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• 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.

Global stocks are ending a strong week on a cautious note as relief over an interim peace deal between the US and Iran gave way to a focus on the challenges of securing a lasting agreement. Anneka Treon, Global Head of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Investments at ING Investments, discusses her outlook for Europe, client concerns, and the broader macro picture.

Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal with the US after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to Donald Trump's efforts to end the war and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Ambassador Puneet Talwar, Principal at Talwar Global Strategies and former US Ambassador to Morocco, discusses the US, Iran interim deal and what he expects to see from negotiations in the coming days.

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive victory for the ruling Labour Party that delivers him a seat in Parliament and, with it, a pathway to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his job. Bloomberg UK Politics Reporter James Woolcock discusses what he expects to see from a potential leadership showdown in the UK.

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.

Henna Virkkunen, EU's top technology official, & Executive Vice President sat down with Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie on the sidelines of VivaTech in Paris to discuss EU AI regulation, cybersecurity risks, Europe's technological sovereignty, and reducing reliance on non-European technology providers in critical sectors. This interview occurred on Wednesday, June 17.

"We have an opportunity to turn the tide," Labour Party's Andy Burnham says at a rally in Makerfield. He speaks after a decisive victory in the by-election which secured him 54.8% of the vote.

Labour's Andy Burnham says there is a need to make "life more affordable." He speaks at a rally in Makerfield on Friday, after his decisive victory in the by-election which secured him 54.8% of the vote.

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.