Day: 22 June 2026

XDC Network has added IXS to its validator set, giving the regulated real-world asset platform a direct role in securing the network that supports its own issuance and settlement systems. IXS now operates a masternode on XDC, helping validate transactions and maintain network security. The move connects its regulated tokenization ...

A new funding proposal on the Ethereum Research Forum has started a debate among network participants. The plan would let validators choose to give up to 10% of their staking rewards to support core development and public goods.  Validators could join the system using a dashboard or staking client, where ...

Tokyo police have arrested Hu Shi, also known as Hu Xiaowei, a 44-year-old Cypriot national alleged to be a senior figure in the Cambodia-based Prince Group, over suspected falsification of official residence records. Hu was detained on June 14 after investigators said he submitted a false address change in Tokyo ...

A Chinese network previously linked to the supply of fentanyl precursor chemicals was also connected to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that operated through Japan, according to an investigation by Nikkei. The report alleges that the group used Japanese internet domains and a fake token branded as “Zksync.jp” to lure crypto ...

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South Korean digital lender Toss Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Solana Foundation to examine blockchain-powered remittance and settlement services, an important step in the growing convergence of traditional banking and crypto infrastructure. Toss Bank 🤝 Solana https://t.co/x9v9Sqc9cK — Solana Foundation (@SolanaFndn) June 22, 2026 The ...

Ethereum layer-2 network Taiko has suspended its bridge infrastructure after an exploit compromised its verification system, resulting in losses estimated at up to $1.7 million. ⚠️⚠️⚠️Security incident update: it's contained. The bridge and vault are paused and no more funds can be withdrawn. The bridge is offline both ways so ...

Crypto exchange Gate has released its latest Proof of Reserves (PoR) report, showing an overall reserve ratio of 115% as of June 22, 2026. The figure means the exchange holds more assets than are required to cover customer balances, remaining above the industry benchmark of 100%. According to the report, ...

South Korea is preparing to widen its financial regulatory sandbox to include digital asset laws, a move that could make it easier for blockchain and crypto firms to test new services under temporary regulatory exemptions. The proposal was revealed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) during a fintech policy event ...