Author: James Wilson

MetaMask has launched Money Account, a self-custodial stablecoin account on Monad that combines automated yield of up to 4% variable APY, direct spending, and integrated trading through a single balance. Summary MetaMask launched Money Account on Monad, combining automatic yield, spending, and trading through a single self custodial balance. Supported stablecoins can be converted into mUSD at one to one parity, with balances earning up to 4% variable APY after users opt in. The launch expands MetaMask beyond trading after its recent Agent Wallet rollout, adding everyday payments and savings features to the wallet. According to a press release shared…

A community takeover, or CTO, is when the holders of an abandoned token band together and run it themselves after the original developer walks away. It is one of the defining rituals of Solana memecoin culture. Here is how a CTO works, why most fail, and what separates the rare survivor from the rest. Summary A community takeover (CTO) is when the holders or broader community of a token take over running it, marketing, socials, and coordination, after the original developers abandon the project, walk away, or lose credibility. CTOs are most common with Solana memecoins, where tokens are fully…

Kaspa price has surged about 15% over the past day as investors have positioned ahead of the network’s long-awaited Toccata hard fork despite continued weakness across the crypto market. Summary Kaspa surged 15% as traders positioned ahead of the scheduled Toccata hard fork. Investors expect the upgrade to add smart contracts, KRC-20 tokens, and DeFi functionality. Technical buying and short covering helped KAS outperform a weak crypto market. According to the Kaspa network, the Toccata hard fork is scheduled to activate on the mainnet at approximately 16:15 UTC on June 30. Exchanges including HTX temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals ahead…

Bitcoin price has slipped back below $60,000 after another failed breakout attempt, as weak stablecoin inflows have reinforced concerns over a lack of fresh buying demand. Summary Bitcoin price has failed to hold above $60,000 since June 25 as weak stablecoin inflows limit buying demand. Record spot Bitcoin ETF outflows and Strategy’s potential BTC sales continue to weigh on market liquidity. Analysts see $58,000-$59,000 as key support, with a break lower increasing the risk of another selloff. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $59,300 on June 30 after briefly reclaiming the psychological $60,000 level before slipping back…

The XRP Ledger is moving closer to a native credit layer after RippleX said the XRPL Lending Protocol has entered validator voting.  Summary XRPL’s lending vote could add native credit markets without relying on outside smart contracts. The protocol separates off-chain credit checks from on-chain repayment, interest and default execution. RippleX says the design targets institutions needing compliant liquidity, working capital and asset financing. Jasmine Cooper, head of product at RippleX, said the network has already evolved through core stages of representing value, moving value and trading value. The next step, she wrote, is to “finance value.” Ripple’s June 29…

The chances of the crypto market structure bill, or CLARITY Act, passing before the November midterm election have remained far from assured as major legislative hurdles continue, according to investment bank TD Cowen. Summary TD Cowen said the CLARITY Act faces significant political and procedural hurdles before the November midterm election. Senate leaders are expected to begin considering the bill in mid July, but unresolved policy disputes could delay a floor vote. Ethics rules, anti money laundering concerns and uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s support continue to weigh on the bill’s prospects. According to TD Cowen’s Washington Research Group, Senate…

Germany and France have taken an early lead in the European Union’s new crypto licensing system as the MiCA deadline approaches.  Summary Germany and France now hold over one-third of the EU’s 244 issued MiCA crypto licenses. Unlicensed crypto firms must stop relevant EU services after July 1 as transition periods end. Users may face fewer tradable assets and thinner liquidity as platforms adapt to MiCA rules. Bits.Media, citing ESMA register data, reported that the EU had issued 244 valid MiCA crypto-asset service provider licenses as of June 29. Germany led the bloc with 57 licenses, equal to about 23%…

XRP has slid to around $1, down from its $3.66 high last year, with retail in fear even as whale wallets hit record highs. Where could it finish 2026? Credible forecasts run from below $1 to $8, and the gap comes down to one question. Here is what would push XRP to each level, and which path looks most defensible. Summary XRP trades near $1.04 as of late June 2026, down from a July 2025 cycle high near $3.66, with relative strength near oversold and moving averages around $1.13 to $1.14 sitting overhead as resistance. The forecast range for year-end…

Bitget has launched a two-month global trading league with 240,000 USDT in total prizes as the exchange combines crypto futures and traditional market CFDs in one competition. Summary Bitget has launched the UEX Futures League, combining crypto futures and traditional market CFDs in one global trading competition. The two-stage tournament offers a total prize pool of 240,000 USDT, with top teams advancing to a live global championship. The launch follows Bitget’s Stock+ rollout and MiCA application in Austria as the exchange expands its multi-asset offering. According to Bitget, the new UEX Futures League will allow traders to compete across crypto…

The chances of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 have narrowed after Galaxy Digital reduced its approval odds to 50%, even as Senate Republicans continue pushing for a vote when lawmakers return from recess. Summary Galaxy Digital has lowered the probability of the CLARITY Act becoming law in 2026 to 50% despite ongoing Senate negotiations. Senator Tim Scott has backed a July Senate vote while lawmakers continue working to resolve key policy differences. Negotiators are still discussing ethics rules, anti-money laundering measures, and digital asset market oversight before the Senate returns. According to journalist Eleanor Terrett, congressional staff, White…