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DeFi’s next institutional wave may come from users who never see “behind the scenes” – CEO of Katana

DeFi’s next institutional wave may come from users who never see “behind the scenes” – CEO of Katana

DeFi’s next institutional wave may come from users who never see “behind the scenes” – CEO of Katana

POL June 18, 2026

For years, DeFi’s growth strategy was to pull users on-chain, and the next institutional wave is testing...

Strategy’s STRC draws bearish options bets as it falls to new all-time low

Strategy’s STRC draws bearish options bets as it falls to new all-time low

Strategy’s STRC draws bearish options bets as it falls to new all-time low

POL June 18, 2026

Options traders are building bearish positions around Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) flagship preferred STRC stock after the security...

Bitcoin just holds $64K after Fed revives hike risk, but one level still decides whether repair is real

Bitcoin just holds $64K after Fed revives hike risk, but one level still decides whether repair is real

Bitcoin just holds $64K after Fed revives hike risk, but one level still decides whether repair is real

POL June 18, 2026

The Fed left interest rates unchanged on June 17, and Bitcoin still felt the policy outlook tighten...

Wall Street can now hedge Hyperliquid’s HYPE, but weekends carry a real risk

Wall Street can now hedge Hyperliquid’s HYPE, but weekends carry a real risk

Wall Street can now hedge Hyperliquid’s HYPE, but weekends carry a real risk

POL June 18, 2026

Options on Bitwise’s HYPE ETF give Wall Street a regulated venue to price risk on a 24/7,...

Solana’s $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery

Solana’s $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery

Solana’s $1B USDC mint collides with DeFi app shutdown as users face unfinished Drift recovery

POL June 18, 2026

Users face a September exit deadline while fresh Solana minting signals show liquidity moving faster than recovery...

Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want

Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want

Crypto PACs are helping Senators win US primaries faster than the Senate can move the law they want

POL June 18, 2026

Fairshake, the crypto industry’s flagship super PAC, put more than $12 million behind Barry Moore’s run for...

Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally

Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally

Elon Musk’s wealth has now surpassed Bitcoin market cap amid SpaceX’s continued rally

POL June 17, 2026

Elon Musk’s personal fortune has surpassed the market value of Bitcoin, a milestone that shows how quickly...

World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites

World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites

World Cup bettors are losing millions on Polymarket’s “safe” favorites

POL June 17, 2026

Spain controlled the ball for nearly 75% of the match and took 27 shots at Cape Verde’s...

Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product sinks to yearly low as market demands higher payout

Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product sinks to yearly low as market demands higher payout

Strategy’s $10 billion STRC Bitcoin yield product sinks to yearly low as market demands higher payout

POL June 17, 2026

Strategy’s (formerly MicroStrategy) flagship dividend-paying preferred stock is trading at its weakest level this year, pressuring one...

Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure

Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure

Oil finally loses its grip on Bitcoin – but now liquidity takes over the sell pressure

POL June 17, 2026

Brent below $80 removed one pressure point, but BTC still needs rates, ETF flows, and risk appetite...