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

Securitize heads to NYSE debut after investors approve SPAC merger

The tokenization firm is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Thursday, becoming one of the first publicly traded pure-play tokenization companies.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/29/securitize-heads-to-nyse-debut-after-investors-approve-spac-merger

Bitcoin dips to $59,700 as Iran de-escalation lifts stocks but not crypto

U.S. equity futures rose after reports the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes and resume talks. Bitcoin has barely moved, still down 6.8% on the week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/29/bitcoin-dips-to-usd59-700-as-iran-de-escalation-lifts-stocks-but-not-crypto