CME lawsuit challenges Kalshi's Bitcoin leverage push
CME Group filed a federal lawsuit on June 18, 2026, challenging the CFTC's approval of Kalshi's bitcoin perpetual futures contract, arguing the product should be regulated as a swap rather th
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Ripple Backs XRP Ledger 3.2.0 Amendment as 26% of Nodes Update
Ripple has voted in favor of the XRP Ledger 3.2.0 amendment as 26% of network nodes have updated to the new software version, signaling early but meaningful momentum behind the proposed proto
LUNC vs LUNA: How the Two Chains Split and What Each Is Doing Now
Terra Classic (LUNC) and Terra (LUNA) are two separate blockchains that share a common origin. LUNC is the original Terra blockchain that collapsed in May 2022 when its algorithmic stablecoin
Real Finance Brings EU Broker Factori AD On-Chain as Validator in $100M RWA Agreement
Real Finance has disclosed further details of its securities tokenization agreement with Factori AD, an EU-regulated investment broker, in a deal that activates a committed pipeline of more t
Canton Developer Raises $355M in Round Led by A16z
Digital Asset (@digitalasset), the company behind the Canton Network (@CantonNetwork), has closed a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, valuing the firm at roughly $2 billion. The
Is Stellar XLM Going Quantum-Resistant?
Yes, Stellar (@StellarOrg) is going quantum-resistant, but it is not there yet. The Stellar Development Foundation published its Quantum Preparedness Plan on June 9, 2026, a three-stage roadm
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Explained: How IBIT Works and Who It Targets
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, ticker IBIT, is a spot Bitcoin ETF that lets investors gain direct exposure to Bitcoin's price through a standard brokerage account, without holding cryptoc
Sui The Latest Privacy Blockchain? Confidential Transfers Explained
Sui (@SuiNetwork) is not becoming a privacy blockchain, but it just shipped a privacy feature. On June 8, the network launched confidential transfers in public beta on its Devnet, letting tok
What Happened at Trump's 80th Birthday Party?
President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)marked his 80th birthday on Sunday, June 14, by staging a UFC (@ufc) fight night on the White House South Lawn, an invite-only mixed martial arts even
Stablecoin issuers in US face strict new KYC rules
Financial regulators in the United States have introduced a new draft rule aiming to tighten oversight of stablecoin issuers. According to the proposal, companies that issue stablecoins will
Regulators Tighten The Reins on Stablecoin Issuers: New Rules Announced
You can also read this news on BH NEWS: Regulators Tighten The Reins on Stablecoin Issuers: New Rules Announced In a significant regulatory move, US financial authorities have rolled out a dr
Oman Launches Omanhash, a Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool for All Licensed Miners
TLDR: Oman launched Omanhash, a mandatory national Bitcoin mining pool for all licensed crypto miners in the country. Enegix Global built Omanhash’s tech platform, marking its second sovereig