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South Korean authorities have escalated scrutiny of decentralized prediction market platform Polymarket, with the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency actively investigating users on suspicion of gambling. Han Chang-bo, a representative lawyer at Law Office Jonjung and a former prosecutor specializing in gambling cases, confirmed the development in a recent blog post. He stated that the agency’s Cyber Investigation Division is tracking users’ cryptocurrency transaction histories to identify individuals and is issuing summonses sequentially. Current Status of the Investigation Han explained that he recently attended a suspect interrogation for a client who was summoned in connection with these charges. According to his…

Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a temporary suspension of its stock trading service on June 13, 2025, to facilitate a system upgrade by its partner broker. The scheduled downtime will run from 10:50 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. UTC, during which users will be unable to trade tokenized stocks on the platform. Scheduled Downtime and Reason According to an official statement from Binance, the suspension is necessary to implement critical infrastructure improvements by its third-party broker partner. The upgrade aims to enhance system stability, security, and overall trading performance. Binance has advised users to plan their…

ULTILAND, a well-known blockchain-based RWA issuance protocol, has partnered with PayGo, a popular decentralized payment infrastructure entity. The collaboration endeavors to link artistic value and programmable blockchain payment solutions. As ULTILAND and PayGo mentioned in their official social media announcements, the initiative will explore unique opportunities dealing with tokenized assets, expansion of machine economy, and on-chain services. Hence, the development underscores the continuously evolving RWA technology’s potential beyond tokenization, toward the provision of programmable digital assets. 🎨 We’re excited to announce our strategic partnership with @PayGo402 — bringing together RWA asset issuance and next-gen payment infrastructure.Artistic value meets programmable payments.…

Bitcoin is trying to hold its reclaimed Bull Market Support Band after last week’s breakout. At the same time, $BTC needs a move above $82,750 to confirm stronger upside momentum. Bitcoin Retests Bull Market Support Band After Weekly Breakout Bitcoin is retesting the Bull Market Support Band after moving above it last week, according to the $BTC weekly chart shared by Daan Crypto Trades. The chart shows $BTC trading around the $81,000 area, close to the support band marked between roughly $75,900 and $79,000. This zone now matters because Bitcoin recently reclaimed it after spending several weeks below it. Bitcoin…

Ethereum experienced a sharp selloff in June 2026 as multiple macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures weighed on broader crypto market sentiment. Key factors behind the decline include escalating US–Iran tensions, heightened geopolitical risk, a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, and notable outflows from spot crypto exchange-traded funds. Together, these forces have increased uncertainty across both institutional and retail market participants. However, the macroeconomic conditions are improving, with Ethereum now approaching the $1,800 level after adding nearly 3% to its value in the last 24 hours. Middle East deal bolsters cryptocurrencies The primary catalyst behind Ethereum’s rally over the last…

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has reportedly acquired REAP, an Asia-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, for $600 million. The deal, first reported by Unfolded, marks one of the larger acquisitions in the digital asset sector this year and signals Kraken’s strategic push into stablecoin technology and Asian markets. What the Deal Entails According to the report, Kraken’s acquisition of REAP is valued at $600 million. REAP specializes in building infrastructure for stablecoin issuance, payment rails, and cross-border settlement, primarily serving clients in the Asia-Pacific region. The acquisition would give Kraken direct access to REAP’s technology and network, potentially enabling the exchange to offer…

$XRP community researcher SMQKE argues that Ripple’s technology, including parts linked to the $XRP Ledger, may give it an advantage that rivals may struggle to replicate. The claim focuses on patents and other forms of intellectual property, and how they influence competition in digital banking. Key Points SWIFT can’t copy $XRP Ledger; researcher says integration of Ripple tech is the path forward. Ripple’s patents and IP may give it an edge, limiting competitors from building identical blockchain payment systems. Fintech firms use patents and trade secrets to protect innovations in speed, security, and cross-border payments. SWIFT is building its own…

Russia has sanctioned a 17-year-old British schoolboy after he published a report exposing the country’s sanctions evasion which was partially enabled by Kyrgyzstani firms. Reuters reported yesterday that Alexander Browder was sanctioned and barred, alongside four other British nationals, from entering Russia. Russia’s foreign ministry claimed the sanction was warranted due to the “provocative anti-Russian rhetoric of British officials, ​the spread of insinuations about Russia, and ​London’s practical steps to supply the Kyiv regime with weapons.” Roughly three months prior, Browder submitted a 46-page report to the Henry Jackson Society think tank detailing the scale of cryptocurrency money laundering within…

Binance has launched its first batch of tokenized U.S. stocks, allowing users to convert eligible equities into on-chain assets that can trade around the clock. According to Binance’s official announcement, the exchange has introduced bStocks, a product backed 1:1 by underlying U.S. securities and issued by Binance Group affiliate BTech Holdings Limited. Binance said the tokens represent rights tied to the underlying securities but do not grant direct ownership of shares in the listed companies. Trade Stocks on Binance.Buy & sell 7,000+ stocks and ETFs, from as little as $5.👉 https://t.co/IQVBAuxxey pic.twitter.com/4n0IxUOTSq — Binance (@binance) June 10, 2026 Eligible users…

The high-performance blockchain engineered for fast and cheap transactions has garnered attention, reaching large stablecoin volumes after making stablecoin movements fee-free at the protocol level. According to Certik, the network has settled nearly $65 billion in stablecoins since June 10. Key Takeaways: Mysten Labs cut Sui fees, driving $65B volumes since June 10 after making stablecoins transactions free. Certik noted Sui hit $2.27T in volume since early 2024, focusing on B2B markets and retail use. Adeniyi Abiodun states Sui aims to increase market adoption as devnet tests private transactions. Sui Attracts Attention With Gasless Stablecoin Transactions, Reaches $65 Billion in…