Ethereum Institutional launch draws support from across the Ethereum ecosystem

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.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/07/01/ethereum-institutional-launch-draws-support-from-across-the-ethereum-ecosystem

Robinhood rolls out public blockchain as it expands deeper into crypto

Robinhood's product push continues to blur the line between crypto and more traditional finance.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/07/01/robinhood-rolls-out-public-blockchain-as-it-expands-deeper-into-crypto

Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump

The president has capitalized massively on crypto, according to his 2025 financial disclosure, making it one of his most lucrative business moves.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/30/trump-pocketed-more-than-usd1-billion-from-crypto-ties-as-industry-headed-toward-slump

Companies spending the most on AI are growing jobs, Ramp study finds

A new study from Ramp found companies making the biggest investments in AI are expanding their workforces, with heavy adopters increasing headcount by about 10% and entry-level hiring by 12%, challenging fears that generative AI is already causing widespread job losses.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/30/companies-spending-the-most-on-ai-are-growing-jobs-ramp-study-finds

Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption

The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than assembling big-name partners.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/30/why-the-openusd-s-real-threat-that-tanked-circle-stock-still-faces-a-steep-uphill-battle-for-adoption

Tether trades at 7% to 10% premium in India. Exchanges say its just supply and demand

Executives at major platforms CoinDCX and CoinSwitch say the premium reflects a demand-supply imbalance and thin local liquidity.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/30/usdt-s-premium-in-india-jumps-to-10-exchanges-say-its-just-supply-and-demand

Bitcoin under pressure below $60,000 as Japanese yen hits 40-year low against the U.S. dollar

BTC fell in Asia as the Japanese yen tanked to four-decade lows, lifting the dollar higher across the board.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/30/bitcoin-under-pressure-below-usd60-000-as-japanese-yen-hits-40-year-low-against-the-u-s-dollar