Cryptocurrency

Summary US Senate Democrats have formally requested congressional hearings into a $500 million investment by UAE government-linked officials into World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform launched by the Trump family. Lawmakers are questioning whether the massive investment influenced President Trump’s policy decisions on cryptocurrency and Middle East affairs, sparking widespread discussion about conflicts of interest. Details According to CoinDesk, Senate Democrats sent letters to relevant committees demanding a full investigation into UAE government officials’ $500 million injection into World Liberty Financial. The platform was launched by the Trump family in 2024, aiming to build a decentralized financial services ecosystem. ...

Core Summary Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has announced that the Ethereum Foundation will slash its budget by 40% and cut 20% of its workforce. The restructuring comes alongside the departure of co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang, marking the most significant organizational overhaul in the Foundation’s history. Event Details The Ethereum Foundation confirmed the major restructuring on June 23. Vitalik Buterin stated the Foundation will reduce its budget by 40% to allocate resources more efficiently. On the same day, the Foundation confirmed a 20% workforce reduction and a reorganization into five core clusters. ...

CoinDesk reports that Kentucky is advancing regulatory legislation targeting prediction markets, potentially making the state a red state that clashes with the Trump team on policy. The Trump family has recently been deeply involved in prediction market platforms, and this regulatory move has raised industry concerns about political interference. Analysts note that prediction markets, as an important application track in the crypto industry, will affect the broader digital asset market landscape. ...

Illinois added a 0.2% tax on digital asset holding and transfers in its state budget at the last minute, drawing strong opposition from the crypto industry.

Investment firm VanEck has released a report stating that Bitcoin miners’ plans to pivot to AI data centers face approximately $50 billion in funding gaps, with reality proving far more challenging than expected.

Core Summary Zimbabwe enacted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2026 on June 12, requiring all virtual asset service providers operating in the country to register with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit. This marks a shift from the country’s eight-year-old crypto ban to formal regulation. Details Eight years ago, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe prohibited domestic banks from handling cryptocurrency. The new regulation requires all crypto firms to complete registration and submit to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing reviews. This aligns with a broader African trend toward crypto regulation, with Nigeria and Kenya also advancing similar frameworks. ...

Core Summary According to CoinDesk, the Etherealize founder says Wall Street is moving past crypto pilots and deeper into Ethereum. This trend indicates growing institutional confidence in the Ethereum ecosystem, shifting from experimental projects to substantive deployment. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary Spot bitcoin ETFs have ended a five-day outflow streak with $85.8 million in Friday inflows, according to The Block. Meanwhile, ether funds continue to face outflow pressure. This reversal suggests institutional confidence in bitcoin is recovering. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Summary BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is preparing to launch a yield-generating Bitcoin ETF with fees lower than existing competitors. This move marks a deeper foray by traditional finance giants into crypto assets, offering investors a more cost-effective Bitcoin investment vehicle. Analysis BlackRock’s income-generating Bitcoin ETF represents a new milestone in the deep integration of crypto assets with traditional finance. Unlike existing spot Bitcoin ETFs, this product will generate additional returns for holders through lending, options, and other strategies — similar to traditional bond fund distribution models. ...

Core Summary The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is circulating seven draft crypto tax bills ahead of a hearing next week. The most closely watched proposal offers capital gains tax relief for small crypto transactions, alongside measures addressing mining and staking tax treatment. Event Details According to The Block, members of the House Ways and Means Committee are circulating a package of seven crypto-related tax bills. The key provisions include: ...