GM. This is the Never Die Newsletter, where I share whatever crypto news and content I feel like, every week, short and sweet, right to your beautiful little inbox.

This week we have:

• 🎙️Hot Off the Mic: My Top 3 Base Tokens

• 📰News: USDC to Power Futures Trading as Regulated Collateral

• 🌟Narrative of the week: Genius Act Clears Senate

NEWS📰

1. 🪙 USDC to Power Futures Trading as Regulated Collateral

   USDC is set to be approved as collateral for US futures trading through a Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear partnership. If greenlit by the CFTC, this would mark the first regulated use of USDC as collateral bringing stablecoins deeper into traditional markets.

2. 🇺🇸 GENIUS Act Clears Senate

   The US Senate passed the GENIUS Act 68-30, pushing stablecoin regulation closer to law. The bill now heads to the House, If signed it could kickstart a stablecoin boom, with companies like Apple and Meta reportedly watching closely.

3. ✂️ Trump Family Cuts Stake in World Liberty Financial

   Trump’s family owned DT Marks DeFi has reduced its stake in World Liberty Financial from 75% in Dec 2024 to just 40% after June 8, per Forbes. The selloff is said to possibly be worth millions.

4. 🇻🇳 Vietnam Legalizes Crypto

   Vietnam just passed a landmark law that officially recognizes crypto assets and pushes major incentives for AI, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure. Kicking in January 2026, the law also aims to clean up scams and meet global standards.

5.  📈 Bitcoin ETFs See 8th Straight Day of Inflows Despite Global Tensions

   Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $388M on June 18, marking eight days of consecutive inflows even with the Israel-Iran conflict shaking markets. BlackRock and Fidelity led the charge, showing strong institutional confidence as Bitcoin held above $105K.

My Top 3 Base Tokens

In this week’s video, I’m diving into Coinbase’s move to list every token on Base, opening thousands of cryptos to its 100M+ users. Here’s why I'm bullish on Base tokens, plus my top 3 picks I’m buying right now.

Narrative Of The Week: Genius Act Clears Senate

Stablecoins took center stage this week as the GENIUS Act passed the Senate. Here’s what went down:

GENIUS Act Passes: On June 17, the Senate approved the GENIUS Act 68–30, setting federal standards for stablecoin issuers to ensure they’re dollar backed and consumer safe.

Bipartisan, But Messy: The bill got support from both sides, though not without outliers like Rand Paul, Josh Hawley, and Elizabeth Warren raised concerns, especially around ties to Trump’s USD1 stablecoin.

House Up Next: The bill heads to the House next, where it could merge with the STABLE Act. Trump wants it signed before the August recess.

This vote proves stablecoins are going mainstream. With clear rules on the table and political backing, we’re closer than ever to seeing stablecoins power everyday payments.

AIRDROPS 🪂

To Claim:

Dolomite (Users)
Zora (Platform Users)
Resolv (USR Holders)
Sophon (Zksync Power Users and Kaito Nft Holders)

To Farm:

Sonic: Formerly Fantom
Infinifi: Stablecoin Vaults
Symbiotic: Restaking your ETH
Gearbox: Borrow and Lend
Contango: Defi Looping

 SOME TWEETS

MEME OF THE WEEK

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