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JPMorgan Reports Limited Institutional Demand for Perpetual Futures
JPMorgan indicates that institutional interest in perpetual futures remains low, primarily viewing them as speculative trading tools rather than hedging instruments. The bank's report outlines several barriers to adoption, including basis risk and lack of traditional clearing protections, according to CoinDesk.
4 minutes ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny
Vitalik Buterin Highlights Limits of Indistinguishability Obfuscation in Crypto
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discusses the concept of indistinguishability obfuscation, describing it as a significant advancement in cryptography that is not yet ready for practical use. He emphasizes the immense potential it holds for creating trustless systems but notes current implementations are prohibitively slow, according to CoinDesk.
34 minutes ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Market Conditions Signal Potential Shift for Bitcoin Amid Dollar Strength
Bitcoin's price remains near $60,000, but recent data suggests a shift may be forthcoming due to crowded market conditions. According to CoinDesk, a combination of rising bullish positions in the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields may create the potential for a drop in their value, ultimately supporting Bitcoin's price.
1 hour ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Omkar Godbole
FundBank Rebrands as IRACE Digital, Expands Into Digital Asset Services
FundBank has rebranded as IRACE Digital and acquired Tenet Bank to enhance its digital asset services, according to CoinDesk. Under the leadership of former Zodia Custody CEO John Cronin, IRACE Digital aims to provide a unified banking solution for traditional and digital assets.
1 hour ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny
Ukraine Transfers $8.3M in Seized Crypto to State Management
Ukraine has transferred over $8.3 million in USDT, a stablecoin, to its asset-recovery agency ARMA, marking the first time seized cryptocurrency has been managed by the state. This action follows the arrest of four suspects linked to a hacking group responsible for ransomware attacks, as reported by Decrypt.
2 hours ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Europe's Unlicensed Crypto Firms Face Closure as MiCA Deadline Approaches
The European Securities and Markets Authority has urged unlicensed crypto companies to dissolve as the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) transition period expires on July 1, according to CoinDesk. Estimates suggest that up to 80% of Europe's crypto firms may lose their operating status, compelling them to close due to non-compliance with new regulations.
3 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Ian Allison
New MiCA Regime Takes Effect in Europe Amid U.S. Economic Reports
The European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime becomes fully effective on July 1. CoinDesk reports that exchanges are now competing for customers following Binance's failure to obtain a license in the region, while key U.S. economic data is set to be released, impacting market trends.
4 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Francisco Rodrigues
BIS Report States Stablecoins Resemble ETFs More Than Currency
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) claims stablecoins operate more like exchange-traded funds than genuine money, highlighting risks associated with them. This assessment appears in BIS's latest annual report, as noted by CoinDesk.
4 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Omkar Godbole
South Korea Allocates $518 Billion to AI Chips, Impacting Crypto Investments
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest about $518 billion in new chip fabrication plants to meet growing demand for AI memory, as reported by CoinDesk. This capital shift towards AI has coincided with declines in cryptocurrency investments, raising questions about the future flow of capital back into digital assets.
7 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
SBI Acquires Bitbank for $289 Million Amid Japan's Crypto Consolidation
SBI Holdings has purchased Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, signaling market consolidation as regulations tighten, according to CoinDesk. The acquisition boosts SBI's assets under custody to approximately 1.1 trillion yen and enhances its digital asset strategy, addressing the rising costs of operating independent exchanges.
22 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny
Framework Ventures Shifts Focus to Financing AI and Robotics with $400M Fund
Framework Ventures announces a new $400 million fund aimed at using blockchain technology to finance artificial intelligence, robotics, and energy infrastructure. Co-founder Michael Anderson highlighted the evolution of crypto from speculation to addressing real-world financing needs in an interview with CoinDesk.
24 hours ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Stablecoin Founders Concentrated in U.S. as Global Volume Surges
The stablecoin transaction volume surpassed $28 trillion in 2025, revealing a disparity between where stablecoins are most used and where their founders are based. While emerging markets like Nigeria and Argentina drive this volume demand, most stablecoin founders and venture capital are concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, according to a report by Decrypt.
2 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Alex Witt
Tether Expands $23 Billion Gold Reserve with Bullion-Backed Loans
Tether plans to enhance the utility of its $23 billion gold reserve by offering bullion-backed loans to holders of Tether Gold (XAUT), as reported by CoinDesk. This initiative allows users to borrow against their gold holdings, similar to existing bitcoin-backed lending services.
2 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Jamie Crawley
Former Ethereum Foundation Leader Highlights Funding Challenge Amid Governance Shift
Trent Van Epps, a former leader of the Ethereum Foundation, warns of a funding gap as the Foundation steps back from its central role. He calls for the establishment of new funding institutions for the Ethereum ecosystem, emphasizing the need for around $30 million annually for core protocol development, according to CoinDesk.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by AI Boost
Strategy's Saylor Discusses 'Volatility Test' as STRC Declines Further
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, addresses the continued decline of STRC as Bitcoin remains below $60,000. This insight comes as the company's capital structure attracts scrutiny amid ongoing financial challenges, according to Decrypt.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by André Beganski
Securitize Plans to Raise $400 Million Ahead of NYSE Listing
Securitize aims to raise approximately $400 million through a merger with Cantor Fitzgerald-backed SPAC, set to close on July 1, pending shareholder approval. The tokenization firm is poised to list on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SECZ, as the market for tokenized real-world assets expands significantly, according to CoinDesk.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Bitcoin Dips Below $59K as ETFs See $692M Outflow Ahead of Options Expiry
Bitcoin fell below $59,000 following a substantial outflow of $691 million from spot ETFs, marking the largest single-day decline since May. With a $10.6 billion options expiry approaching, market analysts are closely watching price movements, as noted by Decrypt.
3 days ago·Decrypt·Reported by Decrypt Agent
Goldman Sachs Notes IPO Activity Lacks Dot-Com Era Fever
Goldman Sachs reports that U.S. IPO activity has significantly risen in 2026, yet it does not exhibit the speculative excess seen during the dot-com bubble. The current issuance reflects a normal recovery rather than an euphoria-fueled surge, according to CoinDesk.
3 days ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Will Canny