Blockchain & Digital Assets

June 16, 2026 @ 4:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) , the everything exchange, revealed a series of new features and updates today during a “System Update” presentation that holds a bit of Apple showmanship. The event was opened by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, who declared the US is in the midst of a golden… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos has noted that Hyperliquid has emerged as a significant player in decentralized trading, claiming over $10 billion in open interest for perpetual futures contracts. According to insights from Talos, the platform is expanding rapidly into equities, commodities, pre-IPO assets, and innovative outcome-based markets, while… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  has announced “true” tokenized stocks as part of a “System Update,” which includes a series of announcements. Tokenization, or digital securities, can reference various real-world assets as outlined by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Some platforms “wrap” shares and describe them as tokenized…. Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has highlighted a notable incident involving Tornado Cash, underscoring persistent risks in decentralized finance even after significant regulatory shifts. On June 9, 2026, an attacker withdrew approximately 664 ETH—valued at around $2.7 million—from Tornado Cash pools. These funds were then… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The debut of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) on public markets has unleashed intense speculative fervor in cryptocurrency-based synthetic trading products. On the day shares began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at an IPO price of $135, a perpetual futures contract tracking the company on Hyperliquid… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital Assets insiders shared their thoughts on the CLARITY Act, Bitcoin, and Zcash this week. CLARITY Act and stablecoins “Stablecoins have been around for a long time. Using stablecoins for payments is increasingly important not only for the digital asset community but also for the… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered Bank (LON: STAN) has recently initiated coverage on Uniswap‘s governance token UNI, projecting an ambitious price target of $100 by the end of 2030. This forecast, released in mid-June 2026, represents one of the more optimistic outlooks from a major financial institution regarding… Read More

June 16, 2026 @ 6:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is stepping up efforts to promote tokenization among corporate treasury centers, as the financial hub seeks to strengthen its position in digital finance and expand the use of blockchain-based transactions. The central bank this week hosted a seminar on “Corporate… Read More

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