Author: John Smith
Atomic settlement means both sides of a deal are complete at the same instant or neither does, removing the centuries-old danger that one party pays and the other fails to deliver. This guide explains payment-versus-payment, why blockchains make it natural, and how banks are now testing it for cross-border trades. Summary Atomic settlement means both sides of a transaction complete at the exact same moment or neither does, removing the risk that one party pays and the other fails to deliver. It targets settlement risk, the danger that has haunted finance for decades, most famously when a bank’s collapse left…
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The CLARITY Act has the votes and the momentum to become law, having cleared the House and a key Senate committee. It is stuck anyway. The deepest reason is not crypto skepticism but a fight over the president’s own crypto empire, estimated in the billions, and whether the rules should restrain it. Summary The CLARITY Act, the U.S. crypto market-structure bill, has cleared the House and the Senate Banking Committee and reached the Senate calendar, yet it remains stuck. The deepest obstacle is not crypto skepticism but an ethics fight over President Trump’s family crypto interests, estimated at roughly $2.3…
South Korea has expanded cryptocurrency disclosure requirements for its public debt relief program by including virtual asset holdings in applicant asset reviews and linking debt forgiveness more closely to repayment capacity. Summary South Korea will include crypto holdings in New Start Fund asset reviews. Applicants using major won-based exchanges must submit virtual asset balance certificates. Debt relief will be reduced for borrowers with stronger repayment capacity. According to local media, the Financial Services Commission said after a June 25 review meeting with the Korea Asset Management Corporation (KAMCO) that it would revise the New Start Fund, a debt restructuring program…
Bitcoin is heading into one of its largest options expiries of the year as spot markets remain under pressure. Summary Bitcoin options expiring today sit far above spot, keeping the $60,000 level under pressure again. Puts trade at premiums over calls as traders seek protection from more near-term downside risk. Ether adds $1.6b in expiring contracts while spot ETH hovers near 2026 lows this week. Around 153,500 Bitcoin options contracts are set to expire on Friday, June 26, with a notional value of about $9.3b. The end-of-month and end-of-quarter timing makes the event larger than a normal weekly expiry. Traders…
StablecoinX has completed its merger with TLGY Acquisition Corp., giving the Ethena-focused stablecoin infrastructure firm a Nasdaq listing under the ticker USDE. Summary StablecoinX reaches Nasdaq as USDe supply sits far below its October peak, testing investor demand. The firm holds about $275m in ENA, linking its public-market story directly to Ethena’s token. Three planned business lines aim to serve Ethena infrastructure, software access and institutional distribution needs. The company said its public warrants will trade under USDEW from Friday, June 26, after the business combination closed a day earlier. The move turns a private Ethena infrastructure bet into a…
Aave founder Stani Kulechov has rejected reports suggesting Aave would sell AAVE tokens to Kraken at a roughly 70% discount, while confirming that discussions around long-term strategic partnerships have taken place. Summary Stani Kulechov rejected claims that Aave would sell AAVE tokens to Kraken at a roughly 70% discount. Kulechov said all Aave Protocol revenue flows to the Aave DAO and revealed plans for an automated AAVE buyback mechanism. Grayscale maintained AAVE appears undervalued, with a model-based fair value of up to $175 if tokenized assets expand in DeFi. Earlier, a report claimed that Kraken is in advanced talks to…
Multicoin Capital has projected that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token could reach $319 by 2028 despite identifying several structural and market risks that could threaten its long-term outlook. Summary Multicoin Capital has forecast a $319 HYPE price by 2028, citing Hyperliquid’s earnings growth and expanding market share. The firm pointed to HIP-3, token buybacks, and rising perpetual futures activity as key drivers behind its bullish outlook. Despite the optimistic target, Multicoin warned that regulation, competition, governance risks, and a bearish double-top pattern could pressure HYPE. According to a new report from Multicoin Capital, the investment firm expects Hyperliquid (HYPE) to appreciate roughly…
21Shares has cut several of its 2026 crypto forecasts, saying institutional adoption has continued to grow even as weaker prices and slower enterprise adoption have delayed parts of the industry’s recovery. Summary 21Shares cut several 2026 crypto forecasts despite continued growth in institutional adoption and market infrastructure. The firm expects prediction markets to exceed $100 billion in annual trading volume while industry consolidation accelerates. 21Shares said ETF holdings remain near record highs, suggesting institutions continue accumulating despite market weakness. According to 21Shares’ midyear outlook, the digital asset industry has continued to build stronger infrastructure despite a difficult market environment. The…
Ripple has stepped up its public campaign for the CLARITY Act as the legislation faces a narrower path through Congress following a Senate recess and competing legislative priorities in Washington. Summary Ripple launched a mobile “CLARITY” truck campaign near the U.S. Capitol to support the crypto market structure bill. The CLARITY Act faces a tighter timeline after the Senate recessed until July 13 and legislative priorities shifted. The DOJ said the bill would not weaken federal authority to investigate or prosecute crypto-related crimes. According to Ripple, the company has deployed a mobile advertising truck around the U.S. Capitol carrying messages…