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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
Avalanche Treasury shares fall 38% on Nasdaq debut after $675 million merger
The company intends to accelerate the growth of the Avalanche ecosystem and plans to acquire over $1 billion worth of AVAX over time.
LG, Arbitrum launch blockchain-based bid for $679B ad market
LG is building a blockchain focused on buying and selling ads, joining a wave of companies launching their own blockchains in recent years.
Coinbase launches tool letting AI agents make payments and trade crypto
Coinbase for Agents will let users of the crypto exchange manage their holdings “without the constant manual oversight” and can autonomously perform a range of tasks.
Avalanche Treasury Co. falls 16% as it debuts on Nasdaq
The Avalanche Treasury holds about 15 million of the blockchain’s native token, AVAX, which is trading at a five-year low.
SEC’s proposal to scrap key NMS rules a major unlock for tokenized US stocks: analysts
Galaxy's Thorn said this would remove barriers that prevented DeFi automated market makers from trading tokenized US equities at scale.
‘Anarchistic neobanks’ are bitcoin’s next frontier, says Blockrise CEO
Blockrise CEO Jos Lazet sees bitcoin-native institutions evolving into alternatives to banks, in an interview at BTC Prague.
Big Tech crash, oil volatility rattles markets: Will Bitcoin hold above $60K?
With $1.9 billion exiting the spot Bitcoin ETFs and tech stocks under pressure, BTC is failing as a hedge and at risk of falling below the $60,000 support.
OpenAI Wants a Price War With Anthropic—Is It Proving DeepSeek Right?
Sam Altman is weighing drastic token price cuts to fight Anthropic. The problem is DeepSeek already made that argument for him—and for free.
Bitcoin Must Prepare for Quantum Threat Now, Coinbase Says
Coinbase's quantum advisory council says crypto developers should begin post-quantum migration work now, warning that unresolved questions around abandoned and vulnerable coins could become one of Bitcoin's biggest battles.
Citi launches blockchain marketplace for private companies shares: Report
The US banking giant's blockchain marketplace will offer tokenized depositary receipts of private company shares amid Wall Street's broad embrace of tokenized assets.
Man who spent 1,500 BTC on graphics card now helps insure bitcoin holders
Bitsurance, insures clients' bitcoin against "physical attacks" like fire, water, robbery and the "$5 Wrench Attack."
Ripple CEO Takes Aim at JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Over Clarity Act Crypto Bill Criticism
Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse spoke out against JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon and his comments on the key piece of crypto legislation.
Microsoft President Asks Graduates to Stop Fearing AI and Start Adapting
Brad Smith published a 3,000-word essay urging empathy for graduates booing AI at commencements. The same week, Microsoft's CFO confirmed headcount will keep shrinking.
Nasdaq-Listed Bitcoin Firm Nakamoto Sells BTC, Cuts Debt and Authorizes Share Buyback
Nakamoto, the Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin services and treasury firm, sold about $48 million worth of BTC and derivatives to help reduce debt.
Americans secretly drove as much as $34 billion in offshore prediction market bets, new report claims
A new report from a boutique consulting firm claims that nearly a third of U.S. prediction market volume occurs on offshore platforms.
ETH futures traders lean into $1.6K range lows: Will Ether lead market recovery?
ETH traders increased their long positions as Ether price traded near 2026 lows. Will ETH’s rebound eclipse the BTC recovery?
Coinbase Launches Tool That Lets AI Agents Trade Crypto and Make Payments for Users
Coinbase's new product allows AI agents to execute crypto trades, payments, and portfolio management tasks within user-defined limits.
Crypto Platforms Broaden Access to Elon Musk's SpaceX Ahead of $1.75 Trillion IPO
With the help of crypto rails, retail investors have a variety of ways to bypass traditional Wall Street gatekeepers to get SpaceX exposure.
Arbitrum token jumps 5% on news LG Electronics is building a new blockchain
LG’s new Arbitrum-based blockchain will serve as a platform for placing, buying, selling, and managing digital ads.
Anthropic Apologizes for Claude Fable 5 Secret Censorship—But the Fix Has a Catch
One day after the AI community erupted over invisible performance sabotage, Anthropic reversed course. Visible safeguards are coming—and so are more false positives.
Three signs that XRP price risks falling below $1 in June
XRP is forming head-and-shoulders and bear flag setups on its shorter-timeframe chart, both indicating a dip below $1 in the coming days.
Whistleblower Sues Elon Musk's xAI, Claiming He Was Fired After Raising Grok Safety Concerns
Devin Kim alleged he was terminated after repeatedly warning about bias, misinformation, and dangerous outputs from Elon Musk's Grok chatbot.
Coinbase eyes World Cup boost as prediction markets surge: Bernstein
Bernstein says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could inject billions into prediction markets, with Coinbase and Robinhood positioned to capture a wave of new users.
JPMorgan says debasement trade retreat has ‘accelerated’ for bitcoin
The retreat from the debasement trade has continued for gold and accelerated for bitcoin in recent weeks, JPMorgan analysts said.
Coinbase for Agents sets up dedicated accounts for AI bots to trade and pay for users
AI agents will get access to trade, manage money, and make payments on behalf of Coinbase users via dedicated accounts.
Authorities Take Down 'AudiA6' Group That Allegedly Laundered $389 Million in Bitcoin
Authorities are seeking extradition to the U.S. of two arrested individuals for allegedly laundering $389 million in Bitcoin.
‘You sell what you can, not what you want’: Jack Mallers says bitcoin is pricing a global liquidity crisis
Strike CEO Jack Mallers says Bitcoin at $63,000 reflects a liquidity-starved world, and questions Strategy's perpetual stock capital dynamic.
World Cup Could Bring Billions in Volume to Prediction Markets in 'Watershed Moment': Bernstein
The 48-team FIFA World Cup tournament is expected to be the single largest catalyst for online sports betting in history, Bernstein said.
MassPay taps Coinbase to expand stablecoin payouts
MassPay taps Coinbase to add USDC-powered cross-border payouts, betting stablecoin rails will cut costs and speed up settlement for businesses paying globally.
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Community bank group launches new ad campaign targeting Clarity Act stablecoin reward language
A key group representing small to mid-sized community banks plans to launch a new ad warning of risks in digital assets.
Wall Street Giants, Sovereign Wealth Fund Back Canton Network Creator in $355M Round
Canton Network creator Digital Asset secured $355 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz alongside an array of other backers.
Banks Say Stablecoin Rules Should Cover Secondary Markets
Banking industry trade groups argue AML rules should focus on higher-risk activity while addressing gaps in stablecoin secondary markets.
Franklin Templeton, BNP Paribas see tokenization boosting EU's capital efficiency
Executives from Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas say tokenized assets and stablecoins could improve capital efficiency across Europe as Wall Street expands tokenization efforts.
DOJ charges two in $389 million AudiA6 crypto laundering case
DOJ charges two men over alleged AudiA6 crypto laundering service tied to more than $389 million in transactions.
Bitcoin tags $63.2K as BTC price action ignores inflation, Iran Hormuz closure
Bitcoin mostly preserved a recent rebound despite the highest US PPI inflation since October 2022 and Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz oil route.
The Incentive Dynamic Engine: io.net’s Shift to Sustainable Tokenomics
DePIN Needs a Tokenomics Reset In recent years, DePINs have surged in prominence, offering a revolutionary model for scaling physical infrastructure through community-driven participation. By leveraging blockchain to coordinate resources li
Digital Asset lands $355M as a16z doubles down on Wall Street blockchain rails
Digital Asset raised $355M in an a16z‑led round at a $2B valuation, extending a Wall Street‑backed funding run as banks ramp up pilots on its Canton Network blockchain.
Hungary to reverse crypto trading crackdown after EU scrutiny
Hungary’s government said it will unwind crypto trading restrictions that required approved validation for conversions and exposed users and service providers to criminal liability.
Citigroup to offer tokenized shares of private companies for wealthy and institutional clients: WSJ
Citigroup is rolling out tokenized shares of private companies on blockchain for wealth and institutional clients.
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $2.1B in June So Far as Market Selloff Deepens
The pace of outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs has “moderated,” with analysts assessing whether selling pressure is exhausting.
Hungary to scrap Orban-era crypto rules that carried jail terms: reports
Hungary will decriminalize crypto trading, reversing Orban-era rules that carried jail terms and led platforms like Revolut to suspend services.
Japan crypto bill advances with ETF, tax reform path: Report
Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening the door to ETFs and lower tax treatment.
Audiera’s AI token BEAT beats Bitcoin, Ethereum as price surges 1,500% in a month
BEAT has reached its most overbought readings on record, raising the odds of a 35% price decline in the coming days.
AI models led to a ‘vulnerability apocalypse’ in crypto security: Immunefi CEO
The proliferation of new frontier AI models is the main catalyst behind the latest resurgence in DeFi hacks, according to Immunefi CEO Mitchell Amador.
Morning Minute: Citadel Cautions Against the AI Trade Ahead of SpaceX IPO
Citadel says the AI boom may be running into a cost wall, and Tether just led a $1.4B round into humanoid robotics.
IMF Urges Nepal Monitor Crypto as Usage Rises Despite Ban
The warning echoes the IMF's concerns over crypto adoption, including previous clashes with El Salvador over Bitcoin accumulation.
Bernstein calls FIFA World Cup a ‘watershed moment’ for prediction markets, projects $5-10B consumer volume surge
Bernstein sees the FIFA World Cup as a potential watershed moment for prediction markets, projecting a $5B to $10B uplift in volume.
Bithumb CEO Booked as Suspect Over South Korea Bribery Case
South Korean police have placed Lee Jae-won under investigation for bribery over allegedly hiring a legislator’s relatives.
Japan’s parliament advances bill to classify cryptocurrencies as financial instruments
The legislation is expected to take effect next year if approved by the upper house, the House of Councillors.
Visa says stablecoins are ‘reshaping the back end’ of commerce as it expands AI, tokenization efforts
Visa said stablecoins are reshaping commerce as it unveiled new AI tools, tokenization features, and a partnership with OpenAI.
South Korean police book Bithumb CEO as bribery suspect in lawmaker hiring probe: report
Police are investigating whether Bithumb CEO Lee hired lawmaker Kim's son as a favor and whether Kim later used his position to target Upbit.
Figure to acquire Kiavi for $717 million to expand RWA tokenization network
Figure said moving Kiavi assets onchain could reduce costs while maintaining a capital-light, high-margin business model.
TradFi advisers want stablecoins, tokenization over Bitcoin: Bitwise
Bitwise’s Matt Hougan says it was “pretty hard to engage with advisers on Bitcoin” during recent discussions, who are more interested in stablecoins and tokenization.
AI researcher claims he's already bypassed Anthropic's Fable 5 guardrails
“Pliny the Liberator,” says he has been “cleverly finding the holes in the fence that the thought police missed,” in the newly launched Fable 5.
US lawmakers seek coordinated federal response to crypto theft and scams
The bipartisan bill envisions the Justice Department leading a task force to coordinate crypto theft investigations, support local law enforcement and improve blockchain forensics efforts.
Google's DiffusionGemma AI Hits 1,000 Tokens Per Second—And It's Free
DiffusionGemma hits 1,000 tokens per second by ditching word-by-word generation entirely. It just doesn't run on most people's machines yet.
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Is Getting Too Powerful—While Releasing Powerful AI
In a new essay, Dario Amodei called for binding safety rules for frontier models as his company heads toward an IPO.
Solana Exchange Raydium Hit With $1.34 Million Exploit as DeFi Attacks Grow
Solana-based decentralized exchange Raydium will repay the funds swiped in the $1.34 million exploit using its treasury.