FINRA Panel Sounds Alarm on AI-Powered Crypto Scams Targeting Retail Investors

FINRA panel warns of AI-powered crypto scams targeting retail investors, detailing sophisticated fraud tactics like deepfakes and impersonation schemes that exploit victims through urgency and deception.
Strategy Faces Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Disclosures as Holdings Surpass $59 Billion ETHNews

Strategy faces a lawsuit over alleged misleading Bitcoin disclosures, with $5.91B in undisclosed losses. The firm expanded its BTC holdings to 576,230, now worth over $59B, amid stock volatility.
Who’s got the charm, cash and code to be a crypto hub?

Kazakhstan, Maldives, and Pakistan aim to become crypto hubs, joining established centers like Singapore and Dubai, which balance regulation, talent, and infrastructure to lead the digital economy race.
Dubai’s VARA Sets June 19 Deadline for Exchanges to Comply with New Rules

Dubai’s VARA sets June 19 deadline for crypto exchanges to comply with updated regulations, including enhanced safeguards for seven virtual asset activities like trading and lending.
El Salvador’s Notional Profits from Bitcoin Reserve Swell to $350+ Million

El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserve has grown to $644 million, yielding $357 million in unrealized gains. Despite IMF warnings, the country continues daily BTC purchases, now holding over 6100 BTC.
THORChain Faces Legal Action Over $200M Collapse Amid Alleged Mismanagement and Insolvency – The Daily Hodl

THORChain faces legal action from creditors over $200M losses in THORFi programs. The THORFi Recovery Group, represented by McDermott Will & Emery and J.S. Held, seeks asset recovery through potential litigation.
Australian court ruling could lead to $640M in Bitcoin tax refunds
An Australian court ruled Bitcoin should be treated as money, not property, potentially leading to $640M in tax refunds and challenging current crypto taxation policies.
Trump Administration To Slash Banking Rules Designed To Prevent 2008-Style Collapse: Report – The Daily Hodl

The Trump administration plans to reduce banking regulations, including the supplementary leverage ratio (SLR), to align with international standards, sparking debate among experts.
Bitcoin Pepe outlook ahead of the expected GENIUS Act approval

The article discusses the potential impact of the GENIUS Act on cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin and meme coins like Bitcoin Pepe. It highlights the Act’s regulatory framework, potential benefits for digital assets, and Bitcoin Pepe’s presale success.
Success: El Salvador Boasts Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Revenue – News Bytes Bitcoin News

El Salvador reports $357 million in Bitcoin revenue from its ‘one bitcoin a day’ strategy, showcasing success as the first country to adopt BTC as legal tender.