Crypto ATM operators in Washington’s Spokane City have been ordered to remove their kiosks within 60 days following a citywide ban. The decision was enacted following a unanimous vote during the Spokane City Council’s legislative session on June 17, making it the first city in Washington to formally ban virtual currency kiosks in response to…
Liquidity staking protocol Meta Pool has suffered a contract exploit that led to unauthorized token minting and losses of over $133,000. Meta Pool was able to contain the incident before further damage was done, according to a June 17 blog post. According to the team, the attack was identified through “early detection systems” and support…
Sei price continued its strong downtrend today, June 17, as the ongoing crypto crash accelerated. Sei (SEI) token dropped to $0.1660, its lowest level since April 17, and is now down more than 40% from its May high. From its November 2023 peak, the token has plunged by over 77%. Despite the bearish price action,…
X has launched what appears to be a sweeping crackdown on the memecoin sector, issuing a wave of suspensions that claimed several casualties including Pump.fun and its founder. On Monday, June 16, 2025, the official platform handles for the Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun and its co-founder founder Alon Cohen were taken offline from the social…
Paradigm has filed an amicus brief in federal court arguing that Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm cannot be convicted without proof that he knowingly operated a money-transmitting business. In its June 13 filing made public on Monday, Paradigm requested that the court instruct the jury that for Storm to be convicted under federal money transmission…
WBT, the utility token of crypto exchange WhiteBIT, became the top-performing asset on June 16, rallying past Toncoin and Shiba Inu just hours after the exchange announced a major partnership with a popular European football club. According to data from crypto.news, WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) surged 32% intraday, forming a sharp breakout candle often referred to…
Onchain securities platform Fairmint has urged the United States Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt a blockchain-powered regulatory framework to modernize private equity markets. On June 16, Fairmint, which operates as an SEC-registered transfer agent and develops infrastructure for compliant onchain securities, submitted a comprehensive seven-point policy proposal to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, outlining…
AltLayer’s native token, ALT, recorded a sharp rally on Monday, June 16, forming a notable breakout candle ahead of its listing on South Korea’s leading exchange, Upbit. According to data from crypto.news, AltLayer (ALT) surged by 104% intraday, reaching a high of $0.051 before retracing to $0.033 at press time. Despite the pullback, ALT remained…
Maple Finance token price continued its strong rally on Monday, reaching its highest point since November. Maple Finance (SYRUP) price jumped by over 8% on June 16, up 512% from its lowest point this year. This surge has pushed its market capitalization to over $600 million, while its 24-hour volume soared 74% to $90 million….
HYPE, the native token of Hyperliquid, hit a new all-time high of $44.69 on June 16 and appears poised for further gains after breaking out of multiple bullish technical setups. According to data from crypto.news, this latest high surpassed its previous record of $43.96 set just last week. Hyperliquid’s (HYPE) market capitalization rose to over…
