Key Takeaways Polymarket’s World Cup winner market has logged $2.54 billion in total volume, with France leading at 18% odds. Kalshi places France at 19.2% and Portugal third at 11%, with $333.7 million traded on that platform alone. Portugal opens at 77 cents against DR Congo today in the week’s highest- volume single match at…

Key Takeaways CZ praised Hyperliquid on the Galaxy Brains podcast but warned of compliance risks tied to no-ID trading. Uniswap head Hayden Adams said U.S. securities law limits startup investing to existing millionaires, reviving an old debate. The remarks land as Hyperliquid trades at record HYPE prices and DeFi presses for clearer U.S. rules. CZ:…

Key Takeaways Kalshi’s perpetual futures cleared $5.5 billion in two weeks, up from $1 billion in week one. The CFTC approved Kalshi’s BTCPERP contract on May 29, 2026, opening US perpetuals to regulated venues. Kalshi lists 11 crypto perp contracts and is in talks with regulators to expand into other assets. From $1 Billion to…

Key Takeaways New York Magazine reports SBF, now 34, floated a new token to inmate David Bunevacz while serving 25 years. The disclosure lands as SBF’s June 8 pardon bid and Second Circuit appeal stay unresolved. Any realistic launch window sits near 2044, capping near-term hype around an SBF-branded coin. A Token Pitch From Behind…

Key Takeaways CATL unveiled a 15,000-cycle sodium battery, targeting EVs with up to 600 km range. Wanhua Chemical-backed anodes may cut supply risks and ease battery cost pressures. CATL plans rollout later in 2026; third-party tests will gauge cold-weather claims. At a MIIT-backed showcase, CATL put sodium back in the EV spotlight with cells built…

Globe Fintech Innovations Inc. (Mynt), the parent company of mobile wallet platform GCash, announced on June 17, 2026, that its board of directors and shareholders have approved the filing of a registration statement and listing application for a potential initial public offering (IPO). The company submitted the disclosure to the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission…

Key Takeaways Ripple will place RLUSD inside Flutterwave’s payment network across African business corridors. Flutterwave’s platform has processed more than $50 billion in transactions across major markets. Companies may expand stablecoin settlement through remittances, local payments, and faster clearing tools. Ripple Brings Its Dollar Stablecoin Into Flutterwave’s Payment Network Ripple is betting that stablecoins can…

Web3 game development studio Uncharted announced June 15 that it will cease all operations and permanently shut down its flagship blockchain game, Fishing Frenzy. The game’s servers are scheduled to go offline on June 25 at 2 a.m. UTC, following the team’s conclusion that it could not establish a sustainable product-market-business fit for the project….

Key Takeaways Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s biggest opportunity lies beyond everyday payments. BTC-backed financial products could offer yield, liquidity, stability, and investment exposure. Saylor says bitcoin can support global markets without changing its core design. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Goes Beyond Payments Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said bitcoin’s “killer use…

Key Takeaways Saylor outlined a five-layer framework that expands bitcoin’s financial applications. Beyond direct ownership, the structure targets income, liquidity, and stability needs. Future products could combine bitcoin-backed credit with fiat cash equivalents to create stable-value, yield-bearing instruments. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq:…