Joseph Rees

Bitcoin Steadies Around $64,000 as US and Iran Agree on Roadmap to a Final Deal Within 60 Days

Key Takeaways Qatar and Pakistan say the US and Iran agreed on a roadmap to a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks began at Switzerland’s Bürgenstock resort, with a Strait of Hormuz communication line set up. Bitcoin has swung…

How the Network Processed $309 Million in Stablecoins Last Month

Key Takeaways Sandeep Nailwal noted Polygon hit $309M in stablecoin volume in May, next leading Latam blockchain markets. Visa found that non-dollar stablecoin supply reached $1.2B, next transforming emerging payment markets. BRLA hit a $3.2M market cap, next scaling non-dollar…

SEC Commissioner: Tokenized Real-World Assets Could Address PSE Trading Lull

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo stated that the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) could address the ongoing trading lull in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Speaking during Philippine Blockchain Week, Quevedo announced that the commission is prepared…

Franklin Templeton Files New Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into BTC

Key Takeaways Franklin Templeton seeks SEC effectiveness for two funds combining stocks and bitcoin exposure. Instead, dividend proceeds would be routed into bitcoin-related holdings over time. Investors could see growing cryptocurrency allocations while retaining diversified equity exposure. Proposed ETFs Blend…

SEC Commissioner: Three Crypto Applicants Must Pay Penalty Before ‘StratBox’ Entry

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Rogelio Quevedo warned digital asset companies last Friday against launching without proper permits, stating that violators will face steep penalties. Speaking during Philippine Blockchain Week, Quevedo revealed that three platforms that offer crypto must…

Robert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin After Reversal as Gold Charts Signal ‘Massive’ Rise

Key Takeaways Kiyosaki is watching gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum charts and plans to buy after a reversal. He says broader economic and political conditions matter more than price alone. Kiyosaki believes gold and silver charts point to a major…

China Trims US Treasury Holdings to $651.1 Billion, Hitting an 18-Year Low – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways China cut U.S. debt holdings to $651.1B in April, rattling bond markets as net selling persists. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh kept rates steady, pushing back on Trump’s 1% plan. Global U.S. debt holdings hit $9.35T, next driving Japan’s…

Two Gold Bugs Stand Firm on Gold’s Rally, Lawrence Lepard Targets $1 Million Bitcoin

Key Takeaways Gold fell to $4,156 on June 19, its third straight weekly loss amid Fed rate hike bets. Goldman Sachs cut its 2026 gold target to $4,900 from $5,400 on June 13-20 data. Lawrence Lepard says bitcoin could reach…

Elon Musk Says Universal High Income Could Replace Government AI Ownership

Key Takeaways Elon Musk proposed direct Treasury payments instead of AI equity stakes on June 20, 2026. VT Senator Bernie Sanders’ bill seeks a 50% stock tax on major AI firms to fund a sovereign wealth fund. SpaceX’s IPO pushed…

Prediction Marketplace Kalshi Said to Be Exploring IPO Path in Informal Talks With Banks

Key Takeaways Kalshi held early IPO talks with banks, per The Information. Kalshi’s annualized revenue run rate topped $2 billion, tripling since November 2025. Coatue led Kalshi’s $1 billion round in May 2026, lifting its valuation to $22 billion. According…