Three crypto trade groups have asked Congress to pass the Tax Clarity for Mining and Staking Act without changes. Summary Crypto lobby groups want Congress to pass H.R. 9175 without changes to protect validator rewards. The bill lets miners and stakers choose tax timing when receiving or selling crypto rewards. Banks argue deferred taxation would…
In XRP news today, Ripple is days away from a regulatory cliff that could directly disrupt its California operations, and the public record is conspicuously silent. July 1, 2026, marks the enactment date for California’s Digital Financial Assets Law (DFAL) The DFAL is the state’s new licensing framework for digital asset businesses, and as of…
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders designed to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare federal agencies for the potential security risks posed by future quantum machines. Summary Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare agencies for future encryption risks. The orders direct intelligence officials to assess…
In Bitcoin news today, Franklin Templeton filed two new exchange-traded funds with the SEC on June 18, 2026, that would automatically convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, a structure that effectively turns every quarterly payout from Apple, Microsoft, or ExxonMobil into a rules-based Bitcoin DCA purchase. The filing arrives precisely as Bitcoin on-chain activity…
The same bets that won millions in the promotional clips incurred losses for traders in reality. Recent findings by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) have revealed shocking details about the promotional content of the prediction platform, Polymarket. As reported, the majority of the winning bets that drove the platform’s viral growth were staged on…
Strive has purchased 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50 million, recording its largest weekly acquisition in months and surpassing Strategy’s latest BTC purchase. Summary Strive bought 759 BTC for roughly $50 million, increasing its holdings to 19,864 Bitcoin. The weekly purchase exceeded Strategy’s 520 BTC acquisition, a rare lead over the largest corporate holder. Backed by…
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently consolidating around the mid-$64,000 range after experiencing a sharp correction earlier this month. Recent price movements indicate a struggle between long-term accumulation and weaker short-term sentiment. Investors are now seeking the best crypto to buy. While ETF inflows have slowed, earlier institutional outflows and macroeconomic uncertainty have put pressure on the…
At current staking levels, the proposal could channel as much as 76,000 ETH ($131.6 million) into ecosystem development. A new Ethereum funding proposal would allow validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards toward ecosystem development if a majority of validators agree to the change. The idea has reopened debate over how Ethereum…
Bitmine has purchased another 52,203 ETH worth about $90 million, bringing its holdings to 4.7% of Ethereum’s total supply. Summary Bitmine purchased 52,203 ETH worth about $90 million, lifting its holdings to 4.7% of Ethereum’s supply. Tom Lee said the company remains close to its 5% ETH ownership target despite challenging market conditions. Staked ETH…
In Morgan Stanley ETF news, the asset manager filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC on June 18, 2026, for spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, both priced at a 0.14% annual sponsor fee, undercutting every existing US competitor in both categories. The filings also introduce staking provisions that turn these into yield-generating instruments rather…
