underlying US equities, with assets custodied by Alpaca, a FINRA-registered, SIPC-protected US securities broker, and provide real-time proof of reserves through third-party independent audits.The report also disclosed that Bitget AI users surpassed 1 million in May, with monthly trading volume exceeding $1.2 billion. In terms of regulatory compliance, Bitget completed a key regulatory registration in Mexico, further strengthening its position in the core Latin American market. With the improvement of its core product lines, Bitget is accelerating the deep integration of tokenized assets, AI investments, and crypto infrastructure within the UEX framework.
the Public Crime Investigation Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in South Korea has registered Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as a suspect in a bribery case, which is linked to independent lawmaker Kim Byung-kee. According to a former assistant's testimony, Kim Byung-kee asked Lee Jae-won in November 2024 to arrange jobs for his two sons at Bithumb. They joined the company two months later and worked for about six months. Kim Byung-kee also previously requested Bithumb to hire one of his assistants, who has been working at the company since September 2025. (The Block)
According to Ledger Insights, Federated Hermes—a U.S.-based asset management firm with $907 billion in assets under management—has announced the launch of the Federated Hermes Money Market Management Digital Treasury Fund, a money market fund compliant with the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin regulatory requirements. Primarily targeting stablecoin issuers, the fund is also open to institutional and retail investors. Its collateral assets have maturities of no more than 93 days, and its investment scope includes cash and U.S. Treasuries—highly liquid assets.
Japan’s parliament is advancing a bill to bring crypto assets under the same regulatory framework as stocks. The bill passed the lower house on Thursday and proposes classifying crypto assets as financial instruments, subjecting them to lower tax rates and stricter trading rules—and paving the way for new products such as crypto asset ETFs. The bill still requires approval by the upper house and is expected to take effect next year.
According to the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) Sentiment Survey data, the proportion of bearish investors has surged to 47.7% over the past week, approaching the year's high of 52% (March 18), well above the historical average of 31%.The AAII Sentiment Survey gauges the opinions of individual investors by asking them their views on market direction over the next six months and has been conducted continuously since 1987.
On-chain investigator ZachXBT stated that most cryptocurrency Twitter users in the community hold him to “nearly impossible standards.” He explained that when he publishes investigations about manipulated tokens before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting; yet when he publishes such investigations after the fact, he is criticized for failing to speak out publicly before damage occurred. ZachXBT also noted that this kind of feedback has made him reluctant to regularly publish investigations publicly, as enduring the associated pressure is not worthwhile when he can continue his work privately. He added that many people do not conduct their own investigations but instead place the entire burden on him.
on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on X, stating that the crypto community's demands for his investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT said that when he publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting the relevant projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB. Conversely, when he reveals findings after an incident has occurred, he is criticized for failing to provide advance warnings.He indicated that constantly facing such criticism has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigative reports publicly, as he would rather continue his work privately than bear the pressure of public opinion. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for excessively relying on his investigation results instead of conducting their own research.
According to Cointelegraph, Delaware and New Jersey have advanced legislation to impose a comprehensive ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. Specifically, Delaware’s House Economic Development Committee has approved House Bill 441, which prohibits the ownership, installation, or operation of cryptocurrency ATMs and mandates the removal of such devices within 90 days after the bill takes effect; violations carry a maximum fine of $10,000.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei 发表文章呼吁美国对前沿 AI 模型实施强制性第三方测试和安全标准，认为透明度要求已不足以应对快速进步的 AI 技术。
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has stated that if new AI models pose specific risks, governments should have the authority to prevent their deployment. In a lengthy post on Wednesday, Amodei argued that AI models should undergo mandatory third-party testing to assess potential risks across multiple domains. He wrote that if an AI is deemed to pose "unacceptable risks," then "governments should have the power to block or constrain its deployment." This is one of Amodei's strongest statements to date advocating for stricter AI regulation. "I believe that, at least during this current exponential growth phase, the most appropriate analogy is cars, airplanes, or pharmaceuticals—technologies that are essential to the modern economy but can also lead to significant loss of life if poorly designed or misused," Amodei wrote. Anthropic has previously warned that its AI model, Mythos, possesses the ability to discover and exploit critical software vulnerabilities, leading the company to restrict access to a small number of partners. This week, Anthropic also released a new version that removes related cybersecurity attack capabilities. (Jinshi)
According to an official announcement, Gate has launched a limited-time USD1 staking program offering high yields. During the campaign period, users holding USD1 in their asset accounts (minimum holding requirement: 1 USD1) can earn up to 20% annualized yield. The annualized yield rate is adjusted daily based on the remaining monthly reward budget and the platform’s total effective USD1 holdings. The updated annualized yield rate is published daily around 14:00 (UTC+8). The system takes hourly snapshots of users’ USD1 balances to calculate the average holding amount for yield calculation. Yields are distributed to users’ asset accounts the following day. According to the announcement, USD1 is a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial. It is fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury bills and cash equivalents, designed to maintain a stable 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. As a regulated, reserve-backed asset, USD1 delivers the same price stability as traditional cash—on-chain and in digital form.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a notice proposing amendments to CFTC Rule 40.11 and the addition of Appendix F, and formally soliciting public comment to establish a structured assessment framework for event contracts. It is reported that the number and variety of event contracts listed by registered trading entities continue to grow—including contracts tied to sporting events—with the aim of evaluating whether such contracts involve activities enumerated in the Commodity Exchange Act (e.g., terrorism, assassination, war, gambling, or acts violating federal or state law) and determining whether they contravene the public interest. This notice of proposed rulemaking forms part of the CFTC’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on prediction markets, released last March, and establishes a 90-day public review period while clarifying key legal terms such as “involves” and “gambling.”
Odaily Benchmark maintains a Buy rating for Securitize, a tokenized infrastructure company, with a price target of $16, based on the company's projected revenue of $178 million for 2027. The SEC has approved the registration statement for the merger of Securitize and Cantor Equity Partners II. Shareholders will vote on June 29. If the merger goes through smoothly, the combined entity will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ.The report states that Securitize has a differentiated advantage through its compliance license framework spanning the U.S. and Europe, including being registered in the U.S. as a broker-dealer, an alternative trading system, a transfer agent, and a fund service provider, while holding trading and settlement licenses under the EU's DLT Pilot Regime. Securitize currently manages approximately $3.4 billion in tokenized assets, and its specific market segment has already exceeded $30 billion. (The Block)
According to CoinTelegraph, blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs released a report forecasting that the on-chain prediction market’s transaction volume for Q1 2026 will reach $3.66 billion—surpassing on-chain gambling’s $1.4 billion for the first time. On-chain gambling achieved a total annual transaction volume of $5.1 billion in 2025, setting a new quarterly record of $1.5 billion in Q4 2025. TRM Labs noted that despite the broader crypto market correction, transaction volumes in both sectors showed no significant decline—largely sustained by the continued activity of loyal user bases. Regarding user composition, “high rollers” accounted for only 6.3% of individual wallets yet generated 91.8% of total transaction volume. Meanwhile, the monthly transaction volume of average bettors grew from $17 million in January 2022 to $188 million in March 2026; the transaction volume of daily gamblers increased twelvefold over the same period, indicating substantial expansion of incremental user groups. From a risk perspective, TRM Labs highlighted differing financial crime risks across the two platform types: gambling platforms face higher money laundering risks, whereas prediction markets are more likely to draw scrutiny over insider trading.
: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig announced the official opening of a public comment period to establish a structured framework for evaluating the types of events that may underlie prediction market trading contracts. It is understood that this framework will provide long-term, transparent regulatory guidelines to identify contracts subject to enhanced Congressional scrutiny, while allowing lawful markets to continue operating in the public interest. The CFTC expressed gratitude for feedback from market participants, federal and state officials, tribal leaders, and the public, and welcomes continued input.Mike Selig emphasized that this will not be the final rulemaking concerning prediction markets, and the agency will continue to seek a balance between maintaining market integrity and supporting innovation.
financial infrastructure company TVL Capital announced the completion of a $5 million funding round, led by Framework Ventures, with participation from Flow Traders and other institutions. Co-founder Lars previously served as Head of Market Research at The Block. The company's products are benchmarked against traditional exchange-traded products, aiming to build compliant, composable derivatives and diversified yield structures, primarily targeting institutional investors to meet various structured investment and yield management needs.
According to The Block, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) formally proposed stablecoin regulatory rules—“Authorized Payment Stablecoin Issuers”—on June 10 local time. Building upon the 2022 guidance framework (which includes core requirements such as 1:1 U.S. dollar backing, redeemability, and independent audits), the new rules introduce several additional provisions: reserve assets must be held in a diversified custodial arrangement, with a cap on concentration at any single custodian; issuers with issuance volumes exceeding $25 billion must hold an additional minimum of 0.5% of reserves (capped at $500 million) at FDIC-insured depository institutions; redemptions must be completed within two business days; and rehypothecation of reserve assets and payment of interest on reserves are prohibited. The rules explicitly align with the “substantially similar” certification standard under the federal GENIUS Act, aiming to preserve New York State’s regulatory authority over issuers with issuance volumes below $10 billion. A 10-day pre-comment period has now opened, followed by a formal 60-day public comment period. The final rules will take effect concurrently with the GENIUS Act, and currently licensed issuers will be granted a one-year compliance transition period.