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Congress includes CBDC ban through 2030 in housing bill deal
US House and Senate leaders agreed on a housing bill that includes a temporary prohibition on central bank digital currency development through 2030.
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Crypto PAC-backed candidate Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP primary
Barry Moore, who received record crypto PAC funding in this election cycle, won the Alabama Republican Senate primary. The result underscores growing political influence of the crypto industry's fundraising apparatus.
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Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see modest inflows; BlackRock products lead
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $10.1M in net inflows on June 16, with BlackRock's IBIT accounting for $16.4M. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $9.6M in inflows the prior day, led by BlackRock's ETHA at $17.3M.
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EU MiCA compliance deadline may affect majority of regional crypto users
A significant portion of EU crypto users could face disruption as platforms prepare for MiCA's July compliance deadline, according to reporting on regulatory readiness.
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Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hits historic cycle-low level as holders accumulate
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio reached a threshold that has preceded every major cycle bottom since 2015, though historically such signals have led to extended consolidation rather than immediate rallies. Holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June.
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Illinois governor signs crypto transaction tax into law
Illinois has approved a state-level financial transaction tax on cryptocurrency trades, drawing criticism from industry groups who note no comparable tax exists on traditional securities in other U.S. states.
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Illinois digital asset tax signed into law; crypto advocates warn of exodus
Illinois Governor Pritzker signed the state's digital asset tax into law. Crypto advocates argue the measure will push innovation and builders out of Illinois.
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Congress housing deal includes pause on Fed CBDC issuance until 2030
Congress reached agreement on a major housing bill that includes a provision delaying Federal Reserve authority to issue a central bank digital currency until 2030, per Bloomberg reporting.
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World Liberty Financial approaches federal trust charter approval for stablecoin operations
World Liberty Financial, backed by Trump, is nearing approval for a federal trust bank charter from the OCC, which would enable it to issue and redeem its USD1 stablecoin under unified federal oversight.
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Gaming groups push Senate to restrict prediction markets in crypto bill
US gaming industry organizations have urged Congress to prohibit sports and casino-style prediction markets as part of proposed crypto market structure legislation, according to reporting.
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Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade enters final testing phase for 2026 launch
Ethereum developers have begun full-scale testing of the Glamsterdam upgrade on private networks, the final phase before public testnet deployment. The upgrade targets Layer 1 scaling improvements including Enshrined Proposer-Builder Separation and Block-Level Access Lists.
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Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin crosses $1.64B in total supply
Ripple's USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed $1.64 billion in circulation, marking continued growth in the stablecoin market segment.
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Gaming, tribal groups, unions push to exclude sports prediction markets from crypto bill
Gaming industry, tribal groups, and unions are urging U.S. lawmakers to ban prediction markets from offering sports wagers in pending crypto legislation, according to reporting.
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Crypto-backed PAC Fairshake secures Senate win with $12M spend in Alabama race
Fairshake, a crypto-focused political action committee, spent over $12 million supporting GOP candidate Barry Moore in Alabama's Senate primary runoff, which Moore won. The PAC reported $150 million in remaining funds and signaled plans to expand pro-crypto influence in the Senate.
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Senators push Treasury to preserve state role in stablecoin regulation
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has urged the Treasury Department to apply stablecoin laws in a manner that maintains state authority and participation in the regulatory framework.
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Arthur Hayes wallet accumulates 1,400 ETH in recent purchase
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports a wallet linked to BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes acquired 1,400 ETH (~$2.51M) in a recent transaction.
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China's digital yuan hub partners with 26 banks to scale cross-border payments
China's digital yuan operation centre has signed agreements with 26 financial institutions to expand cross-border payment capabilities and accelerate global adoption of its central bank digital currency, per Reuters.
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Whale geministar.eth accumulates 32K ETH in two days
On-chain tracker Lookonchain reports that wallet geministar.eth purchased over 32,000 ETH (~$57M) across two days, including an 11,142 ETH buy. Large whale accumulation is tracked as a potential market indicator.
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Tom Lee's Bitmine acquires 20,000 ETH in large institutional purchase
Bitmine, the investment firm led by analyst Tom Lee, purchased 20,000 ETH (approximately $35.85M) through FalconX, signaling continued institutional interest in Ethereum.
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China enlists 26 banks for cross-border digital yuan network
China has onboarded 26 financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, to participate in its cross-border digital yuan payment system, signaling continued CBDC infrastructure development.
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SEC Chair Atkins signals overhaul of IPO framework to broaden investor access
SEC Chair Paul Atkins announced the agency is revamping its public company regulatory rules to make initial public offerings more accessible to retail investors, signaling a shift in the regulator's approach to capital markets.
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Trader exits $HYPE position, reallocates to UNI and maintains BTC/ZEC holdings
On-chain data shows trader Garrett Jin liquidated his HYPE holdings at $73.6 per token for a $2.83M gain, then moved capital into UNI. His portfolio now includes significant long positions in BTC, ZEC, and UNI.
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Large USDC deposit to Aave signals whale activity
Whale Alert detected a transfer of ~135M USDC to Aave, indicating significant liquidity movement into the lending protocol.
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Bitmine acquires 20,000 ETH in large institutional purchase
Bitmine, associated with analyst Tom Lee, purchased 20,000 ETH (~$35.85M) from FalconX, according to on-chain data tracked by Lookonchain.
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Bipartisan senators push Treasury for clarity on state role in GENIUS Act
Senator Cynthia Lummis and bipartisan colleagues are calling on the Treasury Department to clarify how states can participate in the GENIUS Act framework.
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Hyperliquid ETFs attract $172M in assets as HYPE token reaches new high
Hyperliquid-linked ETFs have accumulated $172 million in assets since their launch, coinciding with the HYPE token reaching an all-time high valuation.
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Lummis-backed Clarity Act allocates $150M for digital asset law enforcement
Senator Lummis announced that the Clarity Act includes $150 million in funding directed toward law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute cryptocurrency scams and illicit actors.
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Ledn eyes institutional growth in bitcoin-backed lending market
Ledn, which claims 30% of the consumer bitcoin-backed lending market, originated $1.4B in loans in 2025 and projects the broader market could expand significantly as securitization draws institutional capital.
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Dubai's DMCC partners with Tether on blockchain and tokenized finance
Dubai's DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) has signed a strategic agreement with Tether to advance blockchain infrastructure and tokenized financial services in the region.
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Y Combinator's Locus AI automates business creation and USDC settlement
Y Combinator-backed startup Locus lets users pitch business ideas via messaging apps, with AI handling operations and settling payments in USDC stablecoin.
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Kraken launches regulated perpetual futures for US traders
Kraken has opened a regulated domestic route for US traders to access perpetual futures, filling a gap that previously forced them to use offshore platforms.
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BlackRock launches BITA Bitcoin ETF with yield-focused structure
BlackRock introduced a new Bitcoin ETF (BITA) that prioritizes income generation over full price appreciation, offering double-digit yields to investors.
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Ondo Finance partners with Mirae Asset to tokenize Global X ETFs
Ondo Finance announced a partnership with Mirae Asset, a $721B asset manager, to tokenize Global X exchange-traded funds on blockchain.
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Hyperliquid ETFs attract $172M in early inflows as HYPE token reaches new peak
Hyperliquid-linked ETFs have drawn $172 million since their launch, while the HYPE token hit an all-time high. The inflows coincide with a $5.6 billion outflow from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, suggesting some capital rotation.
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BlackRock launches Bitcoin income ETF using covered call strategy
BlackRock introduced a new Bitcoin ETF (BITA) that holds Bitcoin and its existing Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), generating yield by selling call options on up to 35% of IBIT holdings.
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South Korea charges 23 in crypto laundering probe linked to Cambodian fraud scheme
South Korean authorities have charged 23 individuals in connection with cryptocurrency laundering tied to an $11 million scam operation based in Cambodia.
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BofA Bull & Bear Indicator flashes sell signal, but peak sentiment not yet reached
Bank of America's latest fund manager survey shows investor sentiment near peak levels with a Bull & Bear Indicator reading of 8.9 (a technical sell signal), though not at a major market top. Managers trimmed equity and tech exposure while adding Japan and bank positions.
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Robinhood cuts 10% of staff amid Q1 trading slowdown
Robinhood laid off roughly 10% of its workforce while CEO Vlad Tenev claimed the business remains strong despite weak first-quarter trading activity.
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New Fed Chair Warsh leads first FOMC meeting June 16–17
Kevin Warsh takes the helm as Federal Reserve Chair for his inaugural FOMC policy meeting, a key macro event that influences broader market sentiment and crypto valuations.
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BlackRock launches Bitcoin covered-call ETF on Nasdaq
BlackRock's BITA, a Bitcoin covered-call ETF designed to generate 15–25% annual yield, began trading on Nasdaq today. The product represents institutional expansion into structured Bitcoin exposure.
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