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Stablecoins Surge 2% in Brazil as the Central Bank Triggers a New ‘Samba Premium’
The Central Bank of Brazil recently sent a notification to several financial institutions about the possible misuse of purpose structures to import crypto into Brazil and act as intermediaries. This was enough to send stablecoin prices up…
Ireland’s CAB Cracks Third Bitcoin Wallet, Recovers $31 Million From Cannabis Grower
Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) reportedly pulled another 500 bitcoin out of a decade-dormant wallet this week, bringing its 2026 recovery total from a single cannabis dealer’s stash to 1,500 BTC, worth more than $92 million at…
Experts Say June $4.5B ETF Exit Reflects Macro Shift, Not Bitcoin Weakness
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a record $4.5 billion in net outflows in June, marking the worst monthly withdrawal since their 2024 approval. Record Outflows Hit Bitcoin Funds Net outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded…
Theo Invests $20 Million in Fidelity’s Tokenized Fund to Expand Onchain Treasuries
Theo has allocated $20 million from its thBILL product into Fidelity International’s tokenized USD Digital Liquidity Fund. The move makes thBILL one of the few onchain Treasury products backed by instruments from both Fidelity International…
Billionaire Crypto Investor Faces $132,000 Donation Cap as UK Bill Squeezes Overseas Funding
A Thailand-based crypto billionaire’s attempt to influence Nigel Farage and Reform UK is set to be blocked by an upcoming UK legislative crackdown on political donations, despite his efforts to bypass the rules. The Kingmaker and His Deep…
Bitcoin Falls Below $58,000 as Quarter-End Selling and Strategy Jitters Deepen 2026 Losses
Bitcoin slid under $58,000 on June 30, closing out its worst quarter in years as quarter-end selling, sustained ETF outflows, and fresh anxiety over Strategy Inc.’s pivot dragged the token to a 34% year-to-date loss. A Brutal June Caps a…
Bank of Thailand Backs 1:1 Baht Stablecoin While Tightening Cross-Border Payment Rules
The Bank of Thailand plans to open a public consultation on a proposed digital stablecoin that would require full 1:1 backing with Thai baht reserves. Baht-Pegged Stablecoin Framework The Bank of Thailand plans to introduce a stablecoin…
Brazil Stablecoin Demand Explodes 158% Year-Over-Year to $2.6 Billion in May
Recent data released by the Central Bank of Brazil reveals that demand for digital assets and stablecoins has exploded in Brazil, with purchases surging 155% YoY until May 2026, when Brazilians purchased $12.138 billion worth of these…
Sharplink Adds 10,000 ETH as Corporate Treasury Grows to 886,725 Ether
Sharplink bought another 10,000 ETH, lifting total holdings to 886,725 ETH as it continues to build one of the largest corporate ether treasuries. The company also repurchased more than 2.1 million shares, tying its capital strategy to…
Senate Leaders Race to Pass CLARITY Act in July as Lummis Touts Consumer Safeguards
Senate Republican leaders are pushing to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act in July, with roughly four weeks before a monthlong recess, even as Senator Cynthia Lummis insists the bill protects consumers while clearing the…