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Blackrock XRP ETF Speculation Grows as XRP Price Surge Expectations Build
Bitcoin.com - 19 Jun 2026 00:05
XRPs bullish outlook is expanding beyond speculation about a possible Blackrock XRP ETF, with growing attention on adoption, tokenization, and institutional settlement use. XRP Adoption Narrative Expands Beyond ETF Specu...
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Talks Show Signs of Progress
The New York Times - 22 Jun 2026 04:34
Oil prices retreated after Irans foreign minister said there had been major progress toward ending the fighting in Lebanon during the first session of high-level talks.
Bitcoin Faces Institutional Demand Shortfall as Coinbase-Binance Gap Flashes Warning
Bitcoin.com - 22 Jun 2026 01:40
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 re...
G7 Calls for Global Push to Stop North Koreas Crypto Theft Network
Bitcoin.com - 21 Jun 2026 03:30
G7 leaders elevated North Koreas crypto thefts as a global security concern, linking digital asset crime to international security and Indo-Pacific stability. The statement included one direct reference to cryptocurrency...
1,200 Tech Companies Push Senate to Pass CLARITY Act Quickly as US Crypto Rules Face Global Pressure
Bitcoin.com - 21 Jun 2026 01:30
The Consumer Technology Association, which represents more than 1,200 technology companies, urged Senate leaders to advance the CLARITY Act as digital asset developers face uncertainty over federal oversight. CTA Calls f...
President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentinas Cheque Tax
Bitcoin.com - 20 Jun 2026 04:30
The administration of Javier Milei has issued an executive order establishing exemptions to the 1.2% tax affecting money flows involving VASPs. The measure directly benefits users, who will now save these funds when depo...
Amazons Movie Arm Abandons Film About OpenAI
The New York Times - 20 Jun 2026 00:11
The company, which invested $50 billion in the artificial intelligence start-up this year, will let the team behind the film, Artificial, try to sell the project to another studio.
G7 Summit Mic Blunder: World Leaders Caught Discussing Greenland and Cigarettes in Hot-Mic Moment
IBTimes - 18 Jun 2026 05:22
A hot-mic incident at the G7 summit in France captured candid conversations among world leaders, revealing discussions on Greenland, smoking, and football before formal talks commenced.
Apple to raise prices as AI pushes up chip costs
BBC - 18 Jun 2026 02:41
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.
Can't Buy SpaceX? Wall Street Says EchoStar Could Be the Backdoor Bet as Analyst Sees $161 Share Price
IBTimes - 17 Jun 2026 06:24
EchoStar's valuation is soaring with a 37% upside, driven by its strategic SpaceX stake. Learn how this satellite firm offers a unique investment opportunity following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO.
U.S. Senators say Tesla FSD data presents 'urgent safety problem'
The Street - 17 Jun 2026 06:03
Tesla FSD data collection isn't enough for the company to make the bold claims it does, according to the lawmakers.
Chinas New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range
Bitcoin.com - 17 Jun 2026 05:30
CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery at a MIIT-backed event, claiming up to 15,000 charge cycles or 20 years of life and stable performance in extreme cold. The One Shell, Two Cells platform pairs sodium and lithium cells ...
U.S. Bank wins Innovation of the Year award
American Banker - 17 Jun 2026 02:10
A collaboration between the bank and Edward Jones was honored as American Banker's top 2026 Innovation of the Year at the Digital Banking Conference.
Live updates: An 'altcoin season' signal flashed, but bitcoin's slide is what set it off
Coin Desk - 23 Jun 2026 06:30
After nearly two years of declines, alts have run out of sellers and steadied, while bitcoin has dropped hard, sliding back toward $63,600.
SpaceXs $600 billion plunge erased nearly half of bitcoins market cap in three days.
Coin Desk - 23 Jun 2026 06:23
The newly public company shed close to half of bitcoin's entire market value in three sessions after announcing its first bond sale. Bitcoin, absorbing the same backdrop, fell less than 1%.
Bitcoin slips toward $63,000 as a tech selloff drags risk assets lower
Coin Desk - 23 Jun 2026 05:24
A rotation out of this year's best AI and chip stocks sank Asian markets, with South Korea's Kospi down 6%, and crypto fell with them. Bitcoin is down more than 3% on the week.
Trump signs orders to build a quantum computer and protect against the one that could break encryption
Coin Desk - 23 Jun 2026 05:15
The White House issued twin executive orders to accelerate U.S. development of large-scale quantum computers while simultaneously hardening defenses against such machines.
Verdict on Iran war threat to UK power supplies
Sky News - 23 Jun 2026 05:05
Electricity supplies will "remain secure" during the coming UK winter despite challenges posed to energy supplies due to the Iran war, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced.
5 inexpensive upgrades to make your office chair comfier than ever
Fast Company - 23 Jun 2026 04:30
You dont need an enterprise-level budget to fix an uncomfortable seating arrangement. Theres a widespread belief that achieving true ergonomic comfort at a desk requires spending close to a thousand dollars on a high-end...
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
BBC - 23 Jun 2026 03:55
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
IMF, JPMorgan, Central Banks Contribute to Global Tokenized Asset Compliance Effort
Bitcoin.com - 23 Jun 2026 02:30
Leading central banks, financial institutions, and blockchain firms contributed to the Global Layer One (GL1) white paper on programmable compliance, which outlines a compliance architecture for tokenized financial asset...
Tesla headed for its biggest fight in Europe yet
The Street - 23 Jun 2026 02:07
Tesla FSD has already been approved in five European countries.