Bitcoin BIP-110 Proposal Reopens Fight Over Ordinals And On-Chain Spam
A new Bitcoin improvement discussion is putting one of the network’s most divisive questions back in the spotlight: what should Bitcoin block space be used for? BIP-110, a proposal under developer discussion, aims to limit transaction types to payments and peer-to-peer transfers, a move that could affect inscription-heavy activity such as Ordinals and Runes. TL;DR…
Trump Filing Shows $1.4 Billion In 2025 Crypto-Linked Earnings
US President Donald Trump’s latest federal financial disclosure has put crypto back in the political and business spotlight, with the filing reportedly showing at least $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency-related income for the 2025 calendar year. The disclosure was filed on June 30, 2026, through the US Office of Government Ethics. TL;DR Trump’s 2025 disclosure reportedly…
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Record $4.5 Billion June Outflows
US spot Bitcoin ETFs ended June with the kind of flow number that forces the market to pay attention. According to flow data tracked by Farside Investors, the group recorded roughly $4.5 billion in net outflows across the month, making it the weakest monthly showing since the products began trading in January 2024. TL;DR US…
US Bitcoin Demand Stays Weak As Coinbase Premium Remains Negative
Bitcoin’s US demand signal is still struggling to recover, with the Coinbase Premium Index reportedly sitting in negative territory for eight straight weeks. The run began on May 6, 2026, and now marks the longest continuous negative stretch for the metric in more than a year. TL;DR The Coinbase Premium Index has reportedly been negative…
USDC And Bitcoin Lead $850 Million Exchange Outflow Wave
Crypto exchange balances saw a notable withdrawal wave heading into July 1, with USDC and Bitcoin leading approximately $850 million in net outflows from centralized platforms. The move adds another layer to a market already watching liquidity, ETF flows, and investor positioning closely. TL;DR Centralized exchanges reportedly saw around $850 million in net withdrawals over…
Brad Garlinghouse Takes Aim At Strategy’s Debt-Fueled Bitcoin Play
TL;DR Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse argued that Strategy’s model of leveraging preferred stock and debt to buy Bitcoin is speculative and has amplified downward volatility, pointing to Strategy's preferred shares (STRC) trading at a 25% discount to its par value. The key caveat: Make sure to clarify that Garlinghouse is still bullish on Bitcoin itself;…
MicroStrategy Opens Door To Bitcoin Sales Under New Capital Framework
TL;DR Strategy has adopted a new digital credit capital framework tied to its preferred securities and corporate reserves.The framework authorizes potential Bitcoin sales of up to $1.25 billion, but that does not mean an immediate liquidation is underway.The bigger story is that corporate Bitcoin treasuries are becoming more complex as companies build financing products around…
MicroStrategy’s New Bitcoin Sale Authorization Puts Altcoin Traders On Edge
TL;DR MicroStrategy officially filed an SEC 8-K on June 29, 2026, adopting a board-approved "Digital Credit Capital Framework" (Bitcoin monetization program) authorizing it to sell up to $1.25B in BTC to support its preferred stock reserves (STRC) and pay dividends, keeping a minimum cash reserve of $2.55B. The key caveat: Do not say MicroStrategy has…
Supreme Court Fed Ruling Puts Central Bank Independence Back In Bitcoin’s Macro Frame
TL;DR On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court blocked President Trump's immediate removal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, ruling that Governors serve staggered 14-year terms and are protected by "for cause" removal provisions of the Federal Reserve Act. The key caveat: Clarify that in a separate ruling on the same day (*Trump v. Slaughter*), the…
Whales Rotate Back To Bitcoin And Ethereum As Altcoin Risk Cools
TL;DR Large wallets and whales rotated capital out of high-risk altcoins into BTC and ETH, treating them as safe collateral during the altcoin leverage flush. The key caveat: Note that this is portfolio rotation rather than net new fiat buying; it indicates a risk-off rotation within the crypto asset class. For traders, the story matters…