Changpeng Zhao reflects on prison time, shifts focus to investments and education
Zhao's pivot to education and investment post-prison could reshape the crypto landscape, emphasizing innovation and regulatory adaptation.
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Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regula...
GTA 6 pre-orders open, launch set for November 2026
The pre-order launch of GTA 6 boosts market confidence, potentially influencing gaming industry trends and investor expectations until 2026.
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Consumer spending rises as cheaper gas eases inflation pressure, and crypto markets are watching closely
Falling gas prices ease inflation, boosting consumer confidence and potentially driving crypto market gains as risk assets become more attractive.
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FIFA’s 48-team World Cup delivers a goalfest, and crypto is quietly cashing in
The 2026 World Cup's crypto integration highlights blockchain's potential in sports, but sustainability post-event remains uncertain.
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Short-term Treasuries climb as benign US inflation eases Fed hike bets
Eased Fed hike expectations may stabilize markets, but geopolitical risks and inflation pressures could still disrupt economic forecasts.
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Neutron Holdings prepares for IPO as Lime eyes electric bike growth
Lime's IPO could reshape micromobility investment, highlighting market appetite for sustainable transport despite financial uncertainties.
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JPMorgan undergoes major management reshuffle as succession planning intensifies
JPMorgan's leadership changes could redefine its strategic direction, impacting governance, digital asset strategies, and industry standards.
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SBI to acquire Bitbank in $289M deal creating Japan's biggest crypto exchange
The Japanese financial conglomerate plans to take full control of Bitbank as it expands an ecosystem spanning crypto trading, stablecoins, tokenization and bloc...
Solstice and TensorX announce $1B financing for EU sovereign AI compute capacity
The massive outflow from Bitcoin ETFs signals waning investor confidence, potentially impacting cryptocurrency market stability and future ETF launches.
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About 60% of World Cup bettors on Polymarket are first-time crypto users
Polymarket emerged as an onboarding layer for about 60% of World Cup bettors, who interacted with the blockchain for the first time during their prediction mark...
Spark migrates $150M in stablecoin to Uniswap to advance shared liquidity
Spark deployed approximately $150 million across two Uniswap v4 pools on Ethereum, while its DualPool hook and Shared Liquidity Layer are planned for later phas...
Spark, Uniswap build stablecoin ‘FX Layer’ seeded with $150 million liquidity migration
Spark is establishing a "liquidity foundation" for the new pool by migrating $150 million from its USDS ecosystem to Uniswap v4....
Micron’s AI windfall raises concerns over soaring memory chip prices
Micron's AI-driven success may lead to prolonged high memory chip prices, impacting tech industries and prompting regulatory scrutiny on tokenized shares.
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US households hold record $3.2T in cash, and crypto markets should be paying attention
The surge in household cash reserves signals potential shifts in investment strategies, impacting crypto and risk assets as economic conditions evolve.
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‘Waiting for buyers’: Bitcoin holds fragile $60K floor ahead of $10.6B quarterly expiry
Bitcoin fell to the low $60,000s ahead of a $10.6B June 26 quarterly expiry as $469M in ETF outflows and negative gamma weigh on sentiment. ...
US economy grows at 2.1% annual rate in Q1, but crypto markets barely flinch
Crypto's muted response to GDP contraction suggests a decoupling from traditional economic metrics, highlighting a shift in market dynamics.
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$47M in Crypto Frozen in Global Infostealer Takedown: Europol
Police disrupted SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC, malware that harvests crypto wallets and passwords, freezing €41 million in crypto....
US PCE price index climbs to 4.1% year over year, hitting highest level since April 2023
The PCE index surge complicates monetary policy, potentially delaying rate cuts and impacting investment strategies across asset classes.
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US jobless claims fall to 215K, beating expectations and signaling labor market strength
A robust labor market may lead to sustained higher interest rates, impacting Treasury yields, the dollar's strength, and speculative assets.
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Apple raises prices on Macs and iPads as memory shortages bite into margins
Rising costs due to memory shortages may lead to increased consumer prices, impacting demand and potentially altering market dynamics.
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Bank of England boosts spending by 10% after Bernanke review
The Bank of England's budget increase and staff cuts signal a strategic shift towards modernizing financial forecasting, impacting market confidence.
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$2B Bybit hack linked to North Korea, Iran involvement unconfirmed
The hack underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the crypto industry, potentially influencing future regulations.
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Sphere 3D partners with Bitdeer for 30MW mining deal across Tennessee and Kentucky
Sphere 3D's strategic pivot towards AI and high-performance computing could mitigate risks from Bitcoin mining's growing competition.
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US inflation hits three-year high as consumer spending rises in May
Rising inflation outpacing wage growth may pressure the Federal Reserve to adjust policies, impacting consumer savings and market confidence.
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SOOP hosts cross-regional League of Legends invitational featuring Cloud9, FlyQuest, and LOS against top Korean teams
This invitational highlights the growing intersection of esports and blockchain, potentially reshaping fan engagement and content delivery.
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Apple removes VKontakte apps from App Store as Kremlin demands explanation
Apple's app removals highlight increasing geopolitical tensions impacting tech markets, potentially influencing global digital policy frameworks.
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s $40B IPO ignites investor frenzy in Nigeria
The IPO's unprecedented scale could significantly boost Nigeria's financial markets, attracting global attention and investment to the region.
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Iraq threatens to leave OPEC, raising concerns for cartel’s future
Iraq's potential OPEC exit could destabilize oil markets, prompting volatility and challenging the cartel's influence on global oil prices.
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Tottenham Hotspur nears five-year contract agreement with Antonin Kinsky
Securing Kinsky long-term could solidify Spurs' goalkeeping future, offering financial leverage and aligning with their strategic growth plans.
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Jamie Dimon promotes two executives to co-presidents at JPMorgan
The leadership changes at JPMorgan could signal strategic shifts in blockchain adoption, impacting the bank's competitive edge in fintech.
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Sail Research raises $80M to build AI infrastructure for long-running agents
Sail's AI infrastructure could redefine efficiency standards, challenging decentralized networks to match its cost-effectiveness and performance.
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Binance faces EU service limits next week as MiCA rules take effect
Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain ava...
Morning Minute: Strategy’s MSTR and STRC Crash to 52-Week Lows
A massive Micron earnings beat has lifted global markets, pushing crypto higher after yesterday's nasty sell off took BTC sub-$60k....
Circle, Nomura eye Japan corporate FX with stablecoin settlement: Report
Circle and Nomura are reportedly partnering to enable stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement for Japanese companies as the country's regulated blockchain-...
SBI Holdings agrees to acquire Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank in $288.6 million deal
SBI Holdings agreed to acquire Bitbank for $288.6 million, with the transaction expected to close around October 2026....
Kalshi Seeks $40B Valuation Weeks After $1B Raise: FT
The prediction market seeks a valuation near double the $22 billion it hit last month, as a federal-state fight over regulation escalates....
Half of UK wealth advisors say most clients’ crypto sits outside their oversight as 61% of European peers face firm restrictions: CoinShares
CoinShares survey found 52% of UK advisors report most clients' crypto exposure sits outside their oversight, with firm policy a key driver....
Kraken expands OTC lending through an onchain warehouse facility with Maple
Maple’s lenders will provide a revolving line of funding to supply USDC liquidity for Kraken's over-the-counter borrowers....
Thailand issues arrest warrant for Chinese businessman tied to $28 million illegal crypto mining probe: report
Chinese businessman Wang Yicheng was accused of involvement in illegal crypto mining operations that used $28 million worth of electricity....
Atlas Plans USAFi Launch With Nasdaq ETF Backing and VARA Approval
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 mar...
Indonesia sets certification rules for influencers recommending crypto
Indonesia’s financial regulator will require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications as regulators worldwide ti...
Polish crypto exchange Kanga secures MiCA license in Latvia
Poland-founded crypto exchange Kanga has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling EU-wide crypto services as Polish lawmakers debate framework's imple...
Curaçao Orders Its Crypto Casinos to Screen Wallets and Ban Mixers, With Full Compliance Due in 2027
The Curaçao Gaming Authority has issued its first detailed crypto rulebook for licensed online operators, mandating blockchain analytics, wallet segregation and...
Bank Cards May Be Obsolete by 2030 as Tokens and Biometrics Move In
Mastercard wants payments to move beyond plastic by 2030, replacing traditional card numbers with unique transaction tokens and approving purchases with biometr...
US arbitration giant rolls out ‘legal layer’ for agentic commerce
As agentic AI transactions increase, “we need to know there’s a clear answer to what happens if something goes wrong,” said Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera....
CoinEx processed $3.8 billion in Iran-linked funds, acting as crypto gateway: TRM Labs
CoinEx has also interacted with terrorist organizations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and sanctioned Russian entities....
House Democrats seek SEC answers on AI investment advisers
House Democrats have questioned the SEC over trading platforms offering AI agent advisers making “consequential investment decisions on behalf of retail investo...
CFTC Sues Kentucky to Shield Kalshi and Polymarket – the First Republican-Led State It’s Targeted
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 su...
$917 Million Lost: Fake Government Agents Are Steering Victims Toward Crypto Traps
Federal prosecutors are warning that fake government agents are pressuring victims into crypto ATMs, wire transfers, and cash handoffs. Reported losses reached ...
Binance Races for New EU License Route Ahead of July 1 MiCA Deadline
Binance is seeking a new EU licensing path after withdrawing its MiCA licence application in Greece shortly before its current permission expires. The exchange ...
Ripple launches RLUSD stablecoin in Japan after regulatory approval
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is available through SBI VC Trade for both institutional and retail users in the country....
Abracadabra takes emergency action as MIM stablecoin depeg worsens
The protocol is raising interest rates across all Cauldrons to encourage debt repayment and reduce supply....
MiCA Deadline Hits July 1 as Unlicensed Crypto Platforms Face EU Shutdown Risk
Crypto firms serving clients across the European Economic Area face shutdown risk if they fail to secure authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regula...
Kalshi seeks funding at $40B valuation, nearly doubling last raise: FT
Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor confidence in regulated prediction markets....
You’re Not Bullish Enough: Ripple Executive Predicts Crypto Payments Boom
Ripple executive Reece Merrick compared crypto payments to the early evolution of online shopping, arguing that crypto payments are moving through a similar inf...
Aave Token Could Climb 50x by End of 2030, Standard Chartered Says—Here's Why
Bitcoin to $500K, Ethereum to $40K, and Aave to $3,500 by the end of 2030? Standard Chartered just laid out some bullish price targets....
HYPE down 22% from record highs: Will spot demand revive the uptrend?
HYPE price drops near a key support zone where fading selling pressure collides with shrinking futures market activity. Will the altcoin resume its uptrend abov...
Bitcoin miners face deepening margin squeeze as revenue falls below production costs
An estimated 20% of miners are now unprofitable at current prices, and the stress shows up at the network level, too....
Kalshi Sues Illinois Over New State Tax on Sports-Related Prediction Markets
Illinois is set to institute a new tax on prediction markets next week that would take 15% of gross receipts from sports-related wagers....
FTX exec’s wife scheduled for November trial on campaign finance charges
A Manhattan judge ordered that Michelle Bond’s criminal trial start in November after he denied a motion to dismiss the indictment based on claims that prosecut...
Bitcoin nearly loses $59K as DXY surges: Are traders bracing for more pain?
Bitcoin drops toward new 2026 lows as spot BTC ETF outflows and slowing accumulation from Strategy weigh on market sentiment....
'Painful' Bitcoin Sell-Off Drags Ethereum, XRP and Dogecoin Lower as Crypto Stocks Dive
Bitcoin's slide to its lowest point in 21 months slammed the price of leading altcoins, while pressuring crypto stocks on Wall Street....
Kalshi sues Illinois officials over prediction markets restrictions
The prediction markets company claimed that it would be “irreparably harmed” when an Illinois law signed as part of a budget package goes in effect on July 1....
Who gets a direct line to the Fed? Congress weighs risks of Fed ‘skinny accounts’ for crypto and fintech firms
As the Fed considers granting firms access to "skinny" accounts, lawmakers debated how much access those companies should have....
Pump.fun offers up to $5 million salary for chief legal officer role
The position covers everything from SEC oversight to MiCA rules and U.K. regulations, and offers a salary between $1 million and $5 million....
'Stop Buying Bitcoin': Strategy Needs More Cash Fast, Analyst Says as STRC Hits New Low
STRC fell even lower Wednesday while MSTR bleeds. CryptoQuant says that Strategy needs to stop buying Bitcoin and start stacking cash....
Superstate co-founder raises $3.6 million pre-seed for Ground to help fintechs access onchain yield
Ground has raised $3.6 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Bain Capital Crypto and ParaFi as it emerges from stealth....
Binance Withdraws MiCA License Application in Greece, Leaving EU Users in Limbo
Crypto exchange Binance formally withdrew its MiCA license application in Greece, one week after a report said it would be denied....
Crypto-backed candidates notch wins in three US state primaries
The crypto-aligned Fairshake PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media to support candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah amid pushback from...
Fake Crypto Influencer Gets 15 Months for $1.4M Telegram Staking Fraud
Noman Saleem impersonated crypto influencers on Telegram, luring victims into a fake staking scheme before vanishing with their funds....
Bitcoin falls under $60K, but traders anticipate 15% bounce
Bitcoin price dropped below $60,000 for the first time in weeks, but data shows traders betting on a relief bounce....
a16z CSX-backed Cambrian raises $6 million seed to build blockchain data oracle network
Cambrian, a startup building blockchain data infrastructure for institutions and AI agents, raised $6 million in a seed funding round....
Bitcoin Hasn't Broken the 4-Year Cycle Yet, Says 21Shares as BTC Dives Below $60K
As Bitcoin falls below the $60,000 mark, 21Shares said that its prediction that BTC breaks the historical four-year cycle hasn't come true....
Prediction market polls find US voters prefer federal rules over state patchwork
The CFTC has been locked in a tug-of-war with states over who has the ultimate authority over event contracts....
Bitcoin crash to $60K opens new $530M demand zone: Will bulls buy in?
A $525 million Bitcoin buy wall intersects with a major liquidation zone, creating a key battleground between $60,500 and $65,000....
Binance co-CEO remains ‘committed’ to securing EU license after exchange withdraws Greece bid
The world's largest crypto exchange only has one week to secure a license in legally operate in the European Union....
South Korean Officials Meet With US SEC, Weigh Unified Crypto Rules Amid Local Scandals
Following a series of setbacks for South Korea, a delegation from one of Asia's most active crypto markets met with the SEC's task force....
Credit unions managing $25B in assets join stablecoin infrastructure program
A new pilot from Stablecore, Circuit and Curql gives participating US credit unions access to test stablecoin payments and other digital asset services....
Binance withdraws Greece-filed MiCA application
Binance said it plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction just days ahead of the July 1 MiCA deadline, as unlicensed crypto firms are expected to w...
