JPMorgan to pilot JPMD deposit token on Base blockchain
JPMorgan is set to test a new digital deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, a move that expands the bank’s blockchain footprint beyond internal systems. As reported by Bloomberg on June 17, the pilot will see a fixed amount…...
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JD.com to support stablecoin shopping by launching its own HKD-backed stablecoins
Hong Kong-based e-commerce firm JD.com plans to issue its own stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar by the end of 2025 and potentially support other stablecoins. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, the e-CEO of JD CoinChain Technology Liu…...
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Iran’s largest crypto exchange appears to have been exploited, suspected Israeli hackers threaten to leak source code and user data
The breach highlights vulnerabilities in Iran’s financial systems, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions and impacting regional cybersecurity. The post Iran’s largest crypto exchange appears to have been exploited, suspected Israeli hackers threaten to leak source code and user data appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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XRP, SOL ETFs face SEC delay, but approval hopes remain
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially delayed decisions on two additional ETFs, adding them to a growing list of applications now facing extended timelines. According to separate filings published on Tuesday, June 17, the SEC is initiating formal…...
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Ark Invest Dumps Nearly $45M Worth of Circle Shares as U.S. Senate Passes GENIUS Act
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest sold a combined 300,108 shares of Circle Internet Group CRCL on Tuesday across three of its ETFs, continuing to take profit for a second day in a row, this time to the tune of $44.7 million. The move came as CRCL closed in New York...
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Kraken-Backed Ink Foundation to Airdrop INK Token, Starting With Aave-Powered Liquidity Protocol
The Ink Foundation, the nonprofit behind layer 2 Ink, is launching its native token INK in an attempt to bootstrap onchain capital markets through a liquidity-first strategy. The token will debut on a decentralized finance (DeFi) lending and trading protocol built on Aave, and distribution will begin via an...
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Ondo Finance forms Global Markets Alliance to establish tokenized securities standards
Ondo Finance is bringing together key players in crypto to create a shared framework for tokenized securities, aiming to make real-world assets more accessible and interoperable across platforms. On June 17, Ondo Finance (ONDO) announced the formation of the Global…...
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Meta Pool exploited for $133k after attacker mints $27m worth of tokens
Liquidity staking protocol Meta Pool has suffered a contract exploit that led to unauthorized token minting and losses of over $133,000. Meta Pool was able to contain the incident before further damage was done, according to a June 17 blog…...
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Senate Passes GENIUS Act—Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong Calls It ‘Big Milestone,’ Scott Bessent Says Passage Could Drive Stablecoins Into A $3.7 Trillion Market
In a significant development, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, a bill establishing the country’s first regulatory framework for dollar-pegged stablecoins. Prominent names tied to the cryptocurrency industry soon took to social media to celebrate the passage. What happened: Brian Armstrong, CEO of America’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,...
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Thailand Approves 5-Year Crypto Capital Gains Tax Break
On June 17, the Thai government approved in principle a tax exemption to promote the country as a Global Digital Asset Hub. Deputy Minister of Finance, Mr. Julapun Amornvivat, announced the measure, labelling it a move to increase investment, stimulate economic activity, and drive long-term growth. “This tax adjustment...
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