Month: June 2026

Michael Saylor says this Bitcoin metric shows Strategy’s real risk

Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of Strategy, said Bitcoin treasury firms need more than one measure to track their exposure to Bitcoin.  Summary Saylor says CEBE BPS shows Bitcoin exposure after debt and preferred stock claims are counted. BPS tracks…

NFT

Major​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Developments in Crypto Gaming

It wasn’t long ago that crypto gaming was considered a tiny offshoot of the gaming world, but now it represents one of the most thrilling segments of digital entertainment by far. Players these days are no longer satisfied with receiving…

Traders Bet $16.4M on Bitcoin Staying Below $75K Through June — Here’s the Full Breakdown

Key Takeaways Polymarket’s $42.7M bitcoin 2026 market gives just 19% odds to a $100K price, with 53% betting on a sub-$50K dip. Kalshi traders set a $66K year-end forecast on $25.8M in volume, with the highest probability in the $50K–$55K…

Crypto

Ripple (XRP) Funds Continue to Defy Crypto ETF Downtrend With Fresh Inflows

XRP’s price has also recovered a small portion of the recently lost value. In times when almost all exchange-traded funds tracking cryptocurrencies are deep in the red, the spot XRP funds have continuously managed to defy the trend by…

Crypto

Bitcoin mining difficulty just had its 11th-biggest drop ever

Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 10.09% after lower prices pushed weaker miners offline and slowed block production. Summary Bitcoin’s 10.09% difficulty drop gave active miners more output after weaker operators paused machines offline. Galaxy Research tied the adjustment to June’s Bitcoin…

The End of SWIFT’s Monopoly? China Tees up Commercial Launch of Rival Digital Network

Key Takeaways China prepares a commercial Mbridge rollout to challenge SWIFT, after processing 470B yuan in volume. Sheikh Mansour sent 50M digital dirhams via Mbridge in 2024, showing the readiness of the system. Wang Jian stated Mbridge will next boost…

Bitcoin Price Jumps Above $65K as Trump Announces Official Deal With Iran

“I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz,” added the POTUS. Bitcoin’s price is on the move on Sunday evening, jumping past $65,000 for the first time in approximately ten days. The impressive price jump…

Crypto

Ripple targets $1B revenue run rate without counting XRP holdings

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has put a clear number on the company’s 2026 business goal.  Summary Ripple’s revenue target separates operating income from XRP holdings, aiming to calm balance sheet concerns. Hidden Road, RLUSD, and treasury tools give Ripple more…

Financial Advisors Managing $175 Trillion Are Eyeing These Crypto Sectors Instead of Bitcoin

Financial advisors are still bullish on crypto, but stablecoins and blockchain applications are now attracting more institutional attention than Bitcoin. Despite the current market downturn, Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise, said recent conversations with more than 40…

Sui Blockchain Registers $65 Billion in Stablecoin Volume Following Major Fee Removal Protocol

Key Takeaways Mysten Labs cut Sui fees, driving $65B volumes since June 10 after making stablecoins transactions free. Certik noted Sui hit $2.27T in volume since early 2024, focusing on B2B markets and retail use. Adeniyi Abiodun states Sui aims…