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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Attract $286 Million as Blackrock Funds Spark Broad Recovery

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Crypto ETF flows opened the new week on a stronger footing, with bitcoin ETFs adding $265.69 million and ether ETFs bringing in $20.66 million. HYPE and solana products also attracted fresh capital, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin, Ether, HYPE and Solana ETFs All Gain as Crypto Flows Turn Positive The crypto exchange-traded […]

XRP Gets New Payment Flow as Ripple’s RLUSD Lands AI Banking Platform Nuvion Integration

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Nuvion, an AI-powered global banking and cross-border payments platform, has integrated Ripple USD (RLUSD), extending the stablecoin’s enterprise reach just days after Ripple secured its full MiCA license in Europe. A New Rail for the ‘Compliant Digital Dollar’ Nuvion announced the integration in a press release saying RLUSD will power faster cross-border settlement, treasury and […]

Siada Brings Nvidia B200 GPUs Online as UAE Keeps Sensitive AI Data Inside Its Borders

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United Arab Emirates tech enterprise Siada and Innovation City have launched the region’s first operational sovereign AI data center in Ras Al Khaimah. Bypassing Global Chip Shortages In a bid to bypass global tech supply bottlenecks and tighten data security, United Arab Emirates (UAE) tech enterprise Siada and Innovation City announced July 6 the launch […]

Bloomberg: US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Stalls as Treasury and Commerce Battle for Control

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President Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve has hit a jurisdictional snag, with the Treasury and Commerce departments vying over who should manage the government’s more than 300,000 BTC. A Turf War Inside the Administration More than a year after President Donald Trump signed a March 2025 executive order creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the project remains […]

Bitcoin Bottom Signal Last Seen at FTX Collapse Flashes as Saylor’s Strategy Dumps 3,588 BTC

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Bitcoin’s realized profit and loss ratio has fallen to -0.35, a 43-month low last seen after FTX’s collapse, flashing what Cryptoquant calls a bottom signal just as Michael Saylor’s Strategy turns seller. A Loss Gauge at FTX-Era Depths Blockchain analytics platform Cryptoquant has spotted a signal that bitcoin bulls have been waiting months for. The […]

‘I’m a Big Crypto Guy’: Trump Fields Bitcoin Question as $1,000 Trump Accounts Go Live

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President Donald Trump declared himself “a big crypto guy” when asked whether bitcoin could be added to the newly launched Trump Accounts, as he rang the market opening bells from the Oval Office. A Bell-Ringing Launch and a Bitcoin Question President Trump rang the opening bells of both the New York Stock Exchange and the […]

Is Strategy Now Bitcoin’s Biggest Seller? ‘Sell a Kidney’ Jibes Fly as Saylor Breaks His Own Rule

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Lumida Wealth CEO Ram Ahluwalia says Strategy has flipped from bitcoin’s marginal buyer to its marginal seller, while Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju turns Michael Saylor’s famous “sell a kidney” line against him after the firm’s $216 million sale. The Kidney Quote Comes Back Around For years, Michael Saylor’s maxim was the loudest “never sell” […]

Grayscale: Strategy’s $216M Bitcoin Sale ‘Reduces Tail Risk’ and Could Help BTC Find a Durable Bottom

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Grayscale Research says Strategy’s $216 million bitcoin sale may reduce financing risk and support price stability, pointing to the rebound in STRC as a sign investors are responding positively. A ‘Positive’ Verdict on a Controversial Sale Grayscale Research has offered one of the most upbeat institutional assessments yet of the first large bitcoin sale by […]

Sunsetting YGG Play: Yield Guild Games Lays off 35 in Major Shift Away From Crypto Game Publishing

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Yield Guild Games blamed the events of 10/10, one of the largest crypto crashes ever, for the bear market that ultimately led to the sunset of this business unit. YGG reported that 35 people will be laid off and that it will not pivot to the AI data economy. YGG Play Goes Down as […]

2 Bitcoin Forks Are Coming in August: Everything You Need to Know

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Bitcoin is heading toward two separate fork events in August 2026, and knowing the difference between them is the first step to understanding what’s actually at stake. One is a proposed soft fork called BIP-110. The other is a planned hard fork called eCash, backed by Drivechain architect Paul Sztorc. They share a somewhat similar […]

Whales Open $148 Million in Leveraged Longs as Bitcoin Reclaims $64K After Strategy’s 3,588 BTC Sale

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Three whale wallets opened nearly $149 million in leveraged bitcoin and ether longs as BTC climbed back above $64,000, onchain tracker Lookonchain reported, just a day after Strategy disclosed its $216 million sale. Big Money Leans Long Into the Fear While much of the market was still digesting the first major bitcoin sale by Strategy […]

An AI Deepfake of Bruno Fernandes Posed as a Brand Ambassador for an Unlicensed Casino

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Two unlicensed offshore casinos have hijacked the identities of football stars Bruno Fernandes and Jude Bellingham, using an AI-generated deepfake video and fabricated BBC news articles to invent official endorsements the players never gave. The operators (Vietnam-facing QH88 and Curaçao-licensed Nightwin) are betting on the near-impossibility of enforcement against anonymous offshore brands. Illegal Operators Cross […]

An Easy-to-Miss Radio Traffic Jam Is Behind Many Home WiFi Slowdowns

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Home WiFi slowdowns often come from congestion on the shared 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, where nearby networks compete for a small set of channels, especially on 2.4 GHz. The crunch typically spikes during peak usage windows like 8 to 10 AM and 6 to 10 PM, and interference can also come from microwaves, […]

Deribit and SignalPlus Launch The Island Trading Competition With Up to $600,000 USDC in Prizes

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Deribit by Coinbase, via its broker-dealer DRB Panama Inc., and SignalPlus, a leading provider of software and infrastructure solutions for crypto derivatives, today announced the launch of The Island, their fifth trading competition and biggest edition to date. Running for 35 days, the competition features up to $600,000 USDC in prizes across solo and team […]

France Télévisions to Air Esports World Cup Live From Paris Starting July 7

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France Télévisions will start daily coverage of the Esports World Cup on July 7, moving one of the largest tournaments in competitive gaming off Twitch and onto national television. Esports World Cup Gets Exposure to Tens of Millions The channel group operates France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5, and France Info, along with […]

Europe’s Crypto Lead at Risk if MiCA Rollout Fragments, Binance CEO Warns

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Europe’s MiCA framework gave the EU an early lead in crypto regulation, but Binance’s CEO warned that inconsistent implementation could shape whether digital asset firms, users, and capital remain in the region. Europe Has the Rules. Now the Market Is Watching the Execution. The European Union became the first major jurisdiction to establish a comprehensive […]

Peter Schiff Warns Strategy’s 840K Bitcoin Holdings Could Bring ‘Much Greater’ Losses

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Peter Schiff warned that Strategy’s new bitcoin sale policy could result in much larger realized losses after the company sold 3,588 bitcoin for about $216 million under its BTC Monetization Program. How Strategy’s Confirmed Bitcoin Sale Turned Into a Market Signal Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoin, raising about $216.3 million, the company announced […]

CLARITY Act Scores 2 Key Law Enforcement Wins as Opposition Softens

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The CLARITY Act gained fresh momentum after the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives endorsed the bill and Major County Sheriffs of America shifted to neutral, marking two notable law enforcement developments for digital asset legislation. Why Is the CLARITY Act’s Momentum Building? The CLARITY Act gained momentum after the National Organization of Black […]

South Korea’s Supreme Court Expands Bitcoin Seizure Powers, With October Rollout Set to Speed Claims

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South Korea’s top court has drafted a civil execution amendment establishing explicit legal procedures to freeze, seize, and liquidate virtual assets like bitcoin during civil litigation. New Rules on Asset Seizure South Korea’s Supreme Court has announced a sweeping update to its civil enforcement regulations, establishing clear legal procedures for seizing, freezing and liquidating […]

Bitcoin Miner Stress Hits ‘Historically Rare’ Level as 20% of Miners Operate at a Loss

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Bitcoin’s Miner Cycle Stress Composite has fallen to a new 2026 low and entered its “undervalued” range, a synchronized decline previously seen only near the market’s major bottoms in 2015, 2018 and 2020. The reading arrives with bitcoin trading near $63,800 and nearly one in five miners producing coins at a loss. A Rare Signal […]

Polymarket: 23% Odds US Government Blocks a Major Chinese AI Model in 2026

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Polymarket traders are pricing a one-in-three chance that the U.S. government formally cuts off public access to a major Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model before the end of 2026, as Washington’s scrutiny of Deepseek and its peers intensifies. Washington’s Case Against Chinese Models The market, created earlier this month, asked whether the U.S. government would […]

Circle Climbs 7% After $64 Open, but OUSD Keeps Pressure on Its Yield Strategy

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Circle’s stock rebounded 7% on Monday following a 17% plummet the previous Tuesday, triggered by the announcement of a rival stablecoin, Open USD. The Battle for Reserve Yield The stock of Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, jumped 7% on Monday as investor panic following the announcement of the launch of rival coin Open […]

Blackrock’s IBIT Sees $773 Million Weekly Exit as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $527 Million

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Bitcoin and ether funds closed the week in the red for an eighth straight week. Altcoin ETFs, however, showed more resilience, with XRP, Solana and HYPE products all attracting capital between June 29 and July 2. XRP ETFs Add $17.2 Million as Ether ETFs End Week Down $13.7 Million The crypto ETF market ended the […]

‘Privacy Is No Longer an Afterthought’: Vitalik Buterin Unveils 3-4 Year Plan to Rebuild Ethereum

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has published a “Lean Ethereum” roadmap that would replace nearly every major component of the protocol over the next three to four years, describing the effort as the network’s biggest transformation since the Merge. Looking to Forge a Better-Defined Future Buterin published the roadmap on X recently, days after Ethereum researchers […]

BonkDAO Treasury Loses $20M in Malicious Governance Attack, BONK Slides 8%

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BonkDAO, the decentralized autonomous organization overseeing the BONK meme token ecosystem on Solana, confirmed on Monday that it was the victim of a targeted governance attack resulting in the loss of approximately $20 million in BONK tokens. The incident highlights a critical vulnerability in decentralized governance structures, as the attacker did not exploit smart contract […]

98% Chance to Play: Prediction Markets Surge Over Folarin Balogun’s Suspended FIFA Red Card

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The alleged lobbying attempt by President Donald Trump to clear the U.S. team’s top scorer, Folarin Balogun, has sparked interest in prediction markets, with a majority of traders betting on his presence in the upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium. A Majority of Polymarket Traders Believe Balogun Will Play Against Belgium The suspension of […]

Trump Warns China Would Seize Crypto Lead if US Steps Back From Industry

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U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States has no choice but to lead the crypto industry, warning that China would take the lead if America stepped back. “ Crypto is the same thing,” Trump remarked, referring to comparisons with artificial intelligence. “If we didn’t do it, China would do it. It’s […]

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $63,500 After Strategy’s $216M Sale Triggers $214M in Short Liquidations

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Bitcoin nearly reached $64,000 over the weekend before a sharp Monday morning drop dragged it to an intraday low of $61,246. It quickly rebounded back above $63,500, maintaining a nearly 7% gain for early July. Strategy Sparks Debate With $216 Million BTC Sale Bitcoin continued building on its weekend gains after breaching the $63,000 mark […]

Summer Finance Pauses Vaults After $65.4M Flash Loan Attack Triggers $6M Loss

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On Monday, July 6, the DeFi protocol Summer time Finance was hit by a classy flash loan and worth manipulation assault, resulting in an estimated loss of $6 million. Safety Companies Flag Breach Blockchain safety companies reported Monday, July 6, a serious security breach concentrating on Summer time Finance, a decentralized finance ( DeFi) yield optimization protocol. In accordance […]

42,197 ETH Acquired as Bitmine Builds $11.1B Crypto Treasury While Strategy Sells

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Institutional crypto buyers acquired two sharply totally different capital allocation alerts Monday as Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its ethereum treasury whereas Strategy disclosed a uncommon bitcoin sale to fund most popular inventory dividend funds. Strategy Breaks With Its Bitcoin Accumulation Playbook Earlier within the day, Technique announced it bought three,588 BTC for about $216 million, marking its […]

Elon Musk Says Space Is ‘the Only Way to Scale’ AI as SpaceX Chases 1 Gigawatt in Orbit by 2027

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Musk reiterated right now that orbital knowledge facilities are the endgame for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, as SpaceX races to build satellites that may deliver 1 gigawatt (GW) of space-based compute per yr by late 2027. “Area is the Solely Method to Scale at Scale” He first declared the same earlier in February, when his AI […]

Bitcoin Stumbles After Strategy’s Historic Sale

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After reaching a excessive of $63,945 per bitcoin a day earlier, BTC has since tumbled to a Monday low of $61,246 after Technique disclosed the sale of 3,588 bitcoin. Strategy’s Largest Bitcoin Sale Jolts the Market As the previous saying goes, all good things ultimately end, and what climbs typically finds its approach again down. […]

Prediction Markets Traded Nearly $460M on Mexico-England as World Cup Odds Swung From Red Card to Certainty

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Prediction-market merchants moved almost $460 million combined across Kalshi and Polymarket on England’s 3-2 round-of-16 win over Mexico. Seen as probably the greatest matches of the World Cup up to now, the two-goal swings, the purple card, and the dueling penalties whipsawed England’s win chance earlier than it settled at 100%. The deal with on this single […]

XRP Gets Major Institutional Boost as Ripple Becomes Fully MiCA Compliant

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XRP’s institutional outlook is strengthening after Ripple received full Crypto Asset Service Provider authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, giving Ripple regulated access across the 30-country European Economic Area. Why Ripple’s European Approval Strengthens XRP’s Setup Ripple’s newly secured Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license reduces regulatory fragmentation across Europe, replacing […]

Bitcoin ETFs Post First Negative Half With $5.4 Billion in Outflows, DWF Labs Says

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Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded $5.4 billion in net outflows in the first half of 2026, marking their first negative half-year since launch. DWF Labs says the reversal reflects weaker crypto sentiment as capital and attention shift toward AI. DWF Labs Says AI Boom Coincides With Bitcoin ETFs’ First $5.4 Billion Half-Year Loss Spot bitcoin exchange-traded […]

Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 Million to Cover Dividend Payments

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Technique bought three,588 bitcoin for $216 million to cowl dividend payments on its most popular inventory, in response to a Monday morning publish from co-founder Michael Saylor. The sale brings Technique’s bitcoin reserve right down to 843,775 BTC as of July 5, 2026. The corporate also holds $2.55 billion in cash reserves, Saylor remarked. Saylor confirmed the cash […]

Nigeria SEC Admits Kucoin and GIGX as ARIP Sandbox Grows to 9 Supervised Crypto Firms

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Nigeria’s Securities and Change Commission (SEC) has admitted two extra cryptocurrency companies—GIGX Applied sciences and Kucoin Nigeria Limited—into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP). Increasing the Sandbox Nigeria’s Securities and Trade Fee (SEC) has admitted two further virtual asset service providers (VASPs) into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Program (ARIP), following the current entry of Luno Nigeria […]

Coinbase AI Declares Norway World Cup Winner Before Kickoff as Armstrong Orders Review

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Coinbase came under fire after an artificial intelligence (AI)-generated alert told users Norway had beaten Brazil 3-2 in a World Cup knockout match that had not yet been played. A Major Goof up Coinbase declared that Norway had defeated Brazil 3-2 with striker Erling Haaland scoring twice. The problem was that the match, scheduled for […]

Nigel Farage Faces Fresh Scrutiny as Report Links Convicted Crypto Gambling Entrepreneur to Undisclosed Benefits

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Reform UK chief Nigel Farage reportedly faces formal parliamentary requirements complaints following a report alleging he did not declare vital monetary help from a convicted crypto gambling entrepreneur. Secret Funding Allegations Reform UK social gathering chief Nigel Farage faces formal complaints to a parliamentary requirements watchdog following media disclosures alleging he did not declare in depth monetary […]

Trader Turns $2 Million of ETH Into $14,208 as Lighter Token Rallies 53%

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A crypto trader swapped 1,126.44 ETH value $2.01 million for just 5,776 LIT valued at $14,208 on Sunday, wiping out almost $2 million in a single onchain transaction. The blunder landed as Lighter’s token entered Coingecko’s prime trending record on the again of a 53% weekly rally. Paying 140 Occasions the Market Worth The transaction […]

CLARITY Act Misses Trump’s July 4 Target as Window to Pass Shrinks to 25 Days

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The Digital Asset Market Readability Act was not signed into regulation by Independence Day because the White House had targeted, leaving roughly three working weeks between the Senate’s July 13 return and the Aug. 7 recess to cross the crypto business’s long-sought market structure bill. Target Missed, New Window in Sight White House crypto adviser […]

Bitcoin Reclaims $63K as ETF Inflows Return and a Short Squeeze Clears the Bears

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Bitcoin printed $63,835 at this time after reclaiming $63,000 for the first time in two weeks, as U.S. spot ETF inflows returned and a squeeze on bearish merchants reversed a lot of the market’s late-June injury. Trading Greater Bitcoin traded as high as $63,832 early Monday, extending a rebound that has carried the most important cryptocurrency from under $60,000 […]

Abcripto Blasts Central Bank of Brazil’s 24-Hour Stablecoin Lock as ‘Disproportionate’

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ABcripto, the Brazilian Cryptoeconomy Association, asked the central bank to suspend a proposal to introduce a 24-hour delay for large stablecoin remittances. The organization explained that such a measure would affect transparent market actors using regulated entities, while illicit actors would remain untouched. ABcripto to Suspend Proposal For 24 Hour Stablecoin Remittance Lock The cryptocurrency […]

ESMA Warns Prediction Market Platforms Could Face Strict EU Financial Regulations

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On July 3, ESMA issued a press release warning that some occasion contracts resembling binary options might fall beneath present derivatives regulation. The regulator confused that companies providing these instruments ought to assess whether or not these contracts fall beneath this classification to comply with regulatory necessities. Europe Puts Its Sights on Binary Choices-Like Event Markets The European Securities […]

China Warns of ‘Spy Turtles’ Fitted With Sensors in Its Territorial Waters

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China’s Ministry of State Safety stated it has discovered sea turtles and fish in its territorial waters fitted with miniature sensors, warning the units could possibly be used to collect ocean knowledge for detailed submarine mapping. In a June 12, 2026 publish on the agency’s official WeChat account, it additionally pointed to espionage buoys and wave […]

Vanadi Coffee’s Bitcoin Pivot Soured by Exorbitant Board Fees and Shareholder Revolt

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Vallecid, a tourism conglomerate that owns almost 10% of Vanadi’s shares, has filed a petition to renew the board of administrators and to watch the fees some of its members acquire each time a monetary transaction is executed, which may reach up to 5%. Spanish Bitcoin Treasury Vanadi Coffee Faces Inner Battle On Present Monetary […]

Crypto Traders Compete for 600K USDC, Private Island Grand Prize via Deribit Contest

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Deribit and Signalplus opened registration for a five-week trading competition offering a prize pool that scales up to 600,000 USDC. The contest, called “The Island,” starts tomorrow on July 6 at 08:00 UTC and runs through August 10 at 23:59 UTC. Deribit owns the platform where the trading happens. Signalplus supplies the analytics tools, leaderboards, […]

Esports Revenue Climbs Toward $5.1 Billion as Global Audience Tops 640 Million

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Esports has grown into a worldwide viewers business of 640.8 million individuals, and the business’s largest occasion of 2026 is about to test how far that audience can carry the sport’s enterprise mannequin. The Esports World Cup lands in Paris from July 6 by way of Aug. 23, with greater than 2,000 gamers and 200 golf equipment from […]

Inside the Top 12 Bitcoin Addresses: Who Holds 1.35 Million BTC

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Twelve addresses on bitcoin’s rich listing maintain a combined 1,347,380 BTC, value roughly $85.2 billion at present prices close to $63,265. That’s 6.72% of all bitcoin in existence sitting behind twelve public keys. Some belong to exchanges shifting buyer funds across the clock. Others haven’t moved a satoshi out in years. Pulling onchain knowledge from the […]

Michael Saylor Sees Bitcoin Adoption Entering a Bigger Game: Here’s What He Says

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Michael Saylor pointed to a shift in bitcoin’s trajectory, arguing that its future shall be formed less by lowered issuance and extra by its use as digital capital across credit markets, establishments, and international finance. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Next Progress Story Starts With a New Position in International Finance Technique (Nasdaq: MSTR) Government Chairman Michael […]

Securitize Becomes Largest Tokenized Stock as Sector Transfer Volume Hits $8.47 Billion

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Securitize Corp. now holds the top spot among tokenized stocks, with $270 million in shares recorded onchain, based on knowledge from rwa.xyz. The company’s ticker, SECZ, began trading on the New York Inventory Trade (NYSE) on Thursday, July 2, after Securitize closed its enterprise mixture with Cantor Equity Companions II on July 1. Shares opened […]

GO1 and Xiaohai Set up Potential Rematch at EWC 2026 Fatal Fury Bracket in Paris

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The 32-player subject for Deadly Fury: Metropolis of the Wolves at the Esports World Cup 2026 is about after a Final Probability Qualifier in Paris that befell on July 5. AbaO took the ultimate spot, beating WBG Xiaocai Three-1 in the LCQ grand remaining. SF|Gummy finished third, and Pida took the fourth and last […]

Bull Market in Sight: Bitwise Sees Bottom Forming Ahead of Fall Rally

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Bitcoin holds above $60,000 as Bitwise CIO says Strategy-led leverage unwind may signal a market bottom ahead of a fall bull run. STRC and Late-Cycle Stress Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan explained in a July 1 analysis that STRC, Strategy’s perpetual preferred equity instrument designed to offer high yield while trading near a fixed […]

Major County Sheriffs of America, Representing 130 Million People, Moves to Neutral on CLARITY Act

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Major County Sheriffs of America, a national affiliation representing elected sheriffs from giant U.S. counties and serving more than 130 million citizens, stated it is now impartial on the CLARITY Act, marking a shift from earlier considerations while continuing to press Congress on regulation enforcement priorities. MCSA Moves to Impartial After Additional Assessment Major County […]

Bitcoin Transactions per Day Rebound in 2026, Reaching Third-Busiest Day Ever

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Bitcoin’s community processed 862,979 transactions on June 23, 2026, the third-highest single day recorded because the blockchain launched in January 2009. The rely trails solely two days from 2024, April 23 at 927,010 transactions and Sept. 8 at 910,083 transactions, in accordance with Blockchair‘s day by day transaction statistics. No day in 2025 came within reach of that […]

Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Losing Power: What Matters More

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Michael Saylor argues bitcoin’s four-year cycle is dropping dominance because the crypto asset turns into embedded in international finance. He says halving-driven narratives are giving method to institutional capital flows that now form demand and worth course. Why Is Saylor Shifting Beyond the 4-Yr Bitcoin Cycle? On July 5, Technique Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) Government Chairman Michael […]

Total Stablecoin Cap Falls $1.9 Billion This Week While Sky Dollar Leads the Slide

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Tether lost $791 million this week, a single-token drop that accounted for 41% of the $1.9 billion pulled from all the stablecoin market. Most of its prime rivals also finished lower, with USDC shedding 1.05% and Sky Dollar plunging 2.36%. The full stablecoin market cap sits at $311.311 billion, down zero.61% over the past seven […]

France World Cup Winning Odds Climb to 35% as Polymarket Volume Tops $3.9 Billion

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France has emerged as the clear favorite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to betting activity on Polymarket and Kalshi, two prediction market platforms that have processed billions of dollars in wagers on the tournament outcome. Polymarket Traders Favor France by a Wide Margin Polymarket‘s World Cup Winner market has generated $3.9 billion […]

Michael Saylor’s Orange Dot Bitcoin Chart Returns as Traders Watch for Strategy’s Next Buy

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Michael Saylor posted a recent orange dot bitcoin chart Sunday, placing attention again on whether Strategy will announce another bitcoin buy. The submit follows final week’s $2.55 billion reserve defend and bitcoin monetization plan. Saylor’s Orange Dot Chart Factors Back to Strategy’s Bitcoin Stack On July 5, Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Government Chairman Michael Saylor posted […]

How the Mighty Have Fallen. But That’s Crypto, Baby! – Week In Review

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This editorial is from this week’s version of the publication Week in Evaluation, despatched to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the publication to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The publication additionally consists of the most important tales of the week with a comment on every story. The inventory market pushed greater once again this […]

Latam Insights: Inside Brazil’s VASP Crackdown, Bolivia’s 40% Devaluation, and Venezuela Crypto Aid

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil moves VASPs to the same regulatory class as traditional brokerages, OKX launches an earthquake relief campaign for Venezuelans, and Bolivia abandons fixed dollar exchange rate. Same Risk, Same Rules: Brazil to Regulate […]

NYT: Donald Trump’s TRUMP Token Leaves Nearly a Million Buyers Down $3.81B

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Almost 1 million buyers, or roughly two-thirds of buyers who purchased President Donald Trump’s branded TRUMP memecoin have misplaced a mixed $3.81 billion by way of the top of June. Large Losses for Retail Consumers Almost 1 million buyers who bought President Donald Trump’s memecoin have misplaced money, in accordance with The New York Occasions, citing cryptocurrency analytics […]

Kenyan Treasury Pushes 30% Reserve Requirement as Stablecoin Firms Warn of Higher Costs

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Kenya’s National Treasury and cryptocurrency exchanges are in a standoff over a proposed regulation requiring stablecoin issuers to hold at least 30% of their asset reserves in local commercial banks. Protecting the Local Market Cryptocurrency exchanges and Kenya’s National Treasury are reportedly locked in a standoff over a proposed regulation that would force stablecoin issuers […]

Brazilian Federal Police Dismantle $2 Billion Crypto Money Laundering Ring Linked to the PCC Cartel

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The operation, named “Exchange,” involved the participation of over 50 officers who executed 13 search and seizure warrants and 11 temporary arrest warrants in the state of Sao Paulo. The organization used crypto to launder illicit funds tied to Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). Brazil Terminates PCC-Linked Crypto Money Laundering Ring The Brazilian Federal […]

“Everything is Ready”: Russia Finalizes Preparations for Nationwide CBDC Rollout

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Elvira Nabiullina, Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, burdened that the primary banks and enormous retail companies have been “ready for the widespread use of the digital ruble. The rollout of Russia’s CBDC is programmed for next September. Central Bank of Russia Ready for Digital Ruble Rollout The Central Bank of Russia has reaffirmed […]

UAE Central Bank Clears DDSC for VARA Platforms, Bringing Dirham Stablecoin to Consumers

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The Central Financial institution of the UAE has granted a no-objection certificate to the dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC, allowing it to record on regulated trade platforms. Federal Oversight and the Retail Transition The UAE dirham-backed stablecoin DDSC has reportedly secured a no-objection certificate from the Central Bank of the UAE. The approval opens the door for DDSC […]

Queensland Mother Discovered a $1.1 Million Lottery Win on Facebook

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A Queensland mother discovered she’d gained 1.6 million Australian dollars, about $1.1 million, in the June 6 Saturday Gold Lotto after recognizing a Facebook publish from the Lott Members Club a few profitable ticket bought near her. Because the ticket wasn’t registered, the couple only confirmed the jackpot after checking the numbers, they usually plan […]

SARS Pushes New Crypto Tax Rules for 6 Million Users as Audits Ramp up Across South Africa

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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published its guidance on the taxation of crypto assets to standardize compliance for an estimated 6 million local users. SARS Targets Six Million Users The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has released guidance on the taxation of crypto assets, a major regulatory push to standardize compliance across the […]

Hyperliquid Helps VALR Launch Over 200 Perpetual Markets as Decentralized Liquidity Gains Ground

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Crypto exchange VALR is introducing perps, a new derivatives product offering over 200 cross-asset perpetual futures markets. Evolution of the Perpetuals Market Cryptocurrency exchange VALR announced it is preparing to roll out a major expansion of its derivatives offering with the launch of “Perps,” a cross-asset perpetual futures product that will introduce more than 200 […]

Coinbase Showcases Progress Toward All-in-One Financial Platform

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A wide-ranging product recap confirmed how Coinbase has superior its “every asset, every market, one platform” strategy across trading, payments, artificial intelligence, stablecoins, and on-chain infrastructure. How Coinbase Is Building Beyond Crypto Buying and selling Crypto change Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) revealed on July 1 a month-to-month recap outlining progress toward making more belongings tradable by way of a single […]

Ripple Joins America250’s Giving 4th Campaign, Pledges $10,000 XRP Donation Match for Veterans

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Ripple joined America250’s Giving 4th campaign on July 4 with a pledge to match donations in XRP supporting the Call of Duty Endowment. The effort links Independence Day charitable giving with programs helping veterans move into civilian jobs. Why Did Ripple Join the Giving 4th Campaign? Ripple announced on July 4 its participation in Giving […]

Grayscale Spotlights the Applications Fueling Solana’s Rapid Growth

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Grayscale says Solana’s rising software ecosystem is driving major on-chain exercise, with the community averaging greater than 100 million day by day transactions year-to-date and supporting greater than 1,000 decentralized purposes. Why Purposes Are Fueling Solana’s Progress Solana’s current progress is being tied on to the purposes operating on its community, in accordance with Grayscale Head of Analysis […]

Central Banks Add 41 Tonnes of Gold in May as Record 45% Plan to Buy More

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Central banks added a net 41 tonnes of gold to official reserves in May, World Gold Council data published July 2 shows, extending a buying wave that has averaged 1,000 tonnes a year over the past four years. A record 45% of reserve managers expect their own institutions to add more within the next 12 […]

Ethereum’s X Account Gets Fact-Checked by ZachXBT: ‘Proton Takes Bitcoin, Not ETH, for Subscriptions’

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Onchain investigator ZachXBT publicly corrected the official Ethereum X account on July four, mentioning that privacy company Proton accepts only bitcoin, not ether, as a cryptocurrency cost choice for its subscriptions. The Callout Replying on to a submit from Ethereum’s official account, ZachXBT wrote on X: “Proton doesn't at present accept Ethereum as cost […]

US Treasury Opens ‘Trump Accounts’ to Stock Donations as 6 Million Families Enroll

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The U.S. Treasury will settle for philanthropic donations of publicly traded inventory to fund Trump Accounts, Secretary Scott Bessent introduced two days earlier than the youngsters’s savings program launched, with greater than 6 million families already signed up. How the Stock Donation Pipeline Works The Treasury Department stated it can settle for giant philanthropic contributions of readily tradable […]

Trump Discloses 327 Stock Purchases Made One Day Before His Tariff Pause Rally

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President Donald Trump’s investment accounts made 327 previously undisclosed stock purchases worth as much as $12.8 million on April 8, 2025, one day before his surprise tariff pause sent the S&P 500 up 9.5% in its eighth-best session in history, a new filing shows. A 927-Page Filing Lands More Than a Year Late The purchases […]

US Senator Seeks Memecoin Ban for Trump and Elected Officials After $636 Million Disclosure

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A renewed ethics struggle over President Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings has sharpened as U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand pushes to ban elected officials from taking advantage of digital belongings they create or promote whereas in office. Why Trump’s Crypto Earnings Intensified the Ethics Debate U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) renewed her push on July 3, 2026, to […]

Strategy CEO Shares Personal Refugee Story Behind His Belief That Bitcoin Is Freedom

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Strategy’s CEO linked his household’s escape from Vietnam in 1978 to his belief that bitcoin can provide people with financial freedom by way of clear rules, property rights, and individual sovereignty. Why Did Strategy’s CEO Connect Bitcoin to America’s Promise? Technique CEO Phong Le, head of Technique Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), the most important corporate holder of bitcoin, shared […]

Gold and Silver Tighten Ratio to 66.9 as Both Metals Roar Higher

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Gold and silver posted their strongest weekly performance in more than a month after a disappointing U.S. jobs report forced traders to rethink Federal Reserve policy. Gold prices climbed from lows near $4,012 per ounce on June 30 to close around $4,175 by July 3, a gain of roughly 2.1%. It marked the metal’s first […]

$75 Million Prize Pool Pushes Esports World Cup 2026 Into New Global Era

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The Esports World Cup 2026 will convey the world’s largest aggressive gaming pageant to Paris with a $75 million prize pool, 25 tournaments, and a Club Championship race constructed to reward the deepest organizations in esports. Paris Takes Esports’ Largest Stage The event runs from July 6 to Aug. 23 at Paris Expo Porte de […]

Zcash Price Climbs 13% in a Week as Network Preps Ironwood Upgrade

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Zcash developers are closing in on a July 21 mainnet launch for Ironwood, a network upgrade constructed to let any node operator confirm the coin’s circulating provide on day one. The improve traces back to a discovery on Might 29. Security researcher Taylor Hornby, working underneath contract for Shielded Labs, discovered a soundness flaw inside […]

$293B Bitcoin ‘Noah Doe’ Lawsuit Faces Major Test After First Wallet Holder Files Motion to Dismiss

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A pseudonymous bitcoin holder has become the first named defendant to challenge New York’s closely watched lawsuit seeking ownership of roughly 3.8 million BTC, as another wallet named in the case moved 500 BTC on July 2, further undermining claims the coins were abandoned. Inside the $293 Billion Bitcoin Claim The lawsuit, filed March 11, […]

US Money Supply Hits Record $23 Trillion as Critics See a New Fed-Fueled Bubble

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The U.S. money supply climbed to $23.05 trillion in May, the first time the Federal Reserve’s M2 gauge has ever crossed the $23 trillion mark. The record lands as critics have accused the Fed of quietly restarting stimulus. Inside the Federal Reserve’s Latest Numbers The Federal Reserve’s H.6 money stock release, published yesterday, put seasonally […]

Trader’s Portfolio Gains $193M in a Week While Another Investor’s Early ANSEM Exit Costs Them $2.38M

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Crypto trader Ansem’s portfolio has gained more than $193 million in a single week on the back of his namesake ANSEM meme coin, per Lookonchain. The same firm flagged an airdrop recipient who left $2.38 million on the table by selling early. A Namesake Token Mints a Nine-Figure Week Lookonchain, a firm that traces wallet […]

Robinhood Chain Enters The Chat, Metaplanet Digs Deep, And More – Weekly Recap

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Robinhood deepened its onchain push with the launch of Robinhood Chain, while Metaplanet expanded its bitcoin treasury to 43,000 BTC. Grayscale then outlined two possible paths out of bitcoin’s bear market as key catalysts approach, and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tied crypto more directly to America’s debt and monetary problems. Metamask also entered the yield-and-payments […]

RWA Inc’s Kevin Yunai Says Platforms Must Build Liquidity to Unlock $320 Billion RWA Market

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Real-world asset tokenization has moved beyond the question of whether assets can be brought onchain. According to RWA Inc founder and CEO Kevin Yunai, the next challenge is turning those assets into liquid, compliant, and productive financial instruments. Tokenized Assets Must Become Tradable to Unlock Real Value The real-world asset ( RWA) sector has spent […]

THEA Raises $8 Million to Build Solana-Based AI Settlement Network

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THEA has raised $8 million in strategic funding to expand its behavioral AI infrastructure and develop Thea Network. The project aims to create a trust-minimized settlement layer for AI services, using off-chain compute, Solana anchoring and zero-knowledge proofs. Maven 11 and Spartan Back THEA’s $8 Million Push Into AI Settlement Infrastructure THEA has closed an […]

Binance Returns to the Philippines Through Regulated Local Partnership

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Binance is reentering the Philippines via an SEC-approved regulatory sandbox operated by Blockshoals Technologies Inc. The supervised framework begins with a 90-day methods integration, permitting Binance to offer crypto-asset providers by means of a regionally regulated companion after testing is completed. Binance’s Philippine Entry Begins Via an SEC-Accredited Sandbox Crypto change Binance introduced its entry into the […]

Why Brazil’s Central Bank Wants to Classify Stablecoins as Electronic Monetary Instruments

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In a Brazilian Congress listening to, Fábio Araújo, advisor for the Monetary System Regulation Division (Denor), careworn that, in contrast to other crypto belongings, stablecoins have specific traits that may be better regulated if they have been categorized as financial devices as an alternative of as digital belongings. Central Bank of Brazil pushes for electronic cash regulation for stablecoins The talk […]

AI and Crypto Payments Raise New Questions for Autonomous Transactions

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AI agents may soon begin transacting on their own, but the real tension lies in whether existing payment systems can handle machines that need programmable, always-on rails. Why Payment Infrastructure Is Becoming the Main Question AI and crypto payments are moving into the same discussion because autonomous agents may need more than intelligence to operate […]

Gold Rally Sparks Fresh Doubts About the Federal Reserve’s Next Move

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Gold climbed on July three after weak U.S. jobs knowledge undermined the market’s perception that the Federal Reserve will keep larger interest rates for longer, elevating considerations that buyers might have misjudged the Fed’s trajectory. Why Did Gold Shift When the Fed Narrative Appeared Firm? Gold’s rally on July 3 challenged one of the market’s […]

Strategy’s Bitcoin Stack Raises the Key Question: What Can It Do Instead of Selling BTC?

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Technique has options to selling bitcoin. A brand new research points to options that would increase money with out decreasing its bitcoin holdings. After overhauling its capital administration amid strain on its preferred-stock construction, the key query is whether or not Strategy can generate liquidity without selling bitcoin. Why Selling Bitcoin Turned the Central Concern Strain built after weeks […]

Visa Launches Stablecoin Pilot With M-Pesa in DRC to Test Cross-Border Transfers

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Visa, M-Pesa and Onafriq have launched a pilot program in the Democratic Republic of Congo using U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins to settle cross-border mobile transactions. Blockchain Meets Mobile Money Financial services giant Visa, mobile money platform M-Pesa, and pan-African payments network Onafriq have launched a pilot program using stablecoins to settle cross-border mobile transactions in the […]

OKX Announces Direct Crypto Aid for Venezuelans Hit by Devastating Twin Earthquakes

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The trade needs to assist Venezuelans who have been hit by twin earthquakes last week and is now giving 20 USDT to users with proof of tackle verifying they reside in La Guaira, the state most affected by this pure catastrophe. OKX Opens Airdrop for Venezuelan Earthquake Victims OKX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges by […]

Former Blackrock Executive Defends Ethereum as Solana’s Validator Count Shrinks to 800

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Sharplink co-CEO Joseph Chalom, a former Blackrock government, has pushed back on claims that Ethereum has a “tradition drawback,” arguing its 900,000-plus validators and one million-plus developers give it a decentralization edge Solana can't match. Chalom Rejects the ‘Culture Drawback’ Narrative Joseph Chalom, co-chief government of ether treasury agency Sharplink and former head of digital […]

Traders Push Bitcoin Back Above $62,000 as $31M Liquidations Signal Cooling Volatility

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Bitcoin stabilized near $62,000 after a brief dip to $61,300, posting a modest 1.5% daily rise—far weaker than the approximately 3% surges seen on July 1–2. Liquidations Drop Sharply Amid Marginal Gains Bitcoin consolidated between $61,000 and $62,000 following sizable gains during the first two days of July, as rising selling pressure capped its bullish […]

ChatGPT, Claude Fable and Grok Forecast Whether Satoshi’s 1.1M Bitcoin Fortune Ever Moves

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Satoshi Nakamoto remains Bitcoin’s most coveted thriller, with the creator’s true id continuing to captivate researchers, journalists, cryptographers, and fanatics more than 17 years after the community’s launch. To discover whether that mystery will ever be solved, several of immediately’s prime synthetic intelligence (AI) fashions used Bayesian state of affairs timber to estimate the chances that Nakamoto’s […]

Open USD Backlash: Consortium Faces Allegations of Faking Key Stablecoin Partnerships

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Some corporations that seemed to be listed within the Open USD Consortium have refused to approve their inclusion. Blockmedia’s BD Head, Tony Chung, indicated that Korean powerhouse Samsung burdened it didn't consent, whereas other names additionally provided comparable takes. Open USD Immersed in Unapproved Inclusion Scandal With Corporations Like Samsung Open Commonplace, the consortium […]

Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin Just 21% Odds of Hitting $70K in July, Even as ETF Money Returns

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Polymarket traders are pricing only a 21% probability that bitcoin hits $70,000 earlier than the top of July, with the coin buying and selling near $61,600. The skepticism persists whilst U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs simply posted their strongest day by day influx since early Might. Betting on a Bounce, Not a Breakout Prediction market merchants see bitcoin recovering this […]

First Law Enforcement Group Backs CLARITY Act as Lummis Continues to Press for July Senate Vote

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The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives has become the first major law enforcement group to endorse the Clarity Act, handing the crypto bill fresh momentum as Senator Cynthia Lummis pushes for a Senate floor vote this month. The bill needs 60 votes to pass. An Unexpected Ally The National Organization of Black Law […]

Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale

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Crypto’s largest trade logged more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, a three-year document, just as bitcoin miner Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC value $30.72 million into NYDIG custody. A Report Day for Ether Withdrawals Binance processed more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, the very best rely in over […]

‘Nothing Illegal, Nothing Wrong’: Trump Defends $1.4 Billion Crypto Profits From 2025

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President Donald Trump has brushed off ethics concerns over the at least $1.4 billion his family ventures earned from crypto in 2025, insisting there is “nothing illegal” about the haul. He also said he does not track the details of the profits. Trump Waves Off Conflict Questions President Donald Trump on July 2 defended the […]

Fidelity’s FBTC Leads $222 Million Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 10 Days of Outflows

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Crypto ETF flows rebounded on Thursday, July 2, with bitcoin ETFs drawing $221.72 million, their largest inflow since May 5 and the first positive session after 10 straight days of outflows. Crypto ETFs Turn All Green as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Attract Fresh Capital The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market finally caught a bid. […]

Saylor Takes ‘Digital Credit’ Pitch to Goldman Sachs as Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Lending Tops $11 Billion

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Michael Saylor used a Goldman Sachs digital-assets convention in London to argue that bitcoin’s subsequent part is “digital credit score,” a market he says has swelled previous $11 billion in a yr. His agency, Technique, now holds 847,363 BTC. Saylor Brings Bitcoin to Goldman’s Desk Michael Saylor, government chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), used a […]

Santiment: XRP Returns Sink to Lowest Levels Since December 2020 as Relief Rally Odds Climb

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XRP holders are sitting on some of their steepest average losses in years, according to analytics firm Santiment, a setup it says has historically preceded relief rallies. The average trader is down roughly 47%. A Rare Loss Zone The average XRP trader is deep in the red, and analytics firm Santiment says that extreme pain […]

Same Risk, Same Rules: Brazil to Regulate Crypto VASPs Like Traditional Securities Brokerages

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The Brazilian central bank has now included VASPS underneath Sort three classification, with the same requirements as brokerage and securities distribution companies. Moreover, the principles handed exclude VASPs from receiving Phase 5 classification, a simplified regime for establishments with a low danger profile. Central Bank of Brazil Equalizes Compliance Remedy Between VASPs and Securities Brokerages […]

Stablecoins Surge 2% in Brazil as the Central Bank Triggers a New ‘Samba Premium’

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The Central Financial institution of Brazil lately despatched a notification to several financial establishments concerning the attainable misuse of objective buildings to import crypto into Brazil and act as intermediaries. This was sufficient to ship stablecoin costs up by 2%, as actors fearful about liquidity channels. Central Bank of Brazil’s Interpretation Gave Rise to a Short-term […]

Ireland’s CAB Cracks Third Bitcoin Wallet, Recovers $31 Million From Cannabis Grower

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Ireland’s Felony Belongings Bureau (CAB) reportedly pulled one other 500 bitcoin out of a decade-dormant pockets this week, bringing its 2026 restoration complete from a single hashish supplier’s stash to 1,500 BTC, value more than $92 million at current prices. The bureau, working with Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, has now accessed three of 12 wallets tied […]

These 12-Sided Roman Bronze Objects Have Kept Their Secret Since 1739

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First found in 1739, greater than 100 Gallo-Roman dodecahedrons have since turned up, largely throughout the northwestern provinces of the Roman Empire. The hole bronze items, constructed with 12 pentagonal faces and small spheres at every vertex, nonetheless haven't any agreed-upon function despite many years of analysis and dozens of competing theories. Archaeologists maintain pulling the […]

Fhenix Combines With Sunscreen to Build Quantum-Resistant FHE for Finance, AI and Payments

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Blockchain privateness agency Fhenix has acquired Sunscreen, an early-stage developer specializing in absolutely homomorphic encryption for Web3 purposes. A Shift in Web3 Privacy Infrastructure Blockchain privateness agency Fhenix announced July 2 the acquisition of Sunscreen, an early-stage developer of absolutely homomorphic encryption (FHE), know-how for Web3 purposes. As part of the transaction, Sunscreen founder Ravital […]

Experts Say June $4.5B ETF Exit Reflects Macro Shift, Not Bitcoin Weakness

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Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a record $4.5 billion in net outflows in June, marking the worst monthly withdrawal since their 2024 approval. Record Outflows Hit Bitcoin Funds Net outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) topped $4.5 billion in June 2026, making it the worst monthly withdrawal since their approval in early 2024. […]

India Issues Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Features Amid Impersonation Concerns

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The Indian government has reportedly issued notices to Telegram and Sign over username options, warning they might allow impersonation and fraud, after taking comparable motion towards WhatsApp. Regulatory Scrutiny Expands Over Username Options on Messaging Platforms The Indian authorities has reportedly issued notices to Telegram and Sign underneath the Info Know-how Act, 2000, and the […]

Lummis Fires Back at Warren, Says CLARITY Act Has 16+ Illicit Finance Safeguards

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Senator Cynthia Lummis said the CLARITY Act contains more than 16 illicit finance safeguards, pushing back against claims that the legislation would create loopholes for money laundering and sanctions evasion. Lummis Says CLARITY Act Contains More Than 16 Anti-Money Laundering Safeguards U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) pushed back against criticism of the Digital Asset Market […]

Senate Urged to Vote on CLARITY Act Before August Recess as Lawmakers Return July 13

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The Senate faces mounting pressure to act on the CLARITY Act before its August recess, and failure to advance it now could stall years of bipartisan work while leaving the crypto industry in regulatory limbo. Limited July Schedule Raises Urgency for Floor Vote Efforts to pass a federal crypto market-structure bill have entered a critical […]

Nigeria’s EFCC Pushes $9.2M Crypto Fraud Case Against Alleged Scammer After Bitcoin Transfer

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Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged Usie Otukpa Osang with eight counts of fraud for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency scam. EFCC Charges Suspect Over Crypto Fraud Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency has charged a man accused of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar crypto investment scam that defrauded an Australian investor, officials announced. The […]

Metaplanet Buys 2,823 Bitcoins for $225M as Treasury Reaches 43,000 BTC Holdings

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Metaplanet bought 2,823 bitcoin during Q2 2026 for $225 million at a mean worth of $78,872 per bitcoin. This grew its complete treasury to 43,000 BTC, with an combination lifetime value basis of $four.09 billion. Treasury Progress and Portfolio Worth Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc., announced on July 1 that it purchased 2,823 bitcoins […]

SBI Crypto Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Pool as 20,412 PH/s Hunts for a New Home

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SBI Crypto is shutting down its bitcoin mining pool, closing out greater than 5 years of operation on July 31, 2026. The company launched the pool in March 2021 as a part of SBI Holdings’ push into digital belongings. At this time it sits between the 10th and 11th largest Bitcoin mining pool by hashrate, controlling 20,412.11 PH/s. […]

Euroclear Sues in Brussels to Block Moscow Court Ruling on $232 Billion in Russian Assets

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Euroclear, one of the largest European clearinghouses, argues that the trial it faced in Russia, where courts ordered it to release nearly $232 billion in blocked assets, was unfair. Euroclear fears that some of its assets in international jurisdictions might be affected. Euroclear Introduces Lawsuit Against the Central Bank of Russia in $231.5 Billion Showdown […]

Bitcoin Pushes Above $62,000 After Whales Add 270,000 BTC, Forcing $130M in Short Losses

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Bitcoin rebounded to a day by day high of $62,137, marking a three% 24-hour achieve and establishing a shiny start to July after bouncing off a current low of $57,735. Liquidations Flip the Script on Derivatives On Thursday, bitcoin logged additional marginal positive factors, briefly breaching the $62,000 threshold and widening the gap from a year-to-date low of […]

Bitcoin Core Developer Warns Users to Pause BTC Transfers When BIP-110 Deadline Nears

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Bitcoin core developer Jon Atack is telling customers to hold off on transactions through the second week of August 2026, pointing to reorg danger tied to BIP-110’s activation window. Atack posted the warning on X on June 29, 2026. He stated he plans to run both a customized version of Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots […]

Ondo Brings Blackrock IVV ETF and Micron Shares Onchain in US Regulatory First

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Ondo Finance tokenized U.S. securities for the first time inside existing regulatory boundaries, using Blackrock’s Ishares Core S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF) and Micron stock as its opening deployment. Ondo announced the launch on Thursday, working with Broadridge Financial Solutions to handle proxy voting and shareholder communications for token holders. Broadridge trades on the NYSE […]

Anchorage Digital Adds Lido Support, Opens Liquid Staking Access for Institutions

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Anchorage Digital, the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has integrated with Lido, the largest liquid staking protocol on Ethereum. The announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News says that the integration lets institutional clients connect to the Lido dApp directly from the Anchorage Digital platform. From there, they can mint and burn wstETH, […]

Report: FBI Director Kash Patel Sat on $250K Strategy Stock Buy for 6 Months

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FBI Director Kash Patel bought as much as $250,000 in Strategy stock last November and waited six months to tell federal ethics regulators about it, a NOTUS analysis details. Patel purchased between $100,001 and $250,000 worth of Strategy (MSTR), the business intelligence company that holds bitcoin on its balance sheet, on Nov. 21, 2025. He […]

Metamask Launches Money Account With up to 4% APY and Mastercard Spending Access

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Metamask has launched Money Account, a self-custodial feature that lets users earn up to about 4% APY on mUSD while trading, sending, and spending from the same balance. Mastercard and Metamask Bring up to 4% APY Stablecoin Accounts to Everyday Payments Metamask is turning its wallet into something closer to a full financial account. The […]

Bitcoin Traders Brace for $62K Test After Rebound From $57,735 Low

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Bitcoin climbed to $61,211 early Thursday, a rebound of more than 5% off its 24-hour low. The move puts price back near the top of its daily range as short-term momentum indicators turn bullish while longer-term averages keep sellers in control. Bitcoin Fights Back After the June Selloff The bounce follows a pullback that traders […]

Crypto Lending Drops to $23.3 Billion as Tether Holds 68% of CeFi Loan Market in Q1

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Centralized crypto lending loan books fell 6% in Q1 2026 to $23.3 billion, marking the sector’s first quarterly contraction since Q3 2024. Tether remains dominant, but Maple, Nexo and Coinbase gained share as Galaxy and Ledn saw the steepest pullbacks. CeFi Crypto Lending Falls 6% as Maple, Nexo and Coinbase Gain Market Share Centralized finance […]

Crypto ETFs Split as Ether, HYPE and Solana Gain While Bitcoin Loses $295 Million

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Crypto ETF flows remained uneven on Wednesday, July 1, as bitcoin funds posted a $294.62 million outflow, extending their redemption streak to 10 trading days. Ether, HYPE and solana ETFs drew fresh inflows, while XRP products slipped into the red. Ether ETFs Add $14.9 Million as Bitcoin Funds Extend 10 Straight Days of Outflows The […]

French Police Expand Crypto Security After 77 Kidnapping Cases Drive New Protection Push

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French Minister of the Interior Laurent Nuñez announced a new security plan to protect cryptocurrency professionals following a sharp rise in violent crimes targeting the sector. French Minister Seeks to Reassure Industry French authorities are rolling out an expanded security initiative to counter a sharp rise in violent crimes targeting cryptocurrency professionals. Interior Minister Laurent […]

Ionic Raises $400M as AI Revenue Tops Bitcoin Mining Ahead of Nasdaq Listing

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Ionic Digital, the bitcoin miner formed out of the Celsius bankruptcy, filed to go public on Nasdaq after a sharp pullback in its mining operations and a rapid shift toward AI infrastructure leasing. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) […]

Theo Invests $20 Million in Fidelity’s Tokenized Fund to Expand Onchain Treasuries

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Theo has allocated $20 million from its thBILL product into Fidelity International’s tokenized USD Digital Liquidity Fund. The move makes thBILL one of the few onchain Treasury products backed by instruments from both Fidelity International and Wellington Management. Sygnum Supports Theo’s $20 Million Move Into Fidelity’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Theo has allocated $20 million into […]

Billionaire Crypto Investor Faces $132,000 Donation Cap as UK Bill Squeezes Overseas Funding

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A Thailand-based crypto billionaire’s attempt to influence Nigel Farage and Reform UK is set to be blocked by an upcoming UK legislative crackdown on political donations, despite his efforts to bypass the rules. The Kingmaker and His Deep Pockets A bid by Thailand-based crypto investor and British billionaire Christopher Harborne to maintain his multi-million-dollar funding […]

BNB Chain Unveils AI Agent Studio With Wallets, Payments and AWS Cloud Integration

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BNB Chain has launched BNB Agent Studio, a developer platform for creating AI agents with wallets, onchain identities, payments and cloud hosting from a single prompt. The tool is built with AWS infrastructure and is designed to make autonomous agents easier to deploy, own, and operate. AWS and BNB Chain Launch AI Agent Studio With […]

Robert Kiyosaki Says Spiritual Mission Led Him to Financial Education

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Robert Kiyosaki said an Indian guru’s advice led him to rethink his life’s mission, eventually prompting him to leave manufacturing and teach the financial lessons he learned from his “rich dad,” a pursuit he says grew into a global business. The Question That Changed Robert Kiyosaki’s Path Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance […]

Why Bitcoin Retested $58K Despite Supportive Macro Backdrop

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Bitcoin retreated toward $58K despite improving financial conditions, highlighting an unusual market divergence. Analysts said persistent crypto-specific selling, rather than broader macroeconomic pressure, has kept the asset disconnected from equities, Treasury yields, and gold. Why Did Bitcoin Fall While Traditional Markets Improved? According to the Bitfinex Alpha report published July 1, bitcoin began the third […]

Robinhood Chain Mainnet Launch Marks Most Ambitious Global Expansion and Product Vision to Date

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Robinhood launched Robinhood Chain as part of what it called “our most ambitious global expansion and product vision to date,” positioning the new blockchain as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized finance. Why Robinhood Chain Became the Center of a Bigger Ownership Push Robinhood Markets (Nasdaq: HOOD) made its new blockchain platform, Robinhood Chain, […]

Ripple Spotlights 8 Key RLUSD Developments Shaping Global Payments Push

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RLUSD is gaining broader institutional traction as Ripple highlights eight developments across payments, infrastructure, and global access. Mastercard support, Japanese approval, and new regional integrations show the stablecoin’s expanding role. 8 Developments Reflect RLUSD’s Expanding Role Across Markets and Infrastructure Interest in Ripple USD (RLUSD) continues to build as the stablecoin adds new connections across […]

Coinbase CEO Says America Needs Hard-Backed Currency as US Debt Nears Breaking Point

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Binance Addresses MiCA Transition as EU Regulatory Changes Take Effect

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As Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) rules took effect in the European Union, Binance said it is working to support affected users while implementing the required adjustments. The exchange emphasized that customer assets remain secure and outlined the options available to users as the transition continues. Binance Says User Assets Remain Safe as EU Crypto Rules […]

Ethereum’s Identity Crisis: Foundation Veteran Concedes ETH Has No Clear ‘Value Story’

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Ethereum is confronting a narrative problem, with a leading researcher conceding the network still lacks a clear value story after years below $5,000. A Candid Admission on ETH’s Purpose The concession surfaced on journalist Laura Shin’s Unchained podcast, where Ansgar Dietrichs, a former Ethereum Foundation researcher now with the newly launched research lab Ethlabs, discussed […]

Adin Ross Hits 9,990x Max Win on Rainbet Slot During World Cup Stream

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Kick streamer Adin Ross landed the top multiplier on a World Cup-themed crypto-casino slot during a stream on Rainbet, the latest high-profile influencer wager to circulate as the tournament drives football-themed gambling content. A max-win clip rides World Cup interest Adin Ross triggered the top 9,990x multiplier on BGaming’s “Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup” slot during […]

STBL Launches USST Stablecoin on Stellar as Institutions Chase Real-World Asset Liquidity

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STBL has launched USST, an institutional-grade stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWAs), on the Stellar network. The launch, announced July 1 and shared with Bitcoin.com News, comes through a partnership between STBL and the Stellar Development Foundation. USST runs on STBL‘s Stablecoin 2.0 infrastructure and gives institutional holders of tokenized treasuries a way to access […]

Farside Warns Strategy’s 12% STRC Dividend Plan Could Weaken Investor Confidence

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Farside Investors says Strategy’s STRC preferred product carries structural risks tied to its discretionary coupon and price-stability mechanism. The critique lands as Strategy shifts toward active balance-sheet management, including a dollar reserve, preferred buybacks, and possible bitcoin sales. Strategy Shifts Bitcoin Strategy as Farside Challenges STRC Price Support Model Strategy’s move to create a Digital […]

EU’s MiCA Deadline Reshapes Crypto Market as Spain Approves Venga

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Spanish regulator National Securities Market Commission have authorized cryptocurrency platform Venga to operate under the European Union’s new Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. Industry Consolidation Under Tight Standards Spanish regulators have authorized cryptocurrency platform Venga to operate under the European Union’s landmark Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), making it one of fewer than 15 entities in […]

Prediction Markets Peg USMNT as Favorite Against Bosnia, With Oddsmakers Hoping For Penalty Shootout

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Prediction markets have pegged the United States as an overwhelming favorite to reach the World Cup’s Round of 16 when the host nation meets Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, even as traders soured on the Americans’ odds of winning the tournament outright. How the markets see USA-Bosnia At the time of writing, the USA […]

WhiteBIT Introduces TradeFi as Demand Grows for Multi-Asset Trading

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New TradeFi category launches with 45+ perpetual pairs linked to price movements across commodities, equities, and ETFs* within crypto interface WhiteBIT, the largest European cryptocurrency exchange by traffic, has announced the launch of TradeFi — a new market category designed to give users the opportunity to trade traditional financial instruments just like crypto. The new […]

Zuckerberg Eyed Kalshi Buyout Before Developing Meta’s Own Prediction App

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Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg approached prediction-market leader Kalshi about a takeover before ordering his own team to build a competing app, according to a new report. How a buy-then-build turned into a contested market NPR reported Monday that Zuckerberg met Kalshi co-founder and CEO Tarek Mansour last year to discuss buying the exchange as […]

Ethereum Institutional Opens Doors to Banks With Zero Advisory Fees Attached

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A group of former Ethereum Foundation staffers has launched a new nonprofit built to give banks and asset managers a single point of contact inside the Ethereum ecosystem. Ethereum Institutional debuted in 2026 as an independent organization dedicated to institutional adoption of Ethereum, its layer-2 networks, and its broader application stack. The group was incubated […]

Bitcoin ETFs Hit 9-Day Outflow Streak With $223 Million Exit as June Ends in the Red

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Crypto ETF flows turned broadly negative on Tuesday, June 30, with bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and HYPE ETFs all ending the session in the red. Bitcoin ETFs led the decline with $222.64 million in outflows, while ether funds posted another $27.60 million exit. Crypto ETF Selloff Deepens as Bitcoin, Ether and Altcoin Funds All Finish […]

Prediction Market World Debuts on Solana, Lets Traders Bet on Bitcoin Moves and World Cup Outcomes

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World went live on Solana on Wednesday, opening a fully onchain prediction market inside the Phantom wallet. The platform lets users trade on outcomes ranging from bitcoin’s short-term price moves to the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, without moving funds into a separate app or custodial account. The project was previously in stealth mode and […]

Crédit Agricole, World’s Largest Cooperative Bank, Launches Stablecoin EURXT

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Crédit Agricole S.A. has launched a euro-backed stablecoin called EURXT and used it to settle the first subscription into a tokenized money market fund in Europe. According to the announcement on Wednesday, the bank issued the token through CACEIS, its asset servicing arm, on the Ethereum blockchain. EURXT follows the ERC-20 standard and carries a […]

Tron Hits Record Highs in June, Topping 385 Million Transactions and 26.9 Million Active Accounts

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The Tron network set fresh usage records in June, with Lookonchain reporting that the ecosystem recently surpassed 385 million total transactions and 26.9 million wallet addresses as its stablecoin-driven activity has accelerated. A Record Month for Network Activity Onchain data showed the network reaching new all-time highs in June 2026, with figures circulated by analytics […]

Crypto Becomes America’s Top Corporate Political Donor With $189 Million Poured Into 2026 Midterms

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The cryptocurrency industry has spent $189 million influencing the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, making it the single largest source of corporate political money in the country. Crypto Outspends Its Entire 2024 War Chest The figure already exceeds the roughly $170 million the industry deployed across the entire 2024 election cycle, Public Citizen said. Crypto now […]

Binance and CZ Sued for $200 Million in UK Over ‘Unauthorized’ Derivatives Sold to 1,700 Traders

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Nearly 1,700 UK investors have filed a £150 million (nearly $200 million) claim against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao in London’s High Court, alleging the exchange sold them high-risk crypto derivatives it was never authorized to offer. A Decade-Old Marketing Push Under Scrutiny The claimants allege that Binance began marketing complex leveraged derivative products to […]

Trump: $1.4 Billion in 2025 Crypto Earnings as Bitcoin, Ether, Memecoins and World Liberty Populate Filing

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President Donald Trump reported at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related earnings for 2025 in his latest federal financial disclosure, with memecoin royalties and token sales from his family’s crypto venture driving the bulk of the haul. A Record Crypto Payday in Trump’s First Year Back in Office The figures cover 2025, the first year of […]

Bitcoin Falls Below $58,000 as Quarter-End Selling and Strategy Jitters Deepen 2026 Losses

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Bitcoin slid under $58,000 on June 30, closing out its worst quarter in years as quarter-end selling, sustained ETF outflows, and fresh anxiety over Strategy Inc.’s pivot dragged the token to a 34% year-to-date loss. A Brutal June Caps a Losing Half-Year Bitcoin entered June trading above $73,500 and shed more than 20% over the […]

23 Years Later, a Boeing 727 That Took off in Angola Is Still Missing

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On May 25, 2003, a Boeing 727-223 registered as N844AA took off without authorization from Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda, Angola, with its lights out and transponder silent. The jet, once flown by American Airlines and later converted for diesel transport, triggered searches involving the FBI, CIA, and other U.S. agencies. No confirmed […]

Bank of Thailand Backs 1:1 Baht Stablecoin While Tightening Cross-Border Payment Rules

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The Bank of Thailand plans to open a public consultation on a proposed digital stablecoin that would require full 1:1 backing with Thai baht reserves. Baht-Pegged Stablecoin Framework The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce a stablecoin pegged to the national currency as part of an initiative to support financial innovation, central bank Governor Vitai […]

Binance Says $300 Million Annual Compliance Spend Helped Stop $10.53 Billion in Fraud

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Binance says it now spends about $300 million a year on compliance, with roughly one in four employees working in safety and oversight roles. The exchange said its systems have intercepted $10.53 billion in potential fraud and supported more than 313,000 law-enforcement requests. Binance Compliance Team of 1,500 Has Handled 313,000 Law Enforcement Requests Binance […]

Brazil Stablecoin Demand Explodes 158% Year-Over-Year to $2.6 Billion in May

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Recent data released by the Central Bank of Brazil reveals that demand for digital assets and stablecoins has exploded in Brazil, with purchases surging 155% YoY until May 2026, when Brazilians purchased $12.138 billion worth of these assets. Brazilian Digital Asset Demand Explodes in 2026 The hunger for digital assets in Brazil remains unquenched, even […]

Sharplink Adds 10,000 ETH as Corporate Treasury Grows to 886,725 Ether

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Sharplink bought another 10,000 ETH, lifting total holdings to 886,725 ETH as it continues to build one of the largest corporate ether treasuries. The company also repurchased more than 2.1 million shares, tying its capital strategy to growth in ETH per share. Sharplink Ties Share Buybacks to ETH Treasury in Long-Term Capital Strategy Sharplink has […]

Draftkings Drops Crypto.com, Launches Own Prediction Market Exchange

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Draftkings has taken more of its prediction-markets stack in-house, launching DKeX and shifting trading away from third-party infrastructure such as CME Group and Crypto.com, though the company has not publicly framed the move as a formal termination of those relationships. From renting rails to owning the exchange Draftkings launched DKeX on June 26, a proprietary […]

Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Authorization Reduces Risk of Forced BTC Selling, Analysts Say

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Strategy’s authorization to sell up to $1.25 billion in bitcoin to support its dollar reserve reduces the risk of forced BTC selling and signals a shift toward more active treasury management, analysts say. Strategy’s Bitcoin Authorization Marks a Shift in Treasury Management Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)’s authorization to sell up to $1.25 billion in bitcoin […]

XRP Gains From RLUSD Growth as $900M Trading Boom Deepens Liquidity, Evernorth Says

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XRP continues to strengthen its position as the core settlement asset as RLUSD activity accelerates, amplifying its role in facilitating trades and drawing increasing attention and demand toward the asset itself, according to Evernorth, an XRP treasury company. XRP Ledger Growth Accelerates as RLUSD Supply Expands Ripple USD (RLUSD)’s growth on the XRP Ledger is […]

JD Vance Quietly Doubles Down on Bitcoin, Filing Shows Stake up to $500K

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Vice President JD Vance reported holding between $250,001 and $500,000 in bitcoin in his 2025 annual financial disclosure, filed alongside President Donald Trump’s far larger crypto holdings. JD Vance’s Bitcoin Bet Grows Five-Fold Since His First Senate Disclosure The filing, an OGE Form 278e, listed “ bitcoin” under Part 6, Other Assets and Income. Vance […]

SEC Chair Says ‘Historic’ Crypto Clarity Lets Issuers Know Which Tokens Are Securities Before Launch

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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said Project Crypto delivers what he described as “historic” regulatory clarity, allowing digital asset issuers to determine before launch whether a token qualifies as a security subject to SEC oversight. He framed the initiative as a shift toward predictable rules that give entrepreneurs and investors upfront certainty while supporting compliant blockchain-based […]

Taiwan Unleashes Sweeping Crypto Law With 7-Year Prison Terms for Rule Breakers

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Taiwan passed the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing its first dedicated crypto law, and designated the Financial Supervisory Commission as the sole regulator. Strict Licensing and Operational Requirements Taiwan’s Legislature on June 30 approved the Virtual Asset Service Act, establishing the island’s first dedicated cryptocurrency law and designating the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) as the […]

Coinbase Institutional Head: ‘Over 40 Countries Commit to Buying Bitcoin’

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Coinbase Head of Institutional Strategy John D’Agostino told CNBC viewers this week that more than 40 countries have committed to bitcoin in some form for their national balance sheets. D’Agostino made the comments during a late June appearance widely clipped and shared on X on June 30. He described sovereign interest in bitcoin as a […]

Ark Invest Researcher Doubts Open USD Can Beat Circle After 16% Stock Drop

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Circle shares fell sharply on Tuesday, after a consortium of more than 140 companies, including Visa, Mastercard, Coinbase, and Blackrock, unveiled a new stablecoin built to compete directly with USDC. The stock CRCL closed down approximately 16.5%, trading as low as $63.10 after opening near $72.46. The prior close on June 29 was $75.96. The […]

SEC Opens 27-Question Review of Novel ETFs, Puts Crypto Products in Focus

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked the public on June 30, 2026, to weigh in on how it regulates exchange-traded funds built around crypto assets, event contracts, and other nontraditional holdings. SEC Opens Review With 27 Questions The agency published Release No. 33-11426, a formal request for comment that poses 27 questions but […]

Flare Targets XRPL Expansion With July 6 Vote on Songbird Confidential Compute Rollout

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Flare Network has scheduled a community governance vote from July 6 to July 13 to deploy Flare confidential compute on its Songbird canary network. Enhancing Cross-Chain Consensus Blockchain platform Flare has scheduled a community governance vote to deploy Flare Confidential Compute (FCC) on its Songbird canary network. The voting period will run from July 6 […]

RWA Global Signs $300 Million Deal to Tokenize China’s Clean Energy Infrastructure

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RWA Global has signed an advisory agreement with UAE-based Golden Dolphin to support the tokenization of about $300 million in Chinese new-energy mobility assets. The deal aims to build a compliant route for global investors to access China’s clean transport infrastructure through regulated digital securities. Golden Dolphin Taps RWA Global to Bring $300 Million in […]

Blackrock’s $300M IBIT Exit Extends Bitcoin ETF Outflow Streak to 8 Days

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened the week with continued pressure on bitcoin and ether funds, which posted combined outflows of $261.14 million. Altcoin ETFs told a different story, led by $15.34 million in XRP inflows, alongside fresh demand for Solana and HYPE products. XRP ETFs Add $15 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lose […]

Autheo Introduces the Internet Operating System: A Decentralized Coordination Layer for Web, Blockchain, and AI

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Sheridan, USA / Wyoming, June 30th, 2026, Chainwire Five years in the making, Autheo is launching its decentralized operating system on Mainnet — after public testnet adoption surpassed 1.8 million wallets, nearly 1 million smart contracts, and 8.8 million transactions. Autheo today formally introduced its decentralized operating system to the public: a coordination layer designed […]

140 Firms Including Coinbase and Ripple Launch the New Open USD Stablecoin

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Visa, Coinbase, Stripe, Mastercard and more than 140 other companies are launching a new stablecoin called Open USD, built to move money across borders without the fees that come with most existing tokens. Open Standard, the independent company set up to run the project, announced Open USD on Tuesday. The coin is designed for businesses […]

Centrifuge Signs $807B Asset Giant New York Life for First Tokenized Bond Product

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Centrifuge is bringing one of the largest asset managers in the world onto its tokenization platform. The company announced a partnership with New York Life Investment Management, which oversees roughly $807 billion in assets, to launch a tokenized version of its U.S. High Yield Corporate Bond Strategy. The product carries the ticker HYB and marks […]

Securitize Lists on NYSE July 2 as $400 Million SPAC Deal Finally Closes

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Securitize shareholders cleared the final hurdle for the company’s stock market debut on June 29, 2026, voting to approve a business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II. The deal sends Securitize, a blockchain platform that converts real estate, private credit and investment funds into tradable digital tokens, onto the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Trading […]

Landmark First: Coinbase Brings Stablecoin Funding to Europe’s Regulated Mutual Funds

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Coinbase has integrated its Payments infrastructure with Spiko, marking a “landmark first” that enables Europe’s first UCITS funds to accept EURC and USDC for near-instant subscriptions and redemptions on Base. Coinbase Payments Integration Enables EURC and USDC Subscriptions for Regulated Funds Institutional investors in Europe can now subscribe to and redeem holdings in regulated money […]

Japan’s Nikkei Poised for 36% Quarterly Surge, Its Biggest Since 1965

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Japan’s Nikkei 225 is on track for a 36% gain over the past three months, the sharpest quarterly advance in records going back to 1965, capping a record-setting run powered by artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks. A Historic Quarter in Tokyo The Nikkei 225, Japan’s benchmark stock index, is closing out the quarter with a […]

Grant Cardone Buys the Dip: Cardone Capital Tops 2,700 BTC With Bitcoin Near $59K

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Real estate mogul Grant Cardone said his firm, Cardone Capital, has pushed its bitcoin holdings past 2,700 BTC, adding to the stack as the cryptocurrency slid toward $59,000 recently. Stacking Sats With Rental Cash Cardone, a real estate investor and online finance personality, has turned bitcoin’s recent slide into a marketing pitch for his hybrid […]

Japanese Yen Sinks to 162.27, Its Weakest Since 1986, Reviving Intervention Bets

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The Japanese yen collapsed to 162.27 per U.S. dollar on June 30, its weakest level since 1986, intensifying speculation that Tokyo could step in to defend the currency for the second time this year. A Four-Decade Low The yen’s slide to a four-decade low has put Japanese authorities back on intervention watch. The currency has […]

XRP Clings to $1 as Onchain Activity Jumps 72% and Leverage Clears Out

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XRP is holding above the $1 mark even as its price action has stalled, with daily active addresses up roughly 72% in two weeks and derivatives leverage draining out of the market. Onchain Activity Heats Up XRP is clinging to $1 support, but the quiet in its price masks a pickup in network use. Daily […]

Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed’s Lisa Cook in 5-4 Ruling, But Expands His Reach

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The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook in a 5-4 decision, yet the same court handed the president broader power to fire the leaders of other federal agencies. A Split Decision for the Fed Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, joined by conservative […]

UK Unveils Final Crypto Rulebook as FCA Cuts Stablecoin Capital Floor

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The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority published its final cryptoasset rulebook on June 30, lowering the capital floor for stablecoin issuers to 1% of issued value as it set an October 2027 deadline for firms to win authorization. A Landmark Framework Lands The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial regulator, on June 30 finalized a sweeping […]

Senate Leaders Race to Pass CLARITY Act in July as Lummis Touts Consumer Safeguards

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Senate Republican leaders are pushing to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in July, with roughly four weeks before a monthlong recess, even as Senator Cynthia Lummis insists the bill protects consumers while clearing the way for responsible innovation. The Clock Is Ticking Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senate Majority […]

Arkham Intelligence Ranks Polymarket Traders by Skill — Top Forecaster Hits 66.1% Win Rate

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Arkham Intelligence rolled out a new skill-based rating system for Polymarket traders on Monday, shifting how the platform measures performance from profit totals to forecasting accuracy. What Elo Measures The new feature, called Prediction Market Elo, applies an Elo/MMR-style scoring system borrowed from chess rankings and competitive gaming matchmaking. It ranks traders based on how […]

Russia Is Reviving a 1964 US Nuclear-Powered Missile Idea, Despite the Radiation Risk

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In 1964, the US built and then shelved Project Pluto, a nuclear-powered cruise missile concept abandoned largely over radiation hazards. Russia has revived the idea with Burevestnik, a direct-cycle turbojet that heats incoming air with a reactor and can shed radioactive isotopes along its flight path, a risk underscored by a 2019 White Sea test […]

USDT Premium in India Jumps Past 8.5% as Stablecoin Supply Tightens

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A sudden squeeze in Tether’s USDT supply in India has pushed the stablecoin’s local premium above 8.5%, more than double its usual level, with the dollar-pegged token trading well above the official exchange rate. A Supply Squeeze in the World’s Top Crypto Market The price of Tether’s USDT in India has surged well above its […]

A Legal Milestone: Ukraine’s Asset Recovery Agency Takes Direct Custody of Seized Crypto

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The historic seizure is part of an action towards a world hacking group that focused international corporations and people in Europe and the U.S. ARMA harassed that this was the primary time it acquired cryptocurrency to handle in its own crypto pockets. Ukraine’s ARMA Receives Cryptocurrency in Custody For The First Time Worldwide intelligence and […]

Ripple Spotlights XRPL Lending Protocol Proposal for Institutional Onchain Credit

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Ripple outlined a proposed XRPL Lending Protocol to standardize institutional credit score execution for tokenized belongings whereas protecting underwriting off-chain, concentrating on markets resembling treasuries, stablecoins, and private credit score. XRPL Proposal Separates Credit Selections From Blockchain Execution A proposed XRPL Lending Protocol would create a standardized credit score infrastructure for establishments utilizing tokenized belongings on the XRP […]

Bitcoin Metric That Marked Every Cycle Bottom Since 2016 Just Flashed Again, Analyst Says

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An on-chain bitcoin metric that beforehand flashed at every cycle bottom since 2016 has triggered again as extra buyers sell at a loss through the current correction. Bitcoin Metric Drops to Ranges Final Seen Near Market Bottoms Market knowledge exhibits bitcoin buyers are increasingly realizing losses, with a key on-chain indicator flashing a capitulation sign […]

Robert Kiyosaki Admits His Gold Call Was Wrong, Keeps $35K Target

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Robert Kiyosaki acknowledged that his current gold name missed the market’s path, stating “I used to be incorrect,” and utilizing the setback to strengthen a long-term investing lesson about disciplined shopping for. Kiyosaki’s Gold Publish Recasts a Dangerous Call as an Investor Lesson Gold’s decline pushed Robert Kiyosaki to acknowledge his earlier call on June 29, when the […]

Bearishness Persists, but It’s Not All Bad Folks — Week in Review

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This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Bitcoin spent the week grinding down, and wicking […]

BNB Chain Tops $5.2 Billion in Tokenized Stock Trading, Overtaking Solana

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BNB Chain says cumulative tokenized stock trading volume has surpassed $5.2 billion, putting it ahead of rival networks including Solana. Growth is being driven by a widening issuer base, more than 700 tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and rising demand for pre-IPO exposure. Ondo, xStocks and bStocks Fuel BNB Chain’s $5.2 Billion Tokenized Equity […]

Siebert Joins Tokenized Securities Race, Selects Tzero as Infrastructure Partner

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Muriel Siebert & Co., a Wall Street broker-dealer with roughly $19.5 billion in retail client assets, has selected Tzero’s end-to-end digital securities infrastructure to enter the tokenized securities market. Siebert Brings Legacy Credibility to Blockchain Markets The firm, founded in 1967 by the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange […]

Bolivia Abandons Fixed Exchange Rate Scheme After 15 Years, Adopting a Floating Dollar System

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Bolivia’s Economy Ministry recognized that the current regime had failed, as the country’s oil exports had been reduced since 2005, making it impossible to continue with the exchange regime. The exchange rate had been fixed in 2011 at nearly 7 Bolivian bolivianos. Bolivia Abandons Fixed Dollar Exchange Rate Regime, Opens To Flotation The Ministry of […]

HYPE ETFs Pull in $111 Million as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lose Over $2 Billion

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The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market entered the final week of June with one foot on the brake and the other still searching for growth. Bitcoin and ether funds suffered another bruising stretch of redemptions, yet the same market continued to send capital into XRP and HYPE products, underscoring a sharp split in investor appetite. […]

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Says Cryptography’s Hardest Problem Is Still Unsolved

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a detailed technical breakdown on Monday, calling cryptographic obfuscation the “final boss of cryptography” and laying out why solving it would let developers build nearly any trustless protocol imaginable. What Obfuscation Actually Does Most people in crypto are familiar with encryption, which hides data in transit, and zero-knowledge proofs, which […]

BNY Gives Institutions Power to Mint and Burn USDC Directly From Custody

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BNY has added USDC mint and burn capabilities to its Digital Asset Custody platform, giving institutional clients a direct path between U.S. dollars and Circle’s stablecoin without leaving the bank’s infrastructure. What BNY Is Offering The bank announced the expanded relationship with Circle Internet Group on June 29, 2026. Under the new arrangement, BNY clients […]

Strategy Could Sell $3.25 Billion in Bitcoin Under New Plan, Peter Schiff Warns

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Strategy’s potential bitcoin sales have raised concerns among market watchers after Peter Schiff warned the company could put pressure on prices if it begins selling up to $3.25 billion worth of bitcoin. Schiff Sounds Alarm as Strategy’s Massive Bitcoin Sale Potential Raises Fears of Market Shock Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)’s decision to authorize future bitcoin […]

Bitmine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.70 Million ETH, Reaching 94% of 5% Supply Goal

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Bitmine now holds 5.70 million ETH, accounting for about 4.7% of ethereum’s total supply, bringing it close to its stated goal of holding 5%. The company also joined the Russell 1000 and began trading its preferred stock on the NYSE under BMNP. Bitmine Stakes 4.88 Million ETH as Annualized Rewards Reach Projected $211 Million Bitmine […]

Zano Hard Fork 6 Targets Block 3,833,000 and a Broader Exchange Footprint

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Zano has set block 3,833,000 as the on-chain activation height for Hard Fork 6, expected to go live between Aug. 25 and 27, 2026, giving network participants a concrete deadline to prepare for one of the project’s most consequential upgrades. What Hard Fork 6 Adds The centerpiece of HF6 is Gateway Addresses, a new account-based […]

Arthur Hayes Bets $2.2 Million on SYN, Backing Hypercall to Challenge Deribit

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has bought about $2.2 million of synapse (SYN), throwing his weight behind an onchain options exchange he says could take on Deribit within the Hyperliquid ecosystem. A $2.2 Million Vote of Confidence Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former chief executive of derivatives exchange BitMEX, has placed a fresh bet on the […]

Strategy Launches $2.55B Reserve Shield as MSTR Plunges 30% and Bitcoin Hits $60K

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Strategy Inc. rolled out a sweeping five-part Digital Credit Capital Framework on Monday morning, authorizing bitcoin sales, boosting its STRC preferred dividend rate, and opening $1 billion buyback programs for both preferred stock and common shares as bitcoin trades around $60,032 per coin at 8 a.m. Eastern time and MSTR shares sit around $82. The […]

Polygon Moves $80 Billion in Stablecoins in May, Passing Solana and BNB

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Polygon processed roughly $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May and led all blockchains in transaction count, the network said, claiming it overtook both Solana and BNB Chain. A Record Month for Stablecoin Settlement Polygon is making its case as the settlement layer of choice for stablecoin payments. The network moved roughly $79.25 billion […]

American Express Builds a Stablecoin Team With VP Role Paying Up to $282,000

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American Express has created a senior role to lead its stablecoin and blockchain partnerships, signaling that the payments giant is moving from studying digital dollars to building with them. A Newly Created Role Inside Digital Labs American Express is staffing up for a stablecoin push, as the company recently posted a newly created position for […]

US and Iran Agree to Halt Strikes Again, Talks Set to Take Place in Qatar This Week

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The U.S. and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other and will meet this week in Qatar to resolve a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, easing a geopolitical flashpoint that has whipsawed bitcoin and oil prices throughout the year. A Fragile Truce Over a Critical Waterway The United States and Iran have agreed […]

‘I Don’t Think They Need Me’: CZ Rules Out Return as Binance CEO

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Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said he has no intention of returning as chief executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, telling an interviewer that the company no longer needs him at the helm. From the Top Job to the Sidelines Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire who built Binance into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has […]

Trump Holds Up CBDC Ban Through 2030 as He Demands a Voter-ID Law

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly withholding his signature from a sweeping housing bill that would bar the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through 2030, tying the measure to a separate voter-eligibility law that the Senate has already rejected. A Bipartisan Ban Caught in a Standoff The 21st Century ROAD […]

US Distances Its Naval Assets From Asia as New Guidelines for Tracking Emerge

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A new Chinese military study led by Gao Tianyun at the National University of Defense Technology in Nanjing describes how a U.S. carrier strike group could be tracked and targeted from 3,000 kilometers away, roughly the distance from Shanghai to Guam. The concept relies on a network of satellites, drones, radar aircraft, submarines, ships, and […]

Latam Insights: Regulators and Courts Move on Crypto in Brazil and Paraguay as Disaster Relief Hits Venezuela

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil proposes a 24-hour holding period for stablecoin remittances, two illegal bitcoin miners get convicted in Paraguay, and Binance pledges a $3 million donation to earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. Brazil Proposes Mandatory […]

‘The Collapse Point Is Near’: Chinese Wealth Funds Warn of Global AI ‘Super Bubble’ Burst

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Two of the largest Chinese wealth funds, Wealspring Asset and Banxia, have warned about the impending doom of the global AI boom, stating that the so-called bubble may burst in the near future, as AI companies still lack a long-term moat for their operation. Chinese Wealth Funds Talk AI Bubble Burst Amid ‘Mindless Buying’ Period […]

Crypto’s Dry Powder Is Drying up as Stablecoin Sector Contracts by $9.4B

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According to the latest figures, the stablecoin economy contracted by $2.119 billion during the past seven days, while several of the leading USD-backed coins also posted notable outflows over the last 30 days. Stablecoin Supply Has Fallen by $9.445 Billion Since May 8, Trimming Dry Powder Across Crypto Markets Since May 8, 2026, the stablecoin […]

10 Crypto Market Predictions for 2026 Show Winners, Laggards, and Emerging Trends

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21Shares says its 2026 crypto forecasts are showing uneven progress, with prediction markets and Ethereum scaling ahead of pace while ETPs, stablecoins, DeFi, digital asset treasuries, and tokenized assets trail ambitious targets. 21Shares Measures 10 Crypto Forecasts Against Midyear Market Data Crypto markets are entering the second half of 2026 with 10 major forecasts moving […]

US Lawmaker: Bitcoin Could Mark the ‘Beginning of the End’ of All Authoritarian Governments

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House lawmakers spotlighted bitcoin as a challenge to authoritarian governments after Representative William Timmons said cryptocurrency could mark the “beginning of the end” of authoritarian rule. At a House roundtable, participants discussed financial repression, China’s digital-currency ambitions, and U.S. leadership in digital-asset policy. House Roundtable Examines Crypto Access Under Repressive Governments A bullish view of […]

Ripple CEO Sees Massive XRP Opportunity in $16 Trillion Payment Flows

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse outlined XRP’s role in institutional payments, citing $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity across businesses Ripple added through acquisitions, where digital asset usage remains minimal. Garlinghouse Positions XRP Within Institutional Payment Infrastructure Institutional settlement remains central to Ripple’s strategy, with Brad Garlinghouse discussing XRP as a key part of […]

Ripple’s CLARITY Truck Hits Washington as Congress Weighs Crypto Rules

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Ripple pushed its CLARITY Act campaign through Washington with a branded truck as Senate pressure mounted over crypto market rules. Ripple Takes CLARITY Act Campaign to Washington, D.C., as Senate Vote Pressure Builds Ripple put its CLARITY Act message on wheels June 25, sending a branded truck through Washington, D.C., as Congress continued work on […]

Bitcoin Trades 50% Below Its $126K Peak as 4 Bullish Catalysts Clash With 4 Bearish Forces

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Bitcoin is trading near $60,000 in late June 2026, more than 50% below its 2025 all-time high above the $126,000 zone, and eight competing forces are determining whether that floor holds or breaks. Where Bitcoin Stands The drawdown places bitcoin in one of its more extended corrective phases of the current cycle. Institutional infrastructure has […]

Argentina’s Cabinet Shaken: Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Bitcoin Probe

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Argentina’s cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, stressed that he left his position after media allegations and an ongoing probe over undeclared assets, which he revealed came from early Bitcoin investments that he kept off the books. Nonetheless, Bitcoin experts have found inconsistencies in his story. Argentine Cabinet Chief Resigns After Disclosing $200K in Early Bitcoin Investments […]

Grok, Meta AI and Claude Predict Bitcoin’s $100K Comeback as BTC Battles $60K

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With bitcoin languishing around the psychologically important $60,000 mark, the race to six figures has once again become crypto’s favorite guessing game. Instead of speculating or guessing when BTC will reclaim $100,000, we turned to today’s leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to see which one believes the next milestone is closest, and which expects investors […]

Prediction Market Traders Give Bitcoin 76% Odds of Hitting $50K Before $100K

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Prediction market traders are pricing some of the most bearish bitcoin outlooks of 2026, with more than $75 million in combined volume flowing into Polymarket and Kalshi contracts that see a $50,000 floor before a $100,000 ceiling. Bearish Consensus Builds Across Platforms The largest signal comes from Kalshi, where a market asking “Will BTC hit […]

Bitcoin Cheaper Than 90% of Its History Right Now, Says Big Print Author Lawrence Lepard

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Lawrence Lepard, investment manager and author of “The Big Print,” told RE:Bitcoin host Chase Palmieri that the U.S. Federal Reserve under chair Kevin Warsh is running a deliberate deception on markets, and that bitcoin near $59,000 sits in one of its cheapest historical positions relative to the power law model. Fed Chair Playing Both Sides […]

Michael Saylor Teases Bullish Signal: More Charts May Be Coming as Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Grows

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Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart fueled fresh buy anticipation, showing 847,363 BTC and a reserve near $51 billion. The post followed two consecutive weekly bitcoin purchases, reinforcing expectations that Strategy may continue accumulating through market volatility. Saylor’s Orange-Dot Chart Renews Focus on Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy’s latest orange-dot chart put its bitcoin playbook back in […]

Brazil Proposes Mandatory 24-Hour Hold on Large Crypto Stablecoin Transactions

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The 24-hour hold period would allow virtual asset service providers to screen the transactions and verify the legitimacy of the funds moved. The funds could be released in a shorter timeframe, provided that the risks associated with the transaction are mitigated. Central Bank of Brazil Proposes Holding Stablecoin Remittances For Screening Purposes The Central Bank […]

ESMA Tells Unauthorized Crypto Firms to Wind Down as MiCA Deadline Hits in 3 Days

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has directed unauthorized crypto asset service providers to stop accepting new EU clients and begin exiting the market before MiCA’s transitional framework expires. EU Regulator Orders Unapproved Crypto Firms to Halt New Clients as MiCA Deadline Looms The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has instructed unauthorized crypto […]

Certik Joins XDC Network as Validator to Strengthen Trade Finance Infrastructure

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Web3 security firm Certik has signed a memorandum of understanding to become an institutional masternode validator for the XDC Network. Hybrid Architecture and Security Controls Web3 security firm Certik has joined the XDC Network as an institutional masternode validator under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the companies announced. Under the agreement, Certik will deploy […]

Bitwise Stakes $114 Million in HYPE on Hyperliquid as Its Spot ETF Doubles Down

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Asset manager Bitwise deposited 1.775 million HYPE worth about $114 million into Hyperliquid and subsequently staked the same tokens. The move expands a position the firm has been building since launching a spot Hyperliquid fund in May. A $114 Million Onchain Bet Bitwise moved 1.775 million HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid exchange, into […]

Framework Ventures Raises $400 Million Fourth Fund as Crypto VC Pushes Into AI, Robotics and Energy

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Framework Ventures has raised $400 million for its fourth fund, an oversubscribed vehicle the crypto-focused firm plans to deploy beyond digital assets into artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy. The cofounders are betting that “frontier technology,” not crypto alone, will define the next investment cycle. [key_takeaways] Key Takeaways: Framework Ventures closed a $400 million fourth fund, […]

China Could Win Big if CLARITY Act Dies in Washington, Strategist Warns

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China could gain influence over digital-asset standards if Congress fails to pass the CLARITY Act. A strategist has warned that U.S. hesitation could affect financial infrastructure, dollar dominance, and global rulemaking. Digital Asset Rules Take on Geopolitical Stakes in Washington China could gain significant influence over global digital-asset standards if Congress fails to pass the […]

Grayscale Sees 2 Paths out of Bitcoin Bear Market as Key Catalysts Near

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Grayscale sees two clear paths out of the bear market, giving investors a sharper playbook instead of dwelling on past losses. The next moves will decide whether bitcoin is bottoming or heading lower, making this a pivotal moment for long-term positioning. Fed Policy, CLARITY Act, and Strategy Shape Bitcoin’s Next Move Bitcoin’s move below $60,000 […]

Ripple CEO Bullish on Bitcoin but Says Strategy’s Leverage Hurt Crypto Market

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said he remains bullish on bitcoin while distancing that view from Strategy’s approach, adding that Michael Saylor and Strategy were not focused on the right priorities and that this has hurt the overall market. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse Says Bitcoin Has Established Its Role as Digital Gold Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse […]

Robert Kiyosaki Says Gold May Be Starting $35K Bull Run After Latest Purchase

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Robert Kiyosaki says gold may be entering a bull run after he bought and saw prices jump. He pointed to Jim Rickards’ bold forecast and warned that debt, inflation, and a weakening dollar could keep driving investors toward gold. Robert Kiyosaki Points Retail Investors Toward Gold and Technical Analysis Gold’s recent price action led Robert […]

CLARITY Act Failure Could Trigger More Bitcoin Pain, Grayscale Says

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Grayscale said bitcoin could face more pressure if the CLARITY Act stalls, as Senate delays and tighter rate expectations weigh on crypto sentiment. Bitcoin’s Next Price Test Narrows Around the CLARITY Act The CLARITY Act has moved to the center of market focus as it faces a compressed Senate calendar, with regulatory progress emerging as […]

Sharplink Breaks 8-Month ETH Drought With Silent $18M Buy Through FalconX

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According to onchain data, the publicly listed firm Sharplink Gaming received roughly 5,000 ether this week, marking its first such inflow since last year. Onchain analysts at Lookonchain flagged the transaction, noting that Sharplink holds 876,285 ETH on its balance sheet. Lookonchain Spots Sharplink Recieving 5,000 ETH With 876,285 ETH valued at $1.38 billion using […]

BIP-110 Pushes Bitcoin Toward August Fork Deadline With Only 5 EH/s Signaling

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A Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) pushing to ban Ordinals-style data inscriptions at the consensus level is barreling toward an activation window in early August, with less than 1% of mining hashrate behind it, raising legitimate concerns about a persistent chain split. What BIP-110 Actually Does BIP-110, authored by Dathon Ohm and formally titled the Reduced […]

EU Hands Out 230 MiCA Licenses as Germany Leads and Spain Rules Out a July 1 Reprieve

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The European Union has issued around 230 licenses under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation as a hard July 1 deadline approaches, with Germany leading the bloc on 56 authorizations. Spain’s securities regulator has ruled out any extension, leaving non-compliant exchanges facing restrictions across the EU. A Bloc Splits Along National Lines Around 230 firms […]

Miners Absorb 18% Hashprice Crash as Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps 7.15%

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Bitcoin’s difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the year. Although the network has recorded six increases in 2026, downward adjustments have remained the prevailing theme. The Screws Tighten Onchain data shows that on June 26, 2026, at block height 955,584, Bitcoin’s difficulty rating rose 7.15% after the […]

Michael Saylor Reaffirms Strategy’s Bitcoin Focus as Market Volatility Intensifies

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Strategy leaders reinforced the company’s bitcoin treasury strategy as volatility pressured the company’s securities. Michael Saylor emphasized discipline and credit quality, while Phong Le said the firm accumulated 4% of the world’s “apex digital asset” for periods of market stress. Saylor Outlines Bitcoin Strategy and Promotes STRC as Income Product Strategy executives reaffirmed the company’s […]

Binance Pledges $3 Million in USDT to Aid Victims of Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

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The exchange will deliver these funds by distributing $20 USDT vouchers to users in the areas affected by the recent earthquakes. Binance is also eliminating P2P transaction fees for Venezuelan bolivars until July 2, and waiving Binance Pay fees. Binance Charity Donates $3 Million To Support Venezuelans The cryptocurrency industry is taking action to support […]

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Bleed for a Seventh Day as Blackrock’s IBIT Sheds $445 Million

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U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a seventh consecutive day of net outflows on June 26, with bitcoin products alone shedding $445 million in a single session. The run marks one of the heaviest stretches of redemptions since the funds began trading. A Seventh Straight Day in the Red U.S. spot bitcoin […]

Bitcoin Nears the Price Germany Sold At — Should Berlin Buy Back 49,858 BTC?

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Bitcoin is trading less than $3,000 above the average price at which Germany dumped nearly 50,000 seized coins in 2024, reviving a debate over one of the most criticized sovereign sales in the asset’s history. A Gap That Has Nearly Closed Bitcoin is now less than $3,000 away from the level where Germany sold, sparking […]

Bitcoin Holds $60,000 but Bears Control — Key Levels Every Trader Needs Now

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Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $60,262 on June 27, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time with its market cap near $1.2 trillion and $26.3 billion in 24-hour volume, but the technical picture remains under pressure as every major moving average points lower and momentum indicators offer little conviction for bulls. 1-Hour Chart: Buyers Losing Steam […]

Trevor Kimani Pushes Kenya to Balance Crypto Rules as 2025 Framework Takes Shape

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Kenyan cryptocurrency leaders are urging closer cooperation with government regulators to help shape the nation’s emerging digital-asset framework. A New Era of Formal Oversight Cryptocurrency industry leaders have urged deeper collaboration with government agencies as Kenya advances work on its first comprehensive digital-asset regulatory framework. Speaking at a recent Bitcoin conference in Nairobi, technology executives […]

Nigeria, Rwanda Join Forces on Crypto Regulation to Counter Fraud

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Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a cooperation agreement between their respective financial regulatory bodies to deepen collaboration across capital markets and digital assets. Strengthening Regional Oversight Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration across capital markets and digital assets, marking a significant step toward more coordinated cryptocurrency regulation across Africa as […]

Riot Games Makes Stake-Owned Kick an Official Esports Broadcaster, Just a Year After Rescinding Sponsor Ban

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Riot Games has named Kick, the streaming platform owned by the founders of crypto casino Stake, as an official broadcaster of its esports product. This is a full turnaround from its longstanding ban, which took place in multiple steps: about a year ago, it first allowed betting companies as team sponsors while insisting its own […]

Trader Turns FIFA World Cup Bets Into $8.47 Million Profit in a Single Day

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A prediction-market trader earned $8.47 million in a single day betting on the FIFA World Cup. The wagers spanned the Sweden-Japan and Ecuador-Germany fixtures. Two Wallets, Multimillion-Dollar Wagers According to Lookonchain, the trader created a fresh wallet a day earlier and placed $7.19 million on Sweden to win and Japan not to win their match. […]

Electronic Money or Digital Asset? Brazil Sparks Intense Debate Over Stablecoin Regulation

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While Congress prepares to consider Bill 4308/2024 to regulate the status of stablecoins, the cryptocurrency industry opposes designating them as electronic money, advocating for maintaining the current status of virtual assets, as they lack the elements of traditional currency. Brazil’s Crypto Industry Opposes Stablecoin Designation As Virtual Currency While stablecoins have become immensely popular in […]

$47 Million in Illicit Crypto Seized as Europol Cracks Down on Global Cybercrime Networks

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The seizures come after a collaboration of law enforcement groups from Canada, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the U.S. attacked infrastructure that served criminals using SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC, three key “cybercrime-as-a-service” malware used to collect victims’ info and sensitive data. Europol Cracks Down on Malware-Powered Criminal Infrastructure Networks On Wednesday, Europol announced the completion […]

Polymarket Traders Wager on Strategy’s STRC Reclaiming Par as Critics Call It a ‘Junk Bond’

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STRC’s collapse below par has sparked intense debate as Strategy’s variable-rate preferred stock struggles beneath the $75 mark. Yet Polymarket bettors still see a path back, wagering that the stock will eventually reclaim its intended price, though not anytime soon. Few Companies Spark More Debate Right Now Than Strategy Few topics have captivated the crypto […]

CLARITY Act Has 4 Critical Weeks to Clear the Senate, Advocate Says

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Digital asset market structure legislation is entering a decisive Senate stretch, with CLARITY Act supporters racing to secure action before August. Talks among lawmakers, the White House, industry representatives, and other stakeholders remain active as advocates press to move the bill toward a Senate vote. Digital Asset Market Structure Bill Enters a Narrow Senate Stretch […]

Australia Gives Crypto Firms 3 More Months to Secure Licenses

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Australian digital asset firms have until Sept. 30, 2026, to apply for or vary licenses after ASIC extended no-action relief for eligible crypto services, expanding coverage to more authorization arrangements while retaining enforcement powers after receiving about 30 licence applications. Digital Asset Firms Receive More Time to Seek AFS Licensing Australian digital asset firms have […]

CLARITY Act Odds Fall to 50% as Senate Calendar Puts Crypto Bill at Risk: Galaxy Research

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Senate timing constraints have weakened the CLARITY Act’s outlook as lawmakers face a crowded agenda before the August recess. Galaxy Digital’s research lowered its 2026 passage estimate to a 50-50 chance, citing no floor date, no motion to proceed, and no unified committee text. Senate Calendar Pressures Weigh on CLARITY Act Passage Outlook Senate scheduling […]

SpaceX Lands Nasdaq-100 Spot Weeks After Record IPO

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is joining the Nasdaq-100 and FTSE Russell’s U.S. equity indexes less than a month after its record-breaking IPO, placing the newly public aerospace giant in some of the market’s most closely watched benchmarks. SpaceX Inclusion Highlights Growing Influence of Aerospace Innovation in Major Market Benchmark Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: […]

Caleb & Brown Adds Ripple Payments for Faster USD Withdrawals

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Caleb & Brown has implemented Ripple Payments to enable quicker U.S. dollar withdrawals for its brokerage clients, integrating Ripple’s network into fiat transfers to bridge crypto settlement speed with traditional banking systems. Earlier Ripple Partnership Expands Into Live USD Payment Infrastructure Caleb & Brown, a leading cryptocurrency brokerage managing more than $2 billion in digital […]

CLARITY Act Faces Narrow Senate Window as Midterm Election Calendar Tightens

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A narrowing congressional calendar ahead of the midterm elections is putting pressure on Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act. Stand With Crypto, which represents more than one million members and supporters, warns that if Senate leaders don’t schedule a vote soon, bipartisan progress could be wasted. Stand With Crypto Says Federal Rules for Digital […]

Polymarket Confirms Hackers Drained $3 Million From Users After Third-Party Breach

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Prediction-market platform Polymarket said hackers stole roughly $3 million from users after a third-party vendor was compromised and malicious code was injected into its website. The incident has since been fully contained, and refunds are being initiated for affected users in full. A Supply-Chain Attack, Not a Direct Breach Polymarket disclosed that a compromise at […]

US Treasury Hits Huione Group in Sweeping Push Against Global Cyber Fraud

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The U.S. Treasury, in collaboration with Chainalisys, took action against Huione, one of the largest enablers of crypto-money laundering operations for the Prince Group, a transnational criminal organization that targeted Americans with romantic fraud scams, also known as pig butchering operations. US Treasury Hits Huione Group’s Crypto Money Laundering Cloud Infrastructure The Trump Administration is […]

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys the Dip on Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood as Crypto Stocks Slide

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest scooped up shares of Coinbase, Circle, Bullish, and Robinhood on June 25 as all four crypto-linked stocks fell, according to the firm’s daily trade disclosures. The purchases clearly reflected Wood’s ongoing strategy of buying into weakness. Buying Into a Broad Crypto-Equity Selloff ARK added 35,023 shares of Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD), worth […]

Crypto Traders Push BTC Near $60K as 30% YTD Decline Keeps 2026 Bear Market in Focus

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Bitcoin snapped a two-day, $4,500 slide on Friday, experiencing choppy trading between $58,500 and $60,500 before settling around $60,000. Choppy Trading Snaps a Two-Day Slide Bitcoin oscillated between $58,500 and $60,500 on Friday, snapping a steep 48-hour decline that had shaved nearly $4,500 off its value. According to market data, the digital asset stabilized above […]

Binance Suspending Crypto Services in EU Markets After Failing to Secure MiCA Approval

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Binance will halt crypto asset services in European Union markets from July 1 after notifying customers that it could not meet the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licensing requirements before the regulatory deadline. Customer Emails Explain Service Changes as MiCA Access Changes Near Crypto exchange Binance has sent notices to customers in several European Union […]

Bitgo Slashes 15% of Workforce to Pivot Toward AI-Powered Crypto Infrastructure

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Mike Belshe, CEO of the company, stressed that these changes resulted from a pivot to security, trading, stablecoins, and AI-powered infrastructure. The move would affect nearly 90 employees, reducing Bitgo’s total headcount to nearly 520. Crypto Custody Company Bitgo Announces Layoffs Bitgo, a company that offers staking, trading, OTC services, financing, settlement, and provides custody […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $696 Million as Blackrock and Fidelity Lead Broad Crypto Selloff

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Crypto ETF flows deteriorated sharply on Thursday, June 25, as bitcoin ETFs posted a sixth straight day of outflows, with redemptions reaching $696 million. Ether funds also saw heavy exits, while HYPE and solana ETFs joined the selloff. HYPE ETFs Turn Negative After Weeks of Inflows as Crypto Selloff Widens The pressure that had been […]

CLARITY Act Needs 60 Votes and 7 Democrats as GOP Races the August Recess Clock

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Republican lawmakers are feeling a renewed sense of urgency to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act before the U.S. Senate breaks for its August recess. The market-structure bill still needs at least seven Democratic votes to clear a 60-vote threshold. Pressure Builds as the Legislative Window Narrows The push was reported by Eleanor […]

Tether’s USDT Flips Ether in Market Cap as Stablecoin Climbs to $186 Billion

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Tether’s USDT stablecoin briefly overtook ether to become the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, reaching about $186.06 billion against ether’s $185.66 billion. Stablecoin issuance and a slumping ether seem to be the primary drivers behind this otherwise rare flip. Issuance Up, Ether Price Down The crossover put USDT ahead of ether ( ETH), the native […]

Ripple Sees XRP Sink to $1.01 as 43% YTD Slide Fuels Fresh Bearish Price Targets

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XRP has collapsed more than 20% in June and 43% year-to-date, putting it on track for its second straight monthly loss. The Institutional Disconnect On June 25, XRP plunged to a yearly low of $1.01 amid a broader cryptocurrency market sell-off that dragged bitcoin down to $58,000. While XRP pared minor losses to trade around […]

Elon Musk’s X Money Rolls Out to Premium+ Users With Up to $10 Million in FDIC Insurance

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Elon Musk’s social platform X has begun rolling out its X Money payments service to select Premium+ subscribers, offering up to $10 million in federal deposit insurance through a new cash sweep program. A Tenfold-Plus Jump Over Standard Deposit Insurance The rollout extends X Money to higher-tier users and introduces what the company calls the […]

Solstice and Tensorx to Buy $1 Billion in AI Infrastructure to Support EU Sovereign AI Demand

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London, United Arab Emirates, June 26th, 2026, Chainwire. Solstice to launch aiUSX, a yield-bearing asset that lets companies help finance the buildout with the capital they already hold for AI. TensorX and Solstice today announced a partnership to finance European sovereign AI infrastructure. TensorX and Solstice will work together to create a facility with up […]

Sushiswap Brings dSLTP to 4 Blockchains, Giving DeFi Traders Automated Risk Controls

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Sushiswap has integrated a stop-loss and take-profit protocol powered by Orbs Layer-3 technology, allowing traders to automate their risk management and profit-taking directly onchain while maintaining full custody of their assets. Decentralized Automation Without Centralized Risks Decentralized exchange Sushiswap has integrated dSLTP, a stop‑loss and take‑profit protocol powered by Orbs’ Layer‑3 infrastructure, enabling users to […]

Crypto M&A Surges to $7.23 Billion Despite Lowest Investor Count Since 2020

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Cryptorank data shows active crypto investors fell to 651 in Q2 2026, the lowest quarterly level since 2020. At the same time, M&A funding jumped to $7.23 billion, suggesting capital is shifting from broad venture participation to consolidation and larger strategic deals. Crypto Venture Enters New Phase as Investor Count Falls to 6-Year Low of […]

EU Weighs a Bloc-Wide 1% Gambling Tax as Europe Keeps Tightening on Sector

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The European Union is weighing a uniform 1% tax on online gambling across all 27 member states – a proposal that has gained momentum in the bloc’s long-term budget talks, and the latest sign that Europe’s gambling crackdown is moving from national capitals to Brussels. From national crackdowns to a Brussels levy The European Union […]

Jeff Bezos Wants Earth as a ‘Garden Planet’ by Moving Heavy Industry to Space

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Speaking at VivaTech, Jeff Bezos argued that shifting heavy, polluting manufacturing off Earth and into space could free the planet to become a “garden planet.” The Blue Origin founder has tied the long-term idea to Gerard O’Neill’s 1970s space-colony concepts while also pointing to the $10 billion Bezos Earth Fund as his near-term climate bet, […]

Gomining Mines First Live Stratum V2 Bitcoin Block, Shifting Control to Miners

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Spark Seeds $150M Into Uniswap v4 to Build Shared FX Layer for Stablecoins

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On Thursday, Spark and Uniswap revealed the launch of a Stablecoin FX Layer, a shared liquidity infrastructure built on Uniswap v4 designed to enable low-slippage swaps between dollar-pegged stablecoins for institutions, banks, fintechs, and payment providers. $150 Million to Start The initial deployment seeds approximately $150 million in liquidity across two pools on Ethereum mainnet: […]

Oobit Integrates Pix: How the Tether-Backed App is Bringing USDT to 170 Million Brazilians

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The payments company announced on Tuesday native integration with Brazil’s fast payment network Pix, allowing users to purchase and spend USDT with Oobit’s platform. The action targets a market of over 170 million users part of the Pix network. Oobit Expands USDT Rails to Brazil’s Pix Network, targets 170 Million Potential Users Oobit, a payments […]

New Crypto Giant? SBI’s Bitbank Deal Could Create Japan’s Largest Crypto Exchange

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SBI Holdings is moving to buy Bitbank in a deal that could reshape Japan’s crypto exchange market. The planned takeover, involving regulatory review, would combine Bitbank with SBI VC Trade and potentially create the country’s largest crypto platform group by custody assets. SBI Drops $300M to Take Over Bitbank Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is […]

IBM Unveils Sub-1 Nanometer Chip With 100 Billion Transistors, Extending Moore’s Law

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IBM on Thursday unveiled the world’s first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, a research prototype at the 0.7 nanometer node that packs nearly 100 billion transistors onto a chip the size of a fingernail. A New Architecture, Not Just a Smaller Chip The announcement centers on what IBM calls the “nanostack,” an entirely new three-dimensional transistor […]

Ripple’s RLUSD Breaks Into Japan With SBI After Regulatory Approval

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Ripple and SBI launched RLUSD in Japan after regulatory approval, giving institutions and retail users access through SBI’s crypto exchange platform. The U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin has reached a $1.7 billion market capitalization. Ripple and SBI Introduce RLUSD Launch Across Japan Ripple and SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services conglomerate, announced on June 24 the […]

Grayscale Points to Top 15 Crypto Revenue Protocols Trading Cheap as CLARITY Act Nears

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Grayscale Investments said several leading revenue-generating crypto protocols are trading at relatively low valuation multiples. The firm added that a potential CLARITY Act vote in the coming weeks could support growth in on-chain finance and tokenized assets. Revenue Rankings Highlight Low Valuation Multiples Ahead of CLARITY Act Grayscale Investments said many revenue-generating crypto protocols are […]

Base Network Stalls After Invalid Block Freezes Sequencer

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Coinbase’s Base mainnet went down for nearly two hours Thursday after a faulty block froze the chain’s sequencer and halted all new block production. What Happened The incident began at 16:03 UTC on June 25, 2026, when Base engineers detected unhealthy block production on the network’s mainnet. By 16:52 UTC, the team had identified the […]

No Crypto Allowed: Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office Tightens Vigilance on Election Funding

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Brazil’s Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF) explained that this prohibition stemmed from the pseudonymous trait of cryptocurrency, as each donation must be identified, and this requirement could be very difficult to complete with the use of these tools. Brazil’s Prosecutor’s Office Reiterates Ban on Crypto Political Donations Ahead of Presidential Election As the general elections get […]

Vinny Lingham Predicted Saylor Would Hurt Bitcoin More Than FTX. Now He’s Explaining Why

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Vinny Lingham, co-founder of Praxos Capital, told Unchained’s Laura Shin that Strategy’s financial structure is now unraveling in a way he predicted 18 months ago, and that the company may be approaching the point where every available move makes its position worse. Lingham Called It Early The co-founder of Praxos Capital, Vinny Lingham, once known […]

Jeremy Grantham Says SpaceX Defines AI Bubble Peak and Dismisses Bitcoin as ‘Unnecessary Nonsense’

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Jeremy Grantham, the billionaire investor who predicted both the dot-com crash and the 2007 housing collapse, says the artificial intelligence (AI) market is the biggest investment bubble in American history and warns that a 70% decline in high-flying AI stocks would not be unexpected. Jeremy Grantham, co-founder of Boston-based institutional investment firm GMO, made the […]

Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $469 Million Bitcoin ETF Selloff in Biggest Exit Since June 2

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows weakened sharply on Wednesday, June 24, as bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows with a $469.08 million exit, the largest since June 2. Ether ETFs also remained negative, while XRP was the only category to draw fresh capital. Blackrock’s IBIT Tops $593 Million in 3-Day Outflows as […]

Bitcoin Slides Nearly 20% in June as $715M in Crypto Long Bets Collapse

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Bitcoin briefly plunged to a new year-to-date low of $58,035 on Thursday morning before staging a relief rally to trade flat around $59,500. Despite recovering its 24-hour losses, the intra-day chart reveals severe volatility and erratic price swings. Volatility Grips Bitcoin After Fresh YTD Low After plummeting to a fresh year-to-date (YTD) low of $58,035 […]

Law Firm Investigates Strategy as MSTR Drops 7% and STRC Crashes to $73

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Rosen Law Firm announced this week that the business is investigating potential securities claims against Strategy Inc. and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, as the company’s stock hit a 52-week low on Thursday and its flagship preferred shares collapsed to record lows. The New York-based plaintiff firm is soliciting investors who purchased Strategy securities, including MSTR […]

Crypto Traders Push Altcoin Market Below $900B Twice in 24 Hours as Panic Deepens

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A crypto sell-off dragged the aggregate altcoin market capitalization below the $900 billion threshold twice within a 24-hour window, hitting brief lows of $872 billion. Is an ‘Altpocalypse’ Imminent? Altcoins Plunge to Historic Technical Lows Bitcoin’s slide to a multi-month low Thursday erased significant market value, but altcoins bore the brunt of the sell-off as […]

Former Fidelity Executive Says South Korean Index’s 10% Crash Pulled BTC Below $60,000

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Mike McCluskey argues that bitcoin’s slide is due to its high-beta relationship with tech equities rather than broken crypto-native fundamentals. The Seoul-to-Nasdaq Contagion On Tuesday, June 23, the South Korean index, Kospi, plunged by more than 8%, triggering a Level 1 circuit breaker. The sharp drop was attributed to a severe global semiconductor stock correction, […]

Bitcoin Crashes to $58,035, Wiping $40 Billion From Crypto Ecosystem in 24 Hours

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The price of bitcoin reached a consequential low on Thursday, falling to its weakest level of 2026 when it touched $58,035 on Bitstamp at 9:55 a.m. Eastern time. Over the past 24 hours, $40 billion has vanished from the total crypto market capitalization, leaving it precariously close to slipping beneath the $2 trillion threshold. Crypto […]

70,000 US Law Enforcement Professionals Call for Changes to CLARITY Act

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More than 70,000 U.S. law enforcement professionals have urged federal officials to revise provisions of the CLARITY Act, warning that broad exemptions could weaken oversight, accountability, and investigative tools used to combat criminal activity involving digital assets. National Coalition Raises Concerns Over Investigative Limits in CLARITY Act A coalition representing more than 70,000 U.S. law […]

QUBIC Labs Announces Boston Blockchain Week 2026, Set for Sept. 8-10 in Quincy

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QUINCY, Mass. — June 25th, 2026 — QUBIC Labs will host Boston Blockchain Week 2026 (BBW26), taking place September 8-10, 2026 at Kilroy Square in Quincy Center. Now in its fifth year, the event will convene technologists, business leaders, financial institutions, policymakers, investors, and students around a singular focus: the transition of blockchain from experimentation […]

Crypto Traders Lose $1B in 24 Hours as Short Sellers Face Rising Pressure

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Total cryptocurrency liquidations topped $1 billion in a 24-hour period, driven by bitcoin plunging to a 2026 low of $59,018. Bitcoin Bears Face Key Thresholds Cryptocurrency liquidations topped $1 billion on Thursday, hours after bitcoin plunged to $59,018, its lowest level so far in 2026. Market data as of 3 a.m. EST showed that $781 […]

Memecore Crashes 76% as $3B Vanishes and ZachXBT Revives Manipulation Claims

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Crypto token memecore plummeted 76% in a single day, dropping from $2.64 to $0.50 before a minor rebound to $0.80. The crash wiped out nearly $3 billion in value, reducing its market cap to $900 million. M Plummets 76% Amid Pump-and-Dump Allegations Memecore (M), a token previously flagged by online sleuth ZachXBT, flash-crashed Thursday, sliding […]

Atlas Plans USAFi Launch With Nasdaq ETF Backing and VARA Approval

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Atlas plans to launch USAFi, a regulated permissionless digital security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF, under Dubai’s VARA framework in Q3 2026. The project marks economist Nouriel Roubini’s first move into digital assets after years as one of crypto’s most prominent critics. Nouriel Roubini Backs USAFi Token Launch After Years of Crypto Criticism Nouriel Roubini, […]

World Adds Agentkit Access as AI Agents Handle Purchases Across 4 Countries

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World has expanded access to Agentkit, a development framework that allows individuals to connect AI agents to a verified World ID. Tackling the Bot Problem Sam Altman-backed World announced June 24 it is expanding access to Agentkit, a development framework that allows individuals to link artificial intelligence (AI) agents to a verified World ID. The […]

Bank Cards May Be Obsolete by 2030 as Tokens and Biometrics Move In

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Mastercard wants payments to move beyond plastic by 2030, replacing traditional card numbers with unique transaction tokens and approving purchases with biometrics such as fingerprints and facial recognition. The company says the shift should speed checkout and reduce fraud, but it also raises worries about reliability in all-digital systems and accessibility for less tech-savvy users. […]

CFTC Sues Kentucky to Shield Kalshi and Polymarket – the First Republican-Led State It’s Targeted

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Kentucky in federal court on June 23 to block the state’s crackdown on Kalshi and Polymarket – its ninth such suit since April, and the first against a state with a Republican attorney general. The first red state in the crosshairs The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a […]

$917 Million Lost: Fake Government Agents Are Steering Victims Toward Crypto Traps

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Federal prosecutors are warning that fake government agents are pressuring victims into crypto ATMs, wire transfers, and cash handoffs. Reported losses reached $917 million, with scammers using spoofed calls, fake badges, and urgent threats to make people believe their money is at risk. Fake Federal Agents Turn Urgent Calls Into Financial Traps Government imposter scams […]

Binance Races for New EU License Route Ahead of July 1 MiCA Deadline

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Binance is seeking a new EU licensing path after withdrawing its MiCA licence application in Greece shortly before its current permission expires. The exchange now faces an upcoming authorization deadline as it prepares to apply in another EU member state. Greece Setback Puts Binance’s EU Access Under a Compressed Regulatory Clock Binance is pursuing a […]

MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 as Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Face EU Shutdown Risk

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Crypto firms serving clients across the European Economic Area face shutdown risk if they fail to secure authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) before enforcement begins. Regulators have ruled out extensions, leaving more than 1,200 previously registered firms with limited time to comply as only a small number have obtained full approval. EU […]

Robert Kiyosaki Calls Gold Price Drop ‘Great News,’ Plans to Buy More

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Gold’s recent pullback has strengthened Robert Kiyosaki’s wait-for-confirmation approach, with the investor monitoring technical charts before making new purchases. Peter Schiff, meanwhile, argued that gold’s drop reflects market expectations about interest rates that may not be enough to contain inflation. Gold Pullback Reinforces Kiyosaki’s Buying Strategy Robert Kiyosaki framed gold’s latest decline as a potential […]

You’re Not Bullish Enough: Ripple Executive Predicts Crypto Payments Boom

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Ripple executive Reece Merrick compared crypto payments to the early evolution of online shopping, arguing that crypto payments are moving through a similar infrastructure-building phase that preceded mainstream e-commerce adoption. Ripple Executive Compares Crypto Payments to Early E-Commerce Growth Ripple executive Reece Merrick drew a direct comparison between crypto payments today and the early stages […]

Peter Schiff Questions Bitcoin ‘Cheap’ Narrative as Strategy Shares Tumble

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Peter Schiff pushed back against claims that bitcoin is undervalued following recent declines, arguing that the asset lacks conventional valuation benchmarks as Strategy-linked securities faced steep losses. Peter Schiff Challenges Bitcoin Valuation Claims After Price Weakness Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff renewed his criticism of bitcoin on June 23, targeting the narrative that recent […]

14 AI Models Including Claude, ChatGPT and Grok Predict Bitcoin’s Price Outlook

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The price of bitcoin is down 40% over the last year and has spent the past week trading between $62,171 and $65,994. In one of our periodic AI prediction experiments, we asked leading artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to scan the market, weigh the pressure points and forecast where bitcoin could be headed next. Bitcoin prices […]

Senate Could Unveil Crypto Tax Bill by Fall 2026 as CLARITY Act Push Continues, GOP Senator Daines Says

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Senate lawmakers could release cryptocurrency tax legislation as early as this fall, Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) said, with the Montana Republican stating that a framework is already in place and broadly aligned with a parallel House effort. A Framework Already in Place Senate lawmakers working on cryptocurrency tax rules may be ready to act “sooner […]

XRP Scarcity on Binance Drops to 3-Month Low as Supply Concerns Grow

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XRP supply on Binance has expanded, with the XRP Binance Scarcity Index dropping to around 0.34, its lowest level in more than three months, pointing to a noticeable rise in available tokens on the exchange. XRP Availability on Binance Expands While Price Remains Under Pressure At 3:05 p.m. EDT on June 24, XRP is trading […]

From Volatility to Yield: BASIS.pro Reports Rising Arbitrage Opportunity Flow as Bitcoin Trades Near $62K

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Victoria, Seychelles, June 24th, 2026, Chainwire. Following new Base58 Labs market-structure research, BASIS says widening cross-venue dispersion is expanding the pool of screened market-neutral opportunities and strengthening dynamic staking reward conditions across BTC, ETH, SOL and PAXG. Bitcoin remained near the $62,000 region after a sharp May–June drawdown, with realized volatility elevated and venue-level liquidity […]

5 Market Signals Reveal How AI Stocks, Oil and Bitcoin Shook Wall Street

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Markets split sharply on Wednesday as lower oil prices eased inflation fears, but pressure on technology stocks, crypto assets and precious metals kept investors focused on risk. By midday June 24, the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded near 51,828, up about 163 points, while the S&P 500 slipped 0.11% to roughly 7,357. The Nasdaq Composite […]

Bitcoin Hits $59,018 After a 5% Drop, Forcing $237M in Long Liquidations

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On June 24, bitcoin fell 5% in 24 hours to a new year-to-date low of $59,018. This marks a nearly 10% drop over the week and a 30%+ decline since the start of the year. Bitcoin Hits New YTD Low Below $60K Bitcoin dipped below $60,000 on June 24 amid a marketwide sell-off that saw […]

STRC Discount Widens as Strategy’s $12.55B Paper Loss Tests Saylor’s Thesis

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On Wednesday, bitcoin slipped beneath the $60,000 zone, touching an intraday low of $59,500, while Strategy’s 847,363 BTC stash now sits $12.55 billion below water. At the same time, the company’s MSTR shares have faltered, shedding 78.37% since July 16, 2025. STRC Discount Tests Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet as Investors Demand Higher Yield The drawdown now […]

From Cold Storage to Action Wallet: The D’CENT × ChangeNOW Case

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D’CENT is a South Korean hardware wallet brand that began with a focus on self-custody and secure storage. This gave the company a solid foundation, but it also raised a key question: How can a hardware-first wallet let users do more on-chain without becoming an exchange? ChangeNOW helped the wallet add exchange features directly to […]

Blackrock Says Bitcoin’s Role Is Evolving, Calls a 1%-2% Portfolio Allocation Appropriate

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Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, told financial advisors that a bitcoin allocation of roughly 1% to 2% can serve as a “complementary diversifier” in long-term portfolios, framing the digital asset’s investment role as still evolving. A ‘Complementary Diversifier’ Blackrock told financial advisors on Tuesday that a small bitcoin position, around 1% to 2% of […]

Blackrock’s IBIT Loses $182 Million as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach $114 Million

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Crypto ETF flows stayed under pressure on Tuesday, June 23, as bitcoin funds lost $113.78 million and ether ETFs saw $82.35 million in outflows. HYPE and Solana products attracted modest inflows, while XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Fidelity’s FETH Draws $15.7 Million but Ether ETFs Still Post $82 Million Outflow The market’s patience with […]

Bitcoin Faces $55K Stress Test as 10x Research Cites Several Bearish Signals

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Crypto research firm 10x Research says bitcoin could fall to the mid-$50,000s before this cycle’s bottom forms, with founder Markus Thielen identifying late August through October 2026 as the most likely window for a durable low. Where Bitcoin Stands Now Bitcoin traded below $61,000 on June 24, roughly 51% below its October 2025 all-time high […]

A16z-Linked Wallet Pulls 25,560 ETH Worth $42.6 Million Off Binance, Onchain Data Shows

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A wallet linked to venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) withdrew 25,560 ether (ETH), worth about $42.62 million, from Binance, a move that landed as ether trades at $1,672. Tracking the Withdrawal The transfer flagged by onchain tracker Lookonchain, said a wallet linked to a16z pulled 25,560 ETH, valued at roughly $42.62 million, off Binance, […]

Japan’s SBI Group Flips the Stablecoin Script With $63M-Backed JPYSC Launch

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SBI Group and Startale Group launched JPYSC on June 24, 2026, marking the first yen-pegged stablecoin in Japan issued under the trust bank model with full Financial Services Agency (FSA) approval. What JPYSC Is and How It Works The token is issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and distributed through SBI VC Trade, the group’s […]

Strategy Should Pause Bitcoin Buys and Rebuild Cash, Cryptoquant Warns as STRC Stays Below Par

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Strategy should halt its bitcoin purchases and rebuild its cash reserves, research firm Cryptoquant warned, after the company’s dividend coverage collapsed from more than seven years to just 14 months and its preferred stock kept trading below face value. A Collapse in Dividend Coverage Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) should pause its bitcoin accumulation and prioritize […]

Binaxity Wants to Bring Structured Bitcoin Exposure Closer to the Retail Investor

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PRESS RELEASE. The platform is building around a 1:1 co-investment model designed to help users build long-term on-chain asset exposure without margin calls or forced liquidation tied to market volatility. Binaxity is introducing a structured investment credit model designed to help retail investors build long-term exposure to digital assets without relying on margin calls, forced […]

Musk’s SpaceX Raises $25 Billion in Debut Bond Sale as Orders Near $90 Billion

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX raised $25 billion in its first-ever corporate bond sale, drawing nearly $90 billion in investor orders, less than two weeks after the company’s record-setting initial public offering (IPO). A Heavily Oversubscribed Debut SpaceX priced $25 billion of investment-grade notes on June 23, in what ranks as one of the largest debut corporate […]

Hut 8 Investors Reach $2.35 Million Settlement Over US Bitcoin Merger Claims

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Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT) has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a proposed securities class action brought by investors who accused the bitcoin miner of misleading the market about operational problems tied to its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed […]

US House Sends Fed CBDC Ban to Trump’s Desk as Housing Bill Clears Congress

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The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending legislation that bars the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through 2030 to President Donald Trump for his signature. A Four-Year Ban Tucked Into a Housing Bill The House gave final approval to the sweeping housing […]

Brazil Can Now Freeze Illegal Betting Operators’ Funds, Not Just Block Sites

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A decree signed by President Lula on June 19 lets Brazil’s gambling regulator order banks to freeze the accounts of unlicensed betting operators within 24 hours – and, after due process, seize the money for an anti-crime fund – shifting enforcement from blocking websites to choking the financial rails beneath them. From web blocks to […]

She Won $71.5 Million, Then a Rule Change Froze Her Lottery Payout

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An 83-year-old Texas retiree using the pseudonym Jane Doe hit a $71.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot on Feb. 17, 2025, after buying her ticket through the Jackpocket app. Seven days later, the Texas Lottery Commission banned third-party courier services, and her payout has been frozen amid an investigation by the Texas Rangers. Doe sued the […]

DWF Labs Says $31 Billion in RWAs Is Onchain but Less Than 10% Is Active in DeFi

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DWF Labs says more than $31 billion in real-world assets have moved onchain, but most of that capital remains inactive. The firm argues that tokenization’s next phase will be won by platforms that make these assets liquid, tradable, and useful inside DeFi. Blackrock, Maple, and Figure Compete to Unlock Utility for $31 Billion in RWAs […]

HSBC Expands Orion Network to UAE, Enabling Real-Time Dirham Liquidity Flows

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HSBC has launched its tokenized deposit service in the United Arab Emirates, introducing the UAE dirham to its blockchain-based corporate cash management network. Regulatory Readiness Meets Market Demand HSBC Bank Middle East Limited has launched a tokenized deposit service in the United Arab Emirates, introducing around-the-clock blockchain-based cash management for corporate clients and adding the […]

Bitmine and Sharplink Fund Ethlabs to Scale Ethereum for AI and Institutions

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Ethlabs, a new independent nonprofit research lab founded by former Ethereum Foundation researchers, has launched to strengthen Ethereum’s core infrastructure. The group is backed by major ecosystem participants, including Bitmine, Sharplink, Joe Lubin, Anchorage, Octant, and SNZ. Ethlabs Forms Independent Research Group to Strengthen Ethereum’s Core Network A group of senior Ethereum contributors has launched […]

Cboe Launches Prediction Markets With Yes-or-No S&P 500 Index Contracts

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Cboe launches prediction markets-style binary options tied to the Mini-S&P 500 Index, scaled to one-tenth the S&P 500 benchmark, allowing traders to take yes-or-no positions through broker platforms including Interactive Brokers, with fixed $100 or $0 payouts at settlement. Binary Options Introduced Through Retail Brokerage Channels Cboe Global Markets (CBOE) announced on June 23, 2026, […]

Crypto’s Liquidity Outlook Darkens as Fed Hawkish Pivot Pushes Hike Odds to 77%

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Crypto markets faced tighter liquidity conditions after the Federal Reserve held rates steady and signaled stronger inflation concerns. Wintermute said tighter policy could reduce the flow of liquidity entering crypto through ETFs, stablecoins, and DATs, while Fed projections showed the median 2026 rate outlook moving higher. Warsh-Led Fed Reprices Rate Expectations as Inflation Risks Move […]

XRP Withdrawal Activity Reaches Highest Level Since June 2024 on Binance

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XRP withdrawal transactions on Binance overtook deposits for several days, while similar shifts were observed across other crypto exchanges, including Coinbase and Bybit. The shift occurred as XRP traded near recent lows, pointing to a change in exchange behavior amid price pressure. Binance XRP Withdrawals Lead Deposits for Seven Consecutive Days XRP has shown short-term […]

12 Altcoins Flash Accumulation Signals as 6 Others See Exchange Inflows

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An analysis revealed several altcoins recorded stronger outflows than inflows, a pattern often associated with accumulation. At the same time, a group of larger cryptocurrencies saw higher inflows, reflecting contrasting positioning strategies across the digital asset market. Analysis Highlights Accumulation Signals in Select Tokens An analysis shared by Cryptoquant on June 23 showed a split […]

Ripple Nears 30-Country Payments Rollout After Preliminary MiCA Approval

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Ripple has obtained preliminary approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework for a Crypto Asset Service Provider license, positioning it to expand regulated services across all 30 countries in the European Economic Area. Regulatory Green Light Advances Ripple’s Regulated Payments Rollout Across Europe Ripple has received preliminary authorization for a Crypto Asset […]

Enso Connects 500+ Tokenized Assets Through xStocks and Ondo, Cutting Friction

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Enso, an onchain finance platform, has launched its real-world assets (RWA) app and announced major integrations to solve the fragmentation of tokenized real-world assets. Tackling Fragmentation in Asset Tokenization Enso, an execution and orchestration layer for institutional onchain finance, announced Tuesday the launch of its real-world assets ( RWA) app and an expanded distribution network […]

Ethereum Users Jump 86% as Tokenized Assets Reach $203 Billion

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Ethereum’s first-quarter data showed a clear split: user activity reached record highs while fees and market value fell. The report points to a network scaling aggressively as tokenized assets, stablecoins, and institutional finance continue to build on its base layer. Ethereum Holders Reach 293 Million Despite 30% Drop in Market Value Ethereum began 2026 with […]

Chainlink and Over 10 Korean lenders Push to Kill FX Delays With Real-Time Settlement

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Chainlink, a coalition of Korean commercial banks, and a 37-member European bank consortium announced Project Pangea on June 23, a working group focused on replacing the global foreign exchange market’s existing T+2 settlement cycle with real-time, stablecoin-based T+0 settlement. What Project Pangea Is The initiative brings together three primary partners: Fairsquarelab, described as a first-mover […]

Bitcoin Traders Defend $62,000 Support as $171M Liquidation Wave Hits Top Crypto

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Bitcoin dropped roughly 3.6% in 24 hours, hitting an intraday low of $61,860 before finding support just above $62,000.This slide dragged its market capitalization down to $1.25 trillion and wiped nearly 3% off the total crypto market cap. Market Capitalization and Support Levels Bitcoin reversed course Tuesday, shedding roughly $2,500 in 24 hours amid a […]

Zcash Mining Exposure Comes to Wall Street as Fortitude Targets Nasdaq Listing

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Fortitude Mining Holdings and Heartsciences have agreed to an all-stock business combination that would bring a DCG-owned zcash (ZEC) mining platform to the Nasdaq Capital Market under the proposed ticker TUDE. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by Heartsciences shareholders. After closing, […]

Zuckerberg Orders Meta Into Prediction Markets With New App Codenamed ‘Arena’

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Mark Zuckerberg has directed a small team at Meta to build a standalone prediction markets app internally codenamed “Arena,” the New York Times reported Tuesday, citing two employees with knowledge of the plans. Meta declined to comment on the project. But according to the Times report, the Arena application is a top internal priority for […]

XRP Struggles Near $1.10 Despite Ripple’s EU Regulatory Milestone

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XRP clung to $1.10 after a sharp drop, with bearish signals and broader market pressure weighing on sentiment as long liquidations amplified losses despite positive Ripple regulatory news. XRP Price Faces Pressure Near Key Support At 12:44 p.m. EDT on June 23, XRP is trading at $1.09976, down 3.22% over the past 24 hours as […]

Near 400-Point Nasdaq Drop Shows How the Semiconductor-Led Selloff Hit US Financial Markets

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U.S. markets turned lower Tuesday as a semiconductor-led selloff, hawkish Federal Reserve signals, and softer digital assets overwhelmed earlier relief from Middle East diplomacy. At 10:48 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Nasdaq Composite stood at 25,766.67, down 399 points, while the S&P 500 was at 7,413.96, off 58.83 points. The NYSE […]

Key Hunters Eye $58.87M Bitcoin Puzzle as 916 BTC Sits Unsolved in 78 Addresses

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The Bitcoin Puzzle Challenge, a decade-old onchain bounty system now holding roughly 916.52 BTC worth approximately $58.87 million at current prices, sits at a new frontier as community solvers push past Puzzle 70 and set their sights on a 71-bit keyspace target that pool telemetry suggests could take centuries to brute-force. A Challenge Built Over […]

Ethereum Foundation Restructures With 5 Clusters After Cutting 20% of Workforce

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The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced Tuesday it is cutting 54 employees, roughly 20% of its workforce, as part of a months-long reorganization designed to sharpen its focus on what it calls the critical work only the EF can do. Leaner Structure, Narrower Focus The foundation published a formal post from EF management outlining the new […]

Visa and BCG Build on Allium as Startup Closes $40M Series B

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Allium, a New York-based blockchain data infrastructure company, has closed a $40 million Series B funding round, bringing its total capital raised to roughly $61.5 million as institutional demand for onchain data accelerates. Fortune was the first to report the raise, announced June 23, 2026. Amplify Partners led the round, with Kleiner Perkins and Theory […]

Bitcoin Sellers Control Volume as $62K Support Faces Its Biggest Test of June

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Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $62,309 on June 23, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, holding near the lower edge of its 24-hour range as the full moving average stack flashed a strong bearish configuration and oscillators pointed to a market lacking directional conviction. 1-Hour Chart: Consolidation and Lower Highs Define Short-Term Structure On the 1-hour […]

CLARITY Act Heads Into Decisive July as House Schedules Back-to-Back Crypto Hearings

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The Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act is heading into a pivotal stretch, with the House scheduling two July hearings tied to Federal Reserve policy and digital-asset innovation. Senator Cynthia Lummis is pressing for a Senate floor vote before the August recess. A Packed July Calendar The legislative fight over U.S. crypto market-structure rules now […]

MyTonWallet Rebrands to My Wallet After Expanding to 11 Blockchains

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PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 23rd, 2026, Chainwire. My Wallet, one of the leading TON-native wallets, now runs on Solana, Ethereum, Base, and eight other networks with built-in portfolio tracking, a native AI Agent, gasless transfers, and a top-7 CertiK security ranking MyTonWallet, an open-source self-custodial wallet launched on The Open Network in […]

‘It’s Like a Little Tsunami’: JPMorgan’s Dimon Warns on Stock Bull Market While Bitcoin Lags

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the current bull market is “like a little tsunami” that is “very hard to stop,” cautioning that geopolitical and economic risks are building beneath a surging stock market. A Warning Wrapped in a Metaphor Speaking at a Council on Foreign Relations event on June 21, Dimon used a […]

Bitcoin Bulls Lose $160M as BTC Slides Under $62K and Analysts Eye $50K Target

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A sharp cryptocurrency market sell-off on Tuesday morning triggered over $700 million in total liquidations, with long positions accounting for approximately $595 million of the losses. Ethereum and Altcoins Face Heavy Selling Liquidations across the cryptocurrency market surpassed $700 million Tuesday morning amid a sell-off that saw top digital assets post losses of 3% or […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $68M Despite Ark and Fidelity $121M Inflow

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Crypto ETF flows started Monday, June 22, on a cautious note, with bitcoin and ether funds recording combined outflows of $134.56 million. XRP ETFs remained a bright spot with fresh inflows, while solana and HYPE products saw no trading activity. XRP ETFs Extend Winning Run With $5.3M Inflow as Bitcoin Funds Stay Weak The week […]

Safaricom Teams With Chainalysis as AI Hunts Payments Linked to Illegal Wildlife Trade

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Safaricom, along with major technology and cryptocurrency companies, including Chainalysis, has joined Prince William’s United for Wildlife taskforce to combat the $23 billion illegal wildlife trade. Squeezing the Financial Flows Kenyan telecom giant Safaricom has joined forces with a coalition of international technology, payments, and cryptocurrency firms to dismantle the financial networks driving the illegal […]

Alleged ‘Pig Butchering’ Prince Group Kingpin Hu Shi Arrested in Japan

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Hu Shi, linked to the Prince Group activities in Japan, was arrested on June 14 after being suspected of falsifying public records. Japanese police have linked Hu to Prince Group, an organization that managed one of the largest pig butchering scam centers in Cambodia. Cyprus National Tied To Prince Group Arrested in Japan Hu Shi, […]

IMF, JPMorgan, Central Banks Contribute to Global Tokenized Asset Compliance Effort

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Leading central banks, financial institutions, and blockchain firms contributed to the Global Layer One (GL1) white paper on programmable compliance, which outlines a compliance architecture for tokenized financial assets and regulated digital-asset transactions. Contributors include the IMF, Banque de France, J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys unit, and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Global Institutions Publish Tokenized Asset […]

Trump Executive Order Sets Deadlines for Federal Shift to Quantum-Resistant Encryption

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Federal agencies must transition high-value and high-impact systems to post-quantum cryptography by 2031 under Trump’s executive order. The directive requires migration leads, procurement updates, and coordination with critical infrastructure to address quantum risks. Agencies Face 2030 and 2031 Deadlines for Sensitive Federal Systems President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to move high-value assets and high-impact […]

Bitcoin’s 19.5% Open Interest Drop Points to Healthier BTC Market

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Bitcoin’s futures market saw a sharp leverage reset as BTC Open Interest fell 19.5%, outpacing the price decline. The pullback from $26.0 billion to $20.89 billion suggests traders reduced exposure, shifting attention toward spot demand. Leverage Reset Shifts Focus to Spot Demand Bitcoin’s futures market has undergone a sharp leverage reset. Traders are now watching […]

OpenAI and Anthropic Pre-IPO Trading: Coinbase Launches Exposure to 2 AI Giants Still Private

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Coinbase has launched pre-IPO perpetual futures linked to OpenAI and Anthropic, giving eligible non-U.S. traders a new way to track the valuations of two prominent private AI firms. The contracts are settled in USDC and are designed to transition toward equity-linked pricing if IPO terms and share-count data become available. Coinbase Promotes New Access to […]

Thailand Expands $307M Crypto Mining Probe as Chinese Financiers Face Arrests

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Thailand has expanded a probe into a transnational Chinese criminal network that used illegal crypto-mining to launder over $300 million annually from online scams and gambling. Rigs Seized and Power Stolen Thai authorities have expanded an investigation into illegal cryptocurrency mining networks allegedly run by Chinese financiers that laundered more than $300 million (10 billion […]

Allunity Launches SEKAU as First MiCA-Compliant Swedish Krona Stablecoin

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Allunity has launched SEKAU, a Swedish krona-backed stablecoin issued as a regulated e-money token under MiCA. The token is backed 1:1 by segregated SEK reserves and will debut across five blockchain networks. Allunity Targets Institutional Payments With New Swedish Krona Stablecoin Allunity is expanding its European stablecoin lineup with the launch of SEKAU, a Swedish […]

Finland Convicts a Streamer of a Gambling Crime for Casino Promos

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A Finnish court fined streamer “Pottukoira” about $2,700 for promoting offshore casinos to local viewers, and ruled that prosecutors did not need to show he was ever paid – a rare criminal conviction as regulators worldwide tighten on influencer gambling ads. A rare criminal hit on a gambling influencer A district court in North Savo, […]

Leading South Korean Bank Toss Taps Solana to Test Cross-Border Remittances for 15 Million Customers

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South Korea’s Toss Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain-based remittance and settlement infrastructure. A First for a Korean Internet Bank Toss Bank, South Korea’s third-largest internet-only bank, said it signed the agreement in Seoul on June 19 and called it the “first direct strategic cooperation agreement between […]

Kucoin Plugs Into Argentina’s Transferencias 3.0, Bringing Crypto to QR Checkouts

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Kucoin has expanded its digital payment system into Argentina and Peru, integrating crypto and stablecoins directly into local quick response (QR)-code payment networks. Merging Crypto With Regional QR Systems Cryptocurrency platform Kucoin announced on June 22 the expansion of its digital payment system into Argentina and Peru, integrating crypto and stablecoins directly into the regional […]

Kalshi Traders Price 80% Odds Bitcoin Stays Below $100K Through 2026

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Prediction market traders on Kalshi are pricing only a 19% to 22% chance that bitcoin crosses $100,000 before January 2027, with over $10 million wagered across timing contracts tied to the CF Bitcoin Real-Time Index. Where the Money Is Going Bitcoin is trading near $64,600 as of Monday, June 22, 2026, sitting roughly 50% below […]

Bitcoin Climbs Above $65,000 as US-Iran Talks Ease Fears and Lift Risk Appetite

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Bitcoin began the final week of June by rebounding from a Sunday low of $63,197 to peak at an intraday high of $65,555. Bitcoin Rebounds Past $65,000 Mark Following Sunday Lows Bitcoin opened the last week of June on the ascendancy, rising past the $65,000 threshold as global markets digested the latest on U.S.-Iran peace […]

August Timeline Puts Bitcoin BIP-110 Signaling and Paul Sztorc’s Hard Fork in Focus

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Bitcoin is approaching a compressed August 2026 window in which BIP-110’s mandatory signaling mechanics are scheduled to arrive shortly before Paul Sztorc’s planned eCash hard fork target, placing two separate protocol events on nearly the same timetable. The first event is BIP-110, also known as the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, a draft proposal authored by […]

$50M Bitcoin Purchase Reveals Strive’s Latest Move in Public Treasury Race

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Strive, Inc. added 759 bitcoin to its balance sheet last week, reinforcing a debt-free treasury strategy designed to make BTC the company’s central reserve asset and performance benchmark. Strive Adds $50M in BTC The Nasdaq-listed company Strive, which trades under ASST, said it purchased the bitcoin between June 15 and June 21, paying an average […]

Franklin Templeton Builds Active Crypto Arm to Chase Institutional Money

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Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital and formally established Franklin Crypto, a dedicated active digital asset management division aimed at institutional investors. A New Division With Deep Roots The deal closes with the full 250 Digital investment team joining Franklin Templeton, along with all liquid cryptocurrency strategies previously run by Coinfund. Franklin […]

Polymarket Allegedly Paid Adin Ross Millions to Promote It as Insider-Trading Scrutiny Builds

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A Wall Street Journal investigation reports that Polymarket struck a multimillion-dollar deal with streamer Adin Ross and promoted dozens of his videos – at least five of which laid out ways to trade on inside information. A celebrity deal under scrutiny Polymarket struck a multimillion-dollar promotional deal with the streamer Adin Ross, according to a […]

Bank of England Drops Stablecoin User Caps and Sets $53 Billion Issuance Limit

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The Bank of England has published its final policy positions and draft rules for systemic stablecoins, softening parts of its earlier proposal. The central bank dropped individual holding caps and instead proposed a temporary $52.9 billion (£40 billion) issuance limit for each systemic stablecoin. Bank of England Revises Stablecoin Rules to Support Growth The Bank […]

Moneygram Runs Solana Validator Node, Processing Blocks on the Network It Moves Money On

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Moneygram has joined Solana’s proof-of- stake network as an active validator, staking SOL and processing transaction blocks on one of the highest-throughput blockchains in operation today. Moneygram Enters Solana’s Validator Set The Dallas-based global payments company announced the move on Monday, marking its first direct participation at the protocol level of any public blockchain network. […]

Polymarket Staged $900K in Fake Winnings to Court Banned US Users, WSJ Finds

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Polymarket paid a network of social-media creators to stage bets and winnings on near-perfect replicas of its website, a Wall Street Journal investigation found. This was part of a campaign aimed at U.S. users; the platform is legally barred from serving. Bets that never happened Polymarket paid mostly college-age social-media creators to stage bets, and […]

Taiko Halts Withdrawals as Hackers Pull $1.7M Through Bridge Validation Flaw

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Ethereum scaling solution Taiko confirmed that its bridge source-signal proof validation mechanism was compromised, allowing hackers to bypass protocols and drain an estimated $1.7 million from its ERC-20 vault. Technical Flaw Leads to $1.7 Million Loss Ethereum scaling solution Taiko confirmed June 22 that its chain state verification mechanism had been compromised. As a consequence, […]

A Whale Just Opened $48 Million in Shorts Against Bitcoin, Solana and Ethereum

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A freshly created wallet deposited 6.68 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened 20x leveraged short positions against bitcoin, solana and ether worth a combined $48 million. Anatomy of the Bet Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported that the wallet, labeled 0xaeaa, moved 6.68 million USDC onto Hyperliquid before opening the shorts. The breakdown is heavily weighted […]

FDIC: US Banks Post $80 Billion in Profit as Unrealized Losses Swell to $325 Billion

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U.S. banks held $325.1 billion in unrealized losses on their investment securities at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The figure rose for a second straight quarter even as the industry posted strong profits. A Growing Paper Loss The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said total […]

Why Lummis Says the CLARITY Act Will End the ‘Absurdity’ Facing US Software Developers

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging colleagues to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing the bill would free software developers from the threat of prosecution for simply publishing code. Developers in the Crosshairs Lummis made her case via a statement shared on June 22, singling out the legal exposure faced by the people […]

Bitcoin Steadies Around $64,000 as US and Iran Agree on Roadmap to a Final Deal Within 60 Days

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Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say the United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, with technical talks beginning immediately. A 60-Day Window The two mediators said a high-level committee agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the groundwork for technical talks […]

That $100,000 Lottery Ticket in Indiana Came Down to One Printing Detail

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The Indiana Lottery has suspended sales of its “Space Invaders Cash Invasion” scratch-off game after a ticket-printing error led some players to think they’d hit much larger prizes. Mike Fields said his ticket appeared to show a $100,000 win, but officials told him the payout was $20, with other players reporting similar discrepancies. For a […]

Polygon Dominates Latam: How the Network Processed $309 Million in Stablecoins Last Month

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Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of the Polygon Foundation, stressed that the network managed over $300 million in stablecoins from emerging markets in May. He also highlighted that the growth of non-dollar stablecoins has reached 16x over the last 6 years, and that this was “just getting started.” Polygon Registers Around $309 Million In Latam Stablecoin Volumes […]

Base Activates Beryl Upgrade June 25 as B20 Token Standard Goes Live

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Base, the Ethereum layer-two network backed by Coinbase, plans to activate its Beryl upgrade on mainnet this coming week on June 25, 2026, at 18:00 UTC. A New Native Token Standard The upgrade introduces B20, a new native token standard built directly into the node software rather than deployed as a smart contract. Base engineers […]

Franklin Templeton Files New Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into BTC

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Franklin Templeton has proposed two ETFs that pair broad U.S. stock exposure with a rules-based bitcoin allocation tied to dividend reinvestment. Proposed ETFs Blend US Stocks With Systematic Bitcoin Exposure Franklin Templeton ETF Trust has amended its existing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration framework to add two proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would combine […]

Bitcoin Faces Institutional Demand Shortfall as Coinbase-Binance Gap Flashes Warning

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Professional investors have yet to return to the bitcoin market in force, with a key measure of exchange pricing showing persistent caution among U.S.-based institutions. Analysts say the extended discount on Coinbase relative to Binance points to weak institutional demand, while retail participation continues to provide support for market activity. Institutional Buyers Stay on the […]

Robert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin After Reversal as Gold Charts Signal ‘Massive’ Rise

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Robert Kiyosaki says recent declines in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum have not shaken his conviction. He is closely watching for a technical reversal before making his next move. Kiyosaki Is Watching Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum for Trend Reversal Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki said on June 20 that he is monitoring […]

Ethereum Infrastructure Funding: Kleros Founder Proposes Protocol-Level Validator Redirect Rate

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A proposal that seeks to implement a semi-voluntary redirect rate to subsidize the creation and operation of shared infrastructure by validators. If the majority of validators agree, the rate becomes mandatory for all, and they can choose which organization gets part or all of these funds. Controversial Redirect Rate Ethereum Infrastructure Funding Proposal Surges To […]

China Trims US Treasury Holdings to $651.1 Billion, Hitting an 18-Year Low

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According to official data from the U.S. Treasury Department, China’s stash of treasuries fell to $651.1 billion in April, the lowest level recorded since September 2008. Nonetheless, foreign ownership of U.S. debt increased during the same period, with Japan and the U.K. increasing their holdings. China Sheds US Treasuries Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Federal Reserve […]

Satoshi’s Lost-Coin Quote Hits 16-Year Mark as Millions of BTC Are Deemed Lost

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Sixteen years ago today, Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, told a Bitcointalk user that losing coins was not a flaw in the system. It was a feature. The discussion happened 16 years ago today, on June 21, 2010, in a Bitcointalk thread called “Dying bitcoins.” A user had asked whether forgotten wallets meant the network would […]

Two Gold Bugs Stand Firm on Gold’s Rally, Lawrence Lepard Targets $1 Million Bitcoin

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Gold posted its third straight weekly decline as a stronger dollar and a hawkish Federal Reserve overwhelmed an early rally tied to easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Spot gold opened the week near $4,214 per ounce on June 13. Prices climbed as high as $4,330 to $4,380 by midweek on optimism around […]

Elon Musk Says Universal High Income Could Replace Government AI Ownership

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Elon Musk says the U.S. Treasury should send money directly to citizens rather than have the government buy stakes in artificial intelligence (AI) companies. Musk Tells Treasury to Send Cash Directly as AI Reshapes U.S. Economy Musk made the case on X on June 20, 2026, responding to Vice President JD Vance’s comments on the […]

Japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Bet to Hedge Dollar Decline

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Japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to put roughly 1% of its assets into cryptocurrency starting in fiscal year 2026, according to Nikkei reporting. The Nikkei Shimbun report says that the Okayama City-based fund manages about ¥21.3 billion, or roughly $136 million. It serves around 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises and more than 20,000 […]

Prediction Marketplace Kalshi Said to Be Exploring IPO Path in Informal Talks With Banks

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Kalshi has opened informal talks with investment banks about a possible initial public offering, according to a report from The Information published this week. According to The Information report, the discussions are early stage. There is no S-1 filing, no banker selected and no public timeline. People close to the matter told the publication’s reporter […]

97% Down — Andre Cronje Exits Sonic Labs Board as S Token Continues to Sink Lower

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Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and David Richardson resigned from the Sonic Labs board this week, handing control of the struggling layer-one (L1) project to a new executive team. The three founding board members built Sonic Labs, formerly the Fantom Foundation, from the ground up. Cronje served as chief technology officer and is known across DeFi […]

Trump Threatens Iran Again as Hezbollah Attacks Put Ceasefire Deal at Risk

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President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran again on Sunday unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah and other proxy forces in Lebanon, just four days after signing a ceasefire deal meant to end the 2026 Iran war. Trump made the warning in a Truth Social post at 9:30 a.m. Eastern. “Iran must immediately stop their highly […]

Saylor’s ‘More Dots’ Post Hints at New Buy as Strategy’s Bitcoin Pile Nears 847K BTC

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Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart sparked fresh speculation that Strategy may have acquired additional bitcoin, drawing attention to the company’s massive 846,842 BTC treasury. Strategy’s Expansive Bitcoin Holdings Draw Renewed Attention Following Release of New Chart On June 21, Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared his signature orange-dot chart on X, a graphic that has […]

America Flexes While Crypto KOLs Sniff out a Bottom — Week in Review

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This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. This week, Bitcoin edged closer to the $60,000 […]

Latam Insights: Inside Argentina’s Tax Relief for Exchanges and El Salvador’s Growing Bitcoin Stack

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Argentina issues tax exemptions to VASPs, Cuba approves reforms to open its economy, and El Salvador keeps adding bitcoin. President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’ President Javier Milei has […]

Microsoft Warns of New USB-Based Malware Targeting Crypto Users

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Microsoft has alerted about a malware that spreads through flash drives that use Windows shortcut files to infect devices. The so-called “clipper” malware searches for crypto addresses in the clipboard and substitutes them with other addresses controlled by attackers. Microsoft Alerts About Windows Malware That Changes Cryptocurrency Addresses The team behind Microsoft Defender, Windows’ embedded […]

Hunting the Next Marvel? Jensen Huang Already Shared Clues on One Slide

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Marvell $MRVL has gone from a sub-$100 stock to north of $300 since Jensen Huang called it “the next trillion-dollar company”, and now everyone’s hunting for his next hint. The most useful thing he left on stage was a map. The following guest post comes from Ziven.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on […]

Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Control of US Security Drones Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff

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A group identifying as Handala and linked to Iran claims it hijacked FBI surveillance drones guarding FIFA World Cup sites that opened June 11, tapping live video and data from facial and license-plate recognition systems. The FBI has curtailed drone flights over venues as the Justice Department warns of Iranian cyber activity and the State […]

WhiteBIT Lands MiCA License in Austria, Opens Door to 35M EU Users

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WhiteBIT EU has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, giving the exchange a regulated path into the European Economic Area. The Vienna-based entity, WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, operates under the WhiteBIT EU name. The Austrian FMA granted the authorization on June 19, 2026. Under MiCAR, WhiteBIT EU can now offer […]

G7 Calls for Global Push to Stop North Korea’s Crypto Theft Network

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G7 leaders elevated North Korea’s crypto thefts as a global security concern, linking digital asset crime to international security and Indo-Pacific stability. The statement included one direct reference to cryptocurrency thefts, alongside warnings about nuclear and missile programs. G7 Flags North Korea Crypto Theft in Security Statement The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, […]

Your Stablecoins Could Be Frozen Without Warning, Even If You Did Nothing Wrong

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Crypto users can lose access to legitimate funds when stablecoin issuers and institutions freeze assets because enforcement measures are not always precise enough to distinguish illicit funds from lawful holdings, according to Jan Philipp Fritsche, co-founder of Bermuda. He explained that legitimate users can sometimes be caught up in actions intended to target criminal activity. […]

1,200 Tech Companies Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Quickly as US Crypto Rules Face Global Pressure

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The Consumer Technology Association, which represents more than 1,200 technology companies, urged Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act as digital asset developers face uncertainty over federal oversight. CTA Calls for Swift Senate Action on CLARITY Act The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) urged Senate leadership to advance the CLARITY Act as policymakers continue debating the […]

Michael Saylor Reflects on Strategy’s Bitcoin Crisis After BTC Fell Below $16K

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Strategy’s bitcoin position has swelled to 846,842 BTC after surviving a dramatic 2022 crypto market downturn that put its balance sheet and stock price under intense pressure. Michael Saylor said the company raised over $60 billion, added 716,000 BTC, and now holds reserves exceeding debt by about $48 billion. From Bear Market Brink to Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin Options Traders Load up on $120K Strike Through December 2026

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Bitcoin traded at $64,159 at 6:45 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday, and the derivatives market around it tells a story of retreat and repositioning. CME‘s bitcoin options open interest, measured in dollar terms, has dropped from a peak near $290 million in late November to roughly $30 million to $40 million by mid June, according […]

Prediction Markets Hit Record $10.8 Billion Week as SpaceX IPO, World Cup Drive Surge

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Prediction markets set a weekly trading record as volume reached $10.8 billion, according to A16z crypto. The surge coincided with major finance, sports, and geopolitical events, with activity topping the $10 billion mark for the first time. Prediction Markets Hit a Record $10.8 Billion in Weekly Trading Volume Data from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz’s […]

‘Stop Lawmakers From Predicting’: GOP Bill Targets Congress Betting on Kalshi and Polymarket

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Republican Rep. Bryan Steil has introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, a bill that would bar House members, their spouses and their children from wagering on political and policy outcomes via prediction markets. A New Line Between Lawmaking and Betting Rep. Bryan Steil (R-Wis.), chairman of the Committee on House Administration, unveiled the measure […]

Saylor’s STRC Faulters, Uniswap Gets a Boost, And More – Week In Review

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This week’s crypto stories cut across market structure, adoption, sentiment, and policy. STRC’s sharp drop stress-tested Saylor’s bitcoin credit machine, UNI rallied on fresh long-term optimism, and Latin America extended its lead in stablecoin use for payments. Ethereum also came under fire from critics, calling it a lost-decade asset, while Illinois approved a new crypto […]

As Top Analysts Turn Bearish on Bitcoin, Cryptoquant’s CEO Stands Almost Alone

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Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju says the consensus among top bitcoin analysts has flipped bearish, leaving him among the few still expecting a rebound as BTC trades roughly $25,000 below where it began the year. A Sentiment Shift Among the Pros Founder of onchain analytics firm Cryptoquant, Ki Young Ju, told his followers this week […]

Ethereum Foundation Hit by Leadership Exodus: 8 Senior Figures Gone in 5 Months

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The Ethereum Foundation has lost at least eight senior figures in five months after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigned this week, further deepening a leadership vacuum at the organization that stewards the second-largest blockchain. A Second Co-Director Walks Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation, effective immediately, the […]

Cryptoquant: BTC-to-Altcoin Rotation Has Collapsed and the Alt-Season Era May Be Over

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Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju says the bitcoin-to- altcoin rotation that once powered every alt season has “basically disappeared,” with BTC-pair altcoin volume collapsing to levels unseen since 2021. A Rotation That Stopped Rotating For years, the crypto market has run on a familiar rhythm where bitcoin rallies first, early profits then rotate into ether, […]

Iran Moves to Close the Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Erupt Over Broken Ceasefire Deal

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The measure, announced by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was taken in response to violations by the U.S. government of the memorandum of understanding signed to end the war. Nonetheless, reports indicate that no ground moves have been made to this end. Iran Announced Closure of the Strait of Hormuz After Lebanon Strikes The Iranian […]

200 BTC Moves From Named Wallet as Two Lawyers Clash Over $293B ‘Noah Doe’ Bitcoin Case

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A New York Supreme Court dispute involving 39,069 bitcoin wallet addresses took another turn this week after attorney Ian R. Cohen opposed an effort to lift a court-ordered stay, and new onchain data showed billions of dollars worth of bitcoin moving from addresses named in the lawsuit. The case, ABC Company, XYZ Company, and Noah […]

Report: Charles Schwab Targets Kalshi and Polymarket Territory With New Cboe Deal

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Charles Schwab is moving into prediction markets, but only on its own terms. The brokerage Charles Schwab has reportedly partnered with Cboe Global Markets to offer binary-style options contracts tied to the S&P 500, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report citing “people familiar with the matter.” The contracts let customers wager on whether […]

Bitcoin Bounces 1.64% as Traders Eye 64K Breakout Zone

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Bitcoin trades at $63,629, up 1.64% over the past 24 hours, as the asset holds a recovery range carved out after a sharp selloff from roughly $81,600 down to a low near $59,100. Daily Chart The bounce off $59,000 produced a string of higher lows on the daily chart, and the price now consolidates between […]

Grayscale Research Head Says Saylor’s Strategy Faces a $1.5 Billion Cash-Flow Trap, Not a Bitcoin One

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Strategy faces about $1.5 billion in annual preferred-stock dividends against roughly $477 million in software revenue, a cash-flow gap that Grayscale’s head of research, Zach Pandl, warns is a financing problem, not a bitcoin one. A Cash-Flow Problem, Not a Crypto Problem In a podcast with journalist Laura Shin, Grayscale’s head of research (who posts […]

Gomining’s Kirill Solovev Says Bitcoin Mining Trades at a Discount, Urges New Payment Rails

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As Bitcoin miners are increasingly monetizing their power allocations and cooling infrastructure for artificial intelligence, Gomining founder Kirill Solovev argues that pure-play infrastructure remains severely undervalued. The AI Pivot and Network Resilience The migration of public Bitcoin miners toward high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has shifted from a minor diversification tactic to […]

JPMorgan Says 20% of Miners Operating at a Loss as Bitcoin Trades Below Production Cost

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JPMorgan analysts say bitcoin has traded below its estimated production cost for five straight months, pushing about 20% of miners into unprofitable territory. Public miners have responded by selling more than 32,000 BTC in the first quarter to fund operations. Bitcoin Miners Sold 32,000 BTC in Q1 as JPMorgan Flags Growing Profit Pressure Bitcoin miners […]

Cuba Passes 176 Historic Reforms to Open Its Economy to Private Banks and Real Estate

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The Cuban National Assembly passed a set of reforms that would open the Cuban system to private investment and private banks in the island’s financial system. The measure came after the Trump Administration imposed sanctions on the Cuban state oil company, Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET). Cuba Backpedals On Socialism With New Economic Reforms Cuba, one of […]

Ireland Targets Crypto Assets in New Strategy to Disrupt Illicit Cash Flows

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Ireland has launched a National Risk Assessment and a 30-point action plan to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and sophisticated financial crime. Targeting Digital Assets and Crypto Loopholes Ireland announced a sweeping crackdown on financial crime on June 18, unveiling a national strategy that places a major emphasis on targeting the misuse of cryptocurrency and […]

President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’

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The administration of Javier Milei has issued an executive order establishing exemptions to the 1.2% tax affecting money flows involving VASPs. The measure directly benefits users, who will now save these funds when depositing (or withdrawing) fiat funds from VASPs. Crypto Tax Exemption Executive Order Levels The Financial Playing Field in Argentina Argentina has taken […]

FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to Bring ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Criminals to Justice

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Patel stressed that the bureau would find those involved in these crypto crimes to “bring them to justice.” The FBI has been battling social crypto fraud, commonly known as “pig butchering” schemes, to prevent elderly Americans from being financially affected by these scams. FBI Director Kash Patel Intensifies Battle Against Crypto Fraud on Social Media […]

Congress to Probe Whether Crypto Can Challenge China and Russia’s Grip on Financial Freedom

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House lawmakers will review how digital assets could support people living under repressive governments or failing financial systems, tying cryptocurrency access to U.S. national security. House Roundtable Will Review Digital Assets and Repressive Financial Systems A congressional announcement issued June 18 scheduled a June 25 roundtable on how digital assets may help people facing repressive […]

Armed Crypto Kidnappers Face up to 20 Years After Forcing $8M Digital Asset Transfer

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A family was held at gunpoint for more than eight hours and forced to transfer more than $8 million in cryptocurrency in a violent Minnesota home invasion that has now resulted in guilty pleas from the two men who admitted carrying out the scheme Garcia Brothers Admit Firearms Were Used in Minnesota Crypto Robbery Case […]

Coinbase’s Everything Exchange Expands With Pre-IPO Perps, Stock Options, Tokenized Stocks

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Coinbase is moving closer to its vision of an “everything exchange,” adding pre-IPO perpetual futures, stock options, and soon tokenized stocks as part of a broader expansion beyond traditional crypto trading. Trading Expansion Adds Pre-IPO Perps, Options, and Tokenized Stocks Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) expanded its “everything exchange” push with new products […]

Crypto-Pal Fraud Verdict Exposes Fake No-Risk Returns That Cost Investors Nearly $1M

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Federal jurors convicted a former cryptocurrency promoter after prosecutors tied him to investment fraud schemes that cost investors nearly $1 million. The case centered on Crypto-Pal, which was marketed as a cryptocurrency trading business offering guaranteed high returns with no risk. Crypto Investors Lost Nearly $1 Million to Promises of Guaranteed Returns The U.S. Department […]

Ex-Ethereum Foundation Lead Warns Core Devs Could Run Short of Funding in 3-9 Months

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The Ethereum network could face a slow-burning funding crisis within three to nine months, warned Trent Van Epps, adding that spending cuts and a wound-down incentive program could squeeze the roughly $30 million-a-year effort that keeps Ethereum’s base layer running. A Warning From Inside Trent Van Epps, who for years helped coordinate funding for Ethereum’s […]

Fidelity Debuts GENIUS Act Aligned Stablecoin Reserve Fund With 0.25% Fee

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Fidelity has launched a government money market fund designed for stablecoin issuers managing reserve assets under the GENIUS Act. The product joins a growing wave of institutional funds built for the fast-expanding stablecoin market. Fidelity Expands Into Stablecoin Infrastructure With New Government Money Fund Fidelity Investments has launched a government money market fund aimed at […]

Kalshi’s Messi-Fronted World Cup Push Meets a Nine-Nation European Warning

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Nine European gambling regulators have pledged coordinated action against unlicensed prediction markets during the World Cup, warning sports bodies against partnerships just as Kalshi signs Argentina’s football federation and fronts Lionel Messi. A Coordinated Line as the World Cup Drives Betting The regulators of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland […]

Bitcoin Holds Above $63K as $42.2M in Liquidations Clears Leveraged Bets

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On June 19, bitcoin experienced volatile, “zigzag” trading between $62,300 and $63,300, ultimately closing up 1% to hover just above $63,000. Bitcoin Holds Ground Amid Volatile Intraday Trading On Friday, June 19, bitcoin oscillated between $62,300 and $63,300 but ultimately closed up 1% on a day the U.S.–Iran peace memorandum faced its first stern test. […]

Cryptoquant Warns Boredom Could Sink Saylor’s STRC as Strategy Insists ‘Bitcoin Keeps Working’

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Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju has warned that BTC’s biggest threat is not a crash but “boredom,” arguing a years-long sideways grind would expose the danger in Michael Saylor’s STRC preferred-stock machine. The Boredom Thesis Ki Young Ju, chief executive of analytics firm Cryptoquant, has reframed the bear case in a way that cuts against […]

US Department of War Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War as Deficit Fears Boost Bitcoin’s Case

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The U.S. Department of War has told lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover the war in Iran and other bills, a request that deepens the deficit worries that bitcoin proponents cite as the asset’s reason to exist. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg relayed the figure to Congress in phone calls. An $80 Billion Ask […]

Morgan Stanley Sets 0.14% Fee on Amended Ethereum and Solana ETFs Filing

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Morgan Stanley has filed fresh amendments for its proposed ethereum and solana ETFs, revealing 0.14% sponsor fees for both funds. The filings also show plans to stake part of the assets through Figment, Galaxy, and Coinbase Canada. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto ETF Push With Low-Cost Ethereum and Solana Funds Morgan Stanley is moving closer to […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $91 Million as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Adds Fresh Capital

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Crypto ETF flows remained subdued on Thursday, June 18, as bitcoin and ether funds posted another day of outflows ahead of the Juneteenth market closure. Solana and XRP ETFs attracted modest inflows, while HYPE products saw no trading activity. Bitwise Leads Solana and XRP Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losses The market limped into the […]

WhiteBIT EU Secures MiCA License in Austria, Expanding Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe

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WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, operating as WhiteBIT EU, announced today that it has obtained authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Austria. The authorization was granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). The Austrian authorization marks a key step in WhiteBIT’s European growth strategy and underscores WhiteBIT EU’s commitment to operating within a […]

Stellar’s XLM Leads Monthly Crypto Rally With 50% Surge as Tokenized Assets Pile In

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Stellar’s XLM token climbed more than 45% between June 15 and 18 as tokenized real-world assets piled onto the network. Backers pointed to newly enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries and deepening institutional ties as the drivers behind the move. What’s Driving the Move Stellar’s XLM has been one of the strongest performers among large-cap tokens this […]

Ethereum Trades Flat Over 9 Years, 14% Below Its 2017 High Once Inflation Is Counted

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Pseudonymous trader Pentoshi has branded ether a cursed asset stuck in a lost decade, arguing the token sits near the same level it traded nine years ago and, adjusted for inflation, about 14% below its 2017 high. A Brutal Verdict The trader argued that ether is currently going for the same price it commanded nine […]

Next.io Co-Founder Says Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Is ‘the Most Difficult Point to Resolve’

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Pierre Lindh, co-founder of iGaming media group Next.io, says Sportradar’s data deal with Kalshi is another step toward legitimizing prediction markets – but argues the sector’s insider-trading problem may be structurally impossible to fix. Sportradar ‘Takes Sides’ In Industry Standoff When Sportradar agreed to supply official data and integrity tooling to Kalshi this month, the […]

DAZN Adds ADI Predictstreet’s Free-to-Play Predictions for the FIFA World Cup 2026

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The World Cup’s official prediction partner is now embedded in DAZN’s streaming app, letting fans play along with live matches for free. A free-to-play prediction layer for live sport DAZN and ADI Predictstreet on 18 June launched a free-to-play prediction experience inside the DAZN app, putting real-time match predictions in front of the streaming platform’s […]

The AI Job Squeeze: How Artificial Intelligence Has Eliminated Over 126,000 Roles in the US

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The Alliance for Secure AI Action has registered that, as of 10 June 2026, over 120k job positions have been replaced or made obsolete by AI technology in the U.S., as companies seek to streamline their processes and prepare for a more AI-centric future. The Alliance for Secure AI Action Calls For Action As AI […]

TV USB Ports Are More Useful Than They Look, With Four Practical Ways to Use Them

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Which four tasks can a TV’s USB port handle beyond power: expanding storage for program recording, hosting peripherals like keyboards and game controllers, playing personal media, and adding app space? Many smart TVs ship with just 8 to 16 GB, and some support cloud gaming via GeForce Now when controllers are plugged in. Your TV’s […]

71% of Latam Institutions Are Now Using Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments, Report Finds

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According to The Digital Chamber, this high level of adoption will be further driven by incoming regulations that integrate crypto into traditional financial solutions. Nonetheless, even with current regulations, Latam ranks first in the global regional stablecoin adoption rate. Latam Institutions Lead in Crypto Adoption Globally While stablecoins are now being adopted widely around the […]

Australia’s ASIC Wins High Court Appeal as Block Earner Yield Product Faces Fresh Penalty Fight

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The High Court of Australia ruled unanimously (7-0) that fintech platform Block Earner illegally offered its cryptocurrency yield product. High Court Sides With Regulator In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia has ruled that a cryptocurrency yield product was offered illegally without a financial services license. The 7-0 ruling by the country’s highest […]

A Figure-Eight in Deep Space: Hubble Image Shows Gravity Warping Distant Galaxies

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NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured MACS0329-0211, a massive galaxy cluster whose gravity bends distant light into arcs, curves, and a bright central figure-eight shape. A cosmic swarm The image, released June 12, 2026, shows what NASA described as looking “somewhat like a swarm of bees returning to their hive.” The cluster is packed with […]

Bitcoin Trades 15% Below Critical On-Chain Level After June Selloff

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Bitcoin rebounded from a steep June decline, but Glassnode data shows the asset remains below key recovery levels. Recent buyers are still carrying unrealized losses, while capital flows have yet to turn positive. Bitcoin’s Rebound Leaves Recent Buyers Under Pressure Bitcoin has stabilized after a sharp selloff that coincided with rising geopolitical tensions and a […]

Ripple Leaders Signal Major Crypto Moment as Swell Hits 10-Year Milestone

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Ripple Swell 2026 is drawing executive focus as the company prepares its largest conference around institutional crypto adoption and XRP Ledger growth. The New York event will combine Swell with XRPL Apex for the first time, bringing more than 1,500 expected attendees across finance, blockchain, and digital assets. Swell’s 10th Year Draws Executive Focus on […]

Coinbase CEO ‘as Bullish as Ever’ on Bitcoin, Expects Much Higher Prices by 2030

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reiterated his long-term confidence in bitcoin, saying he remains long the asset and expects much higher prices by 2030. In comments shared alongside a video, Armstrong described bitcoin as “the new digital gold” and pointed to historical market cycles as part of his outlook. Brian Armstrong Reaffirms Bullish Bitcoin Outlook and […]

China Onboards 26 Global Institutions to Its New Digital Yuan Cross-Border Payment Network

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The 26 institutions are Chinese bank branches located in Brazil, Qatar, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Macau, plus China’s branch of Standard Chartered, and will join PBOC’s Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services (CBETS). The move seeks to increase adoption of the digital yuan’s institutional cross-border payments. China Intensifies Global Digital Yuan Push With New Institutional Partners China […]

Celsius Founder Faces Permanent Trading Ban After Fraud Conviction

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Nearly three years after Celsius unraveled, the CFTC has closed its civil enforcement case against founder Alexander Mashinsky with a federal consent order imposing permanent trading and registration bans. The decision marks another chapter in the fallout from a crypto lender that regulators alleged attracted about $20 billion in customer funds through misleading claims about […]

Alchemy and Visa Give AI Agents Payment Power With New Agentcard Platform

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Alchemy has launched Agentcard with Visa Intelligent Commerce, giving AI agents a way to make purchases using trusted payment and identity tools. The product adds spend controls, dedicated credentials, and support for both card-based and emerging agent payment rails. AI Agents Move Beyond Chat Into Real-World Spending Alchemy is moving into agentic commerce with the […]

Anvil Powers Promise Now, Pay Later Sponsorships at Blockchain Futurist Conference

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PRESS RELEASE. Toronto, Canada, June 18, 2026 – Blockchain Futurist Conference has partnered with Anvil, the decentralized protocol enabling digital asset-backed credit, to introduce an easier way for companies to secure sponsorships in advance. Sponsoring a conference has always brought on a difficult choice, either commit early and hand over capital months in advance, or […]

Range Raises $8.3M as Institutions Push for Pre-Execution Stablecoin Risk Controls

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Range, a Zug, Switzerland-based financial infrastructure company, closed an oversubscribed $8.3 million Series A on June 18, 2026, bringing its total funding to $11 million and positioning itself as a control layer for companies running stablecoin and fiat operations side by side. A Mixed Investor Base Signals Convergence The round drew traditional fintech capital alongside […]

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Ditches Rate Signals, Bitcoin Slides as Nasdaq Bounces 1.5%

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh used his debut press conference on June 17 to strip away decades of central bank communication habits, and markets spent the following day sorting out what that means for rates, risk, and bitcoin. Rates Hold, Statement Shrinks The Fed held the federal funds rate at 3.50% to 3.75% on a […]

Bitcoin Slides to $62k as Traders Dump Risk, Wiping out Iran Peace Rally Gains

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Bitcoin tumbled 5% to $62,000, hitting an intraday low of $62,236 and marking a 7.5% drop since June 15. Bitcoin Erases Gains Following U.S.-Iran Peace Accord On Thursday, bitcoin tumbled to $62,000, wiping out gains made initially on rumors of peace between Iran and the U.S., and later after the formal announcement of an accord. […]

Fed Joins 4 Agencies to Demand ID Programs From Payment Stablecoin Operators

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The U.S. Federal Reserve and four partner agencies moved Thursday to impose bank-grade customer identification requirements on payment stablecoin issuers, while a top Fed governor warned the broader legislative framework may not go far enough to stop financial crime. What the Fed Is Proposing The Fed’s Board of Governors published a proposal June 18, 2026, […]

2 Incorporated AI Agents Sign First Legal Deal That Executes Itself on Ethereum

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Two artificial intelligence (AI) agents incorporated as legal entities negotiated, signed, and executed a binding contract that a court can read and a blockchain can run. [/key_takeaways] Key Takeaways: Clawbank and Shodai executed the first AI-to-AI Ricardian contract, binding legal prose to Ethereum code. Shodai’s smart contract paid out automatically when 1 milestone condition was […]

CME’s Terrence Duffy Targets CFTC Perps Approval as Kalshi Volume Tops $3B

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CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its decision to allow prediction-market operator Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures. Perps Should Be Classified as Swaps, Says CME Boss CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy said June 17 he plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over […]

IMF Warns Nigeria’s Stablecoin Boom Could Weaken Local Currency Demand

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The IMF reports that Nigeria captured 60% of all stablecoin traffic in sub-Saharan Africa as users seek alternatives to traditional banking. IMF: Stablecoins Transform From Niche Market to Major Payment Route Nigerians are increasingly turning to U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins to move money across borders as small businesses and households search for cheaper and faster alternatives […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $82M as Ark and Blackrock Reverse Prior Session Gains

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Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior session’s broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains alive beneath the market’s choppy headline flows. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1M as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Return to Outflows The crypto […]

Tether Trims Bitdeer Stake After AI Push Lifts Bitcoin Mining Stock

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Tether has started trimming its Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) stake after reloading on the bitcoin mining and AI data center operator’s stock during a February selloff, generating about $12.7 million in proceeds. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, […]

Ghana and the UK Use Blockchain to Recover $15.1M From Cross-Border Scam

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Law enforcement agencies from Ghana and the United Kingdom recently collaborated to seize $15.1 million in cryptocurrency from a transnational investment scam. An E-Commerce Front for Organized Crime Law enforcement agencies in Ghana and the United Kingdom have seized approximately $15.1 million in cryptocurrency from a sophisticated transnational investment scam. According to a Chainalysis report, […]

Inveniam Capital Partners Pushes Mantra Acquisition After $20M Bet, Cementing RWA-AI Stack

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Inveniam Capital Partners has agreed to fully acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, with the deal expected to close by June 30, 2026. Strategic Roots and the NVNM Chain Inveniam Capital Partners announced June 16 that it has reached an agreement to acquire the blockchain project MANTRA and its affiliated entities, consolidating […]

Yield Basis Deposits Jump 120% in 2 Weeks as Investors Seek BTC Yield Without Selling

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Yield Basis says deposits into its new Hybrid Vaults rose more than 120% in under two weeks, signaling demand for strategies that let investors earn yield while keeping crypto exposure. The protocol is targeting one of DeFi’s long-running problems: liquidity providers falling behind simple holders during sharp price moves. Michael Egorov Says Demand Is Rising […]

Zimbabwe Central Bank Unit Unveils Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms

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The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Zimbabwean central bank has mandated that all virtual asset service providers (VASPs) formally register with the regulatory body. New Legal Definitions The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a public mandate requiring all virtual asset service providers to formally register with the regulatory body. The […]

HyperFund Promoter ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Billion Crypto Scam

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HyperFund drew $1.8 billion from investors worldwide through a crypto platform prosecutors described as a global wire-fraud scheme. Promoter “ Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge after authorities said he received at least $7.85 million. HyperFund Drew $1.8 Billion From Investors Worldwide Rodney Burton, also known as “ Bitcoin Rodney,” has pleaded […]

Crypto Investors Could Lose Key Tax Advantage Under New House Proposal

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Proposed crypto tax changes could limit loss-harvesting strategies by extending wash sale and constructive sale rules to many digital assets, while providing limited exemptions for certain categories of crypto activity. House Proposal Would Bring Crypto Trades Under Wash Sale Restrictions House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on June 17 issued a press release highlighting H.R. […]

Ripple’s Schwartz Highlights XRP Use Cases Ahead of Largest-Ever Swell Event

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Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz highlighted XRP use cases spanning payments, tokenization, decentralized finance, interoperability, and artificial intelligence ahead of Ripple Swell 2026. His message focused on real-world adoption and community-driven development as Ripple prepares for its largest Swell event. Ripple Veteran Frames Swell Around XRP Payments, Tokenization, DeFi, and AI Ripple CTO Emeritus David […]

Byte Federal Announces Successful Launch of Custom-Built Integration Supporting BurraPay’s Historic Entry into America’s Regulated Market

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PRESS RELEASE. VENICE, FLORIDA – June 17, 2026 – Byte Federal, Inc. is excited to announce the integration of our payment and exchange services with BurraPay, the first cryptocurrency payments processor to operate inside Nevada’s regulated gaming market. Byte Federal is enabling BurraPay’s secure, compliant cryptocurrency transactions within licensed casino and sportsbook environments – a […]

Bitcoin Eyes $70K Breakout as 21Shares Sees Path Toward $100K by Q3

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Bitcoin remains above a key support zone despite a Federal Reserve-driven pullback, while 21Shares sees a potential path to $100,000 by the end of Q3. The firm’s outlook depends on a decisive breakout above $70,000. 21Shares Says Bitcoin’s Upside Case Starts With a $70K Break Bitcoin could climb to $100,000 by the end of the […]

Slowmist: A Single Missing Line of Code Drained $111,000 From the DIP Token

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A coding flaw in the DIP token, an essential utility asset of the Etherisc ecosystem, let an attacker siphon roughly $111,098 in USD Coin (USDC), blockchain security firm Slowmist revealed. A Transfer That Ran Twice Slowmist flagged the incident in a threat intelligence alert, pinning the loss at 111,097.6 USDC. The firm said the DIP […]

Trace Finance Takes $32M Series A to Scale the Bank Layer Stablecoins Are Missing

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Trace Finance, a regulated cross-border payments company, closed a $32 million Series A to extend its stablecoin settlement infrastructure beyond Latin America and into global markets. Coinfund Leads the Round According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, Coinfund led the raise. Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, Jump Capital, Valor Capital, Paxos, and HOF Capital joined […]

Trader Garrett Jin Dumps $13.5M in HYPE, Holds $83M BTC and $25M ZEC Longs

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A wallet tied to former Bitforex chief Garrett Jin has sold its entire 184,102 HYPE stake, worth about $13.55 million, for a $2.83 million profit, then rotated into a long position on Uniswap’s UNI. The Trade Lookonchain flagged the moves, reporting that Jin (who posts as Garrett Bullish) had offloaded all 184,102 of his HYPE […]

Polymarket Gets Hit With $487,000 Dutch Penalty for Halting Service One Day Too Late

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The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) has moved to collect €420,000 (~$487,000) from the company behind Polymarket, the latest sign that Europe is treating prediction markets as unlicensed gambling even as the US embraces them as financial products. How a single day cost Polymarket $487,000 The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) published its collection decision on 16 June against […]

Blackrock Leads Crypto ETF Inflows as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP All Turn Positive

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Crypto ETF flows turned positive across the board on Tuesday, June 16, with bitcoin, ether, HYPE, XRP, and solana ETFs all recording inflows. The rare all-green session suggested investors are starting to rebuild exposure, even if demand remains measured. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Gain $19.6 Million Combined as Investor Demand Broadens For once, the crypto […]

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Holds Firm as Energy Prices Lift Inflation

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday under Chair Kevin Warsh, pairing a historic leadership moment with a blunt reminder that inflation is still running the show. Fed Holds Rates as CPI Reheats The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0 on June 17 to maintain the federal funds rate target range at […]

Glassnode Signals Bitcoin Base Building as Traders Push Price Back Above $65,700

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Bitcoin spent much of the last 24 hours locked in a tight range ahead of the expected signing of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, oscillating mostly between $65,500–$65,750 despite a brief spike above $66,000. Leverage Liquidations Subside Bitcoin traded sideways on Wednesday as global markets awaited the formal signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday. […]

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Steers Clear of the AI Bubble, Channels Fresh Fiat Directly Into Bitcoin

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In his liquid portfolio, Ricardo Salinas does not hold stocks. He does not hold bonds. The founder and president of Grupo Salinas told Coindesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Ollie Acuna that his liquid investment portfolio is now 80% bitcoin after he bought aggressively during the recent price dip. “As soon as I get my hands on […]

SpaceX Could Enter Major Index Funds Within Weeks After Trillion-Dollar IPO

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SpaceX could enter millions of investor portfolios quickly after its Nasdaq debut opened fast-entry paths into major indexes. Funds tracking those indexes could add exposure within weeks of the listing, widening passive investor access after the largest IPO on record. Fast-Entry Rules Could Put SpaceX Into Millions of Investor Portfolios Millions of investors may soon […]

A Second Nation Just Built a State Bitcoin Mining Pool — Oman’s Omanhash.om Redraws the Map

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Oman has launched a mandatory national bitcoin mining pool, requiring every licensed cryptocurrency miner in the Sultanate to route its hashrate through a single state-backed platform. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) unveiled Omanhash.om on June 17, 2026. The pool is the official and sole legal pooling option for licensed mining companies […]

Bitgo Europe Gives Crypto Firms a MiCAR-Compliant Alternative Before July Deadline

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Bitgo Europe GmbH is opening a regulated infrastructure path for European crypto businesses that face losing their operating licenses as legacy virtual asset service provider registration regimes expire under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. MiCAR Is Replacing the Old System MiCAR has replaced fragmented national crypto registration regimes across the European Economic Area […]

France Quietly Overtakes Spain as Two World Cup Prediction Markets Near $3B in Combined Volume

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Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have committed more than $2.8 billion combined to predict the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, with France holding the top spot across both platforms as the group stage heats up. France Leads, Spain Slips On Polymarket, France sits at an 18% implied probability, with shares trading at 18.5 cents and […]

UNI Climbs 23% in a Day as Standard Chartered Forecast Sparks Fresh Interest

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The Uniswap utility token (UNI) jumped over 23% in 24 hours to pass $3.60, pushing its seven-day gains to nearly 50% and its market cap to $2.2 billion. UNI Rallies past $3.60 as Weekly Gains Surge The utility token of the decentralized exchange ( DEX) Uniswap breached the $3.60 threshold Wednesday, a more than 23% […]

CZ Calls Hyperliquid’s Innovation ‘Awesome’ While Uniswap’s Hayden Adams Blasts US Securities Law

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Binance’s CZ praised rival Hyperliquid as “actually awesome” even as he said he would never run it the same way, while Uniswap creator Hayden Adams argued U.S. securities law ensures “only people who are already millionaires can invest in startups.” CZ: ‘A Niche Binance Cannot Compete In’ In his appearance on the Galaxy Brains podcast, […]

Ethereum Whales Load Up: Arthur Hayes-Linked Wallet and ‘Geministar’ Scoop up Tens of Millions in ETH

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A wallet linked to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes added 1,400 ETH worth about $2.51 million, while popular ether whale “geministar.eth” hauled in 32,278 ETH, roughly $57 million, over just two days. Hayes-Linked Wallet Keeps Buying Lookonchain reported that a wallet associated with Arthur Hayes has bought another 1,400 ETH, worth around $2.51 million, adding to […]

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Enters Final Testing as Devs Target a 200 Million Gas Limit

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Kalshi’s Perpetual Futures Top $5.5 Billion in Two Weeks as It Eyes Markets Beyond Crypto

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Prediction-market platform Kalshi says its newly launched perpetual futures have generated more than $5.5 billion in trading volume in just two weeks, and the company is already planning to push the never-expiring contracts beyond crypto. From $1 Billion to $5.5 Billion The growth has been rapid, and as per Bloomberg data, Kalshi’s perpetual futures have […]

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Launch a New Token After Prison

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX co-founder serving a 25-year sentence, has reportedly told a fellow inmate he intends to launch a new crypto token once he walks free, a release that (absent legal relief) may not arrive until around 2044. A Token Pitch From Behind Bars According to a New York Magazine feature, Bankman-Fried has been […]

Kalshi’s IP Geofence Still Lets Nevada Users Buy Banned Contracts as State Seeks $120,000 a Day

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Nevada wants Kalshi held in contempt and fined $120,000 a day, arguing the prediction market’s home-grown geofence still lets residents buy the sports and election contracts a court ordered it to block – live World Cup markets included. A Geofence That Doesn’t Hold On June 12, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) asked the First […]

China’s New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range

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CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery at a MIIT-backed event, claiming up to 15,000 charge cycles or 20 years of life and stable performance in extreme cold. The One Shell, Two Cells platform pairs sodium and lithium cells to standardize packs, use locally sourced synthetic-carbon anodes, and target electric-vehicle ranges up to 600 km. At a […]

Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $31.76 Billion as Circle’s USYC Tops $3 Billion

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The market for tokenized real-world assets ( RWAs) has climbed to about $31.76 billion in onchain value, led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries from Circle and Blackrock. Fresh launches bringing private equity and payroll onchain suggest the institutional push is broadening beyond bonds. A Market Pushing Toward New Highs Tokenized real-world assets, i.e. traditional financial instruments […]

Ripple Bets on Africa’s $3.2B Payments Giant to Push RLUSD Into Cross-Border Commerce

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Ripple invested in Flutterwave to bring RLUSD into African business payments through a major cross-border network. The deal connects Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin with Flutterwave’s $3.2 billion payments platform, targeting faster settlement, remittances, and commercial payment flows. Ripple Brings Its Dollar Stablecoin Into Flutterwave’s Payment Network Ripple is betting that stablecoins can become a bigger part […]

Gate Lists RLUSD With BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT Pairs as Rewards Go Live

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Gate added RLUSD trading pairs with XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT, extending exchange access for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple said the XRP/RLUSD market unlocks interoperability and capital efficiency for digital asset markets worldwide. RLUSD Markets Open With XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT Pairs Gate listed RLUSD on June 15, opening BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/ […]

Bitcoin’s Killer Use Case: Michael Saylor Explains How BTC Could Transform Global Finance

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Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s “killer use case” is far bigger than payments, arguing that BTC could become the foundation for global money, credit, and capital markets. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Goes Beyond Payments Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said bitcoin’s “killer use case” extends beyond payments, outlining a vision for BTC’s […]

XRP Withdrawals Top 53% on Binance as Leveraged Bets Hit 2026 High

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XRP withdrawals on Binance rose as traders shifted activity away from deposits, while leverage in the exchange’s derivatives market hit a yearly high. Cryptoquant-shared data showed withdrawal dominance at 53.2%, while Binance’s XRP leverage ratio reached its highest level of 2026. Binance XRP Withdrawals Climb Back Toward April Stress Zone XRP flows on Binance have […]

Bitcoin’s Next Phase Is Bigger Than Holding BTC: Saylor Outlines 5-Layer Stack

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Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s evolution could extend far beyond corporate treasury strategies, outlining a five-layer financial framework built on BTC. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), says bitcoin’s next phase is not limited to companies adding BTC to balance sheets. In a June […]

Onchain Data Locks In Satoshi’s 1.1M BTC Hoard — 3 Theories on Why It Never Moves

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Over the years, blockchain forensic analysis has traced roughly 1.1 million bitcoin, currently worth nearly $73 billion, to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, with the entire cache sitting untouched since 2010. What the Numbers Show The estimate places Satoshi‘s holdings at approximately 1.09 million to 1.1 million BTC, representing about 5.47% of bitcoin’s […]

UK-Facing Crypto-Casino Network Goes Dark for 20 Hours as Slot Suppliers Exit

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Mystake, one of the largest UK-facing crypto-casino networks blinked offline for roughly 20 hours last weekend after several B2B game studios pulled their slots from its sites. Crypto Rails Outlast the Game Suppliers Mystake, Goldenbet, Donbet, Velobet, Cosmobet, Freshbet and Rolletto – brands long linked to Curaçao operator Santeda International B.V. – went dark on […]

Wintermute Says Bitcoin’s Rally Faces Another Trap Unless ETF Demand Returns

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Wintermute’s weekly market outlook says bitcoin’s rebound was supported by an in-line U.S. inflation print and easing geopolitical stress. Still, the firm warned that a lasting crypto bottom remains unconfirmed without a clear return of ETF, stablecoin, and digital asset treasury inflows. Wintermute Sees No Confirmed Bottom Despite Bitcoin Rebound Bitcoin found some relief this […]

SpaceX Maps Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing

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SpaceX laid out its post-IPO growth priorities in a new SEC filing, highlighting investments in AI compute, launch systems, and satellite capacity. The filing also details stock conversions and governance changes that took effect following the IPO. SpaceX Maps Its Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: SPCX), better known […]

Coinbase Launches 21 Products at Once, Including Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages and AI Advisor

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Coinbase unveiled 21 new products and features on Tuesday afternoon, positioning itself as a single financial platform covering crypto, equities, derivatives, AI-powered advisory, and real-world asset lending. What Was Announced The announcement covered every major segment of finance. Coinbase framed the release around three pillars: more assets to trade, smarter trading tools, and a broader […]

Stack’s Bowers Auctions Funded 0.5 Bitcoin Casascius Token From America’s 237th Birthday

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction a funded Casascius 0.5 BTC physical token minted on July 4, 2013, the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as part of its June 2026 Showcase Auction on Thursday. What’s Being Sold According to the Stack’s Bowers Galleries announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the token is […]

BTC Holds Above $65,500 as Santiment Signals Bitcoin Could Gain From US-Iran MoU

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Despite a positive global market response to a newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, bitcoin experienced high volatility and a 1.4% price decline, dropping to an intraday low of $65,301 before stabilizing near $65,919. Global Markets Diverge as Oil Slides Bitcoin traded down on Tuesday even as global markets continued to respond positively to the […]

Blackrock’s Rick Rieder Says Bitcoin Is Going ‘Considerably Higher’ Despite This Year’s Drop

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Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock, told Bloomberg’s ETF IQ on June 15, 2026, that he expects bitcoin to go “considerably higher” over the long term, even as the firm holds a moderate position in the asset. Rieder’s Track Record With Bitcoin Rieder is not a new voice on bitcoin. […]

Tether and DMCC Join Forces on Tokenization as Dubai Eyes Digital Trade Rails

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Tether, the issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on June 16, 2026, setting up a framework to explore blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and digital asset education across one of the Gulf’s largest business networks. What the Agreement Covers The MoU is non-binding and […]

Bitcoin ETFs Start the Week With $64M Exit While Ether ETFs Add $23M in New Inflows

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened Monday, June 15, with a sharp split: bitcoin funds returned to outflows, while ether, HYPE, solana, and XRP ETFs all attracted fresh capital. The session showed investors are still cautious on bitcoin, but willing to add exposure across other parts of the digital asset market. Crypto ETF Investors Favor […]

Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds FixedFloat as a Swap Provider for Flexible Crypto Swaps

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Crypto swaps have become a core part of self-custody, especially as users move between assets, networks, and market opportunities without relying on a single exchange venue. The Bitcoin.com Wallet has expanded its swap infrastructure with a new provider integration launched on June 8, 2026, adding another route for automated digital asset exchanges through FixedFloat. The […]

Coinbase Targets Investors With Tokenized Stocks Tied 1:1 to Real Shares

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Coinbase announced on Tuesday that 1:1-backed tokenized U.S. stocks are coming to its platform onchain, with automatic dividends and no synthetic exposure. What Coinbase Is Offering The company posted on X Tuesday morning that users will be able to own actual tokenized shares of U.S. companies, trade and hold them onchain, redeem them, and receive […]