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JustLend DAO Overhauls Lending Architecture with SBM V2
Isolated collateral pools and a dynamic interest rate model define JustLend DAO’s Supply and Borrow Market V2, which went live on June 17. The upgrade moves the protocol to a dual-layer system of Vaults and Markets, shifting away from the previous architecture to isolate risks and optimize capital efficiency.
BitGo Launches Compliance Platform as EU Crypto Deadline Looms
With the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) deadline arriving July 1, approximately 75% of pre-existing crypto firms face potential forced closures. BitGo is intervening, launching a regulated infrastructure service that allows companies to maintain operations by utilizing the firm's established licensing while they pursue their own authorizations.
Michael Slater Tapped to Lead IQ-EQ Middle East Expansion
With three decades of experience navigating the financial landscapes of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, Michael Slater has been appointed managing director for the Middle East at global investor services group IQ-EQ. Operating from the Dubai International Financial Centre, he will spearhead the firm’s regional growth and institutional partnerships.
Congress links housing bill to Federal Reserve digital dollar ban
Congressional leaders have attached a temporary prohibition on a Federal Reserve-issued central bank digital currency (CBDC) to a major housing affordability package. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which aims to curb institutional home buying and reduce supply constraints, would block the Fed from creating a digital dollar until 2030.
World Liberty Financial Nears Federal Bank Charter Approval
Former Office of the Comptroller of the Currency officials expect federal regulators to approve the national trust bank charter for World Liberty Financial. The decision, overseen by Comptroller Jonathan Gould, would grant the Trump-linked firm federal authority to issue its USD1 stablecoin and manage digital assets directly.
Fenchurch Advisory Partners Merges with Broadhaven Capital
London-based Fenchurch Advisory Partners has secured a definitive agreement to acquire Broadhaven Capital Partners, a boutique firm operating out of New York and Chicago. The deal consolidates two specialized teams into a single entity boasting over 110 investment bankers focused exclusively on the global financial services sector.
IQ-EQ Expands Footprint Into Abu Dhabi Financial Hub
With over $1.5 trillion in institutional capital managed by local sovereign wealth funds, Abu Dhabi has become the latest strategic target for investor services group IQ-EQ. Following its initial Dubai launch earlier this year, the firm is now establishing a physical presence within the Abu Dhabi Global Market.
PG3 Family Office Denies Reported Split Among Partners Group Founders
Conflict persists over the future of the PG3 family office, as reports of a structural rift between Partners Group founders are being flatly dismissed. While recent claims suggested Urs Wietlisbach was carving out an independent unit to manage his fortune, sources close to the firm maintain the shared platform remains entirely intact.
Gaming Industry Lobbying Congress to Stifle Prediction Markets
A coalition of powerful gaming organizations is demanding that Congress explicitly exclude sports-based prediction markets from federal oversight, arguing these platforms are exploiting loopholes to offer de facto sports betting without the rigorous state and tribal licensing requirements that govern traditional sportsbooks.
CryptoQuant CEO: The Era of Narrative-Driven Altcoins Is Over
The era of generating value through token issuance alone has ended, according to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju. In a June 17 assessment of the market, he argued that while altcoins are not obsolete, investors must shift focus toward projects backed by verifiable revenue and tangible business utility.
Ethereum developers initiate private testing for Glamsterdam upgrade
Ethereum core developers have launched private devnets to stress-test the full suite of Ethereum Improvement Proposals slated for the upcoming Glamsterdam hard fork. While a mainnet launch remains penciled in for the second half of 2026, the current phase focuses on hardening code before a transition to public testnets.
Illinois Enacts First-of-its-Kind Digital Asset Transaction Tax
Governor JB Pritzker has signed a $55.9 billion state budget that introduces a 0.2% tax on digital asset transactions, positioning Illinois as the first state to implement such a levy. The measure, which takes effect January 1, 2027, mandates that brokers register, collect the tax, and file monthly reports on user activity.
Kalshi Perpetual Futures Hit $5.5B in Rapid Market Expansion
Trading volume for Kalshi’s perpetual futures has surged past $5.5 billion just two weeks after launch, marking a swift pivot for the platform from event-based betting toward a broader derivatives business. The company is now actively negotiating with U.S. regulators to extend these products beyond their current crypto-centric focus.
Sam Bankman-Fried eyes crypto comeback from behind bars
While serving a 25-year sentence at a federal facility in Lompoc, California, disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has reportedly discussed launching a new cryptocurrency upon his eventual release, according to a recent profile in New York Magazine.
Senators push Treasury to preserve state oversight in stablecoin rules
A bipartisan coalition of senators is challenging the Treasury Department to maintain an open door for state-level stablecoin regulation. Led by Senator Cynthia Lummis, the group argues that current federal rulemaking threatens to sideline state agencies by failing to provide a permanent, clear pathway for local certification under the GENIUS Act.
Citigroup Forecasts $8 Trillion Market for Tokenized Assets by 2030
With the global market for tokenized real-world assets surging past $43 billion, Citigroup analysts now anticipate a massive shift in financial infrastructure. Their latest outlook projects the sector could reach a base valuation of $5.5 trillion, potentially climbing to $8.2 trillion by 2030 as institutional adoption accelerates.
CLARITY Act Nears July Vote as Ethics Debate Stalls Progress
Conflict-of-interest rules for government officials have emerged as the final hurdle for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, potentially delaying a Senate floor vote. While lawmakers have largely settled on technical crypto market structures, the implementation of ethics restrictions remains the primary point of contention before the mid-July recess.
Family Demands Accountability After Police Kill Toddler in Mississippi
A crowded Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Mississippi, turned into a scene of tragedy Sunday when local officers opened fire on a vehicle, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. As the child’s family mourns, they are clashing with law enforcement over a lack of transparency regarding the fatal encounter.
Binance Lists Tokenized SpaceX Shares Amid $3 Trillion Valuation Surge
With SpaceX reaching a $3 trillion valuation, Binance has expanded its bStocks program by listing SPCXB, a tokenized version of the aerospace firm's equity. The move aims to capture surging investor demand, positioning the exchange as a primary hub for crypto-native exposure to high-profile private market assets.
GOP Budget Proposal Diverts $1 Billion in Taxpayer Funds to Trump Ballroom
Despite repeated promises that his White House luxury ballroom would be financed through private donations, congressional Republicans unveiled a budget package on Monday that places the $1 billion bill squarely on American taxpayers, sparking intense backlash from Democratic lawmakers and government accountability advocates regarding the administration's fiscal priorities.
Trump's White House Ballroom Relies Heavily on Taxpayer Funds
President Donald Trump repeatedly promised his new White House ballroom would be funded entirely by private donors, but internal project documents reveal a different reality: taxpayers are footing at least half of the $600 million bill, contradicting public assurances made by the administration as recently as March.
Donors to Trump's White House Ballroom Net $50 Billion in Contracts
Senator Elizabeth Warren has characterized President Donald Trump’s fundraising for his White House ballroom project as a pay-to-play scheme, following reports that over half of the project's corporate donors secured more than $50 billion in federal contracts during the six months surrounding their contributions.
Coinbase Expands Into AI Advisory and Traditional Equity Derivatives
Coinbase has introduced an SEC-registered AI investment advisor, marking a significant step in the exchange's transition toward an "Everything Exchange" model. The platform is integrating natural language portfolio management alongside a suite of new trading products, including stock options, prediction markets, and pre-IPO perpetuals for firms like OpenAI.
Senate Candidate Pushes Impeachment for Supreme Court Justices
Senate hopeful Graham Platner is calling for the impeachment of at least two Supreme Court justices, arguing that a Democratic majority in November should leverage its oversight power to address what he describes as an ethics crisis within the nation's highest court.
Senate Candidate Graham Platner Shares News of Miscarriage
Following a public journey to Norway for affordable fertility care, US Senate candidate Graham Platner and his wife, Amy Gertner, announced on Monday that they have suffered a miscarriage. The couple, who had traveled abroad to highlight the prohibitive costs of US healthcare, are now navigating a period of private grief.
Graham Platner Blames Susan Collins for Supreme Court Voting Rights Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to effectively gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has ignited sharp criticism from Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, who labeled the ruling a direct product of the judicial appointments facilitated by Senator Susan Collins.
Susan Collins Defends Kavanaugh Vote as Challenger Mounts Opposition
When Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins told reporters Tuesday she holds no regrets for her pivotal vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, her Democratic challenger Graham Platner offered a sharp two-word rebuttal: "You should." The exchange reignited debate over the senator's role in the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
State Street Launches Reserve Fund Tailored to GENIUS Act Standards
With global stablecoin issuance projected to hit $4 trillion by 2030, State Street has debuted a government money market fund specifically designed to meet the reserve requirements of the GENIUS Act. The move marks a significant shift as traditional finance bridges the gap between institutional cash management and digital assets.
Musk Net Worth Surge Sparks Wealth Tax Clash
A staggering rally in SpaceX shares pushed Elon Musk’s paper wealth to $1.4 trillion, briefly eclipsing the total market capitalization of Bitcoin. The milestone ignited a fresh political confrontation over wealth concentration, drawing sharp rebukes from lawmakers and warnings from tech industry figures regarding potential economic fallout.
Trump Administration Spends $1 Billion to Combat Screwworm Outbreak
A federal effort to trim government spending has backfired, forcing a billion-dollar emergency response to a screwworm infestation that was once managed for a fraction of the cost. The outbreak in Texas and New Mexico now threatens cattle supplies, exposing the high price of recent bureaucratic austerity measures.