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XRPL AI Starter Kit Gives Developers a Head Start on Agentic XRP Payments

The XRPL AI Starter Kit is a new developer toolkit from Ripple that enables agentic payment applications on the XRP Ledger. It supports both XRP and RLUSD, making it easier to build autonomous financial tools on-chain.

Pi Network Announces Protocol 25 Mainnet Upgrade Deadline for Node Operators

Key Takeaways Pi Network has announced a scheduled Protocol 25 upgrade for its Mainnet, setting a firm compliance deadline of June 18, 2026, for all ...

Solana Shows How WalletConnect Pay Enables Instant Coffee Purchases

Key Takeaways Solana has showcased the potential of crypto payments by sharing a 32-second video of a real-world coffee purchase completed through WalletConnect Pay. The ...

Mastercard Introduces Agent Pay for Machines With Support From Leading Crypto Firms

Key Takeaways Mastercard is making a push into AI-powered payments with the launch of Agent Pay for Machines, a new platform that enables AI agents ...

June 10, 2026

Kraken Crypto Banking Push Aims to Reach Every Bank

Kraken crypto banking has become a central strategic goal for the exchange, which filed for a national trust bank charter in 2026. Kraken is positioning itself as crypto infrastructure that traditional banks can plug into rather than compete against.

June 10, 2026

Onchain Crypto Card Payment Volume Hits Record $833M in May 2026

Onchain crypto card payment volume reached a record $833 million in May 2026, up 180% year-over-year according to Cointelegraph data. Cumulative onchain crypto card payment volume has now crossed $9 billion for the first time in the category's history

June 10, 2026

Morpho On-Chain Credit Raises $175M to Power Bank Lending

Morpho on-chain credit raised $175 million in a round co-led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The funding targets banks, asset managers, and pension funds looking to use public blockchains for lending.

Whale Opens Massive $111.5M 50x Leveraged Short on S&P 500

Key Takeaways A whale just put $111.5 million on the line, betting the S&P 500 falls, and they’re doing it with 50x leverage. Reports across ...

SBI Shinsei Bank Launches Pilot to Convert Deposit Interest Into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP

Key Takeaways Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank is preparing to launch a pilot program that will allow customers to convert a portion of their deposit interest ...

Humanity Protocol Under Pressure After Reported $31M Wallet Drain

Key Takeaways Humanity Protocol faced a severe security incident after reports emerged of a major wallet exploit that drained roughly $31 million from addresses tied ...

UNDP Launches Blockchain Advisory Group With 26 Global Web3 Leaders

Key Takeaways The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has officially launched the Blockchain Advisory Group (BAG), a new initiative designed to connect blockchain industry leaders ...

Institutional Bitcoin Buying Heats Up as Governments and Family Offices Add More BTC

Institutional Bitcoin buying is accelerating in 2026 as governments, sovereign funds, and family offices add BTC at current price levels. Coinbase data confirms these buyers see today's prices as an opportunity, not a risk.

Bitcoin Surge to $64,000 Follows Trump’s Iran Deal Statement

The Bitcoin surge of 5% pushed BTC to $64,000 after President Trump stated Israeli PM Netanyahu has no choice but to accept an Iran deal. The move shows just how tightly Bitcoin now tracks major geopolitical developments in real time.

Crypto Fear and Greed Index Hits 12 as Market Turns Defensive

The crypto fear and greed index dropped to 12 out of 100, placing the market firmly in extreme fear territory as of June 8, 2026. Traders are moving to the sidelines as geopolitical pressure and macro uncertainty drive defensive positioning across the board.

XRP Rally Signal: Analyst Still Convinced a Face-Melting Run Is Coming

The XRP rally signal is back on analysts' radar after the token bounced hard from multi-year lows. One analyst remains convinced a major upward move is still ahead despite recent market pressure.