Brad Garlinghouse Takes Aim at $16Tn Payment Flows: Is XRP Ripple Really Going to 100X?
XRP Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told CNBC on June 26 that Ripple now processes approximately $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity across its acquired businesses, and that digital assets, including XRP, account for “close to zero percent” of…
Bernstein predicts acquisition wave as prediction markets consolidate
Prediction-market operators have increasingly moved to own more of their trading infrastructure, setting the stage for an acquisition wave across crypto exchanges, sportsbooks, brokerages and trading venues, according to Bernstein. Summary Bernstein expects prediction markets to enter an acquisition phase…
BlackRock Bitcoin News: IBIT Suffers $1.3Bn Outflow as Iran Shakes Safe Money
In BlackRock Bitcoin news today, iShares Bitcoin Trust, better known as IBIT, shed $1.3Bn in net redemptions during the week of June 22–26, according to Farside Investors flow data. That single fund accounted for 72.9% of the $1.79Bn that left…
More Gains Ahead or Perfect Short Setup?
The token entered crypto’s prestigious top 100 club after its market cap surged to nearly $700 million. The cryptocurrency sector may be stuck in a prolonged bear market, yet some tokens still manage to outperform with significant upward moves….
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Ian Cohen battles $238B Bitcoin grab targeting Satoshi wallets
Attorney Ian R. Cohen has filed a new court rebuttal opposing efforts to revive a lawsuit that seeks control of roughly 3.8 million Bitcoin worth an estimated $238 billion, including wallets linked to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Summary Ian Cohen…
Strategy Will Have to Sell Over 50,000 BTC by 2028
Kaleo actually said this could be the company’s best option. Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-buying intelligence software company has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. The tiny sale of 32 BTC at the end of May was just a drop in…
President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’
Key Takeaways Javier Milei signed Order 475/2026, cutting exchange tax costs to level the Argentine crypto market. The law cuts a 1.2% cheque tax from November 2021, allowing exchanges to drop fees for users. Manuel Baudroit thanked Javier Milei for…
XRP Ledger upgrade exposes hidden flaws across network
The XRP Ledger community has reported a growing list of software issues after the June 15 release of xrpld version 3.2.0, even as only 26% of network nodes have upgraded to the new software. Summary XRP Ledger’s latest xrpld upgrade…
SQUID RLUSD Integrations, Flutterwave $3.2Bn Valuation: Ripple XRP News This Week
Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD made two concrete infrastructure moves this week: cross-chain routing platform Squid integrated RLUSD for single-transaction swaps across more than 100 blockchains and 20,000-plus tokens. Ripple took a strategic stake in African payments giant Flutterwave at a…
JPMorgan Says 20% of Miners Operating at a Loss as Bitcoin Trades Below Production Cost
Key Takeaways JPMorgan says Bitcoin stayed below its $78K production cost for 5 straight months. Public miners sold 32,000+ BTC in Q1 2026 as 20% of operators turned unprofitable. JPMorgan expects volatility to persist until Bitcoin climbs above $78K or…
SOL, HYPE, and ZEC Post Substantial Gains as BTC Reclaims $63K: Weekend Watch
In contrast, XMR and WLD have declined by over 4% in the past day. Bitcoin’s price was rejected at $67,000 earlier this week, and the intense pressure from sellers brought the asset south toward $62,000 on Friday, where it…
Why is Bitcoin price going up today?
Bitcoin has climbed more than 2% to $63,770 after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah helped ease market fears and pushed oil prices toward an 8% weekly decline. Summary Bitcoin price climbed 2.4% as a ceasefire deal and falling…
Cuba Passes 176 Historic Reforms to Open Its Economy to Private Banks and Real Estate
Key Takeaways The National Assembly passed 176 reforms on Thursday, opening Cuba to private investment. Under new rules, Cuba allows private firms with over 100 staff and private real estate market investment. Trump’s sanctions forced Diaz-Canel to exert reforms to…
Andre Cronje leaves Sonic board as token slump sparks overhaul
Sonic Labs has announced a leadership overhaul after the S token extended its long-running decline, with former chief technology officer Andre Cronje joining two other senior figures in stepping down from the organization’s board. Summary Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and…