Author: John Smith

The article was updated with a quote from Early Warning Services CEO Cameron Fowler. Zelle operator Early Warning Services has announced plans to launch cross-border remittances to India and has introduced a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin as part of its international payments strategy. Summary Zelle will launch its first international remittance corridor in India, with availability expected before the end of 2026. Early Warning Services has introduced ZelleUSD, a U.S. dollar backed stablecoin designed to support future cross border payments. The move advances plans announced in 2025, when Zelle said stablecoin technology would power its international expansion strategy. According to a…

Bitcoin rose to its highest level in nearly two weeks on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a peace deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure from energy markets. Summary Bitcoin recovered above $65,500 as the U.S.-Iran deal eased oil and inflation fears across markets. ETF outflows and Strategy’s small BTC sale still raise doubts about sustained institutional demand ahead. Technicals show weaker downside pressure, but BTC still needs volume above $68,000 to confirm recovery. The move pushed bitcoin above $65,500, extending its rebound from last week’s drop below $60,000. According to crypto.news market…

Pyth Network is drawing renewed attention after a recent thread from market commentator Whale Factor outlined the project’s push into institutional financial data.  Summary Pyth is expanding beyond DeFi with institutional data products and enterprise revenue growth. PYTH has recovered from recent lows, though major token unlocks remain a concern. Traders are watching whether adoption growth can outpace future supply entering markets. The discussion comes as PYTH trades near $0.039 after rebounding from its June low, while investors assess whether growing adoption can offset supply concerns. The project has traditionally operated as a blockchain oracle network, providing price data to…

Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of Strategy, said Bitcoin treasury firms need more than one measure to track their exposure to Bitcoin.  Summary Saylor says CEBE BPS shows Bitcoin exposure after debt and preferred stock claims are counted. BPS tracks common equity growth, while BTC Yield measures execution across Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation plan. Shorter liabilities raise CEBE’s role, while lower-cost long-term claims can support Bitcoin upside per share. In a set of posts on X on June 14, he drew a line between Bitcoin Per Share, or BPS, and Common Equity Bitcoin Exposure BPS, also called CEBE BPS. “BPS measures…

Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 10.09% after lower prices pushed weaker miners offline and slowed block production. Summary Bitcoin’s 10.09% difficulty drop gave active miners more output after weaker operators paused machines offline. Galaxy Research tied the adjustment to June’s Bitcoin price slide and a longer mining epoch. Crypto.news reports show miners are redirecting power toward AI and high-performance computing revenue streams globally. Bitcoin difficulty records sharp June drop Bitcoin completed one of its largest downward mining difficulty changes at block 953,568. Galaxy Research data cited by WuBlockchain showed the difficulty fell from 138.96T to 124.93T. The move ranked as Bitcoin’s…

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has put a clear number on the company’s 2026 business goal.  Summary Ripple’s revenue target separates operating income from XRP holdings, aiming to calm balance sheet concerns. Hidden Road, RLUSD, and treasury tools give Ripple more routes to serve banks and firms. XRP ETF inflows remain positive, but token demand still differs from Ripple’s business revenue path. According to posts shared by CoinMarketCap and crypto-focused accounts on X, Ripple expects to end 2026 with a $1 billion revenue run rate. The figure does not include XRP held on Ripple’s balance sheet. That detail matters because Ripple…

Robert Kiyosaki has again urged followers to move away from cash and into hard assets.  Summary Robert Kiyosaki renewed his cash warning while promoting gold, silver, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as alternative assets. Bitcoin and Ethereum remain under pressure after June’s selloff, ETF outflows, and broader macro stress. Market attention continues to rise on growing fear, but stronger demand still requires confirmation from sustained buying activity. In a June 13 post on X, the Rich Dad Poor Dad author asked how much a trillion dollars is, then used the answer to attack dollar savings. Kiyosaki wrote that “cash is trash” and…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF.  Summary SEC approval brings actively managed multi-asset crypto exposure closer to NYSE Arca investors this year. The fund may hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and other qualified assets. ETF demand remains mixed across Bitcoin, XRP, Solana and Ethereum investment products. The order, dated June 12, covers the fund under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E for commodity-based trust shares. The product gives investors a single listed vehicle for several crypto assets. It is not…

Strategy CEO Phong Le said the company’s 32 BTC sale was a test of its process and not a sign that the firm needed cash for dividends.  Summary Phong Le said Strategy’s 32 BTC sale tested internal systems, not a dividend funding need. Strategy still bought 1,550 BTC afterward, lifting total holdings to 845,256 Bitcoin by June 7. Saylor’s CEBE BPS metric shifts investor focus toward debt, preferred stock and common shareholder risk. In a June 13 interview, Le said the sale helped “inoculate the market” and gave Strategy a way to check how an internal Bitcoin sale would work.…

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci and Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz said Bitcoin could reclaim $70,000 by the end of July 2026.  Summary Scaramucci sees negative Bitcoin sentiment as fuel for a possible move back above $70K soon. Novogratz says CLARITY Act progress could support Bitcoin, but timing remains politically uncertain this summer. The SpaceX IPO and Strategy trades add pressure to an already cautious crypto market setup. They made the call on the latest All Things Markets episode, which centered on SpaceX, U.S. debt, inflation, crypto rules, and Strategy’s Bitcoin moves. Scaramucci said he expects Bitcoin to return to…