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  • George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn’t Show04 Jun 2026 05:30George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn't ShowFormer U.S. congressman George Santos publicly promised he would attend President Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then quietly bet on Kalshi that he would not, according to people familiar with his trades. The prediction market froze his account and referred the case to two federal regulators, both of whom have opened insider-trading […]
  • Community Clashes Over Strategy’s First Bitcoin Sale in 4 Years as MSTR Craters 7%04 Jun 2026 04:30Strategy founder Michael Saylor.Strategy Inc. sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 for roughly $2.5 million, its first disclosed net bitcoin disposal since December 2022, according to a June 1 Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For the first time in four years, Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the man who built […]
  • SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules04 Jun 2026 03:30SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto RulesSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenged broad oversight of blockchain infrastructure, arguing securities rules should not automatically reach neutral networks, open-source code, or noncustodial tools. Her remarks framed crypto regulation around control, custody, and discretion. Why the SEC’s Blockchain Boundary Fight Could Reshape Crypto Rules A June 3 speech from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]
  • XRP Falls Sharply as Traders Brace for Deeper Crypto Sell-Off04 Jun 2026 02:38XRP Falls Sharply as Traders Brace for Deeper Crypto Sell-OffXRP extended its decline, testing support near the $1.14 level, as heavy long liquidations, persistent selling pressure, and a series of lower highs reinforced the cryptocurrency’s bearish market structure. XRP Price Slides as Selling Pressure Intensifies At 10:09 p.m. on June 3, XRP was trading at $1.15712, extending a sharp decline that has dominated recent […]
  • Ripple Expands RLUSD Into Turkey as a $200B Crypto Market Signals Bigger Stablecoin Demand04 Jun 2026 02:30Ripple Moves RLUSD Into Turkey as a $200B Crypto Market Signals Bigger Stablecoin DemandRLUSD, Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, has launched in Turkey via local crypto platforms, giving enterprises regulated access to digital dollars. The rollout supports payments, liquidity, collateral management, and tokenization in a market with roughly $200 billion in annual crypto volume. RLUSD Enters Turkey Through Local Platforms Serving Crypto Users Ripple said its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is […]
  • $1.2B Liquidated as Bitcoin Tests $62.5K Support Amid Sharp Crypto Selloff04 Jun 2026 01:56Bitcoin price chart on Wednesday evening.Bitcoin hovered under the $63,000 mark late June 3 after a steep selloff erased more than $1.2 billion in leveraged crypto positions during the past 24 hours. Data from Coinglass shows total liquidations reached approximately $1.12 billion over the last day, with long traders absorbing the overwhelming majority of the damage. Nearly $949 million in […]
  • Robert Kiyosaki Asks How Government Taking 40% of Your Money Still Ends up Trillions in Debt04 Jun 2026 01:30Robert Kiyosaki Asks How a Government Taking 40% of Your Money Still Ends Up Trillions in DebtRobert Kiyosaki questioned how a government that takes “40% of everyone’s money” can still accumulate massive debt. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author pointed to America’s growing debt burden, arguing that strong tax collections have not prevented Washington from borrowing heavily. Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Turns a 40% Tax Claim Into a Debt Warning […]
  • 160 National Security Veterans Back CLARITY Act as Senate Crypto Battle Reaches Critical Stage04 Jun 2026 00:30160 National Security Veterans Back Clarity Act as Senate Crypto Battle Reaches Critical StagePressure over the CLARITY Act is rising as 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals back the crypto market structure bill. The Senate faces growing calls to advance rules tying digital asset oversight to national security. Crypto Rules Debate Intensifies as Senate Faces CLARITY Act Pressure Pressure is rising in Washington over the […]
  • XRP Turns 14: Ripple CEO Calls It the ‘Honor of a Lifetime’ to Be Part of the XRP Family03 Jun 2026 23:20XRP Turns 14: Ripple CEO Calls It the 'Honor of a Lifetime' to Be Part of the XRP FamilyXRP’s 14th anniversary renewed attention on Ripple’s strategy and the crypto’s long-running community support. The milestone comes as Mastercard’s settlement plans add fresh enterprise relevance to XRPL. XRP Anniversary Highlights Community Growth and Long-Term Payments Ambitions XRP has turned 14, marking a milestone that has renewed attention on the digital asset’s longevity and role in […]
  • Tether Backs $1M in Gold Rewards as First Gold-Backed Visa Card Goes Live03 Jun 2026 22:15Tether logo on a dark smartphone at night.Tether and Fasset have launched what they describe as the world’s first gold-backed neobanking Visa card, giving users a way to spend fiat at merchants worldwide while accumulating tokenized gold through cashback and automatic round-ups. Gold Becomes Spendable According to Tether’s announcement, the card runs on the Visa network, accepted wherever Visa is used globally. […]