The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed Jamie Selway, former global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com, as its new Director of Trading and Markets. Additionally, Brian Daly, a partner from a Washington D.C. law firm with crypto experience, will lead the investment management division. These hires signal the SEC's increasing focus on…

US spot Ether ETFs recorded their first net outflow day on June 13, ending an unprecedented 19-day inflow streak. Despite attracting $1.37 billion, Ether's price is currently lower than when the inflow run began. This unexpected price dip comes even as some analysts note growing optimism for Ethereum.

Russian authorities in Buryatia found an illegal crypto mine in a KamAZ truck. It held 95 rigs, stealing village power. Two suspects escaped. This is the sixth such case this year, highlighting ongoing issues with illicit mining straining local electricity grids.

President Donald Trump disclosed making over $57 million from a crypto project called World Liberty Financial. His recent financial report shows he owns many special tokens in this digital money venture. The project has already raised more than $550 million from investors. This large income is tied to his involvement in the crypto space.

The Czech Republic's opposition has called for a no-confidence vote against the government. This follows a $45 million Bitcoin sale by the Justice Ministry, obtained from a convicted drug trafficker. The opposition demands an investigation into the sale's authorization and the Bitcoin's origin. The former Justice Minister resigned over the controversy, denying wrongdoing.

The main US financial watchdog, the SEC, has withdrawn over a dozen rules proposed when Joe Biden was president. This includes two important rules for crypto. One rule would have made it harder for certain online crypto systems (DeFi) to operate, and another would have made it stricter for who can hold your crypto. This…

Circle's USDC, the second-largest stablecoin, has officially launched on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). This integration allows XRPL users to access the dollar-pegged token and utilize XRP as a bridge for transfers between decentralized exchanges. The move aims to connect traditional finance with crypto, supporting broader utility as stablecoin regulations are increasingly discussed.

Chinese tech giant Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Nexon, the South Korean gaming company behind MapleStory . This potential deal follows renewed interest in MapleStory , which recently integrated blockchain technology. While discussions are ongoing, no agreement is finalized. The move would significantly expand Tencent's global gaming footprint.  …

ASIC, has banned financial adviser Glenda Maree Rogan for a decade. She's accused of funnelling A$14.8 million ($9.6 million) from clients into a scam crypto platform. Rogan allegedly misled investors, claiming their funds were for a high-yield account before diverting them to the "Financial Centre." ASIC's investigation into her conduct remains ongoing.

Alchemy Pay is partnering with Backed to offer 55 tokenized US ETFs and stocks globally, launching in August. This expansion into real-world assets aims to provide direct crypto-to-fiat transactions, especially for regions with limited access to US investment products. The service, however, will not be available to US residents.