Coinbase Will Launch Options Trading, Tokenized Stocks, and Borrowing Against Staked Solana

House Bill 441, which aims to ban cryptocurrency kiosks in Delaware, is advancing as lawmakers cite the need for consumer protection against fraudulent practices. The bill sponsors argue that the high fees associated with crypto ATMs make them vulnerable to exploitation by scammers.

The Solana Foundation has partnered with the World Series of Poker to allow players to buy into events using crypto and receive payouts in stablecoins. This collaboration, facilitated by MoonPay, aims to streamline payment processing and increase accessibility for international players.

Glassnode data reveals that Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced significant drawdowns in 2026, impacting altcoins. XRP's Realized Profit to Loss Ratio has dropped to 0.38, indicating a market where most participants are moving coins at a loss.

Japan's three largest banks are collaborating to develop a stablecoin, aiming for a joint launch in fiscal year 2026. This initiative follows regulatory clarity in 2023, allowing licensed banks to issue stablecoins.

Bitcoin's price has dropped significantly in June, down 50% from its all-time high in October 2025. Experts believe the bear market may not be over yet, citing factors like ETF outflows and macroeconomic pressures affecting the market.

Humanity Protocol's native token H plummeted over 80% due to a coordinated attack across Ethereum and BNB Chain, resulting in a $36 million theft. The breach, involving compromised private keys, led to the minting of 200,000,005 H through malicious contract upgrades.

Yuga Labs rescued $570,000 worth of NFTs from an exploit on the defunct Floor Protocol. The operation saved 29 Bored Apes and two CryptoPunks, among other Ethereum-based tokens, preventing further malicious exploitation.

Bitcoin has experienced a 27% decline in 2026 due to reduced inflows, with retail investors shifting focus to AI stocks. Bernstein analysts view this as a sign of institutional stability rather than decline, with net inflows dropping by 80% compared to 2025.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a presidential pardon after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges in 2024. The application process may take months or years, and details are currently unknown as applications are not publicized.

The feud between Justin Sun's HTX and World Liberty Financial has intensified with the delisting of USD1, following allegations of coercion and defamation.