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Kalshi sues Illinois officials over prediction markets restrictions

The prediction markets company claimed that it would be “irreparably harmed” when an Illinois law signed as part of a budget package goes in effect on July 1.

Crypto-backed candidates notch wins in three US state primaries

The crypto-aligned Fairshake PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media to support candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah amid pushback from many criticizing “crypto billionaires.” 

Bitcoin falls under $60K, but traders anticipate 15% bounce

Bitcoin price dropped below $60,000 for the first time in weeks, but data shows traders betting on a relief bounce.

Bitcoin crash to $60K opens new $530M demand zone: Will bulls buy in?

A $525 million Bitcoin buy wall intersects with a major liquidation zone, creating a key battleground between $60,500 and $65,000.

Credit unions managing $25B in assets join stablecoin infrastructure program

A new pilot from Stablecore, Circuit and Curql gives participating US credit unions access to test stablecoin payments and other digital asset services.

Abracadabra takes emergency action as MIM stablecoin depeg worsens

The protocol is raising interest rates across all Cauldrons to encourage debt repayment and reduce supply.

FTX exec’s wife scheduled for November trial on campaign finance charges

A Manhattan judge ordered that Michelle Bond’s criminal trial start in November after he denied a motion to dismiss the indictment based on claims that prosecutors misled her husband over her charges.

How memecoin marketing moved from online speculation to real-world risk

From alcohol dares to head-shaving challenges, memecoin campaigns are turning engagement into exploitation.

DeFi TVL drops 39% in 2026 amid market downturn and record hack activity

DeFi TVL fell 39% in 2026 as a broader market downturn and fallout from major exploits, including the Kelp DAO hack, weighed on the sector.

Binance eyes alternative EU licensing route if Greek bid fails: Report

Binance reportedly plans to seek authorization in another EU jurisdiction as the MiCA deadline approaches, with unlicensed crypto firms expected to wind down activities in the bloc.

SecondFi traces Cardano wallet exploit to address-level issue

Cardano wallet SecondFi traced the incident to an address-level issue and secured 129 million ADA after attackers drained funds from 374 addresses.

CBOE debuts prediction market with S&P 500 contracts

Cboe launched its first prediction market product tied to the S&P 500 index, citing a growing investor demand for binary options contracts.

CryptoQuant warns on Strategy's dividend coverage as cash reserve falls 38%

Strategy's cash reserves are now enough to pay only 14 months of dividends from the previous seven-year level. CryptoQuant said the company should pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild its reserves.

Aave positioned to capture tokenized asset growth in DeFi: Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered said tokenized assets moving into DeFi could drive deposits into Aave and help the protocol rebuild its position as a dominant onchain lending platform.

Strategy's MSTR may plunge 80% if it repeats this dot-com-era fractal

Strategy’s cash reserve is down 38% as dividend obligations near $1.2 billion, raising dilution risk for MSTR shareholders.

BTC price four-year trend calls for $76K as analysis says Bitcoin 'not broken'

Bitcoin research said that BTC price action remained in tune with previous cycles as the bear market produces a 20% discount to its four-year "adoption structure" trend line.

South Korea adds token securities to capital market overhaul

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has placed token securities infrastructure within a wider capital-market modernization plan covering faster settlement, longer trading hours and digital transformation.

OpenPayd secures MiCA license as stablecoin adoption grows in Europe

OpenPayd, which provides infrastructure to companies including Kraken crypto exchange, can now offer regulated crypto services across Europe under MiCA.

US nears ban on CBDCs until 2030 as housing bill goes to Trump

The House passed a housing bill with a central bank digital currency ban until 2030, meaning it now just needs US President Donald Trump’s sign-off.

Catholic leaders, US authorities challenge CLARITY Act over illicit activity

“Regulatory certainty should not come at the expense of accountability, transparency, victim protection, or public safety,” the law enforcement associations said.

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