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The US Treasury has let its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil cargoes quietly expire, closing one of the last remaining legal windows for Russian crude to move through international shipping channels. The waiver, known as General License 134B, lapsed as of May 16, 2026, with no renewal notice posted. What the waiver actually did General License 134B was issued back in April, and it served a very specific purpose. It allowed vessels that had already loaded Russian-origin oil before a certain cutoff date to complete their deliveries without running afoul of US sanctions. The groundwork for this moment was…

Decentralized finance protocol Felix has announced the planned shutdown of its decentralized exchange (DEX) built on the Hyperliquid (HYPE) HyperEVM network. The closure is scheduled for June 20, following the earlier termination of its $USDH stablecoin service. Phased Shutdown Details Felix communicated the decision via its official X account, stating that after discontinuing the $USDH service, it will halt operations for all currently active HIP-3 based markets. The shutdown will proceed in phases, beginning on June 19, with a complete termination of all DEX functions on June 20. Users are advised to close any open positions and withdraw funds before…

Wanchain has integrated Ripple stablecoin, $RLUSD, into its cross-chain bridge, expanding connectivity beyond the $XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum. Specifically, Wanchain now enables $RLUSD to move seamlessly across additional networks, including Cardano. This upgrade strengthens the stablecoin’s utility and positions it as a more versatile asset within the multi-chain landscape. Key Points Wanchain integrates $RLUSD into its cross-chain bridge, expanding its reach beyond XRPL and Ethereum. The integration allows $RLUSD to move across XRPL, Cardano, Ethereum, Wanchain, and several other routes. Ripple is currently making moves to expand $RLUSD access to more networks, with mainnet deployment on Ethereum L2 networks…

Citrini Research, the firm that sparked massive fear of an artificial intelligence bubble in February and triggered a brief market meltdown, has listed crypto exchange Hyperliquid and its token as a new “compelling” idea. The research firm said in its report on Monday that “unlike the memetic majority of crypto (bitcoin included), $HYPE generates legitimate cash flow. On top of that, there is even a buyback mechanism,” according to an excerpt shared on social media, which is gated by a paywalled version of the report. Hyperliquid is a blockchain-based exchange that allows users to trade perpetual futures of crypto and…

Under the 2012 STOCK (Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge) Act, congressional members and other government employees are mandated to report stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency trades of over $1,000 within 45 days of executing them. Here is a compilation of the top 5 crypto choices, and a few little-known extra choices: Top 5 crypto choices in the US Congress The first is Bitcoin ($BTC), the most widely held asset among legislators. Wyoming Senator (Sen.) Cynthia Lummis, a prominent speaker on crypto policy, disclosed her first Bitcoin purchase in 2013. Others who have made $BTC purchases include Sen. Ted Cruz and Representatives…

TRON founder Justin Sun has set a 2026 timeline for the network’s move toward quantum-resistant security. The plan includes a testnet launch in Q2 2026. Sun said the mainnet rollout is planned for Q3 2026. He described the upgrade as part of TRON’s aim to become the “world’s first quantum-resistant network.” Meanwhile, Sun said blockchain networks must prepare for future risks linked to quantum computing. He said the technology may create new security concerns as AI systems become more advanced. “As the founder of a major cryptocurrency, we should, while focusing on the benefits of AI applications, pay close attention…

Bitcoin bull company Strategy announced today at its 2026 Annual Shareholders Meeting, held online, that shareholders approved a proposal to change the dividend payment schedule for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC). Under the approved proposal, the current practice of monthly dividend payment and registration dates for STRC will end. Instead, dividends will be paid twice a month. In the new system, registration dates will be the 15th and last day of each month, and payment dates will be on the following registration day. Related News Markus Thielen: “Strategy’s BTC Sale Isn’t to Blame for Bitcoin’s…

Revolut is pushing its public market debut further out after securing a full UK banking license and restarting its push into the United States. Chief Executive Nik Storonsky said the company plans to go public in about two years, placing any listing in 2028. The updated timeline narrows earlier guidance of two to three years and signals that the fintech group is choosing to remain private for longer as it builds out its banking model. Storonsky said a stock market listing is not only about liquidity, but also about building trust and standing as a more established financial institution. That…

General Updates Neo Council activated three-second block times on Neo N3 MainNet after a governance transaction signed by 13 of 21 Council members was executed on-chain, reducing block intervals by 80% from their previous 15-second times. AxLabs launched the Neo Bridge Indexer, a public dashboard that tracks the live status of the native bridge between Neo N3 and Neo X, with both the frontend and backend codebases open-sourced on GitHub under the bane-labs organization. The tool gives users, developers, and dApp operators a validator-independent way to confirm whether the bridge is operating normally, delayed, or stuck, covering all three bridge…

In a groundbreaking move to improve system automation and user experience within cryptocurrency markets, Echobit Exchange, a digital asset trading platform, today entered into a strategic partnership with X-Agent, a no-code AI agent platform. This collaboration enabled Echobit to integrate X-Agent’s intelligence to build resilient and efficient financial operations within its cryptocurrency trading exchange. 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with @XAgent_official — the ultimate infrastructure bridging Web3 social networks and autonomous AI!X-Agent delivers a zero-code operational base designed for the next generation of AI-driven social ecosystems, solving… pic.twitter.com/E8kZVo501m — Echobit Exchange (@EchobitExchange) June 8, 2026 Echobit Supports…