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…
Trump Threatens Iran Again as Hezbollah Attacks Put Ceasefire Deal at Risk
Key Takeaways Trump warned Iran on June 21 to stop Hezbollah proxies in Lebanon or face harder U.S. strikes. Israeli strikes killed 18 in Lebanon on June 19, the deadliest blow to the MoU since June 17. U.S. and Iranian…
Inside Argentina’s Tax Relief for Exchanges and El Salvador’s Growing Bitcoin Stack
President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’ President Javier Milei has issued an executive order declaring tax exemptions for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) registered in Argentina. The measure aims to increase the inclusion of crypto exchanges…
Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Control of US Security Drones Ahead of the World Cup Kickoff
Key Takeaways Handala claimed June 11 FBI drone access; World Cup security scrutiny intensified. DOJ warnings and a $10M State Department bounty raise stakes for cyber defenses. SITE traced 1 video to 2024 footage; investigators now assess Handala’s claims. The…
Microsoft Warns of New USB-Based Malware Targeting Crypto Users
Key Takeaways Microsoft Defender flagged a new USB malware that exposes bitcoin transactions to theft. The script steals 12 or 24-word seed phrases, threatening tron and monero wallet security. Microsoft next urges users to block shortcuts to stop the malware…
