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Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing

Tech　　Hong Kong virtual asset regimes secure strong industry backing　　Hong Kongs top finance bodies have published consultation conclusions on their proposed licensing regimes to govern virtual asset advisory and virtual asset management services under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AML/CFT).　　The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)—the government bureau that oversees policies for financial services, taxation, and public finance, and the independent regulator that supervises Hong Kongs securities and futures markets, respectively—published this week their consultation conclusions on the legislative proposal to regulate virtual asset advisory and management service providers in Hong Kong.　　According to the two authorities, the consultation, which was launched on June 27, 2025, received “broad market support” for the proposed regimes, which aim to strengthen risk management and investor protection, “while promoting responsible financial innovation in the development of Hong Kong as a premier global hub for digital assets.”　　The consultation received a total of 51 responses from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, with respondents reportedly agreeing that the framework should follow a “same business, same risks, same rules” principle.　　Specifically, for virtual asset dealers, the regimes will closely align with those for securities dealers, while for custodians, the new regimes

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Feds Kashkari: Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war

Finance　　Feds Kashkari: Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war　　Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank President Neel Kashkari said that its unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war.　　Key quotes　　Iran war is clouding inflation outlook.　　Now unclear what the future path of monetary policy would be since Iran war.　　Premature to conclude we need to be raising rates right away after April PCE inflation data.　　Still makes me further pay attention to inflation risk.　　Market reaction　　As of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY) trades 0.02% higher to near 99.05.

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CertiK Unveils AI Skill Scanner to Detect Hidden Security Risks

Tech　　CertiK Unveils AI Skill Scanner to Detect Hidden Security RisksCertiK Skill Scanner is designed to assess risks that may arise during actual execution, such as situations requiring fund calls and financial transactions.Before letting third-party AI skills into internal or production settings, businesses may use the scanner as part of internal compliance and risk management procedures.　　Today, CertiK, a blockchain and AI security firm, officially launched CertiK Skill Scanner, a new security solution intended to safeguard the quickly expanding ecosystem of AI Agents and third-party AI Skills.　　The solution is designed for developers, businesses, AI skill markets, and ultimately regular consumers who want more insight into the dangers of using third-party AI technologies. According to CertiK, the platform is meant to assist in addressing rising concerns about risks associated with autonomous execution in AI contexts, disguised harmful behavior, and unauthorized data access.　　“As AI Agents become more deeply integrated into financial systems, enterprise workflows, and everyday digital interactions, the security model around third-party Skills becomes critically important,” said Ronghui Gu, CEO and Co-Founder of CertiK. “CertiK Skill Scanner was built to establish a standardized trust layer before execution, helping users and platforms identify hidden risks before sensitive data, assets, or systems are exposed.”　　CertiK Skill

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BIS Project Agorá Shows Tokenized Payments Cut Settlement Risk

“The prototype also enhances transparency. All parties to a transaction have access to real-time payment status, while maintaining privacy from non-participating entities,” the BIS stated in the report, adding that, in the future, such visibility could be extended to end users, including debtors and creditors.　　Participating central banks include the Banque de France representing the Eurosystem, the Bank of Japan, the Bank of Korea, the Bank of Mexico, the Swiss National Bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York via its New York Innovation Center and the Bank of England.　　Earlier this month, the Bank of England proposed extending settlement hours for its RTGS and CHAPS systems as part of a broader push toward near-24/7 settlement.　　Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden also said shared ledgers and tokenization could make payments and settlement faster and cheaper, with fewer intermediaries and shorter settlement windows.　　Cointelegraph reached out to the BIS media team for comment on implementation timelines and governance plans, but had not received a response by publication.

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Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q3 earnings: A look at key metrics

Finance　　Compared to Estimates, Costco (COST) Q3 earnings: A look at key metrics　　For the quarter ended May 2026, Costco (COST – Free Report) reported revenue of $70.53 billion, up 11.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $4.93, compared to $4.28 in the year-ago quarter.　　The reported revenue represents a surprise of +1.47% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $69.5 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $4.91, the EPS surprise was +0.41%.　　While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers — revenue and earnings — and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a companys underlying performance.　　Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stocks price performance.　　Here is how Costco performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:Changes in comparable sales excluding the impact of changes in foreign-currency and gasoline prices – Total Company (Adjusted): 6.6% compared to the 6.6% average estimate based on six analysts.Comparable sales

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France’s MiCA deadline puts unlicensed crypto firms on notice

Frances Financial Markets Authority has warned crypto firms to secure MiCA licenses before the June 30 deadline or leave the market.Frances AMF warned unlicensed crypto firms to secure MiCA approval before the June 30 deadline.Firms without approval must prepare orderly wind-down plans and stop serving French customers.Related reports show Coinhouse and Banca Sella moving ahead under Europes MiCA licensing regime.　　The warning comes as Europe moves toward full enforcement of the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework.　　AMF sets final MiCA deadline for crypto firms　　AMF President Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani said crypto firms must complete their license applications before the deadline. Reuters quoted her as saying, “Its becoming very, very urgent to finalise the licences applications.”　　France gives unlicensed crypto firms 33 days to get MiCA-compliant or wind down　　The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (@AMF_actu), Frances financial regulator, set a June 30 deadline for crypto firms operating in France without a license to either obtain one or wind down… pic.twitter.com/BJtwWcFeNE　　— BSCN (@BSCNews) May 28, 2026　　The warning applies to crypto companies still operating without full MiCA approval. These firms must either obtain authorization or stop serving customers in France.　　Frances transition period ends on July 1, 2026. After that date, only authorized Crypto-Asset Service Providers can continue offering crypto services

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Shiba Inu Traders Withdraw 204 Billion SHIB Amid Sharp Drop In Futures Activity

Tech　　Shiba Inu Traders Withdraw 204 Billion SHIB Amid Sharp Drop In Futures Activity　　Traders pulled over 204 billion SHIB tokens off exchanges in a single day, a 3.6% jump from the day before, even as demand for Shiba Inu futures contracts slid sharply.　　Futures Flow Turns Negative　　Data from Coinglass shows that futures outflows hit $5.6 million over the past 24 hours, outpacing inflows of $4.74 million. The net gap — roughly $865,790 in closed contracts — effectively removed 156.56 billion SHIB tokens from the futures market in one session.　　Open interest, which tracks the total value of active futures positions, fell 6% to over $49 million over the same period. The 24-hour futures trading volume also slipped 0.88% to $78.6 million as activity across the derivatives market stayed thin.　　The pullback in futures demand tracks with SHIB‘s price behavior over the past four days, during which the token has barely budged. The coin hasn’t moved more than 2% in either direction, leaving derivative traders with little reason to stay in.　　Quiet Price, Slow Momentum　　SHIB was trading at $0.00000553 at the time of writing, showing almost no change in the past day. Low price movement tends to push futures traders toward other assets, and that rotation

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Presale Buyers at $0.014 Capture Full Price Expansion Before Ozak AI Enters Open Market Trading

Investors who have bought OZ, or are buying the AI token, during the presale process are possibly pocketing a complete price expansion. The next phase for Ozak AI is listing, wherein the token value is projected to surge significantly. Holdings accumulated at any time during the presale process could yield stronger portfolios.　　OZ for Presale Buyers　　Ozak AI tokens are currently being offered at $0.014. The price could expand by 71x, or 7,100%, upon listing. This would take it to $1 and turn even $100 into $7,100. An alternate OZ projection underlines the possibility for the token to surge by 300x after listing for a value of $4.2. Thereby turning the same investment into $30,000.　　Projections stem from the ongoing presale growth momentum built on the sale of over 1.2 billion tokens for a collective worth of approximately $7.3 million. Ozak AI has allocated 3 billion tokens to the presale, and the window is closing quickly because investors want to capitalize on the potential ROI.　　Factors Supporting Ozak AI Price Expansion　　Factors like the launch of Ozak Streaming Network (OSN) and the implementation of DePIN are instilling a sense of confidence among investors, which is leading to the price expansion ahead of OZs open market

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Hyperliquid Draws ICE Talks, Grayscale $115M Seed, and HYPE ETF Surge as SPACEX Perp Flash-Crashes 45%

Tech　　Hyperliquid Draws ICE Talks, Grayscale $115M Seed, and HYPE ETF Surge as SPACEX Perp Flash-Crashes 45%　　Intercontinental Exchange chair and CEO Jeffrey Sprecher confirmed that the parent of the New York Stock Exchange has held multiple meetings with the Hyperliquid team to map overlapping territory in the onchain perpetual futures market. Speaking at a Bernstein conference, Sprecher said ICE is pressing U.S. regulators for a “level playing field” rather than seeking to suppress the protocol, framing recent Capitol Hill discussions as exploratory. The remarks follow reports that ICE and CME pushed the CFTC to scrutinize Hyperliquids role in 24/7 oil derivatives. Sprecher signaled ICE wants entry into the segment, citing surging non-crypto activity during weekend sessions linked to Middle East volatility.　　Grayscale advanced its proposed spot product with an amended S-1 filing that rebrands the vehicle as the Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF under the Nasdaq ticker HYPG. The asset manager disclosed it is negotiating a seed capital arrangement with Hyper Holdings Global LP to exchange fund shares for 2 million HYPE tokens, worth roughly $115 million at Thursdays prices. The disclosure surfaced inside the amended prospectus and was flagged by ETF analysts probing the identity of the counterparty. The filing follows earlier

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Asian stocks rally, KOSPI hits record highs on US-Iran peace optimism, tech gains

Tech　　Asian stocks rally, KOSPI hits record highs on US-Iran peace optimism, tech gains　　Asian equities gain ground on Friday as market sentiment was buoyed by reports of a tentative 60-day ceasefire extension between the United States (US) and Iran. This potential geopolitical breakthrough significantly eased global anxieties regarding inflation and interest rates by raising prospects for unrestricted shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz.　　According to reports, the agreement would require Iran to clear all maritime mines from the strategic waterway within 30 days. However, traders maintained a degree of caution following a CNN report indicating that US President Donald Trump has yet to officially approve the terms. This hesitation was echoed by Vice President JD Vance, who noted that while the parties are close to a deal, Washington is “not there yet,” while concurrently reminding markets that the US remains positioned to substantially set back Tehrans nuclear program if necessary.　　Beyond geopolitical developments, investor sentiment received a massive boost from renewed optimism surrounding artificial intelligence. This wave of enthusiasm was triggered by Dell Technologies, which skyrocketed over 39% in extended trading following an exceptionally strong sales outlook tied to the rapid expansion of global data centers. This tech-driven momentum carried over directly

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