- Bank of Korea governor outlines tokenized bond vision, unified ledger plan
The Bank of Korea’s governor praised tokenized government bonds for easing the issuance and management of government debt during a panel discussion at the ECB Forum.
- Circle CEO touts USDC's network advantage as OUSD emerges
Bernstein said OUSD could become the strongest new challenger to the Circle-Tether duopoly, while flagging unresolved questions around governance, operations and revenue sharing.
- Crypto enters Q3 with thinner liquidity but less leverage after Q2 reset: Talos
Bitcoin and Ether open interest fell sharply after $8.35 billion in long liquidations, while ETF outflows, weaker Strategy purchases and declining market depth reduced liquidity.
- Bitcoin ETFs lose record $4.5B in June, eclipsing Strategy's $1.25B raise
US spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a record $4.5 billion in June outflows, pushing year-to-date totals to $5.5 billion, signaling an unprecedented pace of withdrawals.
- Has Strategy’s capital overhaul put an end to ‘death spiral’ fears?
Strategy's latest plan includes MSTR and STRC buybacks, expanded cash reserves and even potential Bitcoin sales. Will it be enough to defuse the overheated “death spiral” fears?
- Bitcoin just $5K away from ‘best investment opportunity’ of bear market
Bitcoin's recent selloff brought it within 10% of its realized price — a line that has marked the bottoming zone in Bitcoin's previous bear markets.
- Bitcoin price risks drop below $58K as US dollar hits 40-year high against yen
Bitcoin faced downside pressure as the US dollar hit its highest levels against the Japanese yen since 1986, while BTC price analysis revealed "capitulation" by 2025 top-buyers.
- Strategy's new plan divides industry observers even as MSTR, STRC climb
Strategy’s new Bitcoin capital framework draws Wall Street backing from Benchmark with a $570 per share target even as traders question long-term demand risk.
- Swan's Cory Klippsten sees record Bitcoin holder supply revealing early bottom
The record Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders may suggest that the crypto market bottom will come early, according to Swan’s Cory Klippsten.
- StarkWare unveils Starknet quantum roadmap, says industry has no excuse
“The crypto industry shouldn’t need wake-up calls from the White House or anyone else,” said StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson.
- Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan’s el-Fasher
Rights group accuses the paramilitary of 'crimes against humanity' for attacks in and around North Darfur State capital.
- What is a heat dome? The US heatwave explained
The heatwave will likely see record high temperatures, ahead of Fourth of July celebrations and FIFA matches in the US.
- Secretive Gaza meetings in Cyprus as plan to isolate Hamas gathers pace
Board of Peace talks on Gaza's post-war future face funding crises and warnings of a colonial occupation.
- Trump takes first flight on new Qatar-gifted Air Force One
US President Donald Trump took his maiden voyage aboard the new Air Force One on Wednesday.
- Cape Verde: All to know before FIFA World Cup knockout against Argentina
An island nation of just over half a million inhabitants, Cape Verde pulled off the unthinkable by reaching the last 32.
- Is Ukraine’s campaign of targeting Russian refineries working?
Fuel shortages in the country are unlikely to force Putin into concessions for peace.
- ‘Will not leave’: Is Israel killing the US-Iran MoU by staying in Lebanon?
Analysts say both sides want the MOU to succeed but Israel's actions in Lebanon will prove a formidable obstacle.
- First Syrian parliament since al-Assad’s ousting begins legislative duties
The new 210-member parliament takes shape, marking a historic shift after decades of Assad family rule.
- India’s Bengal drops eggs from school lunches: Why that’s stoking debate
Opposition politicians say the BJP is 'imposing vegetarianism' by removing eggs from midday meals.
- How war on Iran changed the global energy sector forever
Conflict will accelerate shift to renewables and search for alternatives to Strait of Hormuz, energy analysts say.