SBI's $289 million Bitbank deal is symptomatic of Japan's crypto consolidation: Architect Partners

The investment bank said the purchase of Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank is a bet on regulated scale as sweeping reforms reshape the country's digital asset market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/28/sbi-s-usd289-million-bitbank-deal-is-symptomatic-of-japan-s-crypto-consolidation-architect-partners

Crypto's next frontier isn't crypto, it's financing AI and robotics, Framework's Anderson says

Blockchain is becoming the financial layer for capital-intensive industries rather than just crypto-native speculation, Michael Anderson, the crypto venture firm's cofounder, said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/28/crypto-s-next-frontier-isn-t-crypto-it-s-financing-ai-and-robotics-framework-s-anderson-says

Bitcoin falls below $60,000, on track for a rare back-to-back quarterly loss

The token is down nearly 7% on the week with the altcoins falling harder. Bitcoin and ether are both ending the second quarter in the red, a back-to-back losing first half that runs against the usual pattern.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/28/bitcoin-falls-below-usd60-000-on-track-for-a-rare-back-to-back-quarterly-loss

U.S. House Democrat, who may soon run key committee, condemns crypto in 401(k)s

Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on House Financial Services, asked the chief of the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/26/u-s-house-democrat-who-may-soon-run-key-committee-condemns-crypto-in-401-k-s

Anti-trafficking group says Clarity Act's Section 604 could weaken accountability

An anti-human trafficking advocate said a Clarity Act provision could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/26/anti-trafficking-group-warns-clarity-act-s-section-604-could-weaken-accountability

Ether, XRP and dogecoin lead a broad crypto selloff as tech stocks tumble

Bitcoin slipped near $58,000 before recovering, and CF Benchmarks says the $50,000 to $60,000 zone is where buyers have always stepped in.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/26/ether-xrp-and-dogecoin-lead-a-broad-crypto-selloff-as-tech-stocks-tumble

Live markets: Bitcoin rebounds to nearly $60,000. Kospi, Nikkei sink

BTC sees a relief bounce as Asian stocks wilt following sharp losses on Wall Street.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/26/live-markets-bitcoin-rebounds-to-nearly-usd60-000-kospi-nikkei-sink