Ripple targets Africa’s remittance market with Flutterwave investment
Ripple’s investment in Flutterwave will bring RLUSD, Ripple Payments and XRPL to one of Africa’s largest fintechs as blockchain remittances gain traction. Go to Source
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Bitwise Buys Another 77,097 HYPE Worth $5.18 Million as ETF Buyback Strategy Ramps Up
Asset manager Bitwise scooped up another 77,097 HYPE worth about $5.18 million through prime broker FalconX, adding to a steady accumulation of Hyperliquid’s native token. Bitwise Keeps Stacking HYPE Bitwise bought 77,097 HYPE, valued at roughly $5.18 million, through FalconX on June 15, a move that seems to be in line with a broader pattern … Read more
State Street Enters Stablecoin Reserve Race, Joins Blackrock and Goldman With New Genius Act Fund
State Street Investment Management launched a dedicated money market fund for stablecoin issuers on June 8, 2026, becoming the fourth major financial institution to target one of Wall Street’s fastest-growing reserve management niches. Fund Basics The State Street Stablecoin Reserves Money Market Fund operates under SEC Rule 2a-7 and holds only assets eligible under the … Read more
Bitcoin stocks divergence returns as BTC dips to $66K while oil drops under $78
Bitcoin joined oil in heading lower while stocks gained on US-Iran peace momentum, with traders seeing a quick end to the BTC price rebound. Go to Source
Robinhood Cuts 290 Jobs at Record Volume, HOOD Shares Jump 5%
Robinhood Markets cut roughly 290 full-time positions on June 16, 2026, absorbing an estimated $28 million in restructuring charges while the company’s trading volumes sit at all-time highs. A Lean Team at Peak Volume The company filed a Form 8-K with the SEC disclosing a reduction in force affecting approximately 10% of its full-time workforce. … Read more
SpaceX’s debut: A win for crypto price discovery, a fail for tokenized access
SpaceX’s blockbuster debut didn’t just mint a trillionaire; it became a real-world stress test for crypto’s promise of democratized market access. Go to Source
Hype Jumps 11.6% to New High as Hyperliquid Extends Rally and Triggers $11.5M Squeeze
On Tuesday, the digital asset HYPE jumped over 11% to hit a new all-time high of $76.90, bouncing back from a recent June 11 low of $53. Supply Dynamics and Upcoming Token Unlocks On June 16, HYPE continued its uptrend, jumping by more than 11% to breach the $76 mark. The digital asset’s latest surge … Read more
Bitcoin sell-off toward $60K may resume as Japan hikes interest rates
Japan’s highest rates since 1995 are putting global liquidity back in focus as traders anticipate 26%–38% BTC price declines. Go to Source
Robinhood cuts 10% of workforce as Tenev touts business strength
Robinhood cuts about 10% of staff as CEO Vlad Tenev says business “has never been stronger” despite weak Q1 trading. Go to Source
Solana treasury firms resist Forward Industries’ consolidation push
Two Solana treasury firms rejected acquisition proposals from Forward Industries, while a third offer expired without a response. Go to Source