Illinois has enacted a $55.9 billion budget featuring a first-of-its-kind 0.2% tax on crypto assets, set to take effect in January 2027. The Digital Asset Tax Act will levy a privilege tax on digital asset brokers for customer transactions, drawing sharp criticism from industry leaders concerned about discriminatory practices and potential capital flight.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that nearly two million Russians visited Thailand in 2025, with approximately 850,000 visiting from the start of the current year. The figures were shared during a meeting with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's visit to Tashkent highlights growing cooperation between Germany, the EU, and Uzbekistan. Discussions focused on political dialogue, trade, investment, education, and labor mobility, with agreements worth over $1 billion signed.
DeFi's growth is shifting from on-chain user acquisition to invisible integration within traditional finance. Despite recent exploits, institutional funding is pouring in, with protocols like Morpho focusing on user-facing applications that mask underlying DeFi complexity.
New crypto users may soon start their journey through AI assistants instead of exchanges. Integrations like MoonPay in ChatGPT and Coinbase's Base ecosystem are enabling AI to guide users through transactions, potentially simplifying onboarding and expanding crypto's reach.
CME Group, the world's largest futures exchange operator, plans to sue the CFTC over its approval of crypto perpetual futures. Outgoing CEO Terry Duffy argues these are swaps, not futures, under the Dodd-Frank Act, and the suit will be filed Thursday.
Bitwise's HYPE ETF (BHYP) now has options trading on the NYSE, creating a regulated link between US equity markets and the 24/7 Hyperliquid crypto exchange. This connects ETF shares, US options, HYPE spot/perpetual futures, and Hyperliquid's on-chain economy, allowing for new risk management and trading strategies.
Nigel Farage met with the Bank of England governor to oppose plans for a state-run digital currency, dubbed 'Britcoin,' which could impact his party's major donor, Christopher Harborne, a billionaire involved in the cryptocurrency Tether.
The National Stock Exchange of India has filed its draft red herring prospectus for an IPO of up to 148,905,525 equity shares, estimated at Rs 30,000 crore. This offering is poised to be the largest corporate market debut in India, surpassing Hyundai Motor India's IPO.
The Russian stock market experienced a decline at the start of the main trading session on June 18, with MOEX and RTS indices falling by 0.8%. The yuan exchange rate also saw an increase against the ruble.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has updated listing rules for unprofitable AI firms, allowing them to go public on the Star Market if they have an anticipated market cap of at least 4 billion yuan and clear commercialization plans. This aims to support high-quality AI companies amid intense global competition.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has updated listing rules for unprofitable AI firms, allowing LLM developers to go public on the Star Market with an anticipated market cap of at least 4 billion yuan and clear commercialization plans. The move aims to support high-quality AI companies amid intense global competition.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange has updated listing rules for unprofitable AI firms, allowing them to go public on the Star Market if they meet criteria like a 4 billion yuan market cap and clear commercialization plans. This aims to support high-quality AI companies amid intense global competition.
Russia launched missile strikes on Kyiv while Ukrainian drones targeted a Moscow refinery. The exchanges occurred hours after President Zelensky spoke with leaders about ending the war. One person was killed in Sumy by a drone, and another in Enerhodar by Ukrainian strikes.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for its IPO, expected to be one of India's largest. The issue is an offer-for-sale, with major shareholders participating. NSE highlighted strong financials, tech infrastructure, and global leadership in equity derivatives.
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for an IPO, which will be an offer for sale by 10 investors including State Bank of India and Temasek. This is expected to be one of the largest listings this year, potentially accounting for a third of total IPO funds raised last year.
India's National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for an initial public offering (IPO), which will be an offer for sale by 10 major investors. This listing is expected to be significant, potentially accounting for a third of total IPO funds raised last year.
Candace Owens has challenged Blake Neff to a livestream debate regarding the late Charlie Kirk's legacy, accusing Neff of fueling claims that Kirk was betrayed. Neff responded by alleging Owens skipped Kirk's memorial and a discussion in Phoenix.
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over its approval of perpetual futures contracts, arguing they should be regulated as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act. The CFTC recently approved Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures in the U.S.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for its IPO with Sebi, aiming to raise over Rs 30,000 crore, which would be India's largest. The offer for sale involves nearly 15 crore shares from 23 shareholders, including major entities like SBI and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Some early investors are set for massive returns.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for its IPO with Indian markets regulator Sebi, aiming to raise over Rs 30,000 crore, which would make it the largest IPO in India. The offer for sale involves nearly 15 crore shares from 23 shareholders, including major entities like SBI and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has filed for its IPO, potentially raising over Rs 30,000 crore, making it India's largest. The offer for sale involves nearly 15 crore shares from 23 shareholders, including major entities like SBI and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. Some early investors anticipate massive returns.
FTX creditors are watching SpaceX's post-IPO stock performance with optimism. The defunct crypto exchange's investment in SpaceX, made before its collapse, could lead to larger payouts for victims of Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud.
Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, received the maximum sentence of three consecutive life sentences plus 25 years to life for murdering eight women. Victims' families delivered emotional statements in court, describing lifelong devastation.
