Key Takeaways XLM rose more than 45% over a 72-hour stretch this week, leading several major-cap performers. Stellar enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries and AAA-rated CLOs via Sushi, with onchain real-world assets near $2.3 billion. XLM is trading between $0.22 and $0.25, with $0.30 the key level traders are watching for a breakout. What’s Driving the…
Key Takeaways El Salvador added another BTC to its reserve, pushing holdings above 7,680 BTC worth over $510 million. The country has stuck to a roughly one-bitcoin-a-day policy, adding more than 1,600 coins between January and April 2026. Purchases continue despite a $1.4 billion IMF agreement that calls on the public sector to stop buying….
Key Takeaways STRC hit $82.53 on June 18 before Strategy’s preferred stock closed at $88.59. Strategy’s $10.5B STRC stack showed bitcoin-linked credit can trade far from par. Michael Saylor’s 11.50% STRC rate now faces a fresh test near its $100 target. Why STRC’s Wild Session Matters to Bitcoin Treasury Bulls The move was not some…
Key Takeaways As of June 10, The Alliance for Secure AI Action tracked 126,510 U.S. jobs lost, next driving AI market fears. Brendan Steinhauser warned that AI firms hoard wealth, while 40% in a February Pew survey fear market harm. Bernie Sanders introduced an AI fund act to next share 50% market ownership with the…
Key Takeaways On June 17, Australia’s High Court ruled 7-0 that Block Earner offered its crypto yield product illegally. ASIC’s win sets a 2026 precedent that technology-neutral financial laws firmly cover crypto assets. Lower courts will next decide if Web3 Ventures must face civil penalty fines following ASIC’s appeal. High Court Sides With Regulator In…
A legal whitepaper published by strategic advisory firm Arden Consult has detailed the regulatory framework governing cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s planned return to the Philippines through its partnership with local fintech firm BlockShoals Technologies Inc. The document states that the operational model operates across two jurisdictions by separating digital asset trading from cash transactions to comply…
Key Takeaways Ripple is centering institutional blockchain adoption and enterprise participation at Swell 2026. Meanwhile, the combined event is expected to host 1,500-plus attendees and 75 speakers. Looking ahead, executives highlighted payments, tokenization, DeFi, AI, and interoperability growth. Swell’s 10th Year Draws Executive Focus on Institutional Crypto Adoption Excitement around Ripple Swell 2026 accelerated after…
Key Takeaways HIVE’s BUZZ HPC signed a 3-year, $220M AI cloud deal with Bell Canada and Cohere. NVIDIA-powered AI factories could add $70M ARR, boosting HIVE’s HPC expansion. HIVE plans a 32MW Sweden upgrade, with GB200 systems going live by early 2027. HIVE Secures $70 Million ARR Boost Through New AI Infrastructure Deal HIVE Digital…
Key Takeaways Central Bank of China added 26 banks to CBETS on Tuesday to boost cross-border digital yuan adoption. Mbridge hit $55B in volume by January, with 95% in digital yuan, aiming to challenge SWIFT’s market share. In April, the yuan dropped to 2.85% on SWIFT, as firms seek alternatives to avoid market sanctions. China…
Key Takeaways Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and the rest of the board held rates at 3.50%-3.75% and eliminated forward guidance at the June 17 FOMC meeting. Bitcoin dropped to an intraday low of $62,236 on Thursday, June 18, as risk assets repriced Fed uncertainty. Nine FOMC dot plot participants projected at least 1 rate hike…
