Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 19, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining sector is experiencing continued difficulties as the cryptocurrency’s market price has remained under average production expenses for five consecutive months. Analysts at JPMorgan  (NYSE:JPM) estimate the typical all-in cost to produce one bitcoin at approximately $78,000, while current trading levels sit near… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated in a recent update that Europe’s financial markets stand at a critical juncture. Surging demands for funding the green and digital transitions, alongside demographic shifts and efforts to bolster strategic independence, call for unprecedented levels of long-term capital. Achieving deeper, more unified,… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

StarCompliance has teamed up with Kalshi to roll out what is described as the industry’s comprehensive, enterprise-level compliance platform tailored specifically for global prediction markets. Announced on June 17, 2026, the collaboration aims to help financial institutions better manage emerging risks associated with employee involvement… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that Brazil has solidified its position as Latin America’s leading cryptocurrency hub, drawing significant attention from both legitimate users and illicit operators. From July 2024 to June 2025, the country processed an estimated $318 billion in on-chain cryptocurrency transactions, representing about one-third… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bluwhale cofounders Han Jin and Adam Rowell quickly recognized that if consumers are going to trust AI agents to manage their financial security, they’ll need a better system than simply giving those agents blind access to banking and investment accounts. Their creation is an AI-native… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

This past week, the European Banking Association (EBA) issued a statement on tokenized deposits and stablecoins. The statement was part of the ongoing Digital Currencies & Smart Payments Working Group (DSWG). The statement declared that it is still too early to judge how well stablecoins and… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 3:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which decisively remains the leading stablecoin (USDT) issuer, has informed its user-base about key adjustments to its product lineup. On June 17, 2026, the company revealed plans to phase out Alloy by Tether and its associated aUSD₮ token. This latest decision reportedly follows a… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Puerto Rico-based FV Bank has distributed an update on its digital banking services. FV Bank is a regulated US digital bank and financial infrastructure platform headquartered in San Juan. The company aims to combine traditional regulated banking services alongside modern offerings. Today, the bank reports… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 9:10 am By JD Alois  |  

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (HR 6644) earned solid bipartisan support in both the House and Senate, with both sides approving the bill, but language in the bill will impact central bank digital currency or CBDCs, which have made it through reconciliation. Overall, the legislation… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated a federal lawsuit against New Mexico, aiming to reinforce its exclusive regulatory power over prediction markets, including those involving sports-related event contracts. This move highlights ongoing tensions between federal derivatives oversight and state-level gambling regulations. Filed… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 17, 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a comprehensive discussion paper focused on decentralised finance (DeFi). This initiative aims to strengthen Malta’s position as a forward-thinking hub for digital financial services by gathering insights on the opportunities and hurdles presented by… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector has undergone significant fundamental expansion between early 2024 and mid-2026, with certain categories experiencing very steady growth in the number of listed tokens. According to CoinGecko’s analysis of monthly listings through May 31, 2026, decentralized finance… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that a growing threat in the cryptocurrency space involves deceptive tactics that trick users into granting broad access to their digital wallets. Known as approval phishing, this method allows criminals to drain funds at will after victims unknowingly authorize malicious transactions. Recent… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Trace Finance has raised $32 million in Series A funding in a round led by CoinFund. Other investors participating in the offering were well-known in the crypto sector, including Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, Paxos, HOF Capital, Valor Capital, and Jump Capital. Smaller investors included Chainlink… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has indicated that in the fast-growing global ecosystem of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT), transparency has (by design) been built into the technology itself. Elliptic explained that every transaction on public ledgers is visible and accessible via block explorers. Yet… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Plasma has announced the launch of a stablecoin neobank called Plasma One. As a neobank, it does not hold a regulated bank license but works with regulated entities to provide certain services. The stablecoin-native neobank app aims to compete with other established digital banks by… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 15, 2026, the European Union rolled out a new wave of restrictive measures aimed at curbing Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs highlighted how these actions target key pillars supporting Moscow’s efforts, including its defense industry, energy exports,… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 7:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has broken through the $64,000 level once again, reflecting renewed confidence in the market tied to positive signals from international diplomacy. The move upward occurred as Pakistan’s leadership shared encouraging news about advancing negotiations aimed at resolving tensions involving Iran. The… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper and FalconX have announced a collaboration to roll out ClearLoop Loans. This new offering integrates FalconX’s robust institutional lending platform with Copper’s established ClearLoop network, creating a unified solution that delivers flexible financing directly within a secure, efficient settlement environment. ClearLoop has stood out… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) independent Quantum Advisory Council underscores growing concerns over the long-term security of Bitcoin holdings as quantum computing technology advances. The report draws attention to the substantial portion of the Bitcoin supply—potentially up to 7 million BTC—that could become vulnerable… Read More