BlackRock partners with Ethena to bring USDe to Aladdin platform
Ethena's USDe stablecoin is now supported on BlackRock's Aladdin platform. The integration makes the stablecoin available to institutional users of BlackRock's investment management system.
Bitmine reaches 94% of ETH target as it joins Russell 1000
Bitmine has accumulated 94 percent of its Ethereum target and gained inclusion in the Russell 1000 index. The company's Russell 1000 membership may increase institutional investor participation in Ethereum markets.
Breez launches Bitcoin-to-stablecoin payments across more than 30 blockchains
Breez released an SDK feature enabling developers to route payments from Bitcoin balances directly to recipients receiving USDC and USDT across more than 30 blockchains. Users can send stablecoin payments without holding stablecoins themselves through the Bitcoin-to-stablecoin conversion.
Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as prediction markets consolidate: Bernstein
Prediction market platforms may become acquisition targets as operational consolidation blurs distinctions between exchanges, brokerages, and sportsbooks. Kalshi and Polymarket are specifically identified as potential M&A targets within this consolidating ecosystem.
Tom Lee blames crypto weakness on quarter-end 'window dressing' as Bitmine adds another $43 million of ETH
Bitmine purchased $43 million of ETH during a period when crypto prices weakened. Tom Lee attributed the weakness to quarter-end "window dressing" as investors reduced positions before the second half of the year began.
Strategy Could Sell Up to $1.25B of Bitcoin Under 'Digital Credit Capital Framework'
Strategy has approved a framework allowing it to potentially sell up to $1.25 billion of its Bitcoin holdings through a digital credit capital mechanism. Chair Michael Saylor described this as part of an "active capital management" approach for the firm.
Strategy (MSTR) Raises STRC Dividend, Authorizes $2B in Buybacks, and Unlocks Further Bitcoin Sales
Strategy raised its STRC dividend to 12% and authorized $2 billion in share buybacks. The company also permitted limited bitcoin sales to fund reserves, dividends, debt obligations, and stock repurchases.
JPMorgan sees limited institutional demand for perpetual futures
JPMorgan found that institutional investors show limited demand for perpetual futures, viewing them primarily as speculative trading instruments rather than hedging tools. The bank concluded these products are not well-suited to the hedging needs that institutional clients typically require.
XRP Ledger Sandwich Attack Risk: Ripple EX CTO Proposes a Fix
A reservation fix has been proposed to address sandwich attack vulnerabilities on the XRP Ledger. The issue was characterized as real but overstated by Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz.
Bitmine Buys Another 27,000 ETH Despite Market Slump, Nears 5% of Ethereum Supply
Bitmine acquired more than 27,000 ETH over the past week despite the current market downturn. The company is now approaching 5% of Ethereum's total supply through its ongoing accumulation strategy.
BNY Mellon integrates USDC as first stablecoin on Digital Asset Custody platform
USDC has been integrated as the first stablecoin on BNY Mellon's Digital Asset Custody platform. This integration allows institutional clients to hold and manage USDC through BNY Mellon's custody infrastructure.
Here’s Why Galaxy Just Slashed Clarity Act Odds In Half
Galaxy Digital reduced estimated CLARITY Act passage odds from an implied higher percentage to 50% on June 26. The reduction was attributed to a shrinking Senate calendar and increased competition for floor time before the August recess.
Strategy raises STRC dividend to 12%, locks in $3B reserve plan to cover preferred stock obligations
Strategy increased its STRC dividend to 12% and established a $3 billion reserve plan to cover preferred stock obligations. The reserve plan locks in funds specifically designated for managing preferred stock obligations.
MicroStrategy Stops Just Hoarding Bitcoin — Now It Will Manage It Like Smart Money
MicroStrategy announced a Digital Credit Capital Framework on June 29, 2026, featuring a $1.25 billion Bitcoin monetization program and $2 billion in repurchase authorizations. The company plans to treat Bitcoin as flexible capital rather than a static holding.
Saylor’s Strategy Responds to Critics With New Plan to Protect BTC Exposure
Michael Saylor announced a new plan to protect Bitcoin exposure through a specific financial mechanism. The announcement came after criticism regarding his strategy for managing the company's Bitcoin holdings.
Saylor's Strategy initiates buybacks and bitcoin monetization program, lifts STRC dividend
Saylor's Strategy authorized up to $2 billion in share buybacks and established a program enabling future bitcoin sales to support liquidity needs. The company also lifted its STRC dividend as part of this new capital management framework.
Tether's USDT jumps to 8.5% premium in India after crypto payment crackdown
Disruptions from raids on crypto payment firms in Bengaluru reduced the supply of USDT on Indian platforms, causing the stablecoin's price to rise more than 8.5% above the dollar. This premium is roughly double the usual gap between local and global USDT prices.
3 Fan Tokens to Watch During the World Cup Knockouts
Fan tokens for Argentina, Brazil, and Spain are identified as ones to monitor as World Cup knockout rounds start. Prices for these tokens are dividing as the tournament progresses into elimination matches.
Nobody Knows Who Stole $18.5M in ADA, Including the Company That Built the Wallet
129 million ADA worth $18.5 million was moved from SecondFi wallets, and Emurgo, the wallet's builder, cannot identify who transferred the funds. ADA's price declined 21% following the incident.
Vitalik Buterin says crypto’s most powerful idea isn't nearly ready for use
Indistinguishability obfuscation, a cryptographic technique that could function as a trustless intermediary, remains too slow for practical applications despite its theoretical potential. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin identified this technology as crypto's most powerful idea while noting that current versions lack the performance necessary for actual deployment.
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Headed for Rare Back-to-Back Quarterly Loss
Bitcoin experienced significant outflows of $1.79 billion from ETFs last week. If the pattern from previous downturns continues, the cryptocurrency could potentially recover, though it faces the possibility of consecutive quarterly losses.
Senator Lummis Takes Fire at Jamie Dimon: Here’s a Hard July 4 Deadline for the CLARITY Act
The CLARITY Act's compromise text will be released over the July 4 weekend, with a Senate floor vote targeted for July. Senator Lummis responded to Jamie Dimon's criticism of stablecoins while pushing forward the legislative timeline.
FundBank becomes IRACE Digital in bid to bridge traditional finance and crypto
FundBank rebranded to IRACE Digital and expanded into digital asset custody, liquidity, and execution services. John Cronin, the former CEO of Zodia Custody, assumed leadership of the organization.
Tether CEO Confirms New Partnership to Offer Tokenized Gold-Backed Loans
Tokenized gold can now serve as collateral for cryptocurrency loans through a new partnership. The program expands Tether's stablecoin applications by enabling users to borrow digital assets using physical gold holdings as backing.
Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein
Prediction-market platforms are consolidating exchange, clearing, and brokerage infrastructure internally rather than using external providers. This operational model change could trigger mergers and acquisitions while raising antitrust and regulatory concerns.
Bitcoin hovers below $60,000 as crypto braces for a pivotal week
Bitcoin traded at $59,800 after gaining 0.6% while Solana rose 2%. Derivatives data and chart formations indicate potential further price declines ahead.
South Korea’s New Rules Put Crypto Treasury Firms at Risk of Major Delisting
Revised KOSDAQ regulations taking effect July 1 impose new retention rules that put South Korean Digital Asset Treasury firms at delisting risk. Several companies holding Bitcoin profits now face potential removal from public markets under these reformed trading regulations.
Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting
Indistinguishability obfuscation could enable private and collusion-resistant cryptocurrency voting on blockchains without requiring trusted intermediaries. The technology currently remains too impractical for real-world implementation.
Ukraine Takes $8.3M in Seized Crypto Under State Management in a First
Ukraine's asset-recovery agency ARMA took control of 8.3 million USDT seized from an alleged hacking ring. The cryptocurrency was transferred to a wallet managed by the state agency in what represents a first for Ukraine's handling of confiscated digital assets.
Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms
Germany has approved 244 cryptocurrency companies across EU and EEA jurisdictions under MiCA licensing, leading the authorization race ahead of a July 1 deadline. France and the Netherlands also rank among the top regulatory hubs for crypto company approvals.