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June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Polymarket Hack Losses Climb to $3.1 Million as Refund Promise Faces Scrutiny

Prediction market platform Polymarket is facing increased pressure after losses from its recent security breach climbed to an estimated $3.1 million. Updated figures released by blockchain security firm AMLBot...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Tether Expands Tokenized Gold Strategy With XAU₮-Backed Crypto Loans

Tether is taking another major step toward bringing traditional gold financing into the digital asset world. The stablecoin issuer has announced that Tether Gold (XAU₮) will soon be integrated...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

How Does Pi Mining Work? Understanding the Stellar Consensus Protocol

Pi Network has attracted tens of millions of users by offering a unique way to “mine” cryptocurrency using nothing more than a smartphone. Unlike Bitcoin mining, which requires expensive...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Loopring Shuts Down Ethereum’s First zk-Rollup DEX After Years of Declining Adoption

Loopring, one of the earliest projects to introduce zero-knowledge (zk) rollup technology on Ethereum, has officially shut down its decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM). The decision...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

European Banking Authority Proposes Tougher MiCA Penalties for Crypto Firms

The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled a proposal that could significantly strengthen enforcement under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Under the proposed framework, issuers of...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Kiwoom Securities Eyes Stake in South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb

South Korea’s cryptocurrency industry continues to attract strong interest from traditional financial institutions, with brokerage giant Kiwoom Securities reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in one of the...

June 29, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

SharpLink Buys Another $62.4 Million in Ether as ETH Accumulation Resumes

SharpLink has expanded its Ethereum treasury once again, purchasing 39,196 Ether (ETH) worth approximately $62.4 million over the past three days. The latest acquisitions mark a significant return to...

June 25, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

CoinEx Denies Iran Ties After Wall Street Journal Sanctions Report

Cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has rejected allegations that it helped Iranian state-linked entities move funds through its platform after a Wall Street Journal report claimed the exchange processed approximately $3.84...

June 25, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Ripple Signs Major Banking Deals, But Why Is XRP Still Struggling?

Ripple has spent much of 2026 securing partnerships that many blockchain companies can only dream of. The company has worked with financial giants including JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, Mastercard, SBI...

June 25, 2026
Crypto News, Finance

Ripple IPO and XRP Holders: What Could a “Special Arrangement” Really Mean?

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently sparked excitement across the XRP community after hinting that XRP holders might receive a “special arrangement” if Ripple eventually goes public. The comment came...