Today's Highlights
1. Juris Protocol to Launch on Terra Classic Mainnet on June 27
2. Global AI Show in Riyadh to Feature Dr. Abdullah Khamis on June 29
3. Game District's Saad Hameed to Speak at GBS Riyadh on June 29
Macro News
SBI to Acquire Bitbank for ¥46.7B ($289M), Forming Japan's Largest Crypto Exchange
SBI Holdings has agreed to acquire Bitbank in a ¥46.7 billion ($289 million) deal, creating Japan’s largest crypto exchange by assets. The acquisition is expected to consolidate market leadership and enhance service offerings.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees $265M Outflow in Single Event
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced a $265.2 million outflow in a single event, marking one of the largest redemptions the ETF has seen this year. The movement reflects shifting investor sentiment and fund dynamics.
Stablecoins Enter Fed's Dollar Policy Agenda as Private Channels for Global Liquidity
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller included stablecoins in the Fed’s research agenda on the international role of the dollar. The move highlights growing regulatory attention on stablecoins as tools for global liquidity.
Bitmine Announced Inclusion in Russell 1000 Index
Bitmine, a Nasdaq-listed Ethereum mining company, announced its inclusion in the Russell 1000 Index. The company's market capitalization now exceeds $5.7 billion, meeting the index’s inclusion criteria.
Ecuador Stuns Germany 2-1 in 2026 World Cup, Sparks $49.6M Prediction Market Activity
Ecuador’s 2-1 victory over Germany in the 2026 World Cup triggered $49.6 million in prediction market activity. The result surprised many and demonstrated the growing role of crypto-based betting platforms.
Industry Hotspots
SBI Holdings announced the acquisition of Bitbank for ¥46.7 billion ($289 million), creating Japan’s largest crypto exchange by assets. The deal is expected to streamline operations and expand market reach.
Bitmine Stakes 160,480 ETH, Total Staked Reaches 4.88 Million ETH
Bitmine, managed by Tom Lee, has staked an additional 160,480 ETH, bringing its total staked ETH to 4.88 million. The move represents a significant portion of the company’s total holdings, now valued at over $75.6 billion.
Decentralized Infrastructure Is About Giving Users More Choice
A recent analysis emphasized that decentralized infrastructure is not about eliminating centralized services but about providing users with more options. The goal is to create resilient systems and alternative solutions.
Cross-Chain Integration Challenges Prompt Liquidity Aggregation Solutions
Developers face significant challenges when building cross-chain applications due to complex integrations and manual work. Liquidity aggregation is emerging as a solution to streamline processes and improve user experience.
CardBox Aims to Build TCG RWA Infrastructure, Targets $200B Market
CardBox is developing infrastructure to tokenize trading card assets (RWA), targeting a $200 billion market. The project aims to bring digital liquidity to a traditionally offline and inefficient sector.
KOL and Institutions
@rektcapital
Absolutely stunning the way @rektcapital has been highly on point and right all the time. $BTC #Bitcoin
@VitalikButerin
Vitalik Buterin is my pick for the final boss of crypto. Every time he publishes a blog post, the entire blockchain space stops to read it. Not because he commands them to, but because the things he writes matter.
@BTC_NewsBot
Bitcoin Price Update 00:55 UTC. Price: $59711 USD. 24h Change: -1.72072%. 24h Low: $58189 | High: $61823. Market Cap 24h: -1.72072%. 7d Change: -5.10579%. #Bitcoin #BTC #CryptoNews
@giottus
Evening market update . Bitcoin has slipped further and is now trading around the $59K mark. The market continues to stay under pressure with limited buying interest visible so far. Overall sentiment remains cautious.
@blueybear5150
Every mistake you make in the market is a learning experience. Stop calling it a loss… call it tuition. Over here at BBG we live by one philosophy: Tuition Paid. Knowledge Gained.
@LocasaleLab
Academic publishing is driven by corporate incentives: protecting subscription revenue, maximizing publication fees, maintaining readership, and preserving access to lucrative markets such as China.
@finpulse24
A powerful El Niño has developed in 2026, characterized by record-high ocean temperatures and forecasted to cause widespread weather disruptions globally. This event is expected to have significant effects persisting into 2027.
@MikeZillionaire
A healthy 32-year-old might pay roughly $520 per month for a whole life insurance policy. That same person could often buy a term life policy with a similar $750,000 death benefit for about $34 per month.
@dunyagazetesii
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted Turkey’s growing defense industry, noting that ASELSAN, one of Turkey’s largest defense electronics companies, could contribute significantly to NATO’s capabilities.
@BearBullTraders
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