Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 16, 2026 @ 5:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A CoinGecko research study on on-chain user behavior reveals significant differences in how well major DLT networks / blockchains maintain their user-bases over extended periods of time. Carefully examining activity from the first quarter of 2025 through the same period in 2026, the research report… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 2:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has issued an early alert on rising cryptocurrency scams linked to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026. According to their analysis, fraud operators are already deploying various schemes aimed at enthusiastic supporters, capitalizing on heightened excitement around the global tournament…. Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 4:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online investment marketplace Republic listed an offering for a digital representation of SpaceX shares via the platform’s “Mirror Tokens,” or rSPAX, which is a tokenized Contingent Payout Note. The offering had a funding cap of $8 million. The successful initial public offering (IPO) of  SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) should provide… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a Latin American crypto platform, says that stablecoin usage by business customers has increased by 81% year over year. The company provided the update during the Stablecoin Conference 2026 in Mexico City. Bitso did not share aggregate amounts to provide data on actual usage…. Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee introduced six bills targeting the digital asset sector. Ways and Means is the tax-writing committee in Congress and is thus very powerful. As the House remains under Republican control and is pro-innovation and supportive of digital asset… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MassPay Holdings LLC and  Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  have formed a strategic alliance to deliver seamless stablecoin-enabled disbursement solutions to enterprises around the globe. The collaboration integrates MassPay’s extensive payout network with Coinbase’s robust digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to handle funding, storage, and international transfers in USDC and… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Anchorage Digital highlights how digital assets have shifted from experimental pilots to a maturing ecosystem ripe for mainstream banking involvement. Released in June 2026, the analysis underscores converging factors—regulatory advancements, proper infrastructure, and rising institutional interest—that… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal appeals court has firmly rejected efforts by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former chief executive officer of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX, to secure a new trial. The ruling, issued on June 12, 2026, by a three-judge panel of the US… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:52 am By JD Alois  |  

 Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  CEO Brian Armstrong took to X to tout Bitcoin, the world’s most popular crypto, stating he is “bullish as ever on Bitcoin and “still long.” Bitcoin seems to have hit a floor, hovering around $60,000 at times below, but it is now nearing $67,000. Speculation is… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan, like other advanced economies including the United States, is now taking considerable steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into its mainstream financial system, signaling a concerted push to capitalize on the growing digital asset market while addressing emerging threats. In a significant legislative move unveiled recently,… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has taken a strong stance against expansive federal authority in the realm of sports betting. In an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Gensler argues that the… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong will continue expanding its digital asset regulatory framework and support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services as it seeks to strengthen its position as an international financial centre, the chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission said. Speaking at the… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has fallen by 10.09 percent, moving from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion at block 953,568. The adjustment, confirmed by Galaxy Research, ranks as the 11th-largest downward revision in the network’s history and the second-biggest decline of 2026. It follows a larger drop… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the first quarter of 2026, Cardano (ADA) demonstrated a clear divergence between its short-term market performance and long-term structural progress. The research report from Messari also noted that the native token ADA experienced a notable decline, the network made significant strides in building institutional-grade… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The checkbooks were opened this week as several fintechs announced impressive raises. Canton Creator Digital Asset Raises $355M Andreesen Horowitz’s crypto fund, a16z crypto, led a $355 million funding round for Digital Asset, the creator of Canton, this week. Additional participants included 7RIDGE, ABN Amro,… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant surge in tokens linked to so-called open and privacy-oriented AI initiatives has highlighted shifting dynamics in the artificial intelligence sector. This followed US authorities directing Anthropic to effectively restrict access to its most advanced systems, prompting widespread discussion about the advantages of unregulated,… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger has unveiled a new open-source toolkit called the Ledger Agent Stack, designed to let AI agents interact intelligently with cryptocurrency operations while maintaining strict user oversight and hardware-based security. This preview version offers developers modular components that allow agents to analyze data, generate recommendations,… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 1:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYDIG revisits in a research report and analysis its Bitcoin Cycles Narratives Framework, introduced in November 2025. Seven months later, amid a roughly 53% price decline from its October 2025 peak, the model continues to provide a useful lens for understanding the digital asset’s position… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics has indicated that as global cryptocurrency markets remain volatile amid a truly unprecedented wave of major initial public offerings (IPOs), decentralized perpetual futures platforms like Hyperliquid are transforming how investors gain exposure to high-profile private companies. According to insights from Coin Metrics, these… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets investment platforms Binance, Bybit, and Bitget have scrapped their campaigns offering tokenized exposure to SpaceX’s highly anticipated initial public offering. The cancellations stemmed from an inability to secure sufficient underlying shares through their tokenized equity partner, highlighting persistent challenges in bridging on-chain products… Read More