Key Takeaways G7 leaders linked North Korean crypto thefts to wider Indo-Pacific security risks. Digital asset crime remains tied to sanctions concerns, weapons funding, and laundering networks. Governments may increase scrutiny of exchanges, DeFi platforms, mixers, and cross-chain transfers. G7 Flags North Korea Crypto Theft in Security Statement The leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy,…
Key Takeaways The Consumer Technology Association, which represents more than 1,200 technology companies, is seeking clearer federal rules for digital assets. Firms say uncertainty complicates compliance, product launches, and long-term investment planning. Senate action could determine how U.S. markets compete with clearer overseas frameworks. CTA Calls for Swift Senate Action on CLARITY Act The Consumer…
Key Takeaways CME bitcoin options open interest fell from $290M in November to under $40M by June 2026. Deribit max pain climbs to $75,000 for September and December 2026 contract expirations. Binance leads futures open interest at 131.97K BTC, an 18.22% share, per Coinglass data. CME‘s bitcoin options open interest, measured in dollar terms, has…
Key Takeaways Rep. Bryan Steil’s bill would bar House members and families from political bets on Kalshi and Polymarket. Violators face a penalty of at least $2,000 or 10% of the trade, plus forfeiture of net profits. Speaker Johnson and Trump back the measure, which echoes a Senate rule passed earlier in 2026. A New…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju says top analysts turned bearish on Bitcoin, leaving him a rare bull predicting BTC near $70,000 in the near future. He warns bitcoin’s slump could persist into early 2027, with stagnation a bigger risk than a crash. Cryptoquant frames the bearish consensus as a sentiment gauge that could flip…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju says BTC-pair altcoin volume has collapsed to its lowest since 2021. Altcoin spot selling hit a five-year high as bitcoin dominance held near 58% all through June. Young Ju says 99.9% of altcoins should be rejected in favor of DeFi and RWA tokens with real revenue. A Rotation That…
Key Takeaways Schwab will offer binary S&P 500 options through a Cboe Global Markets partnership in the coming months. Schwab manages $11.8 trillion in client assets across 47.2 million accounts as of Q1 2026. CEO Rick Wurster reversed December 2025 caution after calling prediction markets a “hard look” in April. The brokerage Charles Schwab has…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $63,629, up over a percentage point, after recovering from a $59,100 low that took place on June 4. Moving averages signal a strong sell, while oscillators like RSI at 38 stay neutral. Traders watch the $64,000 level, with $67,000 the next target on a confirmed breakout. Daily Chart The bounce…
Key Takeaways JPMorgan says Bitcoin stayed below its $78K production cost for 5 straight months. Public miners sold 32,000+ BTC in Q1 2026 as 20% of operators turned unprofitable. JPMorgan expects volatility to persist until Bitcoin climbs above $78K or miners exit. Bitcoin Miners Sold 32,000 BTC in Q1 as JPMorgan Flags Growing Profit Pressure…
Key Takeaways The National Assembly passed 176 reforms on Thursday, opening Cuba to private investment. Under new rules, Cuba allows private firms with over 100 staff and private real estate market investment. Trump’s sanctions forced Diaz-Canel to exert reforms to save the island’s crashing economy. Cuba Backpedals On Socialism With New Economic Reforms Cuba, one…
