Crypto

Core Summary A U.S. federal appeals court ruled on Friday that Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, failed to overturn his 25-year prison sentence. A three-judge panel unanimously concluded that the original trial was fair and that the defendant did not demonstrate any procedural impropriety. Event Details According to CoinDesk, Bankman-Fried’s legal team had appealed on multiple grounds, alleging bias in evidence admission and jury instructions. The appeals court rejected each argument, finding that the trial judge’s handling of evidence complied with federal rules and that jury instructions accurately reflected legal standards. ...

The Block reports that South Korean tech giant LG Electronics is building a new blockchain on the Arbitrum network for placing, buying, selling, and managing digital ads. The Arbitrum token ARB jumped approximately 5% on the news. This marks a major traditional electronics manufacturer entering the blockchain space and signals continued enterprise adoption of Layer 2 solutions. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Blockchain firm Digital Asset announced a $355 million funding round led by a16z crypto, with participation from ABN Amro, Apollo Funds, BNP Paribas, Citadel Securities, HSBC, SBI Group, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. The funding will advance Canton Network’s mission of bringing Wall Street operations onchain. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

According to the Wall Street Journal, Citigroup is using blockchain technology to offer wealthy and institutional clients tokenized shares of private companies. The bank connects investors with private equity through digital depositary receipts, marking the latest move by a major traditional bank into digital assets. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

According to CoinDesk, a new bill has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to establish a cross-agency task force targeting crypto asset theft. The bill, pushed by Texas Republican Representative Lance Gooden, aims to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve efficiency in combating crypto crime. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

[Summary] Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said financial advisors are now showing more interest in stablecoins and tokenization than bitcoin. Details Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said financial advisors are now showing more interest in stablecoins and tokenization than bitcoin. Source: The Block Link: https://www.theblock.co/post/404341/bitcoin-stablecoins-tokenization-bitwise-cio-financial-advisors?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss Perspective From the perspective of the crypto ecosystem, digital assets are gradually transitioning from fringe investments to mainstream financial instruments. The maturation of regulatory frameworks, institutional capital inflows, and technological innovation are laying the groundwork for a more standardized industry. However, market volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain key risk factors. Going forward, compliance will be the dominant theme, and projects that balance innovation with regulatory adherence are more likely to achieve long-term success. ...

[Summary] BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC are attracting the vast majority of new bitcoin ETF money, leaving smaller funds increasingly sidelined as institutional investors consolidate around the industry' Details BlackRock’s IBIT and Fidelity’s FBTC are attracting the vast majority of new bitcoin ETF money, leaving smaller funds increasingly sidelined as institutional investors consolidate around the industry’s largest players. Source: CoinDesk Link: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/blackrock-and-fidelity-are-quietly-turning-bitcoin-etfs-into-a-two-firm-market Perspective From the perspective of the crypto ecosystem, digital assets are gradually transitioning from fringe investments to mainstream financial instruments. The maturation of regulatory frameworks, institutional capital inflows, and technological innovation are laying the groundwork for a more standardized industry. However, market volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain key risk factors. Going forward, compliance will be the dominant theme, and projects that balance innovation with regulatory adherence are more likely to achieve long-term success. ...

Summary A growing number of companies, including Ripple, want to create payment rails which would AI agents to execute transactions with limited human involvement. Details According to TheBlock, Ripple launches toolkit for agentic payments on XRPL. This development has drawn significant attention from observers. Perspective The cryptocurrency sector is maturing as regulatory frameworks become clearer and institutional adoption increases. This transition from speculation-driven to value-driven markets is essential for long-term sustainability. ...

Summary: Exclusive: SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says ReutersStrategy’s sell-off signals the first real stress test for the bitcoin treasury trade CNBCTerms Revealed for SpaceX’s Unconventional $75 Billion IPO WSJCommentary: Here’s how Musk’s SpaceX IPO could crash your 401(k) Los Angeles TimesThe bull and bear cases for SpaceX Axios Details Exclusive: SpaceX IPO demand is approaching four times oversubscribed, source says ReutersStrategy’s sell-off signals the first real stress test for the bitcoin treasury trade CNBCTerms Revealed for SpaceX’s Unconventional $75 Billion IPO WSJCommentary: Here’s how Musk’s SpaceX IPO could crash your 401(k) Los Angeles TimesThe bull and bear cases for SpaceX Axios ...

[Summary] Decentralized lending protocol Morpho has announced a $175 million funding round co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital, aiming to become foundational infrastructure connecting DeFi with Wall Street and global credit markets. Funding Details The round brings together crypto-native heavyweights Paradigm and a16z crypto with Ribbit Capital, which has deep traditional finance roots. This combination signals that onchain credit protocols are now gaining validation from both traditional finance and crypto-native capital. ...