Rony Roy

Southern Asia

Crypto Reporter at Crypto-News

Freelance Reporter at Invezz

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Crypto ATM operators in Australia hit with cash limits and tougher compliance checks

4 days ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share Australia has introduced new operating conditions and cash transaction limits for crypto ATM providers to curb scams and enhance anti-money laundering compliance. In a June 3 press release, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) stated that crypto ATM operators must now implement a cash deposit and withdrawal cap of 5,000 Australian dollars (approximately $3,250).
Crypto prices today: Bitcoin at risk below $104K, XMR, KAIA lead daily gains

5 days ago | invezz.com | Rony Roy

Bitcoin extended its downtrend from May 27, with bulls attempting to hold the line at the critical $104,000 support level, a threshold analysts view as pivotal in averting a deeper market correction. With risk appetite fading, the total crypto market cap dropped by over 2 percent to $3.36 trillion, revisiting early May levels. The sentiment shift was reflected in the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, which dropped to 56, signaling a move from greed to a more cautious, neutral stance.
IG Group brings crypto trading to UK

5 days ago | invezz.com | Rony Roy

According to a June 1 announcement, IG customers can now access 31 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and a selection of altcoins and memecoins such as Bonk. IG Group is a London-headquartered financial services firm listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker IGG. Up until now, it only offered online trading and investment services across forex, indices, stocks, and commodities.
FLR eyes 26% breakout rally following Uphold partnership

5 days ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share FLR crypto rallied for the third straight day following reports of a partnership with Uphold to introduce XRP staking via the Flare Network. According to data from crypto.news, Flare (FLR) rose 12% to an intraday high of $0.0198 on June 2, bringing its year-to-date gains to over 72% at the time of writing. Its market cap stood at $1.25 billion, while daily trading volume surged by 160% compared to the previous day. The rally also appears to be drawing in derivatives traders.
TON network recovers from 40-minute outage that halted block production

5 days ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share Telegram-linked The Open Network has resumed operations after a brief outage on June 1 that halted block production. On June 1, TON developers announced that a fix was deployed 40 minutes after the issue was identified. According to TON’s official update, the incident stemmed from an error in the processing of the masterchain dispatch queue, temporarily disrupting block production.
Bitcoin ETFs ended six-week inflow streak over macro jitters and BTC slump

5 days ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a notable shift in investor sentiment last week, as uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s trade policies and profit-taking led to a reversal in inflow trends. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded $157.4 million in outflows over the past week from May 27-30, ending a six-week inflow streak that drew in over $9 billion into the funds.
France brings charges against 25 in crypto kidnapping conspiracy

5 days ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share French prosecutors have formally charged 25 people, some as young as 16, in connection with a series of attempted kidnappings targeting crypto industry figures and their families. According to local media, the charges follow a string of high-profile abduction plots that have shaken France’s growing digital asset community.
Thailand may restrict 5 crypto exchanges, including Bybit and OKX

1 week ago | invezz.com | Rony Roy

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission will bar locals from accessing five unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, and CoinEx.According to the May 29 notice, the regulator said the measure is intended to shield investors and prevent illicit financial activity through these unlicensed platforms.
WhiteRock crypto soars over 110% amid rumoured partnership with Saudi Arabian oil giant

1 week ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share WhiteRock surged as much as 116% on May 30 following rumours of a potential partnership with a major Saudi oil producer. According to data from crypto.news, WhiteRock (WHITE) jumped to an intraday high of $0.00138 before pulling back to $0.00104 at the time of writing. Its market cap stood at around $780 million, while daily trading volume spiked 500% to nearly $10 million, a clear sign that the token has caught traders’ attention.
Panama City Mayor proposes Bitcoin payments for priority access through Panama Canal

1 week ago | crypto.news | Rony Roy

Share Panama City should allow ships to pay in Bitcoin for faster passage through the Panama Canal, according to Mayor Mayer Mizrachi. During a panel at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Mizrachi suggested that Bitcoin payments could be rewarded with priority canal transit for cargo ships. “We have a canal — what if you get a perk for paying in Bitcoin, get your ship to go quicker if you pay in Bitcoin,” Mizrachi said.