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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.
Vitalik Details Cryptographic Path To Private Onchain Voting
Vitalik Buterin explores how indistinguishability obfuscation could enable private, collusion-resistant onchain voting by removing the need for trusted committees.
Germany Leads MiCA Crypto Licensing Race Across Europe
Germany currently leads European Union MiCA crypto licensing, holding 23% of total authorizations as the bloc's regulatory framework takes effect.
Vitalik Buterin calls obfuscation cryptography’s ‘final boss,’ but says current approaches remain wildly impractical
Vitalik Buterin identifies cryptographic obfuscation as a transformative technology for blockchain, though he notes current implementations remain prohibitively slow for practical use.
XRP ETF Inflows Hit 8-Week Streak: Will Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue?
XRP ETFs marked an eight-week inflow streak as institutional investors remained resilient, while Bitcoin ETFs suffered significant outflows amid broader market declines.
Institutions dumped Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs but still bought XRP and HYPE again
Institutional investors reduced Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF holdings while simultaneously increasing investments in specific altcoin products like XRP and HYPE.
Europe’s unlicensed crypto firms face ‘wipeout’ as MiCA deadline hits
European crypto firms without MiCA licenses face potential closure as the July 1 transitional deadline forces stricter regulatory compliance across the continent.
Is This Bitcoin RSI Signal 'The One?' 2026 Prints a Key Bullish Divergence
Bitcoin is showing a rare bullish RSI divergence, leading traders to watch for a potential price recovery as June concludes.
India’s USDT premium tops 8.5% as crypto remittance crackdown squeezes stablecoin supply: report
India's USDT premium has surged above 8.5% following regulatory raids on firms using stablecoins for unauthorized cross-border remittances.
Bitcoin falls into a technical no man’s land as major support levels sit miles away
Bitcoin is currently trading in a precarious zone below key technical indicators, with analysts suggesting a potential cycle bottom around $45,000.
ANSEM Climbs 19,878% After The Black Bull Ansem Announces Creator Fee Airdrops
The Solana-based ANSEM token surged nearly 20,000% after crypto influencer Ansem announced weekly airdrops funded by his Pump.fun creator fees.
Tether trades 8.5% above India’s dollar rate as policy pressure hits USDT access
A supply crunch and increased regulatory enforcement have caused Tether to trade at an 8.5% premium in India compared to global rates.
New MiCA regime in Europe, U.S. jobs report for June: Crypto Week Ahead
This week, the EU's MiCA framework takes effect while investors monitor critical U.S. labor market reports and major corporate crypto events.
BIS warns stablecoins are more like ETFs than actual money, and they're creating FX risk
The BIS report suggests stablecoins function like ETFs rather than money, warning they create foreign exchange risks and accelerate unauthorized dollarization.
VELVET Jumps 300% in a Week on Aerodrome Move, Despite Market Downturn
VELVET rallied over 300% last week, driven by a migration to Aerodrome Finance and the launch of synthetic pre-IPO markets.
Galaxy Research cuts Clarity Act 2026 passage odds to 50%, citing Senate calendar concerns
Galaxy Research lowered its forecast for the Clarity Act's passage to 50% due to legislative scheduling pressures and political complications in the Senate.
China issues $44B cash injection giving Bitcoin bulls a new signal as fear grips market
China’s central bank injected $44.1 billion through overnight reverse repos, providing Bitcoin traders with a new macro liquidity gauge amid market volatility.
Galaxy Digital Cuts 2026 CLARITY Act Odds to 50%
Galaxy Digital has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 50% due to a shrinking legislative window in the Senate.
Spot the crypto scam before you hit send
Learn how to identify and avoid common cryptocurrency scams that exploit human trust rather than technical vulnerabilities.
Ethereum zkRollup project Loopring sunsets DEX, citing lack of meaningful adoption
Loopring has shut down its decentralized exchange, citing a lack of adoption and technological limitations compared to modern zkEVM solutions.
Crypto exchange BitMEX removes CEO, CFO and head of growth
BitMEX has replaced its top executive team, including the CEO, CFO, and head of growth, amidst reports the exchange is seeking a buyer.
South Korea’s $518 billion AI chip push shows crypto is still losing the capital race
Massive South Korean investment in AI chip production highlights a broader capital shift away from cryptocurrency toward artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Bitcoin dips to $59,700 as Iran de-escalation lifts stocks but not crypto
Bitcoin price remained stagnant near $59,700 as equity markets rose following news of U.S.-Iran de-escalation efforts.
El Salvador’s Bitcoin reserve faces an accounting reckoning under new IMF pressure
El Salvador faces a critical test of its Bitcoin strategy as IMF conditions and market volatility pressure its sovereign accumulation policy.
BIS Warns AI Debt Bubble Could Spark Global Financial Crisis
The Bank for International Settlements warns that excessive debt-fueled AI investment could trigger a global financial crisis if market optimism reverses.
Samsung and SK Hynix Fall Despite Separate $1.3 Trillion Chip Plans
Samsung and SK Hynix stocks fell despite announcing massive $1.3 trillion investment plans for AI chips and semiconductor infrastructure.
$4 billion gone. Spot bitcoin ETFs are on track for their worst month on record
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have experienced record-breaking net outflows of over $4 billion in June, signaling a significant decline in institutional demand.
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.