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MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said the company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy has helped push its Bitcoin and cash reserves about $48 billion above its total debt.

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated that the country is prepared to support the adoption of real-world asset tokenisation, signalling growing confidence in blockchain-based financial innovation.

• Russia has added USD Coin (CRYPTO:USDC) to its approved cryptocurrency framework, expanding the pool of digital assets available under its evolving regulatory regime. 
• The decision places USDC alongside established digital assets and highlights growing competition among large-cap cryptocurrencies and stablecoins seeking regulated market access. 
• Regulatory oversight, investment limits and concerns over potential asset freezes remain key risks for crypto adoption in Russia.

Nine senior figures have quit the Ethereum Foundation this year, including co‑executive director Hsiao‑Wei Wang, even as ETH trades about 57% below its all‑time high and Solana closes the gap.

• Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rebounded after the United States and Iran announced a framework peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The rally lifted several major blockchain networks as investors rotated back into risk assets, with Bitcoin recovering above US$66,000 and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) gaining more than 3%.
• Despite the rebound, ongoing ETF outflows, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks remain key obstacles for the sector.

UK government borrowing reached £23.3 billion in May 2026, exceeding official forecasts by £5.6 billion and highlighting mounting pressure on public finances.

The cryptocurrency derivatives market endured another sharp shakeout after more than US$361 million worth of long positions were liquidated within a 24-hour period.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) remained relatively stable despite a sharp decline in oil prices, with the cryptocurrency falling about 1% over the week compared with a 9% drop in Brent crude.

Goldman Sachs lowered its year-end gold price target to US$4,900 per ounce from US$5,400, citing expectations that the US Federal Reserve will not cut interest rates during 2026.

AllUnity introduced SEKAU, a Swedish krona-backed stablecoin issued under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation framework.

TRON (CRYPTO:TRX) traded at approximately US$0.3198 with a market capitalisation of US$30.32 billion as investors monitored the network's expanding ecosystem and increasing corporate accumulation.

DAZN and ADI Predictstreet launched a free-to-play prediction experience within the DAZN streaming app, allowing fans to make real-time predictions during FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

Humanity Protocol, a Worldcoin rival built to verify users are human, lost over US$30 million as attackers drained 17 wallets and its token crashed about 90% in hours.

Microsoft warned Windows users about a cryptocurrency clipper malware campaign that spreads through USB drives and is designed to steal wallet credentials, private keys, seed phrases, and other sensitive financial data.

Algorand (CRYPTO:ALGO) unveiled a roadmap to implement quantum-resistant infrastructure by the end of 2027.

Stablecoin adoption for cross-border payments has reached 71% among Latin American institutions.

Solana (CRYPTO:SOL) recorded 285,971 wallets holding tokenised real-world assets as of June 18, surpassing Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) and BNB Chain (CRYPTO:BNB).

Dogecoin (CRYPTO:DOGE) drew attention to a Japanese tax incentive programme after players of Final Fantasy 14 were offered a Shiba Inu-themed in-game mount through a local government initiative.

Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) could face a funding gap for core protocol development within the next three to nine months.

The People's Bank of China expanded its Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services network by adding 26 domestic and international banking institutions to support wider use of the digital yuan in cross-border payments.

Hyperliquid (CRYPTO:HYPE) continued to attract investor attention after reaching a record high of US$76.95 on June 16.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission secured permanent trading and registration bans against Celsius Network founder Alexander Mashinsky.

Strategy faces pressure over its STRC preferred stock after Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman suggested the company may need to sell between US$3 billion and US$4 billion of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC).

Coinbase Global Chief Executive Brian Armstrong said he remains long Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) and expects the cryptocurrency to trade at much higher levels by 2030.