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Adin Ross Hits 9,990x Max Win on Rainbet Slot During World Cup Stream
July 1, 2026 9:22 pm
Laptop showinhg Kick's websiteKick streamer Adin Ross landed the top multiplier on a World Cup-themed crypto-casino slot during a stream on Rainbet, the latest high-profile influencer wager to circulate as the tournament drives football-themed gambling content. A max-win clip rides World Cup interest Adin Ross triggered the top 9,990x multiplier on BGaming’s “Lucky Pack: 2026 Cup” slot during […]
Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem
July 1, 2026 9:13 pm
Its launch comes as Ethereum's support ecosystem undergoes a broader evolution, following the debut of EthLabs and amid ongoing efforts by the Ethereum Foundation to respond to community criticism over transparency, communication and its role within the ecosystem.
STBL Launches USST Stablecoin on Stellar as Institutions Chase Real-World Asset Liquidity
July 1, 2026 8:50 pm
Stellar logo and dollar bills.STBL has launched USST, an institutional-grade stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWAs), on the Stellar network. The launch, announced July 1 and shared with Bitcoin.com News, comes through a partnership between STBL and the Stellar Development Foundation. USST runs on STBL‘s Stablecoin 2.0 infrastructure and gives institutional holders of tokenized treasuries a way to access […]
Tradeweb executes real-time tokenized US Treasury transaction on Canton Network
July 1, 2026 8:38 pm

Tradeweb executes real-time tokenized US Treasury transaction on Canton Network

Franklin Templeton transferred a tokenized US Treasury to Virtu Financial in what Tradeweb said was the first real-time transaction settled against USDCx.

Bitcoin bounces off 21-month low, but leverage data signals caution: Was $57K the bottom?
July 1, 2026 8:27 pm

Bitcoin bounces off 21-month low, but leverage data signals caution: Was $57K the bottom?

Bitcoin found its footing after bulls took steps to reclaim the $60,000 level, but data casts doubt on whether it will flip back to support.

Farside Warns Strategy’s 12% STRC Dividend Plan Could Weaken Investor Confidence
July 1, 2026 8:20 pm
Strategy on mobile phone with trading chart behindFarside Investors says Strategy’s STRC preferred product carries structural risks tied to its discretionary coupon and price-stability mechanism. The critique lands as Strategy shifts toward active balance-sheet management, including a dollar reserve, preferred buybacks, and possible bitcoin sales. Strategy Shifts Bitcoin Strategy as Farside Challenges STRC Price Support Model Strategy’s move to create a Digital […]
Here’s what happened in crypto today
July 1, 2026 8:12 pm

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Dragonfly Leads $65M Bet on Erik Voorhees’ Venice AI as Startup Reaches Unicorn Status
July 1, 2026 7:50 pm
Venice Token chart on Wednesday.Venice AI, the privacy-focused artificial intelligence (AI) platform founded by bitcoin advocate Erik Voorhees, closed a $65 million Series A round at a $1 billion post-money valuation. Crypto venture firm Dragonfly led the round. Coinbase Ventures, North Island Ventures, Archetype, Morgan Creek Digital, and Liquid 2 Ventures also participated. The July 1 announcement marks Venice’s […]
Democrat backed by Ripple co-founder’s PAC wins Colorado primary
July 1, 2026 7:30 pm

Democrat backed by Ripple co-founder’s PAC wins Colorado primary

Colorado’s Democratic and Republican primaries finished on Tuesday, with at least one candidate supported by $1 million from a crypto-aligned PAC going to the November general election.

Polymarket Bettors Set 54% Odds on a Fed Rate Hike This Year After Warsh’s Debut
July 1, 2026 7:19 pm
Kevin Warsh and Polymarket chart.Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh told central bankers in Sintra, Portugal, on July 1 that prices are too high and reaffirmed the Fed’s commitment to a 2% inflation target. At present, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket place the likelihood of a 2026 rate hike at 53% to 54%. Warsh spoke on a panel alongside European […]