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.
El Salvador Claims It’s Buying Bitcoin Daily, But the IMF Disagrees
El Salvador claims to be purchasing bitcoin daily while holding 7,696 BTC worth approximately 460 million dollars. IMF loan conditions prohibit the country from making new public-sector bitcoin purchases.
XRP ETF Inflows Hit 8-Week Streak: Will Bitcoin ETF Outflows Continue?
XRP ETFs recorded $22.99 million in net inflows last week, continuing an eight-week streak of positive flows. Bitcoin ETFs experienced outflows worth hundreds of millions as Bitcoin's price dropped below $60,000.
Europe’s unlicensed crypto firms face ‘wipeout’ as MiCA deadline hits
Unauthorized cryptocurrency service providers in Europe must cease operations by July 1 when the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation's transition period expires. ESMA urged these firms to wind down their businesses in an organized way rather than face regulatory enforcement action.
BTC price RSI prints key 2026 signal: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin's relative strength index showed a divergence pattern as the price approached $60,000, with analysts comparing current levels to the $30,000 mark from the 2022 bear market. The RSI signal emerged during the second quarter and June candle close period.
Bitcoin Cycle Timing: Could the Next BTC Bottom Arrive in October 2026?
Bitcoin's historical cycles suggest a potential major bottom could occur in October 2026, approximately one year after the previous peak. This timing pattern is based on observed cyclical behavior in Bitcoin's price movements over multiple market cycles.
Kiwoom eyes Bithumb stake as Korean brokerages push into crypto: Report
Kiwoom Securities is seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb. Korean brokerages are moving into crypto ahead of new FSC regulatory reforms scheduled for July.
Bitcoin falls into a technical no man’s land as major support levels sit miles away
Bitcoin is trading below key technical and onchain valuation levels. Historical bear market patterns suggest a potential bottom closer to $45,000.
VELVET Jumps 300% in a Week on Aerodrome Move, Despite Market Downturn
VELVET token increased 303% over one week despite broader market decline. Traders anticipate the price reaching $2, driven by two catalysts related to an Aerodrome move.
Galaxy cuts CLARITY Act odds to 50% as Senate floor time narrows
Galaxy reduced its probability estimate for the CLARITY Act passing in 2026 to 50% due to limited Senate floor time before the August recess. The firm cited narrowing legislative opportunities as the primary reason for the downward revision of passage odds.
Bitcoin Price Prediction for July 2026: Worst-Ever ETF Month Opens $42,000 Risk
Bitcoin entered July 2026 trading near $59,500 after experiencing one of its worst months on record for exchange-traded funds. The price faces a $42,000 downside risk from a bearish chart pattern combined with fading on-chain demand.
As Exchanges Delist Monero, GhostSwap Keeps It Swappable – No KYC
Major centralized exchanges delisted privacy coins in 2024, with Binance removing Monero trading by February 20, 2024, and OKX delisting Monero, Zcash, and Dash. GhostSwap continues offering swaps for these coins without requiring know-your-customer verification.
‘Engineers, Not Business Operators’: Why Loopring Is Shutting Down Its DEX
Loopring is shutting down its decentralized exchange and will distribute funds directly to users while covering all transaction fees. Users are not required to take any action to receive their assets.
XRP ETFs Stay in the Green Despite Massive Outflows Logged by BTC and ETH ETFs
XRP exchange-traded funds remained in positive territory while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced significant outflows during a week of broad cryptocurrency market capital flight. XRP ETFs bucked the trend despite the overall downturn affecting other major cryptocurrency investment products.