Cryptocurrencies
Global INTERPOL Crackdown Exposes Crypto Laundering Behind Romance Scams
Thai police uncovered a crypto-laundering scheme in which one suspect’s wallet processed more than $122.5 million in proceeds from romance scams, as part of a global INTERPOL sweep. The international police organization’s Operation First Light 2026 ran from January 15 to April 30. It targeted social engineering scams and the money laundering that sustains…
Hong Kong Bans SMS and Email Logins for Crypto Platforms: Will Other Regulators Follow?
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has banned one-time password logins for crypto trading platforms. The rule targets phishing scams behind a surge in the region’s cybersecurity incidents. The Securities and Futures Commission issued a circular. It orders internet brokers and crypto trading platforms to drop SMS, email, and app-based OTPs. Platforms must…
Polymarket Seeks to Offer Margin Trading to US Users
Polymarket has applied for a US license to offer margin trading. The prediction market is seeking a futures commission merchant license. If approved, the license would enable users to open positions by posting only a portion of the required capital. What Polymarket Filed and Why It Matters According to Bloomberg, Polymarket filed through its affiliate,
Will $1.4B in Bitcoin Options Expiring Today Move the Market?
Will there be more volatility today prompted by the expiry event?
52% of Investors Bought STRC and SATA Below $100 Par, Survey Finds
A June price crash pushed MicroStrategy’s STRC and Strive’s SATA preferred shares below par, yet more than half of surveyed investors bought the dip, according to a BitcoinTreasuries report. The survey points to a resilient investor base even as leveraged selling pushed the shares to new lows. STRC and SATA Fell in June, and 52%
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