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South Korea Seeks to Expand FATF Crypto Travel Rule to Small Transactions
South Korea called for a consistent global regulatory framework and the expansion of the Travel Rule to counter cross-border money laundering involving virtual assets and
Google Earth’s Hidden Flight Simulator Is Now Playable in Web Browsers
Key Takeaways node=”” data-is-only- node=””> Google moved Earth’s 2007 flight sim to the web June 12, 2026, with no app needed. Google Earth’s free 3D
SEC Opens Consultation on Market Maker Rules to Boost Liquidity
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in coordination with local exchanges, issued draft rules on June 17 to establish a regulatory framework for market making
Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Prince Group Kingpin Hu Shi Arrested in Japan
Key Takeaways Hu Shi of Prince Group was arrested on June 14, further tightening global enforcement against pig butchering rings. In 2025, the DOJ launched
Trump Executive Order Sets Deadlines for Federal Shift to Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Key Takeaways Federal departments must shift sensitive systems to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. New requirements assign agency leads, inventories, planning duties, and oversight responsibilities. Broader implementation
Thailand Expands $307M Crypto Mining Probe as Chinese Financiers Face Arrests
Key Takeaways Thailand’s DSI seized 6,390 mining rigs after a $29 million electricity theft from the PEA. U.S. Secret Service tracking revealed Wang Yicheng’s group
Finland Convicts a Streamer of a Gambling Crime for Casino Promos
North Savo District Court convicted streamer Jouko “Pottukoira” Kärkkäinen, fining him about $2,700. Judge Adelina Komulainen ruled the 80 day-fine penalty needed no proof Kärkkäinen
Kucoin Plugs Into Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0, Bringing Crypto to QR Checkouts
Key Takeaways Kucoin has expanded its digital payment system into the Latin American nations of Argentina and Peru. Integrating stablecoins into Transferencias 3.0 addresses South
$50M Bitcoin Purchase Reveals Strive’s Latest Move in Public Treasury Race – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Strive bought 759 bitcoin for $50M from June 15-21, lifting holdings to 19,864 BTC. ASST’s 1-year gain of 85.30% shows bitcoin leverage, though
Moneygram Runs Solana Validator Node, Processing Blocks on the Network It Moves Money On
Key Takeaways Moneygram became an active Solana validator on June 22, 2026, staking SOL and processing blocks at the protocol level. Moneygram joined Solana Developer