Key Takeaways The Nikkei 225 is poised for a 36% quarterly gain, its strongest in data dating back to 1965. A rebound in AI and semiconductor shares drove the index to records above 64,000 points. A weak yen, near its lowest since 1986, has amplified gains for Japan’s big exporters. A Historic Quarter in Tokyo…
Key Takeaways The yen fell to 162.27 per dollar on June 30, its weakest level against the greenback since 1986. A wide rate gap, the BOJ at 0.75% versus the Fed’s 3.50%-3.75%, keeps pressuring the currency. Japan spent a record 11.73 trillion yen ($72.4 billion) on intervention from late April to late May. A Four-Decade…
Strategy Inc. announced on June 29 the adoption of a Digital Credit Capital Framework that includes a program allowing the company to sell Bitcoin (BTC) to fund its operations and reserves. The framework consists of five main components: a U.S. dollar reserve policy, a revised dividend policy for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch…
Key Takeaways Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Majority Leader John Thune are pushing for a CLARITY Act vote in July 2026. The bill needs 60 votes; Republicans hold 53 seats, requiring at least seven Democrats to cross over. Galaxy Research cut the odds of passage this year to 50%, citing a tight pre-recess calendar….
Enterprise payment network Morph announced on Tuesday, June 30, the native integration of USDGO, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by federally chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. The deployment aims to provide a regulated settlement asset for businesses building cross-border payment infrastructure. USDGO is managed by OSL Group, which serves as its brand operator…
Key Takeaways Arkham Intelligence launched Prediction Market Elo on June 29, 2026, ranking Polymarket traders by accuracy rather than profit or volume. GardenerCx holds the top Elo score of 2389 with a 66.1% win rate across 2,512 resolved crypto markets on Polymarket. The Elo leaderboard is live now under the Rating tab at arkm.com/predictions/leaderboard, separate…
WebX 2026 announced a new wave of confirmed speakers and sponsors ahead of its upcoming event at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on July 13–14, 2026. The two-day conference will feature discussions among global leaders from the finance, technology, and policy sectors regarding digital assets, stablecoins, artificial intelligence (AI), and regulatory frameworks. Check out the…
Key Takeaways Russia revived Burevestnik after Project Pluto was shelved by the US in 1964. Rosatom’s 2019 White Sea blast raised fears over radioactive exhaust and testing risks. MIT says Burevestnik’s 9.5-meter design could shape future drones or space systems. In 1964, the United States built and then shelved a nuclear-powered cruise missile concept because…
The Blockchain Impact 2026 summit concluded its Manila edition over the weekend at the BGC Arts Center, drawing 500 registered builders, investors, and founders. The single-day event followed a prior iteration in Bangkok that recorded over 5,000 delegates. The Manila conference utilized an application-only attendance format to focus on decentralized infrastructure, venture capital, and real-world…
Key Takeaways The XRPL Lending Protocol proposal would handle loan payments and tracking on the blockchain, while keeping credit approval decisions outside of it. This could allow institutions to use digital versions of assets as working capital across a range of markets. The plan still needs approval from network validators before it can move forward….
