Citigroup is rolling out a blockchain-based platform that lets wealthy and institutional clients trade tokenized shares of private companies. Summary Citi will offer tokenized private-company shares to wealthy and institutional clients, starting with foreign investors. The platform uses tokenized depositary receipts, with Citi serving as issuer and custodian for clients. Demand is rising as firms
Monero jumped by double digits on June 11 as privacy-coin demand returned after two fresh ecosystem updates. Summary Monero rose above $350 after double-digit daily gains pushed XMR back toward breakout resistance. Cake Wallet’s Passport Prime integration supports self-custody access after exchange delistings reduced XMR availability. Taylor Hornby adding Monero to his audit queue brings
Dogecoin has flashed a fresh buy signal after a steep decline from its May recovery zone. Summary DOGE trades near $0.085 after TD Sequential flashed a buy signal following a 31% correction. Whales reportedly bought 200m DOGE as analysts described the current zone as accumulation support. DOGE must reclaim $0.096-$0.100 to weaken its broader bearish
Circle has unveiled new privacy capabilities for its Arc blockchain, introducing a confidential smart contract engine designed to keep sensitive financial data hidden while preserving access for compliance and audit functions. Summary Circle introduced Arc Privacy, a confidential smart contract engine that allows institutions to keep sensitive transaction data hidden while preserving audit and compliance
Ethereum traded near $1,616 on June 11, down 3.14% in 24 hours, according to crypto.news price data. Summary Ethereum traded near $1,616 as selling pressure kept ETH down over 13% this week. Santiment data shows Ethereum is approaching 200m non-empty wallets despite weak market sentiment across crypto. Binance ETH open interest and perp-spot imbalance point
Delaware and New Jersey have advanced bills that would ban crypto ATMs as lawmakers respond to rising scam complaints tied to the machines. Summary Delaware and New Jersey advanced crypto ATM ban bills after lawmakers cited rising fraud complaints. FBI data showed 13,460 crypto kiosk complaints and over $388.9m in reported 2025 losses nationwide. Regulatory
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled standards for large data center projects seeking state support. Summary Pennsylvania’s GRID Standards require data center developers to secure certification before receiving state incentives, fast permits, or tax benefits. The rules require developers to pay for new power generation and disclose project size, water use, and efficiency details. Separate
Iran’s main military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after fresh US attacks. Summary Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels until further notice. Iranian media reported that Revolutionary Guards forces hit two ships attempting to pass through the waterway. US Central Command said
Nigeria’s Senate has advanced a bill that could create formal rules for crypto firms and virtual asset operators. Summary Nigeria’s Senate passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulation Bill, 2026, for second reading. The bill would require crypto exchanges and other virtual asset service providers to obtain licenses. The proposal now moves to committee review
Bill Gates has told a House panel that he regrets meeting Jeffrey Epstein while seeking support for global health work. Summary Bill Gates said he regrets meeting Jeffrey Epstein while seeking support for global health work. Gates denied witnessing criminal conduct, visiting Epstein properties, or victimizing anyone. Lawmakers continue reviewing Epstein-related files and expect to
