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Key highlights:The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased from $ 2.14T to $ 2.09T in the past 24 hours, representing a -2.35% changeThe Bitcoin price at press time is $ 61,642 after falling by -1.98% in the last 24 hoursThe total crypto trading volume increased by 179.84% in the past 24 hours, and is currently at $ 509.15BAll prices and changes are presented at the time of publication: June 25, 2026, at 06:00 UTCMarket OverviewThe total cryptocurrency market cap is currently $ 2.09T after a -2.35% decrease on the day. The total crypto trading volume increased by 179.84% in the same time frame.Bitcoin is trading at…

TLDR: Major U.S. banks are building tokenized deposit networks for interbank settlement and clearing. DTCC plans tokenized equity and Treasury trades before a broader platform launch in October. Tokenized stocks surpassed $1.5 billion in value after growing more than 3,300% since 2024. SEC discussions around tokenized stock rules signal growing regulatory engagement with the sector. Tokenization is moving deeper into mainstream finance as major banks, asset managers, and regulators advance new blockchain-based initiatives.  Recent developments span tokenized deposits, securities settlement, stablecoin reserve funds, and tokenized equities.  The activity comes as tokenized stocks continue to record rapid growth across digital asset…

Adrian Boafo has won the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, securing a major victory for the cryptocurrency industry’s political ambitions.  The win was encouraged by roughly $5.5 million in spending from Protect Progress, the Democratic arm of crypto super PAC network Fairshake. How much did crypto PACs spend on Boafo? Adrian Boafo has won in the crowded 24-person Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Quincy Bareebe ran alongside Boafo.  Protect Progress, the Democratic arm of the crypto super PAC network Fairshake, spent approximately $5.5 million to propel Boafo’s win, according…

The blockchain boom has accelerated, driving a sharp rise in active networks. DefiLlama now tracks more than 500 chains, highlighting the scale of this growth. While many new chains have launched, only a select few have achieved lasting success. Alchemy lists 64 such chains, each holding a significant market capitalization. Among these chains, some have recorded substantial growth and dominate the market. On the other hand, others have experienced a near collapse in demand, with fewer users despite commanding a large market capitalization.  Chains with high market cap but low active users Despite the blockchain boom, some chains have failed…

Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions, preventing residents from accessing the U.S.-based prediction market platform, based on an updated members’ agreement published on Wednesday. Summary Kalshi has added India to its list of restricted jurisdictions, preventing local residents from accessing the prediction market platform. The move follows India’s April advisory targeting prediction market websites and comes weeks after authorities blocked access to Polymarket. Sports and political prediction contracts continue to face regulatory scrutiny as multiple countries and U.S. states move against platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The revised document includes 55 restricted jurisdictions and now…

Strategy has increased its cash reserves by $300 million while adding 520 Bitcoin worth roughly $35 million, highlighting a growing focus on liquidity alongside continued cryptocurrency purchases. Summary Strategy bought 520 Bitcoin for $35 million, raising its total holdings to 847,363 BTC. A June 22 filing showed the company increased cash reserves by $300 million to $1.4 billion. Debate over STRC intensified as critics questioned Strategy’s capital structure despite Saylor’s defense. According to a June 22 filing, the company acquired 520 Bitcoin at an average price of $67,068 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 847,363 BTC. The purchase followed…

TLDR: A ¥21.3 billion Japanese pension fund plans its first crypto allocation during fiscal year 2026. The fund spent nearly six years researching digital assets before approving the investment. Portfolio changes will reduce yen exposure while adding crypto, gold, and global currencies. Japanese institutions continue exploring crypto products amid evolving regulatory discussions. A Japanese pension fund is preparing to enter the cryptocurrency market through a dedicated portfolio allocation in fiscal year 2026. The move marks one of the first known crypto investments by a pension fund in the country.  The decision follows several years of internal research and a broader…

Key TakeawaysTrump warned Iran on June 21 to stop Hezbollah proxies in Lebanon or face harder U.S. strikes.Israeli strikes killed 18 in Lebanon on June 19, the deadliest blow to the MoU since June 17.U.S. and Iranian delegations meet in Switzerland this week for 60-day talks on a final deal. Trump made the warning in a Truth Social post at 9:30 a.m. Eastern. “Iran must immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble. If they don’t, we’ll hit Iran very hard again, just like we did last week, only harder!!!” the post read, signed “President DONALD J.…

NEAR is making a specific wager: that the future of crypto is autonomous AI agents transacting at machine speed, and that they will need a blockchain built to handle them. A June upgrade is the centerpiece. Here is the thesis, the technology, and the one number that complicates it. Summary NEAR is betting that AI agents will need a blockchain built for machine-speed transactions. Dynamic resharding is the June upgrade designed to scale capacity automatically. NEAR Intents gives agents a way to settle activity across multiple chains. The thesis is coherent, but falling active users show the agent economy has…

Charles Schwab is reportedly exploring a move into S&P 500-linked prediction-market style products with Cboe, a sign that event-contract trading is pushing further into mainstream brokerage and exchange infrastructure. TL;DR The reported discussions center on retail-facing event contracts tied to S&P 500 outcomes. Cboe has been exploring options on event contracts as demand for yes/no market structures grows. The product would need regulatory approval before launch. The story shows how ideas popularized by crypto-adjacent prediction platforms are moving into traditional finance. Event Contracts Move Toward The Mainstream Prediction markets have spent the past few years shifting from crypto curiosity to…