The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in coordination with local exchanges, issued draft rules on June 17 to establish a regulatory framework for market making in listed securities. The commission is currently soliciting public feedback on the proposed guidelines, with the submission period open until July 7, 2026. Under the proposed framework, market making aims…
Key Takeaways Federal departments must shift sensitive systems to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. New requirements assign agency leads, inventories, planning duties, and oversight responsibilities. Broader implementation could affect contractors, infrastructure operators, and international cybersecurity coordination. Agencies Face 2030 and 2031 Deadlines for Sensitive Federal Systems President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to move high-value assets and…
Key Takeaways Futures exposure fell faster than BTC, signaling a broad reduction in leveraged trading. Lower Open Interest may support a more stable bitcoin market structure for traders. Spot demand could become more important if BTC rises without heavy futures growth. Leverage Reset Shifts Focus to Spot Demand Bitcoin’s futures market has undergone a sharp…
Key Takeaways Allunity launched SEKAU, a MiCA-regulated SEK stablecoin backed 1:1 by reserves. Banking Circle and Marginalen Bank support SEKAU as Europe’s stablecoin market grows. SEKAU launches on 5 chains in 2026, targeting institutional payments and settlement. Allunity Targets Institutional Payments With New Swedish Krona Stablecoin Allunity is expanding its European stablecoin lineup with the…
Key Takeaways Federal Reserve rate expectations are widening performance gaps between bitcoin, equities, and gold, making monetary policy a key factor in recent market moves. Equities are up 9%, while bitcoin is down 1% and gold has fallen 20%, a period that coincided with rising rate expectations. Grayscale says bitcoin combines monetary traits with blockchain…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged to an intraday high of $65,555 as U.S.-Iran peace talks eased global market anxieties. The crypto recovery lifted bitcoin’s market cap past $1.3 trillion, while the Nasdaq fell by over 1%. Bitfinex analysts forecast bitcoin compression within a $62,000 to $64,000 range due to macro factors. Bitcoin Rebounds Past $65,000 Mark…
WSJ reports Polymarket has a multimillion-dollar promotional deal with streamer Adin Ross. In at least 5 of his videos, Ross identified ways to use inside information to trade, WSJ found. Polymarket promoted at least 19 videos discussing inside information or market-manipulation tactics, WSJ says. A celebrity deal under scrutiny Polymarket struck a multimillion-dollar promotional deal…
Key Takeaways Alan Greenspan, one of the longest-serving Federal Reserve chairmen in U.S. history, has died at age 100. The Fed credited Greenspan with helping shape monetary policy, price stability, and institutional credibility during his 18-year tenure. Greenspan remained skeptical of bitcoin throughout its rise, contrasting with current Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s view that digital…
Key Takeaways Strategy bought 520 BTC for $35M on June 22, 2026, its third straight weekly acquisition. Saylor’s firm holds 847,363 bitcoin total, with MSTR stock up over 800% in five years. Strategy’s $1.4B USD Reserve expansion signals continued support for its Digital Credit securities. Smaller Buy, Same Cadence The purchase marks the third consecutive…
Key Takeaways A new wallet has shorted $48 million against BTC, SOL and ETH at 20x leverage on Hyperliquid. The position holds 430.64 BTC ($27.46M), 181,245 SOL ($13.24M) and 4,280 ETH ($7.37M). Such high leverage means a modest price rebound could liquidate the trader entirely, as recent Hyperliquid blowups have shown. Anatomy of the Bet…
