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June 15: Standard Chartered Bank projects in its latest research report that total value locked (TVL) in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) will hit roughly $2.7 trillion by 2030—an approximate 37x jump from current levels. The report attributes this growth primarily to two key drivers: the tokenization of Real World Assets (RWA) and the migration of crypto-native assets to on-chain protocols. Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, stated that the next wave of structural growth opportunities for digital assets will stem from DeFi protocols, with the share of tokenized assets entering the DeFi ecosystem expected to climb from around 3.5% today to roughly 30% by 2030. Current data shows only about 3% of stablecoins and 10% of tokenized real-world assets are actually utilized in DeFi protocols, highlighting significant untapped potential. The report emphasizes that hitting the $2.7 trillion target hinges on rapid expansion of tokenized asset volumes and a ma

June 15 — U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that while the U.S. and Iran have finalized a preliminary peace framework, many specific terms still require further negotiation, and Washington is holding “all the chips” in the upcoming talks. The agreement, reached over the weekend, extends the U.S.-Iran ceasefire by 60 days and establishes a framework for subsequent negotiations centered on key issues including Iran’s nuclear program and regional security arrangements. The full text of the deal has not been made public. During an interview with CNBC, Vance outlined the core pillars of the framework: pushing for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and securing Iran’s long-term commitment to refraining from developing nuclear weapons. He characterized the deal as “an important day for the American people.” Analysts note that despite the preliminary framework being agreed upon, significant uncertainties persist regarding the nuclear issue, sanction arrangements, and regional security

June 15 — The US-Iran conflict is showing signs of cooling, which briefly stabilized the global energy market. But multiple investment banks and research firms are warning the energy shock’s fallout is far from over, and geopolitical risk premiums could stick around for a long while. Daniel Hynes, senior commodity strategist at ANZ Bank, said the Strait of Hormuz’s traffic hasn’t bounced back fully yet, with major hurdles still in place like mine risks and ship detentions. It could take weeks — even months — for shipping volumes to hit pre-conflict norms. He noted the oil market won’t be able to close the supply gap quickly until supply chains are back to normal. Westpac analysts add global oil inventories were drawn down sharply during the strait standoff, and the urgent need to restock will only make market tightness worse. Bart Melek, head of commodity strategy at TD Securities, predicts even if shipping bounces back to normal right away, the global oil market could still face a

June 15 — BitMine increased its Ethereum holdings by 76,881 coins last week. As of June 14, 2026, the firm’s total Ethereum reserves stood at 5,620,754, making up roughly 4.66% of the entire Ethereum supply. BitMine’s current portfolio includes crypto, cash, and other investment assets totaling approximately $10.4 billion. A breakdown of its holdings shows: $502 million in cash and securities, 204 Bitcoin, $180 million in Beast Industries equity, and an $88 million stake in Eightco Holdings (traded under the ticker ORBS).

June 15. Per the latest Chairman’s letter released by crypto asset firm Bitmine, over the past week, Bitmine added 76,881 Ethereum (ETH) to its holdings, maintaining its rapid, high-frequency accumulation pace. The company notes that ETH’s current price correction doesn’t align with Ethereum’s improving fundamentals, and it’s calling the crypto market’s state the “early stages of a bull market.” As of June 14, Bitmine’s total staked Ethereum holdings hit 4,718,677 ETH—valued at roughly $81 billion at current market rates—making it one of the world’s largest Ethereum holders and staking operators. Bitmine also announced the official launch of its in-house institutional-grade staking platform, MAVAN, which will roll out access to institutional investors, crypto custodians, and ecosystem partners over time to expand its staking infrastructure service offerings. A portion of its ETH is already being staked via MAVAN. Disclosed data shows the firm’s current staking scale generates

June 15 — The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced nuclear negotiations and sanctions relief will begin within 60 days, per a report from Xinhua News Agency. Separately, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing informed sources, stated the U.S. military must withdraw from the vicinity of Iran within 30 days after a final agreement is reached.