Franklin Templeton completed its acquisition of 250 Digital on June 22, 2026, formally launching Franklin Crypto as its dedicated active digital asset management division. The $1.78 trillion asset manager is integrating crypto-native active strategies with its institutional infrastructure to meet growing demand from large investors. Acquisition Closes with…

Bitcoin Magazine The Future of Collecting: Alladan Flinn of Based Trading Cards on Cards, Community, and Culture In February 2026, a single piece of cardboard sold for $16,492,000. The 1998 Pikachu Illustrator — the only known PSA 10 example of one of the rarest Pokémon cards in existence — was sold by Logan Paul through Goldin Auctions to A.J. Scaramucci…

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Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Network Activity Hits Highest Level Since 2024: CryptoQuant Bitcoin network activity has surged to its highest level since 2024, with daily transactions topping 800,000, but CryptoQuant says the increase is being driven largely by low-value protocol activity such as Ordinals, Runes and BRC-20 transactions rather than economic…

Bitcoin Magazine “Trust Me Bro” Cryptography Is Not Enough. That Is Exactly Why Qastle Exists. Qastle Wallet responds to Bitcoin 2026 criticism, addressing quantum risk, post-quantum cryptography, true entropy, and the future of wallet security. This post “Trust Me Bro” Cryptography Is Not Enough. That Is Exactly Why Qastle Exists. first appeared on Bitcoin…