The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved a new targeted update on international virtual asset standards and a separate report on decentralized finance (DeFi) regulatory challenges during its plenary meeting in Paris held from June 17 to 19, 2026. According to the FATF, both documents focus on mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks and…
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The proposed settlement, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern (NYSE: SO) District of New York, would resolve claims on behalf…
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has directed a team to develop an experimental prediction markets smartphone app internally called “Arena,” according to a report by The New York Times on June 23. The independent app would allow users to bet on the outcomes of various events, initially utilizing a points-based system rather than real money….
Key Takeaways Jackpocket ticket won $71.5M on Feb. 17, 2025, but Texas Lottery froze the payout. Texas Rangers probe may reshape courier-app rules affecting DraftKings and lottery sales. Jane Doe sued on May 19, 2025; courts could decide if retroactive bans can stand. An 83-year-old Texas retiree hit the Lotto Texas jackpot on 2/17/2025, only…
Key Takeaways DWF Labs says $31B+ in RWAs is onchain, but under 10% is active in DeFi. Blackrock’s BUIDL highlights liquidity issues, with fewer than 30 transfers monthly. Maple Finance and Figure are building tools to unlock RWA trading, yield, and scale. Blackrock, Maple, and Figure Compete to Unlock Utility for $31 Billion in RWAs…
Key Takeaways Ethlabs launched with five former Ethereum Foundation researchers to strengthen core infrastructure. Bitmine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin back Ethlabs as institutional Ethereum adoption grows. Ethlabs will focus on scaling, interoperability, and AI commerce in Ethereum’s next phase. Ethlabs Forms Independent Research Group to Strengthen Ethereum’s Core Network A group of senior Ethereum contributors…
Key Takeaways Wintermute warned tighter Fed policy could slow key liquidity channels into crypto markets. Officials lifted the median 2026 rate outlook as inflation concerns broadened. Tighter monetary policy can raise funding costs and reduce risk appetite, limiting demand across all three channels. Warsh-Led Fed Reprices Rate Expectations as Inflation Risks Move Higher Crypto markets…
Key Takeaways Cryptoquant data showed select altcoins recording stronger outflows than inflows, suggesting accumulation activity. Meanwhile, major cryptocurrencies including ETH and LINK recorded larger deposit activity. The data showed contrasting flow patterns between select altcoins and several larger cryptocurrencies. Analysis Highlights Accumulation Signals in Select Tokens An analysis shared by Cryptoquant on June 23 showed…
Key Takeaways Ethereum hit 13.2M monthly users in Q1 2026, while L1 fees fell 47.9%. Blackrock, Circle, and Tether helped drive $203.4B in tokenized assets on Ethereum. Ethereum’s 31% staking ratio and AI-focused ERC-8004 signal long-term growth plans. Ethereum Holders Reach 293 Million Despite 30% Drop in Market Value Ethereum began 2026 with a mixed…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell 3.6% to an intraday low of $61,860 as the aggregate crypto market cap declined by nearly 3%. The rout triggered $171 million in crypto liquidations, forcing 11,202 Coinglass traders out of positions. Tx co-founder Mike McCluskey warns that a $10.6 billion options expiry on June 26 will test the $60,000 mark….
