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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire stated that stablecoin competition is essentially a long-term competition of platforms and network effects, with the core lying in application access, liquidity networks, and global compliance infrastructure. Citing Artemis data, he noted that in Q1 2026, USDC processed nearly $30 trillion in on-chain transactions, accounting for 80% of the total USD stablecoin transaction volume, USDT accounted for the remaining 20%, and other USD stablecoins combined totaled less than 0.5%.
OdailyOdaily reports that the Prosecutor General's Office of Ukraine stated it has, for the first time, transferred approximately $8.3 million worth of USDT crypto assets into the national asset management system, marking the country's first official takeover of seized crypto assets. The funds originate from an investigation into an international hacking group, which is alleged to have laundered money through high-value real estate and other assets. The assets were received by the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine, with the transfer completed pursuant to a court order.Officials stated that this operation marks a significant step for Ukraine in the regulation and management of crypto assets, and aligns with ongoing discussions regarding the establishment of a strategic crypto reserve. Previous data indicates that Ukraine ranked among the top in Europe in terms of crypto transaction volume between 2024 and 2025.However, the relevant assets are currently in a "custodial" state and have not been legally forfeited; subsequent judicial conviction procedures are still required. Analysts believe that the mechanism of this move is similar to the path of the United States using criminally forfeited crypto assets to build a potential strategic reserve. (CoinDesk)
USDT supply is tightening in India, with the local stablecoin premium rising above 8.5%, up from the usual 3% to 4%. On Saturday, USDT was quoted at 102.88 Indian rupees, compared to the USD/INR closing rate of 94.65 on Friday.According to the report, the decline in USDT inflows and concerns over further slowdown stem from the Enforcement Directorate's crackdown on a 250-billion Indian rupee transfer of funds via virtual digital assets. Purushottam Anand, founder of Crypto Legal, stated that the recent price increase may partly reflect a risk premium driven by regulatory uncertainty. (economictimes)
HashKey Chain will host the “HashKey Chain Horizon” hackathon in Japan from June 18 to July 14. Built upon the foundation of building a compliant and secure Web3 ecosystem, this hackathon is open to developers, innovators, and Web3 enthusiasts worldwide. It features two challenge tracks focused on key areas within the HashKey Chain ecosystem.
Bitget has listed 7 stock tokens including rSCHD (US Dividend Stock ETF), rYUM (Yum! Brands), rASST (Strive), and rDHI (D.R. Horton), covering popular sectors such as finance and consumer goods.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the prefix "r" + stock ticker symbol (e.g., rNVDA for NVIDIA), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. By partnering with the compliant broker Alpaca, these tokens are directly connected to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and NYSE. Key features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, synchronized mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and the ability to use the holdings as cross-collateral for unified accounts and USDT-margined perpetual contracts, allowing users to hold global stock assets while flexibly managing their funds.
According to FinanceFeeds, Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, stated that the stablecoin industry is entering a “2.0 era.” Current stablecoin infrastructure still suffers from structural issues, and next-generation solutions must address users’ inability to earn returns on reserve assets. The core logic of Stablecoin 1.0 is “users provide $1, and issuers mint one token,” yet users only gain payment and transfer convenience—without sharing in reserve earnings. In the future, financial services will increasingly become infrastructure: “Users won’t care which bank sends funds,” and AI agents may select different financial ecosystems based on user interests. The next phase of stablecoin competition will center on financial infrastructure and yield-distribution models. On regulatory matters, Reeve Collins revealed he continues to hold Bitcoin long-term. He also noted that USD-pegged stablecoins remain, in essence, extensions of the U.S. financial system—exposing them to regulatory reach—and differ fundamentally from central bank digital currency (CBDC) models, which may offer stronger programmability and financial surveillance capabilities.
Bitget's compliant RWA issuance platform Reality announced today that the assets under management (AUM) of its rToken series of equity tokens have surpassed $50 million.Reality was officially launched in May this year. The rToken, identified by the letter "r" plus the stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), connects directly to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and NYSE through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca. Key features include: 1:1 reserve backing of underlying assets held by licensed custodians, 1:1 distribution of stock dividends in token form, and synchronized mapping of corporate actions such as stock splits and reverse splits.Additionally, rToken holdings can now be used as joint margin for Bitget's unified account and USDT-margined futures, significantly enhancing cross-asset capital efficiency. To date, Bitget has listed over 500 equity tokens issued by Reality, and some core assets like SpaceX and Nvidia already support weekend trading, providing 24/7 spot liquidity.
the U.S. Department of Justice has seized approximately $9 million in funds linked to a scam network, with the seized assets being the stablecoin Tether (USDT). Law enforcement officials stated that the case is related to long-term romance and investment scams commonly known as "pig butchering." The criminal organization gradually gained victims' trust by establishing fake romantic or social relationships, luring them into depositing funds on fraudulent crypto investment platforms before disappearing with the money.Investigations revealed that the network has affected over 70 victims within the United States, with illegally transferred funds totaling millions of dollars. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that this asset freeze and enforcement action aims to cut off the flow of scam funds and strengthen the ability to track and combat cross-border crypto scams. (Bloomberg)
According to Cryptopolitan, Ivan Chebeskov, Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, stated during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2026) that USDC will be added to Russia’s regulated cryptocurrency list alongside BTC, ETH, and USDT—previously approved cryptocurrencies. He also revealed that smaller stablecoins pegged to currencies of “friendly jurisdictions,” such as the Russian ruble or the UAE dirham, may also be granted market access. Russia’s draft “Law on Digital Currency and Digital Rights” must be finalized by July 1; upon enactment, non-accredited investors will gain legal access to cryptocurrency investments for the first time—though with an annual investment cap of 300,000 rubles (approximately USD 4,000).
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.
According to CriptoNoticias, Chile’s judicial authorities have launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency platform Plusspay, accusing it of facilitating money laundering for the transnational criminal organization “Tren de Aragua.” The investigation found that the platform may have converted local fiat currency into stablecoins—including Tether (USDT) and other U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoins—through multiple affiliated companies, and then transferred funds via Chile’s banking system. The volume of suspicious fund flows exceeds $84 million.
crypto asset trading platform Gate has announced the listing of RLUSD, a U.S. dollar stablecoin launched by Ripple, at 17:00 (UTC+8) on June 15. Simultaneously, it will open the BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/USDT trading pairs. RLUSD is fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar deposits, short-term U.S. Treasury bonds, and other cash equivalents, with monthly reserve audit reports enhancing transparency and compliance. This stablecoin is specifically designed for payment use cases, aiming to meet the growing demand from users, developers, and institutions for transparent, interoperable stablecoins with real-world application capabilities.To support the listing, Gate has simultaneously launched a market incentive program totaling 750,000 RLUSD. This program includes measures such as CandyDrop trading incentives, VIP-exclusive airdrops, withdrawal fee reductions, and KOL promotions, all designed to drive genuine trading demand, improve market depth, and attract new user participation and market vitality. The listing of RLUSD combined with the concentrated release of incentive resources demonstrates Gate's strategic direction of continuously improving its stablecoin trading ecosystem and enhancing multi-asset liquidity and trading efficiency. Moving forward, Gate will expand its offerings with more high-quality assets and ecosystem partnerships, driving the continued evolution of digital asset market infrastructure.
according to the official announcement, SpaceX (SPCX) was listed on NASDAQ today, and Bitget has simultaneously opened its US stock spot token rSPCX trading channel. From now until 12:00 PM EST on June 13, trading rSPCX enjoys a 0 fee promotion, supports fractional share trading, with a minimum of 10 USDT required. Additionally, users can participate in leveraged trading through Bitget stock contracts.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r followed by the stock symbol (e.g., rNVDA for NVIDIA), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with the compliant broker Alpaca, they directly connect to global liquidity pools such as NASDAQ and the NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve of underlying assets held by a licensed custodian, 1:1 distribution of stock dividends in token form, synchronous mapping of corporate actions like stock splits and reverse splits, and the ability for holdings to serve as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage funds while holding global stock assets.
According to official announcements, Bitget has listed a total of 108 stock tokens, including rNDAQ (Nasdaq), rGM (General Motors), rEMR (Emerson Electric), rEOG (EOG Energy), rICE (Intercontinental Exchange), rBSX (Boston Scientific), covering multiple sectors such as energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology & telecommunications.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter r plus the stock code (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. By partnering with the compliant broker Alpaca, they connect directly to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and the NYSE. Features include: 1:1 reserve backing of the underlying assets held by licensed custodians, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, support for synchronous mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits), and the use of holdings as cross-margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts. This allows users to flexibly manage funds while holding global stock assets.
the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto officially announced that it generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds by selling about 600 BTC and related derivative positions, thereby repaying approximately $45 million in outstanding debt to Kraken. This move is expected to reduce annual financing costs by approximately $4 million.Following the transaction, the company signed a new loan term sheet with Kraken for the remaining 165 million USDT, with a principal of 105 million USDT deferred to June 30, 2027, and an annual interest rate that can be reduced to 7.75% upon meeting the Bitwise custodied wallet collateral threshold. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million. Currently, the company still holds approximately 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet. Furthermore, according to a notice from Nasdaq, the company has regained compliance with listing requirements.
According to an official announcement, Bitget has listed spot stocks for a total of 90 assets, including rMS (Morgan Stanley), rNKE (Nike), rPFE (Pfizer), rXOM (Exxon Mobil), and rOXY (Occidental Petroleum), covering multiple sectors such as energy, healthcare, financial services, and technology & communications.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the prefix 'r' + stock ticker (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, these tokens connect directly to global liquidity pools including Nasdaq and the NYSE. Key features include: a 1:1 reserve of the underlying asset held by a licensed custodian, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, synchronized mirroring of corporate actions (such as stock splits/reverse splits), and usability as cross-margin collateral for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts. This allows users to hold global stock assets while still managing their funds flexibly.
Odaily reports, according to official announcements, Bitget has listed a total of 89 spot stock tokens, including rWMT (Walmart), rBAC (Bank of America), rFIG (Figma), rBLK (BlackRock), rF (Ford Motor), rAAL (American Airlines), and others.It is reported that the rTokens, identified by the letter r + stock ticker symbol (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with the compliant broker Alpaca, they are directly connected to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and the NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve backing of the underlying assets held by a licensed custodian; stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form; support for synchronized mapping of corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits); and the ability to use these holdings as joint margin for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts, allowing users to flexibly manage their funds while holding global stock assets.
Odaily Odaily Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeсков said that Russia may introduce fees, recommendations, and technical protection mechanisms in "unfriendly" cryptocurrency transactions to protect Russian investors.During the preparation for the second reading of the bill on regulating the crypto market, one of the core topics debated was whether to allow specific digital assets, including USDT and BNB, to participate in transactions. Ivan Chebeсков noted that operations with such instruments could pose high risks for Russian users, and therefore additional protective measures are being considered. These include economic incentives such as fees or recommendations to encourage citizens to hold other assets.Previously, Russia's Ministry of Finance had considered excluding USDT from the cryptocurrency market regulatory system, but industry participants expressed their willingness to bear the risks of using this instrument on their own. Furthermore, in a regulatory concept proposed by the Central Bank of Russia last December, it suggested recognizing digital currencies and stablecoins as foreign exchange assets, permitting their purchase and sale but prohibiting their use for domestic payments for goods and services. Unqualified investors, after passing a specific test, would be allowed to purchase the most liquid cryptocurrencies, with the annual limit for purchasing assets through a single intermediary not exceeding 300,000 rubles. (TASS)
The UK Labour Party has formally written to Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, accusing him of "avoiding legitimate scrutiny" regarding a £5 million (approximately $6.7 million) donation from Tether shareholder and billionaire Christopher Harborne in 2024.Harborne holds approximately 12% of Tether shares and is worth around $24.4 billion. Labour Party Chair Anna Turley stated that Farage should provide a clear public explanation to the public about the use of these funds and related circumstances, rather than continuing to evade questions from the media and regulatory bodies.Currently, the UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards has launched a formal investigation into the matter to assess whether the funds were used for political activities. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has also publicly questioned why Farage has kept this donation hidden for an extended period.Data shows that Harborne has donated a total of approximately £12 million ($16 million) to Reform UK, including the largest single personal political donation in modern UK political history. Additionally, BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated £4 million to the party in the first quarter of 2026, making Reform UK one of the most well-funded political parties in the UK. (Decrypt)
According to Drift’s official announcement, the Drift Protocol released its latest recovery update on June 3, 2026. An independent forensic investigation conducted by cybersecurity firm Mandiant has confirmed that the prior attack against Drift was carried out by the North Korean threat group UNC6862, whose tactics closely align with those historically employed by North Korean state-sponsored hacking operations. On the rebuilding front, Drift announced the appointment of Noah Prince—former Engineering Lead of the Helium Protocol—as Protocol Lead, who will spearhead codebase hardening and platform security architecture redesign. Additionally, former members of the Gauntlet team have been brought on board to conduct margin engine reviews, optimize funding rates and market parameters, enhance liquidation mechanisms, and implement continuous risk monitoring. Drift plans to relaunch with “security-first” as its core principle, repositioning itself as Solana’s largest USDT-perpetuals exchange. With support from strategic partners including Tether, Drift will establish a dedicated recovery pool funded by platform revenues to compensate users for losses. Further details regarding the recovery mechanism and timeline will be disclosed progressively.