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Stablecoin issuer Circle said it plans to launch its own version of a wrapped Bitcoin, which would put it against incumbents Coinbase and BitGo as it targets institutional users.
The asset, called cirBTC and announced on Thursday, is set to launch on Ethereum, backed 1:1 by bitcoin (BTC) and aimed at over-the-counter desks, market makers and lending protocols.
Circle said the asset is designed to provide institutions with a “highly secure and neutral version of wrapped BTC.”
Financial institutions, which have become significant buyers of Bitcoin, have been actively exploring decentralized finance. Wrapped versions of Bitcoin would allow the asset to be used on other chains, such as Ethereum, giving them access to DeFi.
In addition to Ethereum, the new asset will also launch on Circle’s layer-1 blockchain Arc and its Circle Mint platform, said Circle.
Cointelegraph contacted Circle for further details, but did not receive an immediate response.
Circle joins race led by Coinbase and BitGoCircle’s new wrapped Bitcoin joins a market currently led by BitGo’s Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin (cbBTC).
Coinbase’s cbBTC was launched in September 2024 and has a current market capitalization of $5.9 billion and a current supply of 88,800 tokens.
BitGo’s wBTC is the dominant wrapped Bitcoin token, with a market capitalization of about $8 billion and 119,157 tokens in circulation. However, that figure is roughly half its November 2021 peak, when Bitcoin hit its cycle all-time high.
WBTC supply has declined over the past few years. Source: Dune
Crypto exchanges launched their own wrapped BitcoinSeveral crypto exchanges have launched variations of wrapped Bitcoin, including Kraken Wrapped BTC (KBTC), Gate Wrapped BTC (GTBTC), Binance Wrapped BTC (BBTC), Huobi BTC (HBTC) and OKX Wrapped BTC (XBTC), but their market caps are a fraction of the two leaders.
The total combined supply of wBTC and cbBTC stands at roughly 208,000 BTC, according to CoinGecko.
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WSJ: CoinEx Linked to Iran-Related Cryptocurrency Fund Flows
According to a Wall Street Journal report, since 2019, wallets linked to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion in assets via cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx. On-chain data shows that CoinEx’s custodial wallet received crypto proceeds from hacks tied to Iran’s central bank, and conducted direct transactions with accounts previously designated by U.S. officials as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, in 2024, CoinEx replaced Binance to become the largest overseas counterparty for Iranian exchange Nobitex, with the two parties recording over $763 million in fund flows last year. Between 2022 and 2025, CoinEx’s custodial wallet also processed transactions involving individuals suspected of participating in the sanctioned Iranian oil sales network.
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Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
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Sandisk's tokenized stock SNDK is now live on the Solana network.
According to official announcements, Sandisk’s tokenized stock SNDK has officially launched on Solana via Sunrise. SNDK is the tokenized stock representing SanDisk, the storage chip manufacturer. Users can now trade SNDK 24/7 through various wallets and applications within the Solana ecosystem, even when traditional stock markets are closed.
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Jiang Zhuoer: This round of Bitcoin bear market may bottom out in Q4 2026, with a target range of $42,000 to $44,000.
BTC.TOP founder Jiang Zhuoer wrote in a post that Strategy’s modified net asset value (mNAV) has fallen to 0.72, near the 0.7 low hit in May 2022 during the last bear market. Citing recent market sentiment events including STRC’s depegging, he noted that mNAV is now in the bottom zone of this cycle. mNAV usually bottoms roughly six months before Bitcoin’s price. Using the "four-year cycle" and volatility decay model, Jiang projected that this Bitcoin bear market will likely bottom between October and December 2026, with a target price range of $42,000 to $44,000. He added that his recent medium-short term strategy remains focused on selling spot assets and holding short positions, and will switch to buying spot and going long once the expected bottom arrives.
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The VIX Fear Index for the US stock market stands at 18.63 today, with fear sentiment intensifying in the crypto market.
According to Cboe data, the U.S. stock market's VIX Fear Index stands at 18.63 as of today, down 0.86 points from the prior reading of 19.49, marking a decline of approximately 4.41%. Separately, per Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 12 today (compared to 17 yesterday), indicating intensifying extreme fear sentiment.
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Bank of Japan Board Member: Should Accelerate Pace of Interest Rate Hikes If Upside Inflation Risks Intensify
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)
PANews reported on April 11 that, according to Crowdfundinsider, ABN AMRO ClearBank announced it has received approval under the EU's Crypto Asset Markets Regulation (MiCA) and obtained a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM). The bank will launch digital asset services, including stablecoins. ClearBank stated it also plans to support euro- and dollar-based stablecoins (EURC and USDC) to improve the efficiency of cross-border transfers and payments. Furthermore, ClearBank announced it will offer savings account services through Coinbase and will be covered by the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).
WSJ: CoinEx Linked to Iran-Related Cryptocurrency Fund Flows
According to a Wall Street Journal report, since 2019, wallets linked to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion in assets via cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx. On-chain data shows that CoinEx’s custodial wallet received crypto proceeds from hacks tied to Iran’s central bank, and conducted direct transactions with accounts previously designated by U.S. officials as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, in 2024, CoinEx replaced Binance to become the largest overseas counterparty for Iranian exchange Nobitex, with the two parties recording over $763 million in fund flows last year. Between 2022 and 2025, CoinEx’s custodial wallet also processed transactions involving individuals suspected of participating in the sanctioned Iranian oil sales network.
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Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
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Sandisk's tokenized stock SNDK is now live on the Solana network.
According to official announcements, Sandisk’s tokenized stock SNDK has officially launched on Solana via Sunrise. SNDK is the tokenized stock representing SanDisk, the storage chip manufacturer. Users can now trade SNDK 24/7 through various wallets and applications within the Solana ecosystem, even when traditional stock markets are closed.
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Jiang Zhuoer: This round of Bitcoin bear market may bottom out in Q4 2026, with a target range of $42,000 to $44,000.
BTC.TOP founder Jiang Zhuoer wrote in a post that Strategy’s modified net asset value (mNAV) has fallen to 0.72, near the 0.7 low hit in May 2022 during the last bear market. Citing recent market sentiment events including STRC’s depegging, he noted that mNAV is now in the bottom zone of this cycle. mNAV usually bottoms roughly six months before Bitcoin’s price. Using the "four-year cycle" and volatility decay model, Jiang projected that this Bitcoin bear market will likely bottom between October and December 2026, with a target price range of $42,000 to $44,000. He added that his recent medium-short term strategy remains focused on selling spot assets and holding short positions, and will switch to buying spot and going long once the expected bottom arrives.
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The VIX Fear Index for the US stock market stands at 18.63 today, with fear sentiment intensifying in the crypto market.
According to Cboe data, the U.S. stock market's VIX Fear Index stands at 18.63 as of today, down 0.86 points from the prior reading of 19.49, marking a decline of approximately 4.41%. Separately, per Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 12 today (compared to 17 yesterday), indicating intensifying extreme fear sentiment.
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Bank of Japan Board Member: Should Accelerate Pace of Interest Rate Hikes If Upside Inflation Risks Intensify
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)
The stablecoin total market cap has reached $320.85 billion, as per DeFiLlama data. This marks a massive growth, as the stablecoin market went from $5 billion to $300 billion in just five years, as reported by the World Economic Forum.
Source: DeFiLlama In this growth, Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC played a major role, contributing 99.93% of the stablecoin market, according to Messari.
However, with the rise of various other stablecoins, the dominance that the U.S. was witnessing seems to be fading away. As Mesari noted,
Several nations have expressed interest in new currency-backed stablecoins.
In short, besides USDT and USDC, multiple stablecoins are becoming the new favorites.
European, Chinese stablecoins steal the spotlight In Europe, the EURC, despite a small market share of 0.07%, is gaining traction.
EURC has become the largest stablecoin, with a $430 million market cap, thanks to the EU’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets) framework. If the growth momentum continues, EURC is likely to reach €1.1T by 2030.
The second one is a CNY-backed stablecoin in China. Though no CNY stablecoin is live yet, the test mode in Hong Kong is already enough to grab users attention.
The latter aims to boost Renminbi [RMB] internationalization, reducing the dependence on U.S. dollars. Moreover, Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire also predicted a yuan-backed stablecoin to be live in the next 3-5 years.
Japan’s JPY is no exception Lastly, there are Japan’s JPY stablecoins. This stablecoin plans to issue $66 billion and provide tough competition to the European digital assets once alive.
The idea of stablecoin in Japan is to provide Japan’s users with additional digital payment options besides Japan’s cash-dominated framework.
Amidst such a rise, the BIS’s General Manager, Pablo Hernández de Cos, recently called for “international cooperation” on multiple regulatory stablecoin frameworks across jurisdictions.
Regulatory developments in the U.S. around stablecoins This comes on the heels of the US seeing regulatory developments like the GENIUS Act passed in 2025. Additionally, there has been ongoing progress around the passage of the CLARITY Act. Senator Cynthia Lummis put it best when she said,
It’s time Congress passes the CLARITY Act. It’s now or never.
All in all, these developments show that besides the U.S., other nations stablecoins are making room to dominate the stablecoin space.
Final Summary Besides U.S.-backed USDC and USDT, multiple other stablecoins are destined to see massive growth. Tether and Circle stablecoins contribute 99.93% of the $320.858 billion stablecoin market cap.
PANews reported on April 28th that, according to Cryptopolitan, a report co-authored by former European Central Bank Managing Director Ulrich Bindseil warns that the EU's MiCA regulatory framework is too stringent, weakening the global competitiveness of euro stablecoins and driving business outflows. The report urges policymakers to prioritize stablecoin strategies rather than relying on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), which critics consider "dead at birth." Meanwhile, euro stablecoins under the MiCA framework have grown by 1200% in 15 months, from $69 million to $777 million. Circle's EURC holds over 50% of the euro stablecoin market share, with transaction volume growing by over 1100%. A consortium of ten European banks, including BNP Paribas, ING, and UniCredit, plans to launch a euro stablecoin through the new entity Qivalis by mid-2026. In contrast, the digital euro pilot has been postponed to the second half of 2027, with at least €1.12 billion already reserved and an additional €2.62 billion needed for its launch year.
Spain appears to be the strongest retail market for Circle’s euro-pegged stablecoin EURC on crypto banking platform Brighty, according to company data.
Spain led EURC usage by a wide margin in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, accounting for about 36% of transactions and 25% of volume, according to Brighty data seen by Cointelegraph.
“For Spanish users, EURC functions essentially as a standard euro on a card with no exchange rate friction when transacting against USDC,” Brighty co-founder Nick Denisenko said.
Brighty’s top countries by EURC and USDC transaction count share and volume share. Source: Brighty
The platform data offers an early look at how euro stablecoins may be used in European retail payments, as euro tokens remain small next to US dollar-pegged stablecoins like Tether's USDt and Circle’s USDC, even as policymakers seek to expand the euro's role in stablecoin markets.
Spain leads EURC retail usage shiftIssued by Circle Internet Financial Europe, the Paris-based arm of USDC issuer Circle, EURC is the largest euro-pegged stablecoin on the market. It currently accounts for about 49% of the $887 million euro-pegged stablecoin market cap, according to CoinGecko
According to Brighty, Spain shows the clearest retail-oriented usage of EURC, with relatively low average transaction sizes compared with other markets, at roughly 49 euros ($57) per payment.
Top three stablecoins by market cap as of April 30. Source: CoinGecko
Brighty data indicates EURC activity in Spain is increasingly linked to small-value payments such as peer-to-peer transfers and daily spending. This contrasts with more fragmented usage patterns in other European countries.
France and Europe’s high-value EURC stablecoin splitItaly ranked second in EURC activity, accounting for 15.5% of Brighty’s EURC transactions and 18% of volume, suggesting a mix of retail and higher-value users.
Germany followed closely, accounting for around 13% of transactions and 19% of volume, with the average payment size of 105 euros ($123).
France stood out with a much higher average transaction size of around 171 euros ($186), more than three times Spain’s level, suggesting usage tied to larger transfers rather than everyday payments.
Why Spain?According to Brighty’s Denisenko, the data suggests Spain shows the clearest retail-oriented EURC usage on its platform, which reflects higher user familiarity with crypto and stronger institutional readiness among local banking institutions.
“When we engage with counterparts at major Spanish banks, we consistently observe a remarkably high degree of competence even among frontline staff — which is not something one takes for granted elsewhere,” Denisenko said.
He added that Spanish users were among the earliest adopters of EURC on Brighty, adding that they also show particularly active engagement with stablecoin-based yield features, reinforcing consistent retail-level usage.
Denisenko added this combination of early adoption, payment-style usage and broader institutional awareness has made Spain the clearest early hub for euro stablecoin activity under European-wide Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework.
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Spain appears to be the strongest retail market for Circle’s euro-pegged stablecoin EURC on crypto banking platform Brighty, according to company data.
Spain led EURC usage by a wide margin in 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, accounting for about 36% of transactions and 25% of volume, according to Brighty data seen by Cointelegraph.
“For Spanish users, EURC functions essentially as a standard euro on a card with no exchange rate friction when transacting against USDC,” Brighty co-founder Nick Denisenko said.
Brighty’s top countries by EURC and USDC transaction count share and volume share. Source: Brighty
The platform data offers an early look at how euro stablecoins may be used in European retail payments, as euro tokens remain small next to US dollar-pegged stablecoins like Tether's USDt and Circle’s USDC, even as policymakers seek to expand the euro's role in stablecoin markets.
Spain leads EURC retail usage shiftIssued by Circle Internet Financial Europe, the Paris-based arm of USDC issuer Circle, EURC is the largest euro-pegged stablecoin on the market. It currently accounts for about 49% of the $887 million euro-pegged stablecoin market cap, according to CoinGecko
According to Brighty, Spain shows the clearest retail-oriented usage of EURC, with relatively low average transaction sizes compared with other markets, at roughly 49 euros ($57) per payment.
Top three stablecoins by market cap as of April 30. Source: CoinGecko
Brighty data indicates EURC activity in Spain is increasingly linked to small-value payments such as peer-to-peer transfers and daily spending. This contrasts with more fragmented usage patterns in other European countries.
France and Europe’s high-value EURC stablecoin splitItaly ranked second in EURC activity, accounting for 15.5% of Brighty’s EURC transactions and 18% of volume, suggesting a mix of retail and higher-value users.
Germany followed closely, accounting for around 13% of transactions and 19% of volume, with the average payment size of 105 euros ($123).
France stood out with a much higher average transaction size of around 171 euros ($186), more than three times Spain’s level, suggesting usage tied to larger transfers rather than everyday payments.
Why Spain?According to Brighty’s Denisenko, the data suggests Spain shows the clearest retail-oriented EURC usage on its platform, which reflects higher user familiarity with crypto and stronger institutional readiness among local banking institutions.
“When we engage with counterparts at major Spanish banks, we consistently observe a remarkably high degree of competence even among frontline staff — which is not something one takes for granted elsewhere,” Denisenko said.
He added that Spanish users were among the earliest adopters of EURC on Brighty, adding that they also show particularly active engagement with stablecoin-based yield features, reinforcing consistent retail-level usage.
Denisenko added this combination of early adoption, payment-style usage and broader institutional awareness has made Spain the clearest early hub for euro stablecoin activity under European-wide Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework.
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PANews reported on May 4 that stablecoin issuer Circle announced that its French entity, Circle France, received approval from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) on April 20, 2026, to provide crypto-asset-related services under the EU's Crypto Asset Markets Regulation (MiCA) framework. This approval also signifies a further expansion of Circle's stablecoin and compliant payment infrastructure footprint in the EU.
This approval allows Circle France to provide custody and transfer services for its issued stablecoins USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EURC) in accordance with Article 60(4) of the MiCA and to offer such services to customers within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Circle stated that this development marks a significant step in its efforts to advance digital financial infrastructure within the European compliance framework. Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte said it reflects Circle's ongoing commitment to building a "trustworthy digital financial system" in France and across the EU.
WSJ: CoinEx Linked to Iran-Related Cryptocurrency Fund Flows
According to a Wall Street Journal report, since 2019, wallets linked to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion in assets via cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx. On-chain data shows that CoinEx’s custodial wallet received crypto proceeds from hacks tied to Iran’s central bank, and conducted direct transactions with accounts previously designated by U.S. officials as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, in 2024, CoinEx replaced Binance to become the largest overseas counterparty for Iranian exchange Nobitex, with the two parties recording over $763 million in fund flows last year. Between 2022 and 2025, CoinEx’s custodial wallet also processed transactions involving individuals suspected of participating in the sanctioned Iranian oil sales network.
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Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
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Sandisk's tokenized stock SNDK is now live on the Solana network.
According to official announcements, Sandisk’s tokenized stock SNDK has officially launched on Solana via Sunrise. SNDK is the tokenized stock representing SanDisk, the storage chip manufacturer. Users can now trade SNDK 24/7 through various wallets and applications within the Solana ecosystem, even when traditional stock markets are closed.
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Jiang Zhuoer: This round of Bitcoin bear market may bottom out in Q4 2026, with a target range of $42,000 to $44,000.
BTC.TOP founder Jiang Zhuoer wrote in a post that Strategy’s modified net asset value (mNAV) has fallen to 0.72, near the 0.7 low hit in May 2022 during the last bear market. Citing recent market sentiment events including STRC’s depegging, he noted that mNAV is now in the bottom zone of this cycle. mNAV usually bottoms roughly six months before Bitcoin’s price. Using the "four-year cycle" and volatility decay model, Jiang projected that this Bitcoin bear market will likely bottom between October and December 2026, with a target price range of $42,000 to $44,000. He added that his recent medium-short term strategy remains focused on selling spot assets and holding short positions, and will switch to buying spot and going long once the expected bottom arrives.
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The VIX Fear Index for the US stock market stands at 18.63 today, with fear sentiment intensifying in the crypto market.
According to Cboe data, the U.S. stock market's VIX Fear Index stands at 18.63 as of today, down 0.86 points from the prior reading of 19.49, marking a decline of approximately 4.41%. Separately, per Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 12 today (compared to 17 yesterday), indicating intensifying extreme fear sentiment.
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Bank of Japan Board Member: Should Accelerate Pace of Interest Rate Hikes If Upside Inflation Risks Intensify
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)
Sometimes the best product strategy is just being the last one standing when regulators finish clearing the room. That’s more or less what happened with Circle’s EURC, the euro-denominated stablecoin that has seen its wallet share expand more than six times between January 2025 and March 2026.
The token’s market cap hit approximately $460.8M by March 1, 2026, giving it over 50% of the entire euro stablecoin market.
MiCA did the heavy lifting The EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation, known as MiCA, created a compliance framework that proved too steep for many competitors. Most notably, Tether’s euro-denominated products were forced off numerous EU exchanges, effectively handing Circle the keys to the market.
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Circle operates under a single French Electronic Money Institution license that is valid across all 27 EU member states, giving the company a regulatory passport that competitors either can’t match or haven’t bothered to pursue.
EURC’s circulating supply tripled from roughly 309 million tokens at the end of 2025 to about 390 million in early 2026. That’s a 23.6% jump in just three months.
From DeFi rails to checkout counters Ingenico, one of the world’s largest payment terminal manufacturers, has integrated EURC into its infrastructure. That means the stablecoin can now be spent at over 40 million global POS terminals.
A survey found that 58% of European institutions are incorporating stablecoins into their payment systems.
What the six-fold wallet growth actually tells us Wallet share tells you how many unique holders exist relative to the broader market. A six-fold increase in wallet share means EURC isn’t just attracting bigger deposits from the same whales. It’s reaching new users at a pace that dramatically outstrips the rest of the euro stablecoin field.
The supply tripling while wallet share grew six-fold suggests organic, grassroots-level adoption alongside big institutional inflows.
MiCA licenses aren’t exclusive, and competitors will eventually navigate the regulatory process. Tether has not signaled it’s giving up on Europe, and other issuers could emerge with their own EMI licenses.
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WSJ: CoinEx Linked to Iran-Related Cryptocurrency Fund Flows
According to a Wall Street Journal report, since 2019, wallets linked to Iran have transferred over $3.84 billion in assets via cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx. On-chain data shows that CoinEx’s custodial wallet received crypto proceeds from hacks tied to Iran’s central bank, and conducted direct transactions with accounts previously designated by U.S. officials as belonging to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Additionally, in 2024, CoinEx replaced Binance to become the largest overseas counterparty for Iranian exchange Nobitex, with the two parties recording over $763 million in fund flows last year. Between 2022 and 2025, CoinEx’s custodial wallet also processed transactions involving individuals suspected of participating in the sanctioned Iranian oil sales network.
1 seconds ago
Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
1 seconds ago
Sandisk's tokenized stock SNDK is now live on the Solana network.
According to official announcements, Sandisk’s tokenized stock SNDK has officially launched on Solana via Sunrise. SNDK is the tokenized stock representing SanDisk, the storage chip manufacturer. Users can now trade SNDK 24/7 through various wallets and applications within the Solana ecosystem, even when traditional stock markets are closed.
1 seconds ago
Jiang Zhuoer: This round of Bitcoin bear market may bottom out in Q4 2026, with a target range of $42,000 to $44,000.
BTC.TOP founder Jiang Zhuoer wrote in a post that Strategy’s modified net asset value (mNAV) has fallen to 0.72, near the 0.7 low hit in May 2022 during the last bear market. Citing recent market sentiment events including STRC’s depegging, he noted that mNAV is now in the bottom zone of this cycle. mNAV usually bottoms roughly six months before Bitcoin’s price. Using the "four-year cycle" and volatility decay model, Jiang projected that this Bitcoin bear market will likely bottom between October and December 2026, with a target price range of $42,000 to $44,000. He added that his recent medium-short term strategy remains focused on selling spot assets and holding short positions, and will switch to buying spot and going long once the expected bottom arrives.
1 seconds ago
The VIX Fear Index for the US stock market stands at 18.63 today, with fear sentiment intensifying in the crypto market.
According to Cboe data, the U.S. stock market's VIX Fear Index stands at 18.63 as of today, down 0.86 points from the prior reading of 19.49, marking a decline of approximately 4.41%. Separately, per Alternative data, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index is at 12 today (compared to 17 yesterday), indicating intensifying extreme fear sentiment.
1 seconds ago
Bank of Japan Board Member: Should Accelerate Pace of Interest Rate Hikes If Upside Inflation Risks Intensify
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Policy Board member Naoki Tamura stated that if upside risks to price growth intensify further, the BOJ should not hesitate to accelerate the pace of interest rate hikes or raise rates by a larger margin. He projected that the BOJ will implement interest rate hikes every few months until its policy rate reaches the neutral level of around 2%. (Golden Ten)
TLDR: INFINIOS will integrate USDC, EURC, and Circle’s API-enabled payment rails into its platform. The deal targets cross-border payments, treasury management, and embedded finance use cases. Both firms align on KYC, AML/CFT, and data protection standards for regional compliance needs. Circle’s Middle East expansion accelerates as demand for internet-native financial infrastructure grows. INFINIOS Circle’s new strategic agreement marks a significant move in the region’s financial technology landscape.
Announced on June 24, 2026, in Manama, Bahrain, the deal links INFINIOS, a Bahraini fintech company, with Circle Internet Financial.
Together, they plan to expand digital payment and treasury infrastructure across the Middle East and beyond, targeting businesses and financial institutions seeking faster, more connected financial solutions.
Stablecoin Integration at the Core of the Agreement Under the agreement, INFINIOS will integrate Circle’s financial infrastructure into its platform. This includes USDC, EURC, and API-enabled onchain payment capabilities for payouts and treasury operations. The integration gives INFINIOS access to globally recognized stablecoin rails designed for institutional use.
The arrangement covers a broad range of enterprise and institutional use cases. These include cross-border payments, treasury and liquidity management, merchant settlement, and platform payouts. Tokenized financial services and embedded finance solutions are also part of the scope.
Both companies have emphasized a shared commitment to regulatory compliance throughout the collaboration. The agreement aligns with KYC, AML/CFT, and data protection standards relevant to financial operations in the region. This focus on compliance positions the partnership as a trust-based infrastructure initiative.
INFINIOS CEO Sherif Abdelsalam framed the deal as a turning point for regional digital finance. He said the partnership combines INFINIOS’s market expertise with Circle’s technology to unlock real-time, global financial connectivity.
He added that the goal is to build infrastructure that enables seamless, compliant, and scalable financial innovation globally.
INFINIOS Eyes Broader Regional and Global Connectivity Circle’s Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, pointed to accelerating demand for modern financial infrastructure across the region.
She noted that businesses and financial institutions are actively seeking faster, more connected ways to move value globally.
The collaboration with INFINIOS, she said, is designed to expand access to Circle’s stablecoin infrastructure across key markets.
Dr. Jaffar also stated that the partnership aims to enable new payment, treasury, and embedded finance use cases across the region.
She described the joint effort as advancing trusted, internet-native financial infrastructure built for greater interoperability, efficiency, and global connectivity. Her remarks reflect Circle’s broader strategy of deepening its footprint in emerging fintech markets.
Circle Internet Group trades on the NYSE under the ticker CRCL and operates as a leading global financial platform company.
Its subsidiary, Circle Internet Financial, brings established stablecoin infrastructure to the partnership. This gives INFINIOS a globally recognized technology backbone for its regional expansion plans.
The collaboration between INFINIOS and Circle reflects a broader trend of traditional and digital finance converging in the Middle East.
As the region’s fintech ecosystem matures, partnerships of this kind are becoming increasingly common. The agreement sets a framework for interoperable, efficient digital finance infrastructure built to scale globally.
Circle and INFINIOS team up on stablecoin infrastructure@circle and Bahrain-based fintech @InfiniosCom have signed a strategic agreement to expand stablecoin infrastructure across the Middle East. Under the agreement, INFINIOS will integrate with Circle's financial infrastructure, including $USDC, $EURC, and API-enabled onchain payment capabilities for payouts and treasury operations. The collaboration is designed to help INFINIOS deliver faster, more secure, and more globally interoperable digital payment and treasury solutions for businesses and financial institutions.
Through its integration with Circle's infrastructure, INFINIOS aims to support institutional and enterprise use cases including cross-border payments, treasury and liquidity management, and merchant settlement. The deal effectively plugs Circle's dollar and euro tokens into INFINIOS's existing payment and card stack, creating a regulated onramp for stablecoin-based finance in the Gulf.
INFINIOS is the first in the region to operate stablecoin settlements and is one of the largest regional issuers and processors of Virtual Commercial Cards. Formed in 2014, INFINIOS is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain as an Ancillary Services Provider, Payment Services Provider, and Card Processor. The deal pairs one of crypto's most prominent stablecoin issuers with a regional payments specialist that already holds principal membership with Mastercard.
A deepening push into Gulf marketsThe agreement is the latest move in Circle's broader regional strategy. The company incorporated an entity within the Abu Dhabi Global Market in late 2024, establishing a formal regulatory foothold. Circle previously formed a partnership with LuLu Financial Holdings to power USDC-based remittances in the region.
INFINIOS has also been building its stablecoin credentials ahead of this deal. In December 2025, INFINIOS partnered with Mastercard to adopt stablecoin settlement capabilities, specifically for $USDC and $EURC, focusing on enabling stablecoin-based funding and payments across the region. Bahrain itself has moved to create a clear legal framework for the asset class. The introduction of a licensing and regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers by the Central Bank of Bahrain signals a new era of legitimacy and regulatory clarity within the financial system, according to experts.
The Circle-INFINIOS tie-up reflects a broader race to wire Gulf payment infrastructure to stablecoin rails before the market matures. Tether has its own Middle Eastern ambitions, and local stablecoin projects are emerging as well. For Circle, securing a regulated, Mastercard-connected partner in Bahrain gives $USDC a meaningful distribution channel into a region that is moving quickly to embrace digital finance.
Sources:
INFINIOS and Circle Sign Strategic Agreement to Advance Digital Finance Infrastructure (MarketScreener / Circle official release)
Circle partners with INFINIOS to enhance digital finance infrastructure in Middle East (Crypto Briefing)
New era of legitimacy for stablecoins in Bahrain (Pinsent Masons)
Concentric Finance’s exploiter is linked to OKX, UnoRe, and LunaFi’s security incidents, reveals a report published by blockchain security firm CertiK on Jan. 22. The ties were uncovered when CertiK identified a wallet used by Concentric’s exploiter that was funded by addresses tied to OKX and UnoRe attacks.
In a Jan. 22 post on X (formerly Twitter), liquidity manager Concentric warned users to avoid interactions with the protocol after identifying a security incident. CertiK identified a suspicious wallet minting CONE-1 LP tokens and using them to drain liquidity from the pools.
Concentric later confirmed that the breach stemmed from a compromised private key of an admin wallet. The attacker transferred ownership to a wallet addressed as 0x3F06, which then initiated the creation of malicious liquidity pools under their control.
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This maneuver allowed the attackers to mint an excessive number of LP tokens and withdraw ERC-20 tokens from the protocol. These tokens were then exchanged for Ethereum (ETH) and dispersed across three wallets, one of which is publicly identified as associated with the OKX exploit in Etherscan.
In a sophisticated chain of transactions, almost $2 million was stolen, ranking this as the ninth-largest attack in crypto this month. Notably, one of the wallets, 0xc62A25462A61f02EBAB35Cd39C5E9651426e760b, was instrumental in redirecting user-approved funds from Concentric contracts, converting them to ETH and transferring them to another wallet, accounting for more than $154,000 of the total stolen funds.
Concentric announced a $100,000 bounty pool for any information leading to the recovery of the funds, and its services are halted for an undetermined period. However, investors are still waiting for information regarding how the protocol will respond to this breach and what measures will be taken to prevent future incidents.
The threat of compromised private keys In its ‘Hack3d: The Web3 Security Report’ published Jan. 3, CertiK highlights private key compromises as the most profitable method for exploiters. Six of the ten most costly security incidents throughout 2023 were due to private key compromises, with the total amount stolen from Web3 platforms totaling $880.8 million.
Simultaneously, this attack vector was the least used by hackers in 2023, which might serve as an example of how costly these exploits caused by private key compromises could be.
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CertiK has exposed the deceptive tactics used by fraudsters to exploit its brand.
In the face of a rising tide of scams and exploits, even CertiK, a security firm that specializes in comprehensive security for blockchains, smart contracts, and Web3, is not immune. Scammers are targeting users by fraudulently latching on the company’s brand, which is dedicated to ensuring the security of digital assets and decentralized technologies.
In the latest blog post, CertiK revealed that it is facing a myriad of challenges beyond its primary focus on auditing. Among these challenges are scams that exploit the CertiK brand to spread misinformation and defraud users.
CertiK’s Struggle Against Brand Exploitation One prevalent scam involves phishing sites falsely claiming to have undergone CertiK audits. These fraudulent certifications are used to deceive users into investing in schemes like Wixpool, a fraudulent crypto-mining site. CertiK said it actively reports such sites to hosting providers for takedown, safeguarding users from financial losses.
Scammers perpetrate exit scams by falsely claiming to be audited by CertiK. The Lymex scam is a notable example, resulting in approximately $300,000 in losses. In its new report, CertiK emphasized the importance of verifying audit claims, as in the Lymex case, where no services were rendered due to failed KYC verification.
The rise of social media also gave scammers a platform to create fake profiles impersonating CertiK employees. Platforms like LinkedIn witness scammers brokering fake deals, presenting fraudulent investment opportunities, and even offering fake job positions. CertiK warns users to verify the legitimacy of interactions, citing an incident where a scammer on Telegram duped a project owner into transferring funds.
Bad actors target victims of investment fraud with recovery scams, offering to retrieve lost funds for an upfront fee. CertiK cautions users to be wary of such frauds, emphasizing that its genuine communication is through certik.com. The recovery service, while not guaranteed, involves engaging with relevant parties to retrieve assets potentially.
Bots on X Misinformation and bot activity on Twitter have wreaked havoc for several years, including until Elon Musk took over in October 2022. The subsequent rebranding to ‘X’ has done little to curb the scam bot activity that continues to be a major pain point.
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, continues its altcoin announcements.
At this point, Binance announced that it will support network upgrades and hard forks of altcoins named Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF).
“Binance will support Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) network upgrades and hard forks to ensure the best user experience.
Shentu (CTK) network upgrade and hard fork will take place approximately on 23.07.2024 10:00 (UTC). Binance, 23.07. Starting from 09:00 (UTC) 2024, Shentu (CTK) will suspend token deposits and withdrawals on its network.
The Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) network upgrade and hard fork will take place on approximately 7/24/2024 at 10:00 (UTC). Binance will suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) network as of 24.07.2024 09:00 (UTC).
After Binance announcement, CTK and RIF price started to rise.
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Binance announced its support for upcoming network upgrades and hard forks for Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF). This initiative ensures Binance’s platform remains aligned with the latest developments of these blockchain networks, enhancing user experience.
Shentu (CTK) Network UpgradeThe Shentu (CTK) network upgrade and hard fork are planned to occur at block height 19,525,000. This is expected to happen on July 23, 2024, at 13:00 Turkey time.
In preparation for this event, Binance will suspend deposits and withdrawals for Shentu (CTK) tokens from 12:00 Turkey time on the same day. This temporary suspension allows Binance to make necessary adjustments and technical updates without disrupting user transactions during the upgrade process.
Important Announcement for RIFFollowing Shentu, the Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) network will undergo an upgrade and hard fork at block height 6,549,300. This is scheduled to take place on July 24, 2024, around 13:00 Turkey time.
Similarly, Binance will halt deposits and withdrawals for RIF tokens from 12:00 on that day. The pause will remain in effect until the upgrade is complete and network stability is confirmed, ensuring all technical requirements are met without compromising user security or functionality.
It is important to note that trading of Shentu (CTK) and Rootstock Infrastructure Framework (RIF) tokens will not be affected by these network upgrades. Binance assures users that all technical aspects related to these upgrades will be managed internally, ensuring a smooth transition without additional impact on trading activities. Deposits and withdrawals will resume once Binance verifies the stability of both networks post-upgrade.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Shentu Chain, a proof-of-stake blockchain, is defined as a security-first, authorized chain designed for the reliable execution of mission-critical applications, including DeFi, NFTs, and autonomous vehicles.
Shentu Chain prioritizes cross-chain compatibility as a Cosmos Hub with full EVM and Hyperledger Burrow compatibility, and also eWASM and Ant Financial’s AntChain compatibility. Depending on the security score level, any protocol’s audited blockchain projects may be eligible for ShentuShield membership, a flexible, decentralized reimbursement system for any crypto assets irreversibly lost or stolen due to security issues. ShentuShield memberships are open to all community members of these eligible blockchain projects, providing a safety net for crypto asset holders in case of unexpected events.
Meanwhile, the Security Oracle is created by a decentralized network of operators using industry-leading security technologies to evaluate the reliability of mission-critical smart contracts, such as those used in DeFi. These operators receive CTK rewards in exchange for real-time, updatable scores. The Security Oracle can work with any protocol, allowing its users to make informed decisions before interacting with smart contracts. Smart contracts integrated with the Security Oracle can prevent malicious transactions and avoid crypto asset loss scenarios.
On the other hand, DeepSEA is a secure programming language and compiler toolchain compatible with SVM, EVM, eWASM, and Ant Financial’s AntChain. DeepSEA has received research grants from Ethereum, IBM-Columbia, and Qtum to advance the hyper-secure programming language. When coding in DeepSEA, mathematical proofs are automatically generated to demonstrate the alignment between the intended specification and the actual code, providing greater formal verification and accuracy depth.
How to Buy CTK Coin?CTK Coin can be quickly and securely purchased through Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by trading volume.
To buy CTK Coin, you must first register on Binance and then transfer fiat currency. After sending fiat currency such as USD, you can make a purchase in the CTK trading pairs with Binance Coin (BNB), Tether (USDT), BUSD, and Bitcoin (BTC) where CTK is traded.
Additionally, users on Binance can place buy orders not just at the market value but also at a lower value to buy at their desired price. To do this, use the Limit tab and enter the amount you want to buy and the price you want to pay.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Shentu Chain defines itself as one of the technologically advanced blockchain protocols on the market, providing functionality and numerous use cases. The Shentu Chain ecosystem consists of solutions like Security Oracle, ShentuShield, DeepSEA, and Shentu Virtual Machine (SVM), which come together to create a robust blockchain platform applicable not only to DeFi and NFTs but also to innovative products like autonomous systems.
What is Shentu (CTK)?The Shentu Chain token (CTK) was launched in October 2020. However, the project was initially called CertiK and was rebranded to Shentu Chain in September 2021. The rebranding from CertiK Chain to Shentu Chain stemmed from the evolution of the CTK ecosystem. The original CertiK was a relatively simple blockchain protocol, while Shentu Chain is designed to be much more advanced and feature-rich.
The Shentu Chain ecosystem combines various products on a powerful platform that can significantly enhance the efficiency of digital asset usage. The main components of the CTK ecosystem include Security Oracle, ShentuShield, DeepSEA, and Shentu Virtual Machine.
Security Oracle is a dedicated decentralized network that employs state-of-the-art security solutions to enhance the reliability of complex smart contracts used in DEXs, yield farming protocols, and other advanced DeFi dApps. It can integrate with all types of smart contracts, regardless of the protocol they utilize. Security Oracle can greatly improve the security of any DeFi application, and Security Oracle operators can earn valuable rewards in the form of CTK tokens.
ShentuShield addresses one of the most significant issues in the blockchain ecosystem: the inability to recover lost or stolen cryptocurrencies. On a technical level, ShentuShield can be described as a decentralized reimbursement protocol, which acts as a DeFi insurance mechanism. By participating in the ShentuShield program as a Shield Purchaser and paying a small CTK fee, you effectively insure your cryptocurrency. If you decide to join ShentuShield as a Collateral Provider, you can earn passive income in CTK tokens in exchange for allocating some funds that will be used as reimbursement collateral.
Where to Buy CTK Coin?CTK Coin can be safely bought and sold on Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. CTK Coin is available on the Binance platform in pairs like CTK/BTC, CTK/USDT, CTK/BNB, and CTK/BUSD.
To purchase CTK, you must first register on the Binance exchange. After completing the registration, you should transfer cryptocurrency or fiat currency to your Binance wallet. Once the transfer is complete, you can buy CTK Coin in any of the three pairs mentioned above. For purchasing through the CTK/USDT trading pair, you first need to navigate to its interface. In the limit tab of the CTK/USDT interface, enter the amount you wish to purchase. After specifying the amount, proceed with the CTK Buy order to complete the purchase.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
PANews reported on October 13th that Shentu Chain announced the official launch of OpenMath, the world's first DeSci platform focused on mathematics. The platform was developed in a strategic partnership between Shentu Chain and CertiK, the world's largest Web3 security company and a leader in formal verification.
OpenMath is committed to building a DeSci ecosystem centered around verifiable mathematical truth. Researchers and verifiers can collaborate to propose and solve mathematical problems, and then verify their logic using Rocq-based formal verification technology, ensuring rigorous and accurate reasoning with mathematical precision. Participants who successfully complete verification will receive token rewards, effectively integrating transparency in the research process with an effective incentive mechanism.
OpenMath is deployed on the Shentu Chain, formerly the CertiK Chain, which was incubated by Yale University professors Zhong Shao and Ronghui Gu. In August 2021, Shentu officially separated from CertiK and operates independently. The launch of OpenMath is a joint exploration of the application of blockchain and formal verification in mathematical scenarios, based on a new partnership between the two parties.
Shentu Chain and CertiK this week unveiled OpenMath, billed as the world’s first mathematical DeSci platform, opening a new chapter where formal mathematics, verifiable computing and blockchain meet. The launch, announced in a joint release and amplified across social channels, positions OpenMath as a space where researchers and “provers” can raise, collaborate on and verify mathematical problems with solutions recorded immutably on-chain.
At the heart of OpenMath is formal verification: proofs and solutions submitted to the platform are checked using proof-assistant technology so that correctness can be mechanically verified rather than left to informal peer review. Shentu’s materials describe the system as integrating well-known formal tools such as Coq and Lean into a blockchain-native workflow, allowing theorems and their machine-checked proofs to be referenced, validated and preserved on the ledger.
A Natural Home for DeSci OpenMath is deployed on Shentu Chain, a security-focused Layer-1 that traces its roots to CertiK and the formal-verification research community. The chain itself, rebranded as Shentu in 2021 after incubating out of CertiK, was developed with an explicit focus on verifiable computing and on-chain security tooling, making it a natural home for a DeSci experiment built around mathematical truth.
The platform’s architects say OpenMath was designed with collaboration and intellectual-property protection in mind: a two-phase submission process protects provers’ work while still allowing the global community to participate, validate and build on verified results. By recording provenance, review and verification steps on-chain, OpenMath aims to remove traditional institutional bottlenecks, ensure fair credit for contributors and speed the pace at which rigorous mathematical knowledge becomes discoverable and reusable.
OpenMath’s launch comes as Decentralized Science, or DeSci, gains momentum as an approach to democratizing how research is funded, published and validated. Advocates argue that decentralized networks can expand access, diversify funding mechanisms and make validation processes more transparent, goals that OpenMath explicitly mirrors by combining open access to verified results with on-chain traceability.
Shentu Chain and CertiK framed the release as the continuation of a shared mission to apply blockchain and formal verification to “real-world impact,” and they say further expansions are planned to let researchers tackle increasingly advanced problems and to broaden incentives within the OpenMath ecosystem. For now, the site and platform are live, inviting mathematicians, formal-methods researchers and the wider DeSci community to explore the new environment where mathematical truth becomes a verifiable, referenceable public good.
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Binance to Support Shentu (CTK) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork on October 24
PANews reported on October 23rd that Binance announced it will suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the Shentu (CTK) network at 20:00 on October 24, 2025, to support a network upgrade and hard fork. The upgrade is expected to take place at block height 26,267,300, with an estimated time of 21:00 on October 24, 2025.
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Binance announced that it will support the network upgrade and hard fork process on the Shentu (CTK) network.
Binance to Support Shentu (CTK) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork The company announced that it will temporarily suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the CTK network at 20:00 on October 24, 2025, to ensure users' asset security.
According to Binance's statement, the network upgrade and hard fork will occur at block height 26,267,300.
The upgrade is expected to be completed around 9:00 PM on October 24, 2025. Operations will be reactivated once the network's stability is verified, and users will not need to take any additional action during this period.
Shentu (formerly CertiK Chain) is known as a project focused on improving blockchain security.
The project aims to provide on-chain security audits for smart contracts and decentralized security solutions. This upgrade is expected to include various technical improvements aimed at improving network performance and transaction security.
Binance warned users to carefully follow announcements before making any transactions to protect themselves from potential risks. While CTK transactions will be suspended during the network upgrade, token trading will continue unaffected.
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This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Starting at approximately 2026-02-25 12:00 (UTC), Binance will suspend the deposits and withdrawals of token(s) on the Shentu (CTK) network to support its network upgrade and hard fork to ensure the best user experience. The network upgrade and hard fork will take place at the block height of 28,124,200, or approximately at 2026-02-25 13:00 (UTC). Please note: The trading of token(s) on the aforementioned network will not be impacted.Binance will handle all technical requirements involved for all users.Deposits and withdrawals for token(s) on the aforementioned network will be reopened once the upgraded network is deemed to be stable. No further announcement will be posted.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. For more information, please refer to the announcement from the project team. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2026-02-24
According to a statement from the exchange, deposit and withdrawal operations for tokens on the Shentu (CTK) network will be temporarily suspended as of February 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This step was taken to protect user experience and manage the technical transition process smoothly.
The network upgrade and hard fork are expected to occur at block height 28,124,200, around 4:00 PM on February 25, 2026. Binance stated that it will handle all necessary technical requirements on behalf of users during this technical update process.
On the other hand, it has been announced that Shentu (CTK) token trading on Binance will not be affected by this process and will continue as normal. This means users will be able to continue trading on the spot market during the upgrade.
The exchange announced that deposit and withdrawal operations would resume once the upgraded network was confirmed to be stable. It was also emphasized that no further announcements would be made regarding this.
Shentu network is known as an ecosystem that offers solutions in the fields of blockchain security and smart contract auditing.
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Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced its support for the network upgrade and hard fork process on the Shentu (CTK) network.
According to a statement from the exchange, deposit and withdrawal operations for tokens on the Shentu (CTK) network will be temporarily suspended as of February 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM. This step was taken to protect user experience and manage the technical transition process smoothly.
The network upgrade and hard fork are expected to occur at block height 28,124,200, around 4:00 PM on February 25, 2026. Binance stated that it will handle all necessary technical requirements on behalf of users during this technical update process.
On the other hand, it has been announced that Shentu (CTK) token trading on Binance will not be affected by this process and will continue as normal. This means users will be able to continue trading on the spot market during the upgrade.
The exchange announced that deposit and withdrawal operations would resume once the upgraded network was confirmed to be stable. It was also emphasized that no further announcements would be made regarding this.
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This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Starting at approximately 2026-05-19 12:00 (UTC), Binance will suspend the deposits and withdrawals of token(s) on the Shentu (CTK) network to support its network upgrade and hard fork to ensure the best user experience. The network upgrade and hard fork will take place at the block height of 29,367,500, or approximately at 2026-05-19 13:00 (UTC). Please note: The trading of token(s) on the aforementioned network will not be impacted.Binance will handle all technical requirements involved for all users.Deposits and withdrawals for token(s) on the aforementioned network will be reopened once the upgraded network is deemed to be stable. No further announcement will be posted.There may be discrepancies between this original content in English and any translated versions. Please refer to the original English version for the most accurate information, in case any discrepancies arise. For more information, please refer to the announcement from the project team. Thank you for your support! Binance Team 2026-04-30
Binance will support the Shentu (CTK) network upgrade and hard fork.
PANews reported on April 30th that, according to an official announcement, Binance plans to suspend token deposits and withdrawals on the Shentu (CTK) network at 20:00 (UTC+8) on May 19th, 2026, to support its network upgrade and hard fork. The project team will conduct the network upgrade and hard fork at block height 29,367,500 (estimated at 21:00 (UTC+8) on May 19th, 2026).
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Adventure Gold (AGLD) is the native cryptocurrency used for managing the Adventure Gold universe.
What is Adventure Gold (AGLD)?Adventure Gold (AGLD) is the ERC-20 token of the Loot NFT project. Loot is a text-based random adventure gear stored on the blockchain, created by Dom Hofmann, co-founder of the social media network Vine. The project doesn’t have a specific front-end interface, images, statistics, or functionality. Instead, it is based on 8,000 text-based NFTs, open to the community’s interpretation of how it should be seen.
As of September 8, 2021, the floor price of Loot on OpenSea was 8.56 ETH. Adventure Gold was launched on September 2, 2021, allowing each Loot NFT holder to claim 10,000 tokens for free. The price of AGLD surged rapidly during the early days of trading, and this airdrop was valued at $70,000 per NFT. AGLD founder Will Papper stated that they aim to set a standard for projects built on Loot by providing a currency for a decentralized gaming universe.
Adventure Gold (AGLD) is governed by the community built on Loot as a validation method within the NFT space. The simple and unique structure of Loot inspires the development of numerous derivative projects based on the Web3 community. Adventure Gold produces AGLD as a governance token and to be offered for users’ future in-game purchases.
Where to Buy AGLD Coin?Adventure Gold Coin can be bought and sold securely through Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. AGLD Coin is traded on the Binance platform with pairs such as AGLD/BTC, AGLD/BNB, AGLD/USDT, and AGLD/BUSD.
To buy Bonfida Coin, you must first register on the Binance exchange. Once the membership is completed, cryptocurrency or fiat currency must be transferred to the Binance wallet. After the transfer is completed, you can purchase AGLD Coin from any of the four pairs mentioned above. To purchase from the AGLD/USDT trading pair, first go to the interface of this pair. In the limit section of the AGLD/USDT interface, enter the desired amount to be purchased. After specifying the amount, the purchase is made with the AGLD Buy order.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.
Adventure Gold crypto trading volume jumps 4105.82%, signaling rising trader interest. Technical analysis pointed to $1.77 resistance, with potential targets at $3.39 and $7.78. Adventure Gold [AGLD] recorded a 24-hour trading volume of $1.58 billion, representing a staggering 4105.82% increase in the past 24 hours.
This sharp rise in activity pointed to growing trader interest and heightened participation in the market.
Adventure Gold was trading at $1.62 at press time, reflecting a 31.36% decrease in the last 24 hours, despite a 21% rise over the past seven days.
However, the combination of rising volume and price suggested strong demand and increased attention from both retail and institutional traders.
Key price levels to monitor From a technical perspective, AGLD recently broke above an Ascending Triangle Pattern, facing resistance at $1.77 (Fib 0.618).
If the token clears this level, potential targets lie at $3.39 (Fib 0.786) and $7.78, the latter aligning with historical price highs.
Source: TradingView Support levels to watch include $1.12 (Fib 0.5) and $0.71 (Fib 0.382). A breakdown below these could signal further downside, with the next major support between $0.40-$0.50.
Price movement within these levels will be crucial for determining the token’s next direction.
Futures data shows rising speculation Futures market data indicated a sharp increase in trading activity. AGLD’s Futures volume surged by 2716.14% to $2.40 billion, while Open Interest rose by 74.09% to $33.27 million.
These figures suggest that traders are positioning for further volatility.
Rising Open Interest often pointed to an influx of new positions, indicating that both long and short traders are anticipating significant price movements in the near term.
Source: Coinglass Adventure Gold crypto shows growing user interest On-chain data revealed a sharp increase in user activity. The number of new addresses grew by 4,633.33%, while active addresses increased by 1,563.16% over the past week.
Meanwhile, zero-balance addresses rose by 3,689.66%, signaling a surge in wallet creation.
Source: IntoTheBlock This rapid expansion in user engagement indicated increased adoption and activity within the AGLD ecosystem. A growing user base is often a sign of rising interest, which could sustain the token’s current momentum.
Potential cooling ahead? Despite the recent rally, technical indicators pointed to possible consolidation. The RSI has retreated to 59.48, moving out of overbought territory.
Additionally, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) was at -0.23, signaling net capital outflows and selling pressure.
Cryptocurrencies like Ai Companions, Adventure Gold, and Acala were among the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Monday.
AI Companions (AIC), which is developing a platform for virtual companionship, rose for the second consecutive day, reaching a high of $0.1727—its highest level in over a week. AIC’s surge is attributed to ongoing momentum in the artificial intelligence sector and the anticipated growth of the virtual companionship industry, which is expected to get to $9.5 billion in 2032.
I posted about $AIC a few months back, the team are still building. Let’s take a look at the latest.
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— Rypto (@Rypto__) December 28, 2024 Adventure Gold (AGLD) also climbed for two consecutive days in a high-volume trading environment, hitting a high of $3.03. The token has been one of this year’s top-performing cryptocurrencies, soaring nearly 400% from its August lows. This rally has boosted AGLD’s market cap to over $227 million and its 24-hour trading volume to $1.3 billion.
Acala (ACA) continued its upward trend, reaching a high of $0.12—a 155% increase from its lowest level this year. The rally comes as the Polkadot (DOT) network continues to perform strongly, with its total value locked rising to over $111.4 million.
These tokens experienced double-digit gains as the mood in the crypto industry remained muted and volume fell. Bitcoin crashed below $94,000, meaning that it has crashed by 15% from its highest level this year.
The crypto fear and greed index, a popular gauge on sentiment in the industry, has moved from the extreme greed zone of 90 to the neutral point of 50. Also, the altcoin season index has moved from the year-to-date high of 87 to 44.
Meanwhile, most altcoins were in the red. Movement crashed by 10% on Dec. 30, while Helium, Pudgy Penguins, Curve DAO, Ondo, and Mantra were among the worst-performers, falling by over 7%.
The next potential catalyst for Bitcoin and other altcoins will be the potential January Effect, a situation where assets rise in the first days of the year. This rebound typically happens as many investors create their portfolios for the year.
Also, the Donald Trump inauguration in January and the FTX distribution could push them higher in January. Most importantly, seasonality data shows that the first quarter is usually the best time to invest in cryptocurrencies.
TLDR: Dusk Network integrates Chainlink CCIP for cross-chain trading of €200M+ NPEX tokenized securities DUSK token gains native transfer capability between Ethereum and Solana via Cross-Chain Token standard Chainlink DataLink becomes exclusive oracle for NPEX exchange data with low-latency institutional feeds Partnership creates compliance framework for European securities to settle across DeFi environments Dusk Network has integrated Chainlink’s infrastructure to tokenize securities from NPEX, a regulated Dutch stock exchange with over €200 million in financing and 17,500 active investors. The partnership establishes cross-chain interoperability for European equities through blockchain rails.
NPEX assets will gain composability across multiple networks while maintaining regulatory compliance. The integration marks a significant step toward institutional adoption of tokenized securities.
CCIP Enables Cross-Chain Movement for Tokenized Equities Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol will function as the primary bridge for NPEX tokenized assets on Dusk Network.
The protocol allows securities issued under European regulation to move between blockchain ecosystems without compromising compliance frameworks. CCIP integration extends beyond NPEX securities to include the DUSK native token itself.
The DUSK token will transfer natively between Ethereum and Solana using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token standard. This dual-chain presence expands liquidity options for token holders across major DeFi platforms.
Institutional users can now access compliant digital securities regardless of their preferred blockchain environment.
Emanuele Francioni, CEO of Dusk, stated the integration builds infrastructure needed for next-generation real-world asset markets. The combination of CCIP with DataLink creates an end-to-end framework for compliant asset issuance.
Tokenized equities can now settle in DeFi environments while maintaining their regulatory status.
The architecture supports new distribution models for financial instruments across chains. Settlement processes that previously required intermediaries can now execute through smart contracts. This reduces friction in trading European securities for global participants.
DataLink Brings Regulated Market Data Onchain Dusk and NPEX adopted Chainlink DataLink as their exclusive oracle solution for exchange data. The platform will deliver official NPEX pricing and trading information directly to smart contracts. Both organizations become data publishers for regulatory-grade financial information through this arrangement.
Chainlink Data Streams will provide low-latency price updates for institutional applications on Dusk Network. The high-frequency data feed supports trading strategies that require real-time market information. Smart contracts can now access verified financial data with the auditability institutions demand.
Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs, described the collaboration as defining a blueprint for regulated markets onchain. The data standard ensures transparency across tokenized asset platforms. Market participants gain access to the same quality of information available on traditional exchanges.
The integration combines interoperability with verified data feeds in a unified infrastructure. NPEX securities can move across chains while maintaining connection to authoritative pricing sources. This architecture addresses two critical barriers to institutional blockchain adoption simultaneously.
Market Sentiment: Current sentiment among smart money and retail funds in the market is at a neutral level.
According to the latest data from SentimenTrader, as of June 24, the Smart Money Confidence Index stands at 0.56, while the Dumb Money Confidence Index is at 0.49. Both smart money and retail investor sentiment are currently in the neutral range, with no clear optimistic or pessimistic bias emerging in the market.
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This is a general announcement. Products and services referred to here may not be available in your region. Fellow Binancians, Binance Square is pleased to introduce a new campaign on CreatorPad, verified users may complete simple tasks to unlock 3,059,210 Dusk (DUSK) token voucher rewards. CreatorPad is a one-stop platform on Binance Square where users can complete tasks to earn token rewards. Activity Period: 2026-01-08 09:00 (UTC) to 2026-02-09 09:00 (UTC) As of 2026-01-06, CreatorPad has updated the leaderboard system that tracks users’ content and measures the quality of the content produced. Completion of tasks will earn users points and the more points a user earns, the more rewards they will receive. Check out this post for more details. How to Participate: During the Activity Period, all verified Binance users who register by clicking “Join now” on this page, and complete the following mandatory tasks from sections 1 to 4 will be eligible to earn points. 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