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…
Key Takeaways Zcash targets July 21, 2026 for Ironwood mainnet activation after sealing the Orchard pool. ZEC trades at $462.33 on July 4, up 13.3% in seven days and over 1,000% in a year. Node operators must migrate to Zebra or updated clients before Ironwood’s mainnet launch. The upgrade traces back to a discovery on…
Key Takeaways M2 rose $247.8 billion in May 2026 to $23.05 trillion, up $623 billion since January, FRED data shows. The Mises Institute says 2026 money-supply growth hit a multi-year high as the Fed “pumps new QE.” WGC data shows central banks added 41 tonnes of gold in May as debasement hedges gain favor. Inside…
Key Takeaways Robinhood Chain launched as apps reportedly pay to join its 2026 onchain retail push. Metaplanet bought 2,823 BTC for $225M, lifting treasury holdings to 43,000 BTC. Metamask’s 4% APY account puts Coinbase and DeFi apps in the next wallet-yield race. WEEK IN REVIEW Robinhood Chain Mainnet Launch Marks Most Ambitious Global Expansion and…
Key Takeaways THEA raised $8M from Maven 11 Capital and Spartan Group to expand AI infrastructure. Solana and ZK proofs power Thea Network for trust-minimized AI service settlement. THEA will build AI payment rails and confirmed that no token or ICO is planned yet. Maven 11 and Spartan Back THEA’s $8 Million Push Into AI…
Key Takeaways Binance resumed access to the Philippine market by partnering with Blockshoals under the SEC’s supervised crypto regulatory sandbox framework. Meanwhile, the initiative starts with a 90-day integration period before eligible users can begin joining through the approved local entity. Previously, regulators blocked Binance’s platform, but the new structure could shape future compliant cryptocurrency…
