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Hedge funds have taken their most negative stance on the Japanese yen since 2007, increasing short positions to nearly 138,000 contracts as of June 30.

Ripple Expands Visibility With XRP Deal
The University of Kansas has partnered with Ripple, placing XRP branding on its athletic uniforms.

Bitcoin Drops as Iran Tensions Escalate
Bitcoin slipped to intraday lows after Donald Trump signaled the U.S. may carry out fresh strikes on Iran, accusing the country of repeatedly breaching a ceasefire during remarks at a NATO summit with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

BTC fell to about $61,800, down 2.5% over the past day. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil climbed above $74 per barrel, gaining 5%. U.S. stock futures recovered from earlier declines, with Nasdaq futures down around 0.7%.

Blue Origin Eyes Major Capital Raise
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin is nearing a $10 billion funding round that could value the company at $130 billion. Coatue Management is expected to invest $4 billion, with Bezos contributing another $2 billion.

Trump Calls for Trade Cutoff With Spain
At the NATO summit in Turkey, Trump criticized Spain’s defense spending and urged a full halt to U.S. trade with the country, directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to follow through.

OpenAI Model Names Spark Crypto Reactions
OpenAI will soon launch its GPT-5.6 models—Sol, Terra, and Luna—after a limited preview phase. The naming drew attention from the crypto community due to its link to the 2022 Terra-Luna collapse.

RWA Perpetual Futures Boom
Trading volume for real-world asset perpetual futures has surged to $347 billion in May from just $230 million at the start of 2025. Year-to-date volume now exceeds $1.32 trillion, led by Binance.

Bitcoin ETFs Post Third Straight Inflow
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $21.44 million in inflows on Monday, marking three consecutive days of gains. BlackRock’s IBIT led activity, helping push total assets to $77.26 billion. Bitcoin traded near $63,800.

Markets React to Ceasefire Breakdown
Trump declared the Iran ceasefire effectively over, driving oil prices up 5% above $74 while Bitcoin dropped to $62,000. Nasdaq futures also fell about 1.2%.

Robinhood Chain Surpasses $100M TVL
Robinhood’s Arbitrum-based layer-2 network crossed $100 million in total value locked within a week of launch, with most funds flowing into the Morpho lending protocol.

Korean Stocks Slide Into Bear Territory
South Korea’s Kospi index has declined 20% from its peak, entering a bear market as concerns grow over AI demand. Bitcoin has remained relatively stable near $62,650 despite the broader market pressure.

Inflation Expectations Rise
A New York Fed survey shows U.S. consumers now expect inflation to reach 3.7% over the next year, the highest level since 2023, supporting demand for assets like gold and Bitcoin.

Weak Yen Fuels Corporate Crypto Demand
As the yen hovers near a four-decade low, Japanese companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin and XRP to diversify reserves. SBI VC Trade reports growing corporate interest as firms look to hedge against currency weakness.