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Ondo Perps' trading volume has exceeded $2 billion within 48 hours of its public launch, with the simultaneous addition of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading markets.
According to The Bangkok Post, the Bank of Thailand is advancing a stablecoin plan pegged 1:1 to the Thai Baht and is expected to hold public hearings before the end of this year.
According to a notice on the SEC’s official website, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly issued a request for public comment on June 26 seeking input on further harmonizing the portfolio margining regulatory framework for securities, security-based swaps, futures, swaps, and related positions. The two agencies stated that this initiative aims to assess whether greater coordination could enhance risk management efficiency, reduce market fragmentation, and strengthen customer protection. The scope of the request for comment covers multiple topics, including existing margin methodologies, cross-product offsetting, capital and collateral treatment, clearinghouse considerations, and technical implementation. SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins stated that further harmonization of the framework could prevent jurisdictional overlap from impeding innovation and efficiency, and cross-margining mechanisms could unlock liquidity currently locked in segregated accounts. CFTC Chair Mike Selig also noted that enhanced interagency cooperation would help release underutilized capital and build a more robust risk management system. The public comment period will remain open for 60 days following publication in the <i>Federal Register</i>.
According to Odaily, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly released a document seeking public comments on further harmonizing the regulatory framework for portfolio margin and cross-margining of securities, security-based swaps, futures, swaps, and related positions. Key areas of focus include existing portfolio margin models and practices, customer protection, cross-margining and cross-product offsets, capital and margin and collateral treatment, clearing agency and clearing organization arrangements, and technical and operational implementation. The comment period is 60 days from the date the document is published in the Federal Register.
According to an announcement by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the CFTC has formally solicited public comments on two issues related to the energy derivatives market, including extending standard futures contract trading hours to 24/7 and launching perpetual contracts based on storable energy commodities such as crude oil.CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated that this initiative aims to gather data-driven market feedback to better assess the impact of related innovations on the market, supporting innovation while safeguarding the market against manipulation and disruption.This request for comments primarily covers two aspects: first, extending standard futures contracts to round-the-clock trading while retaining a fixed maturity date mechanism; second, studying the feasibility of perpetual contracts involving physically delivered energy commodities. Comments must be submitted within 30 days following publication in the Federal Register.
OdailyOdaily reports that the Bank of England released its final policy statement and draft rules for systemic stablecoins on Monday, relaxing several previously proposed regulations. The central bank has canceled the original plan to impose caps on individual holdings, instead establishing a temporary issuance limit for each stablecoin, with an initial amount set at £400 billion (approximately $52.8 billion).Additionally, the Bank of England will allow issuers to hold up to 70% of reserve assets in short-term UK government bonds, up from the previously proposed 60%, with the remainder required to be held in non-interest-bearing central bank deposits. Public consultation on the proposals will remain open until September 22, with the rules expected to be finalized by the end of 2026. Regulated stablecoins are anticipated to begin operations in the UK by 2027. (decrypt)
Odaily Seer Channel monitoring shows that the probability on Polymarket for "Claude Fable 5 will be restored for US customers by June 26" has dropped to 41%, down 16% in 24 hours.Due to US government export controls imposed on national security grounds, Anthropic suspended global access to the Claude Fable 5 model just days after its release on June 9.Latest reports indicate that Anthropic executives have submitted a proposal to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, pledging closer collaboration with the White House and working to address the security concerns that led to restrictions on its powerful "Mythos" and "Fable" models.Sources familiar with the matter say that during ongoing remediation negotiations, Anthropic has committed to resolving any security issues more quickly in the future, though there is currently no exact timeline for a complete resolution. Another insider stated that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Computing Officer Tom Brown, along with Head of Public Policy Sarah Heck, are leading negotiations with Trump administration officials. Representatives from both Anthropic and the Department of Commerce did not respond to requests for comment.Odaily Seer Channel continues to monitor prediction markets, seeing changes before they are priced in.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated in an interview with "CEO Diary" that Trump supports the establishment of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund to hold equity in frontier AI companies. Vance believes that large AI companies should not be allowed to develop into unconstrained monopolies and advocates for mechanisms of state ownership and labor participation, allowing ordinary workers to directly share in the economic dividends brought by AI.In response, Musk publicly replied on X platform, stating that a better solution than the government holding corporate equity is for the Treasury to directly distribute money to the people. Musk said that as AI and robots drive growth, the supply of goods and services will outpace the growth of the money supply, so direct cash payments will not cause inflation. The real challenge in the future will be dealing with "major deflation."The divergence between the two primarily lies in the approach to wealth distribution. Vance favors national participation in production-side revenue distribution, while Musk advocates for directly subsidizing the public on the consumption side, opposing government intervention in corporate ownership structures.
: The National Internet Information Office has issued a notice seeking public comments on the "Regulations on Promoting the Interoperability and Cross-Recognition Application of Distributed Digital Identities (Draft for Comments)". The draft aims to promote the innovative development and cross-recognition application of distributed digital identities, support the construction of basic common service capabilities of the national blockchain network, and promote the cross-platform interoperability and mutual recognition of digital identities across various sectors of national economic and social development. The regulations define distributed digital identities as a new type of digital identity based on distributed technologies such as blockchain, enabling users to autonomously manage identity information. It consists of identifiers, keys, verifiable credentials, and verifiable claims, and can be used for scenarios such as digital account management, login authentication, and data authorization, aiming to solve the problem of identity interoperability across regions, industries, and platforms.It is reported that the deadline for submitting feedback is July 18, 2026.
According to CoinDesk, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published a discussion paper exploring how decentralized finance (DeFi) can be incorporated into the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. The MFSA notes that while MiCA exempts “fully decentralized” crypto-asset services, many DeFi projects still retain centralized features—such as admin keys, centralized governance, and protocol upgrade privileges. The regulator is seeking public input on whether decentralization should be viewed as a “spectrum” rather than a binary concept, and whether a standardized framework should be established to determine whether a given protocol falls outside MiCA’s regulatory scope. Additionally, the paper proposes potential legal structures—including DAOs and cell companies—and examines automated compliance mechanisms such as custodial agents. Public consultation on this discussion paper closes on July 10.
on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on X, stating that the crypto community's demands for his investigative work are often difficult to meet.ZachXBT said that when he publishes token manipulation investigations before insiders exit, he is accused of shorting the relevant projects, such as RAVE, M, and LAB. Conversely, when he reveals findings after an incident has occurred, he is criticized for failing to provide advance warnings.He indicated that constantly facing such criticism has gradually diminished his motivation to regularly publish investigative reports publicly, as he would rather continue his work privately than bear the pressure of public opinion. ZachXBT also criticized some community members for excessively relying on his investigation results instead of conducting their own research.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a notice proposing amendments to CFTC Rule 40.11 and the addition of Appendix F, and formally soliciting public comment to establish a structured assessment framework for event contracts. It is reported that the number and variety of event contracts listed by registered trading entities continue to grow—including contracts tied to sporting events—with the aim of evaluating whether such contracts involve activities enumerated in the Commodity Exchange Act (e.g., terrorism, assassination, war, gambling, or acts violating federal or state law) and determining whether they contravene the public interest. This notice of proposed rulemaking forms part of the CFTC’s Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) on prediction markets, released last March, and establishes a 90-day public review period while clarifying key legal terms such as “involves” and “gambling.”
: U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Mike Selig announced the official opening of a public comment period to establish a structured framework for evaluating the types of events that may underlie prediction market trading contracts. It is understood that this framework will provide long-term, transparent regulatory guidelines to identify contracts subject to enhanced Congressional scrutiny, while allowing lawful markets to continue operating in the public interest. The CFTC expressed gratitude for feedback from market participants, federal and state officials, tribal leaders, and the public, and welcomes continued input.Mike Selig emphasized that this will not be the final rulemaking concerning prediction markets, and the agency will continue to seek a balance between maintaining market integrity and supporting innovation.
Gate has officially launched "IPO Access," opening a channel for users to participate in corporate Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). Users can submit their subscription intentions before the official listing of a company and quickly obtain spot stocks after the listing, realizing a one-stop investment experience from IPO subscription to secondary market trading. The first IPO Access project is the highly anticipated commercial aerospace company SpaceX, providing a new avenue for users to seize opportunities in quality corporate listings. Users can participate in subscriptions in the "Gate IPOs" section, with support for USDT. The platform adopts a weight-based allocation mechanism; the earlier users complete their subscriptions, the higher allocation weight they receive. Upon successful IPO allotment, the stocks will be directly distributed to users' Gate stock accounts on June 12, allowing users to hold and trade real US stocks without needing to open an additional account.With the launch of IPO Access, Gate has further perfected its full-chain investment product system covering Pre-IPO, IPO, and stock trading, helping users capture growth opportunities at different stages of a company's development. Currently, Gate Stock (App v8.21.5 and above) already supports using USDT to trade over 10,000 US mainstream market stocks and ETFs, covering major markets such as NYSE, Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, NYSE American, and BATS, and supports fractional share trading with a minimum purchase of 0.01 shares.
According to GlobeNewswire, Blockchain Digital Infrastructure, a U.S.-listed digital infrastructure developer and operator, announced its intention to issue 33,333,334 shares of common stock at a price of $1.65 per share, raising approximately $55 million in total. The proceeds will be used to support the development of AI hosting and high-performance computing digital infrastructure, capital expenditures, and general corporate purposes to drive business growth.
Odaily Odaily Planet Daily reports that U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the appointment of Dr. Patrick J. Schorno as the agency's Chief Economist. In this role, he will provide economic advisory support to the Commission and integrate regulatory cost-benefit analysis and related research work. It is reported that this appointment aims to strengthen economic analysis capabilities for the U.S. derivatives market, enhance the transparency and scientific rigor of regulatory policies, and support ongoing regulatory coordination efforts with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Dr. Schorno previously served as Deputy Chief Economist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), held the position of Executive Director at Ally Financial, and worked as a Financial Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Banking & Finance, the Journal of Financial Intermediation, and the Journal of Corporate Finance.The CFTC stated that this appointment will further enhance its economic analysis capabilities in the formulation of financial regulatory policies.
the US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and the Stellar Development Foundation have announced a partnership to deploy DTC custody asset tokenization services on the Stellar network, with the associated assets expected to go live in the first half of 2027.DTCC received a no-action letter from the US SEC in December 2025, authorizing it to conduct real-world asset tokenization business. The two parties will focus on the on-chain conversion of highly liquid assets, including Russell 1000 constituent stocks, major index ETFs, US Treasuries, and various bonds. This collaboration leverages the Stellar network to establish a compliant on-chain channel, representing a significant step in the integration of traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain technology and will further expand the application scenarios for real-world asset tokenization.
on the evening of the 26th local time, the Public Relations Department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy issued a statement stating that over the past 24 hours, 25 vessels, including oil tankers, container ships, and other commercial vessels, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz after obtaining permission, under the coordination and security guarantee of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. Meanwhile, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps also stated that it is exercising "effective and authoritative" control over the Strait of Hormuz and that any act of aggression will be met with a severe response. (CCTV News)
OKX Ventures cited Token Terminal data on X platform, stating that Ethereum's monthly transaction volume has surpassed 70 million, reaching a new all-time high. Meanwhile, the network's median transaction fee has dropped to approximately $0.00554, also setting a new record low. This indicates that Ethereum is gradually achieving a network state characterized by “high efficiency and low cost.”In light of this, OKX Ventures believes that Layer 2 solutions and modular architectures are continuously reducing on-chain interaction costs, and the historically high gas fee issue is seeing significant improvement. As transaction costs fall to sufficiently low levels, applications such as stablecoins, blockchain games, social platforms, AI agents, and RWA (Real World Assets) will find it easier to attract real users. Public chain competition is entering the “experience era,” where future competition will no longer be based solely on TPS, but rather on whether the network can provide better security, liquidity, and user experience. Ethereum retains a strong advantage in terms of developer and ecosystem strength. As costs decline, on-chain payments, asset issuance, and cross-border settlement activities are expected to continue growing, and blockchain infrastructure is gradually becoming part of the mainstream digital economy. OKX Ventures will continue to focus on infrastructure upgrades and long-term application value within the Ethereum ecosystem. What truly matters is not just market price fluctuations, but the sustained growth in real on-chain usage.
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, the People’s Bank of China, and five other departments jointly issued the “Implementation Plan for Comprehensive Rectification of Illegal Cross-Border Securities, Futures, and Fund Operations,” specifying a two-year concentrated campaign to tackle illegal cross-border securities, futures, and fund operations, with the goal of “resolutely banning illegal activities and steadily clearing existing cases.” The plan prohibits overseas institutions from conducting marketing, account opening, trade order processing, and fund transfers illegally within China; bans internet platforms, self-media outlets, and domestic entities from providing traffic-driving, technical, or customer service support; and mandates that, during the rectification period, existing accounts may only conduct one-way sell orders and fund withdrawals.