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Mike Selig, Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reiterated that the review of cryptocurrency perpetual contracts will be conducted on a "single asset" basis. CFTC staff had previously clarified this position in the advisory opinion regarding 24/7 continuous trading, and the regulator will assess the compliance of perpetual products for different underlying assets using this framework.

According to Finance Feeds, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned at the ECB meeting that Europe faces the risk of losing payment sovereignty, with dollar stablecoins and foreign networks dominating future financial infrastructure. Lagarde pointed out that Europe does not have its own pan-European card network, with international card organizations accounting for over 60% of card payments in Europe, and 13 out of 21 eurozone countries no longer having national card schemes. She stated that the digital euro could break this situation, as its status as legal tender must be accepted throughout Europe.Lagarde emphasized that tokenized finance requires central bank money to scale safely, and market participants indicated that without central bank settlement infrastructure, they would not issue digital assets on a large scale. The European Central Bank is advancing two initiatives, Pontes and Appia, and establishing connections between TIPS and India's UPI, as well as the Southeast Asia Nexus system. She warned that if member states create their own legal frameworks independently, it would legally recreate the fragmentation that technology is currently dissolving. This competition has evolved into a geopolitical and sovereignty issue.

According to Bitcoin.com, the Bank of Ghana has issued a mandatory directive requiring all regulated financial institutions to immediately cease support for unauthorized foreign currency digital wallet services provided by cryptocurrency platforms. The central bank stated that several cryptocurrency platforms operating in Ghana offer digital wallet services denominated in foreign currencies (primarily US dollars) that integrate with the local banking system through direct bank transfers, payment cards, and other channels. These cryptocurrency platforms are not authorized to conduct such activities.The central bank pointed out that these foreign currency digital wallets involve compliance requirements under the Payment Systems and Services Act of 2019 and the Foreign Exchange Act of 2006. Due to the lack of necessary approvals for cryptocurrency platforms, the banking infrastructure supporting these services is illegal. The directive takes effect immediately and applies to banks, deposit-taking institutions, electronic money issuers, and payment service providers, prohibiting the establishment or maintenance of any arrangements supporting these unauthorized fiat wallet systems. Non-compliant institutions will face regulatory or enforcement actions. The central bank has established a virtual asset service desk for businesses to consult on compliance matters.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated on the 13th that any possible understanding reached between Iran and the United States is only to promote continued dialogue between the two sides, rather than a final agreement; the unfreezing of Iran's frozen assets will be an indispensable part of the Iran-U.S. understanding.Baghaei said during a meeting with media personnel that Iran's current focus is on ending hostilities on all fronts and regional tensions, and there will be no in-depth discussion of the details of the nuclear issue at this stage. He stated that the only way to achieve regional security is to end the presence of foreign military forces in the region.Baghaei emphasized that the issue of unfreezing Iranian assets is an important component of the understanding and will not be excluded. Current discussion topics also include eliminating U.S. hostile actions against Iranian vessels and issues related to the Strait of Hormuz.Baghaei said that Iran will act with the utmost caution while advancing negotiations and diplomatic processes, while remaining vigilant based on past experiences. If the other party refuses to fulfill its obligations, Iran can take countermeasures.

According to reports from Xinhua News Agency citing foreign media, a delegation from Iran, including the Iranian Foreign Minister, will visit Pakistan on the 14th.

According to an official statement from Anthropic, on June 11 local time, the U.S. government issued an export control directive citing national security, requiring the suspension of access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 for all foreign nationals. Anthropic was forced to shut down the aforementioned two models for all users.The government believes it has discovered a "jailbreak" method to bypass the protective mechanisms of Fable 5, but Anthropic, after review, pointed out that the related vulnerability is relatively minor and that similar capabilities exist in other publicly available models such as OpenAI GPT-5.5, which does not constitute an exclusive risk to Mythos.Anthropic stated that it will comply with the government directive but clearly opposes taking down commercial models that have been deployed to hundreds of millions of users based on the discovery of a single narrow-range jailbreak. They warned that if this standard is widely applied in the industry, it would effectively block all new deployments of cutting-edge models. The company is currently actively communicating with the government to restore access as soon as possible.

Investment bank TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza reiterated a buy rating on Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR), with a target price of $400.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, global investors are selling Korean stocks at an unprecedented pace. On Monday, foreign capital sold another $801 million worth of Kospi components, with a total outflow of $10 billion last week, and a net selling trend observed every trading day over the past month.According to Goldman Sachs data, foreign capital has cumulatively sold $75 billion worth of Korean stocks this year. In stark contrast, domestic retail and institutional investors have net bought $69 billion during the same period.

According to IOL, the High Court of Gauteng Province in South Africa ruled that Bitcoin falls under "capital" and "currency" within the South African foreign exchange control system, and ordered the confiscation of nearly 6 million rand worth of Bitcoin assets. The court determined that a trader transferred nearly 1,680 Bitcoins to a wallet accessible only through an overseas registered cryptocurrency exchange via their Luno account between January 2018 and March 2020, which amounted to exporting capital abroad without approval from the Treasury, violating foreign exchange control regulations.Meanwhile, the South African Treasury released a draft consultation on capital flow management for 2026 last month, aimed at modernizing the management of cross-border capital flows by reducing pre-approval for transactions, strengthening reporting, and monitoring high-impact, high-risk cross-border transactions.

The State Council of China has issued the "Regulations on Foreign Investment," which will take effect on July 1, 2026. China supports investors in conducting foreign investment activities based on market principles and actively participating in international cooperation and competition.Investors have the autonomy for foreign investment according to the law, making independent decisions, bearing risks, and assuming profits and losses. Investors engaging in foreign investment and related activities must comply with laws and regulations as well as international practices, respect local customs and cultural traditions, adhere to business ethics, act honestly and with integrity, compete fairly, fulfill social responsibilities, maintain the national image, and must not disrupt market competition order, damage the ecological environment, or infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of workers. They must not endanger China's national security, harm national interests, or the public interest of society.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Salimi, a member of the Iranian Parliament's presidium, stated that Iran's plan to "exercise sovereign jurisdiction" over the Strait of Hormuz is about to be approved by the parliament and is expected to be passed in the form of permanent legislation.According to the Iranian Students' News Agency, Salimi said that only Iran and Oman have the right to make decisions regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian side has communicated with Oman, and Oman has also expressed preliminary agreement, with the relevant plan expected to be finalized soon.

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reiterated today that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) will not be launched during the Trump administration. However, the House of Representatives has passed the "ROAD to Housing Act," which only includes a temporary ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a CBDC, set to expire in December 2030. The bill has not yet passed in the Senate.Senate Republican leader Thune stated that pushing for a permanent ban may face resistance from Democrats. Some House Republicans believe that the expiration of the ban may reopen the space for the Federal Reserve to explore a CBDC. Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh stated that as long as he has the authority to stop it, he will not allow the Fed to advance a CBDC.

According to CoinDesk, the total market value of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, surpassing the foreign exchange reserves of over 95 countries. The amount of fiat currency held by users through non-traditional banking channels has now exceeded the official foreign exchange reserves of Poland, Thailand, Mexico, as well as the UK, Canada, UAE, and 95 other countries. Currently, only 14 countries/regions have foreign exchange reserves that exceed the market value of stablecoins.Stablecoins are widely used for cryptocurrency trading, DeFi settlements, and cross-border payments. The Bank for International Settlements report indicates that cross-border stablecoin flows have significantly increased since 2022, particularly active in regions with high inflation and severe exchange rate fluctuations. However, the BIS also warns that stablecoin trading may trigger capital outflows, putting vulnerable domestic currencies under depreciation pressure.

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has filed an investigation and issued a prior notice of administrative punishment against TigerBrokers (NZ) Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, and Changqiao Securities (Hong Kong) Limited for illegal securities business operations by relevant entities both domestically and abroad.According to the notice, the relevant entities of Tiger, Futu, and Changqiao conducted securities trading marketing, processed trading instructions, and provided related securities business services to obtain relevant income without the approval of our commission and without obtaining the licenses for securities brokerage business and securities financing and margin trading business, violating the provisions of Article 120 of the Securities Law, thus constituting illegal operation of securities business.In accordance with the provisions of Article 202 of the Securities Law, Article 136 of the Securities Investment Fund Law, and Article 132 of the Futures and Derivatives Law, our commission intends to decide to confiscate all illegal gains of the relevant entities of Tiger, Futu, and Changqiao, and impose severe penalties according to the law. The parties involved have the right to make statements, defend themselves, and request a hearing regarding the administrative penalties to be imposed. Our commission will fully listen to the opinions of the parties involved before making an administrative penalty decision in accordance with the law.

According to Bits.media, Ivan Chebeskov, the Deputy Minister of Finance of Russia, stated that the final version of the government's cryptocurrency market regulation bill will retain the ban on transfers from Russian custodial wallets to non-custodial foreign wallets. More lenient conditions will only apply to participants in foreign trade activities, namely importers. Chebeskov mentioned that after the law comes into effect, the effectiveness of the new regulatory system will be analyzed, and in the future, the use of non-custodial wallets may be allowed in an experimental mode. The final version of the bill will be ready next week, and the Deputy Minister hopes it can be passed before the end of the State Duma's spring session.Previously, the Duma's Financial Market Committee opposed the central bank's stance on banning transfers to non-custodial wallets and proposed providing judicial protection for all cryptocurrency asset holders. The bill was passed in the first reading on April 21, stipulating that starting July 1, Russians and companies can only purchase digital assets through licensed intermediaries, and access to foreign cryptocurrency platforms must go through a list approved by the central bank, prohibiting access to exchanges that impose sanctions on Russia.

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming stated, "No rules do not mean no harm, but rather mean no recourse," and reiterated her push for the Clarity Act legislation over the years, emphasizing that the bill aims to provide a clear regulatory framework for the development of digital assets within the United States.