The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is poised to welcome a new generation of native lending and yield products as its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem undergoes rapid expansion.

The market is finally recovering, but the general outcome of this mini-cycle is yet to be determined.

Chainlink LINK price adoption gap remains wide as SWIFT, JPMorgan and DTCC use its infrastructure while token demand stays weak.

The Hormuz crisis accelerates global energy investment, reshaping energy security priorities and potentially impacting crypto mining dynamics. The post International Energy Agency forecasts $3.4T global energy investment in 2026 amid Hormuz crisis appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

ShowMaker's achievement highlights the evolving meta and strategic depth in professional play, emphasizing the impact of new champions. The post DK ShowMaker secures first-ever Locke pentakill at Cross Regional Tournament appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Italy's involvement in Pax Silica strengthens Western tech alliances, reducing reliance on China and potentially reshaping global supply chains. The post Italy to join US-led Pax Silica AI initiative after Trump row appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ondo Finance's 24/7 tokenized stock trading could revolutionize global market access, challenging traditional trading hours and fee structures. The post ONDO Finance enables 24/7 minting and redemption for tokenized stocks and ETFs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AI's potential to expose banking vulnerabilities may prompt stricter regulations, reshaping cybersecurity strategies and investor priorities. The post Anthropic’s Mythos model raises alarm for Rep. Andrew Garbarino over AI threats to bank security appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Liverpool's record-breaking transfers highlight the Premier League's financial dominance, intensifying the talent drain from other leagues. The post Liverpool completes second and third most expensive transfers in football history appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin records highest daily outflow seen in the last month after its price dropped to a level not seen since 2026 began.

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Framework Ventures has closed a $400 million fourth fund that will finance startups developing crypto, artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy technologies as the venture capital firm broadens its investment mandate. Framework Ventures announced the new fund on Friday and said…

Aave founder Stani Kulechov pushed back on reports that Payward was negotiating a discounted stake purchase in Aave Group.

Apple's price hikes may trigger a ripple effect, prompting competitors to adjust their pricing strategies amid rising component costs. The post Apple raises prices on MacBooks and iPads amid memory cost surge driven by AI demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Manchester United's pursuit of young talent like Mora highlights a strategic shift towards long-term investments in emerging football stars. The post Manchester United targets teenage World Cup star Gilberto Mora appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Multiple users reported delayed AscendEX withdrawals after ZachXBT flagged potential liquidity issues and urged the exchange to explain its reserves.

Faraday Future (FFAI) obtains hybrid transmission patent supporting extended-range EV strategy. Stock dips 8% as production funding remains critical. The post Faraday Future (FFAI) Stock: New Hybrid Patent Signals Extended-Range EV Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

The World Cup 2026's crypto integration highlights a shift in sports marketing, potentially normalizing crypto in mainstream global events. The post World Cup 2026 is quietly becoming crypto’s biggest marketing event appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The incident exacerbates regional instability, threatening global energy security and complicating diplomatic efforts for Middle East peace. The post Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating peace efforts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

DraftKings' DKeX could reshape prediction markets by leveraging federal regulation for broader reach, challenging both traditional and crypto platforms. The post DraftKings launches DKeX, its proprietary prediction markets exchange appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In addition, Tom Lee's Bitmine continues to stake ETH tokens.

Base postpones Beryl upgrade to June 26 for B20 registry setup. The update introduces native B20 tokens, faster withdrawals, and Reth V2 integration. The post Base Pushes Beryl Mainnet Launch to June 26 for B20 Registry Completion appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple becoming a bank XRP holders ask what changes as Ripple pursues a trust charter and Fed master account, but RLUSD benefits first.

London, United Arab Emirates, June 26th, 2026, Chainwire. Solstice to launch aiUSX, a yield-bearing asset that lets companies help finance the buildout with the capital they already hold for AI. TensorX and Solstice today announced a partnership to finance European sovereign AI infrastructure. TensorX and Solstice will work together to create a facility with up […]

Elon Musk’s social platform X has begun rolling out its X Money payments service to select Premium+ subscribers, offering up to $10 million in federal deposit insurance through a new cash sweep program. A Tenfold-Plus Jump Over Standard Deposit Insurance The rollout extends X Money to higher-tier users and introduces what the company calls the […]

The clash between banks and crypto advocates could reshape regulatory landscapes, influencing investment strategies and market dynamics. The post Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong criticizes banks for undermining Trump’s crypto agenda appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The match's outcome could redefine tournament dynamics, impacting future matchups and altering perceptions of team capabilities on the world stage. The post France faces Norway in crucial World Cup knockout match tonight appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz heighten geopolitical tensions, risking disruptions to global shipping and potential military escalations. The post Iran attacks cargo ship, asserts control over Strait of Hormuz amid 2026 war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

FIFA's crypto partnership highlights growing interest in sports-adjacent digital assets, potentially reshaping fan engagement and investment. The post FIFA’s crypto bet gets a World Cup stage as USMNT advances despite Turkey loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP has fallen to its lowest level in months after a sharp selloff driven by a major derivatives flush and fresh pressure across the crypto market, while technical charts now show the token testing the lower boundary of a long-term…

Framework Ventures' expansion into real-world assets may diversify risk and enhance returns, signaling a broader trend in crypto VC strategies. The post Framework Ventures raises $400M for fourth fund as crypto VC expands into real-world assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Nigeria's swap deal with FAB highlights the growing reliance on complex financial instruments, raising concerns about transparency and debt assessment. The post Nigeria draws $2B from $5B swap with First Abu Dhabi Bank appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The increasing crypto sponsorships in football could reshape club financing and fan engagement, potentially creating new market dynamics. The post Brentford and Burnley transfer talks highlight football’s growing crypto sponsorship pipeline appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The transfer interest in Amane highlights the competitive dynamics in European football, affecting club strategies and market valuations. The post FC Copenhagen bids for Rapid Vienna midfielder Romeo Amane appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Japan's World Cup qualification highlights the cultural and economic intersections of global sports, fostering crypto engagement and diaspora unity. The post Japan fans in Singapore celebrate World Cup qualification, await Brazil clash appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The integration of crypto in the World Cup highlights evolving sports engagement, but regulatory scrutiny could impact market dynamics and investor strategies. The post England vs Panama at the 2026 World Cup: predicted lineup, crypto betting markets, and what investors should watch appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BitGo Holdings (BTGO) stock declined after announcing a 15% workforce reduction, refocusing on core crypto infrastructure including security and stablecoins. The post BitGo Holdings (BTGO) Stock Drops Following 15% Staff Reduction Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Despite impressive earnings, Micron's stock volatility highlights the vulnerability of tech shares to broader market trends and investor sentiment. The post Micron Technology shares fall 5% as Wall Street futures decline despite record earnings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

X Money's integration into social media could disrupt traditional banking, challenging fintech firms with its unique distribution advantage. The post X Money rolls out to select US users, offers 6% APY on deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Base has delayed its Beryl mainnet upgrade by one day to ensure the B20 Activation Registry is fully operational before the hard fork goes live. Base announced that Beryl will now activate on mainnet on June 26 at 18:00 UTC…

David Schwartz said Ryan Fugger designed a payment network before Bitcoin, but XRP and XRPL came later through new code in 2012.

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Analysts argue that investors are effectively buying the company's Bitcoin holdings at a discount to their estimated value.

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The ECB's regulatory shift may reduce banks' operational costs but raises concerns about potential inconsistencies in governance practices. The post European Central Bank cuts nearly one-third of bank reporting requirements in major regulatory shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Shiba Inu see substantial plunge in open interest, to the lowest level in years.

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor doubles down on Bitcoin despite market volatility.

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The US ban on Anthropic's AI models may accelerate the shift towards decentralized AI platforms, boosting demand for open-source solutions. The post US ban on Anthropic’s AI models abroad may fuel demand for Chinese open-source alternatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Meanwhile, a Ripple whale was liquidated for almost $30 million during yesterday's massacre.

Vinicius Jr.'s performance signals a generational shift in Brazilian football, potentially redefining the team's future World Cup strategies. The post Vinicius Jr closes in on Neymar’s World Cup goals record with 5 goals in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

CLARITY Act Trump crypto ethics fight has stalled the bill despite House and Senate momentum, as lawmakers clash over Trump's crypto interests.

Sushiswap has integrated a stop-loss and take-profit protocol powered by Orbs Layer-3 technology, allowing traders to automate their risk management and profit-taking directly onchain while maintaining full custody of their assets. Decentralized Automation Without Centralized Risks Decentralized exchange Sushiswap has integrated dSLTP, a stop‑loss and take‑profit protocol powered by Orbs’ Layer‑3 infrastructure, enabling users to […]

As agentic AI transactions increase, “we need to know there’s a clear answer to what happens if something goes wrong,” said Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera.

Poland-founded crypto exchange Kanga has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling EU-wide crypto services as Polish lawmakers debate framework's implementation.

Indonesia’s financial regulator will require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications as regulators worldwide tighten oversight of finfluencers.

TRM Labs traced $3.8 billion moved by 60 sanctioned Iranian entities through CoinEx and said that the exchange’s 8% share of illicit transactions was substantially higher than its counterparts.

Circle and Nomura are reportedly partnering to enable stablecoin-based foreign exchange settlement for Japanese companies as the country's regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure expands.

Binance will limit EU onboarding and services from July 1 under MiCA rules after failing to gain authorization from a member state, while withdrawals remain available for users.

Spark deployed approximately $150 million across two Uniswap v4 pools on Ethereum, while its DualPool hook and Shared Liquidity Layer are planned for later phases.

Polymarket emerged as an onboarding layer for about 60% of World Cup bettors, who interacted with the blockchain for the first time during their prediction market entry.

The Japanese financial conglomerate plans to take full control of Bitbank as it expands an ecosystem spanning crypto trading, stablecoins, tokenization and blockchain infrastructure.

Story Protocol is now the DATA Foundation as it aims to provide licensable data to AI firms that have “run out of internet to scrape.”

Galaxy Digital’s stock surge points to a new trend: Investors are rewarding some crypto firms for AI infrastructure, not just digital asset exposure.

Bitcoin fell to 21-month lows as stock market volatility accompanied three-year highs in US PCE inflation, leading to $600 million in hourly crypto liquidations.

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The fine comes after an investigation concluded that Bithumb shared information with many overseas exchanges in violation of laws intended to protect user data.

Kraken's new facility with Maple brings a traditional warehouse financing model onchain, allowing the exchange to expand its institutional crypto lending business using blockchain-based structured credit.

Asset manager 21shares sees crypto infrastructure advancing faster than prices, as ETFs, stablecoins and prediction markets mature while several 2026 targets slip.

XRP’s chance of a daily close below $1 are rising, but whale accumulation and shrinking exchange supply may be a sign that traders are buying.

Bitcoin’s crash to $58,000 confirmed a bear flag breakdown, setting a new price target of $54,000 or lower.

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A CoinShares survey found than many EU-based wealth management companies had policies that restricted investments in digital assets or provided no guidance on the matter.

Bitcoin’s drop to $58,000 lines up with the power-law model’s cycle lows, even though futures market data points to deeper lows for BTC price.

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Anchorage Digital’s latest analysis shows Bitcoin options traders remain defensive as near-term uncertainty persists, though markets are not pricing an extreme downside scenario for Strategy.

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Bitcoin’s trek into new 2026 lows continued as spot BTC ETF outflows, a bearish monthly options expiry and Strategy’s unrealized losses widened its gap with AI-connected stock returns.

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The failure of Botanix suggests that Bitcoiners still prefer Ethereum DeFi to Bitcoin L2s. How can Bitcoin L2s change to win hodlers over?

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BitGo co-founder and CEO Mike Belshe says the layoffs are “a one-time action” and the company doesn’t see the need for further staff reductions.

USDe circulating supply has shrunk by 70% since the October bull market peak, when it topped $14 billion.

In May, Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom named three catalysts that could push up the price of Ether, some of which have begun to materialize.

Coinbase's blockchain Base says a consensus problem knocked its network offline for around two hours on Thursday before it returned online.

Ether prices are currently back at crucial long-term support levels last visited in October 2023 and April 2025.

Polymarket said it contained the compromise and removed the affected dependency after attackers injected a malicious script into its frontend.

US Bitcoin ETFs recorded $696.3 million in outflows as Bitcoin slipped below $60,000, lifting year-to-date losses to $4.6 billion.

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Ethereum has extended its weekly decline as a multi-billion-dollar options expiry, institutional selling, and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook have driven the token back toward its key $1,500 support. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) fell about 7% to…

The prolonged memory shortage could drive innovation in AI efficiency, potentially shifting the market from scarcity to surplus post-2028. The post Micron projects memory shortage to extend beyond 2027 amid innovation concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prolonged high inflation and delayed rate cuts could strain consumer spending and investment, impacting economic growth and stability. The post Economists see no Fed rate cuts before 2027 as US inflation forecast rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

HULIGANI's win highlights the growing role of crypto prediction markets in esports, despite the absence of team-specific crypto projects. The post HULIGANI defeats Enjoy 2-0, advances in TI 2026 lower bracket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prolonged high rates may deter investment in riskier assets, impacting sectors like real estate and crypto, while inflation remains persistent. The post Economists raise US inflation forecasts, see Fed holding rates until 2027 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The surge in crypto fan tokens during the World Cup highlights their growing role in sports, but also raises concerns about market volatility and fraud. The post FIFA World Cup group stage nears completion as crypto fan tokens surge alongside knockout race appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Hyperliquid trades near $63 as whales buy HYPE, Multicoin targets $319, and traders watch $60 support after the June ATH pullback.

Stablecoin supply has reportedly reached $315 billion, but Ether remains pressured by ETF outflows, volatility and delayed upgrade narratives.

The CLARITY Act's passage could significantly impact crypto markets by providing regulatory certainty, potentially attracting institutional capital. The post CLARITY Act faces tight deadline before August recess, Schwab warns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The prolonged search for a new Atlanta Fed chief may impact monetary policy decisions and market stability, affecting economic stakeholders. The post Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta struggles to find new chief after Bostic’s departure appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

China's rising short-term debt heightens vulnerability to global credit shifts, potentially impacting economic stability and investor confidence. The post China’s foreign debt climbs to $2.4T as short-term obligations swell to 58.5% of total appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Thiago's situation highlights the disconnect between club success and international opportunities, raising questions about team selection criteria. The post Igor Thiago has not played a single minute for Brazil since the Morocco match appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Prediction market transparency is under scrutiny as decentralized platforms like Rain Trade promote open market creation and broader user participation. Over the past several years, prediction markets have sold themselves as a window into public sentiment, cutting through speculation by…

Chelsea's strategic investments in defense and crypto partnerships could enhance their competitive edge and financial stability post-World Cup. The post Chelsea set to sign Maxence Lacroix for €55M after World Cup, extending crypto partnership with BingX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Coinbase's expansion into local currency stablecoins could enhance global financial inclusion and reduce reliance on the US dollar. The post Base supports over 25 local currency stablecoins as Coinbase pushes beyond the dollar appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Samsung stock plunged 7.8% Friday as Apple price increases spooked chipmakers and a $646 billion investment plan raised eyebrows among investors. The post Samsung Electronics Plunges Nearly 8% Following Apple’s Pricing Announcement appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple's David Schwartz sets the record straight on the 2004 RipplePay project and whether XRP was actually created before Bitcoin.

Wise (WSE) stock surged 8% after reporting 26.4% profit margins that beat guidance. Revenue up 19% to $2.5B. Company announces $500M share buyback program. The post Wise (WSE) Stock Surges 8% on Record Margins and $500M Share Buyback Program appeared first on Blockonomi.

Newcastle's financial strength and Champions League ambitions may deter suitors, impacting player retention strategies across the league. The post English giants circle Bruno Guimarães as Newcastle dig in appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Mourinho's push for Bastoni at Real Madrid could intensify transfer market dynamics, impacting club strategies and financial allocations. The post Jose Mourinho urges Real Madrid to sign Alessandro Bastoni in potential blockbuster summer deal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

AMD stock climbed 2.5% after UBS raised its target to $670 and Gartner named it the top enterprise AI server CPU company. What investors need to know now. The post Why Gartner Just Named AMD (AMD) the Enterprise AI Leader appeared first on Blockonomi.

Ripple SWIFT XRP strategy has shifted from replacing bank messaging to integration. What the pivot means for Ripple, RLUSD and XRP.