U.S. banks held $325.1 billion in unrealized losses on their investment securities at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The figure rose for a second straight quarter even as the industry posted strong profits. A Growing Paper Loss The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said total […]
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Why Lummis Says the CLARITY Act Will End the ‘Absurdity’ Facing US Software Developers
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis is urging colleagues to pass the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing the bill would free software developers from the threat of prosecution for simply publishing code. Developers in the Crosshairs Lummis made her case via a statement shared on June 22, singling out the legal exposure faced by the people […]
Read MoreBitcoin Steadies Around $64,000 as US and Iran Agree on Roadmap to a Final Deal Within 60 Days
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan say the United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, with technical talks beginning immediately. A 60-Day Window The two mediators said a high-level committee agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days, laying the groundwork for technical talks […]
Read MoreThat $100,000 Lottery Ticket in Indiana Came Down to One Printing Detail
The Indiana Lottery has suspended sales of its “Space Invaders Cash Invasion” scratch-off game after a ticket-printing error led some players to think they’d hit much larger prizes. Mike Fields said his ticket appeared to show a $100,000 win, but officials told him the payout was $20, with other players reporting similar discrepancies. For a […]
Read MorePolygon Dominates Latam: How the Network Processed $309 Million in Stablecoins Last Month
Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of the Polygon Foundation, stressed that the network managed over $300 million in stablecoins from emerging markets in May. He also highlighted that the growth of non-dollar stablecoins has reached 16x over the last 6 years, and that this was “just getting started.” Polygon Registers Around $309 Million In Latam Stablecoin Volumes […]
Read MoreBase Activates Beryl Upgrade June 25 as B20 Token Standard Goes Live
Base, the Ethereum layer-two network backed by Coinbase, plans to activate its Beryl upgrade on mainnet this coming week on June 25, 2026, at 18:00 UTC. A New Native Token Standard The upgrade introduces B20, a new native token standard built directly into the node software rather than deployed as a smart contract. Base engineers […]
Read MoreFranklin Templeton Files New Bitcoin DRIP ETFs That Turn Stock Dividends Into BTC
Franklin Templeton has proposed two ETFs that pair broad U.S. stock exposure with a rules-based bitcoin allocation tied to dividend reinvestment. Proposed ETFs Blend US Stocks With Systematic Bitcoin Exposure Franklin Templeton ETF Trust has amended its existing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration framework to add two proposed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would combine […]
Read MoreBitcoin Faces Institutional Demand Shortfall as Coinbase-Binance Gap Flashes Warning
Professional investors have yet to return to the bitcoin market in force, with a key measure of exchange pricing showing persistent caution among U.S.-based institutions. Analysts say the extended discount on Coinbase relative to Binance points to weak institutional demand, while retail participation continues to provide support for market activity. Institutional Buyers Stay on the […]
Read MoreRobert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin After Reversal as Gold Charts Signal ‘Massive’ Rise
Robert Kiyosaki says recent declines in gold, silver, bitcoin, and ethereum have not shaken his conviction. He is closely watching for a technical reversal before making his next move. Kiyosaki Is Watching Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum for Trend Reversal Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki said on June 20 that he is monitoring […]
Read MoreEthereum Infrastructure Funding: Kleros Founder Proposes Protocol-Level Validator Redirect Rate
A proposal that seeks to implement a semi-voluntary redirect rate to subsidize the creation and operation of shared infrastructure by validators. If the majority of validators agree, the rate becomes mandatory for all, and they can choose which organization gets part or all of these funds. Controversial Redirect Rate Ethereum Infrastructure Funding Proposal Surges To […]
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