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Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist

After a turbulent June that saw U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record their worst month on record, some market participants believe investor sentiment could begin to recover in July as macroeconomic conditions become more supportive and on-chain indicators strengthen.

At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend
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At iFX Cyprus, Stablecoins Stopped Being a Future Trend

The conversation around stablecoins has changed. Not long ago, industry events were dominated by discussions about potential. Stablecoins promised faster settlement, lower costs, global accessibility, and a payments infrastructure that could operate around the clock. The technology was compelling, but adoption remained largely theoretical. At iFX Expo International 2026, that initial optimism was replaced by […]

Open USD Stablecoin Launches With 140 Fintech & Banking Partners Including Stripe And Visa
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Open USD Stablecoin Launches With 140 Fintech & Banking Partners Including Stripe And Visa

A coalition of more than 140 companies from different areas of financial services has agreed to back Open USD (OUSD), a new stablecoin announced on June 30, 2026, and governed by an independent entity called Open Standard. The joint initiative brings together banks, payments networks, crypto platforms and technology firms with the stated goal of […]

Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC
Blockchain & Crypto

Xweave Integrates Solana to Power Real-Time Treasury Stablecoin Settlement Across APAC

Singapore-based crypto and blockchain payments infrastructure platform Xweave has integrated Solana’s settlement layer into its institutional treasury product. The company announced the update at the Point Zero Forum in Zurich on June 24. This move targets one of corporate treasury’s oldest structural problems: the need to pre-fund accounts in multiple jurisdictions just to move money […]

LIFT Becomes First South African Airline to Offer Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto Payments
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LIFT Becomes First South African Airline to Offer Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto Payments

Booking a flight is becoming a little easier for South African travellers, who can now pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay and even crypto while traveling with LIFT.

How to Evaluate a Crypto Solution Provider in a Multi-Chain World
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How to Evaluate a Crypto Solution Provider in a Multi-Chain World

Evaluating crypto infrastructure providers was simpler when the ecosystem was simpler. A few major chains, a handful of serious providers, relatively clear differentiation between them. A competent evaluation process could cover the meaningful variables in a few weeks and produce a defensible decision.

Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams
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Crypto Gets the Blame, But Instant Bank Transfers Emerge as Bigger Risk in Investment Scams

Celebrity investment scams are frequently associated with cryptocurrency, but new evidence suggests crypto may be only part of the story.

iFX EXPO International 2026 Draws Strong Industry Presence on Opening Day in Cyprus
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iFX EXPO International 2026 Draws Strong Industry Presence on Opening Day in Cyprus

Thousands attended the opening day of iFX EXPO International as industry leaders, global brands, and financial innovators gathered in Limassol for networking, business meetings, and discussions on the future of financial services.

Stablecoin Future Depends on What Users Need Next: Interview With KAST CEO Raagulan Pathy
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Stablecoin Future Depends on What Users Need Next: Interview With KAST CEO Raagulan Pathy

Stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond their origins in the cryptocurrency sector and becoming a core component of modern financial infrastructure. With global stablecoin transaction volumes now reaching trillions of dollars annually, businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and consumers are increasingly using digital dollars for cross-border payments, settlements, savings, and global commerce. At the same time, regulators […]

Flutterwave Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation in Series E Round Backed by Ripple
Fintech & Ecommerce

Flutterwave Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation in Series E Round Backed by Ripple

Nigeria already moves more stablecoin volume than almost any country outside Asia. Now it’s getting an institutional backer to match the population’s crypto enthusiasm. Ripple has taken a stake in Flutterwave $3.2 billion Series E round, with plans to wire RLUSD and the XRP Ledger directly into the continent’s largest payments network.

Bitcoin Winter Amidst AI Summer: Why BTC Is Lagging Behind AI Stocks and What Could Change by the End of 2026
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Bitcoin Winter Amidst AI Summer: Why BTC Is Lagging Behind AI Stocks and What Could Change by the End of 2026

Over the past two years, global markets have entered a striking asymmetric divergence. On one side, artificial intelligence-related equities have surged, driven by massive capital inflows and strong narrative momentum. On the other hand, Bitcoin that used to be innovators’ favourite has moved in a comparatively slower, more muted trajectory. This imbalance has led analysts […]

BurraPay Processes First Legal Crypto-Funded Sports Wager in Nevada
Blockchain & Crypto

BurraPay Processes First Legal Crypto-Funded Sports Wager in Nevada

BurraPay, a cryptocurrency payments processor, has completed the first legal crypto-funded sports wager in Nevada history, following its entry into the state’s regulated gaming market. The transaction took place on 4 June 2026 at The World’s Largest Sportsbook inside Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

iFX EXPO International Brings Big Industry Leaders to the Stage
Fintech & Ecommerce

iFX EXPO International Brings Big Industry Leaders to the Stage

From the 16th to the 18th of June, iFX EXPO International is set to bring together some of the most influential voices in online trading, fintech, payments, liquidity, digital assets and financial services for an agenda built around the industry’s most important conversations.

What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?
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What’s on the SBC Summit Conference Agenda in 2026?

The gaming industry rarely looks the same from two different angles. From one perspective, it’s a story about expansion. From another, it’s about tightening regulations. Shift your view again, and the real pressure points appear: acquisition costs rising, payment friction increasing, product teams redesigning around compliance rather than creativity. SBC Summit’s conference agenda mirrors that […]

DTCC Pilots Stellar Integration for Tokenized Securities as Institutional Blockchain Race Expands
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DTCC Pilots Stellar Integration for Tokenized Securities as Institutional Blockchain Race Expands

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which processes the vast majority of U.S. securities transactions, has begun integrating the Stellar network (XLM) into its broader tokenized asset infrastructure strategy, according to industry reports published in late May and early June 2026. The move is part of DTCC’s exploration of blockchain-based settlement systems for traditional […]

Tom Lee’s Bullish $250K Prediction for Ethereum Doesn’t Stop Crypto’s Epic Fall
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Tom Lee’s Bullish $250K Prediction for Ethereum Doesn’t Stop Crypto’s Epic Fall

Famous investor and head of BitMine Immersion Technologies Tom Lee describes an encouraging long-term scenario for Ethereum investors, while ETH itself has been falling for the whole year to date.