Markets
Bitcoin Jumps to $65K as Softer CPI Data Calms Fed Hike Fears
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all items fell 0.4% in June 2026 on a seasonally adjusted basis.Martha Grizzard
Stablecoin Market Drops $10B, Analysts Downplay Concerns
The total market capitalization of stablecoins has fallen by $10 billion since May 2026, with a $7.7 billion decline occurring in June 2026 alone.Sherry Cantwell
USDC Dominates Tether USDT in Stablecoin Volume Race
Circle's USD Coin (USDC) secured a 70% share of adjusted onchain transaction volume during the opening six months of 2026.Martha Grizzard
Ether Leads Crypto Jump; Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $63K
Digital assets entered Monday, July 6, 2026, on a strong trajectory, reversing performance trends from the previous month.Wayne Ingram
Circle Shares Plunge 17% as Rivals Launch Open USD Network
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) shares declined by more than 17% on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following the announcement of a new stablecoin network, Open USD, which threatens the established market dominance of USDC.Martha Grizzard
Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit Record $4B as Institutional Demand Fades
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reached a record $4.06 billion in net outflows for the month of June 2026.Sherry Cantwell
Uniswap Soars 22% as Altcoins Rally While Bitcoin Stalls
Uniswap (UNI) has emerged as a focal point, surging 22.5% to $3.53 following Standard Chartered’s initiation of coverage with a $100 price target by 203
HYPE Surges 6%: Suspected Insider Whale Nabs $34M in Gains
HYPE recently surged by 6% in early morning trading, a volatile market move that provides cryptocurrency derivatives traders and decentralized finance enthusiasts with critical insight into high-stakes whale behavior and liquidity shifts.Cornell Rachel
Bitcoin and Gold Tumble Amid Rising Inflation and Rate Bets
Bitcoin dropped to a price of $61,233, representing a decline of 3.00% over a 24-hour period and a 6.90% loss for the week.Cornell Rachel
BlackRock and Fidelity Squeeze Rivals in Bitcoin ETF Race
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) regularly capture over 90% of daily spot bitcoin ETF inflows.Martha Grizzard
Bitcoin Jumps to $63K, Liquidating $504M in Short Positions
Bitcoin’s surge to $63,700 resulted in $504 million in liquidations for short sellers, marking the largest single-day hit for this cohort since late April 2026.Martha Grizzard
XRP Price Recovers to $1.14 Amid Steady Institutional Inflow
XRP has stabilized at the $1.14 price level as institutional investors continue to demonstrate interest through sustained capital inflows, providing a potential floor for the asset after recent market volatility.Wayne Ingram
Bitcoin Slumps Below $77k as Iran Tensions & Inflation Rise
Bitcoin (BTC) plummeted to a session low of approximately $76,720 on May 18, 2026, marking a decisive break from the previous weeks of consolidation above the $80,000 range.Martha Grizzard
US Inflation Hits 3.8%: High Rates to Stay, Crypto Pressured
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report shows a 3.8% year-over-year increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surpassing the 3.7% consensus forecast.Hallie Gill
Circle Arc Token Hits $222M Raise as Q1 Revenue Soars 20%
Circle has finalized its ARC token pre-sale, successfully raising $222,000,000 from a consortium of global financial institutions.Wayne Ingram
Whale Faces $2.47M Loss Shorting US Storage Stock Surge
An investor known as NMTD.HL accumulated a $15.2 million short position targeting the U.S. technology and storage sectors.Jerry McNeill
Coinbase Shares Q1 Net Loss of $394M Amid Crypto Market Slump
Significant Financial Loss: Coinbase recorded a net loss of $394.1 million for the quarter, driven largely by a $482 million impairment on crypto assets.Craig Green
Strategy Posts $12.5B Q1 Loss as Bitcoin Holdings Hit 818K BTC
Strategy Inc. has released its Q1 2026 financial results, revealing a substantial net loss that highlights the intensifying financial relationship between corporate treasury management and digital asset volatility.Cornell Rachel
Oil Shocks Crush 2026 Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Jumps
Global energy disruptions and surging crude prices have triggered a significant shift in U.S. monetary policy expectations for the remainder of the year.James Dean
Ethereum Treasury Firms Drive Shift Beyond Bitcoin ETFs
Ethereum treasury firms are emerging as listed companies that hold ETH on their balance sheets while generating staking income.Craig Green
