US Banks ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Cybersecurity Risk Following Attack on Top Financial Regulator – The Daily Hodl
US banks express concerns over cybersecurity risks after a breach at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Trade groups urge stricter security standards for financial regulators.
Interpol Infostealer Malware Crackdown Leads to 32 Arrests – Decrypt
Interpol’s Operation Secure led to 32 arrests and the takedown of 20,000 malicious IPs and domains, targeting infostealer malware used to steal crypto and sensitive data across 26 countries.
Binance Expands Access to Syrian Residents Following Suspension of US Sanctions – News Bytes Bitcoin News
Binance now allows Syrian residents to access its platform following the suspension of U.S. sanctions, enabling participation in the digital asset economy.
Singapore Police Probe 49 Suspects in Crypto-Linked Money Laundering Case
Singapore police detained 49 suspects for allegedly selling crypto account access to launder scam proceeds. Over $200,000 in assets was seized during the operation.
Senators Warren and Blumenthal Go to War Against Meta’s New Stablecoin Scheme, Calling it a ‘Threat’
Senators Warren and Blumenthal oppose Meta’s stablecoin plans, citing monopolistic threats and demanding transparency ahead of Senate stablecoin regulation votes.
SEC Rejects DeFi Development Corp’s $1B Solana Bid Over S-3 Filing Eligibility
DeFi Development Corp withdrew its $1B SEC filing after being deemed ineligible due to a missing internal controls report. The filing aimed to raise funds, including for Solana token purchases.
XRP ETF approval odds slide 10% ahead of critical SEC and ETF deadlines next week
XRP ETF approval odds drop to 88% amid SEC deadlines and pending Ripple settlement. Legal hurdles remain despite progress, with potential market volatility post-approval.
FSB warns crypto nearing ‘tipping point’ as ties to TradFi deepen
FSB Chair Klaas Knot warns crypto’s ties to traditional finance, via stablecoins and ETFs, are nearing a tipping point, raising systemic risk concerns as retail access grows.
Bank of America to Consider Stablecoins After Crucial Crypto Laws Pass, CEO Announces | Bitcoinist.com
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan announced plans to explore stablecoins pending crypto legislation. Bipartisan support grows for key bills like the Genius Act, which could reshape digital payments.
Crypto exchange Binance launches in Syria after Trump lifts sanctions
Binance has launched in Syria following the lifting of US and EU sanctions, allowing residents to trade 300+ cryptocurrencies after completing KYC checks, including spot, P2P, and futures trading.
