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12:31 Security

Upbit places Zilliqa on delisting watch after critical Ledger wallet key exposure

Upbit puts Zilliqa on delisting watch after Ledger app flaw Upbit has placed Zilliqa (ZIL) on delisting watch and frozen deposits and withdrawals for ZIL/KRW and ZIL/BTC after Zilliqa disclosed a critical Ledger wallet flaw that exposed private keys. Zilliqa said every version of its Ledger app since launch carried the bug, and accounts with about five or more native transactions should be considered compromised; the review runs until the week of August 17.

12:02 Court

DOJ seeks forfeiture of over $25 million in crypto tied to romance and investment scams

DOJ files to seize over $25M in crypto tied to fraud networks The US Department of Justice has filed five civil forfeiture complaints seeking more than $25 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to international romance, investment, and recovery scams that targeted victims in the US and Canada. The biggest case seeks about $12.1 million linked to romance schemes affecting more than 200 victims, while another targets $10.4 million tied to over 270 suspected victim transactions; investigators said the funds were laundered through multi-wallet transfers, with networks largely based in Southeast Asia.

10:15 Regulation

South Korea Moves to Fast-Track Existing Curbs on Single-Stock Leveraged ETFs

South Korea to speed rollout of single-stock leveraged ETF curbs President Lee Jae-myung’s call for a “swift and bold” response on single-stock leveraged ETFs is not a push for extra restrictions, presidential policy chief Kim Yong-beom said on July 22, but an order to implement existing measures faster. The package raises the minimum deposit to 30 million won, allows only cash as deposits, lifts the trading unit to 20 shares, and tightens accountability for tracking gaps, while regulators may discuss limited flexibility on that rule with the industry.

10:04 Security

SecondFi to wind down after $2.6 million ADA theft tied to wallet software flaw

SecondFi to shut down after $2.6M ADA hack hit 374 wallets SecondFi said it will wind down after attackers exploited a cryptographic flaw in its Cardano wallet software, stealing about 16.1 million ADA, or roughly $2.6 million, from 374 wallets. An independent probe pointed to a sophisticated external actor with indicators potentially linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, while recovery and wallet migration tools once expected within weeks are now targeted for August, with no reimbursement plan announced.

08:45 Security

42DAO Oracle Glitch Triggers 99.8% Balance Coin Crash and $912,000 Drain

42DAO oracle glitch triggers 99.8% BLC collapse and $912,000 drain Balance Coin (BLC) lost its dollar peg and crashed 99.8% to about $0.0013 after a seconds-long oracle failure on 42DAO let an attacker exploit two smart contracts and drain roughly $912,000 in a single transaction. Analysts said the pricing module accepted an abnormally low BTCB oracle price without filters, while the liquidation module acted on it instantly; the attacker then dumped newly minted BLC on PancakeSwap, wiping out liquidity and leaving the protocol with heavy bad debt.

07:45 Regulation

Kim Min-seok backs won stablecoin rules and tokenized securities framework

Kim Min-seok puts won stablecoins, tokenized securities at center of reform agenda Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said he will make the institutionalization of won stablecoins and tokenized securities a core part of his financial reform agenda, including a Framework Act on Digital Assets and a party-led special committee on public assets and financial innovation. The Financial Services Commission is separately drafting detailed rules on stablecoin issuers, reserve assets and redemption rights, while tokenized securities rules are further along under planned legal amendments.

07:31 Court

SEC Alleges Mining Automatic Ran $22 Million Crypto Mining Investment Fraud

SEC sues Mining Automatic, founder over alleged $22M crypto mining fraud The SEC sued Massachusetts-based Mining Automatic and founder Zan Shaikh, alleging they raised $22 million from 380 investors between 2023 and 2025 by promising crypto-mining returns above 46% annually. The regulator claims only about 13% of funds went to mining, while $7 million was spent on marketing and payouts took on Ponzi-like characteristics; payments allegedly stopped by March 2025, leaving more than $20 million in principal unpaid.

06:31 Tokenization

Maharashtra Plans DELTA Act to Put Real Estate Tokenization on a Legal Footing

Maharashtra moves to draft DELTA Act for real estate tokenization Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed state officials to propose the Digitization and Exchange of Land Token Assets, or DELTA, Act to tokenize immovable property on a blockchain-based system. He also ordered an expert committee with representatives from SEBI, BSE and NSE to draft the framework, as the state targets a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

04:45 Regulation

Pakistan FIA forms digital-asset crime unit under national control center

Pakistan FIA sets up digital-asset crime unit Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has created a Digital Assets Crime Investigation Team under the National Command and Control Center to investigate cases involving digital assets, including money laundering and terrorist financing, The Block reported on July 22. The unit will work with the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, while FIA Counter Terrorism Wing director Muhammad Athar Waheed proposed similar teams at the cybercrime agency and Anti-Narcotics Force.

04:02 Regulation

UK Lawmakers Investigate Bank Blocks on Crypto Transfers and Account Access

UK lawmakers open inquiry into banks’ crypto restrictions A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has launched an inquiry into whether bank account closures, payment blocks and transfer limits on crypto firms and users are undermining Britain’s digital asset ambitions. The Crypto and Digital Assets APPG will review access to banking, payments and insurance, with written submissions open for six weeks until Aug. 31 before it publishes recommendations to the government.

04:01 Regulation

Interactive Brokers Suspends Stablecoin Deposits for Clients in the Philippines

Interactive Brokers halts stablecoin deposits for Philippine clients Interactive Brokers has suspended stablecoin deposits for Philippines-based clients, telling users it cannot process such transfers under local rules for virtual asset services and that any stablecoins sent to previously issued wallet addresses will not be credited. The move leaves Philippine users with traditional funding methods like bank wires and third-party payment services instead of USDC deposits.

23:31 Companies

Satsuma shareholders back liquidation, sale of 668 BTC after treasury strategy collapses

Satsuma shareholders approve liquidation and sale of 668 BTC Shareholders of London-listed Satsuma Technology voted 90.6% on July 21 to wind down the company, sell its remaining 668 bitcoin and return capital to investors after its treasury strategy buckled under falling asset values, a 99% share-price collapse and pressure from backers including Pantera Capital. The LSE delisting is expected around Sept. 14, with shareholder payouts targeted by Sept. 28.

22:31 Market

Sui passes 4.5 billion transactions as daily active addresses reach 1.2 million

Sui passes 4.5B transactions as daily active addresses reach 1.2M Sui has crossed 4.5 billion cumulative transactions, with SuiScan data also showing about 1.2 million daily active addresses for the Move-based layer-1. The figures strengthen Sui’s activity case in the crowded L1 market, though the data still needs caution because transaction and wallet totals can be inflated by bots, testing activity, gaming loops, and other automated flows.

22:16 Court

Digital Chamber sues Illinois over planned 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions

Digital Chamber sues Illinois over new 0.2% crypto transaction tax The Digital Chamber filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking to block Illinois from enforcing its new 0.2% tax on crypto transactions, arguing the measure violates the U.S. and Illinois constitutions and is preempted by the Internet Tax Freedom Act. The tax, inserted into the state budget last month, is set to take effect in January and applies to Illinois-based entities or service providers with more than $100,000 in gross receipts.

22:03 Tokenization

Solana tokenized asset volume rose to record $5.77 billion in Q2 2026

Solana tokenized asset volume hits record $5.77B in Q2 2026 Solana’s tokenized asset volume climbed to a record $5.77 billion in Q2 2026, up 114% from Q1 and marking the network’s sixth straight quarterly high. Tokenized equities drove the jump, contributing $4.8 billion versus $1.1 billion in the prior quarter, while the final week of Q2 set an all-time weekly record of $1.42 billion.

22:01 Security

NIGHT Drops After $13.2M Wanchain Bridge Exploit Hits Midnight Token Route

Wanchain bridge exploit drains $13.2M in NIGHT, token drops about 30% A Wanchain bridge exploit drained 515 million NIGHT tokens worth about $13.2 million, triggering a roughly 30% drop in Midnight’s token as the affected route was paused. The issue was tied to a signature reuse flaw in cross-chain bridge infrastructure, while Cardano’s base layer and Midnight validator infrastructure were not compromised.

21:45 Regulation

Reported White House ethics deal boosts prospects for Senate crypto market bill

White House reportedly clears ethics hurdle for Senate crypto market bill Bitcoin climbed back above $66,000 after journalist Eleanor Terrett reported on July 20 that the White House had agreed on an ethics package for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and sent the language to some Senate Republicans, easing the main obstacle to a floor vote before the August recess. The text is still not public, and the bill still needs enough Democratic support to clear the Senate’s 60-vote threshold.

21:31 Regulation

Ripple secures MiCA authorization for EU and EEA crypto payment services

Ripple wins MiCA authorization for EU and EEA payments Ripple has secured full MiCA authorization for its European corporate payments entity, giving it a compliant route to offer crypto-asset payment services across EU and EEA markets under the bloc’s new framework. The approval is a licensing milestone for Ripple’s business operations, not blanket regulatory clearance for XRP trading, but it could help the company expand with banks, fintechs, and institutional clients in Europe.

21:16 ETF & Funds

S&P Dow Jones and Pantera debut revenue-screened digital asset index

S&P Dow Jones and Pantera launch digital asset index excluding Bitcoin S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, a new benchmark aimed at institutional investors that selects tokens and companies by fundamentals rather than size or momentum. The index starts with 18 constituents, including Hyperliquid, Solana and Aave, and excludes meme coins and Bitcoin; S&P said the basket represents projects with positive protocol revenue and real-world use.

21:15 Companies

Movement developer MVMT Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware

Movement developer MVMT Labs files for Chapter 11 in Delaware MVMT Labs, Inc., the developer behind the Movement blockchain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on July 15, listing $100,001 to $1 million in assets, $1 million to $10 million in liabilities, and 200 to 999 creditors. The case was filed under Subchapter V; major creditors include co-founder Rushi Manche, the Delaware Division of Revenue, and Anchorage Digital. A creditors’ meeting is set for Aug. 20, with claims due by Sept. 14.

21:01 Regulation

Russia’s Duma Passes Crypto Bill Tightening Control Over Domestic and Cross-Border Trading

Russia’s Duma passes bill to put crypto trading under licensed control Russia’s State Duma approved Bill No. 1194918-8 in its second and third readings on July 21, creating a licensed domestic system for crypto trading and cross-border settlements while keeping crypto payments inside Russia banned. Retail users would have to pass a test and face a 300,000-ruble annual limit through each intermediary, while from July 1, 2027 banks would block direct payments to unlicensed foreign exchanges; the bill still needs approval from the Federation Council and President Vladimir Putin.

19:16 Regulation

Circle shares rise after OCC approves national trust bank charter

Circle stock jumps 10% after OCC approves national trust bank charter Circle (NYSE: CRCL) rose about 10% on July 21 after CEO Jeremy Allaire said the company’s new OCC-approved national trust bank, Circle National Trust, will help it comply with the GENIUS Act and support wider institutional use of digital dollars. Allaire called it a landmark approval and said the charter lets Circle directly manage USDC and offer custody for stablecoins, digital assets and other tokenized assets before the law takes full effect in January 2027.

18:46 Court

MVMT Labs Chapter 11 Filing Sends MOVE to Record Low as Move Industries Distances Itself

MVMT Labs files Chapter 11 as MOVE hits record low MVMT Labs, the original developer of Movement, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware on July 15, and the MOVE token fell days later to an all-time low of $0.0104. Court filings list $100,001-$1 million in assets against $1 million-$10 million in liabilities and 200-999 creditors. Move Industries, which took over ecosystem development in 2025, said it is a separate entity and continues to operate normally.

16:46 Regulation

BIS study says dollar stablecoins may weaken capital controls in emerging markets

BIS study says dollar stablecoins can bypass capital controls A Bank for International Settlements study of more than 130 economies found dollar-backed stablecoin inflows rise during macroeconomic stress, much like foreign-currency deposits, but show little response to capital controls or FX restrictions. The researchers said this points to a new form of “digital dollarization” that could undermine monetary sovereignty in emerging markets by letting users shift into dollars outside the banking system.

16:23 Infrastructure

XRPL v3.2.0 reaches 66% validator adoption ahead of July 29 amendment deadline

XRPL v3.2.0 reaches 66% validator adoption before July 29 amendment XRP Ledger’s v3.2.0 is now running on 99 validators, or 66% of the tracked set, and on 481 nodes, or 57.33% of the network, as the fixCleanup3_2_0 amendment heads toward a July 29, 2026 activation. The amendment already has 85.71% support, above the 80% threshold, and bundles maintenance fixes for vaults, lending and permissioned DEX functions; operators that stay on unsupported versions risk becoming amendment-blocked once it goes live.

16:16 Regulation

CFTC outlines penalty relief for self-reporting across derivatives and digital commodity markets

CFTC sets penalty relief framework for self-reporting, including crypto firms The CFTC has issued an enforcement advisory laying out how civil penalties may be reduced when firms self-report violations, cooperate with investigators, and take corrective action. The policy applies across CFTC-regulated markets, including derivatives and digital commodities, and does not create a crypto-specific exemption; incomplete, late, or post-investigation disclosures may receive less benefit.

15:48 Companies

Charles Schwab Reports Record $7.1 Billion Quarter and Expands Retail Crypto Trading

Charles Schwab posts record $7.1B quarter and launches retail BTC, ETH trading Charles Schwab reported record quarterly revenue of $7.1 billion, up 21% year over year, with adjusted EPS of $1.62 beating estimates near $1.55. Net income rose 32% to $2.8 billion, client assets hit $13.08 trillion, and Schwab also opened direct Bitcoin and Ethereum trading for retail clients for the first time. The stock was little changed near $102.91 after the report.

15:46 Regulation

India’s July 31 tax deadline highlights strict crypto reporting rules

India’s ITR deadline puts crypto reporting in focus India’s July 31, 2026 ITR deadline is approaching, and crypto investors must report all virtual digital asset transactions under Schedule VDA. Profits from selling or transferring crypto and NFTs are taxed at a flat 30%, transactions above the threshold attract 1% TDS, and losses cannot be offset against gains. Wallet transfers between addresses owned by the same person are exempt.

14:46 Companies

Metaplanet Subsidiary Bitcoin Japan Signs Financing Deal Worth Up to ¥9.66 Billion

Metaplanet unit Bitcoin Japan secures up to ¥9.66B financing Metaplanet said its subsidiary Bitcoin Japan signed a financing agreement with EVO Fund for up to ¥9.66 billion ($59.5 million), using zero-coupon convertible bonds and stock acquisition rights. Only ¥662 million (about $4 million) is earmarked for immediate Bitcoin purchases, while the rest is set aside for broader private equity and operational expansion.

13:16 DeFi

Morpho rolls out fixed-rate, fixed-term lending protocol Midnight on Base

Morpho launches Midnight on Base with fixed-rate, fixed-term loans Morpho has launched Morpho Midnight on Base mainnet, adding fixed-rate, fixed-term lending to its onchain credit network alongside Morpho Blue’s variable-rate markets. The protocol lets lenders and borrowers set their own rates, maturities and loan terms through competing offers rather than a utilization curve, with cbBTC and USDC supported at launch across multiple maturity dates.

12:48 Companies

Strike to stay independent after Twenty One and Elektron merger plan falls apart

Strike stays independent as three-way merger talks collapse Strike will remain a standalone company after a proposed merger with Twenty One Capital and Bitcoin miner Elektron Energy was scrapped, Bloomberg reported. Twenty One and Elektron are still in talks, while Tether — the majority shareholder in both companies — had previously planned to back the deal. Twenty One’s NYSE-traded shares were little changed in Tuesday premarket trading.

12:20 Mining

Malaysia Seized 75,578 Crypto Mining Rigs in Power Theft Crackdown

Malaysia seizes 75,578 crypto mining rigs in power theft crackdown Malaysian authorities seized 75,578 crypto mining machines in 3,049 raids from 2022 to May 2026 and arrested 629 people, Deputy Home Minister Shamsul Anuar told parliament. The operations, run with police and utility Tenaga Nasional Berhad, target electricity theft rather than crypto itself, as the energy ministry has linked about $1.1 billion in power losses to roughly 14,000 illegal mining sites over five years.

12:19 Regulation

Gate Europe CEO says MiCA costs could force some licensed crypto firms out of the EU

Gate Europe warns MiCA costs may squeeze some licensed crypto firms Gate Europe director Giovanni Cunti said some MiCA-licensed crypto companies in Europe may struggle to sustain the bloc’s compliance costs, arguing the stricter regime makes it harder for new entrants to compete and could push startups to launch elsewhere. ESMA’s register now lists 294 authorized crypto-asset service providers after 14 new additions, as the market shifts from thousands of operators to hundreds.

12:16 Security

Ostium plans trading restart after $23.75M Arbitrum liquidity vault exploit

Ostium targets trading restart this week after $23.75M vault exploit Ostium said it plans to resume trading this week, about five days after an attacker drained 23,752,746 USDC from its liquidity pool on Arbitrum. The exchange said it will give at least 24 hours’ notice and is running final checks with auditors and outside cybersecurity experts; when trading reopens, frozen positions will resume at the prevailing market price. Trader margin was not taken, but liquidity providers absorbed the loss and Ostium has not yet detailed compensation.

11:50 Regulation

Pakistan sets up FIA crypto unit as broader virtual asset rules take shape

Pakistan’s FIA launches crypto crime unit amid exchange licensing push Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency has created a dedicated cryptocurrency investigation unit within its National Command and Control Centre to target money laundering and terrorism financing tied to virtual currencies, while the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority oversees licensing and regulation. FIA official Dr Muhammad Athar Waheed said the NC3 will combine AML and crypto-investigation desks with Interpol coordination, cyber patrolling and dark web probes.

11:18 Tokenization

Maharashtra begins work on DELTA Act for blockchain-based property tokenization

Maharashtra moves to draft blockchain property tokenization law Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the state has started work on the proposed Maharashtra Digitisation and Exchange of Land Token Asset Act, or DELTA Act, to create a legal framework for digitizing and exchanging tokenized interests in immovable property on blockchain rails. An expert committee including representatives from SEBI, BSE and NSE will draft the framework; if enacted, it would make Maharashtra the first Indian state with a law dedicated to blockchain-based property tokenization.

10:31 ETF & Funds

CoinShares launches Bitcoin mining UCITS ETF on Xetra, expanding access for institutions

CoinShares launches UCITS Bitcoin mining ETF on Xetra CoinShares has entered Europe’s €26.3 trillion UCITS fund market with the launch of its CoinShares Bitcoin Mining UCITS ETF on Deutsche Börse Xetra, opening the strategy to institutional investors such as pension funds, insurers and private banks whose mandates often bar them from buying crypto ETPs or debt securities. The firm said the UCITS platform will also be used to roll out more regulated digital asset and thematic funds.

09:47 Stablecoins

United Stables adopts Chainlink infrastructure after U stablecoin passes $1B supply

United Stables picks Chainlink as oracle for $1B U stablecoin United Stables has adopted Chainlink as the official oracle and cross-chain infrastructure for its U stablecoin after U passed $1 billion in circulating supply and more than $2.5 billion in daily trading volume. Chainlink Data Feeds and Proof of Reserve are now live, while United Stables said it plans to add CCIP to support future cross-chain transfers of U across blockchain networks.

09:46 Security

Allbridge Core says Solana pool exploit drained about $1.66 million

Allbridge Core exploit drains $1.66M from Solana liquidity pools Allbridge said a hacker used a flash loan to exploit swap logic in its Solana liquidity pools, draining about $1.66 million after skewing USDT pricing with five same-asset swaps and then trading 4,000 USDT for 2.24 million USDC. The bridge has resumed routes that do not rely on liquidity pools, plans to stop pool-based swaps, and said no user wallets, private keys or non-pool routes were affected.

08:47 Regulation

South Korea says it is coordinating to block unregistered overseas crypto operators

South Korea moves to block illegal overseas crypto operators South Korea’s Financial Services Commission said July 21 it is working with the Korea Communications Standards Commission to block access to unregistered overseas virtual-asset operators, citing money-laundering risks and the need to protect domestic users. The FSC denied the two agencies had delayed reviews or shifted responsibility, after local media reported illegal exchanges were being left unchecked.

07:19 Regulation

UK Parliament investigates banks’ treatment of crypto businesses and payment limits

UK Parliament opens inquiry into banks’ treatment of crypto firms A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has launched an inquiry into whether banks have unfairly denied crypto firms access to banking services, closed accounts, or imposed disproportionate limits on crypto-related payments. The review will collect evidence from banks, fintechs and digital asset companies before issuing recommendations to the government, as the UK continues building its digital asset rules.

07:16 Regulation

Russia Set for Final Vote on Crypto Trading Rules While Keeping Payment Ban

Russia to vote July 21 on regulated crypto trading framework Russian lawmakers are set to hold a final vote on July 21 on a bill that would legalize regulated cryptocurrency trading under Bank of Russia oversight while keeping crypto banned for domestic payments. The draft would let licensed exchanges, brokers and custodians operate, cap non-qualified investors at 300,000 rubles a year, and expand the use of digital assets for cross-border settlements. If passed, it could take effect on September 1.

06:48 Web3

ENS DAO activates two-year Security Council to veto malicious governance proposals

ENS DAO installs new Security Council with veto power over malicious proposals ENS DAO has activated a new eight-member Security Council that can cancel malicious governance proposals during the protocol’s two-day timelock before execution. The council operates as a five-of-eight multisig, cannot move treasury funds or rewrite proposals, and its mandate runs until July 16, 2028. ENS said the backstop is meant for attacks involving stolen credentials, fraud, vote buying or flash loans, not disputed policy decisions.

06:15 Prediction Markets

Hyperliquid rolls out HIP-4 to open prediction market creation beyond validators

Hyperliquid unveils HIP-4 for permissionless prediction markets Hyperliquid said on July 20 that its HIP-4 upgrade will let qualified deployers launch outcome-based prediction markets using validator-approved on-chain templates, ending validator-only deployment. Deployers must stake 500,000 HYPE for six months, can be slashed for failed settlement or quitting, and start with a 100-outcome limit; settlement quotes will use AQAv2 only. HYPE traded around $60, down about 1% on the day.

05:31 Court

Washington judge moves to halt Kalshi sports contracts under state gambling law

Washington court blocks Kalshi sports event contracts in state A Washington state court granted a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, temporarily barring it from offering sports-related event contracts in the state after finding the platform “offers illegal gambling activities” and solicits bets from Washington consumers. The judge said the Commodity Exchange Act does not preempt Washington law; the order could take effect no earlier than Aug. 5 after further briefing due by Aug. 3.

05:17 Security

FBI arrests Florida man over malware hidden in Steam game updates

FBI arrests Florida man over malware hidden in eight Steam games Federal prosecutors say 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins of North Lauderdale, Florida, paid for infostealer malware that was later pushed through updates to eight Steam games, infecting about 8,000 computers and stealing crypto over roughly two years. Investigators traced about $382,000 in crypto flows and more than 150 Bitrefill gift cards, many used for Uber Eats orders; Wilkins faces a charge that carries up to 10 years in prison.

05:16 Court

FTC settles with two Celsius co-founders for $6.5 million over customer deception claims

FTC settles with two Celsius co-founders for $6.5 million Celsius co-founders Shlomi Daniel Leon and Hanoch “Nuke” Goldstein agreed to pay a combined $6.5 million to settle FTC claims that they misled customers about the safety, availability and management of funds deposited with the failed crypto lender. Leon will pay $4.1 million and Goldstein $2.4 million under separate court orders, while both also face restrictions on future conduct tied to crypto products and consumer data.

04:46 Prediction Markets

Polymarket sends nearly 100 wallets to law enforcement over suspicious trading activity

Polymarket refers nearly 100 wallets to law enforcement Polymarket has sent nearly 100 crypto wallets to law enforcement as it steps up monitoring for possible insider trading, Chief Legal Officer Neal Kumar said. A Bloomberg analysis flagged about $200 million in first-half 2026 trades with patterns associated with informed activity, mostly in geopolitical markets. The referrals do not prove wrongdoing or mean charges will follow, but recent U.S. cases tied to Venezuela and Google-linked wagers have intensified scrutiny.

04:46 Security

New Zealand police warn of crypto scam using fake detectives and spoofed calls

New Zealand warns of police impersonation scam targeting crypto wallets New Zealand police say scammers posing as detectives and crypto company staff have stolen millions from wallet holders in recent weeks. Detective Inspector Stuart Mills said callers claim a victim’s personal details were found on someone recently arrested, then a fake company representative pushes for passwords or seed phrases, sometimes via a spoofed app site. Police said real officers will never ask for wallet details, PINs or seed phrases.

04:01 Regulation

Vietnam sets fines and suspensions under pilot crypto market decree

Vietnam sets crypto fines and license suspensions under pilot market rules Vietnam has issued Decree No. 284/2026/NĐ-CP, imposing penalties across its pilot crypto market framework from Sept. 1, 2026, including fines of up to VND200 million for organizations and VND100 million for individuals, license suspensions, asset confiscation, and 1–12 month operating bans for violations such as unlicensed crypto activity, reporting failures, and AML/CTF breaches. The rules also require issuers and service providers to be licensed, fine retail investors for trading outside licensed platforms, and mandate refunds or repayment of illegal profits within set deadlines.