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Dubai Crypto Market Reaches 50 Licensed Firms Under VARA
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has reached a milestone by granting its 50th crypto license to Tribe Tokenisation FZE.
Loopring DEX Shuts Down After Failing to Find Adoption
The pioneering zk-rollup Loopring is closing its decentralized exchange services due to insufficient adoption and technological obsolescence.
South Korea’s Kiwoom Securities to acquire stake in Bithumb crypto exchange: report
Kiwoom Securities is reportedly in negotiations to acquire a stake in the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb through a third-party share allocation.
Ether Treasury Sharplink Buys $62.4M of ETH in 3 Days
Crypto treasury firm Sharplink has resumed its accumulation strategy, purchasing $62.4 million worth of Ether over a three-day period.
The Funding: Why crypto VCs are expanding beyond crypto
Major crypto venture capital firms are increasingly diversifying their portfolios into AI, robotics, and other frontier technologies alongside blockchain investments.
Bitcoin Trader Says 'It's 2022 Again' As RSI Offers A Classic Bull Signal
Bitcoin traders observe a bullish RSI divergence similar to 2022 patterns, sparking hopes for a potential market bottom near the $60,000 level.
Binance Booted From EU, EthLabs Rises: Hodler's Digest
This weekly digest covers Binance’s EU service limits, the launch of EthLabs, and major developments across the cryptocurrency and blockchain landscape.
BIS says stablecoins fall short as money, warns of emerging-market risks in annual report
The BIS annual report claims stablecoins fail as money, warning of economic risks and advocating for a unified ledger system.
60% of S&P 500 Stocks Carry Buy Ratings as US, Iran Halt Strikes
Record-high analyst optimism and eased geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran have boosted bullish sentiment across equity and cryptocurrency markets.
OpenAI’s Luna name turned Terra’s dead token into a YOLO leverage trade
Crypto traders capitalized on OpenAI naming a new GPT model tier “Luna” by rapidly leveraging positions in the unrelated, defunct Terra token.
Europe Makes Bold Play for Anthropic After US AI Restrictions
Austria is lobbying the EU to host AI firm Anthropic following strict US export controls on its advanced AI models.
GTA 6 May Be the Cheapest Edition Ever. So Why It Feels So Expensive?
While inflation adjustments make GTA 6 appear cheaper than predecessors, stagnant wage growth makes the $79.99 price point feel financially burdensome to many consumers.
Bitcoin’s biggest ETF is becoming the sell wall bulls have to break
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is facing significant outflows, creating a new test for Bitcoin's price stability near the $60,000 level.
CZ wants to make the U.S. the 'capital of crypto': State of Crypto
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao discussed his post-prison outlook, the crypto market's 2026 struggles, and his desire to support a stronger U.S. crypto ecosystem.
BIS Crypto Warning: Stablecoins and Public Ledgers Flawed, Report Says
The Bank for International Settlements warns that stablecoins and public blockchains threaten global monetary stability, advocating for regulated tokenized ledger systems instead.
Barclays Finds AI Is Now Essential for Institutions, But Andreessen Questions Grid Readiness
A Barclays survey highlights widespread institutional AI adoption, while Marc Andreessen warns that energy and cooling constraints could limit future scalability.
Ripple’s MiCA win is not a full license yet – Here’s what it still has to prove
Ripple has received preliminary regulatory approval in Luxembourg, but must still satisfy stringent operational, capital, and governance requirements to secure a full license.
Who Actually Pays When MicroStrategy’s $64 Billion Bitcoin Bet Goes Wrong?
MicroStrategy faces financial pressure from its massive Bitcoin holdings, shifting risks onto shareholders and investors as debt repayment deadlines approach in 2027.
Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as Strategy sits about $13 billion underwater
Michael Saylor hinted at further Bitcoin acquisitions for Strategy despite the company holding significant unrealized losses amid a market downturn.
Will Bitcoin Price Recover in July?
Bitcoin faces a potential July recovery driven by historical seasonality and short liquidation pressure, despite ongoing downside risks below key moving averages.
EU Crypto Penalty Rules: EBA Unveils Stablecoin Fines Matrix
The European Banking Authority has proposed a new penalty framework for crypto issuers to enforce compliance under the EU's MiCA regulation.
Highest IQ Holder Backs an XRP Supercycle as 3 Bullish Signals Hit at Once
YoungHoon Kim, recognized for having the world's highest IQ, supports the start of an XRP supercycle alongside three concurrent bullish market indicators.
Samson Mow says bitcoin bottom is in despite skepticism from analysts
Samson Mow argues that bitcoin has reached its market bottom due to an accelerated four-year halving cycle, contrary to other analysts' bearish predictions.
Michael Saylor teases more bitcoin buying even as Strategy stock continues to fall
Michael Saylor signals continued bitcoin accumulation for Strategy despite the company's stock decline and criticism over its dividend funding model.
SBI's $289 million Bitbank deal is symptomatic of Japan's crypto consolidation: Architect Partners
SBI Holdings' $289 million acquisition of Bitbank reflects a strategic move to gain regulated market scale amidst Japan's shifting crypto industry landscape.
The next crypto recovery trade might be equities instead of tokens
Investors are increasingly considering crypto-linked equities as a more stable alternative to volatile tokens for capturing industry growth and market activity.
Swifties Storm Prediction Markets: Over $4 Million Wagered on Taylor Swift’s Wedding
Prediction markets like Kalshi have seen over $4 million wagered on the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding.
Bitcoin just slipped below the bear-market line traders cannot ignore
Bitcoin has fallen below its critical 200-week moving average, triggering a test of market resilience amid significant ETF outflows.
XRP investors capitulate at fastest pace since the 2022 crypto crash amid slide to $1
XRP is facing intense selling pressure as investors liquidate positions at the fastest rate since the 2022 market crash.
Coinbase CEO Armstrong Comments on Betting Promotion Concerns in the Base App
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addressed criticisms regarding the promotion of high-risk products, advocating for a balance between user freedom and responsible design.
Binance Sees $400M in Weekly Net Outflows Before MiCA Deadline
Binance experienced over $400 million in weekly net outflows as the European Union's MiCA regulatory deadline approaches.
Prediction Markets Pick Their FIFA World Cup Winner as Knockout Rounds Start
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi favor France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the knockout rounds begin.
Congress blocks introduction of any CBDC in the next 4 years – but the fight over digital money is just starting
Congress has banned a Federal Reserve CBDC for four years, shifting the competition for digital money to stablecoins and bank-led tokenized deposits.
Stablecoin demand starts to fade as Visa and Stripe build for the next boom
Stablecoin market growth is cooling as retail interest declines, shifting the industry focus toward institutional payment and treasury infrastructure integration.
SpaceX Stock Heads for Nasdaq 100 – Here’s What to Expect
SpaceX is set to join the Nasdaq 100 index in record time following its historic $75 billion initial public offering.
MicroStrategy’s Saylor Could Become a Bigger Villain Than FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried?
Peter Schiff warns that a potential collapse of Michael Saylor’s company could cause more damage to the Bitcoin industry than the FTX scandal.
Bitcoin falls below $60,000, on track for a rare back-to-back quarterly loss
Bitcoin has dipped below $60,000, heading toward its second consecutive quarterly loss amid outflows and broader macroeconomic pressures.
Sequencer Bug Caused Two Base Network Outages in a Week
A technical bug in the Base network's sequencer led to two separate block production outages within a single week.
Bitcoin UTXO Signal Points to Bear Market Bottom
Analysts suggest that a specific Bitcoin UTXO ratio indicates investors are capitulating, a historical precursor to bear market bottoms.
Kalshi Partners With ADI Predictstreet to Expand World Cup Prediction Markets
Kalshi and ADI Predictstreet have partnered to expand global prediction markets through the 2026 FIFA World Cup and future Web3 infrastructure integration.
SecondFi maps recovery path after $2.4 million Cardano wallet exploit, aims to return funds within two weeks
EMURGO has identified a solution to restore $2.4 million in ADA stolen from SecondFi wallet users, targeting a two-week recovery timeline.
XRP Origins Debate Reignites as Ripple’s EX CTO Says Concept Came Before Bitcoin
Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz clarified that while a precursor concept existed in 2004, the XRP Ledger launched years after Bitcoin.
FBI Urges OneCoin Victims to File for DOJ Compensation Before June 30
The FBI is reminding victims of the $4 billion OneCoin fraud to submit claims for government compensation by the June 30, 2026, deadline.
Fed stress tests reveal whether banks can survive a 10% unemployment shock
The Federal Reserve's latest bank stress tests show major institutions are resilient, though current capital requirements remain frozen until 2027.
Fidelity Defends Bitcoin's Long-Term Security Model
Fidelity Digital Assets reports that Bitcoin's economic incentives and transaction fees remain sufficient to ensure network security despite declining mining rewards.
China’s AI Models Gain Ground on Anthropic and OpenAI
Z.ai's GLM-5.2 release and US access restrictions have accelerated the global adoption of cost-effective Chinese open-source AI models.
Hyperliquid Criticized Over Permissionless Claims After MAS Alert
Kyle Samani accused Hyperliquid of misleading the public about its decentralization after the Monetary Authority of Singapore added the platform to its alert list.
A $223M DAO vote could turn governance into a cash-out button
GnosisDAO's recent vote to allow treasury redemptions marks a shift where governance tokens become claims on underlying assets rather than just protocol control.
50K BTC Flow Adds Pressure To Bitcoin Price: Will The Sell-off Deepen?
Approximately 50,000 BTC moved to exchanges at a loss, signaling increased capitulation among short-term holders amid unfavorable macroeconomic conditions.
Bitcoin and Stablecoins Become Lifelines After Venezuela Earthquakes
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, the crypto community is utilizing Bitcoin and stablecoins to provide rapid, transparent humanitarian aid to affected regions.
The UK softened stablecoin rules, but may still be capping its own market
The UK Bank of England removed individual stablecoin holding limits but introduced a £40 billion cap, potentially hindering the competitiveness of sterling-backed tokens.
Yuma Launches Bittensor AI Fund for Institutional Investors
Digital Currency Group-backed Yuma has introduced a fund providing institutional investors with diversified access to the Bittensor AI ecosystem.
Billionaire Grantham Uses Extreme Words to Describe Bitcoin
Investor Jeremy Grantham dismisses Bitcoin as a useless, speculative mechanism that lacks intrinsic value and utility as a currency.
Sony Deletes 500+ Purchased Movies From PlayStation, Reigniting Blockchain Debate
Sony's removal of over 500 purchased films from PlayStation users highlights the limitations of digital licensing, fueling arguments for blockchain-based ownership.
European crypto users are being paid to move before MiCA closes the door
Licensed crypto exchanges are offering incentives to attract users from platforms failing to meet new European Union MiCA regulatory requirements.
What Robinhood’s recent layoffs say about the current state of crypto investments
Robinhood’s recent workforce reductions reflect a late bear market environment rather than specific company failure, signaling a time for strategic caution.
Average IBIT investor now down about 40% as spot bitcoin ETFs cap second-worst week on record
BlackRock's IBIT investors face a 40% loss as spot bitcoin ETFs experience their second-largest weekly outflow on record.
Coinbase, Circle Deepen Crypto Stock Losses Despite Resilient S&P 500
Crypto stocks like Coinbase and Circle are underperforming broader markets as digital asset prices face sustained downward pressure.
Did $6B in ETF outflows just mark Bitcoin’s first Wall Street capitulation?
Massive Bitcoin ETF outflows suggest Wall Street investors are capitulating, while long-term holders continue to accumulate despite recent price volatility.
Tether putting $23 billion gold stockpile to work with bullion-backed loans
Tether is enabling bullion-backed loans using its $23 billion gold reserve, allowing XAUT holders to borrow against their gold.
Ethereum’s oldest wallets are selling into the $1,500 demand line buyers cannot dodge
Long-dormant Ethereum wallets have offloaded significant ETH, forcing the market to test whether current demand can absorb this old-holder supply near $1,500.
Polymarket hack updated to $3.1 million days after the platform promised users full refunds
Hackers stole approximately $3.1 million in PUSD tokens from Polymarket users, with the platform pledging full refunds after a third-party vendor compromise.
Coinbase and OKX try to lure in Binance’s 450 million EU users after it failed to secure a MiCA license
Coinbase and OKX are offering financial incentives to attract European users following Binance’s failure to secure a required MiCA license by the deadline.
South Korea’s Stock Market KOSPI Just Flashed a Global AI Warning
The KOSPI index triggered multiple circuit breakers as an AI chip-driven selloff in South Korean stocks rattled global markets.
Bitcoin’s broken production cost floor is splitting miners into survivors and sellers
Bitcoin's price is trading below production costs, forcing miners to either pivot to AI services or sell their holdings to survive.
Coinbase CEO Halved AI Costs, Calls Bitcoin Downturn a Cool Breeze
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reported a 50% reduction in AI costs while usage surged and dismissed the Bitcoin downturn as a minor breeze.
Binance founder CZ blames crypto's sour 2026 on mix of AI, global tension, 4-year cycle
Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao attributes the current crypto market downturn to geopolitical tensions, competition from AI investments, and typical market cycles.
Pavel Durov Gifts $12,000 Worth of Plush Pepe NFT to a Telegram Designer
Telegram founder Pavel Durov purchased a rare Plush Pepe NFT for approximately $11,625 and gifted it to interface designer Adler Toberg.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin machine hits $8 billion cash wall as STRC crashes 25% below par
Strategy faces mounting financial pressure as its preferred stock, STRC, drops significantly and potential cash obligations loom over the next two years.
Strategy's valuation has fallen below the value of its bitcoin holdings
Strategy's market enterprise value has dropped below the total value of its bitcoin holdings, complicating its future capital-raising strategy.