Flare Targets XRPL Expansion With July 6 Vote on Songbird Confidential Compute Rollout
Key Takeaways Flare scheduled a July 6-13 governance vote to deploy Confidential Compute on its Songbird network. The update adds programmable execution to the XRP Ledger, unlocking DeFi utilities for Ripple assets. Testing on Songbird will gather critical operational data…
Blackrock’s $300M IBIT Exit Extends Bitcoin ETF Outflow Streak to 8 Days
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $231.10M as Blackrock’s IBIT drove an 8th straight outflow day. XRP ETFs gained $15.34M, showing demand shifting beyond bitcoin and ether. Bitwise led Solana and HYPE inflows, signaling selective crypto ETF interest. XRP ETFs Add…
Centrifuge Signs $807B Asset Giant New York Life for First Tokenized Bond Product
Key Takeaways Centrifuge and New York Life Investment Management launched the tokenized HYB bond fund on June 30, 2026. New York Life Investment Management manages $807 billion in assets, marking its first tokenized product. Subscriptions and redemptions settle in USDC…
Japan’s Nikkei Poised for 36% Quarterly Surge, Its Biggest Since 1965
Key Takeaways The Nikkei 225 is poised for a 36% quarterly gain, its strongest in data dating back to 1965. A rebound in AI and semiconductor shares drove the index to records above 64,000 points. A weak yen, near its…
Japanese Yen Sinks to 162.27, Its Weakest Since 1986, Reviving Intervention Bets
Key Takeaways The yen fell to 162.27 per dollar on June 30, its weakest level against the greenback since 1986. A wide rate gap, the BOJ at 0.75% versus the Fed’s 3.50%-3.75%, keeps pressuring the currency. Japan spent a record…
Michael Saylor’s Strategy to Sell Bitcoin as Part of New Capital Strategy
Strategy Inc. announced on June 29 the adoption of a Digital Credit Capital Framework that includes a program allowing the company to sell Bitcoin (BTC) to fund its operations and reserves. The framework consists of five main components: a U.S….
Senate Leaders Race to Pass CLARITY Act in July as Lummis Touts Consumer Safeguards
Key Takeaways Senate Banking Chair Tim Scott and Majority Leader John Thune are pushing for a CLARITY Act vote in July 2026. The bill needs 60 votes; Republicans hold 53 seats, requiring at least seven Democrats to cross over. Galaxy…
Morph Integrates Regulated USDGO Stablecoin for Enterprise Cross-Border Payments
Enterprise payment network Morph announced on Tuesday, June 30, the native integration of USDGO, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by federally chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. The deployment aims to provide a regulated settlement asset for businesses building…
Arkham Intelligence Ranks Polymarket Traders by Skill — Top Forecaster Hits 66.1% Win Rate
Key Takeaways Arkham Intelligence launched Prediction Market Elo on June 29, 2026, ranking Polymarket traders by accuracy rather than profit or volume. GardenerCx holds the top Elo score of 2389 with a 66.1% win rate across 2,512 resolved crypto markets…
WebX 2026 Announces Speaker and Sponsor Lineup for Tokyo Conference
WebX 2026 announced a new wave of confirmed speakers and sponsors ahead of its upcoming event at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on July 13–14, 2026. The two-day conference will feature discussions among global leaders from the finance, technology, and…
