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:…
Key Takeaways SpaceX plans to use IPO proceeds for AI compute, rockets, and satellite capacity. Investors pushed SPCX above its $135 IPO price during its market debut. Preferred shareholders converted into Class A and Class B stock as the company moved into its public-market structure. SpaceX Maps Its Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell to a $65,301 intraday low on Tuesday despite a U.S.-Iran MoU lifting traditional markets. The crypto downturn erased 1.4% of market value, sparking $81 million in derivatives liquidations. Santiment predicts the geopolitical truce will eventually rotate global capital back into Bitcoin. Global Markets Diverge as Oil Slides Bitcoin traded down on…
