Securitize to Raise $400M as BlackRock-Backed Tokenization Firm Preps NYSE Debut
What happened: Securitize, a leader in real-world asset tokenization backed by BlackRock and Ark Invest, is set to go public on the NYSE under the ticker SECZ on July 2, 2026.
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Jun 27: AAVE, Solana Ecosystem Tokens Lead Crypto Rebound as Buybacks Teased
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $692M Ahead of $10.6B Options Expiry as BTC Tests $5 · DraftKings Launches $3.4B Prediction Markets Exchange, Targeting All 5 · Securitize to Raise $400M as BlackRock-Backed Tokenization Firm Preps
EU MiCA Deadline July 1: Spain Draws a Hard Line — No Extensions, No Exceptions for Unlicensed Exchanges
Spain's top financial regulator has confirmed zero tolerance for crypto firms still operating without a MiCA license after June 30, 2026, placing Binance and hundreds of other platforms on a regulatory cliff edge that could reshape how European — and global — crypto users access digital asset markets.
Securitize to Raise $400M as BlackRock-Backed Tokenization Firm Prepares NYSE Debut
What happened: Securitize, a leader in tokenizing real-world assets and backed by BlackRock and Ark Invest, is set to raise approximately $400 million through a merger with Cantor Equity Partners II,
Bitcoin ETFs See $692M Outflow Ahead of $10.6B Options Expiry
What happened: Bitcoin briefly dipped to $59,100 on June 26 as U.
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SharpLink Adds 5,000 ETH Amid $1.8B Paper Loss
What happened: SharpLink, the second-largest corporate holder of ether, purchased 5,000 ETH (about $7.
Jun 27: SharpLink Adds 5,000 ETH Amid $1.8B Paper Loss
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Bitcoin ETFs Post Largest June Outflow as BTC Falls Below $60K
What happened: US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $696.
Anthropic Urges Congress to Target AI Distillation by Chinese Rivals
What happened: In a June 10 letter to the US Senate, Anthropic alleged that Alibaba-affiliated operators used about 25,000 fraudulent accounts to generate 28.
Kraken–Aave Deal Reported, But Founder Rejects $385M Valuation
What happened: CoinDesk reports that Kraken’s parent, Payward, is in advanced talks to invest 35,000 ETH (about $71 million) for a 15% stake in Aave Group, valuing the DeFi lender at $385 million.
SharpLink Adds 5,000 ETH, Sits on $1.7B Paper Loss
What happened: SharpLink, the second-largest public Ethereum treasury, purchased 5,000 ETH (worth ~$7.
Ethereum Crash Below $1,000? Analysts Debate as ETH Hits 2026 Lows
What happened: Ethereum is trading near $1,536, its lowest level of 2026, after a steep decline from May's ~$2,400.
Jun 26: Ethereum Crash Below $1,000? Analysts Debate as ETH Hits 2026 Lows
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Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of 28.8M AI Model Exchanges, Urges US Crackdown
What happened: In a June 10 letter to US Senators, AI firm Anthropic alleged that operators affiliated with Alibaba used about 25,000 fraudulent accounts to run 28.
Bitcoin Drops to $58K on US PCE Inflation Spike, $1.48B in Liquidations
What happened: Bitcoin fell to an intraday low of $58,035—its lowest level since September 2024—following the release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data showing a 4.
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SBI to Acquire Bitbank for $289M, Creating Japan's Largest Crypto Exchange
What happened: SBI Holdings has approved the acquisition of Bitbank for approximately 46.
Jun 26: SBI to Acquire Bitbank for $289M, Creating Japan's Largest Crypto Exchange
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