Key Takeaways Kenya’s National Treasury proposed a mandate forcing stablecoin issuers to hold 30% of reserves in local banks. Crypto platforms warn the rule could trap liquidity and increase remittance costs across Kenya. Industry leaders seek to continue 2026 talks with regulators to balance user protection with sector growth. Protecting the Local Market Cryptocurrency exchanges
Key Takeaways Russia scheduled the digital ruble for a September launch, integrating top banks into the network. The central bank plans to host CBDC wallets on private balance sheets, boosting commercial adoption. Officials are designing ruble smart contracts, giving businesses automated payment infrastructure. Central Bank of Russia Prepared for Digital Ruble Rollout The Central Bank
Key Takeaways Facebook helped reveal a June 6, 2026, jackpot after an unregistered ticket delayed the alert. Lott Members Club highlighted how unregistered tickets can leave 1.6M AUD winners undiscovered. Queensland couple plans to use the June 6, 2026, prize for a home, savings and their children’s future. A Queensland mom spent days not knowing
Key Takeaways VALR and Hyperliquid debut 200+ markets as on‑chain perps volume tops hundreds of billions daily. Gianluca Sacco says VALR’s 24/7 access to FX, equities and crypto expands South Africa’s regulated perp trading. Hyperliquid’s rise and 2023–2026 perp growth push multi‑asset contracts like BTC, S&P 500 and WTI into mainstream. Evolution of the Perpetuals
Key Takeaways Ripple will match donations through the Call of Duty Endowment campaign in XRP, contributing up to a maximum of $10,000. Donors can give cash, stock or crypto, with XRP and RLUSD accepted for eligible campaign contributions. The fundraiser supports veteran employment programs while donations continue toward its stated goal. Why Did Ripple Join
Key Takeaways ZachXBT told Ethereum’s X account that Proton takes only BTC for subscription payments. Proton’s docs reject Lightning and ERC-20 payments and require BTC at least 24 hours before bills are due. Proton launched a bitcoin-only self-custodial wallet in 2024, deepening its alignment with Bitcoin. The Callout Replying directly to a post from Ethereum’s
Key Takeaways U.S. Senator Gillibrand is urging Congress to prohibit elected officials and spouses from issuing or sponsoring digital assets. The proposal gained momentum after disclosures showed Donald Trump earned $636 million from a memecoin during 2025. Congress has yet to adopt the ethics measure, leaving the role of public officials in crypto under debate.
Key Takeaways Gold climbed to $4,175 on July 3 after U.S. payrolls rose just 57,000 in June. On Saturday, July 4, gold was $4,187 per ounce at 11:30 a.m. Eastern time. Silver surged 7% to over $62, narrowing the gold to silver ratio to 66.9. Traders cut September Fed rate hike odds from 66% to
Key Takeaways Zcash targets July 21, 2026 for Ironwood mainnet activation after sealing the Orchard pool. ZEC trades at $462.33 on July 4, up 13.3% in seven days and over 1,000% in a year. Node operators must migrate to Zebra or updated clients before Ironwood’s mainnet launch. The upgrade traces back to a discovery on
Key Takeaways M2 rose $247.8 billion in May 2026 to $23.05 trillion, up $623 billion since January, FRED data shows. The Mises Institute says 2026 money-supply growth hit a multi-year high as the Fed “pumps new QE.” WGC data shows central banks added 41 tonnes of gold in May as debasement hedges gain favor. Inside