Kalshi and Polymarket could become M&A targets as prediction markets consolidate: Bernstein
The broker said operational consolidation is blurring the lines between exchanges, brokerages and sportsbooks, creating conditions for acquisitions across the…
JPMorgan sees limited institutional demand for perpetual futures
The bank said institutional demand for perpetual futures remains muted, with the products better suited to speculative trading than hedging. Source:CoinDesk
Saylor's Strategy initiates buybacks and bitcoin monetization program, lifts STRC dividend
Strategy adopted a new capital management framework, authorizing up to $2 billion in buybacks while creating a program that allows future bitcoin sales to…
Dollar, U.S. Treasury yield market positions may carry glimmer of hope for bitcoin
Your dayahead look for June 29, 2026 Source:CoinDesk
FundBank becomes IRACE Digital in bid to bridge traditional finance and crypto
The institutional banking provider is expanding into digital asset custody, liquidity and execution services as former Zodia Custody CEO John Cronin takes the…
Europe’s unlicensed crypto firms face ‘wipeout’ as MiCA deadline hits
European regulator ESMA called on unauthorized cryptoasset service providers to wind down their businesses in an orderly manner as the MiCA transitional period…
Bitcoin falls into a technical no man’s land as major support levels sit miles away
Bitcoin is trading below key technical and onchain valuation levels, with historical bear market patterns suggesting a potential bottom closer to $45,000.…
New MiCA regime in Europe, U.S. jobs report for June: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting June 29. Source:CoinDesk
BIS warns stablecoins are more like ETFs than actual money, and they're creating FX risk
BIS's latest annual report dives into stablecoins and AI trends. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto exchange BitMEX removes CEO, CFO and head of growth
The firm’s global general counsel, Peter Wilkinson, has taken over as CEO from Stephan Lutz. Source:CoinDesk
South Korea’s $518 billion AI chip push shows crypto is still losing the capital race
Samsung and SK Hynix are pulling a chipplant buildout forward by a decade to meet AI memory demand. It is the latest and largest sign of the AI capital cycle…
Bitcoin dips to $59,700 as Iran de-escalation lifts stocks but not crypto
U.S. equity futures rose after reports the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes and resume talks. Bitcoin has barely moved, still down 6.8% on the week.…