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Ripple’s native token XRP is trading at the $1.16 level on Thursday and has slumped nearly 4.5% in the day’s trade. The chart below shows the leading altcoin relentlessly heading south in 2026, with little to no price spurts. It has fallen close to 47% in a year and shed all gains it generated.On the heels of the recent slump, the founder of the Black Swan Capitalist, Versan Aljarrah said that XRP “won’t climb in a steady line,” anymore, but “it’s going to climb in violent leaps.” He explained that while the demand for “tokenization explodes, XRP will provide the…

Prediction markets didn’t just show up for the World Cup — they broke into the football zeitgeist. If you’ve seen Polymarket-style price charts next to match previews, you’ve witnessed crypto’s latest bid for mainstream attention. This piece explains how those markets work, why 2026 became an inflection point, and what to watch on regulation, fees, and real risk.You’ll get a clear view of the legal picture, what separates on-chain prediction markets from traditional sportsbooks, and practical steps to trade responsibly. We’ll also debunk common pitfalls and outline when these markets make sense — and when they don’t.No hype. Just the…

Ted Hisokawa Jun 18, 2026 04:05 On Sunday, Taiwan’s National Security Bureau launched a website for Chinese nationals to submit intelligence tips, prompting Beijing to vow unspecified countermeasures and warn of legal liability. China vows countermeasures over Taiwan tip site as Polymarket invasion odds slip China Condemns Taiwan’s Tip-Reporting Website as Polymarket Cuts 2026 Invasion Odds to 6.45% China said it would take countermeasures after Taiwan launched a new website for Chinese nationals to submit intelligence tips, stepping up the war of words over cross-strait security. On Polymarket, traders slightly marked down the…

New Legal Definitions The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a public mandate requiring all virtual asset service providers to formally register with the regulatory body. The June 16 directive solidifies the government’s transition toward an integrated and supervised regulatory model for crypto firms. The regulatory push stems from the Finance Act No. 7 of 2025, passed in December 2025, which amended Section 2 of Zimbabwe’s Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act. This amendment formally incorporated virtual asset service providers, or VASPs, into the statutory definition of a “financial institution.” Acting under these newly expanded powers,…

The Binance European regulatory path is back in focus as the MiCA deadline approaches, with the exchange’s EU licensing strategy becoming a key test of how global crypto platforms adapt to the bloc’s new rulebook. TL;DR Binance has been pursuing a European authorization route under the MiCA framework. The end of the EU transition period is raising pressure on exchanges that still need full approval. The issue matters because MiCA authorization can allow passported services across the bloc. For users, the watch point is whether platforms communicate orderly transition plans if approval timelines slip. Binance Faces A Crucial MiCA Window…

The memecoin boom that once defined Solana’s identity as a high-throughput speculation machine is unraveling in real time, and Pump.fun is bearing the brunt of it.The seven-day average of Pump.fun‘s token graduation rate — the share of newly created tokens that accumulate enough market cap to list on decentralized exchanges — has fallen to just 0.26%, representing an 80% decline over the past three months. The collapse is structural, not cyclical, and its effects are rippling well beyond the launchpad itself.A Platform Running on FumesToken graduation is the core value proposition of any memecoin launchpad. When a token created on…

Coinbase has unveiled what may be the most ambitious single-day product announcement in its history. Dubbed the “System Update,” the June 16 release covered every major segment of finance, with Coinbase framing the rollout around three pillars: more assets to trade, smarter trading tools, and a broader financial services suite. In total, the company announced 21 new products and features, expanding its platform across trading, lending, payments, and on-chain infrastructure.The scale of Tuesday’s announcement makes clear that Coinbase is no longer positioning itself as a crypto exchange that also does some other things. It is making a direct play to…

The ORE Protocol team has identified a bug in its staking smart contract, which allowed hackers to unfairly claim around 25.5 SOL tokens in yield. According to the official statement, the bug was present in the isolated smart contract, and there was no major exploitation. Users will need to migrate to the new staking smart contract in order to generate rewards. On June 17, ORE protocol on the Solana blockchain announced that it had identified a bug present in the staking program and had quickly responded to fix the issue. However, the security incident in a smart contract present on…

Kalshi has fueled a billion-dollar dispute over sports betting regulation as trading activity on its platforms continues to surge. Summary Gaming and tribal groups urged the Senate to block sports-related prediction contracts through the CLARITY Act. The American Gaming Association estimates prediction markets have cost states about $1.08 billion in tax revenue. Kalshi’s crypto perpetual futures platform generated over $5.5 billion in volume within two weeks of launch. According to a report from Semafor, a coalition that includes the Indian Gaming Association, the American Gaming Association, and labor organizations has urged the US Senate to add language to the CLARITY…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin bulls may be looking for the next breakout, but prediction-market traders on Kalshi are pricing a much more defensive path, with one market showing odds tilted toward BTC hitting $50,000 before $100,000. TL;DR Kalshi Crypto highlighted a market pricing 69% odds that Bitcoin hits $50,000 before $100,000. The odds reflect trader sentiment on a prediction platform, not a guaranteed forecast. The setup shows a sharp contrast with bullish cycle-bottom calls from investors such as Anthony Scaramucci. Kalshi markets can move quickly as spot price and…