This week, we’re diving into the accelerating convergence of traditional finance and crypto, headlined by the groundbreaking news that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are considering accepting crypto as valid assets for mortgage applications. This, combined with Circle’s recent application for a U.S. bank charter, signals a major shift in how digital assets are integrated into the core financial system.The macro landscape is dominated by the Federal Reserve, as we analyze recent comments on stablecoins from Chair Powell and explore the crucial discussion around his potential replacements and what their policy stances could mean for crypto’s future. We also provide updates on the “One Big Beautiful Bill” and the looming July 9th tariff deadline, all ahead of this week’s key Non-Farm Payrolls report on Thursday.We then turn to corporate strategy, where new crypto treasury products are launching from Bitmine Immersion Tech and TAO Synergies. In fundraising, we focus on the explosion in prediction markets, highlighted by massive funding rounds for Polymarket at a $1 billion valuation and Kalshi at a $2 billion valuation.Finally, we have a slate of major updates from Coinbase. The exchange has secured its full MiCA license in Europe, a milestone that unlocks access to all 27 EU member states. For U.S. traders, perpetual-style futures are set to launch on July 21st, and in Australia, Coinbase has integrated PayPal as a new payment method.

Topics Covered:

• Macro & Policy Deep Dive:
  • Powell’s recent stablecoin commentary.
  • The debate over potential Fed chair replacements and their crypto impact.
  • Updates on the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” Iran, and the July 9th tariff deadline.
  • U.S. rates outlook.
• TradFi & Crypto Convergence:
  • Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac considering crypto for mortgage applications.
  • Circle’s application for a U.S. bank charter.
  • New crypto treasury strategies driven by FASB accounting changes.
  • Tokenized equities launching on Arbitrum.
• Fundarising:
  • The boom in prediction markets: Polymarket ($1B valuation) & Kalshi ($2B valuation) secure massive funding.
• Coinbase: Global Expansion & Product Innovation:
  • Securing a landmark MiCA licence for the entire 27-member European Union.
  • Upcoming launch of perpetual-style futures in the U.S. (July 21st).
  • Integration of PayPal as a payment method in Australia.
• Upcoming Catalysts:
  • Non-Farm Payrolls report on Thursday (July 3rd) due to the holiday.