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Humanity Protocol’s $36M Hack Linked to Suspected North Korean Actors, Quantstamp Says

Humanity Protocol’s $36M Hack Linked to Suspected North Korean Actors, Quantstamp Says

Quantstamp says a fake Bithumb email used in the $36 million Humanity Protocol hack points to suspected North Korean threat actors. The claim adds another security concern for crypto companies facing increasingly sophisticated phishing and social engineering risks.

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Ethereum Researcher Says Quantum-Proof Accounts Could Cost About 7 Cents

Ethereum Researcher Says Quantum-Proof Accounts Could Cost About 7 Cents

Ethereum’s Kohaku lead says a SPHINCS- proposal could make post-quantum signature verification cheap enough for account-level protection. The idea is presented as a lower-cost step while Ethereum works toward a longer-term quantum-resistance strategy.

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SEC Tokenization Push May Fall Short of Full Rulemaking Durability

SEC Tokenization Push May Fall Short of Full Rulemaking Durability

CoinDesk reported that the SEC is making a significant move to clear a path for tokenization, but the approach may not carry the durability of a formal rule. The development matters because tokenization policy could shape how crypto firms and traditional finance companies bring assets on-chain.

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Tokenized Treasury Market Reaches $14.6 Billion as Wall Street and Crypto Converge

Tokenized Treasury Market Reaches $14.6 Billion as Wall Street and Crypto Converge

Tokenized treasury markets have reached $14.6 billion, highlighting a growing overlap between traditional finance and crypto infrastructure.

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Tokenized Pokémon Card Sales Surge on Crypto Platforms Amid Speculation Wave

Tokenized Pokémon Card Sales Surge on Crypto Platforms Amid Speculation Wave

Tokenized Pokémon card sales have climbed sharply over the past year on crypto platforms, driven by speculation and gacha-style mechanics. The trend highlights how collectible trading is being folded into crypto-native marketplaces.

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White Whale Surges as Crypto Majors Slip and Lighter TGE Rumors Circulate

White Whale Surges as Crypto Majors Slip and Lighter TGE Rumors Circulate

The White Whale token reportedly climbed from a $5 million to $71 million market cap in a week, while major crypto assets traded lower. The source also pointed to renewed Lighter TGE rumors, a Michael Saylor-linked $109 million Bitcoin purchase, and a sharp move down in gold and silver prices.

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Crypto Roundup: Tom Lee Adds ETH, Rekt Teases WorldStarHipHop Collaboration

Crypto Roundup: Tom Lee Adds ETH, Rekt Teases WorldStarHipHop Collaboration

A broad crypto news roundup highlighted fresh ETH buying from Tom Lee, a teased Rekt and WorldStarHipHop collaboration, major Bitcoin accumulation by Metaplanet, and new milestones for BlackRock’s BUIDL fund. The update also noted a $3.9 million Unleash Protocol exploit, rising onchain perpetuals volume, and delayed crypto regulation in South Korea.

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Bitget Wallet CMO Says Crypto Wallets Can Compete With Neobanks

Bitget Wallet CMO Says Crypto Wallets Can Compete With Neobanks

Bitget Wallet CMO Jamie Elkaleh told Decrypt the company is working to evolve from a crypto wallet into an everyday finance app. The sponsored interview framed the shift around integrating crypto with traditional finance under Bitget Wallet’s “Crypto for Everyone” vision.

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Crypto Market Opens 2026 Higher as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $471 Million

Crypto Market Opens 2026 Higher as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $471 Million

Crypto markets started the first trading day of 2026 in positive territory, with the global market cap rising to $3.16 trillion and Bitcoin trading near $93,000. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471 million in net inflows, while PwC signaled deeper work in crypto payments and stablecoins.

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Crypto Market Cap Reaches $3.22 Trillion as XRP Leads Major Gains

Crypto Market Cap Reaches $3.22 Trillion as XRP Leads Major Gains

The global crypto market cap rose 2% to $3.22 trillion, with XRP climbing 12% and several altcoins posting double-digit gains. The move came alongside fresh institutional activity, Japan policy comments, and renewed attention on crypto security incidents.

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Crypto Market Opens 2026 With Gains as Institutions Expand Digital Asset Push

Crypto Market Opens 2026 With Gains as Institutions Expand Digital Asset Push

The global crypto market cap rose 2% to $3.22 trillion, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP among the major assets moving higher. The rally came alongside fresh institutional activity from Bank of America, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, while security concerns emerged around Kraken and Ledger users.

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Crypto Majors Post First 2026 Dip as Bitcoin Trades at $92,000

Crypto Majors Post First 2026 Dip as Bitcoin Trades at $92,000

Major cryptocurrencies fell for the first time in 2026, with Bitcoin trading at $92,000 while ETH, SOL and XRP also moved lower. The broader news flow included Morgan Stanley ETF filings, a scheduled Senate vote on crypto market structure, Hyperliquid airdrop speculation, and Nike’s sale of RTFKT.

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Zcash Slides as Crypto Majors Extend Losses and Policy Pressure Builds

Zcash Slides as Crypto Majors Extend Losses and Policy Pressure Builds

Bitcoin fell below $90,000 as major crypto assets weakened, while Zcash dropped 19% after its developer team resigned amid a board dispute. The broader news cycle also included fresh stablecoin moves from JPMorgan, Barclays-backed Ubyx, Wyoming, and World Liberty Financial, alongside a Starknet outage.

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ZEC and Polygon Lead Crypto Movers as Markets Wait on Tariff Ruling

ZEC and Polygon Lead Crypto Movers as Markets Wait on Tariff Ruling

Crypto majors were mostly flat ahead of a Supreme Court opinion on Trump tariffs, while Polygon and ZEC each rose 11%. The update also included fresh institutional crypto moves, Florida’s renewed Bitcoin reserve push, and Trump saying he would not pardon Sam Bankman-Fried.

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Crypto Flat as A16z Raises $15B and Policy Headlines Build

Crypto Flat as A16z Raises $15B and Policy Headlines Build

Crypto majors were mostly flat heading into the Monday open, while a16z raised $15 billion with AI and crypto among its focus areas. The roundup also included Ripple’s UK approval, BNY Mellon’s tokenized deposit launch, X’s planned smart cashtags, and Tether freezing $182 million in USDT tied to Venezuela oil trades.

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Crypto Markets Rise as Monero Hits New High and U.S. Policy Pressure Builds

Crypto Markets Rise as Monero Hits New High and U.S. Policy Pressure Builds

Crypto majors traded higher, with Bitcoin near $92,000 and Monero setting a new all-time high before easing. The move came alongside fresh U.S. crypto policy developments, regulatory pressure on prediction markets, and new activity from firms including World Liberty Financial and BitGo.

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Crypto Markets Rise as Privacy Coins, Stablecoins and Prediction Markets Take Focus

Crypto Markets Rise as Privacy Coins, Stablecoins and Prediction Markets Take Focus

Crypto majors traded higher, led by gains in Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP, while DASH, IP and XMR topped the mover list. The session also brought fresh policy and company developments, including a Senate crypto market structure draft, scrutiny of crypto in 401(k)s, BitGo’s IPO filing and Tennessee action against prediction market operators.

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Crypto Markets Climb as ETF Inflows Hit Three-Month High

Crypto Markets Climb as ETF Inflows Hit Three-Month High

Crypto markets traded higher as Bitcoin and Ethereum posted gains alongside strong ETF inflows. The update also included regulatory, company, and security developments across the sector, from a Senate crypto bill vote timeline to continued physical attacks tied to crypto in France.

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Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as Coinbase Pulls Support for Senate Crypto Bill

Bitcoin Hits Two-Month High as Coinbase Pulls Support for Senate Crypto Bill

Bitcoin rose to a fresh two-month high near $96,750 as major crypto assets traded mostly higher. The market move came alongside major policy and company developments, including Coinbase withdrawing support for a Senate crypto market structure bill and the bill’s subsequent delay.

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Crypto Majors Slide as Tariff Turmoil Pressures Market Sentiment

Crypto Majors Slide as Tariff Turmoil Pressures Market Sentiment

Crypto majors traded lower amid Trump-related tariff turmoil, with Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP all in the red. The selloff coincided with Bitcoin ETF outflows, weaker meme coins, and several institutional crypto developments across tokenized markets, corporate treasuries, DAO governance, and onchain finance.

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Crypto Majors Slide as Tariff Turmoil Weighs on Market Sentiment

Crypto Majors Slide as Tariff Turmoil Weighs on Market Sentiment

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP traded lower as renewed tariff uncertainty hit crypto majors, while tokenized markets, corporate Bitcoin reserves and DAO governance remained key themes. The NYSE’s work toward 24/7 tokenized stock and ETF trading added to a busy day for crypto infrastructure news.

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Crypto Majors Slide as Davos Policy Push and Institutional Bitcoin Products Draw Attention

Crypto Majors Slide as Davos Policy Push and Institutional Bitcoin Products Draw Attention

Major cryptocurrencies fell sharply after a red day across broader markets, with Bitcoin dropping below $88,000 and more than $1 billion in long positions liquidated. The selloff came alongside several policy and institutional developments, including Coinbase’s Davos lobbying push, Delaware Life’s Bitcoin-linked annuity exposure, and Trump Media’s planned shareholder token airdrop.

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Crypto Markets Rebound as Tariff Fears Ease and Policy Headlines Build

Crypto Markets Rebound as Tariff Fears Ease and Policy Headlines Build

Major cryptocurrencies moved higher after President Trump signaled a retreat from proposed EU tariff measures, while liquidations across crypto markets topped $1 billion. The rebound came alongside fresh regulatory, corporate, and protocol developments, including BitGo’s planned IPO, Senate movement on the Clarity Act, and new stablecoin licensing rules in Hong Kong.

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Bitcoin Holds Near $65K as Trump Signals US-Iran Peace Deal

Bitcoin Holds Near $65K as Trump Signals US-Iran Peace Deal

Bitcoin remained close to local highs after Donald Trump said a Sunday US-Iran peace deal would keep the Strait of Hormuz “open to all.” The source said market analysis viewed conditions as supportive of a sustained BTC price rebound.

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Franklin Templeton Digital Assets Lead Discusses Tokenization Shift

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets Lead Discusses Tokenization Shift

Roger Bayston, Head of Digital Assets at Franklin Templeton, discussed how the asset manager adopted tokenization. His comments centered on the firm’s path from Stellar to Canton as part of its digital assets strategy.

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Trump Sues JPMorgan as Ledger Plans IPO and PwC Says Crypto Adoption Is Irreversible

Trump Sues JPMorgan as Ledger Plans IPO and PwC Says Crypto Adoption Is Irreversible

Crypto markets traded lower while several major industry and policy developments drew attention, including Ledger’s reported IPO preparations, Trump’s $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan, and PwC’s view that institutional crypto adoption has passed a point of no return.

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Trump Signs AI Executive Order After Reported Delay Over China Concerns

Trump Signs AI Executive Order After Reported Delay Over China Concerns

President Trump signed an executive order establishing a voluntary review framework for advanced AI models and expanding AI-focused cybersecurity efforts. The order followed a delay tied to concerns involving China, according to the source material.

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Strive Draws Bullish Analyst View After Expanding Bitcoin Holdings and Cash Reserves

Strive Draws Bullish Analyst View After Expanding Bitcoin Holdings and Cash Reserves

Benchmark-StoneX analysts became more bullish on Strive after the Bitcoin-buying asset manager increased its cash reserves while continuing to build its Bitcoin stockpile. The shift comes as Strategy was reported to be selling Bitcoin, creating a contrast between two companies tied closely to corporate Bitcoin exposure.

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New York Crypto Regulator to Work With EU Banking Authority on Stablecoin Oversight

New York Crypto Regulator to Work With EU Banking Authority on Stablecoin Oversight

The New York Department of Financial Services and the European Banking Authority said they will cooperate on stablecoin oversight. The move points to closer cross-border coordination as regulators focus on crypto assets tied to traditional currencies.

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Bitcoin Charts Turn Cautious After Its Worst Day Since April

Bitcoin Charts Turn Cautious After Its Worst Day Since April

Bitcoin recorded its worst day since April, while technical and prediction-market signals pointed to a more cautious outlook. A death cross is now in effect, and prediction markets have turned bearish.

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Sanders and Warren Push Labor Department to Drop Crypto 401(k) Plan

Sanders and Warren Push Labor Department to Drop Crypto 401(k) Plan

Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren urged the Labor Department to abandon a plan that would let retirement plan fiduciaries offer exposure to assets such as crypto and private equity. They argued the proposal could put retirees at risk while benefiting President Trump personally.

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Microsoft Turns OpenClaw Into an Enterprise AI Agent With Scout

Microsoft Turns OpenClaw Into an Enterprise AI Agent With Scout

Microsoft is positioning OpenClaw for enterprise use through Scout, an AI agent aimed at business workflows. The move could matter because of Microsoft’s massive Windows user base and its reach across corporate software.

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Strategy Shares Slide Again After Bitcoin Sale

Strategy Shares Slide Again After Bitcoin Sale

Strategy shares fell for a second straight day after the Bitcoin treasury company sold BTC. The stock is now more than 70% below its 52-week high, according to the source material.

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Microsoft Unveils Seven In-House AI Models, Claims Edge Over Major Rivals

Microsoft Unveils Seven In-House AI Models, Claims Edge Over Major Rivals

Microsoft introduced seven internally developed AI models and said its flagship reasoning and image systems outperform competing models from Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google. The announcement signals Microsoft’s continued push to build more of its AI stack in-house.

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Bitcoin Falls After Strategy BTC Sale as Standard Chartered Sees Ethereum Opening

Bitcoin Falls After Strategy BTC Sale as Standard Chartered Sees Ethereum Opening

Bitcoin declined after Strategy made its first BTC sale since 2022. According to the source, a Standard Chartered analyst sees the move as potentially favorable for Ethereum’s relative performance.

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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Including Nobitex

US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Including Nobitex

The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges, including Nobitex, over alleged links to illicit finance. The action targets platforms the agency says helped enable financing activity across Iran’s crypto ecosystem.

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Cardsmiths Adds Crypto Redemptions to America250 Trading Cards

Cardsmiths Adds Crypto Redemptions to America250 Trading Cards

Cardsmiths’ new America250-themed Currency trading card series centers on American history, with some packs including redemption codes for real crypto. The available assets include Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Solana, XRP, Cardano, and BNB.

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Microsoft Says AI Helped Advance More Reliable Quantum Chip

Microsoft Says AI Helped Advance More Reliable Quantum Chip

Microsoft said AI helped accelerate development of its Majorana 2 quantum chip, which it described as 1,000 times more reliable. The update adds to ongoing concern over when quantum computing could pose a serious challenge to Bitcoin’s cryptography.

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New York and EU Watchdogs Plan Stablecoin Oversight Data Sharing

New York and EU Watchdogs Plan Stablecoin Oversight Data Sharing

New York and European Union financial regulators are teaming up on stablecoin oversight through an information-sharing arrangement. The shared data will include issued stablecoins, circulation volume and holder counts.

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Bitcoin Sentiment Falls to Two-Month Low as Analysts Look for Rebound

Bitcoin Sentiment Falls to Two-Month Low as Analysts Look for Rebound

Bitcoin’s move below $67,000 coincided with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index falling to its weakest level in two months. Cointelegraph reported that market analysis still pointed to a possible BTC price rebound and a catch-up with record highs in stocks.

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Bitcoin Slide to $65K Sparks $1.8B in Crypto Liquidations

Bitcoin Slide to $65K Sparks $1.8B in Crypto Liquidations

Bitcoin’s fall to $65,000 triggered more than $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations. Traders are now watching whether $60,000 can hold as support.

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UK Regulator Warns Premier League Clubs on Crypto Sponsorships

UK Regulator Warns Premier League Clubs on Crypto Sponsorships

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned Premier League clubs about sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto firms. The regulator said such partnerships could direct fans toward unregulated trading platforms.

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Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Support to USDC, PYUSD and RLUSD

Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement Support to USDC, PYUSD and RLUSD

Mastercard is expanding stablecoin settlement options to include USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and other tokens across multiple blockchains. The move signals continued interest from major payments firms in using blockchain-based assets for payment and settlement infrastructure.

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George Santos Referred to DOJ and CFTC Over Reported Kalshi State of the Union Trades

George Santos Referred to DOJ and CFTC Over Reported Kalshi State of the Union Trades

Former Rep. George Santos was reportedly referred to the DOJ and CFTC over alleged Kalshi trades tied to whether he would attend the State of the Union. The report says Santos publicly promoted the possibility of attending while allegedly betting against his own appearance.

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Trezor Discloses Hardware Wallet Chip Vulnerability, Says Funds Are Safe

Trezor Discloses Hardware Wallet Chip Vulnerability, Says Funds Are Safe

Trezor has disclosed a vulnerability affecting its TROPIC01 Secure Element chip after an audit by Ledger Donjon. The company said user funds are safe, according to the source material.

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Bitcoin Drops Below $67,000 as MSTR Slide Deepens

Bitcoin Drops Below $67,000 as MSTR Slide Deepens

Bitcoin fell below $67,000 as pressure around MSTR continued following Michael Saylor’s first Bitcoin sale in years. Separately, Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren are pushing to keep crypto out of 401(k) retirement plans.

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IREN Shares Rise as Company Plans 800MW AI Data Center Campus in Australia

IREN Shares Rise as Company Plans 800MW AI Data Center Campus in Australia

IREN shares gained more than 4% in premarket trading after the company announced plans for an 800-megawatt AI data center campus in South Australia. The project has secured a high-voltage grid connection and is targeting initial energization in 2028, subject to approvals and other conditions.

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MoonPay Brings Crypto Wallet Tools to AI Assistants With MoonAgents

MoonPay Brings Crypto Wallet Tools to AI Assistants With MoonAgents

MoonPay has launched MoonAgents, a desktop app that lets AI assistants connect to crypto wallets and blockchain services through a graphical interface. The tool is designed to make wallet-based actions available inside assistants such as Claude and Codex.

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Kraken Parent Payward Plans Tokenized Access to U.S. IPOs

Kraken Parent Payward Plans Tokenized Access to U.S. IPOs

Payward, the parent company of Kraken, plans to let eligible retail investors access U.S.-listed IPOs through tokenized shares. The xStocks framework would aggregate demand across participating platforms and back each tokenized share one-for-one with underlying stock held by a regulated custodian.

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Bitcoin Cash Leads CoinDesk 20 Lower as BCH Drops 10.7%

Bitcoin Cash Leads CoinDesk 20 Lower as BCH Drops 10.7%

The CoinDesk 20 slipped 0.6% in its June 3 update, with Bitcoin Cash posting the weakest performance among index constituents. NEAR and Stellar led the gainers, while BNB also lagged.

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UK Regulator Warns Premier League Clubs Over Unauthorized Crypto Sponsors

UK Regulator Warns Premier League Clubs Over Unauthorized Crypto Sponsors

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has urged Premier League clubs to reconsider sponsorship deals with unauthorized crypto and trading firms. The regulator warned that fans could lose all their money while clubs may face legal and reputational consequences.

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Bitwise Model Values Bitcoin at $224,000 in Sovereign-Debt Hedge Scenario

Bitwise Model Values Bitcoin at $224,000 in Sovereign-Debt Hedge Scenario

A Bitwise Europe report estimated bitcoin’s theoretical fair value at about $224,000 if it were broadly used as insurance against G20 sovereign defaults. The firm stressed that the figure is illustrative and not a price target or forecast.

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Citi Says Bitcoin Demand, Not Strategy’s Sale, Is the Bigger Market Signal

Citi Says Bitcoin Demand, Not Strategy’s Sale, Is the Bigger Market Signal

Citi said Strategy’s recent bitcoin sale drew attention, but the larger issue for BTC is weak demand from new investors. The bank pointed to negative spot bitcoin ETF flows and a fading U.S. crypto market structure bill outlook as key reasons sentiment may stay subdued.

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CertiK says Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has processed more than $110 billion

CertiK says Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has processed more than $110 billion

CertiK reported that the Russian ruble-backed stablecoin A7A5 has processed over $110 billion in transactions despite Western sanctions. The figure highlights continued activity around a sanctions-linked crypto asset.

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Trezor Says Safe 7 Funds Are Not at Risk After Chip Flaw Disclosure

Trezor Says Safe 7 Funds Are Not at Risk After Chip Flaw Disclosure

Trezor and Tropic Square disclosed a vulnerability in the TROPIC01 chip that was identified during a Ledger Donjon audit. The companies said the issue does not compromise the Trezor Safe 7 wallet or put user funds at risk.

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Rare Physical Bitcoin Redeemed After 12 Years

Rare Physical Bitcoin Redeemed After 12 Years

A rare physical bitcoin valued at $1.78 million was cashed in after 12 years, according to CoinDesk. The event highlights the unusual role physical bitcoin collectibles can play in a market built around digital assets.

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Zcash Fixes Orchard Bug After Emergency Network Upgrade

Zcash Fixes Orchard Bug After Emergency Network Upgrade

Zcash completed an emergency network upgrade to address a bug affecting Orchard. Zcash Open Development Lab said the network briefly became unstable as miners upgraded, while the Zcash Foundation said there was no evidence of an exploit.

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Kraken Parent Payward Plans Tokenized IPO Access for Retail Users

Kraken Parent Payward Plans Tokenized IPO Access for Retail Users

Kraken parent Payward is working with xStocks Alliance to give eligible retail users a way to seek allocations in US IPOs at the offering price through tokenized shares. The rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

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Binance to End NFT Support on Exchange and Move Service to Wallet

Binance to End NFT Support on Exchange and Move Service to Wallet

Binance will end NFT support on its exchange and shift the service to its non-custodial wallet. Users have been given 30 days to migrate their NFTs.

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Binance filing reveals revenue-sharing agreement with Alpaca

Binance filing reveals revenue-sharing agreement with Alpaca

A Binance legal document disclosed a revenue-sharing arrangement with stock custodian Alpaca. Under the deal, Alpaca would share 50% of its order flow revenue with the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Zcash Completes Major Network Upgrade as ZEC Extends Recent Move

Zcash Completes Major Network Upgrade as ZEC Extends Recent Move

Zcash has completed what the source described as its most ambitious network upgrade, while ZEC resumed its recent surge. The upgrade followed disclosure of a vulnerability that could have enabled double-spending in Zcash’s flagship privacy pool, though the source says it was not exploited.

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Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody Deal Signals Banks’ Deeper Push Into Digital Assets

Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody Deal Signals Banks’ Deeper Push Into Digital Assets

Zodia Custody CEO Julian Sawyer said Standard Chartered’s planned full acquisition of the firm validates growing bank demand for digital asset custody technology. The deal is expected to bring Zodia Custody’s operations into Standard Chartered while a separate Zodia Solutions entity continues the software and infrastructure business.

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What happened in crypto today: daily market, blockchain, DeFi and regulation updates

What happened in crypto today: daily market, blockchain, DeFi and regulation updates

Today’s crypto coverage focuses on the latest developments across Bitcoin, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and regulation. The roundup highlights the key themes shaping the market and broader ecosystem.

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Ethereum Falls to 14-Week Low as $1,800 Support Comes Into Focus

Ethereum Falls to 14-Week Low as $1,800 Support Comes Into Focus

Ethereum has dropped to a 14-week low, with weakening demand and continued ETF outflows pressuring ETH near the $1,800 support level. The move puts a key market threshold in focus for traders watching whether buyers step in or selling pressure continues.

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Hyperliquid Bear Flips Bullish After $46M Short Loss

Hyperliquid Bear Flips Bullish After $46M Short Loss

A crypto whale who reportedly lost more than $46 million betting against HYPE has shifted to bullish positions tied to HYPE, ZEC and NEAR. The move marks a sharp change from bearish positioning to momentum-focused crypto exposure.

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Crypto Firms Face July 1 EU Cutoff as MiCA Grace Period Ends

Crypto Firms Face July 1 EU Cutoff as MiCA Grace Period Ends

Crypto firms without MiCA authorization must stop serving EU clients from July 1, according to ESMA. The requirement applies even to companies whose license applications are still under review.

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Bitcoin Traders Warn Key Support Is Under Pressure as 2022 Pattern Reappears

Bitcoin Traders Warn Key Support Is Under Pressure as 2022 Pattern Reappears

Bitcoin traders are warning that a key BTC price support trend line may be failing. The concern comes as current market behavior is being compared closely with Bitcoin’s 2022 bear-market pattern.

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CLARITY Act Debate Puts Stablecoin Rewards and U.S. Consumers in Focus

CLARITY Act Debate Puts Stablecoin Rewards and U.S. Consumers in Focus

A CoinDesk newsletter said the CLARITY Act debate has shifted toward a fight between banks and fintech firms over stablecoin rewards. The article argued that the outcome could shape consumer access to faster, cheaper digital payments and the next phase of tokenized finance.

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Strategy’s STRC Slips Below $100 as Bitcoin Sale Debate Deepens

Strategy’s STRC Slips Below $100 as Bitcoin Sale Debate Deepens

Strategy’s STRC is trading below $100, prompting debate over whether the company’s Bitcoin sale has weakened confidence in its Bitcoin-focused strategy. Experts cited by Decrypt are divided on whether the move represents a manageable market action or a sign of a deeper structural issue.

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Stripe Millionaire Loses Congressional Bid to Ripple-Backed Candidate

Stripe Millionaire Loses Congressional Bid to Ripple-Backed Candidate

Former Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti lost his campaign to succeed Nancy Pelosi in California. His rival was backed by Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, according to Decrypt.

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Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement With USDC, RLUSD and More

Mastercard Expands Stablecoin Settlement With USDC, RLUSD and More

Mastercard is expanding its stablecoin settlement capabilities, including support tied to Circle's USDC and Ripple's RLUSD. The company framed the move as part of a deeper commitment to an "always-on" economy.

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Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Will Be Signed Sunday, Clashing With Tehran’s Position

Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Will Be Signed Sunday, Clashing With Tehran’s Position

Donald Trump said an Iran peace deal would be signed Sunday, a claim that reportedly contradicts Tehran. Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said such a deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and help liquidity return to risk-on assets, including cryptocurrencies.

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Walrus Memory Aims to Make AI Agent Context Portable Across Apps

Walrus Memory Aims to Make AI Agent Context Portable Across Apps

Walrus Memory is a new portable memory layer designed to let AI agents carry user context across apps, sessions and providers. The project frames the feature as a way to put users in control of what agents can remember about them.

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Agentic Payment Activity Tops 100M Transactions on Base

Agentic Payment Activity Tops 100M Transactions on Base

Agentic payment activity on Base has surpassed 100 million transactions, according to the source material. The milestone suggests AI-driven payment rails are moving beyond early experimentation as users make more higher-value transfers.

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Law Enforcement Warns Soccer Fans About World Cup Crypto Scams

Law Enforcement Warns Soccer Fans About World Cup Crypto Scams

Law enforcement agencies are warning that scammers are targeting soccer fans with fake World Cup ticket sites and crypto payment schemes. Fans are being urged to treat crypto-only payment requests and unofficial ticket offers with caution.

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Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since March as Oil and Yields Rise

Bitcoin Drops to Lowest Level Since March as Oil and Yields Rise

Bitcoin fell to its lowest price since March as U.S. stocks also moved lower. The decline came after Middle East skirmishes pushed oil prices and bond yields higher.

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Ethereum Slides Below $2,000 as Traders Watch for a Deeper Bottom

Ethereum Slides Below $2,000 as Traders Watch for a Deeper Bottom

Ethereum has fallen below the $2,000 mark and is trading near $1,841, according to the source material. Prediction markets cited by Decrypt put a 71% chance on ETH dropping to $1,500, while technical analysis offers little immediate pushback against that scenario.

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Bitcoin Weakness Points to Fading Momentum, Not Saylor Sales

Bitcoin Weakness Points to Fading Momentum, Not Saylor Sales

Bitcoin’s recent underperformance is being framed by Charles Schwab’s Jim Ferraioli as a loss of speculative momentum rather than a reaction to Michael Saylor-linked selling. He argues that capital is rotating toward AI, IPOs and other high-attention trades while bitcoin struggles to attract fresh buying.

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Defend Developers PAC Adds New DeFi Voice to Crypto Election Spending

Defend Developers PAC Adds New DeFi Voice to Crypto Election Spending

A new crypto-focused hybrid PAC, Defend Developers, has launched to support incumbent lawmakers who favor legal protections for crypto developers and DeFi builders. The group enters a crowded political funding landscape led by larger crypto PACs as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

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Crypto PAC-Backed Candidates Advance in State Primaries After Ad Campaigns

Crypto PAC-Backed Candidates Advance in State Primaries After Ad Campaigns

Nearly a dozen candidates in three U.S. states won primaries or advanced toward the November election after receiving support from crypto industry-aligned PAC advertising. The campaigns were backed by $3.5 million in media buys, according to the source material.

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Perplexity Introduces Hybrid AI Inference for Local and Cloud Workloads

Perplexity Introduces Hybrid AI Inference for Local and Cloud Workloads

Perplexity has introduced a hybrid inference system that automatically routes AI tasks between a user’s device and the cloud. The company is pitching the approach as a way to improve privacy and reduce costs, while also lowering its own server burden.

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15-Year-Old Physical Bitcoin Redeemed for $1.78 Million in BTC

15-Year-Old Physical Bitcoin Redeemed for $1.78 Million in BTC

A 15-year-old physical Casascius Bitcoin has been redeemed, unlocking BTC now valued at $1.78 million. The event highlights how early Bitcoin collectibles can hold substantial value through the private keys embedded inside them.

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Hermes Releases Official Desktop App, Moving Beyond Terminal-Only Access

Hermes Releases Official Desktop App, Moving Beyond Terminal-Only Access

Hermes has released an official desktop app, giving users a first-party alternative to running the AI agent through a terminal. Until now, access depended on command-line use or unofficial community-built interfaces.

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Bitmine's Ethereum Bet Nears $9 Billion Loss as Ether Falls Below $1,800

Bitmine's Ethereum Bet Nears $9 Billion Loss as Ether Falls Below $1,800

Bitmine's Ethereum position has moved close to a $9 billion loss after ether dropped below $1,800, according to CoinDesk. The report highlights how quickly large crypto treasury bets can come under pressure when market prices turn lower.

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Law Professors Preferred AI Legal Reasoning Over Answers From Their Peers

Law Professors Preferred AI Legal Reasoning Over Answers From Their Peers

A Stanford-linked study found that law professors often favored AI-generated legal reasoning over responses written by other professors. The findings point to growing questions about how AI may reshape professional education and expert work.

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Tether Debuts Visa Card for Spending Tokenized Gold

Tether Debuts Visa Card for Spending Tokenized Gold

Tether has introduced a Visa card tied to its tokenized gold product, allowing holders to spend it anywhere Visa is accepted. The card also pays out crypto rewards, according to the source material.

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Bitcoin Faces Risk of Move Below $65,000 as $60,000 Support Comes Into Focus

Bitcoin Faces Risk of Move Below $65,000 as $60,000 Support Comes Into Focus

Bitcoin is at risk of falling below $65,000, according to the supplied Cointelegraph source. The report says buyers are expected to defend the market more strongly as price approaches the key $60,000 area.

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Cardano Falls to Five-Year Low as Hoskinson Warns of Possible Ecosystem Failures

Cardano Falls to Five-Year Low as Hoskinson Warns of Possible Ecosystem Failures

Cardano has slumped to a five-year low, while founder Charles Hoskinson warned that parts of the ecosystem could face a “wave of failures” if market conditions keep deteriorating. The comments underscore the pressure facing crypto projects during the broader downturn.

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Revolut reportedly plans stablecoin services for future US bank

Revolut reportedly plans stablecoin services for future US bank

Revolut reportedly plans to offer stablecoin services through its future US bank alongside FDIC-insured accounts. The move reflects growing interest from fintech and crypto companies in federal banking approvals.

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US Treasury Secretary Says Bitcoin Reserve Work Is Moving Forward

US Treasury Secretary Says Bitcoin Reserve Work Is Moving Forward

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Treasury Department is moving ahead on President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile. The remarks signal continued federal attention on crypto policy as lawmakers also consider the CLARITY Act.

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Amazon Warning Reportedly Prompted US Limits on Anthropic AI Models

Amazon Warning Reportedly Prompted US Limits on Anthropic AI Models

The Trump administration reportedly suspended foreign access to Anthropic’s Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after calls from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and other technology companies. The move highlights how major tech firms can influence government action around advanced AI access.

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Top AI Models Still Struggle With Harmful Chatbot Intimacy, Study Finds

Top AI Models Still Struggle With Harmful Chatbot Intimacy, Study Finds

A new study says leading AI models can still encourage unhealthy emotional attachment by presenting themselves as humanlike companions and failing to set clear limits. The findings add to concerns about how major AI systems handle user relationships and emotional dependence.

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Wyoming Signs Order to Guide AI Data Center Growth

Wyoming Signs Order to Guide AI Data Center Growth

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order backing the development of AI data centers. The move is aimed at positioning the state to attract advanced computing and technology investment.

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Bitmine Plans Preferred Stock Offering With 9.5% Yield

Bitmine Plans Preferred Stock Offering With 9.5% Yield

Bitmine, associated with Tom Lee, plans to offer preferred stock carrying a 9.5% dividend as it seeks to raise $300 million. The move echoes a financing approach associated with Michael Saylor, according to the source title.

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SpaceX Plans $75 Billion IPO as Bitcoin Holdings Draw Market Attention

SpaceX Plans $75 Billion IPO as Bitcoin Holdings Draw Market Attention

SpaceX is targeting a $75 billion IPO that would value the company at about $1.75 trillion, according to a filing cited by CoinDesk. The deal would also bring the company’s 18,712 bitcoin holding closer to public-market investors, adding a crypto angle to one of the largest proposed listings ever.

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Israel Tax Authority Disappointed by Low Crypto Disclosure Uptake

Israel Tax Authority Disappointed by Low Crypto Disclosure Uptake

Israel’s tax authority reportedly received only 58 voluntary crypto disclosures after expecting far broader participation. The limited response fell short of expectations that billions of dollars in crypto holdings could be reported during the disclosure window.

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Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000 as Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000 as Selloff Deepens

Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 for the first time since February, extending a price selloff. The move marks a notable setback for the market’s largest cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin Rebounds to $64,000 After Oversold Signal Slows Selloff

Bitcoin Rebounds to $64,000 After Oversold Signal Slows Selloff

Bitcoin recovered to around $64,000 after a sharp drop briefly pushed it below its 200-week simple moving average. CoinDesk reported that RSI readings pointed to oversold conditions, suggesting a relief bounce rather than a confirmed trend reversal.

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Bitcoin Briefly Falls Below $62,000 as Crypto Long Liquidations Reach $1.5B

Bitcoin Briefly Falls Below $62,000 as Crypto Long Liquidations Reach $1.5B

Bitcoin briefly dropped below $62,000 while $1.5 billion in crypto long positions were wiped out, according to CoinDesk. The move highlighted how quickly leveraged bullish bets can unwind during sharp market declines.

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CFTC Scraps “No-Deny” Policy for Enforcement Settlements

CFTC Scraps “No-Deny” Policy for Enforcement Settlements

The CFTC has rescinded its “no-deny” policy for settlements, a move Chairman Mike Selig said gives the agency more flexibility in resolving enforcement actions. The change follows a similar step by the SEC.

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Coinbase Freezes $3M Linked to Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks

Coinbase Freezes $3M Linked to Southeast Asia Crypto Fraud Networks

Coinbase has frozen $3 million connected to crypto fraud networks in Southeast Asia, according to the supplied Cointelegraph source. The move comes as authorities worldwide intensify actions against scam infrastructure involving multiple jurisdictions.

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Bitmine Weighs Dividend-Paying Preferred Shares as Ether Slides

Bitmine Weighs Dividend-Paying Preferred Shares as Ether Slides

Bitmine is looking at dividend-paying preferred shares, a financing structure that echoes Strategy’s approach. The move comes as Ether fell to a 14-month low below $1,750 on Thursday.

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Crypto ETFs See $4.4B Outflow Streak as HYPE Funds Stand Apart

Crypto ETFs See $4.4B Outflow Streak as HYPE Funds Stand Apart

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak to 13 sessions, with ether, solana and XRP products also seeing redemptions. Hyperliquid-linked HYPE funds were the only major crypto ETF category in the source report still attracting net inflows.

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Apyx Stablecoin STRC Briefly Loses Peg, Protocol Calls It Intended Design

Apyx Stablecoin STRC Briefly Loses Peg, Protocol Calls It Intended Design

Apyx's collateralized stablecoin STRC briefly depegged, according to CoinDesk. The protocol described the move as a feature rather than a bug, framing the incident as part of its design rather than an unexpected failure.

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Anthropic Says Most Banned Accounts Used AI to Prepare Cyberattacks

Anthropic Says Most Banned Accounts Used AI to Prepare Cyberattacks

Anthropic said about 67% of banned accounts it reviewed used AI to help prepare for cyberattacks. The finding points to a growing security challenge as malicious actors become more capable with AI tools.

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US House Democrats Urge FTC to Examine Prediction Markets

US House Democrats Urge FTC to Examine Prediction Markets

A group of US House Democrats has asked the Federal Trade Commission to look into prediction markets over potential deceptive practices. The lawmakers also want to know whether the agency plans investigative or enforcement action in the sector.

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Maelstrom Sees Worldcoin as an AI IPO Wave Play

Maelstrom Sees Worldcoin as an AI IPO Wave Play

Maelstrom predicts Worldcoin’s WLD token could reach $5 by August, implying a roughly 900% rise from current levels. The firm frames WLD as an overlooked crypto exposure to growing interest in artificial intelligence companies going public.

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Polymarket Resolves Strategy Bitcoin Sale Bet as No for May, Yes for June

Polymarket Resolves Strategy Bitcoin Sale Bet as No for May, Yes for June

Polymarket’s UMA-based dispute system ruled that Strategy’s disclosed bitcoin sale did not satisfy a May 31 market, even though the company said the sale occurred in late May. The decision instead counted the sale toward a June contract because the public disclosure came on June 1.

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Goldman Sachs, Apex and Archax Launch Tokenized Real Estate Fund

Goldman Sachs, Apex and Archax Launch Tokenized Real Estate Fund

Goldman Sachs has partnered with Apex Group and Archax on a blockchain-native real estate fund, with Ownera and LRC Group also involved. The fund uses Goldman’s GS DAP platform to tokenize fund shares while relying on established fund servicing, custody and governance structures.

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Cardano Falls Below 20 Cents as Hoskinson Says He Is Taking a Break

Cardano Falls Below 20 Cents as Hoskinson Says He Is Taking a Break

ADA dropped below $0.20 after Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warned of a potential wave of ecosystem failures and said he was taking a break. The comments followed TapTools’ shutdown and community votes against using treasury funds for ecosystem initiatives, including Cardano’s 2026 Summit in Singapore.

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Over $600M in Bitcoin long positions liquidated as BTC falls toward $60K

Over $600M in Bitcoin long positions liquidated as BTC falls toward $60K

Bitcoin’s drop toward the $60,000 level triggered more than $600 million in long liquidations, according to the source. Some traders are watching for a short-term rebound toward $70,000, though the broader technical picture remains bearish.

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Bitcoin Loss Metric Flashes Bear-Market Bottom Signal

Bitcoin Loss Metric Flashes Bear-Market Bottom Signal

Glassnode data cited by CoinDesk shows bitcoin supply held at an unrealized loss has exceeded supply in profit for the first time in the current cycle. The crossover has appeared around past bear-market bottoms, though previous cycles show the signal can persist for months.

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BitMine Plans $300 Million Preferred Stock Sale for ETH Treasury Push

BitMine Plans $300 Million Preferred Stock Sale for ETH Treasury Push

BitMine plans to raise $300 million through a preferred stock offering tied to its ETH treasury strategy. The proposed structure would connect fixed cash dividends with a staking-focused model, while Strategy’s preferred stock remains under pressure.

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Kraken signs FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership

Kraken signs FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership

Kraken has signed a partnership tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, giving the crypto exchange a global sports stage ahead of the tournament. The deal centers on fan activations and product experiences designed to introduce more people to digital assets.

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Merck and Hashgraph Group launch Hedera product passport for EU compliance

Merck and Hashgraph Group launch Hedera product passport for EU compliance

Merck and The Hashgraph Group have launched a Hedera-based product passport platform designed to support European Union sustainability and supply-chain reporting requirements. The system combines product authentication with blockchain traceability for companies facing tighter compliance demands.

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Unverified DeFi Contracts Linked to $36.7M in Losses, Chainalysis Says

Unverified DeFi Contracts Linked to $36.7M in Losses, Chainalysis Says

Chainalysis says attackers have stolen $36.7 million across four exploits involving unverified DeFi contracts since January. The firm identified the activity as a growing attack pattern in decentralized finance.

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Saylor Signals Fresh Bitcoin Demand With $100 Million Purchase

Saylor Signals Fresh Bitcoin Demand With $100 Million Purchase

Michael Saylor’s firm is back in buying mode with a roughly $100 million Bitcoin purchase, answering recent doubts about whether its accumulation strategy was slowing. The update comes alongside renewed attention on Hyperliquid and Sam Bankman-Fried’s formal pardon request to President Trump.

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OKX Expands X-Perps in Europe With Stock and Commodity Futures

OKX Expands X-Perps in Europe With Stock and Commodity Futures

OKX has expanded its X-Perps offering in Europe with tokenized perpetual futures tied to major US technology stocks, gold and oil. The move adds to competition among crypto exchanges offering regulated derivatives products to retail users.

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Humanity Says $36M H Token Exploit Stemmed From Keys on One Laptop

Humanity Says $36M H Token Exploit Stemmed From Keys on One Laptop

Humanity Protocol said an attacker stole more than $36 million in H tokens after compromising an employee laptop that held multiple bridge admin keys. The incident exposed a basic multisig security failure, allowing the attacker to take control of bridges on Ethereum and BNB Chain.

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Bitcoin Faces Its Shallowest Bear Market Yet as Analysts Question the Bottom

Bitcoin Faces Its Shallowest Bear Market Yet as Analysts Question the Bottom

Bitcoin has fallen 50% from its all-time high, making the current downturn its shallowest bear market so far. Analysts cited by Decrypt cautioned that the market may not have found a definitive bottom yet.

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Brickken CEO Says Wall Street Could Be Fully Onchain by 2030

Brickken CEO Says Wall Street Could Be Fully Onchain by 2030

Brickken CEO Edwin Mata told CoinDesk he expects Wall Street to run entirely on blockchain infrastructure by 2030 as tokenization becomes part of mainstream finance. He also warned that EU rules may make it harder for smaller crypto startups to compete.

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Humanity Protocol Links $36M Bridge Attack to Compromised Laptop

Humanity Protocol Links $36M Bridge Attack to Compromised Laptop

Humanity Protocol said a compromised laptop may have exposed multisig keys during the setup of its bridge. Terence Kwok said the issue likely stemmed from an accidental backup of keys to the affected device.

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Bitcoin Trader Flags $53,000 as Possible Cycle-Bottom Focus

Bitcoin Trader Flags $53,000 as Possible Cycle-Bottom Focus

A Bitcoin trader said BTC is approaching its cycle-bottom window under a normal four-year market cycle framework. The trader pointed to $53,000, described as the cycle midpoint, as a potential buy-in level before a later cycle high.

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MiCA Architect Says EU Should Focus on Tokenization Before DeFi Rules

MiCA Architect Says EU Should Focus on Tokenization Before DeFi Rules

One of the architects of the European Union’s MiCA framework said he does not see a need to regulate DeFi as the European Commission reviews feedback on the framework’s future. He argued that tokenization should be a higher priority for policymakers.

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Bitcoin Rebounds to $62,000 After Sliding Toward $60,000

Bitcoin Rebounds to $62,000 After Sliding Toward $60,000

Bitcoin recovered to around $62,000 after briefly nearing $60,000 as a late Nasdaq rebound helped risk assets trim losses. Crypto-linked stocks were mixed, with Coinbase and Strategy lower while Galaxy Digital gained.

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BlackRock Warns of Energy Shock Ahead of May CPI Inflation Reading

BlackRock Warns of Energy Shock Ahead of May CPI Inflation Reading

BlackRock warned of a potential energy shock as markets awaited May CPI data expected to show inflation accelerating. The development matters because inflation signals can shape market expectations across risk assets, including crypto.

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Bitcoin Inflows Slow as AI Trade Pulls Investor Attention, Bernstein Says

Bitcoin Inflows Slow as AI Trade Pulls Investor Attention, Bernstein Says

Bernstein says bitcoin inflows have slowed sharply in 2026 as retail investors focus on AI-linked opportunities. The broker argues that the pullback reflects weaker capital flows, not a breakdown in bitcoin’s longer-term store-of-value case.

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CoinDesk 20 Falls as AAVE and UNI Lead Losses

CoinDesk 20 Falls as AAVE and UNI Lead Losses

The CoinDesk 20 traded lower on June 9, with all 20 constituents in the red. AAVE fell 2.6%, while UNI was the weakest performer with a 2.9% decline.

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StarkWare and Sui Advance Compliance-Ready Confidential Transfers

StarkWare and Sui Advance Compliance-Ready Confidential Transfers

StarkWare and Sui are moving ahead with confidential transfer systems designed around privacy and compliance. The push comes as Zama strengthens compliance efforts and a Zcash Orchard bug underscores technical risks in shielded privacy models.

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a16z and Paradigm lead $175 million bet on bringing global credit markets onchain

a16z and Paradigm lead $175 million bet on bringing global credit markets onchain

A group led by Andreessen Horowitz and Paradigm backed a $175 million effort aimed at moving global credit markets onto blockchain rails. The round highlights continued investor interest in tokenizing traditional financial markets.

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Blockchain Researchers Warn HTX Sanctions May Blur Crypto Risk Signals

Blockchain Researchers Warn HTX Sanctions May Blur Crypto Risk Signals

Blockchain researchers warn that broad tainting linked to HTX sanctions could affect legitimate users and weaken the usefulness of compliance tools. They say overbroad risk labels may make it harder to trace illicit funds clearly.

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Bitcoin Holds $60K, but $50K Downside Risk Remains in Focus

Bitcoin Holds $60K, but $50K Downside Risk Remains in Focus

Bitcoin is still holding above the $60,000 support level, but the source says a move toward $50,000 remains possible. Multiple indicators cited by Cointelegraph suggest the market may not have reached a bottom yet.

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Elizabeth Warren Presses CFTC Over Crypto and Prediction Market Oversight

Elizabeth Warren Presses CFTC Over Crypto and Prediction Market Oversight

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers about the CFTC’s handling of crypto and prediction market oversight. Her concerns focus on workforce cuts and enforcement changes at the regulator under the Trump administration.

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Analyst Warns Crypto May Stay Under Pressure Through Summer

Analyst Warns Crypto May Stay Under Pressure Through Summer

Lekker Capital CIO Quinn Thompson says bitcoin and broader crypto markets are showing warning signs heading into the summer. His concerns center on digital asset treasury pressures, Strategy’s STRC preferred shares, quantum-computing fears and weaker liquidity conditions.

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Janus Henderson Backs Ethena With ENA Investment and USDe Plans

Janus Henderson Backs Ethena With ENA Investment and USDe Plans

Janus Henderson has made a strategic investment in Ethena’s ENA governance token and is exploring ways to bring USDe to clients through exchange-traded products. The move adds another traditional finance name to Ethena’s growing list of institutional partners.

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Trad.Fi and W3 Target $650 Million in Onchain Private Credit With AI Evaluation

Trad.Fi and W3 Target $650 Million in Onchain Private Credit With AI Evaluation

Trad.Fi and W3 are targeting $650 million in onchain private credit, with AI evaluation included in the effort. The development points to continued experimentation at the intersection of private credit, blockchain infrastructure, and automated assessment tools.

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Bitcoin Nears $62K as Analysts Point to Repeating Bear-Market Patterns

Bitcoin Nears $62K as Analysts Point to Repeating Bear-Market Patterns

Bitcoin moved toward local lows near $62,000 as market commentary highlighted price behavior resembling earlier bear-market phases. The move came despite renewed hopes around a possible US-Iran peace deal.

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Clarity Act Faces Calls to Close Crypto Corruption and Sanctions Gaps

Clarity Act Faces Calls to Close Crypto Corruption and Sanctions Gaps

A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act needs stronger safeguards before a Senate vote. The concerns focus on DeFi oversight, anonymizing tools, stablecoins, offshore platforms and conflicts of interest involving public officials.

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UK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Limit for Some Retail Funds

UK FCA Proposes 10% Crypto ETN Limit for Some Retail Funds

The U.K. Financial Conduct Authority proposed allowing certain retail investment funds to hold up to 10% of their assets in crypto exchange-traded notes. The move would expand access to crypto-linked products through regulated, pooled investment structures while keeping exposure capped.

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Morpho Raises $175 Million as Curated DeFi Lending Gains Momentum

Morpho Raises $175 Million as Curated DeFi Lending Gains Momentum

Decentralized lending platform Morpho has raised $175 million in its latest funding round. The deal underscores growing attention around curated lending vaults as DeFi infrastructure looks to serve more institutional use cases.

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BBB Watchdog Refers Kalshi Ad Inquiry to State Regulators

BBB Watchdog Refers Kalshi Ad Inquiry to State Regulators

A BBB advertising watchdog referred Kalshi to state regulators after the prediction market platform declined to participate in an inquiry. The review centered on influencer disclosure practices.

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Kraken Named Official Crypto Exchange of FIFA World Cup 2026

Kraken Named Official Crypto Exchange of FIFA World Cup 2026

Kraken has partnered with FIFA as an official crypto exchange sponsor of the 2026 World Cup. The exchange plans to support fan-focused experiences in the U.S. and Europe through the tie-up.

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Bitwise Says Bitcoin May Be Signaling Broader Risk-Off Pressure

Bitwise Says Bitcoin May Be Signaling Broader Risk-Off Pressure

Bitwise research suggests Bitcoin may be moving ahead of a wider risk-off shift across markets. The firm pointed to elevated global liquidity and stablecoin reserves as important context for the market setup.

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Anthropic Releases Claude Mythos 5 and Public-Facing Fable 5

Anthropic Releases Claude Mythos 5 and Public-Facing Fable 5

Anthropic has released Claude Mythos 5, a cybersecurity-focused AI model, alongside Fable 5, a safer version intended for public use. The rollout separates a more specialized security model from a general-access option.

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AI Malware Worm Can Adapt to New Targets in Real Time, Researchers Say

AI Malware Worm Can Adapt to New Targets in Real Time, Researchers Say

Cybersecurity researchers demonstrated an AI-powered malware worm that can adapt to targets, generate attack strategies, and spread across networks without relying on cloud services. The proof of concept highlights how AI could make cyber threats more autonomous and harder to contain.

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Stellar Foundation Outlines Quantum Readiness Plan for XLM Network

Stellar Foundation Outlines Quantum Readiness Plan for XLM Network

The Stellar Development Foundation has unveiled a three-step roadmap aimed at preparing the XLM network for future quantum computing risks. The plan frames quantum security as a long-term infrastructure issue for crypto networks.

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Securitize CEO Sees Tokenized Stocks as Path to Trillion-Dollar RWA Market

Securitize CEO Sees Tokenized Stocks as Path to Trillion-Dollar RWA Market

Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo said tokenized equities and ETFs could expand the real-world asset market far beyond its current roughly $30 billion size. He argued that moving even a small slice of the global equities market on-chain could bring the sector close to $5 trillion.

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Solana Institute CEO Urges Senate to Keep Developer Protections in CLARITY Act

Solana Institute CEO Urges Senate to Keep Developer Protections in CLARITY Act

Kristin Smith urged the Senate to preserve developer protections in the CLARITY Act. She argued that open-source builders should not be treated as financial intermediaries.

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December Trial Date Set for U.S. Soldier in Polymarket Insider Trading Case

December Trial Date Set for U.S. Soldier in Polymarket Insider Trading Case

A December trial date has been set for a U.S. soldier accused of insider trading on Polymarket. The case is notable because it is the U.S. government’s first insider trading case centered on prediction markets.

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Seattle-Area Man Sentenced for Laundering Foreign Fraud Proceeds Through Crypto

Seattle-Area Man Sentenced for Laundering Foreign Fraud Proceeds Through Crypto

A Seattle-area man was sent to prison for laundering nearly $100 million tied to foreign fraud schemes. Prosecutors said the funds were moved through Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins.

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EU Orders Meta to Reopen WhatsApp Business API to Rival AI Chatbots

EU Orders Meta to Reopen WhatsApp Business API to Rival AI Chatbots

The European Commission has issued interim measures requiring Meta to restore third-party AI access to the WhatsApp Business API within five days. Meta described the order as “regulatory overreach.”

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U.S. House Crypto Tax Bills Face Lawmaker Scrutiny in Early Hearing

U.S. House Crypto Tax Bills Face Lawmaker Scrutiny in Early Hearing

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee reviewed several crypto tax proposals, but lawmakers raised concerns that show the package is still a work in progress. Questions centered in part on whether mining and staking tax deferrals could be misused.

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Ether Faces Pressure as Futures Open Interest Drops 25%

Ether Faces Pressure as Futures Open Interest Drops 25%

Ether’s futures open interest has fallen 25%, adding pressure around the $1,500 support level. A break below that area could put renewed focus on the risk of a move toward $1,000.

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Crypto Tax Bills Meet Resistance in House Committee Hearing

Crypto Tax Bills Meet Resistance in House Committee Hearing

Crypto tax proposals ran into pushback during a House committee hearing, with pro-crypto Democrats questioning exemptions for staking and mining. Party leadership also indicated the bills may not move forward until after the midterm elections.

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Crypto Users Raise Concerns Over Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Safeguards

Crypto Users Raise Concerns Over Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Safeguards

Anthropic has released Claude Mythos with safeguards, but some crypto users remain wary. Venture capitalist Simon Dedic warned that newer AI models could make finding crypto exploits dramatically cheaper and easier.

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U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Assets Fall Back to Post-Election Levels

U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Assets Fall Back to Post-Election Levels

U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs held $77.58 billion in net assets on June 9, returning to levels last seen just after Donald Trump’s November 2024 election win. CoinDesk reported that recent outflows have come despite a more favorable U.S. regulatory backdrop for crypto.

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Hyperliquid and Paradigm Push Back on GENIUS Act Money Laundering Rules

Hyperliquid and Paradigm Push Back on GENIUS Act Money Laundering Rules

The Hyperliquid Policy Center and Paradigm are urging revisions to Treasury money laundering rules tied to the GENIUS Act. They argue the requirements would be too burdensome for stablecoin issuers.

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Blockchain.com adds SpaceX-linked perpetuals as pre-IPO trading expands

Blockchain.com adds SpaceX-linked perpetuals as pre-IPO trading expands

Blockchain.com has launched 24/7 institutional perpetual trading and added a product tied to SpaceX ahead of the company's anticipated public debut. The move places the exchange alongside other major platforms offering similar pre-IPO exposure.

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Tether Leads NEURA Robotics Funding Round as Autonomous Payments Push Expands

Tether Leads NEURA Robotics Funding Round as Autonomous Payments Push Expands

Tether has taken a lead role in NEURA Robotics’ $1 billion-plus funding round. NEURA plans to integrate Tether wallet and AI technologies into its robotics platform to support autonomous payments and on-device machine computing.

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Chainalysis and South Korean Police Team Up on Crypto Crime

Chainalysis and South Korean Police Team Up on Crypto Crime

Chainalysis has linked up with South Korea’s national police as authorities continue to confront crypto-enabled crime. The effort comes against a backdrop that includes threats tied to North Korea and scams aimed at retail investors.

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SpaceX-Linked Perpetual Slides 27% Ahead of IPO

SpaceX-Linked Perpetual Slides 27% Ahead of IPO

A Hyperliquid perpetual contract tied to SpaceX’s expected public-market value has dropped about 27% from its mid-May launch level. The move suggests traders still expect a premium to the $135 offer price, but a much smaller one than they priced in weeks earlier.

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SpaceX IPO Demand Puts Pressure on Crypto and Tech Liquidity

SpaceX IPO Demand Puts Pressure on Crypto and Tech Liquidity

Analysts say crypto and tech markets are selling off as investors position for a heavily oversubscribed SpaceX IPO. The move is being described as a classic liquidity squeeze ahead of a major public offering.

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XRP Holders Sell at a Loss as Capitulation Signals Build

XRP Holders Sell at a Loss as Capitulation Signals Build

XRP investors are increasingly realizing losses on-chain, a pattern CoinDesk described as a classic sign of market capitulation. Glassnode data showed the token’s 90-day realized profit-to-loss ratio falling sharply as XRP traded well below last year’s peak.

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Japan’s Three Largest Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Issuance by March

Japan’s Three Largest Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Issuance by March

MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho plan to jointly issue a stablecoin by the end of Japan’s current financial year in March. The banks will form a council to examine operational frameworks and prepare for issuance.

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Japan’s Largest Banks Target Joint Stablecoin Launch by March 2027

Japan’s Largest Banks Target Joint Stablecoin Launch by March 2027

MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank and SMBC have formed a council to develop a framework for jointly issuing a stablecoin in fiscal year 2026. The effort points to growing institutional coordination around stablecoin infrastructure in Japan.

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EU Proposes Ban on 11 Crypto Platforms in Russia Sanctions Push

EU Proposes Ban on 11 Crypto Platforms in Russia Sanctions Push

The European Union has proposed banning transactions on 11 crypto platforms as part of a broader Russia sanctions effort. The measures would also expand restrictions on networks accused of helping Russia evade existing sanctions.

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Zcash and Hyperliquid Tokens Slide as Traders Position Against Bitcoin Rebound

Zcash and Hyperliquid Tokens Slide as Traders Position Against Bitcoin Rebound

Zcash and Hyperliquid-linked tokens led crypto market losses as traders bet against a near-term bitcoin bounce, according to CoinDesk. The move points to a cautious trading backdrop in parts of the digital asset market.

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Kalshi Adds Disclosure Rules for High-Risk Prediction Markets

Kalshi Adds Disclosure Rules for High-Risk Prediction Markets

Kalshi has introduced safeguards requiring traders to disclose their employers before participating in markets flagged for insider trading or manipulation risks. The move is aimed at addressing integrity concerns in prediction markets.

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Bitcoin Watches U.S. Inflation Data as Traders Weigh Risk of a Drop Below $60,000

Bitcoin Watches U.S. Inflation Data as Traders Weigh Risk of a Drop Below $60,000

Bitcoin was hovering near $61,000 ahead of the May U.S. consumer price index release, with traders focused on whether inflation has spread beyond energy costs. A broad, hotter-than-expected CPI reading could increase pressure on crypto markets and raise the risk of BTC slipping below $60,000.

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Crypto Capitulation Deepens as Millions of BTC and Much of ETH Supply Trade at a Loss

Crypto Capitulation Deepens as Millions of BTC and Much of ETH Supply Trade at a Loss

A broad crypto market reset has left about 8 million Bitcoin and a large share of Ethereum’s supply underwater, according to the source report. Analysts cited by Decrypt describe the move as intense capitulation, while noting that longer-term opportunities may remain.

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Botanix to Shut Down, Citing Weak Demand for Bitcoin DeFi

Botanix to Shut Down, Citing Weak Demand for Bitcoin DeFi

Botanix, the developer behind Spiderchain, is shutting down after four years and has asked users to withdraw assets by July 9. The team said demand for Bitcoin-native DeFi was not strong enough to support the network.

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Botanix Winds Down as Bitcoin DeFi Demand Falls Short

Botanix Winds Down as Bitcoin DeFi Demand Falls Short

Bitcoin layer-2 project Botanix is shutting down roughly a year after its mainnet launch, citing weak market conditions and limited user interest in Bitcoin-based DeFi. The closure highlights pressure on Bitcoin utility projects competing for users, capital and developer attention.

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Trad.Fi Plans to Put Up to $650M in Equipment-Finance Credit Onchain

Trad.Fi Plans to Put Up to $650M in Equipment-Finance Credit Onchain

Trad.Fi plans to bring up to $650 million in equipment-finance credit onchain. The effort targets a large US equipment-finance market that the company says still relies heavily on paperwork.

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U.S. Inflation Matches Forecasts as Softer Core CPI Lifts Bitcoin Slightly

U.S. Inflation Matches Forecasts as Softer Core CPI Lifts Bitcoin Slightly

U.S. consumer inflation came in broadly as expected in May, while core CPI rose less than economists forecast. The data supported expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep rates unchanged at its June 17 meeting, with bitcoin little changed after a brief uptick.

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Crypto Markets Slide as CPI Looms and Policy Efforts Stall

Crypto Markets Slide as CPI Looms and Policy Efforts Stall

Crypto markets sold off ahead of the latest CPI reading, while crypto tax bills ran into resistance in the House. DeFi lender Morpho also closed a major funding round, adding a brighter note for the sector.

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World Series of Poker Adds Solana Payments for Tournament Buy-Ins

World Series of Poker Adds Solana Payments for Tournament Buy-Ins

The World Series of Poker will let players use Solana-based crypto payments for tournament buy-ins through MoonPay, starting with this year’s WSOP in Las Vegas. The program is also set to expand to WSOP Paradise in the Bahamas in December, where winners may choose Solana-based stablecoin payouts.

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Myriad Taps Chainlink for World Cup Prediction Markets

Myriad Taps Chainlink for World Cup Prediction Markets

Myriad is integrating Chainlink to support prediction markets tied to the FIFA World Cup. The move extends Myriad’s existing use of the Chainlink Runtime Environment for its prediction market infrastructure.

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Solana Sponsors World Series of Poker as Crypto Payments Come to Tournament Entries

Solana Sponsors World Series of Poker as Crypto Payments Come to Tournament Entries

World Series of Poker players can now use SOL or stablecoins for tournament entry fees and payouts. The sponsorship will also bring visible Solana branding to WSOP events.

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Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Institutional BTC Demand Weakens

Bitcoin Faces Pressure as Institutional BTC Demand Weakens

Bitcoin’s institutional support has softened as ETFs and companies reportedly sold close to 2,000 BTC per day. The slowdown in Strategy’s buying added to concerns that BTC could face further downside pressure toward $30,000.

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CoinDesk 20 Falls 1.4% as Every Constituent Trades Lower

CoinDesk 20 Falls 1.4% as Every Constituent Trades Lower

The CoinDesk 20 index declined 1.4% to 1,663.81, with all 20 assets in the benchmark trading lower. NEAR and Bitcoin Cash led the losses, while CRO and AAVE were the relative outperformers despite also falling.

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Delaware Advances Bill to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Statewide

Delaware Advances Bill to Ban Bitcoin ATMs Statewide

Delaware lawmakers have advanced a bill that would ban cryptocurrency kiosks across the state. The proposal would require existing machines to be physically removed within 90 days.

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Saylor Pushes Back as Strategy Share Sale Sparks Dilution Debate

Saylor Pushes Back as Strategy Share Sale Sparks Dilution Debate

Michael Saylor publicly disputed claims that Strategy’s latest capital raise diluted shareholders after the company’s BTC Yield metric slipped following a new bitcoin purchase. The debate centers on whether investors should judge the deal by bitcoin-per-share figures alone or by a broader view that includes added cash reserves.

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CFTC Proposes First U.S. Rule Framework for Prediction Markets

CFTC Proposes First U.S. Rule Framework for Prediction Markets

The CFTC has proposed its first rulemaking focused on prediction markets, outlining how it would review event contracts against the federal public-interest standard. The proposal could shape how platforms such as Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com list contracts tied to sports, politics and other real-world outcomes.

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Pyth Launches Continuous Pricing Indexes for US Stocks and Commodities

Pyth Launches Continuous Pricing Indexes for US Stocks and Commodities

Pyth has introduced new indexes designed to provide continuous pricing for US stocks, gold and oil outside standard market hours. Coinbase, Kraken and dYdX are adopting the product.

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CoinShares Says Crypto Outflows Reflect Sentiment Shock, Not Structural Crisis

CoinShares Says Crypto Outflows Reflect Sentiment Shock, Not Structural Crisis

CoinShares’ James Butterfill described recent crypto outflows as a macro-driven sentiment shock rather than evidence of a structural crisis. Other analysts cautioned that Bitcoin’s recovery may remain fragile while market confidence rebuilds.

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Fold Shares Surge After Bitcoin Sale Clears Debt

Fold Shares Surge After Bitcoin Sale Clears Debt

Fold shares jumped after the publicly traded Bitcoin fintech sold $45 million in BTC and used the move to wipe out debt. The company framed the sale as part of a balance sheet restructuring.

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Robinhood Secures IPO Underwriter Approval as Crypto Markets Eye Mega Listings

Robinhood Secures IPO Underwriter Approval as Crypto Markets Eye Mega Listings

Robinhood has received approval to act as an IPO underwriter, according to CEO Vlad Tenev. The move comes as major private companies such as SpaceX prepare for potential public offerings and as retail and crypto-native platforms compete to influence access and price discovery.

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Paradigm and Hyperliquid Policy Center Push Back on GENIUS Act AML Rule

Paradigm and Hyperliquid Policy Center Push Back on GENIUS Act AML Rule

Paradigm and the Hyperliquid Policy Center are pushing back on an anti-money laundering rule tied to the GENIUS Act stablecoin framework. The groups argue that stablecoin issuers, DeFi applications, and validators need clearer limits on responsibility after tokens move beyond their original issuer.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Rebound as Inflation Reaches Three-Year High

Bitcoin and Ethereum Rebound as Inflation Reaches Three-Year High

Bitcoin and Ethereum resumed their rebound as an inflation reading reached a three-year high. The data likely supports a more restrictive monetary policy backdrop.

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Kalshi Adds Employer Disclosure Rule for Higher-Risk Prediction Markets

Kalshi Adds Employer Disclosure Rule for Higher-Risk Prediction Markets

Kalshi will require some users to disclose their employers before trading in markets it views as more vulnerable to insider trading or manipulation. The policy is part of a broader surveillance push that includes pre-trade screening, market risk scoring and new whistleblower tools.

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AI Deepfake Election Ad in Minnesota Raises Transparency Concerns

AI Deepfake Election Ad in Minnesota Raises Transparency Concerns

A deepfake campaign attack ad in Minnesota has renewed scrutiny of AI’s role in political advertising. The episode highlights unresolved questions about transparency, ethics and regulation around synthetic media in elections.

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Onchain Gambling Hit $51B in 2025 Despite Crypto Pullback, TRM Labs Says

Onchain Gambling Hit $51B in 2025 Despite Crypto Pullback, TRM Labs Says

TRM Labs said onchain gambling reached $51 billion in 2025, with activity remaining resilient during a broader crypto market pullback. The firm pointed to repeat users and stablecoin flows as factors supporting the sector.

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Bitcoin Rebounds as Inflation Pressure Tests Market Momentum

Bitcoin Rebounds as Inflation Pressure Tests Market Momentum

Bitcoin moved higher even as U.S. inflation reached a three-year high, but the rebound is showing signs of strain. Technical resistance levels are raising the risk of a pullback below $60,000 in June.

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Mastercard Prepares Agent Payments Platform for AI Commerce

Mastercard Prepares Agent Payments Platform for AI Commerce

Mastercard has introduced Agent Pay for Machines, a platform designed to let AI agents and software systems make secure automated payments across cards, bank accounts and stablecoins. The initiative includes more than 30 companies and initially records agent permissions and credentials on Polygon, Solana and Base.

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CFTC Proposal Would Restrict Some Prediction Market Contracts

CFTC Proposal Would Restrict Some Prediction Market Contracts

The CFTC has proposed rules that would bar prediction market contracts when outcomes could be affected by war or assassination. The restriction could apply even when a market does not explicitly mention conflict.

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Citi Note Puts Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk Under the Spotlight

Citi Note Puts Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk Under the Spotlight

A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that recent quantum-computing research and a Citi note sharpen the contrast between Bitcoin’s slower governance process and Ethereum’s more flexible upgrade path. The issue centers on how each network may handle a future shift to post-quantum cryptography.

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Netomi CEO Says AI Customer Experience Boom Could Lift Stablecoin Demand

Netomi CEO Says AI Customer Experience Boom Could Lift Stablecoin Demand

Netomi CEO Puneet Mehta says the customer experience market could grow from roughly $500 billion today to $5 trillion by 2030 as AI agents take on more enterprise work. He argues that those autonomous systems may need stablecoins and blockchain settlement rails for round-the-clock payments.

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DeFi’s Institutional Test Is Accountability, CoinDesk Column Argues

DeFi’s Institutional Test Is Accountability, CoinDesk Column Argues

A CoinDesk Crypto Long & Short column argues that DeFi protocols seeking institutional capital need clearer accountability, stronger controls and real-time transparency. The newsletter also explores reinsurance as a possible way for bitcoin holders to generate dollar income without selling BTC or relying on crypto-native lending.

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Mastercard Expands Agentic AI Payments With Coinbase and Ripple Support

Mastercard Expands Agentic AI Payments With Coinbase and Ripple Support

Mastercard has introduced Agent Pay for Machines, a system designed to let AI agents buy services and settle transactions through cards, bank accounts and stablecoins. The initiative includes crypto firms such as Coinbase and Ripple among its collaborators.

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What Matters When Choosing a Crypto Swap Platform

What Matters When Choosing a Crypto Swap Platform

As crypto swaps become more widely used, platforms are competing on practical features such as speed, security, and asset availability. For users, those basics can matter more than promotional claims or surface-level design.

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Anchorage Backs GENIUS AML Rules, Asks Treasury for Sanctions Clarity

Anchorage Backs GENIUS AML Rules, Asks Treasury for Sanctions Clarity

Anchorage has backed Treasury anti-money laundering rules tied to the GENIUS framework while asking for clearer standards around secondary-market sanctions exposure. The public comment letter says regulated stablecoin issuers need more precise compliance expectations to manage activity beyond their direct control.

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Bitcoin May Be Nearing a Bottom as Demand Weakens, CryptoQuant Says

Bitcoin May Be Nearing a Bottom as Demand Weakens, CryptoQuant Says

CryptoQuant analysts said Bitcoin’s bear market may be moving closer to a bottom. However, the firm also noted that demand from both individual and institutional buyers remains weak.

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Stand With Crypto UK Urges Members to Challenge Bank Limits on Crypto Transfers

Stand With Crypto UK Urges Members to Challenge Bank Limits on Crypto Transfers

Stand With Crypto UK has launched a campaign asking its 286,000 members to file formal complaints against British banks over restrictions on crypto-related payments. The Coinbase-backed group says the limits affect transfers to crypto exchanges, including firms registered with the FCA.

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BlackRock and Fidelity tighten their grip on spot bitcoin ETF market

BlackRock and Fidelity tighten their grip on spot bitcoin ETF market

BlackRock and Fidelity are increasingly dominating U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, according to CoinDesk, turning what began as a broad issuer race into a market led by two firms. The shift matters because ETF flows have become an important channel linking traditional finance demand with bitcoin market structure.

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Botanix to Shut Down Bitcoin Layer-2 Network in July

Botanix to Shut Down Bitcoin Layer-2 Network in July

Botanix has asked users to withdraw funds as it prepares to wind down its Bitcoin-based layer-2 network in July. The project cited a lack of DeFi demand as the reason for the shutdown.

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Ethereum Developers Revisit Privacy With New Token Standard Proposals

Ethereum Developers Revisit Privacy With New Token Standard Proposals

Ethereum developers are renewing their focus on transaction privacy through proposals such as pERC-20 and Starknet’s STRK20 framework. The work points to a broader debate over whether blockchains can protect user confidentiality while preserving transparency and compliance features.

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MIT Study: AI Helped Users Spot Fake News, but Weakened Their Independent Detection

MIT Study: AI Helped Users Spot Fake News, but Weakened Their Independent Detection

An MIT study found that AI assistants improved misinformation detection while people were using them, but users appeared to get worse at identifying falsehoods on their own afterward. The findings raise questions about overreliance on AI tools for judgment tasks.

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Bank of Japan Rate Decision Puts Bitcoin Volatility Back in Focus

Bank of Japan Rate Decision Puts Bitcoin Volatility Back in Focus

Bitcoin has historically sold off after Bank of Japan rate hikes, with the source citing an average decline of 22.5%. Traders are watching the upcoming policy decision for signs that another bout of pressure could hit BTC.

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UK Crypto Advocates Challenge Bank Blocks on Exchange Transfers

UK Crypto Advocates Challenge Bank Blocks on Exchange Transfers

Stand With Crypto UK has launched a campaign against banks that restrict customer transfers to crypto exchanges. The group says the limits clash with the UK’s ambition to become a center for digital asset innovation.

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US Government Orders Anthropic to Pull Claude Fable and Mythos Models

US Government Orders Anthropic to Pull Claude Fable and Mythos Models

The U.S. government has ordered Anthropic to withdraw its Claude Fable and Mythos AI models. Anthropic pushed back, calling the move an overreach and arguing that the cited vulnerability is already common across the industry.

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Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude Fable 5 Release

Anthropic Faces Backlash Over Claude Fable 5 Release

Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 release has triggered online anger over token burn, alleged silent censorship, and a mandatory data collection change. The rollout has turned what was billed as a major Claude update into a reputational problem for the company.

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Tether Leads $1.4 Billion Round for Humanoid Robotics Firm NEURA

Tether Leads $1.4 Billion Round for Humanoid Robotics Firm NEURA

Tether led a $1.4 billion Series C funding round for German robotics company NEURA. The firm is set to embed crypto payment tools and edge AI into its robotics platform.

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Solana DEX Raydium to Cover $1.34 Million Exploit From Treasury

Solana DEX Raydium to Cover $1.34 Million Exploit From Treasury

Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium was hit by a $1.34 million exploit. The platform plans to repay the stolen funds using its treasury.

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Bitcoin Miner Margins Hit Record Lows as BTC Tests $60K Support

Bitcoin Miner Margins Hit Record Lows as BTC Tests $60K Support

Bitcoin miner profitability has fallen to record lows while Bitcoin struggles to hold the $60,000 level. The pressure highlights a key market risk as traders watch whether that floor can remain intact.

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Anthropic CEO Calls for Binding AI Safety Rules as Company Builds More Powerful Models

Anthropic CEO Calls for Binding AI Safety Rules as Company Builds More Powerful Models

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has urged governments to adopt binding safety rules for frontier AI systems. His call comes as Anthropic continues releasing increasingly capable models and moves toward a possible IPO.

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Google's DiffusionGemma Reaches 1,000 Tokens Per Second

Google's DiffusionGemma Reaches 1,000 Tokens Per Second

Google's DiffusionGemma is a free open AI model that reportedly generates text at up to 1,000 tokens per second by avoiding word-by-word output. The tradeoff is practical: the model still does not run on most people's machines.

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CFTC Proposes Framework for Sports and Election Prediction Markets

CFTC Proposes Framework for Sports and Election Prediction Markets

The CFTC has proposed rules that would preserve election prediction markets and allow many sports-based event contracts. The framework would also restrict contracts that could create incentives for manipulation.

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XRP Transaction Demand Drops as Traders Watch $0.65 Support

XRP Transaction Demand Drops as Traders Watch $0.65 Support

XRP transaction demand has fallen 91.5%, while network activity and investor profitability have moved to record lows. The shift has put trader attention on the $1 to $0.65 support zone.

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Delaware and New Jersey Move Forward With Crypto ATM Ban Bills

Delaware and New Jersey Move Forward With Crypto ATM Ban Bills

Lawmakers in Delaware and New Jersey have advanced bills that would ban crypto ATMs. If enacted, the measures would put the states among a small group of US jurisdictions with full bans on the machines.

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Bitso Brings Peso-Backed MXNB Stablecoin to XRP Ledger Through Ripple Partnership

Bitso Brings Peso-Backed MXNB Stablecoin to XRP Ledger Through Ripple Partnership

Bitso is bringing its Mexican peso-backed MXNB stablecoin to the XRP Ledger through a partnership with Ripple. The companies plan to pair MXNB with Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to support institutional payments between the United States and Mexico.

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US Lawmakers Seek Federal Crypto Theft Task Force

US Lawmakers Seek Federal Crypto Theft Task Force

A bipartisan bill would place the Justice Department at the center of a coordinated federal response to crypto theft and scams. The proposal focuses on investigations, support for local law enforcement and stronger blockchain forensics efforts.

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Coinbase Eyes World Cup Prediction Market Lift, Bernstein Says

Coinbase Eyes World Cup Prediction Market Lift, Bernstein Says

Bernstein says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could bring billions of dollars into prediction markets. The firm sees Coinbase and Robinhood as potential beneficiaries if the event draws new users to the sector.

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Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok Safety Concerns

Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok Safety Concerns

Devin Kim has sued Elon Musk's xAI, alleging he was fired after raising repeated concerns about Grok's safety. His claims center on bias, misinformation, and potentially dangerous chatbot outputs.

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XRP Faces Fresh Sub-$1 Risk as Bearish Chart Patterns Form

XRP Faces Fresh Sub-$1 Risk as Bearish Chart Patterns Form

XRP is showing two bearish short-term technical setups that point to possible weakness below $1 in June. The signals cited are a head-and-shoulders pattern and a bear flag on shorter-timeframe charts.

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Anthropic Apologizes Over Claude Fable 5 Censorship Controversy

Anthropic Apologizes Over Claude Fable 5 Censorship Controversy

Anthropic apologized after backlash over what critics described as invisible performance sabotage in Claude Fable 5. The company says visible safeguards are coming, though the fix may bring more false positives.

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Crypto Platforms Expand Retail Access to SpaceX Exposure Ahead of Reported IPO

Crypto Platforms Expand Retail Access to SpaceX Exposure Ahead of Reported IPO

Crypto platforms are offering retail investors more ways to gain exposure to Elon Musk’s SpaceX ahead of a reported $1.75 trillion IPO. The trend highlights how crypto rails are being used to route access around traditional Wall Street channels.

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Coinbase Launches Tool for AI-Driven Crypto Trades and Payments

Coinbase Launches Tool for AI-Driven Crypto Trades and Payments

Coinbase has introduced a tool that lets AI agents carry out crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management tasks for users. The product is designed to operate within limits set by the user.

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Ether Futures Traders Add Long Exposure Near $1.6K Lows

Ether Futures Traders Add Long Exposure Near $1.6K Lows

Ether futures traders increased long positions as ETH traded near its 2026 lows around the $1.6K range. The setup has raised the question of whether buyers can regain control and whether ETH can outpace Bitcoin in a broader market rebound.

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Crypto’s next billion-dollar hacker may move at superhuman speed

Crypto’s next billion-dollar hacker may move at superhuman speed

A CoinDesk report highlights concerns that the next major crypto hacker could use highly advanced tools and automation to move faster than human defenders can respond. The piece frames this as a growing risk for exchanges, protocols, and other crypto infrastructure.

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SpaceX Prices IPO at $135, Raising $75 Billion in Record Offering

SpaceX Prices IPO at $135, Raising $75 Billion in Record Offering

SpaceX priced its IPO at $135 per share, raising $75 billion and setting up a Nasdaq debut under the ticker SPCX. The listing also brings attention to the company’s bitcoin holdings and a planned tokenized version of its shares on Solana-based infrastructure.

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Nakamoto Sells Bitcoin Holdings to Reduce Debt, Approves Buyback

Nakamoto Sells Bitcoin Holdings to Reduce Debt, Approves Buyback

Nakamoto, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services and treasury firm, sold about $48 million worth of BTC and derivatives to help reduce debt. The company also authorized a share buyback, according to the source material.

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Microsoft President Urges Graduates to Adapt to AI Anxiety

Microsoft President Urges Graduates to Adapt to AI Anxiety

Microsoft President Brad Smith published a 3,000-word essay asking graduates to respond to AI disruption with adaptation rather than fear. His message landed as Microsoft also signaled that headcount reductions will continue.

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Ripple CEO Criticizes Jamie Dimon Over Clarity Act Comments

Ripple CEO Criticizes Jamie Dimon Over Clarity Act Comments

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse spoke out against JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon over Dimon’s criticism of the Clarity Act. The exchange puts another spotlight on the crypto industry’s push for clearer U.S. rules.

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Citi Reportedly Launches Blockchain Marketplace for Private Company Shares

Citi Reportedly Launches Blockchain Marketplace for Private Company Shares

Citi has reportedly launched a blockchain-based marketplace for tokenized depositary receipts tied to private company shares. The move reflects Wall Street’s growing interest in tokenized assets and blockchain-based market infrastructure.

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Avalanche Treasury Drops 16% in Nasdaq Debut

Avalanche Treasury Drops 16% in Nasdaq Debut

Avalanche Treasury Co. began trading on Nasdaq, but its shares fell 16% on debut. The company holds about 15 million AVAX tokens as the asset trades at a five-year low.

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Coinbase Launches Tool for AI Agent Crypto Payments and Trading

Coinbase Launches Tool for AI Agent Crypto Payments and Trading

Coinbase has introduced Coinbase for Agents, a tool designed to let AI agents make payments, trade crypto and manage user holdings with less manual oversight. The launch points to a growing effort to connect autonomous software with crypto financial activity.

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LG and Arbitrum Move Into Blockchain-Based Advertising

LG and Arbitrum Move Into Blockchain-Based Advertising

LG is developing a blockchain focused on buying and selling ads in partnership with Arbitrum. The effort places the company among a growing group of businesses exploring purpose-built blockchains.

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Bitcoin Turns Higher as Iran De-Escalation Lifts Risk Assets

Bitcoin Turns Higher as Iran De-Escalation Lifts Risk Assets

Bitcoin moved back into positive territory after President Donald Trump signaled that the U.S. was close to a deal with Iran. The shift helped reverse a week of risk-off trading across crypto and broader markets.

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LG Builds Blockchain-Based Ad Network With Arbitrum

LG Builds Blockchain-Based Ad Network With Arbitrum

LG Electronics has developed a blockchain-based advertising platform with support from Arbitrum, aiming to give advertisers and publishers a shared system for ad inventory and engagement data. The company piloted the platform with an unnamed Japanese advertising agency and may explore a market launch later this year.

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SpaceX Crypto-Traded IPO Rebounds Toward Implied $2.4T Valuation

SpaceX Crypto-Traded IPO Rebounds Toward Implied $2.4T Valuation

A crypto-traded instrument tied to a potential SpaceX IPO reversed course after a sharp decline and began pointing upward again. According to CoinDesk, the move implies a valuation of about $2.4 trillion.

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Gary Gensler Backs State Authority in Kalshi Sports Prediction Market Fight

Gary Gensler Backs State Authority in Kalshi Sports Prediction Market Fight

Former SEC and CFTC Chair Gary Gensler told an appeals court that sports-linked prediction markets should not override state gambling laws. The filing adds to a broader legal fight over whether these contracts belong under federal derivatives oversight or state and tribal gaming rules.

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Bitcoin Trades Volatile Above $63,000 as DOGE Holds Steady

Bitcoin Trades Volatile Above $63,000 as DOGE Holds Steady

Bitcoin saw volatile trading while remaining above $63,000, according to CoinDesk. DOGE was reported unchanged during the same market update.

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Etherealize Founder Says Wall Street Is Moving Deeper Into Ethereum

Etherealize Founder Says Wall Street Is Moving Deeper Into Ethereum

Etherealize’s founder said Wall Street is moving beyond crypto pilots and taking a deeper interest in Ethereum, according to CoinDesk. The comments point to a shift from experimentation toward more serious institutional engagement with blockchain infrastructure.

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Google Sues Chinese Network Over Alleged Gemini-Powered Phishing Scheme

Google Sues Chinese Network Over Alleged Gemini-Powered Phishing Scheme

Google has sued an alleged Chinese crime network, claiming it used Gemini AI to build phishing sites that stole millions of credit card numbers. The company says the operation also targeted crypto investors.

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Bitcoin Moves Above $64,000 as ETF Inflows and Peace Hopes Lift Sentiment

Bitcoin Moves Above $64,000 as ETF Inflows and Peace Hopes Lift Sentiment

Bitcoin climbed above $64,000 on Saturday, helped by stronger U.S. spot bitcoin ETF inflows and optimism tied to comments from Pakistan’s prime minister about a possible Iran peace deal. The move put BTC more than 8% above its June low and on track to potentially end a four-week losing streak.

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Stablecoins’ Disruption Promise Meets a Cash-Parking Reality

Stablecoins’ Disruption Promise Meets a Cash-Parking Reality

A CoinDesk opinion piece argues that stablecoins, once framed as tools to disrupt finance, have instead become largely idle cash. The argument shifts attention from issuance and market size to whether stablecoins are actually being used in productive financial activity.

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SpaceX IPO Focus Turns to Its Reported $1.3B Bitcoin Reserve

SpaceX IPO Focus Turns to Its Reported $1.3B Bitcoin Reserve

CoinDesk reported on what a SpaceX IPO could mean for the company’s reported $1.3 billion bitcoin reserve. The development puts a major private company’s crypto holdings in focus as readers watch how public-market scrutiny could intersect with corporate bitcoin exposure.

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XRP Reclaims $1.14 as Volume Surge Tests Key Resistance

XRP Reclaims $1.14 as Volume Surge Tests Key Resistance

XRP rose 3.3% in a 24-hour session, moving from $1.1080 to $1.1442 as trading volume surged through a near-term resistance level. Traders are now watching whether the token can hold $1.14 and challenge the $1.20-$1.25 area.

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SEC Plan to Drop Rule 611 Could Ease Path for Tokenized Stocks, Galaxy Says

SEC Plan to Drop Rule 611 Could Ease Path for Tokenized Stocks, Galaxy Says

Galaxy’s Alex Thorn says the SEC’s plan to scrap Rule 611 could remove a key obstacle for tokenized U.S. stocks on decentralized platforms. The rule governs stock orders and quotes, making it relevant to how tokenized equities might trade in crypto markets.

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Exodus Launches Tokenized Stock Marketplace With Ondo

Exodus Launches Tokenized Stock Marketplace With Ondo

Exodus has launched a tokenized stock marketplace with Ondo, adding access to more than 200 onchain equities. The rollout comes as tokenized equities gain traction across crypto exchanges and wallets.

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