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Exterior of Manhattan federal courthouse where Michelle Bond's campaign finance trial is scheduled

Michelle Bond, wife of ex-FTX exec Ryan Salame, to face trial in November on campaign finance charges

June 25, 2026 Jackson Miller

A Manhattan judge has ordered that Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame, stand trial in November on charges related to campaign finance law violations. The ruling came after the court denied a motion to dismiss the indictment, which was based on claims that prosecutors had misled Salame regarding potential […]

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What Andy Burnham as UK Prime Minister Could Mean for Crypto Regulation

June 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Following Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation amid declining poll numbers and internal Labour Party pressure, attention has turned to his potential successor. Andy Burnham, the MP for Makerfield and former Mayor of Greater Manchester, has emerged as a frontrunner. For the UK’s cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, Burnham’s candidacy brings a degree of optimism, rooted in […]

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Mark Zuckerberg reportedly ordered Meta staff to build moneyless prediction market app ‘Arena’

June 24, 2026 Jackson Miller

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed his staff to develop a prediction markets mobile application called ‘Arena,’ which would allow users to place wagers using a points system rather than real money. According to a Tuesday report from The New York Times, which cited two employees familiar with the initiative, the app is designed […]

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Bitcoin funding rate hits 2-week high — but ETF outflows keep $70K in doubt

June 23, 2026 Jackson Miller

Bitcoin (BTC) edged toward $65,500 on Monday after US Vice President JD Vance indicated progress in talks with Iran, easing geopolitical tensions. The Bitcoin funding rate — a key gauge of sentiment in the perpetual futures market — climbed to 7%, its highest level in nearly three weeks. But despite this bullish signal, several headwinds […]

Exterior of a US polling station on primary election day with a ballot box in foreground.

Crypto PACs spend over $8 million on New York, Maryland, and Utah primaries

June 23, 2026 Jackson Miller

Political action committees backed by cryptocurrency companies have poured more than $8 million into media campaigns supporting candidates in Tuesday’s primary elections across New York, Maryland, and Utah, marking one of the most concentrated efforts by the digital asset industry to influence US congressional races this cycle. Where the money is going According to Federal […]

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TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Early Bird Pricing Ends June 26

June 23, 2026 Sarah Chen

TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026, scheduled for November 4 in Boston, is offering Early Bird ticket savings of up to $190 per pass through June 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The one-day conference, designed for over 1,000 founders and investors, focuses on growth, execution, and building lasting connections. TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 will take place on […]

Business meeting discussing Dash crypto payments in a Manila office with skyline view.

Dash eyes Philippines for crypto payments push as regulatory arena evolves

June 22, 2026 Jackson Miller

Dash is evaluating the Philippines as a potential launch market for its cryptocurrency payment services, drawn by the country’s appetite for digital finance and lower-cost transaction alternatives. However, industry participants caution that dealing with the local regulatory framework remains a multi-year process, even as the government streamlines corporate registration. Dash assesses Philippine market for payment […]

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Japanese corporate pension fund plans 1% crypto allocation as regulatory shift looms

June 22, 2026 Jackson Miller

A Japanese corporate pension fund serving approximately 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises is preparing to allocate roughly 1% of its assets to cryptocurrency during fiscal 2026, according to a report from Nikkei. The move signals growing acceptance of digital assets among Japan’s traditionally conservative institutional investors. Pension fund details and strategy The Nationwide Business Corporate […]

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The ‘Slowtech’ Movement Is Gaining Steam as Consumers Seek to Escape the Attention Economy

June 22, 2026 Sarah Chen

When iPod creator Tony Fadell saw a Back Market advertisement for the iPod Shuffle in a New York City subway station, he was startled. The poster’s tagline, “Zero screen time,” highlighted a device he helped design over 20 years ago. For Fadell, it was a surreal moment in a station full of people streaming music […]

European Commission headquarters in Brussels, where EU regulators are consulting on MiCA 2.0 crypto rules

EU seeks industry feedback on stablecoin rules, DeFi definitions in MiCA 2.0 consultation

June 21, 2026 Jackson Miller

The European Commission has opened a formal comment period that will shape the next iteration of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework, widely referred to as MiCA 2.0. The consultation, launched in May 2026, invites industry participants, legal experts, and consumer advocates to weigh in on revisions to stablecoin requirements, the […]