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6h Crypto Recap Bitcoin, HTX, OKX, Stellar, NEAR — big moves
#HTX reached a settlement with the UK regulator and announced it will exit the UK market. UK users lost access to deposits and new account openings as services were wound down ⚠️.
#OKX marked four years of proof-of-reserves reporting and highlighted expanded coverage of assets in its disclosures. The update reinforced the exchange’s ongoing transparency push 🧾.
#US_sanctions targeted Russian crypto brokers tied to North Korean IT fraud activity. The action focused on disrupting payment and laundering pathways linked to the scheme 🚫.
6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, XRP, Solana, Cardano, Injective—Big moves
#Bastion received conditional approval from the #OCC tied to a national trust bank charter. The decision signals continued regulatory engagement with crypto-focused financial infrastructure 🏛️.
#US_sanctions targeted #Bitbank over alleged links to #IRGC-related #Bitcoin transfers. The action highlights ongoing enforcement pressure on crypto rails used in geopolitical finance ⚠️.
#Institutional_staking platforms are being marketed more heavily to funds and corporates. The focus is on custody, compliance, and operational controls for large allocators 🔐.