Key Takeaways XLM rose more than 45% over a 72-hour stretch this week, leading several major-cap performers. Stellar enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AAA-rated CLOs via Sushi, with onchain real-world assets near $2.3 billion. XLM is trading between $0.22 and $0.25, with $0.30 the key level traders are watching for a breakout. What’s Driving the…
Key Takeaways Popular trader Pentoshi has christened ether a “cursed asset,” saying it has been flat for over nine years and is 14% lower price-wise once inflation is adjusted. Ether is trading near $1,700, down nearly 65% from its $4,946 all-time high set during August 2025. ETH has fallen roughly 44% in 2026, even as…
Key Takeaways STRC hit $82.53 on June 18 before Strategy’s preferred stock closed at $88.59. Strategy’s $10.5B STRC stack showed bitcoin-linked credit can trade far from par. Michael Saylor’s 11.50% STRC rate now faces a fresh test near its $100 target. Why STRC’s Wild Session Matters to Bitcoin Treasury Bulls The move was not some…
Key Takeaways DAZN and ADI Predictstreet launched a free-to-play prediction game in the DAZN app for the World Cup. Fans predict matches, players and outcomes to earn points, climb leaderboards and win World Cup tickets. Available outside the US and built on ADI Chain, it will expand across DAZN’s wider sports lineup. A free-to-play prediction…
Key Takeaways The Digital Chamber reported 71% of Latam firms use stablecoins, expanding global cross-border markets. Latam stablecoin volume surged 89% to $324B in 2025, next driving Brazil and Argentina to push B2B usage. Mizuho found stablecoins cut fees under 1%, next targeting $8.9B in savings on $142B in US-Latam flows. Latam Institutions Lead in…
A legal whitepaper published by strategic advisory firm Arden Consult has detailed the regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s planned return to the Philippines through its partnership with local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. The document states that the operational model operates across two jurisdictions by separating digital asset trading from cash transactions to comply…
Key Takeaways Glassnode data shows bitcoin remains below major on-chain recovery benchmarks. Recent market participants continue carrying unrealized losses near 10%. A reclaim of the True Market Mean, a return of recent buyers to profitability, and renewed capital inflows would strengthen the case for a sustained recovery. Bitcoin’s Rebound Leaves Recent Buyers Under Pressure Bitcoin…
Key Takeaways Renewed Blackrock ETF speculation has strengthened the bullish narrative surrounding XRP. Broader adoption and settlement use cases could require a substantially higher XRP price. Institutional infrastructure developments remain a closely watched catalyst for market participants. XRP Adoption Narrative Expands Beyond ETF Speculation Speculation surrounding a potential Blackrock XRP ETF has resurfaced after Jake…
Key Takeaways Central Bank of China added 26 banks to CBETS on Tuesday to boost cross-border digital yuan adoption. Mbridge hit $55B in volume by January, with 95% in digital yuan, aiming to challenge SWIFT’s market share. In April, the yuan dropped to 2.85% on SWIFT, as firms seek alternatives to avoid market sanctions. China…
Toronto, Canada, June 18, 2026 – Blockchain Futurist Conference has partnered with Anvil, the decentralized protocol enabling digital asset-backed credit, to introduce an easier way for companies to secure sponsorships in advance. Sponsoring a conference has always brought on a difficult choice, either commit early and hand over capital months in advance, or wait and…
