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Crypto·2026-06-26
Morning Minute: Kraken Eyes 15% Stake in Aave at $385M Valuation

Kraken is pursuing a significant 15% stake in Aave protocol at a $385M valuation, representing a major crypto exchange move into DeFi governance and investment. This is a notable corporate finance/inv

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Crypto·2026-06-26
Bitcoin Tests $59K as ETFs Shed $692M, Options Expiry Looms

Bitcoin price movement with significant ETF outflows ($692M) and approaching major options expiry ($10.6B) representing concrete market moves and trader positioning ahead of a key event.

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Crypto·2026-06-26
Tether stablecoin flips Ether by market cap as ETH routs to $1.5K

Ether has declined significantly to $1.5K, dropping below crucial support levels last seen in October 2023, while Tether's market cap has surpassed Ethereum's. This represents a notable market movemen

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Crypto·2026-06-26
AscendEX withdrawal complaints mount as ZachXBT questions reserves

AscendEX faces mounting withdrawal complaints with crypto analyst ZachXBT questioning the exchange's reserve adequacy, raising concerns about potential liquidity issues at a major crypto trading platf

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Crypto·2026-06-26
Australian regulator extends no-action period for crypto licensing

Australia's financial regulator extends no-action relief period for crypto businesses until September 30, providing additional time for firms to comply with the country's new digital asset licensing f

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Crypto·2026-06-26
Framework Ventures raises $400M to invest beyond crypto: Report

Framework Ventures closes $400M fourth fund, expanding investment focus beyond crypto into AI, robotics, and energy sectors while maintaining crypto exposure. Represents significant capital deployment

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Crypto·2026-06-26
Spain regulator rules out extension for non-MiCA compliant crypto companies

Spain's financial regulator Carlos San Basilio confirms no extensions or exceptions will be granted for MiCA compliance deadlines for crypto exchanges. This is a significant regulatory enforcement dev

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