Key Takeaways Michael Saylor’s orange dot bitcoin chart put traders on watch for another Strategy bitcoin purchase announcement. Strategy’s $2.55 billion reserve shield and bitcoin monetization plan now frame any new purchase announcement. The chart reinforces bitcoin commitment while sharpening focus on what Strategy may disclose next. Saylor’s Orange Dot Chart Points Back to Strategy’s…
Key Takeaways Brazil put VASPs into Type 3, imposing strict brokerage-level capital and risk requirements on crypto firms. OKX launched a 20 USDT airdrop for La Guaira residents, providing direct financial aid to earthquake victims. Bolivia floated its currency after 15 years, devaluing the boliviano 40% to reverse critical dollar shortages. Same Risk, Same Rules:…
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump generated a $636 million payout from his TRUMP memecoin while 988,905 buyers lost $3.81 billion. Advanced crypto traders using automated tools took $4 billion in profits before the $TRUMP coin crashed 97%. NYU’s Stephen Gillers warns Trump could face future civil lawsuits from investors despite 2025 SEC rule rollbacks. Massive…
Key Takeaways Brazil’s police launched Operation Exchange, disrupting a PCC ring that laundered $2B via crypto. An uncoordinated U.S. OFAC designation leaked the raid, letting a key laundering suspect escape. Authorities executed 24 warrants in Sao Paulo, capturing one suspect linked to the Florida pipeline. Brazil Terminates PCC-Linked Crypto Money Laundering Ring The Brazilian Federal…
Key Takeaways The Central Bank of the UAE granted an NOC to the DDSC stablecoin, moving it past a 2026 institutional phase. DDSC offers a 1-to-1 dirham peg to challenge the U.S. dollar stablecoins that command over 90% of the market. Approved VARA platforms will next list DDSC to scale retail and merchant payments across…
Key Takeaways VALR and Hyperliquid debut 200+ markets as on‑chain perps volume tops hundreds of billions daily. Gianluca Sacco says VALR’s 24/7 access to FX, equities and crypto expands South Africa’s regulated perp trading. Hyperliquid’s rise and 2023–2026 perp growth push multi‑asset contracts like BTC, S&P 500 and WTI into mainstream. Evolution of the Perpetuals…
Key Takeaways Ripple will match donations through the Call of Duty Endowment campaign in XRP, contributing up to a maximum of $10,000. Donors can give cash, stock or crypto, with XRP and RLUSD accepted for eligible campaign contributions. The fundraiser supports veteran employment programs while donations continue toward its stated goal. Why Did Ripple Join…
Key Takeaways Poland bought 18 tonnes of gold in May 2026, lifting its reserves to 614 tonnes as it chases a 700-tonne goal. The WGC found 89% of central bankers expect global official gold holdings to keep climbing into 2027. The Czech National Bank has bought gold for 39 straight months, while the Bank of…
Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Gillibrand is urging Congress to prohibit elected officials and spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The proposal gained momentum after disclosures showed Donald Trump earned $636 million from a memecoin during 2025. Congress has yet to adopt the ethics measure, leaving the role of public officials in crypto under debate….
Key Takeaways Gold climbed to $4,175 on July 3 after U.S. payrolls rose just 57,000 in June. On Saturday, July 4, gold was $4,187 per ounce at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Silver surged 7% to over $62, narrowing the gold to silver ratio to 66.9. Traders cut September Fed rate hike odds from 66% to…
