DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed roughly $385 billion of spot trades in June, equal to almost 30% of the turnover recorded by centralized venues, according to DefiLlama and The Block data. The 30-day DEX figure represents a 12% decline from May, but centralized exchange (CEX) spot volume contracted nearly 30% in the same period. Notably, this […]

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Mortgage giants Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac directed to consider crypto as valid assets for home loan eligibility

Key Takeaways The US housing finance regulator wants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to draft plans that treat crypto as part of a borrower’s assets for mortgage review. Crypto holdings can be counted directly in mortgage underwriting if the proposals are approved. Share this article The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has directed mortgage […]

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DayDayCook to raise up to $528 million for Bitcoin treasury expansion

Key Takeaways Hong Kong-based food group DDC Enterprise Limited aims to raise $528 million to expand its Bitcoin holdings. The funding includes contributions from Anson Funds, Animoca Brands, Kenetic Capital, and QCP Capital. Share this article DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a publicly traded consumer brand focused on wellness-driven meal solutions, said Tuesday it […]

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How UK crypto taxes work and what you need to know

Share this article Cryptocurrencies and crypto assets are more popular today than they have ever been, especially here in the UK. The numbers surrounding the adoption of digital currencies have been rising across different demographics, from first-time investors to full-time traders and even long-time sceptics. But as more people get involved, the UK’s tax authority […]

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Proof-of-Reserves: Is it applicable to MicroStrategy?

The following is a guest post and analysis from Shane Neagle, Editor In Chief fromThe Tokenist. On Tuesday, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), riled up the Bitcoin part of the internet. At an event adjacent to Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Saylor was asked whether the company (rebranded as Strategy) […]

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Bitcoin’s 8% correction flushed leverage but set stage for short term turbulence

Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 8% from its May 22 all-time high, near $112,000, ending a 50% climb over 45 days that began on April 7, when BTC reached its yearly low at $74,441.20. According to the June 2 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, a Court of Appeal decision reinstating disputed US import tariffs pushed 30-year Treasury yields […]

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF sheds $430 million, its largest single-day outflow

Key Takeaways BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust faced its largest single-day outflow of over $430 million. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively experienced $616 million in outflows amid Bitcoin’s price decline. Share this article BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw over $430 million in outflows after markets closed Friday, snapping a week-long inflow streak that had lasted […]

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