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Finland Relaxes Crypto Investment Rules as Obsidiate Exchange Expands North
Finland’s updated digital asset policies are encouraging wider cryptocurrency participation, prompting companies like Obsidiate Exchange to accelerate expansion into the Nordic market.
How Obsidiate Is Reshaping Scandinavian Pension Investing Through Digital Innovation
As Nordic pension funds rethink US exposure and look for sharper tools to manage multi-asset portfolios, Obsidiate is positioning its unified trading infrastructure as a fit for the region's defined-contribution mindset.
Mistral AI Invests in Agentic AI Startups as Private Markets Attract Fresh Institutional Capital
Europe's most valuable AI lab widens its bet on autonomous agents as pension funds, sovereigns, and tokenized-asset platforms route fresh capital into the next layer of the AI stack.
Why Tokenized Gold Is Having a Moment — And What ARX Brings to the Table
Bullion is near all-time highs and ETF inflows are accelerating — and a new wave of blockchain-based gold tokens like AurumX (ARX) is absorbing the spillover
Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as Strategy sits about $13 billion underwater
A Monday filing would mark Strategy's fourth straight week of buying, after a 520 BTC purchase on June 22 that was its smallest recent tranche.
Will Bitcoin price recover in July?
Bitcoin’s past July gains and heavy short bets point to a rally toward $75,000, but a break below key support keeps the risk of $55,000 in play.
EU Watchdog EBA Details Big Crypto Fines as Landmark Laws Bite
The European Banking Authority laid out a proposed penalty framework on Friday that can strip non-compliant significant token issuers of up to 12.5% of their annual revenue.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
The Future Cyberpunk Imagined Is Here: How Much Did It Get Right?
From AI to brain implants, cyberpunk got more right than many people realize. Its biggest prediction, however, wasn't the technology.
Binance posts over $400M in weekly net outflows as MiCA deadline nears
Early exchange flow data show no clear signs of a mass migration from Binance ahead of the EU MiCA transition deadline, despite rivals' efforts to attract users.
Grayscale's Pandl hopes Strategy sells $3B in Bitcoin to restore confidence
Grayscale's research head Zach Pandl said Strategy should sell $3 billion in Bitcoin to cover its cash obligations, but CryptoQuant argued the company has other ways to support STRC.
Base post-mortem reveals sequencer bug behind back-to-back outages
A “race condition” after the system was reset prevented the sequencers from catching up, causing the second outage.
Bitcoin unspent transaction outputs signal capitulation underway: analyst
“These periods have always been profitable for long-term investors,” said CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost.
SecondFi maps recovery path after $2.4 million Cardano wallet exploit, aims to return funds within two weeks
An exploit drained about $2.4 million in ADA from 374 addresses over three days through a flaw in SecondFi's wallet-generation software.
Fidelity rebuts claims Bitcoin becomes less secure after halvings
The asset manager argues Bitcoin's fixed supply schedule does not undermine network security, even as miners face shrinking block rewards after each halving.
Bitcoin faces fresh capitulation risk as 50K BTC moved at a loss
Nearly 50,000 BTC shifted to exchanges at a loss while short-term Bitcoin holders' stress level reached 2-year highs. Is BTC headed toward new lows?
DCG-backed Yuma launches fund offering institutional exposure to Bittensor
The new investment vehicle arrives as asset managers expand TAO offerings and decentralized AI gains momentum following recent restrictions on Anthropic's models.
The Stablecoin Founder Map Doesn't Match the Stablecoin Volume Map
Emerging markets drive most real-world stablecoin usage, yet founder concentration and venture funding remain U.S.- and Europe-centric.
Average IBIT investor now down about 40% as spot bitcoin ETFs cap second-worst week on record
Friday's $444.51 million net outflow capped a seventh straight negative week, the longest weekly run on record for the category.
Coinbase, Circle underperform Big Tech as crypto stock slump deepens
Coinbase and Circle have posted steeper losses than Oracle, Netflix and Salesforce, highlighting the widening gap between crypto equities and the broader market.
Billionaire Jeremy Grantham Dismisses Bitcoin, Says Crypto Will Fade 'With a Whimper'
The seasoned investor has little faith in Bitcoin's staying power, expecting crypto to quietly fade away over time.
SecondFi targets two-week recovery after Cardano wallet exploit
SecondFi says it has completed forensic investigations, taken a final balance snapshot and is preparing to return assets.
EU lawmakers urge assessing DeFi, staking, NFT regulation
The nonbinding report outlines Parliament's vision for future EU crypto regulation and warns against national MiCA rules.
Securitize expects to raise $400M ahead of public debut
Securitize says less than 30% of shareholders in the acquisition firm taking it public elected to redeem, giving it an expected $400 million on its upcoming debut.
SOL reclaims $72, but onchain data flags weakening momentum
Solana found strength from tokenized stock trading on its network, but a declining TVL and DEX volumes point to fading momentum.
US senators urge CFTC probe Polymarket over ‘deceptive marketing’
Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff are concerned about the CFTC’s enforcement ability after a “troubling” report on Polymarket’s advertising.
Old Ether wallets move 37,806 ETH as whale conviction faces key test at $1.5K
Old Ether wallets moved 37,806 ETH as long-term whale profitability turned negative for the first time since 2019, signaling mixed sentiment among large holders.
Strategy loses its bitcoin premium as enterprise mNAV dips below 1
Strategy's STRC briefly fell to a record low of $71.40 on Friday, leaving the preferred shares about 25% below par.
Wall Street's Next Tokenization Test: BlackRock-Backed Securitize's Market Debut
Securitize expects to begin trading next week under the ticker symbol “SECZ,” following the completion of a merger with a blank-check firm.
Ripple CEO says Michael Saylor has hurt crypto market as Strategy’s STRC trades 25% below par
"Financial engineering does not drive long-term value ... long-term value of any digital asset is going to be driven by utility," said Garlinghouse.
Linux Foundation, Tech Giants Launch Akrites to Defend Open Source Against AI-Powered Attacks
A coalition of 19 organizations—including every major AI lab and Wall Street banks—just built the security team that open-source maintainers never had.
Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companies
Carlos San Basilio said that “there will be no exceptions or extensions” to the MiCA deadline requiring crypto exchanges offering services to EU-based users to be licensed.
Senators Demand Answers From CFTC Over Alleged Polymarket Deceptive Advertising
Senators are seeking answers from the CFTC about recent allegations of deceptive marketing from Polymarket.
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.6—But Only for Some Users Due to Trump Admin
OpenAI introduced the GPT-5.6 family of AI models on Friday, but only limited users can access them for now thanks to the U.S. government.
Solana DAT stocks climb double digits as SOL jumps 9%
Sol Strategies (STKE) climbed as much as 22% to a high of $1.20 on Friday, outpacing other crypto treasury stocks.
Spanish Regulator Says No Extensions for EU Crypto Deadline as Binance Remains Unlicensed
Crypto firms operating in the European Union will be forced to cease operations if they do not obtain a MiCA license by July 1.
This AI Agent Survived 6,000 Hack Attempts—Here’s How
Fernando Irarrázaval posted his OpenClaw assistant's inbox to Hacker News and watched Claude Opus 4.6 hold off thousands of attackers.
Base suffers second mainnet stall in two days
Base block production resumed as of 16:11 UTC, following an alert to another mainnet chain stall at 15:33 UTC.
SEC, CFTC seek input on unified portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives
The regulatory agencies are seeking public feedback on cross-margining, collateral and risk management as cryptocurrency derivatives and multi-asset trading continue to expand.
Kalshi Scores FIFA World Cup Spotlight as Prediction Market Trading Surges to Record
As prediction markets notch record trading volumes, Kalshi is ramping up its marketing push through a high-profile FIFA World Cup deal.
Tokenization firm Securitize eyes early July NYSE debut with $400 million SPAC deal
Seeking to debut next week, Securitize will receive roughly $400 million after retaining more than 70% of its SPAC trust.
Ethereum whale who shorted October 2025 crash opens $19.7M ETH short position
Ether’s technical setup points to a potential drop to $1,375, a move that could lift one whale’s unrealized profit to $2.39 million.
Bipartisan senators call for CFTC investigation into Polymarket after fake bets report
Senators are demanding for the CFTC to investigate Polymarket following reports that it paid creators to stage fake winning bets.
Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 Rollout: Reports
The reported request to OpenAI follows the Trump administration's move to limit access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
DraftKings launches its own prediction markets exchange as consumer volume exceeds $3 billion
The company said its prediction markets vertical has generated approximately $3.4 billion in annualized consumer volume.
Strategy's Saylor Acknowledges 'Volatility Test' as STRC Hits New Low on Bitcoin Weakness
Strategy’s flagship preferred stock tumbled again when U.S. markets opened, setting another record low as Bitcoin lingered below $60,000.
Spain says ‘no exceptions or extensions’ for Binance, other crypto firms ahead of MiCA deadline
Industry leaders remain divided over MiCA, with some praising the framework while others warn it could limit customer access to liquidity.
Bitcoin Tests $59K as ETFs Shed $692M, Options Expiry Looms
Bitcoin fell to around $59,400 as $691 million fled spot ETFs, the most since May, ahead of Friday's $10.6 billion options expiry.
Ethereum OG wallets finally sell after 8 years, locking in estimated $27M profit after $150M unrealized peak: onchain analysts
Four Ethereum OG wallets that held 37,602 ETH since 2018 finally sold after watching $150M in unrealized profit evaporate at peak prices.
Framework Ventures raises $400 million for fourth fund to invest across crypto, AI and robotics
The firm also promoted Rajiv Patel-O'Connor to general partner as it expands beyond its traditional crypto focus.
Bitcoin’s fragile floor cracks as Fed hawks circle and ETF investors keep pulling out: analysts
Bitcoin fell to $58,000 on June 25 as hot PCE data stoked Fed rate fears and spot ETF outflows extended to a six-day streak.
Morning Minute: Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave at $385M Valuation
Bitcoin sinks to a fresh 2026 low as the selloff drags on. Kraken makes a major move into DeFi. And BlackBerry is staging a comeback.
BitGo Joins Crypto's AI Layoff Wave, Slashing Staff by 15%
The newly public crypto custodian is slashing nearly 15% of its workforce as it pivots to focus on stablecoins and AI infrastructure.
Base delays Beryl hard fork over B20 registry timing issue
Base delayed its Beryl mainnet upgrade to June 26 to give the B20 Activation Registry time to become fully operational.
Bitcoin ETF Flows Explained: What ETF Inflows and Outflows Mean for Investors
Bitcoin ETF flows refer to the movement of money into and out of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). When investors buy ETF shares, new money enters the fund and creates an inflow. When investors sell shares and capital leaves the fund, a
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Explained: Why Public Companies Hold Bitcoin
Public companies hold bitcoin because they view it as a scarce, dollar-denominated reserve asset that can diversify treasury holdings, preserve purchasing power against inflation, attract investors, and provide exposure to the digital asset
What Is the GENIUS Act? A Guide to U.S. Stablecoin Law
The GENIUS Act is the U.S. federal law that creates a regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins. Signed into law on July 18, 2025, the law sets rules for who can issue payment stablecoins, what those tokens must be backed by, how h
How Pension Funds Invest in Crypto
Pension funds are among the world’s largest institutional investors, and in recent years they have started investing in crypto. Pension funds typically invest in crypto through regulated vehicles such as spot bitcoin ETFs, digital asset inv
Bitcoin briefly dips below $59,000 as macro pressures drag crypto, Asian equities lower
Asian equities also fell sharply Friday morning, with South Korea's Kospi losing over 8% and triggering a circuit breaker.
Anthropic Urges Congress to Crack Down on AI Distillation By Chinese Rivals
Anthropic alleged that Alibaba-affiliated operators used nearly 25,000 fraudulent accounts to generate 28.8 million Claude exchanges.
Polymarket to Refund Users After Scammers Swipe Millions in Website Exploit
Hackers infiltrated Polymarket’s website via a compromised third-party vendor, the company said, swiping millions in crypto from users.
SBI Holdings Says $289 Million Bitbank Deal Will Make It Japan's Largest Crypto Exchange
SBI Holdings has agreed to a nearly $289 million deal to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank, pending regulatory approval.
Coinbase-Backed Ethereum Network Base Recovers After Block Production Issue
Ethereum layer-2 network Base was down for more than two hours as it ran into an issue with block production ahead of a planned upgrade.
Story Protocol Rebrands as Data Network in AI Training Pivot After IP Token Falls 98%
Intellectual property network Story Protocol has shifted its focus to a new opportunity in training data for artificial intelligence.