Sony Bank Secures OCC Conditional Approval for U.S. Stablecoin Trust Bank
Sony Bank receives conditional OCC approval to set up a $40M U.S. stablecoin trust bank, Connectia Trust, as dollar-backed stablecoin activity surges and regul…
Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Balances Fall to Historic Lows—But Does It Matter Anymore?
Bitcoin exchange reserves are at their lowest since 2017, with Ethereum also near historic lows. Analysts note this metric is now less reliable as a price sign…
Meta Accelerates Shift to In-House AI Chips with ‘Iris’ Launch
Meta is launching its custom “Iris” AI chip to reduce reliance on Nvidia and AMD. Partners like TSMC and Broadcom benefit as Meta commits up to $145B to AI inf…
Brazil’s B3 Exchange Launches Options on BTC, ETH, and SOL Futures
Brazil’s B3 has introduced options on bitcoin, ether, and solana futures, providing regulated hedging tools for crypto exposure. These contracts reference Nasd…
Analysts: Fed Backstop of US Stocks Could Spur Crypto Upside
Analysts argue that potential Fed intervention to support the US stock market could spark increased liquidity and benefit crypto, referencing historical patter…
EU to Review MiCA, Eyes Oversight of Non-EU Stablecoin Issuers
EU officials are considering revising MiCA stablecoin regulation to cover non-EU issuers and address tokenized payments, reacting to new US laws and regulatory…
Bull Bitcoin Mounts Legal Challenge Against France’s Implementation of DAC8 Crypto Tax Ru…
Bull Bitcoin has asked France’s Conseil d’État to annul the DAC8 crypto tax decree, warning it could endanger user privacy and safety for millions of European…
Bitcoin Slips to $60K on Oil Surge, Strategy Sales, and Global Macro Pressures
Bitcoin tests the critical $60,000 support zone on renewed sell pressure from rising oil prices, Strategy’s BTC sales, global macro uncertainty and hawkish Fed…
Fed June 2026 Minutes Expose Deep Division Over Rate Trajectory
Fed minutes from June 2026 reveal officials divided on interest rate direction. Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasizes data-driven decisions as FOMC holds current rat…
SpaceX Stock Slides Below IPO Debut After Nasdaq 100 Inclusion
SpaceX joined the Nasdaq 100 index and closed below its $150 debut price for two days, as passive flows met with volatility despite bullish analyst coverage an…