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Smart Money is Leaving Nvidia for This AI Chip Stock
Institutional investors are rotating capital from Nvidia into semiconductor supplier Micron due to supply shortages and growing competition from Nvidia's own major customers.
Senate Leaders Push for July Passage of CLARITY Act
Senate Republican leaders are aiming to pass the CLARITY Act in July despite political hurdles and potential presidential veto threats.
SEC wraps up NanoBit crypto fraud case in final judgment, ordering over $5 million in fines
The SEC has concluded its case against NanoBit, securing over $5 million in fines for an investment scam involving fake financial professionals.
Pi Network Launches 3 Products on Pi2Day: New Utility for PI Coin?
Pi Network released three new tools on Pi2Day, but the PI token price dropped to a record low amid ongoing supply pressure.
JPMorgan Backs U.S. Crypto Bill, But Puts a Warning Label Front and Center as Senate Eyes August Deadline
JPMorgan supports U.S. crypto legislation while warning that inadequate regulatory safeguards could undermine financial stability and create dangerous loopholes.
The Hottest World Cup Trade Wasn’t Sports Betting, It Was Tinder
Match Group stock rebounded as increased Tinder engagement during the World Cup outperformed popular crypto-based sports betting markets.
Bitcoin’s $60K breakdown sets up a volatility shock as traders load up on downside hedges
Bitcoin's drop below $60,000 has triggered increased exchange inflows and defensive options hedging, signaling potential for further market volatility.
Arkham launches ranking system for prediction market traders
Arkham Intelligence has introduced a new Elo-based ranking system that prioritizes prediction accuracy for traders on platforms like Polymarket.
JPMorgan execs draw comparison between yield stablecoins and ‘shadow banking’
JPMorgan executives argue that yield-bearing stablecoins should be prohibited to protect financial stability and prevent risks associated with shadow banking.
MSTR jumps after Strategy says it may sell more Bitcoin to fund dividends and buybacks
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, introduced a new framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, interest payments, and stock repurchases, boosting investor confidence.
Taiwan Raid Hits Super Micro Office, Slamming SMCI Shares
Taiwanese authorities raided Super Micro Computer's local offices as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged smuggling of restricted Nvidia AI chips to China.
Fidelity Outlines 5 Factors That Could End the Bitcoin and Crypto Winter
Fidelity identifies five key drivers that could signal the end of the current crypto market downturn and trigger a new bull cycle.
Bitcoin lending is entering a new institutional era, according to Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank reports that bitcoin lending is maturing through increased institutional participation, better risk controls, and standardized underwriting practices.
Can Bitcoin Avoid A $60,000 Support Loss As US Stocks Rebound?
Bitcoin struggles to maintain the $60,000 support level as market participants remain defensive despite a rebound in US stocks.
Coinbase and OKX Attempt to Swoop up EU Users Affected by MiCA Restrictions
Major crypto exchanges are incentivizing EU users to switch platforms ahead of the enforcement of the EU's MiCA regulatory framework.
JPMorgan backs U.S. crypto bill but warns of risks in digital asset framework
JPMorgan supports U.S. crypto legislation but insists that digital assets must adhere to traditional financial standards and strong regulatory safeguards.
What states can still do to crypto after GENIUS and CLARITY
Illinois' new crypto transaction tax highlights that federal regulations like GENIUS and CLARITY do not prevent states from imposing their own financial levies.
Clarity Act Enters Critical Two-Week Window as Senate Heads Into Recess
The U.S. Senate faces a tight two-week window after recess to navigate legislative hurdles and pass the comprehensive Clarity Act for digital assets.
BNY and Circle expand partnership, adding mint and burn capabilities for USDC
BNY Mellon and Circle are expanding their partnership to allow institutional clients to mint and burn USDC directly.
Strategy’s MSTR, STRC shares recover after brutal week as Saylor unveils new buyback plans
Shares of Strategy's MSTR and STRC rebounded after Michael Saylor introduced a new capital framework featuring significant stock and security buybacks.
BlackRock Fuels 10% Surge for Ethena as USDe Joins $25 Trillion Aladdin Platform
Ethena's synthetic dollar USDe has integrated into BlackRock's Aladdin platform, boosting the ENA token by nearly 10%.
Aave rally makes DeFi lending look more like a bank to investors
Aave’s market growth and adoption of institutional-style financial tools are leading investors to evaluate the protocol similarly to traditional banking entities.
BNY Adds End-to-End USDC Services for Institutional Clients
BNY has integrated USDC minting, redemption, and custody services into its digital asset platform, marking its first stablecoin offering for institutional clients.
Memory Chip Giants Face Lawsuit Over 700% DRAM Price Spike
Major memory chip manufacturers Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron are facing a lawsuit alleging they artificially inflated DRAM prices by restricting supply.
2007–2009—The Global Financial Crisis and the Birth of Bitcoin
Bitcoin emerged as a decentralized, transparent alternative to the inflationary fiat financial system following the 2007–2009 global financial crisis.
Private keys, not smart contracts, caused 40% of crypto's $16 billion hack losses. Here's whats being done.
Approximately 40% of the $16.69 billion lost in crypto hacks stems from compromised private keys rather than smart contract or blockchain code vulnerabilities.
Binance founder CZ says MiCA application was ‘fully compliant’ and near approval before political forces intervened
Changpeng Zhao claims Binance's Greek MiCA license application was blocked by political interference despite being fully compliant and near approval.
White House to speak with law enforcement groups to push Crypto's Clarity Act
The White House is meeting with law enforcement to address concerns regarding the crypto market structure bill's anti-illicit finance provisions.
J.P. Morgan broadens blockchain settlement network as banks modernize cross-border payments
J.P. Morgan expanded its Kinexys blockchain platform to support five additional Asia-Pacific currencies, facilitating 24/7 cross-border settlements for institutional clients.
3 Altcoins to Watch in the First Week of July
GWEI, VELVET, and DEXE are highlighted as top altcoins showing strong bullish momentum and potential for further price gains in early July.
Strive (ASST) Holds 19,864 BTC With No New Purchases Last Week, Balance Sheet Hits $141.7M Cash
Strive, Inc. reported maintaining its 19,864 BTC holdings while disclosing a cash position of $141.7 million in a recent SEC filing.
Why a collapse in $1 trillion AI spending boom could hit Bitcoin traders first
The Bank for International Settlements warns that a potential AI investment bust could trigger market-wide liquidity tightening, impacting Bitcoin as a risk asset.
MiCA July 1 deadline could leave 10 million crypto users searching for a new platform in the EU
The EU's July 1 MiCA deadline forces unlicensed crypto firms to cease operations, potentially impacting over 10 million users across the region.
Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality
AI advancements like Claude Mythos present both risks and defensive opportunities for DeFi, rather than an inevitable systemic collapse.
Ripple wants institutions to borrow against tokenized assets on XRPL
Ripple has proposed a new lending protocol for the XRP Ledger that allows institutions to borrow against on-chain assets while managing credit decisions off-chain.
Robert Kiyosaki Admits He Was Wrong About Gold but Makes a New 5-Year Prediction
Robert Kiyosaki acknowledged an incorrect short-term gold forecast while maintaining his long-term price target of $35,000 for the metal over the next five years.
Wall Street's BNY expands stablecoin services for institutions, starting with Circle's USDC
BNY is launching institutional custody and minting services for Circle's USDC, marking a significant expansion of its digital asset offerings.
Bitmine lifts Ethereum treasury to 5.7 million ETH through ‘challenging’ weekly slide, joins Russell 1000
Bitmine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.7 million ETH and successfully joined the Russell 1000 index.
Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50% as Senate Calendar Tightens
Galaxy Research reduced the probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 50% due to a crowded Senate legislative schedule.
The 52% Coincidence: Bitcoin and Silver Are Bleeding in Near-Perfect Sync
Bitcoin and silver are both trading approximately 52% below their record highs, exhibiting strikingly similar bearish technical patterns and momentum trends.
Strategy opens the door to selling bitcoin under new capital plan. Here's what it means
Strategy has launched a monetization program allowing bitcoin sales to fund reserves, preferred dividends, and stock buybacks.
Ukraine transfers $8.3 million in seized crypto amid potential plans for strategic reserve
Ukraine has moved $8.3 million in seized USDT to state management for the first time as it considers establishing a national crypto reserve.
BlackRock pushes deeper into DeFi with Ethena integration, sending ENA up 8%
BlackRock is integrating Ethena's USDe token into its Aladdin platform, causing Ethena's ENA governance token to rise 8%.
Cardano Whales Keep Buying ADA While Network Use Sinks to a 45-Day Low
Cardano whales are accumulating ADA despite stagnant network activity, likely positioning for future performance ahead of upcoming network upgrades.
Bitcoin treasury investors are turning on companies diluting them to keep buying
Investors are increasingly scrutinizing corporate Bitcoin treasury strategies, prioritizing individual shareholder returns over mere accumulation as dilution concerns grow.
Private Transfers via API: Reduced Traceability for Crypto Products
ChangeNOW offers an API feature to reduce on-chain transfer traceability, helping users and businesses maintain privacy without sacrificing standard product workflows.
Zoomex X Space Recap With Didi Hamann and the World Cup Trading Panel
Zoomex hosted a World Cup-themed discussion featuring Didi Hamann and expert traders, highlighting parallels between football discipline and successful cryptocurrency trading strategies.
Biggest Crypto Backflips: From Bitcoin Critics to Believers
High-profile former cryptocurrency skeptics are increasingly adopting blockchain technology and digital assets for institutional and commercial gain.
Bernstein says prediction-market infrastructure rush could spark wave of M&A across consumer platforms
Bernstein analysts suggest that major platforms bringing prediction-market infrastructure in-house may trigger significant mergers and acquisitions within the sector.
Strategy Unveils Bitcoin Framework With $2.55B Cash Reserve
MicroStrategy introduced a capital framework to monetize some Bitcoin holdings, aiming to fund dividends, buybacks, and maintain a $2.55 billion cash reserve.
BlackRock’s Aladdin platform adds deeper support for Ethena’s stablecoin products
BlackRock and Ethena Labs are expanding their partnership to enhance institutional liquidity for tokenized real-world assets via the Aladdin platform.
Breez Lets Bitcoin Wallets Send USDC and USDT Without Holding Stablecoins
Breez has introduced a feature allowing Bitcoin users to send USDC and USDT across 30+ blockchains directly from their Bitcoin balance.
Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as prediction markets consolidate: Bernstein
Bernstein analysts suggest that Kalshi and Polymarket are prime acquisition targets as prediction markets, sportsbooks, and exchanges consolidate.
Tom Lee blames crypto weakness on quarter-end 'window dressing' as Bitmine adds another $43 million of ETH
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired $43 million in ETH as Chairman Tom Lee attributed ongoing market weakness to quarterly portfolio rebalancing.
Strategy (MSTR) Raises STRC Dividend, Authorizes $2B in Buybacks, and Unlocks Further Bitcoin Sales
Strategy Inc. has launched a new capital management framework involving increased dividends, $2 billion in share buybacks, and a Bitcoin monetization program.
JPMorgan sees limited institutional demand for perpetual futures
JPMorgan reports that institutional interest in crypto perpetual futures remains low, as these products are seen as speculative rather than hedging tools.
XRP Ledger Sandwich Attack Risk: Ripple EX CTO Proposes a Fix
Ripple ex-CTO David Schwartz has addressed concerns regarding sandwich attack risks on the XRP Ledger by proposing a new two-step reservation system.
Strategy pauses bitcoin buys, establishes $1B digital credit repurchase program as USD reserve tops $2.5B
Strategy has paused bitcoin acquisitions and launched a $1 billion digital credit repurchase program while increasing its USD reserves to $2.55 billion.
Polymarket’s $3.3B World Cup boom exposes the longshot trap inside prediction markets
Polymarket’s massive World Cup trading volume highlights a market paradox where billions are tied to longshot teams despite low win probabilities.
MicroStrategy Stops Just Hoarding Bitcoin — Now It Will Manage It Like Smart Money
MicroStrategy has introduced a new capital framework to actively manage its Bitcoin holdings through strategic monetization and stock repurchases.
Tether's USDT jumps to 8.5% premium in India after crypto payment crackdown
India's crackdown on crypto payment firms has limited USDT supply, causing its local market price to surge to an 8.5% premium.
Bitcoin clings to key support level as weekly US spot ETF outflows hit $1.8B and Fed rate hike bets mount: analysts
Bitcoin hovers near $60,000 as significant ETF outflows and rising expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes pressure the market.
3 Fan Tokens to Watch During the World Cup Knockouts
As the World Cup knockout rounds begin, the performance of Argentina, Brazil, and Spain fan tokens is diverging based on team paths.
Vitalik Buterin says crypto’s most powerful idea is still nowhere near ready
Vitalik Buterin highlights indistinguishability obfuscation as a powerful cryptographic concept, though current implementations remain too slow for practical use.
Dollar, U.S. Treasury yield market positions may carry glimmer of hope for bitcoin
Lopsided market positioning in the dollar and U.S. Treasuries could trigger a correction that might benefit bitcoin prices.
FundBank becomes IRACE Digital in bid to bridge traditional finance and crypto
Institutional banking provider FundBank has rebranded as IRACE Digital and acquired Tenet Bank to integrate traditional finance with digital asset services.
Bernstein Sees Prediction-Market M&A Wave as Platforms Integrate
Bernstein analysts predict a wave of M&A activity as prediction-market platforms consolidate operations to capture fees and improve efficiency.
CLARITY Act chances of passage this year falls to 50% after Trump’s new demands
Galaxy Digital has downgraded the likelihood of the CLARITY Act passing this year to 50% due to legislative scheduling and political disputes.
Bitcoin hovers below $60,000 as crypto braces for a pivotal week
Bitcoin trades near $59,800 while market indicators suggest continued downside risk and investor caution heading into a new week.
South Korea’s New Rules Put Crypto Treasury Firms at Risk of Major Delisting
Revised KOSDAQ regulations introduce stricter market capitalization requirements that threaten publicly listed firms holding significant amounts of cryptocurrency on their balance sheets.