Bitcoin
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No. 036  ·  30 Jun 2026
 
MARKET SNAPSHOT
BTC / USD
$58,415
  24H CHANGE
-1.9%
 
ALL-TIME HIGH
$124,749
  FROM ATH
-53.2%
NEWS
5 STORIES TODAY
Strategy authorizes bitcoin sales to bolster reserves, dividends and share repurchases
On June 29, Strategy adopted a new capital framework that authorizes a BTC monetization program for specific purposes. The company may sell up to $1.25 billion of bitcoin to build its USD reserve and can also monetize BTC to fund dividends, interest and up to $2 billion of buybacks, marking a notable shift for the largest public corporate bitcoin holder.
Macro
Bitcoin tests late-2024 lows as traders add downside protection in options markets
Bitcoin slid back toward the $58,800-$59,000 zone on June 30 while ether also tested major support levels. Options markets continued to favor puts over calls, showing traders are still paying for downside protection rather than positioning for a clean rebound.
Macro
U.S. job openings hold steady, keeping Fed expectations firmly in focus
The BLS said May job openings were unchanged at 7.594 million, while hires held at 5.17 million and total separations were little changed at 5.10 million. The steady labor-demand picture keeps Fed policy expectations live heading into the June payrolls report on July 2.
Fed  Rates  Macro
UK cuts planned stablecoin capital buffers below MiCA’s stricter European standard
The FCA said stablecoin issuers would face a 1% capital requirement based on coins in circulation, down from the 2% it had previously proposed. The lighter prudential stance leaves the UK below the EU’s MiCA standard and could strengthen London’s pitch to crypto firms weighing where to build.
Regulation
Ionic Digital files Nasdaq listing as bitcoin-mining businesses lean harder into AI
Ionic Digital publicly filed an S-1 for a proposed Nasdaq direct listing and described itself as an AI and high-performance computing infrastructure company. The filing also showed the company still held bitcoin valued at $192.1 million as of March 31, underscoring how mining-linked operators are trying to pair AI narratives with meaningful BTC exposure.
Mining
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JUST IN: Michael Saylor's 'Strategy' launches a Bitcoin Monetization Program that allows the company to sell $BTC to fund operations. https://t.co/MHdQoMxYBe
 
 
 
 
 
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JUST IN: 🇧🇷 Brazil public company OranjeBTC bought 74 BTC this past week for $4.9 million, bringing their total to 3,896 BTC 👀

They lead Latin America companies in public Bitcoin holdings 🚀 https://t.co/U1wCGWQYot
 
 
 
 
 
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JUST IN: 🇬🇧 UK officially unveils crypto regulations and cuts capital requirements for stablecoin issuers.
 
 
 
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Michael Saylor's Strategy $MSTR may dump up to $1.25 Billion worth of Bitcoin $BTC 🚨 Did Michael sell both of his kidneys already? 🤔 https://t.co/sQ5pxYu3pq
 
 
 
 
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LATEST: ⚡️ Fidelity says crypto winter could end via five catalysts: the four-year halving cycle, Fed rate cuts, CLARITY Act passage, a breakout use case, or sustained institutional demand. https://t.co/i3dtF0AjoN
 
 
 
 
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Worst and most disappointing Bitcoin cycle in history https://t.co/9m18uno2eZ
 
 
 
 
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