June 30 Highlights
Regulatory Updates
- Singapore Mandates Shutdown of Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges by June 30
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) requires crypto firms offering offshore services without local licenses to cease operations immediately. Affected exchanges (e.g., Bitget, Bybit) are relocating teams to Dubai/Hong Kong.
👉 Singapore’s MAS clarifies DTSP rules: Applies only to payment/capital market tokens
Exchange News
- CME Group Launches Spot Trading Futures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major U.S. stock indices.
- Binance Wallet’s Exclusive TGE: NodeOps ($NODE) listing on PancakeSwap (June 30, UTC+8).
- Nobitex Resumes Services post-security incident; withdrawals/trading to restart gradually.
Project Updates
- Byreal DEX Testnet Goes Live (Solana-based, CEX-like liquidity).
- Aptos Migrates to FA Standard for $APT and on-chain tokens.
- Ethereum Foundation’s Devconnect ARG Scholars Program deadline (June 30).
Token Unlocks (June 30)
| Token | Unlock Amount | Value | % Circulating Supply |
|-------------|---------------|--------------|-----------------------|
| Optimism | 31.34M OP | $17.4M | 0.67% |
| Kamino | 229M KMNO | $13.8M | 10.44% |
July 1–4 Events
July 1
- Argentina’s VASP Rules: Registered providers must comply by July 1.
- SlowMist Launches Unphishable (anti-phishing simulation platform).
- **Sui ($SUI) Unlocks 44M Tokens** ($122.8M, 1.3% of supply).
👉 Ledn shifts to Bitcoin-backed loans exclusively
July 2
- Korean Delistings: WEMIX tokens removed from Upbit/Bithumb; withdrawals end.
July 3
- U.S. Jobs Report: Non-farm payrolls data release.
- Backpack Points Season 2 begins.
July 4
- Binance Delists 7 Tokens (ALPHA, BSW, etc.).
- Grok 4 AI Model (xAI) set for post-July 4 launch.
- OGN DAO Buyback: $3M OGN repurchase starts.
FAQs
Q: Why is Singapore shutting unlicensed exchanges?
A: MAS aims to curb money laundering risks and enforce strict licensing for offshore services.
Q: What’s significant about CME’s new futures?
A: They enable 5-year holdings without rollovers, attracting institutional investors.
Q: How does Sui’s unlock affect its price?
A: Large unlocks (~1.3% supply) may increase sell pressure; monitor market liquidity.