Hyperliquid Claims Former Employee Behind HYPE Token Short Selling Scheme
Hyperliquid said that the wallet flagged by its community for insider HYPE shorting belongs to a former employee dismissed in early 2024.
Indonesia Announces 29 Licensed Crypto Platforms as Major Exchanges Enter the Market
Indonesia’s OJK has identified 29 licensed digital asset and crypto trading platforms, just weeks after tightening digital asset rules.
Aave Labs Faces Community Backlash Over Controversial Brand-Rights Proposal Amid Hostile Takeover Concerns
Aave DAO unrest has intensified after Aave Labs unilaterally escalated a high-stake proposal on brand-asset ownership to a Snapshot vote.
Metaplanet Approves Dividend-Paying Share Issuance for International Investors
Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder approved preferred shares with dividends, signaling a shift toward income-focused institutional capital.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority Considers New Capital Regulations and Risk Charges for Cryptocurrency Assets According to Bloomberg
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing rules that would steer insurance capital toward cryptocurrencies, according to Bloomberg.
Northern Data Sells Mining Firm to Tether Executives, Reports Financial Times
Northern Data, which is majority-owned by Tether, sold its Bitcoin mining arm to businesses owned by Tether executives, the Financial Times reports.
US Lawmakers Urge Reform to Address Double Taxation Issues on Staking Before 2026 Deadline
Lawmakers led by Republican Mike Carey argue that current IRS rules penalize stakers with an administrative burden and potentially over-tax unrealized gains.
Federal Reserve Requests Feedback on Account Types Favorable for Cryptocurrency Companies
The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” which could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank's systems.
New Stealka Crypto Infostealer Spreading Through Video Game Mods, Warns Kaspersky
Kaspersky found a new malware, dubbed Stealk, that disguises itself as game mods and pirated software to steal crypto wallets, passwords, and browser data.
Inversion CEO Warns That Fintechs' Prediction Market Add-ons Could Lead to Increased Customer Churn
Inversion Capital CEO Santiago Roel Santos argued that “casino-like” features increase user liquidation risk, undermining long-term value capture.
Uniswap Community Poised to Approve Fee Switch as New Revenue Model Set to Launch
Uniswap’s fee switch proposal, designed to boost its token’s supply-demand dynamics via token burns, has passed a community vote threshold and is set to take effect this week.
Tokenization Set to Revolutionize Finance at a Faster Pace Than Digital Transformation Affected Media, Says Crypto Executive
Putting real-world assets onchain opens up new markets, increases capital velocity and democratizes access to finance, advocates say.