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Strategy's new plan divides industry observers even as MSTR, STRC climb

Strategy’s new Bitcoin capital framework draws Wall Street backing from Benchmark with a $570 per share target even as traders question long-term demand risk.

Theo becomes first crypto-native investor in Fidelity tokenized fund

The onchain capital markets platform allocated $20 million to Fidelity International's tokenized liquidity fund as tokenized Treasury products continue to attract institutional capital.

Swan's Cory Klippsten sees record Bitcoin holder supply revealing early bottom

The record Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders may suggest that the crypto market bottom will come early, according to Swan’s Cory Klippsten.

StarkWare unveils Starknet quantum roadmap, says industry has no excuse

“The crypto industry shouldn’t need wake-up calls from the White House or anyone else,” said StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson.

Spiko links EU regulated T-bill funds to Coinbase stablecoin rails

Spiko integrated Coinbase Payments into two EU regulated UCITS Treasury funds, enabling USDC and EURC subscriptions and redemption payments through Base.

Solana Company to back Kazakhstan’s $6B crypto megacity ambition

Nasdaq-listed Solana Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan's Alatau City, which seeks to become a key crypto hub in Central Asia.

ESMA MiCA warning puts Binance EU service changes under scrutiny

ESMA said EU crypto clients must be served through a MiCA-authorized entity as Binance faces questions over its servicing model in the region after the MiCA deadline.

Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets

A Michigan Judge has temporarily blocked Kalshi from offering sports betting contracts to residents, escalating the state-federal fight over prediction markets and gambling laws.

Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner Ionic Digital seeks Nasdaq direct listing amid AI pivot

The Celsius-linked Bitcoin miner is seeking a Nasdaq direct listing as it repurposes mining infrastructure for AI and high-performance computing workloads.

Australia’s crypto travel rule is coming into effect: Here’s what's changing

From July, crypto exchanges operating in Australia will prompt for additional information on all outgoing and incoming transfers.

Cathie Wood’s ARK adds $43.5M in crypto stocks amid market dip

ARK Invest's biggest crypto stock purchases over the past three trading days were Coinbase and Circle, whose shares have fallen 17% and 27.6%, respectively, over the past month.

Bitmine lifts Ether holdings to 5.7M as it joins Russell 1000

Bitmine purchased about $43 million worth of Ether last week as it entered the Russell 1000 Index, bringing it closer to its goal of owning 5% of ETH’s supply.

Sovereign funds see Bitcoin discount as entry point: MidChains CEO

It sends “a very clear signal” to other institutions that may be sitting on the sidelines and looking at these larger funds as leaders, said MidChains CEO Basil Al Askari.

SEC wins $5.4M judgment in NanoBit crypto fraud case

The SEC alleged that NanoBit’s crypto trading platform was fake and that hundreds of thousands of dollars in investor funds were misappropriated.

Singapore's Hyperliquid warning, Indonesia's FinFluencer license: Asia Express

Hyperliquid follows Bybit onto Singapore's "naughty" list, Indonesia's new scheme to certify social media influencers promoting crypto: Asia Express.

UK sets final crypto rules as firms face 2027 FCA authorization deadline

The UK’s financial regulator has published its crypto regulatory framework, setting the authorization deadline for cryptocurrency firms for February 2027.

Bitcoin faces critical test as bulls aim to hold $60K: Did BTC bottom?

Bitcoin’s loose hold on $60,000 and soft futures markets raise questions about whether BTC has bottomed.

Donald Trump has 10 days to decide on housing bill with CBDC ban

House Speaker Mike Johnson transmitted a housing bill with a provision barring the US Federal Reserve issuing or creating a CBDC until 2030 to Donald Trump on Monday.

Senate leaders push for July passage of CLARITY Act

Lawmakers in the US Senate are on state work periods until July 13, giving them only four weeks to address a cryptocurrency market structure bill before another break and possible delays due to campaigning for elections.

Bitcoin put-call ratio hits 1-year high: Are bears preparing for drop to $55K?

Rising demand for put options and persistent ETF outflows highlight Bitcoin's weakness despite lower oil prices.

Bitcoin balances $60K tightrope as US stocks rebound on fresh Iran peace deal hopes

Bitcoin faced its own battle for support as US stocks headed higher and analysts warned of a lack of "conviction" among BTC buyers.

Coinbase, Kraken and OKX move to swoop up EU users affected by MiCA restrictions

Several exchanges that have already been authorized by EU regulators are attempting to bring in users from companies unlicensed under the Markets in Crypto-Assets rules, offering transfer bonuses and prizes.

BNY adds USDC minting and redemption to institutional custody platform

The move deepens BNY's partnership with Circle and builds on the bank's role as the primary custodian of USDC reserves.

Can AI drain DeFi? Separating Claude Mythos hype from reality

Claude Mythos has raised concerns about AI-driven attacks on DeFi protocols. However, the same AI tools are also available to security teams, not just attackers.

From Bitcoin critics to blockchain believers: The 5 biggest crypto backflips

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Here are five crypto skeptics who have reluctantly embraced the opportunity of making loads of money with blockchain.

Strategy unveils capital framework to preserve Bitcoin exposure, pay dividends

Michael Saylor’s Strategy unveiled a capital framework allowing Bitcoin sales to fund dividends, a $2.55 billion reserve and buybacks while raising STRC payout to 12%.

Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains

The new SDK feature lets developers route payments from Bitcoin balances to recipients in USDC and USDT without requiring users to hold stablecoins.

Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein

Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.

Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting

Vitalik Buterin said indistinguishability obfuscation could eventually support private, collusion-resistant onchain voting without trusted committees, though the technology remains impractical.

Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms

MiCA crypto licensing data shows 244 approved companies across EU and EEA jurisdictions, led by Germany with France and the Netherlands also among top hubs ahead of July 1 cliff.

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