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June 22, 2026

Franklin Templeton Files New Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into BTC

Joseph Rees02 mins

Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton seeks SEC effectiveness for two funds combining stocks and bitcoin exposure. Instead, dividend proceeds would be routed into bitcoin-related holdings over time. Investors could see growing cryptocurrency allocations while retaining diversified equity exposure. Proposed ETFs Blend US Stocks With Systematic Bitcoin Exposure Franklin Templeton ETF Trust has amended its existing Securities…

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Buying a Used iPhone Makes More Sense Than Ever

Abigail Avery04 mins

There were already plenty of good reasons to consider buying a used iPhone instead of constantly upgrading. It’s both more environmentally friendly and more cost-effective, an increasing rarity these days. But a few recent developments have converged that suddenly make buying used even more appealing. Starting this fall, older iPhones will last longer than ever….

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Joseph Lubin defends Vitalik Buterin’s Ethereum fiction project

Adam Forsyth04 mins

Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin defended Vitalik Buterin after some community members questioned Buterin’s decision to write a science-fiction novel focused on decentralized governance. Summary Joseph Lubin called Vitalik Buterin Ethereum’s key steward while defending his governance fiction project publicly. Crypto.news earlier reported Buterin paused regular essays to write science fiction about decentralized governance online. The…

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