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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.
Australians are Withdrawing Their Bitcoin Because of This Rule Change
Australian Bitcoin holders are moving assets to self-custody ahead of strict new crypto Travel Rule regulations taking effect on July 1.
Bitcoin Markets Still Spooked by Possible Strategy BTC Sales: Analysis
Bitcoin prices struggle near $64,500 amid investor concerns over potential future Bitcoin sales by Strategy to fund its financial obligations.
Bhutan sends $34.5 million in bitcoin to Binance, holdings fall below 1,750 BTC: Arkham
Bhutan's state investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments, transferred $34.5 million in bitcoin to Binance, reducing its holdings to under 1,750 BTC.
Stablecoin infrastructure firm Trace Finance raises $32 million Series A, says valuation grew 10x from seed
Trace Finance secured $32 million in Series A funding to expand its regulated stablecoin payment infrastructure across Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region.
Crypto’s security nightmare won’t be solved by ordinary audits
Traditional code audits are insufficient because modern crypto attacks increasingly exploit human, operational, and governance vulnerabilities rather than just smart contract bugs.
Limitless CEO says no prediction market platform will dominate, citing perpetual futures precedent
Limitless CEO CJ Hetherington believes no single prediction market will dominate, predicting a multi-venue landscape similar to perpetual futures exchanges.
Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control
Oman has introduced a mandatory national Bitcoin mining pool, Omanhash.om, to improve state oversight, regulatory transparency, and economic integration of cryptocurrency mining.
Ready Restricts USDC Card Access Outside EEA
Ready has restricted its USDC crypto-linked card service for users outside the European Economic Area following a change in card providers.
79% of Bitcoin Supply Now Locked by Long-Term Holders. Analyst Sees Bear Market Nearing Exhaustion
A record 79% of Bitcoin's circulating supply is held by long-term investors, signaling to analysts that the current bear market may be nearing exhaustion.
Mexican billionaire with 70% of his investment portfolio in bitcoin says it's better than real estate
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego advocates for bitcoin over real estate, citing its superior long-term appreciation and hedge against fiat currency devaluation.
Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting could be more about communication than rates
Markets are watching new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh to see if he reforms central bank communication strategies during his first policy meeting.
Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure
As Brent crude prices fall, Bitcoin's trajectory now depends on Federal Reserve policy, ETF inflows, and market liquidity rather than oil-driven geopolitical pressures.
Nvidia Stock’s Biggest Threat Now Costs $1,499 and Fits on a Desk?
Viral reports suggest that affordable, high-performance desktop AI hardware may disrupt Nvidia's dominant position in the cloud GPU market.
How ChangeNOW Became the Most-Used Swap Route Inside Zelcore’s Multi-Chain Wallet
Zelcore integrated ChangeNOW to provide seamless, in-wallet asset swapping, becoming the platform's most reliable and frequently used liquidity provider.
Gaming Industry Urges Senate to Curb Sports Betting in Clarity Act
Gaming groups are lobbying the Senate to include a ban on sports betting within the pending Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.
CoinMENA, Standard Chartered partner on UAE payment rails
CoinMENA has partnered with Standard Chartered to enhance fiat payment infrastructure for its users in the United Arab Emirates.
$45 Million in Shorts Are Betting SpaceX Stock Comes Back to Earth
Smart money in the crypto perpetuals market is heavily shorting SpaceX stock despite ongoing bullish sentiment from other market indicators.
Crypto Industry Slams Illinois’ New Digital Asset Tax as ‘Most Punitive’ in U.S.
Illinois has enacted a 0.2% transaction tax on digital assets, drawing intense criticism from industry groups who call it the most punitive in the U.S.
FIFA World Cup Bettors Bank Millions on Polymarket as One Trader Wins $9.24M in a Day
High-stakes crypto prediction platforms like Polymarket are seeing record activity as bettors win and lose millions on 2026 World Cup match outcomes.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 3.1%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 index fell 1.5% to 1774.43, with Bitcoin Cash and Cardano leading the decline.
‘He had his day in court:’ Sens. Lummis and Gallego press Trump not to pardon former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ruben Gallego have introduced a resolution urging President Trump to deny a pardon for convicted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
Top 3 Altcoins to Watch as SpaceX and Trump’s Iran Deal Reshape Crypto Markets
XRP, UNI, and HYPE are highlighted as key altcoins gaining momentum due to the SpaceX IPO and a major U.S.-Iran peace deal.
Inveniam to Acquire Mantra After Turbulent Year Marked by OM Crash
Inveniam Capital Partners plans to acquire blockchain firm Mantra to expand its reach in tokenized real-world assets.
A new Bittensor proposal would turn validators into something like fund managers
The Root Reborn proposal for Bittensor shifts validators from selling subnet tokens to actively investing in subnets, aiming to support token prices.
On-Chain, In Court: What Happened in Crypto Legal News this Week
This week's crypto legal roundup covers retrial proposals for Tornado Cash's founder, sentencing challenges for Celsius's ex-CEO, and an insider trading trial for a soldier.
Wall Street is paying up for Bitcoin miners’ AI infrastructure before most of it is built
Wall Street is valuing Bitcoin miners based on projected AI infrastructure capacity, despite significant capital gaps and ongoing construction requirements.
SEC’s Atkins Launches “Make IPOs Great Again” With 2 New Rules
SEC Chair Paul Atkins has introduced two new rules to modernize the IPO process and encourage more companies to go public.
Singapore Flags Bybit on Investor Alert List — What Does It Mean for Users?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has added Bybit to its Investor Alert List, cautioning that the exchange is not licensed locally.
Bitcoin holds below $65,000 as Warsh faces first FOMC test and Strategy concerns linger
Bitcoin remains below $65,000 as markets await Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting and weigh concerns over corporate treasury accumulation strategies.
Aster Expands its Token Buyback Program, Price Jumps 10%
Aster DEX has upgraded its tokenomics by allocating 99% of platform fees to buybacks and burns, causing the ASTER token price to rise 10%.
SpaceX's $2.6 trillion market cap nearly double that of bitcoin
SpaceX's valuation has surged to $2.5 trillion, nearly doubling bitcoin's market cap and drawing significant risk capital away from the crypto sector.
Federal Reserve Set to Hold Interest Rates in Warsh’s Debut as Chair
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady as new Chair Kevin Warsh leads his first post-meeting press conference.
Benchmark sees Coinbase moving past ‘cyclical crypto brokerage,’ reiterates $270 price target
Benchmark reiterated a Buy rating on Coinbase, citing its evolution into a diversified financial infrastructure platform beyond simple crypto trading.
Crypto Industry Pushes Back as Pritzker Signs 0.2% Digital Asset Tax
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed a bill imposing a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions starting in 2027, sparking industry-wide criticism.
Bitcoin's June downturn leaves $8.6 billion in options out of the money
Bitcoin's recent price decline has resulted in $8.6 billion of options contracts nearing their June 26 expiry date worthless.
Heir to 135-year Gulf dynasty is moving a $6 trillion trade market onto blockchain rails
Abdulla Kanoo's firm, ARP Digital, is leveraging blockchain technology to streamline cross-border payment settlements for emerging economies.
Andrew Tate Shrugs Off 107 Liquidations With Fresh 40x Bitcoin Bet
Andrew Tate has opened a new 40x leveraged Bitcoin long position on Hyperliquid despite a history of 107 liquidations.
‘Long-term holders are hodling’: K33 says record supply metric suggests bear market may be nearing an end
K33 research suggests the bear market may be ending as record numbers of Bitcoin are held by long-term investors, reducing sell pressure.
CryptoQuant CEO Says 99.9% of Altcoins Are Dead: Which Will Survive?
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju asserts that most altcoins will fail, highlighting only projects with strong fundamentals and real revenue as survivors.
Three Fed signals that could make bitcoin pop
Investors are watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first interest-rate decision for cues that could potentially trigger a positive rally in bitcoin prices.
Coinbase CEO’s Bullish Bitcoin Prediction Faces On-Chain Pushback
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes Bitcoin has bottomed, but on-chain data suggests the market lacks the necessary capitulation to confirm this floor.
Prediction markets can hedge corporate losses – Who decides if they pay out?
Corporations are exploring prediction markets as hedging tools, but liquidity and dispute resolution governance remain significant barriers to institutional adoption.
China pays closer attention to stablecoins as cross-border role expands
The People’s Bank of China is increasing oversight of stablecoins due to their growing influence on international payments and potential regulatory risks.
Bitcoin Setting up 'Meaningful Floors' in $60K–$70K Range: Analyst
On-chain data suggests Bitcoin is establishing a strong price floor between $60,000 and $70,000 as supply redistribution occurs among investors.
UNI token surges while rest of crypto market looks to Fed's Warsh for guidance
Bitcoin fell below $65,000 as investors await Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's guidance, while Uniswap's UNI token rallied on bullish forecasts.
Cathie Wood Swaps Tesla for SpaceX in $529M Elon Musk Pivot
Cathie Wood's ARK Invest purchased $529.7 million in SpaceX stock during its IPO while reducing holdings in Tesla and other companies.
Forget retail traders: The real multi-trillion-dollar crypto future is building infrastructure for machines
Startup Stables is developing AI-native payment middleware to enable autonomous machines to handle complex cross-border trade settlements and compliance without human intervention.
Pre-IPO Perpetual Trading Grows 6,000x Since March on Tech Bets
Trading volume for pre-IPO perpetual futures on crypto exchanges surged to $12 billion in June, a 6,000-fold increase since March.
Hyperliquid's $10B Open Interest Shows Cross-Asset Growth in Equities, Commodities: Talos
Hyperliquid's open interest has surpassed $10 billion, fueled by its expansion into traditional equity, commodity, and synthetic pre-IPO markets.
Zama, Morpho and Steakhouse launch first ‘confidential DeFi yield’ vault on Ethereum
Zama, Morpho, and Steakhouse Financial have launched a confidential USDC vault on Ethereum, allowing users to earn yield while keeping their financial data private.
Australia’s High Court backs regulator in Block Earner crypto yield case
Australia’s High Court ruled that Block Earner’s crypto yield product required a financial services license, overturning a previous appellate decision.
New Survey Shows Central Banks Far From Done Buying Gold
A record 45% of central banks plan to increase their gold reserves over the next year to hedge against geopolitical and economic instability.
Bitcoin’s Iran rally enters a 60-day test as oil shock fears shift to the Fed
Bitcoin faces a 60-day market test as US-Iran negotiations influence global oil prices, inflation expectations, and Federal Reserve policy outlooks.
BitGo Launches MiCA Crypto Infrastructure In Europe
BitGo has launched a MiCA-compliant crypto-as-a-service platform to help European exchanges navigate new regulatory licensing requirements.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying and Selling Ahead of the June FOMC Meeting
Crypto whales are adjusting their positions in Chainlink, Uniswap, and Ondo Finance by balancing spot accumulation with derivative hedging before the FOMC meeting.
Why Nasdaq and S&P 500 Are Sliding While World Rallies
The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are sliding due to a hawkish Federal Reserve and a capital rotation toward other global assets and SpaceX.
Bitget and WIW3CH on Why Web3 Still Needs More Women in Ownership, Funding, and Leadership
Bitget and WIW3CH are partnering to increase female ownership, funding, and leadership roles in the Web3 industry.
Senate, House reach agreement on housing bill banning CBDC through 2030
U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement on a housing bill that includes a provision banning a federal central bank digital currency until 2030.
As Capital Rotates From Crypto to AI, Zoomex Traders Already Have Access to Both
Zoomex has launched tokenized U.S. equities, allowing crypto traders to gain exposure to AI and semiconductor stocks alongside their digital asset portfolios.
How Perpetual Futures Actually Work: Funding Rate, Liquidation Engine & Mark Price Explained
This article explains the core mechanisms—funding rates, mark prices, and liquidation engines—that maintain stability and fairness in perpetual cryptocurrency futures trading.
Trump’s Iran Deal Sends Stocks to Records, Then the Fed Speaks and Bitcoin Slides
A US-Iran peace deal boosted global stocks and Bitcoin, but markets retreated after the Federal Reserve signaled a hawkish stance on interest rates.
BitGo offers Europe’s crypto firms a MiCA-compliance lifeline as license deadline looms
BitGo is providing a MiCA-compliant infrastructure solution to help European crypto firms maintain operations as the final regulatory transition deadline approaches.
Forget the price charts. Here's how bitcoin and S&P 500 look like when adjusted for the money printer
Adjusting asset valuations for U.S. M2 money supply growth reveals a more cautious outlook for both bitcoin and the S&P 500.
CZ Calls Hyperliquid ‘Awesome,’ Then Warns It Needs Good Lawyers
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao praised Hyperliquid's innovative model while warning that its lack of KYC compliance poses significant legal risks.
Congress Reaches Deal on Housing Bill With CBDC Ban
U.S. lawmakers agreed on a housing bill incorporating a ban on the Federal Reserve issuing a CBDC until 2030.
Strategy’s STRC falls to $91 as investors flinch at latest BTC buying
MicroStrategy’s STRC stock dipped to $91.79 as investors grew concerned over the company prioritizing Bitcoin purchases over dividend sustainability.
Fed’s Kevin Warsh Killed the Rate Cut: Hike Odds Now Sit at 66%
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled a hawkish shift, removing 2026 rate cut projections and pushing hike probabilities to 66%.
Justin Bons Wants Charles Hoskinson Out of Cardano — Community Erupts
Justin Bons’ call for Charles Hoskinson’s removal from Cardano over governance centralization sparked intense debate within the network’s community.
Crypto PAC's $12 million Senate candidate, Barry Moore, wins Alabama GOP primary
U.S. Representative Barry Moore won the Alabama Republican primary following a $12 million investment from the crypto-focused super PAC Fairshake.