CZ, Binance founder, wants to clear up 'misunderstandings' about who he is
The former CEO of the world’s largest crypto exchange is seeking to redefine himself to the world on his own terms. Source: CoinDesk
Aave could soar to $3,500 by 2030 on DeFi revival, says StanChart
Geoff Kendrick said Aave has moved past April’s cyberattack-related market disruption and is well positioned to benefit from growth in tokenized assets and DeFi. Source: CoinDesk
SecondFi traces Cardano wallet exploit to address-level issue
Cardano wallet SecondFi traced the incident to an address-level issue and secured 129 million ADA after attackers drained funds from 374 addresses. Source: Cointelegraph
Morning Minute: Meta Is Building a Prediction Market
Arthur Hayes put out a bull case for the CARDS token, and the Clarity Act is facing some surprising opposition from a new group. Source: Decrypt
CBOE debuts prediction market with S&P 500 contracts
Cboe launched its first prediction market product tied to the S&P 500 index, citing a growing investor demand for binary options contracts. Source: Cointelegraph
DOJ Seizes Huione Infrastructure Linked to Billions in Crypto Laundering
The seizure hits a cloud account that powered Huione Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace tied to billions in Southeast Asian scam proceeds. Source: Decrypt
This forgotten coin could surprise everyone before its next halving
Your day-ahead look for June 24, 2026 Source: CoinDesk
CryptoQuant warns on Strategy's dividend coverage as cash reserve falls 38%
Strategy’s cash reserves are now enough to pay only 14 months of dividends from the previous seven-year level. CryptoQuant said the company should pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild its reserves. Source: Cointelegraph
Aave positioned to capture tokenized asset growth in DeFi: Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered said tokenized assets moving into DeFi could drive deposits into Aave and help the protocol rebuild its position as a dominant onchain lending platform. Source: Cointelegraph
Bitcoin clings to $62,500 as bears tighten grip on crypto market
Bitcoin held above $62,500 and ether near $1,665, but sluggish price action and widening put skews signal bears remain firmly in control. Source: CoinDesk