CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power
Key Takeaways Senator linked crypto regulation to dollar demand, consumer safeguards, and U.S. financial leadership. Stablecoin reserves could support demand for dollars and Treasuries, according
Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan After $13 Million Siiibo Securities Deal
Key Takeaways Metaplanet will buy Siiibo for $13 million, adding a licensed Japanese securities platform. With 40,177 BTC, Metaplanet aims to bring Bitcoin yield products
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow to $19 Million as Blackrock and Morgan Stanley Buy
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $19M on June 11, extending a 5-day outflow streak despite IBIT inflows. Ether ETFs shed $15.9M as FETH outflows outweighed
World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets
Key Takeaways Macquarie projects over $50 billion in global World Cup 2026 bets, up from $35 billion at Qatar 2022. It’s the first World Cup
Hyperliquid Whale Holds 81% Short Book and $2.7M Profit as HYPE Bet Pays off
Key Takeaways Nansen flagged a Hyperliquid trader 81% short with a $2.7M all-time profit on June 11. The wallet’s $13.57M HYPE short sits up $539K,
CFTC’s Mike Selig Vows to End Regulation by Enforcement as He Steers US Crypto Solo
Key Takeaways Selig has pledged to end “regulation by enforcement,” promising rule-based CFTC crypto oversight. As the CFTC’s only commissioner, Selig now sets policy over
XRP Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Since October 2025 as Santiment Flags Trader Fatigue
Key Takeaways XRP sentiment has hit an 8-month low, matching its October 2025 trough, per Santiment. XRP is currently trading near $1.13, down about 38%
Figure Buys Kiavi for $717M as It Targets $200 Billion Lending Market
Key Takeaways Figure agreed to buy Kiavi for $717M, adding AI-powered real estate lending technology. Figure expects $7B+ annual loan volume and targets 40%+ first-lien
Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law
Key Takeaways Donizette filed Bill 2946/2026 to next enforce mandatory registration across Brazil’s crypto market. The bill codifies Resolution 519 of 2025, thereby bringing statutory
Coinbase, MassPay Link 180-Country Network to Enterprise USDC Payouts
Key Takeaways Coinbase and MassPay are linking USDC payouts to a 180-country enterprise network. Companies can fund in dollars, convert to USDC, and pay recipients