Key Takeaways Jeremy Grantham, who manages $85 billion at GMO, calls AI the biggest U.S. investment bubble in history and warns of a potential 70% stock decline. Grantham recommends putting 60% of savings into non-U.S. equity indices, citing emerging markets’ 65% gain over the prior 12 months vs. 25% for the S&P 500. Grantham says…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin erased its plunge to a 2026 low of $58,035 on Thursday morning, staging a rapid relief rally. Forced liquidations across the crypto market topped $1 billion, wiping out $484 million in bitcoin bets. Boris Alergant of Babylon Labs warns that AI competition may pressure bitcoin prices through the summer. Volatility Grips Bitcoin…
Key Takeaways Kospi’s 8% drop and BTC’s fall to $59,018 show global tech contagion, per Mike McCluskey. Nvidia and Micron pullbacks drove $700M liquidations as ETF outflows eased mid‑week. Strive’s BTC buys and the 200‑week MA signal support ahead of Friday’s $60K expiry test. The Seoul-to-Nasdaq Contagion On Tuesday, June 23, the South Korean index,…
Key Takeaways Law enforcement organizations urged federal officials to revise CLARITY Act provisions affecting digital asset oversight. The coalition argued Section 604 of the CLARITY Act could create broad exemptions that weaken transparency, accountability, and existing investigative authorities. The groups also called for preserving Bank Secrecy Act, know-your-customer, and anti-money laundering requirements across digital asset…
The Curaçao Gaming Authority issued its first detailed crypto compliance guideline, effective June 2026. Operators must deploy blockchain analytics and segregate wallets, with full compliance due by June 2027. Mixers, sanctioned wallets and crypto-as-exchange activity are banned immediately under the new rules. The biggest crypto-casino hub raises the bar The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has…
Key Takeaways Atlas plans to launch USAFi in Q3 2026 under Dubai VARA as an ETF-backed token. Nouriel Roubini backs USAFi, signaling growing institutional support for tokenization. USAFi will use Nasdaq-listed USAF reserves, targeting DeFi access and value preservation. Nouriel Roubini Backs USAFi Token Launch After Years of Crypto Criticism Nouriel Roubini, the economist long…
Key Takeaways On June 24, World expanded access to Agentkit, enabling AI agents to link directly to verified World IDs. A trial of 500 hats proved that platforms using Agentkit can stop automated retail bot abuse. World aims to build a global “agent economy” by integrating Agentkit across digital services Tackling the Bot Problem Sam…
Key Takeaways node=”” data-is-only- node=””> Mastercard targets 12/31/2030 for tokenized, biometric payments replacing card numbers. Mastercard says tokens and biometrics could cut fraud and reshape retail checkout flows by 2030. node=””>Apple Pay and Google Pay adoption grows, but outages and access concerns may test the transition. The plastic card has been riding high just as…
Blockchain infrastructure firm BYC Ventures announced a formal partnership with Taipei-headquartered cybersecurity company CeQureX to integrate post-quantum cryptographic infrastructure into its systems. The collaboration focuses on strengthening the technical framework of Lumen, an operating system developed by BYC Ventures to anchor and maintain verifiable records for institutions. CeQureX specializes in quantum-safe architecture and cryptographic modernization…
Key Takeaways Scammers impersonate officials and push victims toward crypto ATMs, wire transfers, or couriers. Reported losses reached $917 million as fake agents used fear, urgency, and official-looking documents. Officials urge people to pause, verify demands, and contact trusted sources before paying. Fake Federal Agents Turn Urgent Calls Into Financial Traps Government imposter scams cost…
