Sony Bank Clears OCC Approval for Dollar Stablecoin Launch

Sony Bank has received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), marking a significant milestone in the Japanese financial giant’s push into stablecoin issuance. The regulatory clearance represents a major step forward for traditional financial institutions seeking to enter the cryptocurrency space with government-backed digital dollar products. The OCC approval signals…

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SWIFT Launches Blockchain Ledger, Pilots Tokenized Deposits With 17 Major Banks

SWIFT, the world’s largest financial messaging network, has officially launched its blockchain-based ledger after nine months of development, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized assets in regulated finance. The platform will host a pilot program for cross-border payments using tokenized bank deposits, with 17 major global banks participating in the initial phase….

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Dinari and tZERO Partner on Turnkey Platform for Tokenized U.S. Equities

Tokenization specialist Dinari and broker-dealer tZERO are joining forces to create a comprehensive platform for tokenized U.S. equities aimed at broker-dealers, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based stocks. The partnership combines Dinari’s tokenized stock infrastructure with tZERO’s brokerage, custody, clearing and settlement capabilities, allowing financial firms to launch equity offerings on blockchain…

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Wall Street Launches Overwhelmingly Bullish Coverage of SpaceX Post-IPO, With Price Targets Up to $800

Major Wall Street brokerages have initiated coverage of SpaceX following the expiration of the 25-day quiet period after the company’s June initial public offering, with nearly every major bank launching their research with bullish ratings. The aerospace and satellite company raised $75 billion in one of the year’s largest IPOs, pricing shares at $135 in…

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Nigel Farage Faces New Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Gifts From Crypto Casino Operator

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is under fresh investigation after reports emerged that he accepted substantial undisclosed gifts from George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster involved in an offshore crypto casino. The Sunday Times reported on Saturday that Farage received staff, security, transport and accommodation from Cottrell over more than a decade, raising questions about potential…

Nigel Farage Faces New Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Gifts From Crypto Casino Operator

UK Election Funding Rules Could Restrict Crypto Billionaire Donations to Reform Party

New electoral funding regulations in the United Kingdom could significantly limit the ability of cryptocurrency billionaires to donate to political campaigns, potentially affecting Reform UK’s fundraising strategy. The proposed rules would tighten restrictions on foreign donations and require greater transparency around the sources of campaign funding, creating new compliance hurdles for wealthy crypto donors who…

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U.S. Traders Bet $571 Million on Polymarket Political Markets Despite Legal Ban

American crypto users have traded over half a billion dollars on Polymarket’s political prediction markets in the past year, making the United States the platform’s largest national market by volume, even though U.S. residents are legally barred from using the service. The finding underscores a growing regulatory challenge as offshore crypto platforms prove difficult to…

U.S. Traders Bet $571 Million on Polymarket Political Markets Despite Legal Ban

Binance Sees $1.23B in Weekly Outflows as Ethereum Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, experienced a dramatic surge in weekly outflows, with net withdrawals reaching $1.23 billion during the week beginning June 29. This represents a 207% increase from approximately $400 million the previous week, according to data from DefiLlama viewed by Cointelegraph on Sunday. The spike coincides with Ethereum…

Binance Sees $1.23B in Weekly Outflows as Ethereum Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High

Tim Draper Denies Moving Bitcoin After Coinbase Transfer Claim, Reiterates $250K BTC Price Target

Billionaire investor and longtime Bitcoin bull Tim Draper has denied moving his Bitcoin holdings after blockchain analysts linked him to a large BTC transfer to Coinbase Prime. The denial comes as blockchain analytics platforms continue to play an increasingly prominent role in tracking major cryptocurrency movements, though questions remain about the accuracy of wallet attribution…

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Irish Authorities Seize 500 Bitcoin in Criminal Proceeds, Reaching 1,500 BTC Total for 2026

Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) has confirmed the seizure of another 500 Bitcoin worth approximately 27 million euros ($30.9 million) in criminal proceeds. The latest recovery, conducted in collaboration with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, brings the total Bitcoin seized by CAB in 2026 to 1,500 BTC, valued at around $92.4 million. The seizure underscores the…

Irish Authorities Seize 500 Bitcoin in Criminal Proceeds, Reaching 1,500 BTC Total for 2026