June 21, 2026 @ 6:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit is offering eligible users access to tokenized bond funds managed by PIMCO and China Merchants Bank International (CMBI), the latest sign of how digital asset platforms are using blockchain infrastructure to bring traditional fixed-income investments to crypto-native investors. The launch comes as… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) has taken another significant step toward offering investors direct exposure to major cryptocurrencies through exchange-traded funds. The firm recently submitted amended registration statements to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its proposed spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs. These updates provide… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has entered informal discussions with investment banks about a potential initial public offering, according to a new report. The conversations remain preliminary, with any listing likely still more than a year away. The development comes alongside strong evidence of accelerating business… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a recent, notable shift for the Sonic blockchain project, three founding board members—including DeFi developer Andre Cronje—have resigned from Sonic Labs. The move coincides with the project’s native S token trading roughly 97% below its all-time high, highlighting ongoing challenges in a… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Uzbekistan’s digital ecosystem company, Uzum, is preparing to raise new capital through a private investment round before the end of 2026. The move is intended to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory as it lays groundwork for a possible stock market debut in the medium term…. Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has officially integrated Flow, a Layer 1 blockchain tailored for mass-market applications. This addition provides analysts, developers, and investors with comprehensive, queryable on-chain data, enabling deep exploration of consumer DeFi, digital collectibles, and emerging AI-driven use cases. As of June 18, 2026, the… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Hong Kong’s central bank, said it is comimtted to advancing innovation that enhances efficiency and resilience. In a statement, HKMA deputy chief executive Howard Lee reaffirmed the commitment as Hong Kong’s financial infrastructure evolves to meet the growing demands… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency sector is experiencing fresh volatility as investor concerns mount over Strategy Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:MSTR) innovative but now-stressed preferred stock offering. The company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock, traded under the ticker STRC and often referred to as “Stretch,” has suffered a… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Two brothers from Texas have admitted their roles in a brazen armed robbery that left a Minnesota family held captive at gunpoint for hours while more than $8 million in cryptocurrency was stolen from them. On June 18, 2026, Isiah Angelo Garcia, 25, and Raymond… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 11:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) will launch its Gold Spot T+0 Contract on June 22, introducing the first same-day physically settled spot gold product on a regulated exchange in the GCC and strengthening Dubai’s gold market infrastructure. The contract has been developed to… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 11:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A former Ethereum Foundation contributor has raised alarms about a possible shortfall in support for the network’s foundational development efforts, warning that it could materialize within the next three to nine months. Trent Van Epps, who spent five years at the Foundation until April 2026… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Base, Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum Layer 2 network, is set to activate its second major network upgrade, known as Beryl, on mainnet on June 25, 2026. The upgrade, already deployed to the Base Sepolia testnet, introduces the B20 native token standard while delivering improvements in withdrawal… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 7:33 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new study of American debt by Spinwheel shows Americans are carrying record levels. The danger increases as they add multiple debt types. Spinwheel analyzed $2.9 billion in consumer debt from more than 20,000 borrowers between November, 2025 and this May. Simply adding one debt… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is introducing a uniform cap on large cash transactions as part of its strengthened efforts to fight money laundering and terrorist financing. Starting 10 July 2027, businesses across all 27 member states will no longer be allowed to accept or issue cash… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent UK labor market statistics have offered key insights into wage dynamics and employment trends, providing policymakers with important signals as they navigate ongoing economic challenges. According to analysis from professional services firm KPMG, the data suggests a cooling in underlying pay pressures, which could… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 1:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has introduced a new security feature designed to shield users from address poisoning, one of the most deceptive and increasingly prevalent threats in the cryptocurrency space. MetaMask added that this update marks a significant step forward in proactive wallet protection, addressing a scam that… Read More

June 20, 2026 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has unveiled a new open-source resource called the Skills Library, designed to enhance how AI agents interact with its trading infrastructure. Launched on June 17, 2026, this initiative provides a curated set of reusable instructions that enable AI assistants to execute consistent and reliable… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has rolled out an enhancement to its mobile application, enabling users to engage in on-chain trading of thousands of tokens directly within the familiar platform. This update, announced on June 18, 2026, eliminates many traditional hurdles associated with decentralized finance, making more… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week the State of California revealed that it had validated sufficient signatures to place the proposed confiscation tax on the ballot this coming November. This means the likelihood the abusive  tax will become law. The tax was created by several economists seeking to  generate… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics are painting a picture of rather steady underlying activity even as the cryptocurrency’s price remains range-bound around $63,000. The latest data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that very small transfers are now dominating daily transaction volume on the network. Transactions valued… Read More