Month: June 2026

Crypto

Bitcoin ETFs News: BlackRock Filed to Launch an ETF That Pays 8-12% APY And Goldman Sachs Is Right Behind It

In Bitcoin ETF news today, BlackRock filed a Form 8-A with the SEC on June 11, 2026 to register its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, ticker BITA, for Nasdaq listing, the clearest signal yet that the fund is days away…

Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products by Acquiring Siiibo Securities

The deal is for $13 million. The third-largest corporate holder of bitcoin has made another move to strengthen its cryptocurrency presence by agreeing to acquire Siiibo Securities, a licensed Type I securities company and a “pioneer of Japan’s online…

Metaplanet acquires Siiibo Securities in first major M&A transaction

Metaplanet has agreed to acquire Japanese securities firm Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1 billion, adding a licensed brokerage platform that it plans to use for Bitcoin-linked investment products and yield-focused offerings. Summary Metaplanet will acquire Siiibo Securities for JPY 2.1…

XRP Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Since October 2025 as Santiment Flags Trader Fatigue

Key Takeaways XRP sentiment has hit an 8-month low, matching its October 2025 trough, per Santiment. XRP is currently trading near $1.13, down about 38% in 2026, with the $1 support level now within reach. Santiment notes XRP’s sharpest rebounds…

South Korea says tokenized stocks may be taxed under existing laws

South Korea’s tax authorities are preparing to treat tokenized stocks as securities rather than virtual assets, a move that could bring the rapidly growing sector into the country’s existing taxation framework once financial regulators finalize their legal interpretation. Summary South…

Figure Buys Kiavi for $717M as It Targets $200 Billion Lending Market

Key Takeaways Figure agreed to buy Kiavi for $717M, adding AI-powered real estate lending technology. Figure expects $7B+ annual loan volume and targets 40%+ first-lien share by 2027. Sixth Street backs the deal as Figure expands tokenized lending via Figure…

Bitcoin Jumps, Oil Drops as Trump Calls Off Planned Iran Strikes

Moreover, the POTUS said the permanent peace deal between the two nations is almost done. Bitcoin’s price experienced a noteworthy uptick over the past hour or so, jumping from $62,300 to a multi-day peak of $63,700. At the same…

NFT

Citi Rolls Out Tokenized Receipts for Private Company Shares

Citigroup on June 11, 2026, began rolling out a product that allows wealthy clients and institutional investors to trade shares of private companies as tokens on a blockchain, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).  The product is initially open…

HashKey stock jumps 10% after HK$100M share buyback approval

HashKey Holdings Limited approved a share repurchase plan of up to HK$100 million as its Hong Kong-listed stock rebounded after recent pressure. Summary HashKey approved a HK$100 million buyback using company funds, excluding global offering proceeds from repurchases. The buyback…

Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law

Key Takeaways Donizette filed Bill 2946/2026 to next enforce mandatory registration across Brazil’s crypto market. The bill codifies Resolution 519 of 2025, thereby bringing statutory stability to VASP regulatory standards. After Tuesday’s debut, the Chamber of Deputies will next debate…