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Hedge funds have turned sharply bearish on the Japanese yen, building their largest short positions since 2007, with bets against the currency nearing 138,000 contracts as of June 30.
Ripple Brings XRP to College Sports
The University of Kansas has teamed up with Ripple, introducing XRP branding on its athletic uniforms.
Bitcoin Slides on Renewed Iran Tensions
Bitcoin dropped to session lows after Donald Trump said the U.S. could strike Iran again, accusing it of repeatedly violating the ceasefire during remarks at a NATO summit alongside Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
BTC fell to around $61,800, down 2.5% over 24 hours. Meanwhile, oil prices surged, with WTI crude rising above $74 per barrel, up 5% on the day. U.S. stock futures trimmed earlier losses, with Nasdaq futures down about 0.7%.
Blue Origin Nears $10B Fundraising Round
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is reportedly close to raising $10 billion in fresh capital, valuing the company at $130 billion. Coatue Management is expected to invest $4 billion, while Bezos will add $2 billion.
Trump Pushes to End Trade With Spain
At the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump criticized Spain’s defense spending and called for a complete halt to U.S. trade with the country, directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to act.
OpenAI Naming Choice Draws Crypto Attention
OpenAI is set to release its GPT-5.6 models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—globally after a limited rollout. The names sparked reactions in crypto circles due to their association with the 2022 Terra-Luna collapse.
RWA Futures Market Sees Explosive Growth
Trading in perpetual futures tied to real-world assets has surged, reaching $347 billion in May from just $230 million at the start of 2025. Year-to-date volumes now exceed $1.32 trillion, with Binance leading the space.
Bitcoin ETFs Record Three-Day Inflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs added $21.44 million on Monday, marking a third straight day of inflows. BlackRock’s IBIT led gains, pushing total assets to $77.26 billion. Bitcoin traded near $63,800 following the data.
Ceasefire Breakdown Shakes Markets
Trump declared the Iran ceasefire effectively over, sending oil prices up 5% above $74 while Bitcoin slipped to $62,000. Nasdaq futures also declined by around 1.2%.
Robinhood Chain Tops $100M in TVL
Robinhood’s Arbitrum-based layer-2 blockchain surpassed $100 million in total value locked within a week of launch, led by activity on the Morpho lending platform.
Korean Stocks Enter Bear Market, Bitcoin Holds Firm
South Korea’s Kospi index has fallen 20% from its peak, officially entering bear market territory amid concerns over AI demand. Bitcoin, however, has remained relatively steady near $62,650.
Inflation Expectations Climb
U.S. consumers now expect inflation to hit 3.7% over the next year, the highest since 2023, according to a New York Fed survey—boosting demand for assets like gold and Bitcoin.
Weak Yen Drives Crypto Adoption in Japan
With the yen near a four-decade low, Japanese firms are increasingly turning to Bitcoin and XRP to diversify reserves. SBI VC Trade reports rising corporate demand as companies seek protection from currency depreciation.
