Bitwise Sees Bottom Forming Ahead of Fall Rally
Key Takeaways Bitwise CIO says Strategy’s volatility reflects a typical late-cycle leverage unwind, not structural weakness in bitcoin demand. He argues the current phase is excess leverage removal, historically a precursor to new bull markets. The executive cites fear, valuation…
Bitcoin Transactions per Day Rebound in 2026, Reaching Third-Busiest Day Ever
Key Takeaways Bitcoin logged 862,979 transactions on June 23, 2026, the third-highest day since 2009. Blockchair data shows 2026 transaction medians already top full-year 2024 and 2025 marks. June 2026 transactions averaged 651,655 daily, up 90% from June 2025’s 342,866…
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Losing Power: What Matters More
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor says halvings no longer fully explain bitcoin’s market behavior. Institutional flows are replacing retail cycles as the main driver of adoption. ETFs, corporate treasuries, sovereign reserves and credit markets are key growth channels. Why Is Saylor…
France World Cup Winning Odds Climb to 35% as Polymarket Volume Tops $3.9 Billion
Key Takeaways France holds a 35.4% chance to win the World Cup on Polymarket’s $3.9 billion market. Kalshi’s World Cup market reached $961,962,750 in volume, with France trading at 35.5%. Prediction platforms processed $50.69 billion in June, with Kalshi holding…
How the Mighty Have Fallen. But That’s Crypto, Baby!
The stock market pushed higher once again this week, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in the green, and the Dow Jones staging a massive rally to new all-time highs as of Friday morning. The dollar continues to show strength….
Donald Trump’s TRUMP Token Leaves Nearly a Million Buyers Down $3.81B
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump generated a $636 million payout from his TRUMP memecoin while 988,905 buyers lost $3.81 billion. Advanced crypto traders using automated tools took $4 billion in profits before the $TRUMP coin crashed 97%. NYU’s Stephen Gillers…
Kenyan Treasury Pushes 30% Reserve Requirement as Stablecoin Firms Warn of Higher Costs
Key Takeaways Kenya’s National Treasury proposed a mandate forcing stablecoin issuers to hold 30% of reserves in local banks. Crypto platforms warn the rule could trap liquidity and increase remittance costs across Kenya. Industry leaders seek to continue 2026 talks…
Russia Finalizes Preparations for Nationwide CBDC Rollout
Key Takeaways Russia scheduled the digital ruble for a September launch, integrating top banks into the network. The central bank plans to host CBDC wallets on private balance sheets, boosting commercial adoption. Officials are designing ruble smart contracts, giving businesses…
Queensland Mother Discovered a $1.1 Million Lottery Win on Facebook
Key Takeaways Facebook helped reveal a June 6, 2026, jackpot after an unregistered ticket delayed the alert. Lott Members Club highlighted how unregistered tickets can leave 1.6M AUD winners undiscovered. Queensland couple plans to use the June 6, 2026, prize…
Hyperliquid Helps VALR Launch Over 200 Perpetual Markets as Decentralized Liquidity Gains Ground
Key Takeaways VALR and Hyperliquid debut 200+ markets as on‑chain perps volume tops hundreds of billions daily. Gianluca Sacco says VALR’s 24/7 access to FX, equities and crypto expands South Africa’s regulated perp trading. Hyperliquid’s rise and 2023–2026 perp growth…
