[China's Ministry of State Security Warns of Cryptocurrency Risks, Singapore's Crypto Trading Volume Grows by 55.4%]
China's Ministry of State Security issued a statement claiming that cryptocurrencies facilitate espionage activities and are used to monitor related money laundering and cyberattacks via blockchain. As of the annual period ending June 2026, Singapore's cryptocurrency activity volume grew by 55.4% to $284 billion, regaining its position as the largest crypto economy in Central Asia and Oceania. Institutional trading volume increased by 94% to $60 billion. (Source: Cointelegraph)