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Nikkei and KOSPI Both Hit All-Time Highs as the Fed Rocks Wall Street
Asian markets hit record highs despite the Federal Reserve's hawkish outlook, which negatively impacted Wall Street and global crypto liquidity.
Zoomex Launches World Cup Prediction Market Campaign: Users Can Predict Matches with Crypto and Unlock Live Match Tickets and Multiple Rewards
Zoomex has introduced a crypto-based World Cup prediction market where users can trade match outcomes and win various rewards through interactive tasks.
The bond market is flashing a clear signal on interest rates. Bitcoin bulls should take note
A flattening U.S. Treasury yield curve signals a hawkish Federal Reserve, potentially dampening prospects for a near-term bitcoin bull run.
Kentucky files lawsuits against prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket
Kentucky's Attorney General has sued Kalshi and Polymarket, alleging they operate illegal, unlicensed sports betting platforms within the state.
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei Urged AI Unity at G7, Even as US Banned His Models
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei advocated for global AI unity at the G7 summit despite recent US export bans on his company’s advanced models.
Wife of FTX Exec Salame to Face Campaign Finance Charges
A federal judge denied Michelle Bond's motion to dismiss charges alleging she used illegal FTX funds for her 2022 congressional campaign.
Bitcoin Rodney Pleads Guilty In $1.8B HyperFund Crypto Fraud
Florida resident Rodney Burton pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business linked to the $1.8 billion HyperFund crypto scam.
Live markets: Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes died
US spot Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw $111 million in outflows after hawkish Federal Reserve projections dampened hopes for interest rate cuts.
Strategy's STRC preferred stock hits a record low below par
Strategy's STRC preferred stock has dropped below its $100 par value, forcing the company to pause a key funding channel for its bitcoin acquisitions.
Block’s Builderbot AI Handles 15% of Production Code
Jack Dorsey’s company Block introduced Builderbot, an AI tool that now executes 15% of all production code changes across the firm.
Trump Picked Warsh for Rate Cuts, US Markets Got the Opposite
Newly appointed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a focus on price stability over rate cuts, causing a market downturn and impacting risk assets like Bitcoin.
IEA Sees Major 2027 Oil Overhang as Supply Outpaces Demand: What Does it Mean for Crypto?
The IEA projects a 2027 oil surplus, which could lower inflation and potentially boost risk assets like Bitcoin.
XRP slips 4% below $1.20 after breakout rally stalls near key resistance
XRP price pulled back below $1.20 due to heavy selling, though buyers successfully defended support levels near $1.17–$1.18.
Buying bitcoin below its 200-week average has historically delivered over 100% in median returns, Kraken says
Kraken reports that purchasing Bitcoin below its 200-week moving average has historically yielded median returns exceeding 100% within one year.
Bitcoin, ether slide after a hawkish Fed, even as Trump's signed Iran deal lifts stocks
Cryptocurrencies fell as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance outweighed investor optimism regarding a new Iran peace deal.
Bipartisan Senators Push Back on Bankman-Fried Pardon Bid With Resolution
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego introduced a resolution opposing any presidential pardon for convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Trump Signs the US-Iran Peace MoU, but the Fed Stops Bitcoin’s Recovery Cold
Bitcoin's brief rally following a US-Iran peace agreement stalled after the Federal Reserve hinted at potential future interest rate hikes.
France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption
France's ANSSI will stop certifying security products without quantum-resistant encryption by 2027 to address emerging cryptographic threats.
Next bull run will be slower, less volatile as investors' crypto appetite evolves, Bitwise CIO says
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan suggests the next crypto bull market will be slower and less volatile due to shifting institutional interest toward real-world assets.
CME chief executive says company plans to sue CFTC after perpetual futures approval
CME CEO Terrence Duffy plans to sue the CFTC, arguing that Kalshi's approved perpetual futures products should be classified as swaps.
Kentucky Sues Prediction Markets Over Sports Event Contracts
Kentucky has sued prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, alleging they operate illegal, unlicensed sports gambling operations within the state.
Tether Winds Down Alloy and aUSDT Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Tether is discontinuing its Alloy platform and aUSDT stablecoin to refocus resources on core products with higher market demand.
Ark Invest buys $18 million worth of Coinbase shares, offloads $29 million in Robinhood
Ark Invest added $18.4 million in Coinbase shares to its portfolios while selling $29 million worth of Robinhood stock.
CME Group to sue CFTC over approval of perpetual futures, CEO tells CNBC
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC, arguing that perpetual futures should be regulated as swaps rather than futures contracts.
Bitcoin Under Pressure Following Trump, Warsh Comments
Bitcoin faces downward pressure due to ETF outflows, institutional skepticism, and geopolitical uncertainties involving Iran and US economic policy.
CZ Reveals the Crypto Playbook He Is Pitching to Governments
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is advising governments to adopt blockchain by tokenizing national stock markets and issuing sovereign stablecoins.
Trump Finally Reveals Why He Backed Iran Deal
Donald Trump linked his decision to support the Iran deal to positive stock market performance and economic resilience.
Kalshi CEO Says Polymarket Is Not His Main Rival, Points to 3 Bigger Threats
Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour identifies major financial institutions and brokerages as greater competitive threats than his primary rival, Polymarket.
Gaming groups urge Congress to ban prediction markets sports betting in CLARITY Act
Major gaming and labor organizations are urging Congress to explicitly ban sports betting on prediction markets within the CLARITY Act.
Kentucky targets prediction markets, puts red state in potential clash with Trump team
Kentucky has sued prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket for illegal sports betting, challenging the federal authority supported by President Donald Trump.
Spain Ex-PM Zapatero Denies Bailout Scheme as Court Hunts His Crypto
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero denied involvement in an airline bailout corruption scheme as authorities attempt to locate his crypto assets.
Deutsche Bank and the Smart Money are at War Over Micron (MU) Stock
Major financial institutions are raising Micron stock targets due to AI-driven memory demand, despite some short-term positioning against the stock by crypto traders.
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock closes day 11% under par at $89
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock fell to a record low of $89 amid ongoing bitcoin market volatility.
Crypto-Backed GOP Candidate Wins Alabama Senate Runoff with June Primaries Looming
Republican Barry Moore won the Alabama Senate runoff following significant campaign support from a crypto-affiliated political action committee.
Fidelity joins Wall Street's race to manage stablecoin reserves
Fidelity Investments is launching a money market fund to help stablecoin issuers manage reserves in compliance with the GENIUS Act.
Snapchat’s Parent Company Launches $2,000 AR Glasses, But Stockholders Didn’t Like It
Snap stock dropped nearly 10% after the company unveiled its $2,195 augmented reality glasses, raising investor concerns over pricing and market competition.
Crypto markets wobble after hawkish Fed outlook in Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting
Cryptocurrency prices declined as investors reacted to a hawkish interest rate outlook following Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting as Federal Reserve chair.
XRP Leverage Hits 2026 High as Price Defends Make-or-Break Support
XRP's estimated leverage on Binance has reached a 2026 high, signaling high market risk as the token defends critical price support.
Trump to Return Iran’s Frozen Money to Protect the Dollar
President Trump plans to return Iran's frozen assets to maintain global trust in the U.S. dollar and its status as a reserve currency.
Fed Signals Possible Rate Hikes as Kevin Warsh Opens ‘New Chapter’ at Central Bank
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but signaled potential future hikes under new Chair Kevin Warsh amid persistent inflation concerns.
Gold Confirms a New Low as Clem Chambers Warns the Worst isn’t ‘Impossible’
Gold has hit a new low, with expert Clem Chambers warning that the metal's previous parabolic rally may face further significant declines.
Kevin Warsh Sends Bitcoin and Gold Lower in First FOMC Press Conference: What Did He Say?
Bitcoin and gold prices fell after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's debut press conference emphasized inflation control and a shift away from forward guidance.
Blockchain.com Adds 173 Tokenized Stocks Through Ondo
Blockchain.com has partnered with Ondo Finance to add 173 new tokenized stocks and ETFs to its platform, expanding its real-world asset offerings.
Here is how Coinbase plan to survive the crypto downturn by ditching its reliance on trading fees
Coinbase is diversifying its revenue beyond spot trading by launching new products in derivatives, stablecoins, and AI integration to combat market volatility.
Altcoins See $266B Net Selling Volumes: Where Is The Capital Going?
Altcoin markets hit record net selling of $266 billion as liquidity shifts toward derivatives, metals, and pre-IPO assets.
Bitcoin layer-2s face a bear-market reality check
The shutdown of Botanix signals that developers are shifting focus from general-purpose Bitcoin applications toward specialized utility like secure, Bitcoin-backed lending.
Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally
Elon Musk's net worth has exceeded Bitcoin’s market capitalization as SpaceX shares surge following a high-profile public listing.
FIFA wanted Avalanche's blockchain to help curb World Cup ticket scalping. Here's how it's going
FIFA is testing an Avalanche-based ticketing system to reduce fraud and scalping by controlling resale markets through digital rights.
‘One of the most anti-crypto laws in the US’: Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs 0.2% crypto tax
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Digital Asset Tax Act, imposing a controversial 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions starting in 2027.
Warsh Hawkish Shock: 9 Fed Officials Signal 2026 Rate Hike
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a hawkish shift as nine FOMC officials projected potential 2026 rate hikes amid persistent inflation.
Fed holds rates steady in first decision under new Chairman Kevin Warsh
The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.50%-3.75% during Kevin Warsh's debut policy meeting as Chairman.
Kalshi adds software partner as it looks to boost prediction market surveillance
Kalshi has partnered with StarCompliance to monitor employee activity on prediction markets amid rising insider trading concerns.
Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas has allocated 70% of his investment portfolio to Bitcoin, citing its superiority over traditional fiat currencies.
World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites
Bettors on Polymarket are suffering massive losses as unexpected draws in World Cup matches frequently defeat large wagers placed on tournament favorites.
Crypto industry aghast at Illinois' new tax on holding or transferring digital assets in state budget
Illinois has introduced a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions and storage, drawing significant backlash from the cryptocurrency industry.
Crypto Long & Short: The measure of a maturing market
Trusted indexes and the convergence of traditional finance with digital assets are essential drivers for institutional crypto market maturity.
Bybit added to Singapore MAS Investor Alert List
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has added the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to its Investor Alert List for potentially misleading consumer perceptions.
Grayscale Names 5 DeFi Altcoins With Real Utility
Grayscale Research has identified five DeFi tokens with strong fundamentals and real revenue generation that provide clear value to token holders.
Polychain and Coinbase-backed Satori Finance DEX winds down citing ‘unfavorable market conditions’
Multi-chain decentralized exchange Satori Finance is shutting down operations due to insufficient revenue and challenging market conditions.
Trump’s G7 Summit Press Pumps Bitcoin as Oil Crashes
Bitcoin surpassed $66,000 as President Trump announced a new Iran deal during his press address at the G7 Summit.
Moody’s rolls out credit ratings on Solana in tokenized asset push
Moody’s Ratings has partnered with Alphaledger to allow issuers to embed credit ratings directly into tokenized securities on the Solana blockchain.
Trump comments fuel dispute over Polymarket’s $120 million ‘permanent’ Iran peace deal market
A $120 million Polymarket prediction contract regarding a U.S.-Iran peace deal is under dispute following conflicting comments from Donald Trump.
U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold
Congressman Nick Begich advocates for the U.S. to retain seized Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, similar to gold.
Sam Bankman-Fried Want’s to Launch a New Crypto After Prison
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly planning to launch a new cryptocurrency token following his release from prison.
‘Biggest spend of the cycle:’ Fairshake crypto PAC’s pick Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP Senate primary
Crypto-supported candidate Barry Moore won Alabama’s Republican Senate primary following significant campaign spending from the pro-crypto political action committee Fairshake.
Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product sinks to yearly low as market demands higher payout
Strategy's STRC preferred stock hit a yearly low as investors demand higher yields amid Bitcoin price volatility.
Former Ripple CTO Draws a Sharp Line Between Investing and Gambling
Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz argues that investing creates new value, whereas gambling merely redistributes existing value between participants.
Coinfund Leads $32M Round in Stablecoin Infrastructure Firm Trace Finance
Stablecoin infrastructure provider Trace Finance has secured $32 million in a Series A funding round led by CoinFund to support global expansion.
EarnOS launches anti-AI slop app, raises $6 million from 1kx, Circle and Coinbase
Digital advertising startup EarnOS raised $6 million and launched its "ero" app to combat AI-generated bot traffic by rewarding authentic human engagement.
BitGo stock surges on $50 million share buyback as value languishes 65% below IPO price
BitGo shares rose 20% following the announcement of a $50 million share buyback program to support its struggling stock.