Crypto Markets & On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Bitcoin Google search interest declined to its lowest level since June 29-July 6, 2025 during the June 14-21 week, according to Google Trends data. Worldwide searches for 'Bitcoin' reached only 29% of the peak recorded during the Feb. 1-8 week, when the cryptocurrency was declining from $78,000 to $

Strive, the Vivek Ramaswamy-founded firm, now holds 19,864 BTC valued at approximately $1.3 billion as of June 22, positioning it among the top ten public companies globally by Bitcoin holdings. The company's stock, trading under ticker ASST, jumped roughly 10% following the latest treasury

According to Google Trends, worldwide searches for Bitcoin during the June 14-21 week dropped to just 29% of the peak level recorded during the February 1-8 period when BTC declined from $78,000 to $63,000. This represents the lowest search interest in approximately one year. Meanwhile, the

According to its SEC Form 8-K filing on June 22, Strive acquired 759 Bitcoin between June 15 and June 21 for approximately $50 million, at an average price of roughly $65,850 per BTC including fees. The purchase lifted Strive's total holdings to 19,864 BTC, up from 19,105 BTC as of June 12,

As of June 22, Strive holds 19,864 BTC valued at approximately $1.3 billion, placing it among the top ten public companies globally by Bitcoin holdings. The company's stock (ASST) jumped roughly 10% following the latest treasury disclosure, closing near $16.67. Strive grew its Bitcoin position

Coinbase launched pre-IPO perpetual futures for OpenAI and Anthropic on June 22, 2026, enabling non-U.S. customers to trade contracts linked to the two artificial intelligence companies before any public listings occur. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the exchange added the products because

Jason Kupferberg of Wells Fargo reiterated a buy rating on Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) with a $142 price target, implying roughly 79% upside from current levels, as the stock traded down 1.39% intraday at $79.17 at press time. The call comes as Circle, the company behind the world's

Wells Fargo analyst Jason Kupferberg reiterated a buy rating on Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) with a $142 price target, implying approximately 79% upside from current levels. At press time, Circle shares were trading at $79.17. Kupferberg's bullish call comes despite the stock sliding more

Franklin Templeton completed its acquisition of 250 Digital on June 22, 2026, and formally launched Franklin Crypto, a new division dedicated to actively managed cryptocurrency strategies. The move targets institutional investors seeking regulated crypto exposure through a firm managing $1.78

Institutional investors withdrew a net $8 billion from the cryptocurrency market in the last 30 days, according to an analysis report published by BIT (formerly Matrixport). The capital outflow reflects a decrease in institutional appetite for risky assets, with investors reducing positions before t

According to a BIT report, institutional investors withdrew a net $8 billion from the crypto market in the last 30 days. The analysis examined stablecoin flows, Strategy (STR) share investments, and spot Bitcoin ETF movements, revealing a shift from capital inflows to net outflows as institutional a

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci posted five specific reasons on X for remaining bullish on Bitcoin. Scaramucci, a Goldman Sachs veteran who briefly served as White House Communications Director under Trump in 2017 for 11 days, argued the asset's recent decline reflects mechanical

Polymarket struck a multimillion-dollar promotional deal with streamer Adin Ross, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation. Ross, who has a multimillion-follower count, averages about half an hour per week on his livestream scrolling through the platform and commenting on potential trades, a

According to a Wall Street Journal investigation published recently, Polymarket struck a multimillion-dollar promotional deal with streamer Adin Ross. In at least 5 of Ross's videos, he identified ways to use inside information to trade on the platform, the outlet found. Polymarket and its

According to BlockBeats, Franklin Templeton completed its acquisition of 250Digital on June 23 and launched Franklin Crypto, a new dedicated digital asset division. The new unit will operate as an independent active management platform targeting institutional investors, including pension funds and s

Franklin Templeton plans hybrid funds using stock dividends for Bitcoin exposure up to 20% allocation limits. Crypto ETF flows shifted from strong inflows to sustained outflows during recent market sessions. Institutional product innovation continues expanding Bitcoin access through

Short-term Bitcoin investors transferred over 80,000 BTC to Binance in the last seven days, according to data shared by CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost. At current prices, this represents approximately $5 billion in potential selling pressure amid a sharp market pullback. Bitcoin has lost over 28% of i