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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has turned the U.S. crypto policy fight into a national competitiveness argument by saying rivalry with China could strengthen America. Armstrong said competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” adding that the U.S. had become complacent after leading global markets for years. The Coinbase chief said competition “breeds excellence” as he pushed lawmakers to treat crypto rules as part of America’s economic contest with Beijing. Armstrong links crypto rules to China competition Over the past year, Armstrong has repeatedly argued that Washington risks weakening the U.S. crypto…

Agentic payments, autonomous transactions made by AI agents, have surged to a three-month high this week. These payments, largely processed by x402, a Coinbase-incubated payment standard now governed under the Linux Foundation, recorded 672,800 transactions on the Base network on June 10, according to data from Artemis, analyzed by Finbold on June 11. Agentic transactions for 3 months. Source: Artemis The x402 activity surged by roughly 321% over the past three months, from 159,600 transactions on March 13 to 672,800 payments on June 10, 2026. After a long period of dormancy, the agentic payments gained traction in early June. The…

Bitcoin traders faced another wave of volatility after BlackRock clients reportedly sold $136.28 million worth of $BTC through the spot ETF market. The move arrived after weeks of aggressive accumulation from institutions and large investors. While many expected continued inflows, the sudden selling pressure created uncertainty across the crypto market. Traders now question whether this marks a temporary cooldown or the start of a deeper correction. The recent Bitcoin ETF selloff comes as Bitcoin struggles around the critical 200-day moving average near $80,000. Market participants continue watching this level closely because it often determines long-term momentum. Despite the selling pressure,…

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has intensified her opposition to euro-denominated stablecoins, warning that the risks to financial stability and monetary control outweigh any benefit to the euro’s international role. Speaking Friday at the Banco de Espana LatAm Economic Forum in Spain, Lagarde argued that Europe does not need to replicate the stablecoin models that have emerged around the U.S. dollar. She said the technological benefits tied to blockchain-based payments can instead be delivered through public infrastructure supported by central bank money. “The case for promoting euro-denominated stablecoins is far weaker than it appears,” Lagarde said during the event.…

A new leveraged $BNB ETF began trading in U.S. markets as XBNB launched with 2x daily exposure, giving short-term crypto traders regulated access to amplified price swings while raising risks tied to volatility and daily resets. Key Takeaways: XBNB offers 2x daily exposure to $BNB through a regulated ETF structure. Teucrium is expanding its leveraged crypto ETF lineup after strong XXRP demand. Leverage, volatility, and daily resets can increase losses, even in flat markets. XBNB Debut Expands Leveraged $BNB Trading Access A new $BNB-linked leveraged exchange-traded product (ETP) entered U.S. markets on April 28, 2026, as Teucrium and xETFs launched…

A new framework from the Securities and Exchange Commission could finally bring structured regulatory treatment to tokenized securities, a corner of the crypto market that has long operated in a gray zone. SEC Trading and Markets Director Jamie Selway disclosed the initiative this week, framing it around a principle the agency calls “Innovation Without Arbitrage.” Speaking at a recent event, as detailed in a report from WuBlockchain, Selway said the SEC is actively developing a framework for the listing and trading of tokenized securities. He also confirmed that the SEC and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission are coordinating on rules…

The Solana Foundation launched Frontier Traders Thursday afternoon, a formal institutional program for elite trading firms, with the first qualifying campaign opening on SpaceX tokenized equity Friday. The entry bar sits at $500 million in trailing 30-day onchain DEX volume combined with $16 million in gross time-weighted open interest. Three VIP tiers scale from there: VIP 1 for $500M–$2B in volume, VIP 2 for $2B–$5B, and VIP 3 for $5B and above. Maker minimums are reviewed directly with firms that can provide competitive liquidity. Members receive trading rebates across all Solana venues, priority RPC access, early access to asset launches…

Strategy agreed on May 15 to repurchase roughly $1.5 billion principal of its 2029 convertible notes for an estimated $1.38 billion in cash. The firm told investors in its Form 8-K that it may fund the repurchase with available cash reserves, ATM sale proceeds, and/or Bitcoin sale proceeds. Strategy expects to cancel the repurchased notes, leaving about $1.5 billion of 2029 notes outstanding. The filing adds a new role to Bitcoin on Strategy’s balance sheet as a named funding option for near-term debt obligations. Strategy built its public identity around relentless Bitcoin accumulation, buying during market downturns, funding purchases with…

The New York Stock Exchange formally named $XRP as an eligible commodity in a rule change filing published by the SEC within the last 48 hours, placing it in the same category as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. At the same time, Cynthia Lummis warned at Bitcoin 2026 that the window for crypto laws may close sooner than many expect. Clarity Act Window May Not Stay Open for Long Crypto researcher Ripple Bull Winkle connected the dots between the two very important pieces of news. Senator Cynthia Lummis said at Bitcoin 2026 that the House, Senate, and White House are currently…

The CLARITY Act push is gaining momentum as lawmakers seek federal rules for digital asset markets. The proposal has attracted support from congressional leaders, industry organizations, consumer-focused groups, national security veterans, and President Donald Trump. Key Takeaways: The CLARITY Act has attracted support from a wide range of political and industry stakeholders. Support comes from lawmakers, industry groups, consumer advocates, national security voices, and Trump. Critics continue seeking stronger safeguards on conflicts, illicit finance, and market risks. CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Warn of Global Stakes Momentum behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) has accelerated…