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Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex suffers $81M exploit, pro-Israel hacker group takes credit [btcmanager]
Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, has confirmed a security breach that resulted in the loss of a significant amount of digital assets, as tensions between Iran and Israel spill over into cyberspace. On June 18, Nobitex posted a statement on…
Europe’s first Bitcoin treasury firm buys another $20M BTC, now holds over $170M [cointelegraph]
The Blockchain Group has acquired another $20 million in Bitcoin, lifting its total holdings to 1,653 BTC and posting a 1,173% BTC yield in 2025.
Thailand exempts crypto capital gains tax for 5 years [btcmanager]
Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on capital gains tax for crypto transactions, aiming to boost tax revenue and position the country as a global digital asset hub. Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has approved a new tax measure aimed at…
Crypto ATMs banned in Washington’s Spokane city as scam losses mount [btcmanager]
Crypto ATM operators in Washington’s Spokane City have been ordered to remove their kiosks within 60 days following a citywide ban. The decision was enacted following a unanimous vote during the Spokane City Council’s legislative session on June 17, making…
JPMorgan to pilot JPMD deposit token on Base blockchain [btcmanager]
JPMorgan is set to test a new digital deposit token, JPMD, on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, a move that expands the bank’s blockchain footprint beyond internal systems. As reported by Bloomberg on June 17, the pilot will see a fixed amount…
JD.com to support stablecoin shopping by launching its own HKD-backed stablecoins [btcmanager]
Hong Kong-based e-commerce firm JD.com plans to issue its own stablecoin backed by the Hong Kong dollar by the end of 2025 and potentially support other stablecoins. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, the e-CEO of JD CoinChain Technology Liu…
China’s JD.com enters stablecoin race as US passes GENIUS Act [cointelegraph]
JD.com plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in major countries, aiming to slash cross-border payment costs by 90% and settle in 10 seconds.
XRP, SOL ETFs face SEC delay, but approval hopes remain [btcmanager]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially delayed decisions on two additional ETFs, adding them to a growing list of applications now facing extended timelines. According to separate filings published on Tuesday, June 17, the SEC is initiating formal…
Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex reportedly exploited for $73M: ZachXBT [cointelegraph]
The Iranian crypto exchange’s wallets were exploited for at least $73 million as attackers used vanity addresses for the theft.