The HKMA aims to make Hong Kong’s banking sector fully prepared for quantum-related security risks by 2030 as the city expands tokenized finance.
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Binance phishs its own staff monthly, India censors BitChat code: Asia Express
Binance has been phishing its own staff to get ahead of potential attacks. South Korean crypto volumes tank 89% — plus all of the week’s other crypto news from Asia.
New York AG warns CLARITY Act could weaken state crypto enforcement
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the federal crypto market structure bill could restrict state regulators and urged Congress to impose stronger consumer protections on digital asset platforms. New York Attorney General Letitia James urged Congress to strengthen oversight of cryptocurrency companies, warning that proposed federal legislation could weaken states’ ability to investigate scams …
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Cross River to enable P2P payments, banking services for X Money
The banking-as-a-service provider will power X Money’s peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured accounts and Visa debit cards as the platform expands its financial services. Cross River said Monday it will provide the banking infrastructure for X Money, the financial services platform being integrated into X, enabling peer-to-peer payments, FDIC-insured interest-bearing accounts and Visa debit cards. The company …
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Bitmine keeps buying Ether as ETH outperforms Bitcoin
The company added nearly 10,000 ETH over the past week, bringing its holdings to 5.79 million Ether, about 85% of which is staked through its validator operations. Bitmine Immersion Technologies said Monday it holds 5.79 million Ether, or about 4.8% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply, after purchasing nearly 10,000 ETH over the past week. Bitmine …
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EMCD launches Miner Support Program with up to $30M for miners amid industry’s steepest profitability squeeze
July 27th, 2026 – Panama City, Panama EMCD, a global crypto-fintech platform and one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools, announced the launch of its Miner Support Program, providing eligible miners with access to up to $30 millions* in financing, fee relief and partner benefits. The program launches against a challenging backdrop. Bitcoin’s hashprice …
Kraken parent Payward acquires Magic Labs’ wallet business
The deal brings wallet technology to Payward’s enterprise platform, potentially reducing the number of infrastructure providers businesses need to integrate with. Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, has agreed to acquire the wallet-as-a-service business of Magic Labs, expanding its enterprise infrastructure offering as demand for onchain financial services continues to grow. Payward said …
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Tether’s XAUt gold token receives Shariah certification to expand Islamic finance access
The certification could expand access to Tether’s gold-backed token among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. Tether’s gold-backed token XAUt has received Shariah certification from Amanah Advisors, a move that could expand access to the token among Islamic financial institutions and investors seeking Shariah-compliant exposure to physical gold. The certification …
Digital Chamber Sues Illinois Over Nation’s First Blockchain-Specific Transaction Tax
A leading industry group is taking legal action against a state tax law that singles out blockchain-based assets for special treatment. The Digital Chamber alleges the Digital Asset Tax Act in Illinois imposes a 0.2% levy on exchanges, transfers and storage of digital assets without equivalent burdens on economically identical activities involving cash, stocks, or …
North Korea Detains Elite State Hackers for Breaching Own Central Banks: Report
North Korean security forces have reportedly detained a network of elite hackers who turned their government-honed skills against the nation’s own financial systems. The operatives targeted key government banking institutions to divert state assets and move proceeds through digital channels, reports Daily NK. Former members of a military cyber unit reportedly joined forces with graduates …
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FBI and US Banks Freeze $679 Million in Scam Transfers in 2025 After Rapid Victim Alerts
The FBI says it stopped more than half a billion dollars from reaching fraudsters last year by acting swiftly on reports from scam victims. The agency says victims reported roughly $1.2 billion in qualifying cases last year, and agents froze $679 million of it for a 58% success rate. The bureau’s recovery team collaborates with …
Bitcoin price eyes $66K as US stocks rise on Iran-strike pause
Bitcoin copied US stocks as relief over end of US-Iran strikes spread to risk assets at the start of the US trading session. Bitcoin (BTC) sought to build on local highs at Monday’s Wall Street open as US stocks opened in the green. Key points: Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD spiking to near $66,000 as …
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Hong Kong crypto giant HashKey merges regional exchange into one
Hong Kong’s HashKey will unify its crypto exchange branches, with users from its Hong Kong, Global, Singapore and Middle East regions using the same platform. Hong Kong digital asset services business HashKey Holdings has merged its HashKey Exchange and HashKey Global exchanges into a single platform and application. Core jurisdictional hubs including Hong Kong, Singapore, …
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Binance disappears from Google Play in certain EU countries
Binance’s Android app is unavailable on Google Play in some EU markets amid scrutiny over MiCA compliance. The Binance app has become unavailable on the Google Play Store in certain European Union countries amid questions over the exchange’s compliance with the bloc’s crypto licensing framework. A user in Spain confirmed to Cointelegraph on Monday that …
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Rate path still divides investors: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin traders prepared to navigate a slew of volatility catalysts as US inflation data and US-Iran war triggers keep risk-assets in an unpredictable state. Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the end of July juggling volatility catalysts as the Federal Reserve reacts to US inflation. Key points: Attention turns once more to the US Federal Reserve this …
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