regulation
Vietnam's $1,900 Fine for Unlicensed Crypto Trading Signals Southeast Asia Shift
Vietnam's Decree 284/2026 will fine individuals up to $1,900 for trading crypto on unlicensed platforms starting September 1, 2026.…
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South Korea's KOSPI Hits 38 Circuit Breakers in 2026 — A Market Under Siege
South Korea's KOSPI exchange triggered its 38th trading pause of 2026, signaling persistent and severe downward volatility in one of Asia's major equity markets.…
regulation
David Sacks Exits Crypto Czar Role, Leaving Stablecoin Policy at a Crossroads
David Sacks steps down as White House AI and Crypto Czar to co-chair PCAST, raising urgent questions about U.S. stablecoin legislation and crypto policy direction.…
stablecoin
Stablecoin Supply Sheds $7.7B in June — Worst Drop Since Terra-Luna
The stablecoin market posted its largest monthly contraction since Terra-Luna's 2022 collapse, shedding $7.7B in June 2026 — a warning signal for crypto liquidity.…
regulation
Nigeria's Tinubu Creates Virtual Asset Council to Govern 20–25M Crypto Users
President Tinubu's executive order establishes a unified Virtual Asset Council to regulate Nigeria's 20–25 million crypto users, marking a pivotal shift in Africa's largest economy.…
regulation
Vietnam's $1,900 Crypto Fine Signals Southeast Asia's Regulatory Tipping Point
Vietnam's Decree 284/2026 will fine crypto traders up to $1,900 for using unlicensed platforms starting September 1, 2026, marking a decisive regulatory shift.…
cryptocurrency
Russia's Cross-Border Crypto Bill Heads to Final Vote as Sanctions Pressure Mounts
Russia moves to finalize landmark crypto legislation enabling cross-border settlements, a calculated move to route trade payments beyond Western financial rails.…
hack
Allbridge Halts Operations After $1.65M Flash Loan Drains Solana Stablecoin Pools
A flash loan attack distorted Allbridge's Solana stablecoin pools, netting $1.65M before proceeds were bridged to Ethereum, forcing the protocol offline.…
security
MetaMask Hired a Suspected North Korean Dev Already Flagged as Lazarus-Linked
A suspected North Korean infiltrator worked inside MetaMask's wallet codebase for a full month — despite being flagged on a Lazarus Group security watchlist months before hiring.…
ai-crypto
HSBC and EPAA Form APAC Working Group to Govern AI Agentic Payments
HSBC and EPAA have launched an APAC-focused working group to set liability, identity, and interoperability standards for autonomous AI payment systems.…
security
Zilliqa's Cold Wallet Breach Triggers Exchange-Wide ZIL Transfer Freeze
Zilliqa coordinated an emergency pause on ZIL deposits and withdrawals across exchange partners after a suspected cold wallet theft, with stolen amounts still unknown.…
regulation
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act Faces August 11 Senate Deadline
Trump is pressing the Senate to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before the August 11 recess, but stablecoin disputes and Kalshi odds signal a rocky path.…