Binance has been left relying on France as its last realistic route to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets license after its expected authorization bid in Greece reportedly stalled ahead of the European Union’s June 30 deadline. Summary The Big Whale reported that Christine Lagarde helped derail Binance’s MiCA application in Greece despite regulatory progress. With
“This action runs counter to the CFTC’s established framework for regulating prediction markets,” the spokesperson said in a statement emailed to CoinDesk. So far, the states that have filed such a challenge against the prediction markets have met with counter suits from the CFTC, where Chairman Mike Selig has taken an aggressive legal stance defending
The crypto market has remained under pressure even as reports have indicated that a U.S.-Iran agreement is moving closer to completion, with the total crypto market capitalization falling nearly 2% to $2.21 trillion. Summary Trump said a U.S.-Iran agreement could be signed soon, but crypto prices remained under pressure. Bitcoin and major altcoins fell as
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its June meeting, but signaled a shift toward tighter policy under new Chair Kevin Warsh, marking a decisive turn away from expectations of near-term easing. The Federal Open Market Committee left the federal funds rate unchanged at a range of 3.50% to 3.75%, in line with market
Kalshi has fueled a billion-dollar dispute over sports betting regulation as trading activity on its platforms continues to surge. Summary Gaming and tribal groups urged the Senate to block sports-related prediction contracts through the CLARITY Act. The American Gaming Association estimates prediction markets have cost states about $1.08 billion in tax revenue. Kalshi’s crypto perpetual
CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju says narrative-only altcoins are finished. Only tokens with real revenue and business models can survive. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju is pushing back on the idea that altcoins are finished. In a post on X, Ju said narrative-only altcoins are the ones dying out. The era of profiting by simply issuing
Bitcoin has fallen back toward $64,000 after a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook erased a relief rally driven by easing Middle East tensions, with traders now debating whether support near $64,000 can prevent a deeper retracement toward June lows. Summary Bitcoin fell from $66,315 to $64,103 after the Fed projected additional rate hikes for 2026. Liquidation
BTC spot prices have recovered 13 percent off its low, but this reflects selling exhaustion, not demand. Our view below on the triggers that decide the next leg and what to expect for this week’s FOMC. Bitcoin has recovered roughly 13.5 percent from its 5 June cycle low of $59,200, tagging $67,259 on 15 June
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The Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50% to 3.75% for a fourth consecutive meeting as policymakers continue monitoring inflation risks across the U.S. economy. Summary The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75% for a fourth straight meeting in 2026. Citadel Securities warned that persistent inflation could force the
