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Bolivia's 15-year dollar peg ended in May, sending crypto volumes through formal channels up 530% year-over-year. Three banks now offer USDT services, suggesting institutional demand may outlast the immediate hedging catalyst.
The Alliance to End Human Trafficking warns Section 604 could create legal loopholes for crypto developers. Supporters say it just codifies existing FinCEN guidance.
Binance suspends EU services from July 1 after failing MiCA license. User funds safe, withdrawals active. Greece rejection centered on past legal history. Rivals Coinbase, Kraken already licensed.
Bosnia, Ecuador, Sweden each finished group stage with four points. FIFA's Kraken crypto sponsorship and Avalanche FIFA Collect migration set a new commercial tone for the tournament.
An anonymous email to TMZ offers video evidence of Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers for one Bitcoin, ignoring FBI theory that sender is a woman.
Senate calendar tightens before midterms, pressuring leaders to schedule CLARITY Act vote. Law enforcement opposition and 50-50 passage odds add risk.
TRM Labs found $3.84B in traceable crypto flows between CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian entities, with Nobitex accounting for $2.7B. CoinEx already under U.S. sanctions since Nov 2023.
Daily tokenized stock volume on DEXs hit $565M on June 24. Solana handled 97.8% of trades. The record reflects growing demand for 24/7 equity trading onchain.
ASIC pushed the licensing deadline to Sept. 30 and expanded relief to authorized reps. The extension came after the High Court upheld the regulator's view that crypto products are financial products. Firms face further requirements under the 2027 Digital Asset Framework.
Galaxy Research cut its estimate of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50-50 from 60%, citing a crowded Senate floor calendar and unresolved ethics disputes.
Institutional stablecoin adoption accelerates as Circle, Ripple, ICE and Anchorage Digital push T+0 settlement for FX, treasury and securities. Layoffs and CFO caution temper the hype.
SpaceX raised $111B in an IPO and bond sale, holds 18,712 BTC as the 8th-largest public Bitcoin holder, and sees tokenized equity trading on PreStocks.
Tokenized RWA market slipped to $31.5B, a 1.3% monthly drop, as Solana stock holdings jumped 27% and transfer volume climbed 36%. Two diverging trends.
Securitize sets July 2 NYSE listing under SECZ, targeting $400 million in proceeds. SPAC close, redemption risk, and what the listing means for tokenization infrastructure.
BIS data shows a $3.5B stablecoin inflow moves T-bill yields by up to 4 bps. That changes how traders read issuer reserves and central bank policy on tokenized dollars.
Maxine Waters filed an 11-page comment letter urging the Labor Department to withdraw a proposal allowing crypto in 401(k) plans, citing an incomplete SEC investor-protection regime and staggering losses.
Bitcoin ETFs saw record -33,100 BTC outflows in May as digital asset treasuries added 42,900 BTC, Glassnode data shows. The divergence signals a shift in institutional positioning.
ARK Invest bought $5.4M of crypto stocks on June 25, betting the dip extends its long-term bitcoin call despite sector weakness. The purchases reinforce Cathie Wood's strategy of buying into selloffs.
Jamie Dimon said JPMorgan will fight the CLARITY Act because it lets crypto firms pay interest on deposits without meeting bank capital and AML rules. The bill's 2026 deadline is tightening fast.
Binance's tokenized stock product bStocks reached $100M AUM in two weeks. U.S. and EU users are locked out. The mechanism and what it means for traders.
BitGo cuts ~90 jobs, 15% of workforce, as CEO Belshe pivots to stablecoins, trading, and AI-powered infrastructure. Shares fell 5%, extending a 73% decline from IPO.
Group warns Clarity Act Section 604 could shield crypto developers from trafficking liability. The language may set a precedent for crypto platform regulation.
Ethra Ship's two-layer protocol wraps an operating dry bulk fleet in blockchain infrastructure, giving token holders access to live charter revenue and vessel data.
CFTC sports contract approval on June 10 let Binance's zero-fee market tap its 200M users. World Cup volume is surging. The next catalyst is post-tournament expansion into macro events.
BitGo laid off 85-90 employees (15% of staff) after its NYSE listing. CEO Mike Belshe said the custody firm is prioritizing stablecoins, settlement, and AI infrastructure.
Securitize's SPAC merger clears final hurdle: shareholder vote June 29, NYSE listing July 1. Platform retains $400M from trust, valued at $1.25B. BlackRock, KKR among backers.
Framework Ventures raised $400M for its fourth fund and is expanding into AI, robotics and energy — a signal that crypto-native VCs see the next cycle forming outside blockchain alone.
BingX launched a payment card that converts crypto to fiat at checkout, with tiered rewards and global acceptance. The card integrates with the exchange's copy trading and derivatives products.
CNMV president Carlos San Basilio said no exceptions or extensions for crypto firms that miss the July 1 MiCA deadline. Platforms without a license face enforcement action.
Binance halts EU services July 1 after withdrawing its Greek MiCA licence bid. Funds remain accessible but consumer protections lapse. Regulated alternatives like Bitpanda gain ground.