Grayscale Places XRP at the Center of the Global Payments Narrative
Key Takeaways Grayscale classified XRP as a global payments asset within its broader digital asset narrative framework. The designation reflects XRP’s connection to cross-border payments and blockchain-based settlement discussions. Grayscale’s focus strengthens XRP’s position as a leading digital asset for…
Gold Prices Slide as Iran Tensions Erase Weak US Jobs Report Rally Gains
Key Takeaways Gold fell 1.6% to about $4,110 as Iran halted its ceasefire on July 8, 2026. Silver dropped 4.3% to $59.70, with the FOMC minutes showing a split Fed on rate hikes. The BLS reported just 57,000 June jobs,…
Michael Saylor Reveals 5 Bitcoin Risks Investors Need to Watch
Key Takeaways Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor identified five bitcoin risks involving protocol integrity, leverage, custody, regulation, and fees. He argued that surrounding systems could create challenges while bitcoin’s core protocol remains protected by consensus. Saylor highlighted long-term concerns requiring…
Bitcoin May Rally Towards $70,000, If FED Skips Rate Hike
The bullish divergence in the Relative Strength Index (RSI) just flashed on the Bitcoin chart for the first time in 2026. Veteran macro investor Jordi Visser said this is a good sign and will change the market for the next…
Saylor’s Bitcoin Chart Returns After Strategy Sold BTC, but He Says Orange Dots Tell Only Part of the Story
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor’s orange-dot chart has often appeared before Strategy bitcoin purchase announcements. Strategy recently sold BTC recently while continuing to hold one of the largest corporate bitcoin positions. Investors are watching whether the next update signals buying, selling…
Inside Tether’s $20M Bet on Brazil, Operation Veil of Maya, and the Stablecoin Hold Dispute
Key Takeaways Tether invested $20M in Mercado Bitcoin, accelerating tokenized asset growth and payment tech across Latam. Brazil’s police raided 87 shell companies in Operation Veil of Maya, cracking down on crypto money laundering. ABcripto opposed a proposed 24-hour stablecoin…
Bitcoin Miners’ AI Rally Puts Insider Liquidity in the Spotlight – Bitcoin News
This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by BlocksBridge Consulting, curating the latest news in energy, bitcoin, and AI compute from The Energy Mag. Subscribe to receive it in your inbox once a week. Bitcoin miners no…
Bitfufu Reports June 2026 Bitcoin Production and Hashrate Metrics
This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. While total hashrate under management declined, Bitfufu (NASDAQ: FUFU)‘s…
LAB Token Collapses, Strike Launches New ‘Volatility-Proof’ Product, and More
WEEK IN REVIEW Key Takeaways Key Takeaways. Trump said on July 6 he’s “a big crypto guy,” keeping BTC-in-Trump Accounts speculation alive. Sony Bank won OCC approval on July 7, pushing stablecoin trust competition deeper into TradFi. LAB fell 90%…
Custodia Petitions the Supreme Court in 6-Year Fight Against the Fed
Key Takeaways Custodia petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging the Fed’s unchecked power to deny vital master accounts. The Fed blocked Custodia’s master account in 2023, threatening the survival of innovative financial models. The Supreme Court will review the petition in…
