Prediction Market Volume Jumped 75% to $44.8B in June as the World Cup Drove Record Trading

Combined trading volume across the two largest prediction-market platforms surged 75% in June to $44.8 billion, a record for the sector, as the FIFA World Cup pulled a wave of event-contract activity onto Kalshi and Polymarket. The month tested whether prediction-market infrastructure could sustain trading around a single global event – and, by the volume […]
Solana Falls 5% to Test $76 Support as Dip-Buying Narrative Emerges
Solana (SOL) slipped more than 5% over the past 24 hours, briefly testing the mid-$70s before showing early signs of stabilizing—an abrupt pullback that traders are increasingly framing as a potential ‘buy-the-dip’ window rather than a breakdown of the broader trend. As of Tuesday 12:00 a.m. ET, CoinMarketCap data showed SOL trading at $76.97, down […]
Bitcoin’s rally has 4 weeks to get its Washington CLARITY catalyst before the clock runs out

The US Senate returns to Washington next week with 20 working days to decide whether the CLARITY Act, which is the most advanced crypto market-structure bill in Congress, becomes law this summer or slips into another round of delay. Data from CryptoSlate shows that Bitcoin has climbed about 10% this month after a bruising June, […]
Lucky Trader Turns $85 Into $2 Million on Robinhood Chain Meme Coin
The meme coin CashCat on Robinhood Chain is the latest flavor of the hour, and one trader has turned a mini-investment into a small fortune in less than three weeks.
XRP Holds Weekly Gains Despite Pullback as Institutional Narrative Persists
Ripple (XRP) was trading near $1.08 on Tuesday, extending a short-term pullback even as it held onto a modest weekly gain—an uneven price action that underscores the tug-of-war between near-term profit-taking and longer-term narratives around institutional adoption. As of 1:00 p.m. UTC on July 8, XRP changed hands at $1.0807, down about 3.97% over the […]
Altcoin Market Reaches Extreme Underperformance, 40% of Coins Trade Near Their ATL
The bear cycle is heavily affecting altcoins as expected. With bitcoin (BTC) struggling to remain above $60,000, this group of cryptocurrencies is having it worse. A report from the market analysis platform CryptoQuant revealed that about 40% of altcoins are currently trading around their all-time low (ATL). This dynamic reflects an extreme level of underperformance among most […]
DOJ Reportedly Warns Binance May Slow Cooperation in Crypto Crime Investigations
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) reportedly warned prosecutors to expect reduced cooperation from Binance in cryptocurrency investigations, according to The Information. The reported internal memo suggests investigators may face stricter legal requirements when seeking account freezes and asset seizures. Binance, however, has strongly denied making any changes to its law enforcement cooperation policies. “There […]
SEC’s 2026 Crypto Rulemaking Plan: Safe Harbors, Broker-Dealer Rules and ATS Amendments
The SEC has added three crypto rulemakings to its 2026 agenda, covering token safe harbors, broker-dealer standards and ATS trading rules for institutional markets. The post SEC’s 2026 Crypto Rulemaking Plan: Safe Harbors, Broker-Dealer Rules and ATS Amendments appeared first on Cryptonews.
Trump’s Iran remarks fuel speculation on leadership change amid ceasefire
Trump’s remarks heighten uncertainty, potentially destabilizing Iran’s political landscape and influencing global markets amid fragile ceasefire. The post Trump’s Iran remarks fuel speculation on leadership change amid ceasefire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Trump announces Anduril to build Barracuda missiles for Poland’s defense strategy
Poland’s missile deal with Anduril may heighten Eastern Europe’s military readiness, influencing NATO-Russia dynamics and regional stability. The post Trump announces Anduril to build Barracuda missiles for Poland’s defense strategy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.