Key Takeaways Bitcoin hit a 7-day high of $64,349 on June 12 amid fluctuating reports of a U.S.-Iran diplomatic deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs bled $405M last week, resulting in $88M in total derivatives market liquidations. Bitunix analyst predicts bitcoin will compete directly with global liquidity headwinds in the months ahead. Bitcoin Eyed $64K Amid Geopolitical…
Key Takeaways Citigroup launched tokenized depositary receipts for private shares via blockchain rails. Citi targets demand for firms like SpaceX as private markets stay closed longer. Citi plans U.S. expansion after foreign rollout and may add more blockchain networks. Citigroup Courts Top Private Firms With New Blockchain Marketplace for Investors Citigroup is moving further into…
Key Takeaways Macquarie projects over $50 billion in global World Cup 2026 bets, up from $35 billion at Qatar 2022. It’s the first World Cup with Kalshi and Polymarket taking U.S. action, amid a live CFTC jurisdiction fight. Crypto sportsbooks Stake, Betfury, and 1win have launched World Cup campaigns worth millions in rewards. The first…
Automation has been a fixture of Web3 long before AI agents became a mainstream topic. Bots were already trading, farming incentives, monitoring markets, and competing for rewards across blockchain networks — often becoming some of the most active participants in the ecosystem. Yet despite their outsized influence, these actors were never really accounted for. Web3,…
Key Takeaways Selig has pledged to end “regulation by enforcement,” promising rule-based CFTC crypto oversight. As the CFTC’s only commissioner, Selig now sets policy over crypto, derivatives and a $36.6B prediction market. A finalized perpetual-futures rule could return offshore crypto trading to U.S.-regulated venues during 2026. ‘Not Regulating by Enforcement’ Selig, confirmed to lead the…
Key Takeaways XRP sentiment has hit an 8-month low, matching its October 2025 trough, per Santiment. XRP is currently trading near $1.13, down about 38% in 2026, with the $1 support level now within reach. Santiment notes XRP’s sharpest rebounds often follow peak disinterest, hinting at a contrarian setup. An 8-Month Low in Mood Crypto…
Key Takeaways Figure agreed to buy Kiavi for $717M, adding AI-powered real estate lending technology. Figure expects $7B+ annual loan volume and targets 40%+ first-lien share by 2027. Sixth Street backs the deal as Figure expands tokenized lending via Figure Connect. Figure’s Kiavi Deal to Bring $7 Billion in Loans Onchain Figure Technology Solutions has…
Key Takeaways Donizette filed Bill 2946/2026 to next enforce mandatory registration across Brazil’s crypto market. The bill codifies Resolution 519 of 2025, thereby bringing statutory stability to VASP regulatory standards. After Tuesday’s debut, the Chamber of Deputies will next debate Bill 2946 to alter crypto compliance rules. Bill Aims To Set Central Bank VASP Resolutions…
Key Takeaways Ripple introduced new developer tools that enable AI agents to transact using XRP. Mastercard’s agent-commerce initiative expands potential enterprise demand for automated payments. Future adoption could depend on settlement reliability, compliance features, and predictable costs. XRP Takes a Bigger AI Payments Role as Ripple Targets Agent Commerce XRP is gaining a new role…
Key Takeaways Binance inflow data shows large XRP deposits have cooled after a 2025 peak. Muted whale activity may reduce immediate selling pressure as XRP eyes $2. Future volatility will test whether demand can absorb available XRP supply. Binance XRP Inflows Show Whale Selling Pressure May Be Easing XRP could revisit the $1.8-to-$2 range if…
