1. Brazil Unifies Tax on Cryptocurrency Gains at 17.5%, Cancels Small Tax Exemption Policy

Brazil has abolished its long-standing tax exemption policy on cryptocurrency gains. According to the new temporary decree (Decree No. 1303), individual cryptocurrency profits will be uniformly taxed at a rate of 17.5%. Previously, individuals selling up to 35,000 reais (approximately $6,300) of cryptocurrency per month were exempt from taxes. Before this change, profits exceeding that limit were subject to a progressive tax rate, with a maximum rate of 22.5% applicable to transaction amounts over $5.4 million. -Original

2. Echo Protocol Wallet Hacked, Losses Exceed $266 Million, Withdrawals Fully Suspended

Echo Protocol, which focuses on Bitcoin liquidity re-staking and yield layers, announced that its wallet containing 2,515.648579 uBTC (currently valued at over $266 million) was subjected to a highly complex supply chain attack and has been maliciously compromised. The team has initiated an emergency investigation and will release a report on the incident as soon as possible. Currently, the collateralization rate of the platform's treasury has dropped to 20%, and to ensure system security, all withdrawal operations have been suspended since midnight Eastern Time. Echo Protocol stated it is working closely with auditing firms and security experts to address the incident and will later announce a reward program to encourage informants to assist in tracking the stolen assets. -Original

3. ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin Confirms LINEA Will Be the First to Launch Tokens

Joseph Lubin, founder of ConsenSys, responded to user inquiries about whether MetaMask would launch tokens, stating that ConsenSys has short-term and medium-term strategic plans involving the protocolization of existing products and other projects, and that Web3 protocols typically require token support. Lubin emphasized that LINEA will be the first to launch tokens, with more tokens to follow in the future, and that there will be synergies between various protocols. -Original

4. Coinbase Warns Corporate Leveraged Purchases of Cryptocurrency May Trigger Systemic Risks

Coinbase Institutional stated that corporate leveraged purchases of cryptocurrency could pose systemic risks; however, the short-term impact of such risks appears to be limited. Meanwhile, supported by improved expectations for U.S. economic growth, potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, increased corporate financial adoption, and clearer regulations, the cryptocurrency market is expected to see constructive developments in the second half of 2025. It is reported that an increasing number of publicly listed companies are beginning to adopt Bitcoin-backed balance sheets, with a total of 228 companies reporting cryptocurrency holdings under the new rules of the Financial Accounting Standards Board in the U.S. -Original

5. Bitdeer Announces Bitcoin Holdings Exceed 1,400 Coins, Continues to Increase Holdings

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer released the latest data on its Bitcoin holdings on the X platform, stating that as of June 13, its total Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 1,400 coins, reaching 1,408.9 coins (note: this number reflects pure holdings and does not include Bitcoin deposited by clients). Additionally, its Bitcoin mining output for this week was 45.5 BTC, but it sold 45.3 BTC. -Original

6. Ant Group, Xiaomi, and Other Companies Actively Participate in Stablecoin Layout, Exploring Cross-Border Payment Applications

Ant International and Ant Digital plan to apply for a stablecoin license in Hong Kong, while Lianlian Digital is also exploring applying for a license there. Xiaomi's Star Bank announced a stablecoin collaboration with JD.com's JD Coin Chain Technology, which has also become one of the first participants in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin issuer "sandbox." The stablecoin market is rapidly expanding, with a global total market value climbing to approximately $24.6382 billion. In the international market, U.S. Bank, PayPal, and others have announced the development of stablecoins targeting the cross-border payment market. Mastercard will add a "stablecoin settlement" option in April 2025 to encourage merchant adoption. -Original

7. Hong Kong Officials Encourage Exploration of Virtual Asset Technology and Innovative Applications

Hong Kong's Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Chan Ho-lam, stated that a second policy declaration on the development of virtual assets will be launched within this year. The next step will explore how to combine Hong Kong's traditional financial advantages with technological cooperation and innovation in virtual assets, utilizing virtual assets to enhance the security and flexibility of the local economy, and encouraging local and international enterprises to explore innovative applications of virtual assets. -Original

8. Musk Denies Drug Use Rumors, Responds "I Don't Do Drugs"

In response to the topic of "famous American talk show host Bill Maher claiming Elon Musk has developed a drug addiction," Musk replied, "I don't do drugs, seriously." -Original

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