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BitGo cuts 15% of staff, refocuses on stablecoins and AI infrastructure
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe announced the company will reduce its workforce by approximately 15%, redirecting resources toward security, trading, stablecoins, settlement, and AI-driven infrastructure. The company characterizes the layoffs as a one-time adjustment.
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CFTC proposes unified data reporting framework for event contracts
The CFTC is seeking public input on new data reporting rules for fully collateralized event contracts, moving away from its previous case-by-case no-action letter approach.
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SharpLink resumes ETH buying after 8 months, receives 5,000 ETH
On-chain tracker reports SharpLink acquired 5,000 ETH (~$7.85M) from FalconX, marking its first purchase in 8 months. The entity now holds 876,285 ETH with an average cost basis around $3,609.
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BitGo cuts 15% of workforce in restructuring move
Crypto custody and infrastructure provider BitGo has laid off 15% of staff. CEO Mike Belshe characterized the reduction as a one-time action and said the company does not anticipate further cuts.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M in stablecoin
Whale Alert detected a 250 million USDC mint at the USDC Treasury, representing a significant stablecoin issuance event on-chain.
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Polymarket hit by third-party breach; $3M in user funds stolen
Polymarket's website frontend was compromised via a third-party provider breach, enabling attackers to steal approximately $3 million in user assets—mostly pUSD stablecoin converted to ETH. Fewer than 15 accounts were affected; the platform says the flaw is patched and victims will be reimbursed.
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Aave founder denies discount sale rumors, previews Aavenomics 3.0 buyback
Stani Kulechov addressed speculation about AAVE token sales, reaffirming that all protocol revenue flows to the Aave DAO. He also signaled an upcoming Aavenomics 3.0 update featuring an automated buyback mechanism.
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Large USDC deposit to Aave signals whale activity
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 135.6 million USDC to Aave, according to Whale Alert. The move may indicate positioning in the lending protocol.
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BitGo cuts workforce by ~15%, refocuses on security and AI infrastructure
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe announced a nearly 15% workforce reduction to concentrate resources on security, trading, stablecoins, and AI-powered infrastructure development.
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Bitcoin tests $60K support as ETF outflows and options expiry loom
Bitcoin dipped to the low $60,000s amid $469M in ETF redemptions and a $10.6B quarterly options expiry on June 26. Negative gamma positioning is adding downward pressure on sentiment.
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Spark and Uniswap launch FX Layer stablecoin pool with $150M liquidity
Spark is migrating $150 million in liquidity from its USDS ecosystem to Uniswap v4 to establish a foundational pool for a new stablecoin trading layer called FX Layer.
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Pardoned Binance founder CZ pursues VC ventures, calls prison experience character-building
Changpeng Zhao, the recently pardoned former Binance CEO, characterized his prison time as a positive personal development while pursuing venture-capital investments despite retaining a majority stake in the exchange.
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Uniswap and Spark partner on stablecoin FX infrastructure
Uniswap and Spark are collaborating to build shared liquidity and trading infrastructure for stablecoin foreign exchange markets, positioning for broader adoption as traditional financial players enter blockchain-based digital currencies.
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U.S. inflation reaches 3-year peak at 4.1%, raising rate-hike odds
U.S. inflation rose to 4.1% in May, the highest in over three years, while consumer spending and GDP growth remained solid. The data strengthens expectations for Federal Reserve rate increases later this year.
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Binance bStocks tokenized stocks product hits $100M in assets
Binance announced its bStocks tokenized equity product has reached $100 million in assets under management, marking a growth milestone for the platform's stock trading offering.
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JPMorgan flags retail deleveraging risk for tech stocks
JPMorgan warns retail investors are unwinding leveraged positions in options and margin accounts after reaching extreme levels, citing historical precedent from 2018 and 2021 that preceded multi-month tech corrections. The bank notes corporate and household leverage remain stable but cooling retail speculation could pressure tech shares.
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Europol disrupts infostealer malware, freezes €41M in stolen crypto
European police took down SocGholish, Amadey, and StealC malware operations that harvested cryptocurrency wallets and passwords, resulting in approximately €41 million in frozen digital assets.
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Kraken and Maple Finance launch on-chain warehouse for crypto-collateralized loans
Kraken and Maple Finance are building an on-chain facility to enable institutional loans backed by Bitcoin and Ethereum, adapting traditional asset-backed securities infrastructure to crypto collateral.
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MSTR and STRC stocks fall to 52-week lows
MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Stronghold Digital Mining (STRC) shares have declined to their lowest levels in the past year, signaling weakness in crypto-exposed equities.
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U.S. Q1 GDP revised to 2.1% annualized growth
U.S. first-quarter GDP growth was revised upward to 2.1% annualized from 1.6%, driven primarily by lower imports despite softer consumer spending.
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US personal spending contracted in May, missing forecasts
US personal spending declined 0.7% month-over-month in May, falling short of the expected 0.6% gain. The miss signals potential softening in consumer demand and may influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.
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US Q1 GDP revised up to 2.1% from 1.6% preliminary estimate
The US economy's first-quarter growth rate was revised upward to 2.1% annualized, beating the preliminary estimate of 1.6%, signaling stronger-than-initially-reported economic activity.
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US May PCE inflation meets expectations; core PCE steady
US May PCE rose 4.1% year-over-year and 0.4% month-over-month, matching forecasts. Core PCE also aligned with estimates at 3.4% annually and 0.3% monthly.
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Circle and Nomura partner on cross-border FX settlements in Japan
Stablecoin issuer Circle and Japanese financial firm Nomura announced a partnership to launch cross-border foreign exchange settlement services targeting Japan's $440B daily FX market, with deployment planned for next year.
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Binance to restrict EU onboarding under MiCA compliance from July 1
Binance will limit new user onboarding and certain services in the EU starting July 1 as MiCA regulations take effect, after failing to secure authorization from an EU member state. Existing users can continue withdrawals.
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USDC Treasury mints 250M tokens
Circle minted 250 million USDC tokens at the USDC Treasury, according to Whale Alert's on-chain monitoring.
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UK wealth advisors report blind spot on client crypto holdings
Over half of UK wealth advisors say most of their clients' crypto exposure falls outside their direct oversight, according to CoinShares research, highlighting a gap in institutional crypto portfolio visibility.
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SBI to acquire Bitbank for $289M, creating Japan's largest crypto custody group
Japanese financial conglomerate SBI announced acquisition of Bitbank, Japan's third-largest crypto exchange, for ¥46.7 billion. The deal will make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary and combine the group's crypto assets under custody to approximately ¥1.1 trillion, positioning it as the market leader in Japan.
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Micron earnings beat lifts crypto markets; BTC rebounds from sub-$60k sell-off
Strong Micron earnings results boosted global equities and crypto assets after Bitcoin fell below $60,000 in the previous session.
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Circle and Nomura partner on stablecoin FX settlement for Japanese firms
Circle and Nomura are collaborating to offer stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement for Japanese corporate clients, aligning with Japan's expanding regulated blockchain financial ecosystem.
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Bitcoin derivatives show panic signals ahead of PCE inflation data
Bitcoin derivatives markets are flashing stress indicators as traders brace for a weak core PCE reading, which could trigger a sharp market reversal.
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Tokenized gold requires transparency on custody and bankruptcy protection, says DGLD official
A representative from DGLD discusses concerns about tokenized gold assets, agreeing with Binance CEO's skepticism and emphasizing the importance of verifying physical gold location, custodian identity, and bankruptcy-remote ownership structures.
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Uniswap rolls out browser-based token auction tool to compete in launch market
Uniswap deployed a no-code token auction feature in its Web App using its Continuous Clearing Auction system, which aims to reduce bot sniping by clearing bids across blocks at a uniform price. The move positions Uniswap as a competitor to platforms like Pumpfun in the token-launch space.
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Bitcoin gains on tech earnings optimism; PCE inflation data next focus
Bitcoin rose 0.3% to $61,106 after touching a 20-month low, supported by strong earnings from Micron and Qualcomm that boosted risk appetite. Upcoming U.S. PCE inflation data is expected to influence Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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SBI Holdings acquires bitbank for $288.6M, pending Japan regulatory nod
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings is acquiring crypto exchange bitbank for $288.6M, combining operations to form Japan's largest crypto platform with 2.92M users and $6.8B in assets, subject to regulatory approval.
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STAY Network integrates AI and tokenized travel products into hotel booking
Staynex announced a platform combining AI, tokenized travel products, and community mechanics for hotel bookings. Executives discussed the STAY launch and roadmap in a Cointelegraph AMA.
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BlackRock deposits ~3,400 BTC and 5,100 ETH to Coinbase Prime
Lookonchain reports BlackRock moved approximately 3,410 BTC and 5,132 ETH to Coinbase Prime custody, signaling continued institutional accumulation activity.
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SBI Holdings to acquire Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank for $288.6M
SBI Holdings announced an agreement to acquire Bitbank, a Japanese cryptocurrency exchange, in a deal valued at $288.6 million. The transaction is expected to close around October 2026.
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BTC, ETH bounce on equity recovery but derivatives show persistent bearish setup
Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied alongside U.S. stocks from weekly lows, but bearish derivatives positioning and negative cumulative volume delta indicate the rebound may lack conviction.
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TRM Labs alleges CoinEx facilitated billions in flows to sanctioned Iranian entities
Blockchain analysis firm TRM Labs reported that CoinEx processed over $3.8 billion in transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian crypto firms. CoinEx has denied the allegations.
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