Digital Assets
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
All the News That Fits Your Morning
Global markets, digital assets, AI, and policy signals curated for operators and decision-makers before the day begins.
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Australia’s High Court unanimously ruled that Block Earner required a financial services licence, overturning a 2025 appeal decision.
NeosLegal Launches UAE Crypto License Tracker 2026: Every Licensed VASP Across VARA, ADGM, DIFC, CBUAE and CMA PA Media

A bicameral deal on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act revives a provision barring the Fed from issuing a digital dollar until 2030.
Institutions and Digital Asset Leaders Gather at Blockchain Futurist Conference to Explore the Future of Finance CCN.com
Banking giants battle for dominance in the tokenization race—who will come out on top? 富途牛牛
NEWS: Criminals turn to third parties, crypto to launder money in Netherlands, FIU says AML Intelligence
Illinois Crypto Tax Sparks Builder Exodus Fears Coinfomania
Town of Marshall introduces data center/cryptocurrency mine regulation The Asheville Citizen Times

BitGo launches a MiCA-compliant crypto infrastructure platform in Europe as exchanges face pressure to meet July 1 licensing rules across the EU.
UK crypto advocates take on banks over transfer blocks CoinGeek
Wall Street Wants to Cryptofy Your Stocks Bloomberg.com
Binance set to lose EU crypto licence bid under MiCA rules FStech
Bitcoin at $65.5K: Rebound Stalls at the 61.8% Fibonacci Level Investing.com
Bitwise: Three Institutions, Three Answers, Where Is the Bottom of the Crypto Market? Moomoo
Bitcoin (BTCUSD) Is down 1.00% on Jun 17: What Are the Risk Factors? TradingKey
Top Cryptocurrency And Blockchain Stocks With One Surprising AI Powerhouse simplywall.st
Cryptocurrency trading stabilizes as Bitcoin holds near $65,500 amid mixed altcoin moves eciks.org
Court-blocked: ASIC wins appeal against Block Earner over financial product regulation Startup Daily
The Bitcoin Vector #60 Glassnode Research
As Capital Rotates From Crypto to AI, Zoomex Traders Already Have Access to Both The Manila Times
Sharp increase in crypto payments for online child sexual abuse footage: FIU NL Times
World Liberty Financial nears approval for federal trust bank charter to issue Trump-linked stablecoin. Pluang
Kraken launches CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US professional traders Pluang
Bitcoin and S&P 500 valuations weaken when adjusted for U.S. money supply growth, signaling caution for investors. Pluang
Bitcoin dips slightly near $65,847 as Fed meeting and BlackRock's new Bitcoin ETF launch loom Pluang
LuxLexicon to accept stablecoin payments in Singapore IT Brief Asia
US Senate and House leaders have jointly released an updated version of a housing legislation that includes a CBDC ban.
G7 summit wraps in Evian with crypto conspicuously absent from the agenda Crypto Briefing
Trump family's World Liberty Financial nears approval for national trust bank license from OCC. Pluang

BaFin-regulated BitGo says its Crypto-as-a-Service platform can help eligible crypto players across Europe with an alternative way to navigate MiCA.

Valuations shaped by M2 money supply growth paint reveal concerning trends for risk assets.

The US could soon temporarily ban a central bank digital currency, as House and Senate leaders came to a deal on the 21st Century Road to Housing Act.
Bitcoin steady at $65k with Fed meeting in focus; Uniswap surges Investing.com

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

“It appears traders are seeing the latest BTC acquisition as an unsustainable path for STRC,” said 10x Research’s Markus Thielen.

The Trump loyalist drew more crypto dollars than any candidate so far in this year's midterms, and the result marks a big win for the industry's political arm.
Bitcoin steadies near $65,800 as altcoins rally ahead of Fed rate decision. Pluang
Tokenization: What Are the Implications for Businesses and Market Infrastructure? – Events Morgan Lewis

Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound.
Live Markets: A Bitcoin Bottom Signal Flashed as Holders Absorbed 125,000 BTC in June Moomoo
Tether co-founder outlines Cayman’s stablecoin opportunity Cayman Compass
Bitcoin options open interest tops $36B as traders balance bullish bets with short-term hedging. Pluang
Uniswap surges 22% on bullish forecast as altcoins rally while Bitcoin holds steady near $66K. Pluang
The CLARITY Act: A Defining Moment in Crypto Market Structure Regulation The Financial World

“There is effectively no comparable state financial transaction tax on stocks, bonds or derivatives anywhere in the country,” said a16z general counsel Miles Jennings.
Ripple USD stablecoin hits $1.64B market cap, expanding use in payments and XRPL liquidity. Pluang

XRP briefly traded above key resistance before sellers stepped in, with rising volume suggesting traders used the rally to cut positions rather than add risk.
BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA price: Bitcoin flat near $66,000 as Uniswap jumps 22% CoinDesk

UNI surged after Standard Chartered set a $100 long-term target, and HYPE and solana led a broad altcoin bid. Bitcoin held near $66,000 as oil fell to a three-month low and the Fed met for the first time under Kevin Warsh.
Analysts are watching key Bitcoin level for next bull run Yahoo Finance
BitGo and dtcpay team up to secure cross-border digital payments Stock Titan
US gaming groups called on Congress to ban sports and casino-style prediction markets in a crypto market structure bill, Semafor reported.
Crypto India Outlook: INR Stablecoin Makes the Rupee Go Global – GetBit Founder Makes a Bold Prediction Coinpedia
Crypto Overview: Bitcoin holds $65,000 as Uniswap and Worldcoin extend rally FXStreet

Despite mixed HYPE derivatives market signals, Hyperliquid’s explosive TradFi perpetual growth makes a push toward $80 increasingly realistic.
The federal trust bank charter grant would allow World Liberty to issue and redeem its USD1 stablecoin under a single federal regulator.
GLOBAL CONSUMER RWA SUMMIT 2026 Successfully Held at Hong Kong Science Park PR Newswire
Sui Stablecoin Transfers Hit $65 Billion After Gasless Fee Push TradingView
Bitcoin and major cryptos dip as 'Extreme Fear' grips market; key $64K support level critical for next move Pluang

A bipartisan group of US senators told the Treasury that its application of stablecoin laws should be done in a way that “preserves and promotes State participation.”
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Cool Off As 'Extreme Fear' Prevails: Analyst Says 'We'll Be Testing New Lows' If BTC Fails To Hold This Level Yahoo Finance
State Street IM Unveils Stablecoin MM Fund The Full FX
Russia to Add USDC to Approved Crypto Trading List, Deputy Finance Minister Says Binance
Securitize expands tokenized CLO fund to Solana as Ethena eyes $250M stablecoin allocation Pluang
Citigroup predicts $8 trillion tokenization boom by 2030 crypto.news
The ETF Built for the Advisors Without a Bitcoin Plan Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin dips below $65,500 amid Israel-Lebanon tensions and Fed policy uncertainty Pluang
CLARITY Act includes $150M fraud fund grafa.com
The Crypto Industry Makes Its Biggest Midterm Bet Yet The New York Times
Bitcoin slips to $65K after Israel’s action clouds U.S.-Iran peace hopes crypto.news
UK vs EU crypto rules: Differences in authorisation regimes | Inside FinTech | Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright
Bitcoin miners face $50B funding gap to build AI data centers amid shift from mining to AI infrastructure. Pluang
Koreans lose interest in crypto trading The Korea Times
Cary woman loses thousands in Wake County jury duty scam through crypto ATM ABC11 News
BlackRock unveils bold Bitcoin prediction Yahoo Finance Singapore

The Chinese company is doubling down on its "embodied AI" bet.

Despite Bitcoin derivatives data highlight traders’ skepticism even though BTC briefly rallied above $67,000. Are bulls stepping into a trap?
Bitcoin's rally fragile without ETF and treasury inflows; Fed decision on June 19 crucial. Pluang
UK fund tokenization: Regulatory approach takes shape | Inside FinTech | Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright
234-year-old bank launches stablecoin fund thestreet.com
Strategy's investors are may be rotating out of its preferred stock for another crypto rival CoinDesk

Strategy's bitcoin-backed preferred stock remains well below par value as concerns over dividend coverage and stronger competition from Strive's SATA.
Canada's biggest blockchain conference returns in July thestreet.com
Tokenization’s Next Big Conundrum: What Do Buyers Actually Get? Bloomberg.com

VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue.
Bitcoin surges past $65,000 on eased Middle East tensions and strong whale buying Pluang

Tokenized financial assets have surged 37% in six months as institutions expand blockchain adoption and the market broadens beyond funds and private credit, according to Token Terminal.
Circle CEO says stablecoins should be regulated by banking, not SEC, backed by new GENIUS Act law. Pluang
Coinbase to launch tokenized stocks offshore ledgerinsights.com
Digital Assets Recent Updates – May 2026 Gibson Dunn

Senators led by Republican Cynthia Lummis are insisting the Treasury Department ensure states get a process to prove their ability to supervise stablecoins.

Bitcoin Magazine VanEck: Bitcoin Miners Face $50B Funding Gap as AI Pivot Separates Winners From Losers VanEck says Bitcoin miners pursuing AI data center businesses face a roughly $50 billion funding gap, with investors increasingly rewarding…

Binance said it believes it is compliant as a regulatory deadline in the European Union nears—and a report says it's likely to lose access.

A handful of tokens continued their run while bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market stalled after the early week bounce.
One of Asia's most regulated crypto markets just said yes to Solana Yahoo Finance Australia
A group of bipartisan senators pressed the Treasury Department to preserve states' ability to regulate stablecoins.
Physical Gold or Tokenized Gold? Premium Data Shows the Real Cost Difference: By Nanne Parmar Finextra Research

Sensor Tower's State of AI 2026 report shows ChatGPT's audience share slipping below 50% for the first time, as Gemini's default-app advantage and Claude's Pentagon-fueled rally eat into OpenAI's lead.
Bitcoin dips 1.4% amid US-Iran MoU but Santiment sees long-term gains ahead Pluang
Maryland Democrats slam crypto, AIPAC-linked spending in race for Hoyer’s seat Roll Call

Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio and a 125,000 BTC increase in BTC accumulator demand mark the start of a new demand phase. Will prices follow?

Federal prosecutors allege five men planned to use explosive-laden drones and sniper teams to take out "high-value targets" at the UFC event.

Defend American Jobs reported spending $7.4 million on media to support Republican Barry Moore ahead of his May 20 Alabama primary, and an additional $4.7 million before Tuesday’s runoffs.

The crypto exchange is deepening its push into traditional finance by enabling ACATS stock transfers and expanding trading products beyond digital assets.
A Framework for Valuing Bitcoin Miners as AI Infrastructure vaneck.com

Bitcoin Magazine Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita Mita TechTalks 2026 will bring together Bitcoin, AI and energy leaders in Punta Mita, Mexico, for an invite-only summit focused on corporate…
State Street launches money market fund targeting stablecoin issuers ledgerinsights.com
Bitcoin and major cryptos pull back 2% as investors await Fed rate decision amid mixed ETF flows. Pluang
Coinbase Gears Up to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading, Crypto and Equities Options Yahoo Finance

The crypto exchange is expanding into investing, derivatives and banking services as it pursues an all-in-one financial platform.
Coinbase's latest System Update includes a new AI-powered advisor and global unified liquidity between its U.S. and international platforms.

Whales pulled more than 720 million XRP from exchanges, as various data points converge to predict a potential 50% rally.
The platform's fall from grace is best reflected in the PUMP token itself, which is down 40% in the last six months alone.
Why Mastercard’s Stablecoin Moves Signal a Seismic Shift for Banks The Financial Brand
IMF urges Nigeria to take action over rising stablecoin cross border payments ledgerinsights.com

Japan's central bank lifted rates to a level unseen in decades, a move that once shook crypto markets—yet prices barely stirred.
Wall Street is moving its biggest assets onto the blockchain thestreet.com
Popular crypto firm reportedly makes big return to Bitcoin Yahoo Finance Singapore
Bitcoin dips to $66K as oil prices fall below $78, showing a divergence in market trends. Pluang
Cross-chain platform Squid has integrated Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin, allowing users to swap into and out of RLUSD across chains and assets.
Citigroup Stock (C) Opinions on Recent Highs and Tokenization Plans Quiver Quantitative

The launch comes amid growing competition among financial institutions to manage assets backing dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Ripple’s investment in Flutterwave will bring RLUSD, Ripple Payments and XRPL to one of Africa’s largest fintechs as blockchain remittances gain traction.

Bitcoin Magazine Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings At Consensus 2026, Cardone detailed how his firm acquired a 366-unit Boca Raton property for $235M and paired it…
Congressional Crypto Hearing: Trump's 'Crypto Capital Of The World' Ambition May Be In Danger Benzinga
Crypto innovation cannot come at the expense of public safety Arizona Capitol Times

The all-stock deal would make Cursor a wholly owned SpaceX subsidiary and deepen the company's push into AI following its blockbuster IPO.
DeFi liquidity is down, with total value locked dropping from roughly $180 billion to $70 billion in less than a year.

Real-world case studies show how the best crypto swap APIs help wallets, aggregators, and protocols improve onboarding and retention.
Many EU Crypto Firms Aren’t Prepared for Looming MiCA Deadline PaymentsJournal

Without specifically calling out a report on Binance’s EU license, the crypto exchange warned that any rejection forcing it to delay activities in the region could “weaken liquidity” and present other potential risks.
Both rivals like Robinhood and Kraken and traditional financial institutions have shown an interest in offering tokenized shares.
Reports Say Standard Chartered Sees UNI At $100 As RWA Thesis Builds TradingView
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Adoption of Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments PYMNTS.com

The deal values Flutterwave at $3.2 billion, and will integrate Ripple's RLUSD and the XRP Ledger network to speed cross-border payments across Africa.
The deal comes after MANTRA’s token suffered a major collapse in 2025 and then the company announced a restructure and layoffs.

Bitcoin Magazine Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection Binance could reportedly be forced to exit the European Union as Greece is poised to reject its MiCA license application. This post Binance Reportedly…
Solana DAT stocks are moving on Tuesday as the largest SOL DAT Forward works to keep its acquisition bids alive.

Robinhood is letting go of 10% of its employees, attempting to streamline operations amid a downturn in crypto-related revenue.
Coinbase joins tokenized stock race with onchain shares and dividend payments CoinDesk

The crypto exchange said investors will own the shares and receive dividends, underscoring growing momentum behind tokenized securities.

An EU crypto license application by the world’s largest crypto exchange is set to be rejected by the Greek regulator HCMC, according to a report from Reuters.
Why Stablecoins Are Becoming Crypto's Most Useful Everyday Tool VCCircle

Developers are entering the final stretch of work on Glamsterdam, the network's next major upgrade, as teams begin testing a version of the fork in a closed environment.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins came to the defense of CFTC Michael Selig as the derivatives agency digs in its heels on regulating prediction markets.
State Street targets stablecoin reserve boom with new money market fund CoinDesk
Ripple Takes Stake in Flutterwave as Stablecoin Payments Push Expands Across Africa Yahoo Finance
The reported setback comes just weeks before the EU's July 1 deadline for crypto firms to obtain MiCA authorization or cease operating.
Zelle steps into crowded remittance market with a stablecoin; Fed SVB probe pledges to be apolitical — and more stories in Bankers' Hours LinkedIn

Bitcoin Magazine BlackRock Launches New Bitcoin ETF Combining BTC Exposure With Covered Call Income BlackRock has launched the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), a covered-call bitcoin fund that combines spot BTC and IBIT exposure with…

Efforts to suppress stablecoin use are “likely to be only partly effective,” the International Monetary Fund’s researchers said.
Ripple backs Flutterwave's $3.2 billion Series E with RLUSD and XRP Ledger integration across 34 African markets through investment.
State Street launches GENIUS-compliant money market fund for stablecoin issuers The Block
Wyoming’s State Stablecoin Becomes Ground Zero for Crypto Debate PYMNTS.com
State Street Investment Management launches State Street Stablecoin Reserves Money Market Fund FX News Group

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed nearly $5.6 billion since Hyperliquid ETFs launched, highlighting market divergence.
State Street Investment Management Accelerates Digital and Tokenization Innovation with Launch of State Street Stablecoin Reserves Money Market Fund Business Wire

SPCX jumped 20%+ in after hours trading last night with all eyes on its Hyperliquid perp, leading to a 12% spike in HYPE.

BlackRock launched an ETF that limits Bitcoin gains in exchange for double-digit payouts by selling call options on its holdings.
SpaceX Crypto Short Squeeze Briefly Sends Value to $3 Trillion Bloomberg.com

South Korea has arrested dozens accused of moving $11.1 million in crypto for a Cambodia-based phishing group.
About that White House UFC crypto prize Financial Times
Tokenization Moves From Security Tool to Checkout Strategy PYMNTS.com
Despite Promises, Stablecoin Cross-Border Integrations Fail to Scale in Asia Fintech Singapore
UK crypto regulation 2026: what investors need to know ig.com

The US Government Accountability Office says that regulators, including the FDIC, lack an “ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks.”
'The Token Is The Asset'—Kula's Fix For RWA Tokenization's $31B Gap Forbes
Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026 Asian Banking & Finance
Why trust is the key to crypto’s future in mainstream finance AFR
UFC fighters at the White House got Trump family stablecoins—and a legal gap makes it possible Fortune

A spokesperson for the Democratic National Committee decried the move as “an opportunity to use the power of the presidency to make [Trump] and his family even richer.”

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price and Crypto Stocks Surge as Iran Ceasefire, Strategy’s $100M Buy Collide With Fed Week Bitcoin price surged to a two-week high near $67,000 as an Iran ceasefire eased macro fears and Strategy’s $100 million Bitcoin…
Zelle steps into crowded remittance market with a stablecoin American Banker

The CFTC staff appointment came amid the US Congress seeking to overhaul federal financial regulators’ roles over digital assets with the CLARITY Act.
NYDFS previews proposed stablecoin rules aligning with GENIUS Act JD Supra
Bitcoin, Near The Bottom: This Chart Tells All Forbes

Bitcoin Magazine BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure CEO Mike Belshe’s firm, now operating as a federally chartered OCC trust bank, powers custody for major Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins…

Bitcoin Magazine Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders Kraken has launched CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders through its newly acquired Bitnomial platform, bringing the…

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide Bitcoin rebounded more than 11% from its June 5 low near $59,000 to around $66,500 as easing Middle East tensions and continued…
FCA set to raise market abuse penalties and bring crypto into remit Investment Week
‘Crypto spring’ is here, says one analyst after bitcoin's key signals turn bullish CoinDesk
NC bill would regulate crypto banking, stablecoins Carolina Journal

Bitcoin Magazine Strive (ASST) Acquires 73 Bitcoin for $4.7 Million, Pushes Treasury to 19,105 BTC Strive purchased 73 bitcoin for $4.7 million last week, increasing its treasury to 19,105 BTC as the company continues its steady accumulation…
Bybit Launches RWA Earn, Bringing Institutional Investment Opportunities On-Chain to Eligible Users PR Newswire UK
United States Patent and Trademark Office to Issue Asset Tokenization Patent to Datavault AI Datavault AI
Tokenization is coming to the muni market … eventually Bond Buyer