Daily Summary2026-06-23

Over 1,200 technology companies sent a letter to the Senate urging passage of the CLARITY Act ahead of a July 4 deadline, while crypto PAC Fairshake deployed $8 million in primary races backing pro-crypto candidates. The US House Financial Services Committee scheduled two hearings in July focused on the CLARITY Act, and Senator Lummis publicly described the risk of prosecuting developers for writing code as an 'absurdity.' The bill continues to require seven Democratic votes for Senate passage.

↪ 1,200 tech companies formally urged Senate passage, crypto PAC deployed $8M in primaries, and House Financial Services Committee scheduled July hearings.

• FORBES: Washington Crypto Policy Halftime Roundup · forbes.com
• Crypto PAC Fairshake deploys $8M weapon in primary fights · crypto.news
• Crypto Political Action Committee Increases Primary Spending, <i>Clarity Act</i> Sees Key Advancement Window · lookonchain.com
• U.S. House Financial Services Committee to Hold Two Hearings in July, Focusing on Fed Policy and the Clarity Act · panewslab.com
• 1,200 Tech Companies Tell Senate to Pass CLARITY Act as Lummis Calls Code-as-Crime Risk an 'Absurdity' · thedefiant.io
• Crypto PACs Back Pro-Crypto Election Candidates As CLARITY Act Nears July 4 Deadline · coingape.com

President Trump signed executive orders directing acceleration of national quantum readiness, with the White House publishing companion documents titled 'Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks' and 'Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation.' The orders represent formal US government policy action on post-quantum cryptography. Algorand previously reaffirmed a 2027 quantum resistance target in the same context.

↪ Trump signed executive orders accelerating quantum readiness, moving from CZ-Coinbase debate to formal White House policy action.

• WHITEHOUSE: Securing the Nation Against Advanced Cryptographic Attacks · whitehouse.gov
• Trump’s White House Teases Quantum Push: Is Bitcoin’s Next Big Narrative Here? · beincrypto.com
• Trump Signs Quantum Executive Orders: What Do They Mean for Crypto Security? · beincrypto.com
• Trump Orders Acceleration of Quantum Readiness as Bitcoin Faces Coming Risk · decrypt.co
• WHITEHOUSE: Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation · whitehouse.gov
• Trump launches quantum race as crypto faces Q-Day threat · crypto.news

Strategy acquired 520 Bitcoin for approximately $34.9 million at an average price of $67,068 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 847,363 BTC. The company raised $335.5 million by selling MSTR shares and separately expanded its USD Reserve to $1.4 billion, using $300 million of MSTR share dilution to fund the purchase. Total Strategy BTC holdings are now valued at approximately $54.3 billion.

↪ Strategy confirmed its 113th Bitcoin purchase of 520 BTC at $67,068 per coin, raising total holdings to 847,363 BTC and USD Reserve to $1.4 billion.

• MicroStrategy bought 520 more Bitcoin for $34.9 million, bringing its total holdings to 847,363 BTC · en.coin-turk.com
• Strategy Sells $335.5M in MSTR Shares, Acquires 520 BTC at $67,068 · blockonomi.com
• Strategy adds $300M to USD Reserve, acquires 520 BTC · cointelegraph.com
• TECHINASIA: Strategy raises $335m, buys 520 bitcoin · techinasia.com
• Strategy used $300 million of MSTR dilution to backstop its Bitcoin’s biggest buying machine · cryptoslate.com
• Michael Saylor hints at Strategy’s 113th Bitcoin buy – But critics ask… · ambcrypto.com
• Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) Buys 520 Bitcoin, Raises USD Reserve to $1.4 Billion · bitcoinmagazine.com
• Strategy Pads Cash Reserves to $1.4B After STRC's Stumble · decrypt.co
• Strategy Adds $300 Million To USD Reserve As Saylor Reports 520 BTC Buy · newsbtc.com

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $6.35 billion in net outflows over the preceding 30 days, with a single-day figure of $227 million reported. OTC desk Bitcoin balances dropped by approximately 400,000 BTC since 2022, with reports describing OTC desks as running dry. Bitcoin posted three consecutive weekly closes above $63,000 as leverage cooled and ETF outflow pace slowed.

↪ 30-day ETF outflow figure confirmed at $6.35B; OTC desk depletion of 400,000 BTC since 2022 separately reported alongside daily outflow of $227M.

• Bitcoin posted three straight weekly closes above $63,000 as leverage cooled and ETF outflows slowed · en.coin-turk.com
• Bitcoin Supply Crunch? OTC Balances Drop by 400,000 BTC Since 2022 · cryptopotato.com
• Morning Minute: Bitcoin at $65,000 as Iran Deal Wobbles · decrypt.co
• Bitcoin's OTC desks are running dry · bsc.news
• 30 days, $6.35B gone – What’s happening with Bitcoin ETFs? · ambcrypto.com

Franklin Templeton completed its acquisition of 250Digital and formally established Franklin Crypto, a dedicated institutional digital assets division designed to serve pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. The firm separately proposed Bitcoin DRIP ETFs that would redirect stock dividends into cryptocurrency exposure. Franklin Templeton's total assets under management stand at approximately $1.8 trillion.

↪ Franklin Templeton completed the 250Digital acquisition and formally launched Franklin Crypto as a dedicated institutional crypto division.

• Franklin Templeton has completed the acquisition of 250Digital and established "Franklin Crypto" to expand into the digital assets space serving pension funds and sovereign wealth funds. · lookonchain.com
• CROWDFUNDINSIDER: Franklin Templeton Proposes Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Redirect Stock Dividends into Crypto · crowdfundinsider.com
• Franklin Templeton Bets Bigger on Crypto After Major Acquisition · beincrypto.com
• $1.8 Trillion Asset Manager Launches Crypto Division · u.today
• Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division · bitcoinmagazine.com

The US Senate passed a housing bill that includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency. Barron's reported Congress is set to ban the digital dollar, describing implications for crypto stocks. The legislation advances alongside separate proposals in the House targeting digital dollar prohibition.

↪ Senate passed a housing bill containing a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC, moving from legislative debate to a passed Senate vote.

• BARRONS: Congress Set to Ban Digital Dollar. What It Means for Crypto Stocks · barrons.com
• Senate passes housing bill banning Fed from issuing CBDC · cryptobriefing.com

The Bank of England published updated stablecoin rules replacing previous holding caps with a £40 billion guardrail framework, setting an effective ceiling of approximately $53 billion for British pound-denominated stablecoins. Coinbase publicly stated approval of the revised framework. The update represents a concrete regulatory milestone for stablecoin operations in the United Kingdom.

• DECRYPT: Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules, Swaps Holding Caps for £40B ‘Guardrail’ · decrypt.co
• CROWDFUNDINSIDER: Bank of England Posts Update on Stablecoins in the UK, Coinbase Likes What they Read · crowdfundinsider.com
• British pound stablecoins capped to $53B ceiling as Bank of England sets out stablecoin rules · cryptoslate.com

Intercontinental Exchange, the parent of the New York Stock Exchange, and crypto exchange OKX announced a joint venture to expand tokenized equities and digital asset markets, with former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo named as co-chair. The partnership targets bringing tokenized securities to Wall Street through combined institutional infrastructure.

• NYSE parent ICE, OKX partners to expand tokenized equities and digital asset markets · fxstreet.com
• OKX taps Andrew Cuomo for bold NYSE tokenization venture · crypto.news
• Intercontinental Exchange, OKX expand access to tokenized equities via joint venture co-chaired by former Gov. Cuomo · theblock.co
• ICE and OKX Are Teaming Up to Bring Tokenized Securities to Wall Street · decrypt.co
• Andrew Cuomo to lead new venture between NYSE parent and crypto exchange OKX · ft.com

South Korea's central bank advanced its digital currency project to an active token testing phase. South Korea separately pushed the Financial Action Task Force to eliminate crypto transfer thresholds under its travel rule framework.

• South Korea’s Central Bank Advances Digital Currency Token Testing Phase · blockonomi.com
• South Korea Pushes FATF to Eliminate Crypto Transfer Thresholds · blockonomi.com

Solana processed $1.29 billion in tokenized stock trades and was reported to hold approximately 95% of the tokenized equity market by volume. A Korean bank with 15 million users began testing Solana for remittances, while over 20,000 dormant wallets returned to Solana DEX activity in a single week. Micron stock was separately listed on Solana via Backpack Securities 48 hours before its earnings release.

↪ Solana's tokenized equity volume expanded to $1.29B total with a reported 95% market share, up from the $439M weekly Backpack figure previously reported.

• Solana processes a stunning 1.29 billion dollars in tokenized stock trades! What are investors watching now? · en.coin-turk.com
• COINTELEGRAPH: Solana grabs 95% of tokenized equity as traders debate if SOL bottom is in · cointelegraph.com
• A Korean bank with 15 million users is testing Solana for remittances · bsc.news
• Over 20,000 wallets dormant for over a year returned to Solana DEX last week · panewslab.com
• Micron Stock Goes On-Chain 48 Hours Before Earnings as Backpack Securities Lists $MU on Solana · thedefiant.io

World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin supply grew 9.7% in a single week, reaching a total supply of $4.85 billion. The growth represents a concrete weekly expansion metric for the politically connected stablecoin product.

• World Liberty Financial's USD1 Supply Grows 9.7% in a Week to $4.85 Billion · thedefiant.io

Three US crypto trade groups urged Congress to fast-track a tax bill that would allow miners and stakers to defer tax obligations until the point of sale rather than at the time of receipt. The bill was backed by crypto industry groups and Coin Center separately criticized congressional handling of crypto tax legislation. No vote date was confirmed.

• Three US crypto trade groups urged Congress to fast track tax bill exempting mining and staking rewards from income · en.coin-turk.com
• Crypto's second U.S. lobbying front — tax policy — sees industry push on mining, staking · coindesk.com
• Crypto groups back bill allowing miners and stakers to defer taxes until sale · ambcrypto.com
• Crypto industry groups urge Congress to pass tax staking and mining bill unchanged · theblock.co
• DECRYPT: Crypto Industry Urges Congress to Pass Tax Bill—But Will It Happen This Year? · decrypt.co
• The crypto tax fight Congress keeps getting wrong, according to Coin Center · bsc.news

21Shares added monthly and weekly options contracts to its Hyperliquid ETF product, expanding the derivatives available on the exchange-traded vehicle. The co-founder of 21Shares separately warned that tokenization infrastructure hype is outrunning actual Wall Street readiness.

• 21Shares co-founder warns tokenization hype is outrunning Wall Street reality · coindesk.com
• 21Shares adds monthly and weekly options to Hyperliquid ETF · cryptobriefing.com

Anchorage Digital launched a new tokenized deposit platform designed to enable commercial banks to issue and manage deposits on blockchain infrastructure. The regulated crypto bank targets onboarding traditional financial institutions as participants on the platform.

• Anchorage aims to bring banks onchain with new tokenized deposit platform · coindesk.com
• TECHINASIA: US crypto bank Anchorage launches tokenized deposit platform · techinasia.com

Baillie Gifford and BNY Mellon launched a UK-regulated tokenized bond fund deployed on both the Solana and Ethereum networks. The fund represents a regulated institutional fixed-income product issued directly on public blockchain infrastructure.

• Baillie Gifford Launches UK-Regulated Tokenized Bond Fund on Solana and Ethereum With BNY · thedefiant.io

Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC for spot Solana and Ethereum trust products. The filings had previously disclosed fees as low as 0.14% and staking provisions for both products.

↪ No material change; amended S-1 filings for spot SOL and ETH trusts reiterated without new fee or structure disclosures.

• Morgan Stanley Files Amended S-1s for Spot Solana and Ethereum Trusts · thedefiant.io

Strive acquired 759 Bitcoin in a single purchase that exceeded Strategy's most recent weekly purchase volume, bringing its total holdings close to 20,000 BTC. A separate smaller Bitcoin treasury company also outpaced Strategy's weekly buying rate. Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company set a shareholder merger vote for June 26.

• Bitcoin treasury Strive’s shares jump as company’s holdings near 20,000 BTC · theblock.co
• Strive Adds 759 Bitcoin As Corporate BTC Treasury Race Continues · newsbtc.com
• A smaller Bitcoin treasury just out-bought Strategy for a week · bsc.news
• Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company merger vote set for June 26 · cryptobriefing.com
• Strive snaps up 759 BTC in move that eclipses Strategy · crypto.news

Hyperliquid's trading volume declined by approximately 50%, with RWA activity partially offsetting the drop. Binance founder CZ publicly raised concerns about Hyperliquid's degree of decentralization and control structure. A single whale address accumulated over 60,000 HYPE tokens, bringing total holdings above $30 million in value.

↪ Hyperliquid trading volume fell by half, CZ publicly challenged its decentralization, and a whale accumulated over $30M in HYPE tokens.

• Hyperliquid’s Volume Is Down by Half: RWA Softens the Blow · coindoo.com
• Whale adds over 60,000 HYPE, bringing total to over $30 million · panewslab.com
• CZ questions Hyperliquid’s decentralization amid control concerns · cryptobriefing.com

Benchmark published analysis comparing Strategy to Terra Luna, raising questions about the sustainability of its Bitcoin accumulation model. Strategy CEO Michael Saylor separately placed a $1 million personal bet on STRC's recovery, and Samson Mow commented that STRC's self-repairing design functions as intended when trading below par.

↪ Benchmark analyst published a formal Terra Luna comparison to Strategy; no new quantitative data beyond prior reporting.

• Strategy CEO backs troubled STRC with $1M bet on recovery · crypto.news
• Samson Mow: STRC’s Self-Repairing Design Works Perfectly Below Par · blockchainreporter.net
• Comparing Bitcoin Giant Strategy to Terra Luna Is a STRC, Benchmark Says · decrypt.co

Nakamoto Inc. permanently closed its legacy healthcare clinic operations and announced a full transformation into a Bitcoin-focused operating company. The pivot represents a complete reallocation of corporate resources from the healthcare sector to Bitcoin operations.

• Nakamoto Shuts Down Medical Business, Fully Transforms into Bitcoin Operating Company · panewslab.com
• Nakamoto Inc. closes legacy healthcare clinics, shifts focus entirely to Bitcoin operations · cryptobriefing.com

OranjeBTC purchased 18 Bitcoin linked to Brazil's World Cup goals in a promotional accumulation event, bringing its total disclosed holdings to 3,822 BTC.

• OranjeBTC buys 18 Bitcoin tied to Brazil’s World Cup goals, now holds 3,822 BTC · cryptobriefing.com

BitMine, led by Tom Lee, added $92 million in Ethereum to its corporate treasury, bringing its total holdings to approximately 4.7% of the total ETH supply. A subsequent purchase of 52,203 additional ETH was reported, with Lee describing a target of approaching 5% of total supply.

• Tom Lee’s BitMine Adds $92 Million in Ethereum, Hits 4.7% of Total Supply · decrypt.co
• Tom Lee says ‘best years for crypto remain ahead’ as Bitmine buys another 52,203 ETH · theblock.co
• Bitmine snaps up another $90M in ETH as Tom Lee nears 5% supply goal · crypto.news

BlackRock and JPMorgan publicly expressed divergent views on where capital flows should be directed, with BlackRock favoring Bitcoin exposure and JPMorgan prioritizing AI infrastructure investment. A BlackRock director separately identified what the firm described as the most important factor for the next Bitcoin rally without disclosing specific metrics.

• BlackRock Director Reveals “Most Important” Factor For Next Bitcoin Rally · coingape.com
• Bitcoin or AI? BlackRock and JPMorgan Split Over Where Capital Flows Next · beincrypto.com

Analysis found that tokenized equity settlement remains routed through legacy centralized Wall Street infrastructure rather than decentralized rails, with traditional gatekeepers retaining control over investor access to tokenized stock products. Securitize and tZERO were separately engaged in patent litigation over tokenization technology, with Securitize filing a complaint against tZERO and asking a court to reject the claims as meritless.

• Securitize asks court to reject tZERO’s ‘meritless’ tokenization patent allegations · theblock.co
• COINDESK: Securitize and tZERO clash over patents as race to bring Wall Street onchain heats up · coindesk.com
• Centralized Wall Street gatekeepers to control investors’ route into tokenized stocks through old pipes · cryptoslate.com
• Securitize files complaint against tZERO over patent claims · cryptobriefing.com

Tokenization platform Libeara raised a $13.6 million strategic funding round with participation from Kaia Investment Partners. The raise advances Libeara's infrastructure for real-world asset tokenization.

• KAIA: Kaia Investment Partners Joins $13.6M Strategic Round for Tokenization Leader Libeara · blog.kaia.io

Bitcoin network activity remained at its highest level since 2024 according to CryptoQuant data. A total of 16.64 million BTC was identified as locked in supply, with analysts noting the $72,100 level as a key test for that supply concentration.

↪ No material new data; Bitcoin network activity highest since 2024 reiterated with supply lockup metric added.

• Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Highest Level Since 2024: CryptoQuant · bitcoinmagazine.com
• Bitcoin’s 16.64M BTC supply lockup faces $72.1K test – Here’s why · ambcrypto.com

Ethereum Foundation strategy chief published a plan to eliminate maximal extractable value at the protocol level and establish privacy as a default feature of the Ethereum network. A separate Ethereum Foundation executive described MEV as the next major front in the cypherpunk war. The proposals were issued in the context of the Foundation's ongoing leadership losses and funding concerns.

↪ Ethereum Foundation strategy chief outlined a specific plan to kill MEV and make privacy a protocol-level default, extending prior reporting on Foundation leadership changes.

• Ethereum Foundation Executive Says MEV Could Be the Next Major Front in the Cypherpunk War · blockchainreporter.net
• Ethereum Foundation’s strategy chief lays out plan to kill MEV and make privacy a protocol default · cryptobriefing.com

ECB President Christine Lagarde was reported to have urged Greek authorities to reject Binance's application for a MiCA operating license. Binance's European licensing status remained unresolved as of the reporting date.

↪ No material change; ECB pressure on Greece to reject Binance MiCA application reiterated without new regulatory outcome.

• CROWDFUNDINSIDER: ECB President Christine Lagarde Reportedly Urged Greece to Reject Binance's MiCA License Bid · crowdfundinsider.com

PayGo secured a strategic investment from Ledger Capital to expand its x402 payment protocol globally. Telcoin's digital asset bank opened real US bank accounts tied to its stablecoin product, representing a concrete step in stablecoin-linked banking adoption.

• Telcoin's digital asset bank just opened real US accounts tied to its stablecoin · bsc.news

Re7 Labs opened a $223,000 USDC compensation pool for victims of the USR exploit. Main Street's msUSD stablecoin continued to trade near collapse following its de-peg event previously reported.

↪ Re7 Labs opened a $223K USDC compensation pool for USR exploit victims; MainStreet msUSD collapse details reiterated.

• Main Street’s msUSD collapses as Altura winds down vault · protos.com
• Re7 Labs Opens $223K USDC Compensation Pool for USR Exploit Victims · thedefiant.io

Andy Burnham emerged as a leading candidate to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, prompting crypto industry commentary about the possibility of a more favourable digital asset regulatory environment under new leadership. No specific policy commitments from Burnham were disclosed.

↪ Andy Burnham identified specifically as leading UK PM candidate, following prior reporting on Starmer's potential exit.

• Andy Burnham emerges as UK Prime Minister favorite, sparking crypto industry hopes for policy reset · cryptoslate.com

Tom Lee and Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin jointly announced a new initiative aimed at increasing Ethereum's institutional adoption and use. No specific capital commitments, product structures, or target metrics were disclosed.

• Tom Lee and Joe Lubin Push New Ethereum Initiative for Enhanced Institutional Use · beincrypto.com

The $4.67 million exploit of the Axelar bridge to Secret Network via an infinite-mint vulnerability in a third-party token contract continued to be reported. No new recovery figures or additional exploit details were disclosed.

↪ No material change; $4.67M exploit details reiterated without new recovery or attribution information.

• Secret Network's Axelar Bridge Drained $4.67M via Infinite-Mint Flaw · thedefiant.io

TurboFlow raised $6 million in seed funding led by Pantera Capital to build an on-chain prediction market and perpetual futures platform targeting the Asia-Pacific region. The company described its ambition as becoming the 'Kalshi of APAC.'

• TurboFlow, aiming to be the ‘Kalshi of APAC,’ raises $6 million seed led by Pantera Capital · theblock.co

Bitcoin's estimated production cost reached approximately $78,000 per coin while the market price remained below that level. A newly created wallet withdrew 2,500 BTC worth approximately $164 million from Binance during the period.

↪ Bitcoin production cost updated to $78,000 against a sub-$78K market price, extending prior miner economics data.

• Bitcoin’s production cost hits 78000 dollars but the price stays below! What’s behind the strain on miners? · en.coin-turk.com
• Newly Created Wallet Withdraws 2,500 BTC from Binance, Worth Approximately $164 Million · panewslab.com

DeFiLlama reported that the crypto sector recorded 83 security breaches in Q2 2026, resulting in approximately $775 million in stolen funds, setting a new quarterly record for security incidents.

• DeFiLlama reported crypto sector set new quarterly record with 83 security breaches and $775 million stolen in Q2 2026 · en.coin-turk.com

China authorized six domestic banks to conduct offshore yuan transactions directly from mainland accounts, bridging domestic and offshore yuan markets. China separately maintained its grip on digital currency development in the context of these financial market expansions.

↪ China authorized six banks for direct offshore yuan transactions from mainland, adding to the prior Digital RMB platform upgrade.

• China bridges domestic and offshore yuan markets while tightening grip on digital currency · cryptobriefing.com
• China allows six banks to conduct offshore yuan transactions directly from mainland · cryptobriefing.com

Chainlink launched real-time Asia-Pacific equity data streams, bringing live price data for Samsung, SK Hynix, and other regional equities onto blockchain infrastructure. The launch advances oracle infrastructure for real-world asset applications.

• Chainlink Launches Asia-Pacific Equity Data Streams, Bringing Real-Time Data of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Others On-Chain · panewslab.com

An unidentified whale address opened a short position on 23,000 Ethereum valued at approximately $39.64 million on-chain. A separate address also opened a long position of 21,000 ETH on Hyperliquid, representing the eighth-largest ETH position on the platform.

• COINTELEGRAPH: New York, Maryland and Utah to hold primaries with crypto PAC money hanging over voters · cointelegraph.com
• An address opened a long position of 21,000 ETH today, now the eighth largest position in Hyperliquid ETH · panewslab.com

Goldfinch Finance, a decentralized credit protocol backed by a16z, announced a gradual shutdown after originating approximately $100 million in on-chain loans. The closure was described as reflecting viability limits in the current decentralized credit market.

• a16z-Backed Goldfinch Finance Winds Down After Originating $100M in Loans · thedefiant.io
• a16z-backed decentralized credit protocol Goldfinch announces gradual shutdown · panewslab.com

US federal government interest payments on debt reached a record $723 billion, making debt service the second-largest category of federal spending. The figure was published in the context of macroeconomic commentary on fiscal conditions.

• US debt interest costs hit record $723B, now the second-largest federal spending category · cryptobriefing.com

Aztec Network achieved Stage 2 classification on L2Beat after its governance process revoked ownership of rollup contracts, reducing centralization risk. The milestone was reached in the context of prior exploit incidents involving legacy Aztec contracts.

• Aztec Reaches L2Beat Stage 2 After Governance Revokes Rollup Contract Ownership · thedefiant.io

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce announced she will leave the agency in November 2026 to take a role at Regent Law. Peirce was widely characterized as the most crypto-friendly commissioner at the SEC.

• SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce To Leave Agency In November For Regent Law Role · newsbtc.com

The CFTC opened a public comment period on proposed rules governing 24/7 energy futures and perpetual oil contracts. The regulatory process was noted as a potential read-through for the classification and oversight of on-chain perpetual futures products.

• CFTC Opens Comment on 24/7 Energy Futures and Perpetual Oil Contracts · thedefiant.io

Bitmine announced it meets the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the Russell 1000 Index, with the inclusion effective June 26, 2026. The development marks the entry of a Bitcoin mining proxy company into a major US equity index.

• Bitmine Announces It Meets Eligibility Criteria for Inclusion in Russell 1000 Index, Effective June 26 · panewslab.com

Bullish exchange reached the second-highest global Bitcoin options open interest ranking, surpassing previous competitors. The exchange separately became the first centralized venue to list the SoFiUSD stablecoin.

• Bullish climbs to number two globally for BTC options by open interest, eyes massive growth ahead · cryptobriefing.com
• Bullish becomes first centralized exchange to list SoFiUSD stablecoin · ambcrypto.com

An unidentified whale opened a 40x leveraged long position on 1,100 Bitcoin valued at approximately $70.54 million on Hyperliquid. A separate address deposited $5 million in USDC margin and reopened leveraged long positions across several tokenized equity contracts.

• Trader deposits 5 million USDC margin, reopens long positions on SNDK, SKHX, MRVL · panewslab.com
• A whale opens a 40x leveraged long position on 1,100 BTC, worth approximately $70.54 million · panewslab.com

SOL's price increased approximately 8% as tokenomic changes and a reactivation of previously dormant wallets were reported. Over 20,000 wallets that had been inactive for more than a year returned to Solana DEX activity in the preceding week.

• $SOL Climbs 8% As Tokenomic Changes, Surging Activity, and Reawakening Wallets Signal Sentiment Shift · solanafloor.com

Bybit EU launched a fund migration campaign for its European users as the MiCAR transition reached its final deadline window. The campaign directs users to migrate funds to compliant structures ahead of the regulatory cutoff.

↪ Bybit EU launched an active fund migration campaign as the MiCAR final deadline approaches, extending prior MiCA deadline reporting.

• Bybit EU Launches Fund Migration Campaign as MiCAR Transition Nears Final Deadline · blockchainreporter.net

MoonPay acquired AI accounting startup Entendre to integrate automated accounting agents into its stablecoin payment operations. The acquisition was described as an expansion into back-office financial infrastructure for crypto payment services.

• MoonPay expands into back-office financial operations with AI accounting startup Entendre acquisition · theblock.co
• MoonPay acquires Entendre to bring AI accounting agents to stablecoin operations · cryptobriefing.com

Bank of America published a forecast calling for three Federal Reserve interest rate hikes in 2026. The forecast was reported in the context of its potential negative implications for cryptocurrency markets.

• Bank of America Eyes Three Fed Rate Hikes In 2026, Crypto Market To See More Pain? · coingape.com
• Bank of America sparks Bitcoin jitters with three-hike forecast · crypto.news

Sovra completed a $2 million pre-seed funding round to develop a self-custodial dollar account product. The product design combines self-custody functionality with dollar-denominated account access.

• Self-custodial dollar account Sovra completes $2 million Pre-seed funding · panewslab.com

Bitget launched a new U-based ARX perpetual contract supporting leverage up to 20x on its centralized derivatives platform.

• Bitget has launched the U-based ARX perpetual contract, supporting up to 20x leverage. · lookonchain.com

Taiko's Layer 2 bridge suffered a $1.7 million loss after its Proof-of-State mechanism was compromised. Users continued to be advised to withdraw bridge funds, with no new recovery or remediation information published.

↪ No material change; $1.7M Taiko bridge exploit details reiterated without new recovery or patch information.

• Ethereum Layer-2 Taiko Warns Users to Withdraw Bridge Funds After Security Breach · decrypt.co