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According to BlockBeats, the U.S. SEC's crypto task force held a roundtable discussion on "DeFi and the American Spirit." During the event, SEC Chairman Atkins highlighted how decentralized finance (DeFi) aligns with American values such as economic freedom, private property rights, and innovation. Atkins emphasized that developers of neutral tools should not be held accountable for third-party actions. He stated that engineers should not be subject to federal securities laws merely for releasing software code. Citing a court ruling, Atkins argued that it is irrational to hold developers of autonomous vehicles responsible for third-party misuse, such as illegal activities, suggesting that legal action should target the individuals committing the offenses rather than the companies providing the technology.

According to Foresight News, Aave has announced that the total lending volume on its platform has surpassed $16 billion, marking a new historical peak.

According to Odaily, Circle's co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire shared on the X platform that blockchain networks represent the new operating system layer for the internet, characterized by encrypted protection, globally accessible data, transactions, and computing networks. Circle plans to develop its internet financial system, specifically a stablecoin network, on this foundation.

According to Cointelegraph, stablecoin issuer Tether is set to open-source its Bitcoin mining software, a strategic move aimed at enabling new miners to enter the market without the need for costly third-party vendors. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the initiative in a recent post on X, highlighting the potential for a surge of new Bitcoin mining companies to join the industry and contribute to network security. Ardoino emphasized that the Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) is designed to be scalable and modular, incorporating a peer-to-peer Internet of Things architecture at its core. The operating system will be compatible with existing mining infrastructure, including various containers and power devices, and is anticipated to be launched by the fourth quarter of 2025.This development is part of Tether's broader efforts to enhance decentralization within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Earlier this year, the company collaborated with the Ocean mining pool to decentralize block building by dedicating its current and future hashrate to the protocol. The move reflects a growing trend among Bitcoin miners to diversify their strategies in response to the evolving market landscape. Large miners, who benefit from economies of scale and favorable power contracts, are increasingly exploring new avenues to maintain competitiveness, especially in anticipation of the next Bitcoin halving.Some miners have amassed substantial Bitcoin treasuries to capitalize on price increases during bull markets, while others have adapted their operations for artificial intelligence applications. Hive Digital, for instance, has seen significant revenue growth from AI workloads, prompting increased investment in this area. Frank Holmes, Hive's executive chairman, noted that institutional interest in AI has surpassed that in Bitcoin. Meanwhile, other companies have opted to focus exclusively on Bitcoin mining, shedding less competitive segments of their operations. Bitcoin miner Cango exemplifies this approach, having generated over $100 million in Bitcoin within two months after divesting its legacy operations to concentrate solely on mining activities.

According to Cointelegraph, Cetus Protocol, a decentralized exchange native to the Sui blockchain, is transitioning to an open-source model following a significant security breach in May that resulted in a $220 million exploit. The attack, which occurred on May 22, exploited a flaw in the pricing mechanism, allowing the attacker to drain tokens from the exchange's major liquidity pools. In response, Cetus managed to freeze $162 million of the stolen funds shortly after the incident.Prior to the attack, Cetus had been experiencing a surge in trade volume, with over $5 billion recorded in both April and May, despite the shutdown following the exploit. In a Medium post dated June 7, the Cetus team announced their move towards becoming fully open-sourced, introducing a new white bounty program aimed at encouraging collective technical and security contributions. As part of their relaunch efforts, the team worked tirelessly to patch the software vulnerability, restore pool data to accurate pricing, and conduct comprehensive security audits on all code fixes and contract upgrades.To replenish the affected liquidity pools, Cetus utilized a combination of $7 million in cash reserves, a $30 million USDC loan from the Sui Foundation, and some of the recovered assets from the attacker. However, not all pools were fully restored, with recovery rates ranging from 85% to 99%, depending on the extent of the drain during the attack. In an effort to compensate affected users, Cetus has allocated 15% of its native token supply, CETUS, for a compensation plan. This includes 5% available immediately and 10% to be unlocked linearly over the next year, starting June 10.Despite the relaunch, the CETUS token has seen a decline, dropping over 12% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.11, as reported by CoinGecko. The protocol is also planning to enhance its monitoring system and conduct additional security audits. Legal actions are underway, with proceedings launched in multiple jurisdictions and law enforcement agencies actively involved. Cetus remains confident in the eventual recovery of the remaining assets, despite the attacker's attempts to launder the stolen funds. The day after the hack, Cetus had offered a white hat bounty of up to $6 million to the exploiter for the return of the stolen 20,920 Ether and the $162 million in frozen funds on the Sui blockchain.

According to Odaily, Kraken's Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco, has issued a warning about frequent security lapses at cryptocurrency industry conferences, highlighting the risks associated with using public Wi-Fi. In response, SlowMist founder Yu Jian expressed skepticism on the X platform, questioning the actual dangers of public Wi-Fi and the feasibility of executing successful cryptocurrency thefts through such networks. Yu Jian requested concrete examples, emphasizing his extensive experience in hacking within this field and urging against hypothetical scenarios.

After making waves with its debut on Binance Launchpool and Binance Alpha, Huma Finance is positioning itself as a pioneer in the emerging PayFi (Payment Finance) space. By enabling global payment networks to tap into DeFi-powered stablecoin liquidity, Huma is unlocking real-world applications for decentralized finance. Backed by notable names like Solana Foundation, Circle, HashKey Capital, and the Stellar Development Foundation, and operating across multiple blockchains, Huma is driving the next evolution of real-world assets (RWA) in DeFi.In this exclusive Binance News interview, the Huma Finance team shares insights into their technology, tokenomics, compliance roadmap, and how they're closing the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized future.1: Congratulations on your Binance Launchpool listing. What did this milestone represent for your team and community?A: Being listed on Binance Launchpool gave us immediate access to tens of millions of users. It accelerated the decentralization of the $HUMA token and validated our PayFi model at the highest industry level. The listing marked the beginning of an era of rapid growth—more partners, deeper liquidity, increased participation, and compounding network effects across our ecosystem.2: You’re the first project to launch on both Binance Alpha and Launchpool. What strategic value did this dual exposure deliver?A: Binance Alpha helped us connect with sophisticated funds and researchers, while Launchpool placed $HUMA directly into retail users’ wallets. Together, they collapsed the awareness-to-adoption funnel, allowing us to achieve both institutional and grassroots traction within a single launch window.3: Let’s get into your core innovation. What exactly is PayFi, and why is it a breakthrough in DeFi?A: PayFi—coined by Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu—is a new financial paradigm that merges payments with DeFi. It turns the time value of money into a programmable, tokenized, and liquid market. Institutions can access stablecoin liquidity on-chain to accelerate cross-border and card settlements. The liquidity fees are then converted into real, sustainable yield, regardless of crypto market cycles. This unlocks a scalable DeFi-native yield asset with true utility.4: How does Huma’s model help institutions settle real-world payments using DeFi liquidity?A: Traditional financial systems are outdated and inefficient. Whether it's long delays in supplier payments, remittance costs, or card settlement bottlenecks—real-world inefficiencies harm everyone. Huma fixes this with 24/7 global settlement powered by DeFi. We've already processed over $4.5 billion in transactions using this model, helping businesses unlock working capital and dramatically improve cash flow.5: Real-time payments are central to Huma’s mission. How do your smart contracts handle this while ensuring security and compliance?A: Our smart contracts manage liquidity provision, reward distribution, borrower obligations, and $HUMA token integrations within the DeFi ecosystem. To ensure safety:Admin privileges are minimized, ensuring no admin can move user funds.Top-tier audits: Huma 2.0 was audited by Halborn, with additional audits from Spearbit (EVM), Certora (Stellar Soroban), and more.Live bug bounty programs: Run with Cantina/Spearbit.Operational security: Continuous monitoring and penetration testing are in place.Legal structure: Huma 2.0 operates offshore to allow compliant yet permissionless participation. We're now working toward a U.S.-based regulatory framework to become one of the first compliant DeFi protocols in the U.S.6: What are the utilities of the $HUMA token beyond governance?A: $HUMA has three primary utilities:Incentives: Used for LP and ecosystem rewards, driving liquidity and engagement.Value Accrual: The Huma Foundation is designing mechanisms for redistributing protocol revenue to token holders, ensuring long-term ecosystem sustainability.Ecosystem Currency: $HUMA will enable advanced features like real-time redemption, serving as a native utility token within the protocol.7: Over 30% of $HUMA’s supply is allocated to ecosystem growth. How will this be distributed?A: We're following a deflationary quarterly release model. The second airdrop (~2.1% of total supply) is scheduled ~3 months after TGE. Thereafter, quarterly emissions will decay by 7%, subject to governance adjustments based on protocol momentum and market conditions.8: You’ve deployed on Solana, Ethereum, and Stellar. Why a multi-chain approach—and what challenges come with it?A: Each chain offers unique advantages:Solana: High throughput, low latency, and deep stablecoin liquidity—perfect for real-time payments.Stellar: Built for payments and connected to traditional banking rails via anchors.Ethereum: Offers broad DeFi composability and institutional familiarity.The challenge is maintaining and securing multiple contract versions (Solana, EVM, Stellar), but the benefits of wider adoption and ecosystem integration outweigh the overhead.9: You’ve partnered with major players like Solana, Visa, and Circle. How do these relationships shape your long-term strategy?A: Early partnerships, especially with Circle, allowed us to build on credible, compliant infrastructure. Solana’s support helped us integrate with key DeFi apps like Jupiter and Kamino, placing us at the heart of the PayFi narrative. These relationships boost both our legitimacy and our access to Tier-1 traditional finance partners.10: What specific benefits do Solana and Stellar bring to your ecosystem?A: Solana: Enables internet-scale capital markets, real-time payments via Solana Pay, and near-instant finality—critical for PayFi.Stellar: Offers seamless integration with fiat rails and global remittance networks through anchors, perfect for borderless payment infrastructure.11: Post-listing, how has $HUMA performed in the market—and what excites users the most?A: Adoption surged after listing on top exchanges. Many users are now staking $HUMA to signal long-term conviction. There’s strong enthusiasm around PayFi's future, especially after the Circle IPO, which validated the sector’s real-world relevance. Our community is excited about being early participants in what could be DeFi’s next big category.12: How are you growing and engaging the Huma community? Are DAO or ambassador programs in the works?A: We’re scaling both the breadth and depth of our community:Breadth: Integrations with top Wallet and Earn platforms aim to 100x the user base.Depth: Product updates will provide stakers with unique benefits, while community members will be invited to participate in protocol governance and strategic decisions.13: Regulation is heating up. How is Huma staying compliant while remaining decentralized?A: Compliance is non-negotiable, especially given our institutional partnerships.Huma Institutional uses tokenized PayFi assets under Switzerland’s DLT Act.Huma 2.0 enables AML compliance through a Chainalysis integration.We’ve also engaged top-tier legal advisors to guide regulatory navigation in the U.S., Asia, and beyond.14: What’s next for Huma? Can you share highlights from your roadmap and expansion plans?A: TGE was just the start. Here’s a snapshot of our upcoming roadmap:2025 Q2Launch $HUMA stakingGlobal Dollar Network integration2025 Q3Unified experience for PST and staking on Huma DAppLaunch priority redemption and HUMA governanceDeeper integration into Solana DeFiSurpass $5B in cumulative transaction volume2025 Q4Real-time card settlement launchMake PST omnichainAnnounce major TradFi partnershipCross $10B in transaction volume2026 H1Secure licenses in US, SG, HK, UAE, CHLaunch Treasury Companion for payment providersReach $20B+ cumulative volume2026 H2Enable real-time FX settlements into stablecoins or fiatSurpass $40B in total transaction volume

According to PANews, the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially announced a rise in phishing scams involving impersonation of licensed corporations. Scammers have been deceiving clients into clicking hyperlinks in mobile text messages, redirecting them to websites resembling those of licensed corporations. This has allowed the scammers to capture clients' usernames, passwords, and authentication details, enabling unauthorized transactions in clients' accounts.In response, the SFC has issued guidelines to licensed corporations to prevent unauthorized transactions in client accounts. Clients who have disclosed their login information to unverified websites or noticed unauthorized transactions in their accounts are advised to contact their licensed corporation immediately and report the incident to the police.

According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the agenda and guest details for its upcoming roundtable on June 9. The event, themed 'DeFi and the American Spirit,' will feature SEC Chair Paul S. Atkins, along with Commissioners Caroline A. Crenshaw, Mark T. Uyeda, and Hester M. Peirce. Participants in the roundtable will include notable figures such as Jill Gunter, co-founder of Espresso Systems, Omid Malekan, an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Michael Mosier, co-founder of Arktouros PLLC, and Rebecca Rettig, Chief Legal Officer at Jito Labs. The roundtable aims to explore the intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi) and regulatory frameworks, focusing on how DeFi aligns with American values and innovation. This event is part of the SEC's ongoing efforts to engage with industry leaders and stakeholders in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.

According to Foresight News, cross-chain aggregation DeFi platform Infinex has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent account impersonating Infinex Support X. The account has been contacting users via private messages. Infinex has requested the closure of this account by the X platform and advised users not to click on any links sent by it. The platform emphasized that official communication will not occur through private messages, and the Infinex/Wallet Connect feature is not yet publicly available. Users are advised to contact the support team through the official website's navigation menu under 'Get Support' and verify links via Discord or the support website.

According to Odaily, the cybersecurity team at SlowMist has issued a warning about the North Korean hacker group Lazarus, which is employing a new type of malware named OtterCookie to launch targeted attacks on cryptocurrency and financial professionals. The attack strategies include fabricating high-paying job interviews or investor meetings, using deepfake videos to impersonate recruiters, and disguising malware as 'programming tests' or 'system update packages.' The malware aims to steal credentials saved in browsers, passwords and digital certificates from macOS keychains, as well as information and private keys from cryptocurrency wallets.SlowMist advises maintaining vigilance against unsolicited job offers or investment invitations, ensuring multiple verifications for remote interviews, and avoiding running unknown executable files, particularly those labeled as 'technical tests' or 'update patches.' They recommend strengthening endpoint protection (EDR), deploying antivirus software, and regularly checking for abnormal processes.

According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a Chainlink-related address that had been inactive for five years recently transferred 79,474 LINK tokens, valued at approximately $1.12 million, to a centralized exchange (CEX). This transaction occurred nine hours ago.The tokens were originally accumulated between October 2018 and February 2020 from various addresses at a cost of $0.6865 per LINK. The current transfer price is $14.13 per LINK, which could result in a profit of $1.06 million if sold, representing a return rate of 1958%.

According to Foresight News, Berachain announced via Twitter that BeraHub has now integrated a meta-aggregator to offer users the most efficient execution paths for trading operations. Additionally, the Bectra upgrade is scheduled to launch tomorrow.

According to Odaily, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 has issued a warning about multiple reports of fraud. The company stated that individuals in Brazil, Korea, and Hong Kong are impersonating its representatives. Hut 8 clarified that it currently does not operate or have authorized representatives in these regions. The company urged community members to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to scams.

According to Odaily, Lista DAO has issued a statement on the X platform clarifying that it does not have an official Instagram account. The organization emphasized that its sole governance token is LISTA and urged users to carefully verify links and remain vigilant to avoid scams.

According to Foresight News, SlowMist founder Yu Jian has reported a security breach involving the exposure of mnemonic phrases. A user had four mnemonic phrases leaked, leading to the theft of funds from four corresponding wallet addresses. The hacker converted the stolen assets into ETH and laundered them through FixedFloat.Yu Jian emphasized the risks associated with prolonged online exposure and widespread distribution of mnemonic phrases or private keys. He warned that the longer these are used online and shared among multiple users, the higher the likelihood of leakage, making it increasingly difficult to trace the source of the breach.

According to Odaily, SlowMist's Cosine reported on the X platform that the hacker responsible for the Cetus incident has not yet returned the stolen funds. The hacker, who holds over $60 million worth of ETH, has not made any further transfers. Community members have submitted potential leads related to the Cetus hacker, and more details may be disclosed in the future.

According to BlockBeats, blockchain infrastructure company Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ) has announced the completion of the first phase of a $10 million private funding round. CEO Mitchell Demeter stated that the funds will be allocated towards the acquisition of Sonic tokens, the deployment of validation node infrastructure, and the implementation of DeFi strategies.

According to PANews, the North Korean hacker group Lazarus has shifted its focus to individual investors, stealing over $5.2 million through malware on May 24. The stolen funds were taken from various wallet types, including exchange wallets, multi-signature wallets, and external accounts. Blockchain analyst ZackXBT tracked the hackers, discovering that approximately 1,000 ETH had been moved through the mixer Tornado Cash.Security experts advise individual investors to take protective measures such as using hardware wallets for large assets, enabling two-factor authentication, regularly updating software patches, being cautious of suspicious links, and routinely checking transaction records. This attack signifies a strategic shift by the group from targeting institutions to focusing on individual investors.

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released the agenda and guest list for its upcoming roundtable titled "DeFi and the American Spirit," scheduled for June 9. The event will feature several key officials, including SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins, Chief Assistant for Crypto Affairs Richard B. Gabbert, and SEC Commissioners Caroline A. Crenshaw, Mark T. Uyeda, and Hester M. Peirce.The roundtable will also host a variety of industry representatives. Notable guests include Rebecca Rettig from Jito Labs, representatives from Paredes Strategies, Jill Gunter from Espresso Systems, Michael Jordan from DBA, Michael Mosier from Arktouros, Gabe Shapiro from MetaLeX, Erik Voorhees from Venice AI, and Kevin Werbach from Wharton School.The event aims to explore the intersection of decentralized finance (DeFi) and American values, providing a platform for discussion among regulators and industry leaders. This initiative reflects the SEC's ongoing efforts to engage with the evolving landscape of digital finance and its implications for regulatory frameworks.