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SBI to acquire Bitbank in $289M deal creating Japan's biggest crypto exchange

The Japanese financial conglomerate plans to take full control of Bitbank as it expands an ecosystem spanning crypto trading, stablecoins, tokenization and blockchain infrastructure.

Spark migrates $150M in stablecoin to Uniswap to advance shared liquidity

Spark deployed approximately $150 million across two Uniswap v4 pools on Ethereum, while its DualPool hook and Shared Liquidity Layer are planned for later phases.

About 60% of World Cup bettors on Polymarket are first-time crypto users

Polymarket emerged as an onboarding layer for about 60% of World Cup bettors, who interacted with the blockchain for the first time during their prediction market entry.

Binance faces EU service limits next week as MiCA rules take effect

Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.

Circle, Nomura eye Japan corporate FX with stablecoin settlement: Report

Circle and Nomura are reportedly partnering to enable stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement for Japanese companies as the country's regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure expands.

Iran-linked entities moved $3.8B through CoinEx, TRM says

TRM Labs traced $3.8 billion moved by 60 sanctioned Iranian entities through CoinEx and said that the exchange’s 8% share of illicit transactions was substantially higher than its counterparts.

Indonesia sets certification rules for influencers recommending crypto

Indonesia’s financial regulator will require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications as regulators worldwide tighten oversight of finfluencers.

Polish crypto exchange Kanga secures MiCA license in Latvia

Poland-founded crypto exchange Kanga has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling EU-wide crypto services as Polish lawmakers debate framework's implementation.

US arbitration giant rolls out ‘legal layer’ for agentic commerce

As agentic AI transactions increase, “we need to know there’s a clear answer to what happens if something goes wrong,” said Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera.

House Democrats seek SEC answers on AI investment advisers

House Democrats have questioned the SEC over trading platforms offering AI agent advisers making “consequential investment decisions on behalf of retail investors.”

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.

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.

Kalshi seeks funding at $40B valuation, nearly doubling last raise: FT

Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor confidence in regulated prediction markets.

HYPE down 22% from record highs: Will spot demand revive the uptrend?

HYPE price drops near a key support zone where fading selling pressure collides with shrinking futures market activity. Will the altcoin resume its uptrend above $60?

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.

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.

Bitcoin nearly loses $59K as DXY surges: Are traders bracing for more pain?

Bitcoin drops toward new 2026 lows as spot BTC ETF outflows and slowing accumulation from Strategy weigh on market sentiment.

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.

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.

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