
Bitcoin Hovers at $60,000 as Macro Headwinds Pile Up Fast

Ripple Partner Bank of America Unveils Global Payments Expansion Strategy
Bank of America is expanding its global payments strategy with a renewed focus on enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities, highlighting the growing importance of efficient international money movement in modern finance. Being one of the world's largest financial institutions and a company frequently associated with discussions surrounding Ripple and payment innovation, Bank of America's latest initiative underscores the continued evolution of global settlement infrastructure.
Bank of America is expanding its global payments strategy with a renewed focus on enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities, highlighting the growing importance of efficient international money movement in modern finance. Being one of the world's largest financial institutions and a company frequently associated with discussions surrounding Ripple and payment innovation, Bank of America's latest initiative underscores the continued evolution of global settlement infrastructure.

Could Bitcoin Help You Buy Your Next Home? Coinbase Thinks It's Possible.
A Michigan couple recently closed a Bitcoin-secured mortgage. Better and Coinbase expect those mortgages to attract younger homebuyers.
A Michigan couple recently closed a Bitcoin-secured mortgage. Better and Coinbase expect those mortgages to attract younger homebuyers.

Bored Ape Maker Yuga Labs Rescues Dozens of Ethereum NFTs From Exploit
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator now holds more than 60 rescued NFTs in its custody as it works to return them to their rightful owners.
The Bored Ape Yacht Club creator now holds more than 60 rescued NFTs in its custody as it works to return them to their rightful owners.

EU Crypto Crackdown Nears: Just 14 Exchanges Are Cleared to Keep Serving Traders
Europe's MiCA transition ends on July 1, 2026, forcing unlicensed crypto exchanges, brokers and wallet providers to stop serving EU users. Although 183 entities hold full MiCA authorization, only 14 are cleared to operate trading platforms across the EEA.
Europe's MiCA transition ends on July 1, 2026, forcing unlicensed crypto exchanges, brokers and wallet providers to stop serving EU users. Although 183 entities hold full MiCA authorization, only 14 are cleared to operate trading platforms across the EEA.

Analyst Eyes $8 to $27 XRP Targets After Potential 2026 Bottom
XRP's nearly 70% drawdown is noticeably smaller than the 85% to 90% losses seen in earlier bear cycles overall.
XRP's nearly 70% drawdown is noticeably smaller than the 85% to 90% losses seen in earlier bear cycles overall.

Bitcoin's ‘Most Emotional' Bear Market Phase Has Officially Begun: Analyst
Bitcoin has entered its most painful phase, and the BlackRock ETF launch region remains crucial, according to new data.
Bitcoin has entered its most painful phase, and the BlackRock ETF launch region remains crucial, according to new data.

Ripple's Leadership Reaffirms Long-Term Vision as XRP Turns 14 Amid Price Decline
XRP reached a major milestone this week, marking 14 years since its creation, with Ripple executives reaffirming their long-term commitment to the digital asset despite recent market weakness. Notably, the anniversary comes as XRP faces renewed selling pressure.
XRP reached a major milestone this week, marking 14 years since its creation, with Ripple executives reaffirming their long-term commitment to the digital asset despite recent market weakness. Notably, the anniversary comes as XRP faces renewed selling pressure.

Why NEAR Is This Trader's Top Bet
On this episode of 10X, 100X Capital Chief Investment Officer, Joy Pathak, unveils his highest conviction trade of the week, including his entry, exit, and leverage targets. He tells CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie why NEAR Protocol sits at the perfect intersection of AI and privacy, what the Zcash exploit means for the broader privacy meta.
On this episode of 10X, 100X Capital Chief Investment Officer, Joy Pathak, unveils his highest conviction trade of the week, including his entry, exit, and leverage targets. He tells CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie why NEAR Protocol sits at the perfect intersection of AI and privacy, what the Zcash exploit means for the broader privacy meta.

Pew Research: 1 in 5 Americans Now Uses Crypto
Cryptocurrency adoption in the United States has remained relatively stable, according to the latest survey released by the Pew Research Center.
Cryptocurrency adoption in the United States has remained relatively stable, according to the latest survey released by the Pew Research Center.
