| Editor’s Note: Happy 4th, everyone. No plans on writing an issue tomorrow, as most of you will be offline and (hopefully) enjoying a quick little break. We’ll be back on Monday. Cheers! | | | | Markets Rally | So far crypto markets are starting off hot in July on the heels of slightly easing geopolitical tensions, the GENIUS Act passing, and tradfi adoption roaring. After plunging as low as $98,400 when the US launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, BTC has rebounded sharply, touching over $110,000 this morning – just ~1.5% away from all-time highs. On that note, junk like Bonk, Fartcoin, and Pudgy Penguins are leading the 7d return charts right now — a sign that while there’s some fresh momentum, financial nihilism is alive and well. | Ripple Seeks a U.S. Banking License | Ripple just joined the queue for a national OCC bank charter, a move that would put its RLUSD stablecoin under federal as well as New York oversight and pave the way for a Fed master account. The move possibly signals that stablecoins, not Ripple’s global cross-border payments pitch, now anchor its future. Read more → | OpenAI to Robinhood: That’s Not our Stock | OpenAI publicly condemned Robinhood’s latest “stock tokens,” telling X followers that the OpenAI and SpaceX branded coins now trading on Arbitrum are neither equity, nor endorsed by the company. Analysts quickly echoed the warning, noting the tokens are unredeemable derivatives rather than 1-for-1 share claims. Read more → |
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| | The Heretic’s Warning for America | Forget Elon Musk, Donald Trump, or J.D. Vance… this bombshell new exposé reveals the real power behind the throne, and what he has planned next for the U.S. economy. He’s called The Heretic and you’ve likely never heard of him, but he just issued a major prediction → | SPONSOR |
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| | Bitcoin’s implied volatility sinks to a two-year low Link» Arthur Hayes: Quid Pro Stablecoin Link» Bitcoin already sets all-time high against the US dollar index Link» Michael Saylor keeps diluting MSTR holders after preferred sale flops Link»
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| | A Dollar Crash Is Coming - Here's When It Could Happen | Already in 2025, the USD has lost more value than in ANY year since Lehman's collapse. Meanwhile, bonds are falling... gold and silver are soaring... and bitcoin has risen over $100,000. Now, one analyst who predicted the 2008 crisis and recommended shorting Lehman for an 82% return in just five months explains why you need to get OUT of cash and exactly where to move your money instead. Click here for more → | SPONSOR |
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