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Binance has announced that it will shut down NFT support on its centralized exchange on July 3, 2026. Any current holders are expected to move their assets to self-custodial wallets or lose access permanently. NFT trading volumes have crashed from nearly $24 billion in 2022 to roughly $1.2 billion in 2026 so far. Other than Binance, other platforms that traded NFTs, like Nifty Gateway and Kraken NFT, have shut down.  Binance pulls the plug on NFTs Binance first closed its dedicated NFT marketplace back in 2023. Now, the exchange is going further by removing NFT support from its main platform…

TLDR: Cardano partners with Brazil Olympic Committee to deploy blockchain across sports governance. Three-year roadmap targets digital identity, fan engagement, equipment tracking, and governance. Pilot programs begin after executive workshops, focusing on verifiable athlete certifications. Public blockchain use aims to boost transparency, efficiency, and trust in sports institutions. The Cardano Foundation has entered a strategic partnership with the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) to integrate blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT technologies into Olympic sports management systems. The collaboration outlines a three-year roadmap focused on modernizing governance, athlete services, and fan engagement.  COB aims to position itself as a global benchmark for…

Coinbase has invested in ProShares’ GENIUS Money Market ETF as stablecoin issuers prepare for stricter reserve rules under the GENIUS Act. Summary Coinbase has invested in ProShares’ IQMM ETF to support stablecoin reserve management. IQMM is designed to meet reserve requirements under the GENIUS Act. The fund mainly holds short-term U.S. Treasuries, cash, and cash equivalents. Coinbase said stablecoin growth needs stronger tools for reserve and liquidity management. BlockBeats reported on June 2 that Coinbase will invest in the ProShares fund, known by the ticker IQMM. The report said the product is designed as a money market ETF that can…

TON has rallied after Telegram founder Pavel Durov said the network’s native token will revert to its original name, Gram. Summary Pavel Durov said Toncoin will be renamed Gram, restoring the token’s original identity as defined in TON’s first white paper. TON rose 18.75% to $2.19 after traders reacted to the rebrand and Telegram’s stronger role in the ecosystem. Durov said the rebrand will take about three weeks and will not require any token swap. According to Durov, Gram was the original name of the token in TON’s original white paper, while TON will remain the name of the blockchain…

TLDR: Vietnam’s Finance Ministry proposes digital assets and IP as eligible collateral for SME loans. The draft law aims to improve financing access for startups lacking traditional physical assets. Banks may assess borrowers using cash flows, business plans, and market potential metrics. The proposal aligns with Vietnam’s broader push toward regulated digital asset markets. The Vietnam Finance Ministry proposed allowing SMEs to secure loans using digital and virtual assets. The move aims to improve credit access for startups and innovation-focused businesses that lack traditional collateral. Vietnam Opens New Financing Route for SMEs Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has proposed expanding the…

TLDR: SEC says only 3% of $12.3M was traded, while the rest was funded for personal use and Ponzi payouts. Operator allegedly marketed fake AI crypto bots with claims of automated high-frequency returns. About 150 investors were affected through misleading performance reports and fabricated statements. Case signals tighter scrutiny on AI-branded crypto products and retail fundraising practices. U.S. regulators have taken action against a Texas operator accused of misleading investors through artificial intelligence trading claims tied to crypto assets, as court filings reveal alleged misuse of funds, fabricated performance data, and widespread retail investor exposure across multiple jurisdictions. AI Trading…

Key TakeawaysXRP’s “north star” status is shifting from narrative to day-to-day treasury operations.Anodos Finance says it has bought, held, and paid employees with XRP since 2023.Cross-chain liquidity advantages could expand XRP’s use across products and networks. XRP Treasury Use Highlights Cross-Chain Liquidity Strategy XRP is moving from market thesis to operating strategy as treasury use becomes a more visible test of crypto utility. In a market still shaped by speculation, working use cases carry greater weight. Buying, holding, and paying with one asset signals a practical test of liquidity, durability, and utility across changing market conditions. Panos Mekras, co-founder and…

XRP had a weak start to 2026 from a market view, but activity on the XRP Ledger rose sharply during the same period, according to Messari’s State of XRP Q1 2026 report. Summary XRP price fell 27% in Q1, but XRPL daily transactions rose 35.3% to 2.48 million. RLUSD reached $340.3 million on XRPL, making it the network’s largest stablecoin by quarter-end. XRPL’s RWA market cap jumped 124.1% QoQ to $2.25 billion, reaching a new quarterly high. XRP price fell as trading cooled Messari said XRP ended Q1 as the fourth-largest non-stablecoin crypto asset by market value, behind Bitcoin, Ethereum…

TLDR: Ethereum whale wallets accumulated 17.41 million ETH, representing nearly 22% of the total supply. Santiment data showed major holders buying aggressively during Ethereum’s latest market weakness. ETH remained below key resistance levels as traders monitored support near the $1,850 zone. Analysts projected a potential downside to $1,560 if Ethereum loses its weekly support structure. Ethereum whale accumulation Santiment data reveals that large wallets reached a nine-week high in ETH holdings. In the meantime, traders are closely monitoring the critical $1,850 support level for signs of Ethereum’s next directional move. Whales Quietly Increase ETH Exposure During Market Weakness Santiment reported…

Key takeaways  The CRO price prediction for 2026 shows it will reach a maximum level of $0.0986 and an average price of $0.068. By 2029, CRO could reach a maximum value of $0.3683, with an average trading price of $0.3379. Cronos is expected to reach a maximum level of $0.5768 in 2032. Cronos (CRO) is the native cryptocurrency of the Cronos chain, a decentralized, open-source blockchain created by Crypto.com, a leading payment, trading, and financial services platform. CRO functions as a utility token, enabling real-time, low-cost transactions and supporting the next generation of decentralized applications and crypto assets. The Cronos…