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Bitcoin, ether decline as Fed signals inflation focus over growth
Bitcoin and ether fell following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady while signaling greater concern about inflation than economic growth under new Chair Kevin Warsh.
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Bitcoin spot ETFs see net outflows; Fidelity's FBTC leads inflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net outflow of $82.2M on June 17, though Fidelity's FBTC attracted $14M in inflows. Ethereum spot ETFs also saw $29.4M in net outflows, with Grayscale's mini trust leading the decline.
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France mandates quantum-resistant encryption for product certification by 2027
France's cybersecurity agency will require quantum-resistant encryption for product certification starting 2027, with full compliance expected by 2030. The move signals growing regulatory focus on post-quantum cryptography standards.
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Ark Invest boosts Coinbase stake, trims Robinhood position
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest purchased $18.4M in Coinbase shares while reducing its Robinhood holdings by $29M across its ETF portfolio, signaling a shift in positioning between the two retail trading platforms.
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CME plans lawsuit against CFTC over Kalshi perpetual futures approval
CME CEO Terrence Duffy announced the exchange intends to sue the CFTC, arguing that Kalshi's perpetual futures product should not have been approved as it doesn't meet Dodd-Frank's swap definition.
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Kentucky sues Polymarket, Kalshi and crypto exchanges over sports betting contracts
Kentucky filed a lawsuit against prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, along with Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, alleging they offered sports event contracts without proper licensing in the state.
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Tether discontinues gold-backed aUSDT stablecoin
Tether is winding down its gold-backed derivative stablecoin aUSDT to concentrate resources on core products with stronger user adoption and liquidity.
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Bitcoin whale wallets hit 3-month high, now hold 35.8% of supply
Wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC have accumulated to 7.17M BTC, reaching a three-month peak and representing over one-third of circulating supply, according to Santiment data.
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Ark Invest shifts holdings: buys Coinbase, sells Robinhood stake
Ark Investment Trust purchased $18M in Coinbase shares while reducing its Robinhood position by $29M. The trades occurred as Coinbase stock declined 2.57% and Robinhood rose 8.78%.
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Ondo Finance expands tokenized assets to 430+ stocks and ETFs across chains
Ondo Finance added 173 tokenized stocks and ETFs to its Ondo Global Markets platform, now offering 430+ assets across Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain, including exposure to AI, robotics, quantum, and defense sectors.
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Arthur Hayes accumulates 1,500 ETH in recent purchase
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes acquired 1,500 ETH in a transaction valued around $2.63M, according to Cointelegraph's on-chain monitoring.
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CME to challenge CFTC's perpetual futures approval in court
CME Group CEO announced plans to sue the CFTC, arguing perpetual futures should be classified as swaps under Dodd-Frank rather than approved as futures products.
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CME Group to sue CFTC over perpetual futures approval decision
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced the exchange plans to file a lawsuit against the CFTC in response to its approval of perpetual futures contracts.
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LeoDex launches analytics dashboard for NEAR protocol growth
LeoDex introduced a tracking tool to monitor NEAR's expansion as a major agentic crosschain protocol, highlighting NEAR Intents' role as a top route provider for crosschain swaps.
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Large USDC deposit flows into Aave protocol
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 135 million USDC from an unknown address to Aave, signaling potential liquidity provision or positioning activity on the lending platform.
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CME to challenge CFTC's approval of crypto perpetual futures
CME Group plans to sue the CFTC over its May approval allowing platforms like Coinbase and Kalshi to offer regulated perpetual futures, arguing they should be classified as swaps under Dodd-Frank rather than futures.
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France to require quantum-resistant encryption for certified security products by 2027
French government cybersecurity researchers will stop certifying non-quantum-resistant security products starting in 2027, raising questions about Bitcoin and crypto asset protection against future quantum threats.
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ECB's Lagarde reportedly opposed Binance EU entry; France emerges as last MiCA option
ECB President Christine Lagarde allegedly pushed back against Binance's European market access in talks with Greece, potentially influencing Greece's rejection of the exchange's MiCA license application. France is now seen as Binance's remaining pathway to maintain EU market access.
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Fed expected to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting amid inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve is anticipated to maintain interest rates at its Wednesday meeting under new leadership, with potential rate increases being considered to address rising inflation pressures.
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ECB official: further rate hike to 2.5% would remain in neutral zone
ECB's Sleijpen indicated that an additional rate increase to 2.5% would still place policy in neutral territory under current economic analysis, signaling room for further tightening.
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Warsh's debut Fed meeting signals focus on communication strategy over rate moves
Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Federal Reserve chair is expected to keep rates steady, but markets are watching for changes in how the central bank communicates policy—a shift that could influence broader financial conditions and crypto sentiment.
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Bhutan moves $34.6M Bitcoin to Binance, raising questions about potential sale
Arkham Intelligence reports that Bhutan's Binance deposit address received $34.61M in Bitcoin, with $18.26M from tagged Bhutan holdings. The nation's total BTC reserves now stand at $113.69M, sparking speculation about possible liquidation.
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CoinMENA partners with Standard Chartered on UAE payment infrastructure
CoinMENA has partnered with Standard Chartered to enhance fiat payment rails in the UAE. Separately, Revolut reportedly obtained central bank licenses ahead of a local market entry.
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Inveniam to acquire MANTRA in tokenized RWA expansion
Inveniam announced plans to acquire MANTRA, strengthening its position in tokenized real-world assets and digital private markets infrastructure.
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Bipartisan Senate resolution opposes potential pardon for SBF
U.S. senators introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing opposition to a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder convicted of fraud.
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Bittensor proposal would let validators allocate yield across subnets
A Bittensor code proposal called Root Reborn would allow TAO validators to choose which subnets to fund and reinvest earnings into, rather than forcing constant sales of subnet tokens to pay stakers. The change is under review and not yet live.
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Warsh Fed debut may roil bond markets as investors parse inflation stance
Kevin Warsh's first press conference as Fed chair is expected to trigger Treasury volatility. Markets are watching for hawkish or dovish signals on inflation as the Fed holds rates steady and signals a neutral policy shift.
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Singapore's MAS adds Bybit to investor alert list
Singapore's Monetary Authority has placed Bybit on its Investor Alert List, signaling regulatory scrutiny of the cryptocurrency exchange.
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Moody's embeds machine-readable credit ratings on Solana via Alpha Ledger
Moody's, one of the world's three major credit rating agencies, has made its ratings machine-readable and embedded them at scale on Solana through Alpha Ledger, marking a step toward bringing credit intelligence onchain for institutional RWA use cases.
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Binance launches bStocks for round-the-clock on-chain stock trading
Binance is offering both traditional stock access and bStocks, an on-chain tokenized version enabling 24/7 trading with blockchain flexibility alongside conventional market hours.
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Plasma One mobile app launches on iOS, Android coming later this month
Plasma announced the iOS release of its Plasma One app with early access for XPL token holders. New users joining within seven days receive complimentary Core tier access for one year. Android version expected later in the month.
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Warsh Fed debut may trigger bond-market repricing on rate outlook
Kevin Warsh's first press conference as Fed Chair could reset inflation and rate expectations, with portfolio managers warning his policy tone may quickly reprice financial conditions and revive Treasury volatility.
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Polymarket insider case, Tornado Cash retrial, Celsius CEO sentencing motion advance in 2026
Three high-profile crypto legal cases are progressing: the Polymarket insider trading investigation, a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, and former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky's motion to vacate his sentence are all expected to move forward in late 2026.
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Inveniam to acquire Mantra following OM token collapse
Inveniam announced plans to acquire Mantra, a blockchain project that has been recovering from its OM token's collapse and sustained market headwinds over the past year.
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Bitcoin long-term holders reach record 79% of supply amid minimal coin reactivation
Long-term holders now control 79% of Bitcoin's circulating supply—an all-time high—while old coin reactivation has fallen to its lowest level since 2012, indicating weak selling pressure in the market.
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Bipartisan senators oppose potential pardon for FTX founder SBF
Senators Gallego and Lummis introduced a bipartisan resolution formally opposing any presidential clemency for Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder convicted of fraud.
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SpaceX IPO draws risk capital from crypto markets
SpaceX surged to $2.6 trillion market cap within days of its IPO, becoming the world's sixth-largest company and reportedly attracting investment flows that would otherwise target crypto assets.
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UK neobank Plasma launches stablecoin banking app on proprietary blockchain
British neobank Plasma has released Plasma One, a stablecoin-focused banking application operating on its own blockchain infrastructure.
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US retail sales surge past forecast in May
US retail sales rose 0.9% in May, outpacing the 0.5% consensus estimate. Stronger consumer spending signals resilience in the economy.
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Bitcoin trades below $65K as Fed holds rates amid elevated inflation
Bitcoin remains below $65,000 as the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates while inflation remains near three-year highs. Warsh's first FOMC meeting adds policy uncertainty.
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