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Zimbabwe Central Bank Unit Unveils Regulatory Framework for Crypto Firms

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The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Zimbabwean central bank has mandated that all virtual asset service providers (VASPs) formally register with the regulatory body. New Legal Definitions The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has issued a public mandate requiring all virtual asset service providers to formally register with the regulatory body. The […]

HyperFund Promoter ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Billion Crypto Scam

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HyperFund drew $1.8 billion from investors worldwide through a crypto platform prosecutors described as a global wire-fraud scheme. Promoter “ Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge after authorities said he received at least $7.85 million. HyperFund Drew $1.8 Billion From Investors Worldwide Rodney Burton, also known as “ Bitcoin Rodney,” has pleaded […]

Crypto Investors Could Lose Key Tax Advantage Under New House Proposal

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Proposed crypto tax changes could limit loss-harvesting strategies by extending wash sale and constructive sale rules to many digital assets, while providing limited exemptions for certain categories of crypto activity. House Proposal Would Bring Crypto Trades Under Wash Sale Restrictions House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) on June 17 issued a press release highlighting H.R. […]

Ripple’s Schwartz Highlights XRP Use Cases Ahead of Largest-Ever Swell Event

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Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz highlighted XRP use cases spanning payments, tokenization, decentralized finance, interoperability, and artificial intelligence ahead of Ripple Swell 2026. His message focused on real-world adoption and community-driven development as Ripple prepares for its largest Swell event. Ripple Veteran Frames Swell Around XRP Payments, Tokenization, DeFi, and AI Ripple CTO Emeritus David […]

Byte Federal Announces Successful Launch of Custom-Built Integration Supporting BurraPay’s Historic Entry into America’s Regulated Market

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PRESS RELEASE. VENICE, FLORIDA – June 17, 2026 – Byte Federal, Inc. is excited to announce the integration of our payment and exchange services with BurraPay, the first cryptocurrency payments processor to operate inside Nevada’s regulated gaming market. Byte Federal is enabling BurraPay’s secure, compliant cryptocurrency transactions within licensed casino and sportsbook environments – a […]

Bitcoin Eyes $70K Breakout as 21Shares Sees Path Toward $100K by Q3

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Bitcoin remains above a key support zone despite a Federal Reserve-driven pullback, while 21Shares sees a potential path to $100,000 by the end of Q3. The firm’s outlook depends on a decisive breakout above $70,000. 21Shares Says Bitcoin’s Upside Case Starts With a $70K Break Bitcoin could climb to $100,000 by the end of the […]

Slowmist: A Single Missing Line of Code Drained $111,000 From the DIP Token

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A coding flaw in the DIP token, an essential utility asset of the Etherisc ecosystem, let an attacker siphon roughly $111,098 in USD Coin (USDC), blockchain security firm Slowmist revealed. A Transfer That Ran Twice Slowmist flagged the incident in a threat intelligence alert, pinning the loss at 111,097.6 USDC. The firm said the DIP […]

Trace Finance Takes $32M Series A to Scale the Bank Layer Stablecoins Are Missing

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Trace Finance, a regulated cross-border payments company, closed a $32 million Series A to extend its stablecoin settlement infrastructure beyond Latin America and into global markets. Coinfund Leads the Round According to the release shared with Bitcoin.com News, Coinfund led the raise. Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, Jump Capital, Valor Capital, Paxos, and HOF Capital joined […]

Trader Garrett Jin Dumps $13.5M in HYPE, Holds $83M BTC and $25M ZEC Longs

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A wallet tied to former Bitforex chief Garrett Jin has sold its entire 184,102 HYPE stake, worth about $13.55 million, for a $2.83 million profit, then rotated into a long position on Uniswap’s UNI. The Trade Lookonchain flagged the moves, reporting that Jin (who posts as Garrett Bullish) had offloaded all 184,102 of his HYPE […]

Polymarket Gets Hit With $487,000 Dutch Penalty for Halting Service One Day Too Late

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The Dutch gambling regulator (KSA) has moved to collect €420,000 (~$487,000) from the company behind Polymarket, the latest sign that Europe is treating prediction markets as unlicensed gambling even as the US embraces them as financial products. How a single day cost Polymarket $487,000 The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) published its collection decision on 16 June against […]

Blackrock Leads Crypto ETF Inflows as Bitcoin, Ether and XRP All Turn Positive

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Crypto ETF flows turned positive across the board on Tuesday, June 16, with bitcoin, ether, HYPE, XRP, and solana ETFs all recording inflows. The rare all-green session suggested investors are starting to rebuild exposure, even if demand remains measured. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Gain $19.6 Million Combined as Investor Demand Broadens For once, the crypto […]

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Holds Firm as Energy Prices Lift Inflation

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday under Chair Kevin Warsh, pairing a historic leadership moment with a blunt reminder that inflation is still running the show. Fed Holds Rates as CPI Reheats The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0 on June 17 to maintain the federal funds rate target range at […]

Glassnode Signals Bitcoin Base Building as Traders Push Price Back Above $65,700

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Bitcoin spent much of the last 24 hours locked in a tight range ahead of the expected signing of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, oscillating mostly between $65,500–$65,750 despite a brief spike above $66,000. Leverage Liquidations Subside Bitcoin traded sideways on Wednesday as global markets awaited the formal signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday. […]

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Steers Clear of the AI Bubble, Channels Fresh Fiat Directly Into Bitcoin

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In his liquid portfolio, Ricardo Salinas does not hold stocks. He does not hold bonds. The founder and president of Grupo Salinas told Coindesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Ollie Acuna that his liquid investment portfolio is now 80% bitcoin after he bought aggressively during the recent price dip. “As soon as I get my hands on […]

SpaceX Could Enter Major Index Funds Within Weeks After Trillion-Dollar IPO

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SpaceX could enter millions of investor portfolios quickly after its Nasdaq debut opened fast-entry paths into major indexes. Funds tracking those indexes could add exposure within weeks of the listing, widening passive investor access after the largest IPO on record. Fast-Entry Rules Could Put SpaceX Into Millions of Investor Portfolios Millions of investors may soon […]

A Second Nation Just Built a State Bitcoin Mining Pool — Oman’s Omanhash.om Redraws the Map

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Oman has launched a mandatory national bitcoin mining pool, requiring every licensed cryptocurrency miner in the Sultanate to route its hashrate through a single state-backed platform. The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) unveiled Omanhash.om on June 17, 2026. The pool is the official and sole legal pooling option for licensed mining companies […]

Bitgo Europe Gives Crypto Firms a MiCAR-Compliant Alternative Before July Deadline

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Bitgo Europe GmbH is opening a regulated infrastructure path for European crypto businesses that face losing their operating licenses as legacy virtual asset service provider registration regimes expire under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation. MiCAR Is Replacing the Old System MiCAR has replaced fragmented national crypto registration regimes across the European Economic Area […]

France Quietly Overtakes Spain as Two World Cup Prediction Markets Near $3B in Combined Volume

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Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi have committed more than $2.8 billion combined to predict the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner, with France holding the top spot across both platforms as the group stage heats up. France Leads, Spain Slips On Polymarket, France sits at an 18% implied probability, with shares trading at 18.5 cents and […]

UNI Climbs 23% in a Day as Standard Chartered Forecast Sparks Fresh Interest

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The Uniswap utility token (UNI) jumped over 23% in 24 hours to pass $3.60, pushing its seven-day gains to nearly 50% and its market cap to $2.2 billion. UNI Rallies past $3.60 as Weekly Gains Surge The utility token of the decentralized exchange ( DEX) Uniswap breached the $3.60 threshold Wednesday, a more than 23% […]

CZ Calls Hyperliquid’s Innovation ‘Awesome’ While Uniswap’s Hayden Adams Blasts US Securities Law

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Binance’s CZ praised rival Hyperliquid as “actually awesome” even as he said he would never run it the same way, while Uniswap creator Hayden Adams argued U.S. securities law ensures “only people who are already millionaires can invest in startups.” CZ: ‘A Niche Binance Cannot Compete In’ In his appearance on the Galaxy Brains podcast, […]

Ethereum Whales Load Up: Arthur Hayes-Linked Wallet and ‘Geministar’ Scoop up Tens of Millions in ETH

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A wallet linked to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes added 1,400 ETH worth about $2.51 million, while popular ether whale “geministar.eth” hauled in 32,278 ETH, roughly $57 million, over just two days. Hayes-Linked Wallet Keeps Buying Lookonchain reported that a wallet associated with Arthur Hayes has bought another 1,400 ETH, worth around $2.51 million, adding to […]

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam Upgrade Enters Final Testing as Devs Target a 200 Million Gas Limit

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Kalshi’s Perpetual Futures Top $5.5 Billion in Two Weeks as It Eyes Markets Beyond Crypto

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Prediction-market platform Kalshi says its newly launched perpetual futures have generated more than $5.5 billion in trading volume in just two weeks, and the company is already planning to push the never-expiring contracts beyond crypto. From $1 Billion to $5.5 Billion The growth has been rapid, and as per Bloomberg data, Kalshi’s perpetual futures have […]

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Wants to Launch a New Token After Prison

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX co-founder serving a 25-year sentence, has reportedly told a fellow inmate he intends to launch a new crypto token once he walks free, a release that (absent legal relief) may not arrive until around 2044. A Token Pitch From Behind Bars According to a New York Magazine feature, Bankman-Fried has been […]

Kalshi’s IP Geofence Still Lets Nevada Users Buy Banned Contracts as State Seeks $120,000 a Day

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Nevada wants Kalshi held in contempt and fined $120,000 a day, arguing the prediction market’s home-grown geofence still lets residents buy the sports and election contracts a court ordered it to block – live World Cup markets included. A Geofence That Doesn’t Hold On June 12, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) asked the First […]

China’s New Sodium-Ion Battery Targets a 20-Year Lifespan and Stronger Cold-Weather Range

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CATL unveiled a sodium-ion battery at a MIIT-backed event, claiming up to 15,000 charge cycles or 20 years of life and stable performance in extreme cold. The One Shell, Two Cells platform pairs sodium and lithium cells to standardize packs, use locally sourced synthetic-carbon anodes, and target electric-vehicle ranges up to 600 km. At a […]

Tokenized Real-World Assets Reach $31.76 Billion as Circle’s USYC Tops $3 Billion

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The market for tokenized real-world assets ( RWAs) has climbed to about $31.76 billion in onchain value, led by tokenized U.S. Treasuries from Circle and Blackrock. Fresh launches bringing private equity and payroll onchain suggest the institutional push is broadening beyond bonds. A Market Pushing Toward New Highs Tokenized real-world assets, i.e. traditional financial instruments […]

Ripple Bets on Africa’s $3.2B Payments Giant to Push RLUSD Into Cross-Border Commerce

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Ripple invested in Flutterwave to bring RLUSD into African business payments through a major cross-border network. The deal connects Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin with Flutterwave’s $3.2 billion payments platform, targeting faster settlement, remittances, and commercial payment flows. Ripple Brings Its Dollar Stablecoin Into Flutterwave’s Payment Network Ripple is betting that stablecoins can become a bigger part […]

Gate Lists RLUSD With BTC, ETH, XRP and USDT Pairs as Rewards Go Live

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Gate added RLUSD trading pairs with XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT, extending exchange access for Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin. Ripple said the XRP/RLUSD market unlocks interoperability and capital efficiency for digital asset markets worldwide. RLUSD Markets Open With XRP, BTC, ETH, and USDT Pairs Gate listed RLUSD on June 15, opening BTC/RLUSD, ETH/RLUSD, XRP/RLUSD, and RLUSD/ […]

Bitcoin’s Killer Use Case: Michael Saylor Explains How BTC Could Transform Global Finance

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Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s “killer use case” is far bigger than payments, arguing that BTC could become the foundation for global money, credit, and capital markets. Saylor Says Bitcoin’s ‘Killer Use Case’ Goes Beyond Payments Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said bitcoin’s “killer use case” extends beyond payments, outlining a vision for BTC’s […]

XRP Withdrawals Top 53% on Binance as Leveraged Bets Hit 2026 High

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XRP withdrawals on Binance rose as traders shifted activity away from deposits, while leverage in the exchange’s derivatives market hit a yearly high. Cryptoquant-shared data showed withdrawal dominance at 53.2%, while Binance’s XRP leverage ratio reached its highest level of 2026. Binance XRP Withdrawals Climb Back Toward April Stress Zone XRP flows on Binance have […]

Bitcoin’s Next Phase Is Bigger Than Holding BTC: Saylor Outlines 5-Layer Stack

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Michael Saylor says bitcoin’s evolution could extend far beyond corporate treasury strategies, outlining a five-layer financial framework built on BTC. Saylor Details How Bitcoin-Backed Markets Could Move Beyond Treasury Holdings Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), says bitcoin’s next phase is not limited to companies adding BTC to balance sheets. In a June […]

Onchain Data Locks In Satoshi’s 1.1M BTC Hoard — 3 Theories on Why It Never Moves

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Over the years, blockchain forensic analysis has traced roughly 1.1 million bitcoin, currently worth nearly $73 billion, to Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, with the entire cache sitting untouched since 2010. What the Numbers Show The estimate places Satoshi‘s holdings at approximately 1.09 million to 1.1 million BTC, representing about 5.47% of bitcoin’s […]

UK-Facing Crypto-Casino Network Goes Dark for 20 Hours as Slot Suppliers Exit

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Mystake, one of the largest UK-facing crypto-casino networks blinked offline for roughly 20 hours last weekend after several B2B game studios pulled their slots from its sites. Crypto Rails Outlast the Game Suppliers Mystake, Goldenbet, Donbet, Velobet, Cosmobet, Freshbet and Rolletto – brands long linked to Curaçao operator Santeda International B.V. – went dark on […]

Wintermute Says Bitcoin’s Rally Faces Another Trap Unless ETF Demand Returns

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Wintermute’s weekly market outlook says bitcoin’s rebound was supported by an in-line U.S. inflation print and easing geopolitical stress. Still, the firm warned that a lasting crypto bottom remains unconfirmed without a clear return of ETF, stablecoin, and digital asset treasury inflows. Wintermute Sees No Confirmed Bottom Despite Bitcoin Rebound Bitcoin found some relief this […]

SpaceX Maps Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing

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SpaceX laid out its post-IPO growth priorities in a new SEC filing, highlighting investments in AI compute, launch systems, and satellite capacity. The filing also details stock conversions and governance changes that took effect following the IPO. SpaceX Maps Its Next Growth Phase in New SEC Filing Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: SPCX), better known […]

Coinbase Launches 21 Products at Once, Including Bitcoin-Backed Mortgages and AI Advisor

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Coinbase unveiled 21 new products and features on Tuesday afternoon, positioning itself as a single financial platform covering crypto, equities, derivatives, AI-powered advisory, and real-world asset lending. What Was Announced The announcement covered every major segment of finance. Coinbase framed the release around three pillars: more assets to trade, smarter trading tools, and a broader […]

Stack’s Bowers Auctions Funded 0.5 Bitcoin Casascius Token From America’s 237th Birthday

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Stack’s Bowers Galleries will auction a funded Casascius 0.5 BTC physical token minted on July 4, 2013, the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, as part of its June 2026 Showcase Auction on Thursday. What’s Being Sold According to the Stack’s Bowers Galleries announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the token is […]

BTC Holds Above $65,500 as Santiment Signals Bitcoin Could Gain From US-Iran MoU

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Despite a positive global market response to a newly announced U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, bitcoin experienced high volatility and a 1.4% price decline, dropping to an intraday low of $65,301 before stabilizing near $65,919. Global Markets Diverge as Oil Slides Bitcoin traded down on Tuesday even as global markets continued to respond positively to the […]

Blackrock’s Rick Rieder Says Bitcoin Is Going ‘Considerably Higher’ Despite This Year’s Drop

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Rick Rieder, Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at Blackrock, told Bloomberg’s ETF IQ on June 15, 2026, that he expects bitcoin to go “considerably higher” over the long term, even as the firm holds a moderate position in the asset. Rieder’s Track Record With Bitcoin Rieder is not a new voice on bitcoin. […]

Tether and DMCC Join Forces on Tokenization as Dubai Eyes Digital Trade Rails

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Tether, the issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on June 16, 2026, setting up a framework to explore blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and digital asset education across one of the Gulf’s largest business networks. What the Agreement Covers The MoU is non-binding and […]

Bitcoin ETFs Start the Week With $64M Exit While Ether ETFs Add $23M in New Inflows

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened Monday, June 15, with a sharp split: bitcoin funds returned to outflows, while ether, HYPE, solana, and XRP ETFs all attracted fresh capital. The session showed investors are still cautious on bitcoin, but willing to add exposure across other parts of the digital asset market. Crypto ETF Investors Favor […]

Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds FixedFloat as a Swap Provider for Flexible Crypto Swaps

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Crypto swaps have become a core part of self-custody, especially as users move between assets, networks, and market opportunities without relying on a single exchange venue. The Bitcoin.com Wallet has expanded its swap infrastructure with a new provider integration launched on June 8, 2026, adding another route for automated digital asset exchanges through FixedFloat. The […]

Coinbase Targets Investors With Tokenized Stocks Tied 1:1 to Real Shares

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Coinbase announced on Tuesday that 1:1-backed tokenized U.S. stocks are coming to its platform onchain, with automatic dividends and no synthetic exposure. What Coinbase Is Offering The company posted on X Tuesday morning that users will be able to own actual tokenized shares of U.S. companies, trade and hold them onchain, redeem them, and receive […]

US-Iran MoU Pushes Brent Below $80 as Traders Price In Strait of Hormuz Reopening

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Global oil prices hit a two-month low on June 16, with Brent crude briefly dropping below $80 a barrel and WTI crude falling 4% to $77.43, driven by enthusiasm over a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Severe Infrastructure Damage Hinders Recovery Oil price declines continued Tuesday, with Brent crude […]

Bitwise Buys Another 77,097 HYPE Worth $5.18 Million as ETF Buyback Strategy Ramps Up

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Asset manager Bitwise scooped up another 77,097 HYPE worth about $5.18 million through prime broker FalconX, adding to a steady accumulation of Hyperliquid’s native token. Bitwise Keeps Stacking HYPE Bitwise bought 77,097 HYPE, valued at roughly $5.18 million, through FalconX on June 15, a move that seems to be in line with a broader pattern […]

Spot HYPE ETFs Draw $153 Million in First Month as Volume Nears $900 Million

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Spot HYPE exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have pulled in roughly $153 million in net inflows and nearly $900 million in cumulative trading volume in their first month, with the figures spanning three competing U.S. products launched within weeks of one another. A Strong Debut for a New Asset Class Three spot HYPE ETFs have attracted about […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: ‘Time to Revisit’ US Accredited Investor Laws

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called for an overhaul of U.S. accredited investor laws, arguing the rules lock ordinary Americans out of the market’s biggest gains. He said companies now stay private far longer, leaving retail investors to buy in only after the upside is gone. Armstrong Targets the ‘Accredited Investor’ Gate In a post on […]

Binance Research: April DeFi Exploits Triggered $13 Billion in Outflows

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A wave of April exploits drove roughly $13 billion out of decentralized finance, sharply compressing total value locked and pushing onchain leverage back to 2021 levels. A $13 Billion Wipeout in Days Binance Research reported that April’s decentralized finance ( DeFi) exploits triggered around $13 billion in outflows, draining total value locked (TVL) across lending […]

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Hits $1.3 Trillion as SpaceX Nears $3 Trillion Valuation

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Elon Musk’s net worth climbed to roughly $1.3 trillion as SpaceX shares extended a blistering post-listing rally toward a $3 trillion valuation. The surge followed the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history and widened Musk’s lead as the richest person on the planet. SpaceX Rally Pushes Musk Past $1.3 Trillion Musk’s fortune rose by […]

Securitize Brings AAA CLO Fund to Solana as Ethena Commits $250 Million

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Securitize has expanded its tokenized AAA CLO fund, STAC, to Solana, with Ethena Labs planning a $250 million allocation. The move adds one of the largest tokenized structured credit commitments yet to Solana’s growing real-world asset market. Ethena Backs Solana RWA Push With Investment in Securitize Fund Securitize is bringing its tokenized AAA CLO fund […]

Bybit and Plume Launch RWA Earn With Access to PIMCO Fixed Income Products

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Plume has partnered with Bybit to bring institutional fixed income products to users through Bybit Earn. The new RWA Earn offering lets eligible users deploy idle stablecoins into tokenized products tied to PIMCO and CMB International strategies. Bybit Lets Users Deploy Stablecoins Into Tokenized Bond Products Plume has partnered with Bybit to launch institutional fixed […]

Everyday Chores Filmed for Mere Pennies an Hour Are Helping to Refine AI Technology

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To feed a wave of robot-training datasets, Indian workers like Nagireddy Sriramyachandra film everyday actions with head-mounted smartphones for about 250 rupees (roughly $2.40) an hour. Companies including Objectways and Bangalore-based Humyn Lab turn this egocentric footage into training labels as investors size a humanoid-robot market at about $38 billion by 2035. In Tamil Nadu, […]

Albert Dadon Says SWIFT’s Russia Ban Exposed Why Neutral Financial Rails Can Fail

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The 2022 disconnection of Russian banks shattered the illusion that SWIFT was a politically neutral financial rail. It exposed a critical flaw in global financial utilities: having a democratic board matters little if a centralized legal entity is forced to comply with local laws. The Geopolitical Fracture of Legacy Rails For decades, the global financial […]

From Tencent to BYD: Gate Adds Massive Hong Kong Equity Portfolio for Crypto Investors

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The Cayman Islands-based company stated that it will start listing stocks of companies present on the Hong Kong stock market, such as Tencent Holdings, HSBC Holdings, China Mobile, Xiaomi Corporation, Meituan, and BYD Company, becoming a global stock hub for crypto users. Gate Introduces Hong Kong Companies to Its Stock Portfolio Cryptocurrency exchanges are becoming […]

Cathie Wood’s ARK Grabs 3.3M SpaceX Shares as Starlink Fuels Bull Case

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Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest moved quickly into SpaceX after Elon Musk’s space company began trading, buying nearly 3.3 million shares for three exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The purchase added exposure to rockets, Starlink broadband, AI-linked infrastructure plans, and SpaceX’s 18,712 BTC treasury position. ARK Builds SpaceX Position Across Three ETFs After Nasdaq Debut Cathie Wood’s ARK […]

Uniswap Could Hit $100: Standard Chartered Forecasts UNI Outperforming BTC and ETH

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Standard Chartered began Uniswap coverage with a $100 UNI forecast, projecting the token could outpace BTC and ETH through the decade. The bank’s outlook centers on DeFi growth, tokenized assets, and a potential 40x rise from $2.50. Standard Chartered Initiates Coverage With $100 UNI Target Standard Chartered Bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff […]

Robert Kiyosaki Doubles Down on Bitcoin as He Says Gold Is Headed to $35K

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Robert Kiyosaki renewed his support for bitcoin, gold, and other hard assets as he projected gold could reach $35,000 an ounce by 2035. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author said gold had climbed more than $100 in a single day to $4,300 an ounce, which he cited as evidence that the rally was still in […]

3 Bullish Signals Are in: Bitcoin Now Faces Critical $83K Breakout Test

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Three bullish signals have aligned for bitcoin, Standard Chartered said, while attention shifts to whether BTC can reclaim a key resistance area. Fresh Strategy buying, positive spot ETF flows, and falling oil prices underpinned the latest market assessment. Bitcoin Draws Fresh Support From 3 Bullish Signals Standard Chartered Global Head of Digital Assets Research Geoffrey […]

VARA Pushes Dubai Crypto Firms to Track FATF Blacklists, Sharpening Risk Controls

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A Dubai regulator is replacing baseline compliance with rigorous, data-driven frameworks. Virtual asset service providers must now use quantitative business data for real-time risk scoring instead of static tracking. New Framework Demands Quantitative Data The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has published new guidance aimed at tightening financial crime defenses across the region’s booming […]

Bank of Ghana Orders Banks to Halt Crypto Dollar Wallets as Enforcement Risks Rise

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The Bank of Ghana has issued a mandatory directive ordering all regulated financial institutions to immediately stop supporting unauthorized foreign currency digital wallets offered by cryptocurrency platforms. Breach of National Financial Laws The Bank of Ghana has issued a directive ordering regulated financial institutions to immediately halt operations that support unauthorized foreign currency wallet services […]

Spain’s CNMV Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of June 30 MiCA Crypto Deadline

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The regulator stressed that, starting next July, VASPSs that had not received authorization to operate in the country will have to execute a plan to migrate their customers’ funds. They could also arrange with other approved VASPs to continue serving these customers after user approval. Spain’s CNMV Issues Statement On MiCA’s Upcoming Application On Monday, […]

Blackrock Beats Goldman to Market With Bitcoin Income ETF BITA Launching June 16

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Blackrock is bringing a second bitcoin product to Wall Street on Tuesday, and this one comes with a yield target. BITA Joins IBIT on Nasdaq The Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, ticker BITA, lists on Nasdaq on June 16, 2026. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas confirmed the launch via X, writing: “ALL SET: the […]

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Ease to $316 Million While XRP and HYPE Gain Momentum

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained negative for the week of June 8 to June 12, but the pace of selling eased sharply from prior weeks. Bitcoin ETFs lost $315.84 million, ether ETFs saw a modest $14.91 million exit, while XRP and HYPE products attracted fresh capital. Blackrock’s IBIT Loses $355 Million as Fidelity and […]

Dutch Gambling Ad Ban Risks Pushing Players Offshore as Legal Share Falls Below 50%

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The Dutch cabinet wants to ban all online gambling advertising and bonuses, cap deposits behind affordability checks, and widen its powers against illegal operators. This would be the strictest tightening since the market opened in 2021. However, offshore and unlicensed sites, where crypto payments have been flagged as an aggravating factor, already take the majority […]

50-Person Nostrum Team Gives IREN Europe Foothold as AI Cloud Demand Fuels Stock

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IREN Limited completed its acquisition of Spain-based Nostrum Group on Monday, adding 490 megawatts of secured, grid-connected power as the bitcoin miner accelerates its expansion into AI cloud infrastructure. The deal marks IREN’s entry into Europe and gives the Nasdaq-listed company a Spanish platform for artificial intelligence data center development. Nostrum Group, formally Ingenostrum, S.L., […]

MiCA Deadline Looms: Up to 75% of EU Crypto Firms Risk Losing Their License on July 1

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The European Union’s transition period under its landmark crypto framework ends July 1, after which an estimated three-quarters of regional crypto companies could be barred from serving EU customers without full authorization. A Hard Deadline for Europe’s Crypto Industry The transitional period under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation will officially expire on July […]

Bitcoin Jumps Above $67,000 as US-Iran Deal Triggers $198M Short Liquidations

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A geopolitical breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a massive global market relief rally, headlined by bitcoin rebounding past $67,000 and a decline in crude oil prices. Diplomacy Defuses Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Bitcoin breached the $67,000 mark for the first time in nearly two weeks as global markets welcomed the announcement […]

Musk Says SpaceX Could Hit $1 Trillion in Revenue by 2030 as Pompliano Pushes for Tesla Merger

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Elon Musk has projected that SpaceX could generate roughly $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030, days after the company’s record initial public offering (IPO), while investor Anthony Pompliano publicly urged Musk to merge Tesla and SpaceX into a single company. A Trillion-Dollar Projection Elon Musk said SpaceX’s revenue could reach about $1 trillion a […]

XRP Buyers Return as Rally Crushes Shorts and Lifts Momentum

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XRP climbed to its highest levels in weeks as buyers pushed the token toward the top of its recent range following a sharp rebound. The move was backed by higher volume, $7 million in liquidations and renewed confidence across digital assets. XRP Rally Gains Strength as Buyers Return At 9:36 a.m. EDT on June 15, […]

Bitcoin Tops $66K as US-Iran Deal Triggers Risk-on Rally Across Markets

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Risk assets rallied sharply on Monday morning as a U.S.-Iran peace framework, a record-setting SpaceX IPO, and easing oil prices converged to push bitcoin past $66,600 and equity futures to session highs ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC decision. Bitcoin Spikes to $66,600 Bitcoin traded over $66,600 as of Monday morning at 9 a.m. Eastern time, up […]

SIREN Token Collapses as Whale Dumps 92% of Total Supply for $64.8 Million

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The price of SIREN cratered more than 95% after a single whale offloaded about 670 million tokens (roughly 92% of the currency’s total supply) over two days, cashing out an estimated $64.8 million in stablecoins. One Wallet, a 95% Collapse A lone whale sold roughly 670 million SIREN, or about 92% of the token’s total […]

Strategy Drops $100M on 1,587 Bitcoin as Reserve Climbs to 846,842 BTC

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Strategy purchased 1,587 bitcoin for approximately $100 million at an average price of $63,024 per coin, the company disclosed Monday, pushing its total bitcoin reserve to 846,842 BTC. Michael Saylor, Strategy‘s executive chairman, announced the acquisition on X at 8:02 a.m. ET on June 15, 2026. The post confirmed the company also expanded its USD […]

Cardano’s Hoskinson Says Disputed 1,096 Bitcoin Funded a 2016 Audit Amid $70 Million Mystery

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Cardano co-founder Charles Hoskinson has said that 1,096 BTC, worth roughly $70 million today, held by an Isle of Man foundation was used to cover audit costs from the project’s 2016 crowdsale. Founder Addresses a Long-Running Mystery Charles Hoskinson, the co-founder of Cardano and chief executive of Input Output, has clarified the fate of 1,096 […]

$150 Million in Crypto Shorts Liquidated as Bitcoin Closes in on $66K

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Roughly $150 million worth of short positions were wiped out across the crypto market after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a peace deal, as bitcoin seeks to claim the $66,000 threshold. Short Squeeze Follows Geopolitical De-escalation About $150 million in short positions were liquidated following the U.S.-Iran peace agreement. The wipeout came as bitcoin […]

ZEC Surges 17% After Emergency Fork Seals Flaw and Triggers $13M Short Squeeze

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Zcash’s price jumped 17% in under 10 hours—moving from $426 to nearly $500—adding over $1 billion to its market capitalization and triggering more than $13 million in short liquidations. ZEC Liquidates $13M in Short Bets Privacy coin ZEC surged early Monday, June 15, amid reports that the Zcash protocol underwent an emergency hard fork to […]

Oil Prices Crash 4% And Bitcoin Approaches $66,000 as Trump Declares US-Iran Peace Deal ‘Complete’

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Crude oil prices fell roughly 4% after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that a peace deal with Iran is “officially complete” and that the Strait of Hormuz is now open. The selloff rippled into risk assets as bitcoin reclaimed $65,000. Crude Slides as Trump Declares Iran Deal Done Brent crude futures for August delivery traded […]

IREN’s $3.65B Financing: The Customer Is the Collateral

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$IREN secured 96% of the $5.81bn GPU capex for its Microsoft contract at a low single-digit all-in financing cost. This was enabled by by the Microsoft lease itself and carries investment-grade credit rating. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence, […]

Coins.ph Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum to National QR Ph, Reaching 700,000 Philippine Merchants

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Coins.ph integrated bitcoin and ethereum into the Philippines’ national QR Ph network, allowing users to spend crypto seamlessly across nearly 700,000 local merchants. The Evolution of the Philippines’ QR Ph Network The integration of digital assets into the Philippines’ national quick-response (QR) code network is expanding to include volatile cryptocurrencies alongside dollar-pegged stablecoins, signaling an […]

The One Interview Question Steve Jobs Used to Spot Real Talent

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Onstage at the D8 conference in 2010, Steve Jobs explained his go-to interview opener: “Why are you here?” He prized answers that surfaced personal, even “selfish,” ambitions, seeing them as markers of self-motivated hires whose goals aligned with Apple’s work. At the D8 conference in 2010, Steve Jobs outlined an interview style that sliced through […]

Switzerland Rejects Controversial 10 Million Population Cap in Historic Referendum

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Early projections indicate that a majority of voters rejected the so-called sustainability proposal, which aimed to establish a 10 million cap on the country’s population by 2050. Even so, 45.21% supported the initiative, even as it could risk access to European markets if passed. Swiss Reject Population Cap Initiative In Historic Referendum Switzerland has rejected […]

Congress Targets Crypto ATMs After Americans Lose $333M to Scams

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Lawmakers are seeking to curb crypto ATM fraud with a bipartisan bill that would set transaction limits, mandate scam warnings, and require transaction records and updated kiosk location records. The proposal follows FBI-cited losses of more than $333 million, with older Americans accounting for most known-age financial losses. Bipartisan Bill Would Set Crypto ATM Limits […]

Massive Bitcoin Theft Case Draws Guilty Plea in Violent Kidnapping Plot

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Federal prosecutors detailed a guilty plea in a violent kidnapping plot tied to an attempted bitcoin robbery. Authorities said the scheme sought to steal bitcoin connected to a theft worth hundreds of millions of dollars and has led to multiple guilty pleas in the broader case. Federal Prosecutors Detail Plea in Violent Bitcoin Kidnapping Plot […]

Traders Bet $16.4M on Bitcoin Staying Below $75K Through June — Here’s the Full Breakdown

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Across Polymarket and Kalshi, traders have deployed more than $78 million in bitcoin price prediction bets for 2026, and the collective signal is clear: the crowd is not expecting a breakout. June Outlook: Bulls Lean on $67.5K, Bears Watch $55K On Polymarket‘s June price market, which has recorded $15.56 million in total trading volume, the […]

XRP Breaks Higher as Adoption Story Adds Bullish Fuel for Investors

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XRP broke higher, while activity across payments, tokenization, liquidity, and settlement continues to expand. Ongoing adoption and development point to utility beyond short-term price movements. XRP Utility Expands as Price Rebound Draws Market Attention XRP’s recent price rebound followed earlier weakness but has not changed the broader activity tied to the asset, according to Alexis […]

Trump Declares Iran Deal Done, Reopens Strait of Hormuz — Bitcoin Climbs Past $65K

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President Donald Trump declared a deal with Iran complete on Sunday, immediately authorizing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of the U.S. naval blockade. Trump posted the announcement on Truth Social on June 14, 2026. The full statement read: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. […]

The End of SWIFT’s Monopoly? China Tees up Commercial Launch of Rival Digital Network

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Mbridge, now under Chinese leadership, would be preparing a commercial rollout with a Hong Kong-based entity to promote the blockchain-based digital yuan as a cheaper and easier alternative to SWIFT. The platform has already settled over 470 billion yuan, nearly $69 billion. China Plans Mbridge Rollout To Push Digital Yuan China is taking major steps […]

Semafor: China-Linked Group Suspected of Accessing Anthropic’s Top-Secret AI

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The Trump administration ordered Anthropic to restrict its most advanced cybersecurity artificial intelligence (AI) model on June 13, 2026, prompting the company to suspend access worldwide. Semafor reports that a China-linked group was suspected of gaining unauthorized entry to the system. What Happened Anthropic shut down global access to two AI models, Mythos and Fable […]

Sui Blockchain Registers $65 Billion in Stablecoin Volume Following Major Fee Removal Protocol

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The high-performance blockchain engineered for fast and cheap transactions has garnered attention, reaching large stablecoin volumes after making stablecoin movements fee-free at the protocol level. According to Certik, the network has settled nearly $65 billion in stablecoins since June 10. Sui Attracts Attention With Gasless Stablecoin Transactions, Reaches $65 Billion in Settlements Sui, a high-performance […]

Bitcoin Difficulty Drops 10% to Lowest Level Since July 2025 as Hashrate Cools

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This week, Bitcoin’s difficulty epoch at block height 953568 delivered the year’s second-steepest downward adjustment to date. Following this weekend’s recalibration and looking ahead to the next two weeks, the latest difficulty reading of 124.93 trillion now stands as the lowest level recorded in 2026 and the weakest mark posted since July 12, 2025. Difficulty […]

Trump’s Crypto Firm WLFI Backs UFC Freedom 250 With $250K in Stablecoin Fighter Bonuses

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World Liberty Financial is using Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 at the White House to put its USD1 stablecoin directly into fighters’ hands, marking one of the most visible real-world deployments of a Trump family crypto product to date. WLFI Puts $250K Into the Bonus Pool The Trump-linked crypto firm announced it would serve as the […]

Congress Examines 8 Crypto Tax Proposals as $2T Market Faces Compliance Burden

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House tax lawmakers reviewed eight digital asset tax proposals seeking clearer rules for crypto payments, mining, staking, donations, and compliance. The measures aim to reduce paperwork for digital asset users while establishing clearer tax treatment for key activities across the sector. House Tax Panel Reviews Eight Digital Asset Tax Proposals The House Ways and Means […]

US Shuts Down Two Anthropic Models and Traders Move $2.87B Into Decentralized AI

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With the U.S. government compelling Anthropic to pull its two most advanced intelligence models—Fable 5 and Mythos 5—from customers around the globe, crypto assets linked to decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) have enjoyed a banner week. Fresh data indicates that approximately $2.87 billion has poured into AI-focused crypto tokens over the past seven days, suggesting that […]

Still Adding Dots: Saylor Puts Bitcoin Bulls on Strategy Buy Watch

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Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart renewed speculation about another Strategy bitcoin buy as the company’s holdings reached 845,256 BTC. The post followed a rare 32 BTC sale, a much larger 1,550 BTC purchase, and fresh attention on corporate bitcoin treasuries. Saylor’s Familiar Bitcoin Chart Revives Focus on Strategy’s Next Move Optimism around another Strategy Inc. […]

BTC Momentum Turns Positive as Bitcoin Fights to Hold the $64,000 Zone

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Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $64,549 per coin on June 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, holding above a critical demand zone while the daily chart carries a bearish technical rating and lower timeframes show the first signs of stabilization since the multi-week decline from early May highs near $82,969. Daily Chart: Corrective […]

Latam Insights: Inside Brazil’s CBDC Privacy Bill and Latin America’s $1.5 Trillion Stablecoin Economy

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil proposes guardrails against CBDC abuse, Bitfinex highlights the tokenization potential in Venezuela, and Rain reports massive growth in Latam’s stablecoin adoption. Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank […]

Michael Saylor’s Pivot, Blackrock’s New ETP, and More – Week In Review

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This week’s crypto conversation touched treasury strategy, regulation, market psychology, product innovation, and security. Michael Saylor said Strategy may sell bitcoin when needed, Mike Selig vowed to end regulation by enforcement, and XRP sentiment sank to an eight-month low. Blackrock edged closer to a bitcoin income ETF, while Tim Draper argued that quantum risk may […]

Bank of China Survey Reveals 95% of Overseas Businesses Will Sustain or Increase Yuan Use

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The survey shows that the Chinese government’s internationalization campaign of the yuan, pushed by President Xi himself, is working. The number of overseas businesses willing to hold yuan deposits grew to a five-year high, supported by the currency’s “relatively stable purchasing power.” Confidence in The Chinese Yuan Surges: 95% of Overseas Firms Expect to Increase […]

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set for Steep Drop as Hashrate Slides After Price Crash

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Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is on track for the second-largest downward adjustment this year, offering a reprieve to miners after a sharp pullback in network hashrate followed bitcoin’s early June price crash. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, […]

Rob Hadick Warns Tether and Circle Face Rising Pressure From New Stablecoins

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Dragonfly General Partner Rob Hadick believes stablecoins are entering a new phase. While USDT and USDC remain dominant today, he argues that growing competition from banks, fintechs, and new issuers will eventually break the stablecoin duopoly and create a more diverse market built around specific use cases. Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick Says the USDT-USDC Duopoly Won’t […]

A Four-Armed Robot for Zero-Gravity Work Could Save $140,000 an Hour

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A Swiss startup has unveiled a four-armed, legless humanoid for space stations, debuting on May 20, 2026, and built to move and brace itself in microgravity while handling maintenance and cargo unloading. Standing 160 cm and weighing 32 kg, it runs about three hours per charge and targets astronaut tasks that can cost roughly $140,000 […]

SpaceX IPO Is 4x Oversubscribed, But What Happens to the Rest of Market

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You don’t need to own $SPCX, or even follow the company, for this IPO to hit your portfolio. The largest listing in history is sending volatility waves across the broader market, and many investors may not be prepared for the ripple effects. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering […]

Pyth Network Targets Bloomberg’s $50 Billion Market-Data Empire

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Pyth Network is pushing deeper into the more than $50 billion market for financial data, launching 24/7 index products across metals, oil, and U.S. equities as it positions its onchain price feeds against incumbents like Bloomberg. A $50 Billion Target The decentralized oracle network, software that delivers real-world prices onto blockchains, unveiled the new proprietary […]

$1.5 Trillion Transacted: Rain Report Reveals the Massive Scale of Latam’s Stablecoin Economy

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The crypto card company stressed that these volumes result from a more conscious use of stablecoins, driven by concrete problem-solving rather than by speculative or purely transactional objectives, unlike those in other markets. Colombia and Bolivia are among the highest-growth markets. Rain Report Underscores Large Growth Of Crypto Cards In Latam Rain, a company that […]

Binance Sees Pre-IPO Boom as $225B IPO Wave Drives Demand for On-Chain Access

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Binance expects crypto pre-IPO markets to expand as U.S. IPO fundraising is projected to surpass $225 billion, putting 2026 on track for a record. Its analysis highlights growing demand for on-chain private-market exposure through derivatives, listed-equity products, and stablecoin-based settlement infrastructure. Record IPO Forecast Drives Binance’s On-Chain Primary Market Outlook Crypto pre-IPO markets are poised […]

Robert Kiyosaki Renews Dollar Alarm as Bitcoin Becomes His Cash Escape

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Robert Kiyosaki warned that dollar savings face growing pressure from debt, inflation, and money creation, renewing his call to hold bitcoin. He cited $1 trillion as a symbol of rapid monetary expansion. Kiyosaki Frames $1 Trillion as a Warning on Dollar Savings Robert Kiyosaki renewed his warning on U.S. dollar savings in a June 12 […]

Kalshi Traders Price Fable 5 Return at 68% Before July 1 After Historic AI Ban

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It’s been reported that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy alerted senior Trump administration officials to security findings from his company’s internal research team, setting off a chain of events that ended with the U.S. Commerce Department ordering Anthropic to shut down its two most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models for every customer on the planet. What […]

Bitcoin Bottom Is in: Standard Chartered Declares End of Crypto Winter

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Standard Chartered says the bitcoin bottom may be in at $59,000 after a 53% drop from its $126,000 high. The bank says crypto winter is over, pointing to ETF flows, oil weakness, and fresh market catalysts as possible confirmation signals. Standard Chartered Says Bitcoin Bottom Is in After $59,000 Low Standard Chartered Bank’s global head […]

SpaceX IPO Puts 18,712 Bitcoin Treasury on Wall Street’s Radar

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SpaceX’s historic IPO drew fresh attention to one of the largest bitcoin positions held by a public company. SEC filings show 18,712 BTC on the balance sheet with a fair value of $1.293 billion. Historic SpaceX IPO Spotlights One of America’s Boldest Bitcoin Treasuries Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: SPCX) entered public markets in a […]

Anthropic’s Secret AI Model Mythos Audits Entire Zcash Protocol, Finds No New Bugs

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Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn publicly thanked Anthropic this week, confirming the artificial intelligence (AI) company ran a full security audit of the Zcash protocol using its restricted frontier model, Mythos, and found no additional critical vulnerabilities. Zooko Thanks Anthropic After Full Protocol Audit The statement came directly from Zooko, the online handle for Zooko Wilcox-O’Hearn, […]

Iran Denies Sunday Signing as Trump Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Open to All’ Tomorrow

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared Saturday that a landmark agreement with Iran will be signed on Sunday, June 14, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening to all shipping immediately afterward, but Iranian officials quickly disputed that timeline. What Trump Said Trump posted Saturday on Truth Social that his agreement with Iran represents the opposite of […]

Everyone Is Getting Hilariously Rich and You’re Not — Week In Review

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This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. After dipping just below the $59,000 level, Bitcoin […]

40x Claude Max Value Shows Why Heavy Crypto Coders Are Getting a Rare Deal

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Semianalysis says top artificial intelligence (AI) subscriptions may hand heavy users thousands of dollars in hidden compute value, and that gap could give crypto-native AI networks a clearer opening. The June 2026 report tested consumer tiers from Anthropic and OpenAI by running long-horizon coding and agentic tasks until weekly limits were exhausted. The finding was […]

Blackrock’s IBIT Leads $86 Million Bitcoin ETF Inflow as Ethereum Funds Extend Outflow Streak

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Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) drew $85.85 million in net inflows on Friday, with every one of the 12 tracked funds avoiding outflows, even as spot ethereum ETFs bled for a fourth straight day. Blackrock’s IBIT Leads Again The figures, based on data tracked by Sosovalue, show a clear split in institutional appetite between the […]

Claude Fable 5 Puts 25% Odds on Bitcoin Reaching $95K by Year-End 2026

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At the time of writing, bitcoin is trading at $63,440, reflecting a modest 2.9% gain over the past week. With BTC navigating a period of consolidation and Anthropic unveiling its new Mythos-based model Fable, we decided to consult Fable alongside several other leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to forecast bitcoin’s next potential price move. Earlier […]

Saylor Says 25% of Mag8 Now Holds Bitcoin After Musk’s Historic SpaceX IPO

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Michael Saylor congratulated Elon Musk after SpaceX’s historic IPO and said 25% of the Mag8 now holds bitcoin on corporate balance sheets. His comments underscored bitcoin’s expanding presence within the upper ranks of the technology sector as more major companies add BTC to their treasuries. SpaceX IPO Puts Saylor’s Mag8 Bitcoin View in Focus Michael […]

Fable 5 Shutdown: US Export Controls Force Anthropic Offline, Pre-IPO Speculators Bleed

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The U.S. government killed Anthropic’s most capable artificial intelligence (AI) models on June 12, 2026, and crypto markets betting on the company’s so-called private valuation immediately felt it. A Two-Stage Collapse in Four Days Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 on June 9, 2026, billing it as the most capable publicly available model in the company’s […]

Binance Grabs 60% of SpaceX Derivatives Market With $5.6B in Daily Volume

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Binance disclosed that it now controls more than 60% of all SpaceX derivatives trading across centralized and decentralized exchanges, the company said Friday, after recording over $5.6 billion in SPCXUSDT volume in a single 24-hour period. SpaceX Futures Rank Second Only to Bitcoin at Binance SpaceX perpetual futures are now Binance‘s second-largest traded product by […]

Coinbase: Gold and Silver Futures Now Trade 24/7 in the US

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on June 13 that gold and silver futures are now trading around the clock in the United States on Coinbase, enabling precious metals onto the always-open rails built for crypto. A ‘World First’ for Metals Armstrong announced the change on June 13, telling followers the company was “setting a lot […]

Anthropic Disables Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Worldwide After US National Security Order

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Anthropic said it abruptly disabled its two most capable artificial intelligence (AI) models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all customers worldwide after the U.S. government ordered it to cut off access for any foreign national, citing national security. An Order Of Potential Major Repercussions The directive arrived on June 12 at 5:21 p.m. Eastern […]

South Korea Police Detain Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as Bribery Probe Widens After Raid

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South Korean police have named Bithumb CEO Lee Jae-won as a suspect in an ongoing bribery probe, upgrading his status from a witness. Allegations of Job Solicitation South Korean police have detained the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb as a suspect in an ongoing bribery investigation involving allegations of preferential hiring for the son and […]

Defillama: Q2 2026 Has Been Crypto’s Most-Hacked Quarter on Record With Nearly 70 Exploits

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The last three months of 2026 have become the most-hacked quarter in crypto history, with roughly 70 separate exploits draining about $746 million. A Record Built on Many Small Hits The second quarter of 2026 is already the most-hacked quarter on record, tallying about 70 hacks, which is roughly twice the previous record for the […]

Zimbabwe Pushes Crypto Firms to Register as New Law Tightens AML Compliance Controls

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Zimbabwe has formalized and legalized its cryptocurrency sector under Statutory Instrument 99 of 2026. Global Compliance Pressure The Zimbabwean government has formalized the country’s cryptocurrency sector under a new regulatory framework aimed at curbing money laundering and bringing the digital asset business out of the shadow economy. The newly gazetted legislation, published as Statutory Instrument […]

Metamask Deepens Its Latam Footprint With Major Crypto Card Expansion Across 13 Countries

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The wallet announced an expansion of its crypto-powered credit card in Latam, opening the doors for citizens in 13 countries to leverage its services. Metamask card allows users to automatically convert and spend cryptocurrency at merchants affiliated with the Mastercard network. Metamask Card Extends Service to 13 Countries in Latam As debit cards become one […]

Bitfinex Report Highlights Tokenization as the Key to Venezuela’s Economic Rebuild

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In a recent report, Bitfinex Securities highlights the relevance of tokenization in modernizing and streamlining Venezuelan market operations, democratizing investment options for companies facing capital-raising difficulties and investors seeking access to markets traditionally managed by large institutions. Bitfinex Report: Tokenization Might Drive Internationalization of Venezuelan Markets Forward In its Securities Latin America Market Inclusion Report, […]

Armed Intruders Demand Crypto Access in Fake Food Delivery Home Invasion Case

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Armed intruders allegedly used a fake food delivery to get inside a home and demand access to cryptocurrency accounts. The case shows how crypto wealth can become a real-world target when attackers believe valuable assets are reachable from a computer, phone, or safe. A Food Delivery Ruse Led to an Armed Search for Crypto Access […]

SEC Approves Active Crypto ETF With BTC, ETH and XRP on Eligible Asset List

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The SEC approved NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF, placing BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, and XLM among eligible assets. The actively managed fund may hold five to 15 crypto assets, with USDC allowed for operational use. SEC Approval Names BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, […]

Brazil Proposes Rigid Guardrails to Stop Government Abuse of Central Bank Digital Currency

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The bill, first introduced last year, aims to prevent the use of an upcoming central bank digital currency ( CBDC) as a cash substitute and to stop it from becoming an element of surveillance. The project notes that financial exclusion might result from fully embracing digital currencies. Brazil’s Congress Moves To Limit State Control Over […]

Coinbase Teases Next Phase of ‘Everything Exchange’ for Crypto, Stocks, Perps

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Coinbase is teasing the next phase of its Everything Exchange vision built around one account for crypto, stocks, ETFs, cash, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and rewards. The plan targets instant settlement and 24/7 access, with nearly 10,000 stocks and ETFs included in its expanding product roadmap. Coinbase Details Expanding Everything Exchange Vision Crypto exchange Coinbase […]

CLARITY Act Gets New Push as Senator Ties Crypto Rules to US Dollar Power

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Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott renewed support for the CLARITY Act as he tied stablecoins to U.S. dollar strength. His comments put crypto market rules, consumer protection, and AI oversight at the center of the Senate Banking Committee’s financial policy agenda. Scott Links CLARITY Act Push to USD Dominance and Crypto Rules Senate Banking […]

SpaceX Hits $2.1T on Debut Day, Making Elon Musk the World’s First Trillionaire

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SpaceX priced the largest IPO in history Thursday night and spent Friday proving investors meant it. Record Raise, Record Wealth The company priced 555.56 million shares at $135 apiece on June 11, pulling in $75 billion in a primary offering that more than doubled Saudi Aramco’s 2019 raise. When the stock opened at $150 on […]

SurgeXRP Presale Accelerates Following XRP Upgrade News, 30% of Soft Cap Filled Before RWA Platform Debut

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PRESS RELEASE. The XRP ecosystem is heating up once again as the latest XRP Ledger upgrade designed to improve network performance, scalability, and efficiency and investors are increasingly looking beyond XRP itself and toward the next generation of projects being built on XRPL. One project attracting significant attention is SurgeXRP. Its ongoing $SGP presale has […]

Metaplanet to Launch Bitcoin Yield Products in Japan After $13 Million Siiibo Securities Deal

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Metaplanet has agreed to acquire Siiibo Securities, a licensed Japanese Type I securities firm, as part of its Project Nova strategy. The deal gives the company a regulated distribution platform for bitcoin-linked yield products aimed at Japan’s large pool of cash-heavy household assets. Metaplanet Targets Japan’s $7.4 Trillion Cash Pile With Bitcoin-Linked Investments Metaplanet is […]

Bitcoin Climbs to $64,349 After Trump Signals Iran Deal Despite Tehran Pushback

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Bitcoin briefly breached $64,000 following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a tentative peace deal between Washington and Tehran. Bitcoin Eyed $64K Amid Geopolitical Whiplash On June 12, bitcoin breached the $64,000 mark as enthusiasm was sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that Washington and Tehran had reached a deal to end hostilities. Market […]

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow to $19 Million as Blackrock and Morgan Stanley Buy

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Crypto ETF flows remained mixed on Thursday, June 11, as bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows and ether funds recorded their third consecutive negative session. Still, the scale of redemptions narrowed, while HYPE ETFs stayed positive and solana funds slipped back into outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Negative While HYPE Funds […]

Citigroup Launches Tokenized Private Share Trading for Wealthy Global Clients

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Citigroup is creating a blockchain-based service that lets wealthy and institutional clients trade exposure to private companies through tokenized depositary receipts. The bank is starting with foreign investors and plans to expand access to U.S. clients later. Citigroup Courts Top Private Firms With New Blockchain Marketplace for Investors Citigroup is moving further into tokenized finance […]

World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets

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Macquarie expects the 2026 World Cup to draw more than $50 billion in global wagers, the biggest betting event ever – a major milestone made even more important by this being the first football event of its kind to play out with regulated U.S. prediction markets and crypto sportsbooks fighting for their share of the […]

Hyperliquid Whale Holds 81% Short Book and $2.7M Profit as HYPE Bet Pays off

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A Hyperliquid trader dubbed a “perma-bear” is running an 81% short book with a $2.7 million all-time profit, led by a $13.57 million HYPE short up $539,000, per analytics firm Nansen. A Bear That Keeps Winning Onchain analytics firm Nansen said a Hyperliquid trader (referred to by the firm as a “Perps Perma-Bear“) is 81% […]

Audiera: Why Agent Native Economies May Be the Next Evolution of Web3

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PRESS RELEASE. Automation has been a fixture of Web3 long before AI agents became a mainstream topic. Bots were already trading, farming incentives, monitoring markets, and competing for rewards across blockchain networks — often becoming some of the most active participants in the ecosystem. Yet despite their outsized influence, these actors were never really accounted […]

Bitcoin at $63,400 as Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed Despite Trump’s ‘Great Deal’ Claim

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Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains closed despite President Donald Trump’s claim of a settlement, keeping pressure on oil and a bitcoin price that has swung with every twist of the conflict. Conflicting Claims Trump said during a tele-rally that the U.S. had “made a great deal” with Iran, but Tehran did not confirm […]

CFTC’s Mike Selig Vows to End Regulation by Enforcement as He Steers US Crypto Solo

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig said crypto markets have “for too long” operated under uncertainty, vowing clear rules over enforcement even as he becomes the agency’s only sitting commissioner. ‘Not Regulating by Enforcement’ Selig, confirmed to lead the CFTC in December 2025, used remarks this week to draw a hard line under […]

‘I Never Said the Company Could Not Sell Bitcoin’: Saylor Walks Back ‘Never Sell’ at BTC Prague

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Strategy founder Michael Saylor told the BTC Prague conference he “never said the company could not sell bitcoin,” clarifying the firm may sell BTC when necessary after its first-ever sale rattled holders. ‘Never Sell’ Was Advice for Individuals Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) founder and chairman Michael Saylor told attendees at the BTC Prague conference on […]

XRP Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Since October 2025 as Santiment Flags Trader Fatigue

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XRP’s weighted sentiment has fallen to its lowest level since October 2025, crypto analytics firm Santiment said, as the token’s slide toward $1.10 drained the last of its bullish chatter. An 8-Month Low in Mood Crypto data intelligence firm Santiment said XRP’s weighted sentiment, a measure that blends social volume with the ratio of positive […]

Stake Rival Rainbet Becomes First Official Sponsor of Kick’s Slots Category

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Crypto casino Rainbet has become the first official sponsor of Kick’s Slots category, planting a rival brand’s flag on a platform founded and owned by Stake’s co-founders, and reversing the usual direction of gambling money on a streaming site. A rival casino buys real estate on Stake’s home turf Rainbet announced the sponsorship in a […]

Figure Buys Kiavi for $717M as It Targets $200 Billion Lending Market

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Figure has agreed to acquire Kiavi’s technology and operating platform in a $717 million transaction. The deal is expected to bring more than $7 billion in annual first-lien loan volume onto Figure’s blockchain-based marketplace. Figure’s Kiavi Deal to Bring $7 Billion in Loans Onchain Figure Technology Solutions has agreed to acquire Kiavi, an AI-powered lending […]

Binance Lists Circle and Nvidia Bstocks as 1:1 Equity Tokens Enter Crypto Wallets

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Binance has introduced a new line of fully backed tokenized securities representing select U.S. stocks. Bridging Traditional Finance and DeFi Global crypto exchange, Binance, has begun offering trading for Bstocks, a new line of fully backed tokenized securities representing select U.S. equities, the company said June 11. The products are issued by BTech Holdings Limited, […]

Brazil Introduces Bill 2946 to Turn Central Bank Crypto Rules Into Federal Law

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Bill 2,946/2026, introduced by Federal Deputy Jonas Donizette, enshrines the VASP rules adopted by the Central Bank of Brazil in Resolution 519 and other resolutions as law, bringing stability and certainty to the Brazilian cryptocurrency market and its users. Bill Aims To Set Central Bank VASP Resolutions As Law Brazil is currently evolving its cryptocurrency […]

Ripple and Bitso Expand Stablecoin Settlement on XRP Ledger

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Ripple and Bitso are expanding stablecoin settlement on the XRP Ledger, bringing MXNB and RLUSD into Ripple’s enterprise payments infrastructure. The effort focuses on the U.S.-Mexico corridor and aims to support regulated dollar-peso liquidity for institutions. XRP Ledger Deal Pushes Stablecoins Deeper Into US-Mexico Settlement Cross-border payments are becoming a major test case for regulated […]

Coinbase, MassPay Link 180-Country Network to Enterprise USDC Payouts

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Coinbase and MassPay are connecting USDC settlement to a payout network spanning 180 countries, giving enterprises a simpler path for global disbursements. The integration supports dollar funding, USDC conversion, digital asset payouts, and local currency delivery through existing MassPay workflows. Stablecoin Payouts Enter Enterprise Payment Workflows Global payout infrastructure is shifting as Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) […]

XRP Gets AI Agent Payment Support in Ripple’s XRPL AI Starter Kit as Executive Sees Billions Ahead

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XRP is being positioned for AI-driven commerce as Ripple launches a developer toolkit that enables autonomous software to transact on the XRP Ledger. The XRPL AI Starter Kit adds support for XRP and RLUSD payments, while Ripple executives argue agent-to-agent transactions could eventually move billions in value. XRP Takes a Bigger AI Payments Role as […]

Millions Recovered in Crypto as $100M Fraud Scheme Falls Apart

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A federal fraud case led to major crypto seizures after prosecutors said nearly $100 million moved through bank accounts and exchanges. Authorities seized some $7.1 million from digital wallets tied to the scheme, while prosecutors separately seek $24,707,031 in restitution. Crypto Seizures Show How Fraud Proceeds Moved Through Digital Markets Millions of dollars in cryptocurrency […]

XRP Eyes $2 as Binance Data Shows No Aggressive Whale Selling

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XRP is trying to regain momentum toward $2 as Binance inflow data shows no fresh spike in large-holder deposits. Cryptoquant analysis found whale-sized transfers have eased after a 2025 peak, suggesting recent weakness may be tied more to liquidations and broader market pressure. Binance XRP Inflows Show Whale Selling Pressure May Be Easing XRP could […]

Blackrock Files Final Pre-Launch Form for Bitcoin Covered-Call ETF, Analyst Gives 1-Week Window

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Bloomberg Intelligence senior exchange-traded fund (ETF) analyst Eric Balchunas said on Thursday that Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF could be live on Nasdaq within a week after the firm filed a Form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Balchunas Calls the Date “Blackrock filed an 8-A for the Bitcoin Premium Income […]

CFTC Says Sports Contracts Involve Gaming but Proposes to Allow Almost All of Them

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The CFTC has proposed its first written framework for sports event contracts, formally defining sports markets as “gaming” – then writing definitions under which virtually everything currently traded on Kalshi and its rivals stays legal. Five banned categories, one legalized industry The Commodity Futures Trading Commission released the proposed rulemaking on Wednesday, June 10, opening […]

Tech Giant LG Electronics Taps Arbitrum to Automate Programmatic Ads via Custom L2 Blockchain

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South Korean consumer electronics titan LG Electronics is developing a proprietary blockchain network aimed at transforming the digital advertising placement and sales industry. The Onchain Shift According to a report published by Fortune on June 11, 2026, the initiative leverages a shared, onchain database of advertising inventory and verified customer interaction records. Fortune’s Jack Kubinec […]

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $249 Million While HYPE Funds Extend Inflow Run

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Crypto ETF flows stayed uneven on Wednesday, June 10, as bitcoin funds recorded a fourth straight day of outflows and ether ETFs remained under pressure. HYPE and XRP products drew modest inflows, while solana ETFs saw no trading activity. HYPE ETFs Add $2.78 Million as Bitcoin Funds Extend 4-Day Outflow Streak The crypto exchange-traded fund […]

JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon Praises the Mexican Economy in High-Stakes Meeting With President Sheinbaum

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After a recent meeting with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum at Mexico’s National Palace, Dimon stated that Mexico has a large opportunity to grow over the next 20 years, underscoring developments in energy, infrastructure and tech projects on Mexican soil. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Highlights Opportunities in Mexico’s Growing Economy JPMorgan Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon […]

The Zero-Sum Game: Scott Bessent Threatens Unprecedented Economic Payback Against Iran

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On social media, Bessent stated that any damages and expenses caused by Iranian attacks on the U.S.’s Gulf allies would be offset with funds extracted from Iranian accounts. Iranian officials claim there are over $100 billion in assets blocked due to U.S sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Warns Iran Will Deepen Its Financial Downfall With […]

Iran Tensions Flare and Cool as Bitcoin Reclaims $63K and Keeps Bulls Engaged

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Despite major macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin stabilized above $62,500, and global stock indexes closed marginally higher. Following a Truth Social post from President Trump, bitcoin reclaimed the $63,000 zone. Wholesale Inflation Surges Past Forecasts Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday, shaking off escalating Middle East tensions and a hotter-than-expected producer price index. While a post-midday sell-off […]

Audiera’s BEAT Surges 60% to $9.34 as AI Partnership Fuels Fresh Buying

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The utility token for the Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60%, reaching an all-time high of $9.34 and driving its market capitalization to $2.68 billion. BEAT Token Hits All-Time High Amid Market Surge On June 11, the utility token for Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60% to a new […]

Blackrock Targets Bitcoin Yield With 0.65% Fee Covered-Call ETF

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Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors. Blackrock Plans Bitcoin Income ETF as Launch Race With Goldman Sachs Heats Up Blackrock has taken another step […]

‘We Will Be Taking Kharg Island’ Trump Warning Puts Oil, Stocks and Bitcoin on Alert

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Trump’s Iran warning and 6.5% PPI put oil, bitcoin, and equities on alert as traders weigh inflation. Trump’s new warning on Iran and a hotter 6.5% producer inflation print gave bitcoin traders a fresh macro test Thursday, with oil, stocks, and crypto all caught between geopolitical risk and rate-cut anxiety. Inflation Reprices the Trade The […]

Wall Street’s Next Onchain Test Gives Citi Clients Tokenized Access to Private Shares

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Citi has opened a regulated blockchain route into private-company shares, giving Wall Street another live test of tokenization beyond crypto-native trading. The Wall Street Journal reported June 11 that Citigroup is rolling out tokenized shares of private companies for wealthy and institutional clients, initially limited to foreign investors, with the bank hoping other financial institutions […]

Institutional Giants Back $355M Canton Network Round as DTCC Treasury Deal Nears

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Digital Asset, the company behind the Canton Network, raised $355 million in a new equity round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s A16z Crypto fund, which contributed $100 million, bringing together one of the most concentrated groups of institutional capital ever assembled behind a blockchain infrastructure play. Who Wrote the Check The round drew participation from Abu […]

Bitcoin Traders Eye $64K Resistance as RSI Hangs at the Lowest Level Since November 2018

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Bitcoin rebounded 2.3% on June 11, 2026, climbing from a session low of $60,914 to a high of $63,200, but technical indicators present a divided picture that traders are watching closely. Intraday Recovery Holds Above $62K The 24-hour gain brought bitcoin’s price to approximately $62,780 at the time of analysis, with a market capitalization near […]

South African Reserve Bank Backs Payshap Over Digital Rand as Cassim Targets Real-Time Payments

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The South African Reserve Bank has decided to pause the immediate implementation of a digital rand despite successfully testing its technical feasibility. Digital Rand Trials Reveal Privacy and Speed Tradeoffs The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has no compelling need to immediately launch a digital version of its currency, a top official said, citing significant […]

Luno CEO James Lanigan Warns $33T Stablecoin Boom Could Bypass South Africa

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Luno CEO James Lanigan warned that South Africa’s proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations could severely harm the country’s economic competitiveness by restricting stablecoin use. Lanigan Warns of Competitiveness Risk South Africa risks severely undermining its global economic competitiveness if upcoming financial regulations block the use of stablecoins, according to James Lanigan, chief executive officer of […]

Nasdaq-Listed Fold Sells $45M in Bitcoin, Clears $20M Debt and Frees Cash for Expansion

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Fold Holdings recently sold $45 million in bitcoin and used the proceeds to pay off $20 million in bitcoin-collateralized loans. Debt Elimination and Liquidity Boost The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin financial services company, Fold, disclosed that it monetized approximately $45 million of bitcoin at an average price of about $71,000 per bitcoin. From the proceeds, Fold repaid […]

Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick Says Stablecoins Could Grow 10x as Payments Adoption Expands

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Stablecoins may have begun as a reserve-yield business. Still, Dragonfly’s Rob Hadick argues the next phase of value creation will come from distribution, compliance, payments, and the collapse of legacy financial infrastructure. Stablecoins and the Fall of Legacy Payments For years, the stablecoin market has been viewed through the lens of issuance. The most visible […]

200,000 Human Neurons Learned to Play Doom, Pointing to Low-Power Biological Computing

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Cortical Labs connected 200,000 human neurons grown from blood-derived stem cells to its CL1 silicon interface, teaching the culture to navigate and shoot in Doom. By translating the game’s state into electrical patterns and reading neural spikes as commands, the system improved with training, pointing to low-power biological computing even as current neuron-chip setups last […]

ASK Group Taps Eric Schimdt-Backed Keeta to Tokenize Oil, Gold and Copper

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The UAE-based investment group ASK Group and U.S. blockchain company Keeta have partnered to launch a public exchange where physical assets will be traded as fractional digital tokens. Gulf Commodities to Go Digital A United Arab Emirates investment group and Keeta, a U.S. blockchain company backed by tech billionaire Eric Schmidt, have launched a joint […]

Nigeria Senate Pushes Crypto Bill to Committee, Setting Up 4-Week Review Phase

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The Nigerian Senate has advanced a major cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving the country closer to its first comprehensive legal framework for digital assets. Legislative Progress and Next Steps Nigeria’s Senate on June 9 passed a cryptocurrency regulation bill through a second reading, moving Africa’s largest economy closer to establishing its first […]

Bitcoin Treasuries Are Ticking Time Bombs as Leverage Hits Record Rates, Warns Capriole’s Charles Edwards

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Bitcoin treasury companies are piling on debt at record rates to fund their BTC buying, Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards warned, reviving a year-old call that the model rests on unsustainable “fake yield.” A Year-Old Warning Resurfaces Bitcoin treasury companies are taking on debt at record rates to fund their bitcoin purchases, Capriole Investments founder […]

Tim Draper Says Quantum Will Crack Banks Before Bitcoin

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Tim Draper argued bitcoin faces less quantum risk than banks, comparing its security to Fort Knox. His comments shifted attention from blockchain vulnerabilities to legacy financial systems, as debate grows over quantum computing’s threat to modern cryptography. Tim Draper Revives Bitcoin Security Thesis as Quantum Fears Shift Toward Banks Venture capitalist and longtime bitcoin investor […]

Tesla–SpaceX Merger? ‘Big Short’ Investor Steve Eisman Says He Wouldn’t Doubt It

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Big Short investor Steve Eisman said he would not be surprised by a Tesla-SpaceX deal, fueling speculation about Elon Musk’s next major move. The comments come as SpaceX IPO demand reportedly tops $250 billion. SpaceX IPO Demand Puts Tesla Deal Speculation Under Pressure SpaceX’s intense IPO demand has fueled investor interest in any potential deal […]

XRPL and RLUSD Take Center Stage as Ripple Joins Mastercard’s AI Payments Push

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Ripple is participating in Mastercard’s Agent Pay for Machines effort, placing XRPL and RLUSD in a wider push to support AI-driven payments. Mastercard is working with more than 30 partners as autonomous transactions raise new demands for controls, permissioning, and settlement. Mastercard’s AI Payments Plan Puts Ripple’s Enterprise Role in Focus Ripple’s role in Mastercard’s […]

Is Bitcoin Cheap Yet? Grayscale Flags 2 Catalysts That Could Decide BTC’s Next Move

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Grayscale has weighed in on whether bitcoin is cheap after BTC’s recent decline below $60,000. The firm points investors to two key factors that could determine whether the market has found a bottom. Bitcoin Valuation Metrics Suggest BTC May Be Undervalued Bitcoin’s recent drop to a new cycle low below $60,000 has sparked a key […]

CME Group Launches Crypto Index Futures Tracking Bitcoin, Solana and XRP

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CME Group has launched Nasdaq CME Crypto Index futures, giving investors a regulated way to trade and hedge broad exposure to major digital assets. The contracts settle against a Nasdaq-CME benchmark covering some of the largest and most actively traded cryptocurrencies. Nasdaq and CME Launch Crypto Index Futures Tied to 8 Leading Tokens CME Group […]

Noah Doe-Linked Bitcoin Awakens Again as Another 2011 Casascius Coin Cashes Out

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Onchain records show yet another Casascius physical bitcoin has been redeemed, this time from an address originally created on Nov. 1, 2011. The plot thickens, however, because the spend traces back to another dormant wallet tied to the sprawling New York Supreme Court case Noah Doe v. John Does 1–39,069, adding one more chapter to […]

Spain and France Split the Favorite Tag as World Cup Prediction Markets Cross $2B

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Prediction market traders across Polymarket and Kalshi have committed more than $2 billion to the 2026 FIFA World Cup winner market ahead of Thursday’s opening kickoff, with Spain and France sharing the frontrunner position as the tournament launches across North America. Spain and France Lead the Board On Polymarket, as of 3:30 p.m. EDT on […]

Tether Leads $1.4B NEURA Robotics Round to Give Machines Built-In Crypto Wallets

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Tether is leading one of the largest private investment rounds in humanoid robotics history, committing up to $1.4 billion to NEURA Robotics as part of a push to wire autonomous machines into the global financial system. A New Role for Stablecoins The deal, announced June 10, positions Tether as the primary financial and intelligence infrastructure […]

Traders Watch Gold Crash 3.25% to $4,120 After May CPI Confirms 4.2% Inflation

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Gold dropped $138.60 on Wednesday as a hotter-than-expected May consumer price index (CPI) print erased any safe-haven premium built on Iran escalation fears, sending the metal to its lowest level in months. Gold and Silver Prices on June 10 At 1:08 p.m. EDT, gold bid at $4,120.10 per ounce, down 3.25% on the day. The […]

Bitcoin Reclaims $62K as Trump Strikes Iran, Leaving $94M in Trades Wiped Out

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Bitcoin reclaimed the $62,000 threshold on Wednesday, recovering from an intraday drop to $60,679 and driving the overall crypto market valuation to $2.21 trillion. Middle East Conflict Escalates Following Helicopter Downing Bitcoin on Wednesday appeared to shrug off overnight military exchanges between U.S. and Iranian forces, reclaiming the $62,000 level just hours after briefly slipping […]

Trainwreckstv Hits $50 Million Max Win on Stake-Exclusive Slot in Record Payout

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Kick streamer Trainwreckstv has landed a $50 million max win on Coins and Cauldrons, a Stake-exclusive slot – a payout reported as the largest in online slot history, capping a session of half-million-dollar bonus buys. A $500,000 buy hits the 50,000x cap Tyler “Trainwreckstv” Niknam, one of the most prominent gambling streamers on Kick, hit […]

Cryptoquant: Whales ‘Quietly Bought’ the $60K Bitcoin Dip as Whale Ratio Hits 61.6%

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Whales quietly scooped up bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, with Cryptoquant data showing the Exchange Whale Ratio spiking to 61.6% as large holders dominated buying. Whales Step In at $60,000 Whales quietly accumulated bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, according to crypto data intelligence firm Cryptoquant. The firm […]

Japan’s 3 Biggest Banks Join Forces to Launch Yen Stablecoin by March 2027

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Japan’s three largest banks announced plans Wednesday to jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin and begin live commercial transactions before March 2027, a direct move to build domestic digital payment rails as USD-denominated stablecoins hold an estimated 84% to 90% of the $300+ billion global market. Banks Sign MOU, Form Governance Council MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank, […]

Botanix Pulls Plug on Bitcoin L2 After 4 Years as Fee Income Falls Short

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Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix is winding down its operations after four years and has set a hard deadline of July 9, 2026, for users to withdraw their bitcoin and assets before remaining funds are permanently swept by the network’s federation. The Playbook Botanix Refused to Follow Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix has […]

SpaceX IPO Faces New Threat as Senator Calls for SEC Delay

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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the SEC to delay SpaceX’s IPO, warning that a potential $2 trillion valuation could expose retirement savers and public investors to serious risks. SEC Delay Request Puts SpaceX’s June 12 IPO Under New Pressure With SpaceX’s IPO expected on June 12, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on June 10 announced […]

SpaceX IPO Hits Nasdaq June 12 at $135 — Retail Investors Face Long Odds on Allocation

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SpaceX is set to price its $75 billion IPO at $135 per share on June 11, with shares debuting on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX at 9:30 a.m. EDT on June 12. The offering would give the company a post-IPO market cap of roughly $1.75 trillion, placing it among the largest public listings in […]

Mastercard’s AI Payment Debut Brings Coinbase, Ripple and 30+ Partners Into Agent Commerce

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Mastercard has launched Agent Pay for Machines, a new payment framework that allows AI agents to authorize, coordinate, and settle transactions across its global network. The launch includes more than 30 partners, including Coinbase, Ripple, Stripe, and Solana Foundation, as companies test commerce that operates continuously without traditional checkout processes. Mastercard Brings Agent Pay for […]

CFTC Chairman Selig Backs Prediction Markets With New Case-by-Case Framework

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Wednesday, laying out a structured, contract-by-contract review process for event contracts that may involve terrorism, war, gaming, or other restricted activities under federal law. The move replaces an approach that prior CFTC leadership had tried and failed to advance. In 2024, […]

Bitcoin Trades Near $61,300 After Worst Week Since FTX Collapse Wipes $390 Billion From Crypto

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Bitcoin has recorded its worst weekly performance since the 2022 FTX collapse, sliding below $60,000 in a rout that erased roughly $390 billion in crypto market value. A Drawdown Not Seen Since 2022 Bitcoin closed out one of its ugliest stretches in years, dropping about 17.3% while ether fell roughly 22%, the largest weekly declines […]

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Buys $123 Million More Ethereum as Treasury Tops 5.4 Million ETH

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies has scooped up another 75,000 ether worth roughly $123 million, lifting the Tom Lee-chaired firm’s treasury past 5.4 million ETH and deeper into a multibillion-dollar bet on the network. A 75,000 ETH Buy in an Eight-Hour Window Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE American: BMNR) acquired 75,000 ether on June 9 for about $123 […]

Morpho Raises $175M at $2B Valuation as Paradigm and A16z Back DeFi Push

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Morpho has raised $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, A16z Crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The DeFi lending protocol is now valued at about $2 billion as it expands from crypto-native markets into institutional finance. Morpho Targets Institutional Finance as TVL Hits $6.6B Morpho has raised $175 million in fresh funding, giving the […]

NYC Hotel Prices Surge as One Back-of-House Role Heads Past $100,000 a Year

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$61 an hour by 2034 is where union housekeeper pay is headed under a strike-averting deal that lifts wages 50% over eight years, putting full-time earnings at $100,000 to $110,000 by 2032. In a market where Manhattan rooms already average between $500 and $600 a night, rates are expected to climb another 50% to 60% […]

Masspay Expands Circle Integration With USDC Payouts, Giving Firms New Treasury Options

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Masspay has expanded its integration with Circle’s Managed Payments service to allow businesses to facilitate stablecoin payouts and treasury operations without the complexity of direct digital asset management. Abstracting Blockchain Complexity Global payouts platform Masspay has expanded its integration with Circle Payments Network’s Managed Payments service, enabling businesses to fund and make payments using stablecoins […]

Wintermute Warns Bitcoin Bottom Is Unclear With ETF Outflows Near $3B

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Wintermute said bitcoin’s latest decline was driven mainly by U.S. institutional selling and ETF outflows, not Strategy’s small BTC sale. The firm warned that capital inflows have not returned, making it too early to call a market bottom. Wintermute Sees Early Bitcoin Accumulation but Says Recovery Lacks Confirmation Bitcoin’s sharp fall below $62,000 was driven […]

Can SpaceX IPO Deliver? Devere Says Real Test Comes After

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SpaceX’s expected market debut could test whether public investors still have patience for massive private-market valuations. Devere Group says the real challenge will begin after the IPO, when investors start judging growth, spending, execution, and profitability quarter by quarter. SpaceX’s June Debut Could Test Public Demand for Historic IPO SpaceX’s long-awaited stock market debut is […]

61 Crypto Leaders Urge Senate to Pass CLARITY Act With Developer Protections

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A coalition of 61 industry leaders, founders, and investors is urging Senate leaders to pass the CLARITY Act while preserving key developer protections. The push follows Senate Banking Committee approval of the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) that would clarify rules for developers and service providers. Developer Protections Move to Center of US Crypto Regulation […]

XRP Fees Collapse 91.5% as Network Demand Flashes Warning

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XRP’s 90-day network fee average has plunged 91.5%, with Glassnode data pointing to a sharp drop in real transaction demand despite earlier price strength. The trend suggests network activity has weakened considerably since the speculative surge, raising questions about the sustainability of underlying usage. XRP’s Fee Collapse Raises Questions About Real Network Demand XRP’s on-chain […]

Coinbase, Ripple Join 200+ Organizations Pressing Senate for CLARITY Act Floor Vote

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Coinbase, Ripple, and more than 200 organizations are pushing Senate leaders to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote. Supporters say the bill would clarify crypto oversight, create registration paths, and keep more digital asset activity under U.S. law. Crypto Coalition Turns Senate Pressure Toward a Floor Vote Washington’s digital asset debate has moved […]

Metamask Launches Agent Wallet for AI-Driven DeFi Trading, Targets $236B AI Agent Market

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Metamask has launched Agent Wallet, a self-custodial wallet that lets AI agents trade across DeFi while keeping users in control. The product adds mandatory transaction checks, user-set limits, and protection for eligible transactions. Metamask Covers Eligible Agent Wallet Transactions Up to $10,000 Metamask is moving into AI-driven finance with the launch of Metamask Agent Wallet, […]

FIFA Prediction Partner ADI Predictstreet Opens to US Traders Despite Licensing Questions Ahead of World Cup

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ADI Predictstreet, the official prediction market partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, has opened to U.S. traders through Fanatics Markets days before kickoff – even as questions persist over how its Gibraltar license was granted and who sits behind it. A FIFA-branded market enters a crowded U.S. field ADI Predictstreet went live on June […]

Binance’s New US Stock-Trading Service Pulls in $400 Million in Its First Week

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Binance’s freshly launched U.S. stock-trading service has amassed more than $400 million in assets under management just one week after going live, an early sign of demand as the exchange pushes toward tokenized equities. A Fast Start for Binance’s Equities Push Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, confirmed that its new stock-trading […]

Anthropic Launches Claude Fable 5 at Half the Price of Mythos Preview — Benchmarks Top All Rivals

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Anthropic launched Claude Fable 5 on Tuesday, releasing a Mythos-class artificial intelligence (AI) model for general use that tops rivals on coding, finance, and vision benchmarks while cutting pricing to less than half of what Claude Mythos Preview costs. What Claude Fable 5 Is Fable 5 is Anthropic’s most capable publicly available model. In Tuesday’s […]

Bitcoin Reverses 24-Hour Rally as Glassnode Flags 8M BTC at a Loss

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Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, bitcoin briefly dropped below $61,000 before rebounding to trade around $61,700—marking a 2.9% daily loss and wiping roughly $30 billion off its market capitalization. Bitcoin Dips Amid Geopolitical Tremors On Tuesday, bitcoin reversed gains made 24 hours earlier, dipping below the $61,000 threshold amid heightened geopolitical tensions […]

Ethereum Sits at $1,644 — 10 Months After Its $4,946 All-Time High, What Changed

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Ethereum is trading near $1,644, roughly 67% below its all-time high of $4,946 set on Aug. 24, 2025, as a combination of macro pressure, persistent ETF outflows, and bitcoin’s rising dominance has pushed the second-largest cryptocurrency to its weakest relative position in years. ETH by the Numbers As of June 9, 2026, ETH’s 24-hour range […]

Wall Street Slides Hard and Bitcoin Tanks After Iran Shoots Down US Military Helicopter

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Wall Street collapsed and bitcoin tumbled Tuesday after Iran shot down a U.S. military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, torching an earlier ceasefire rally and sending markets into a sharp risk-off spiral. Markets Get Crushed The Nasdaq Composite shed 844 points, falling to 25,085, its steepest single-session drop since last week’s brutal selloff. The […]

Ethena Scores $480B TradFi Partner as Janus Henderson Commits to USDe

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Ethena has secured a strategic partnership with Janus Henderson, a global asset manager overseeing approximately $480 billion, to diversify USDe’s reserve portfolio with AAA-rated tokenized collateralized loan obligations and open regulated distribution of Ethena’s products to institutional investors. What the Deal Covers Ethena described the arrangement plainly in its announcement: “Ethena has partnered with Janus […]

Checkonchain Analyst Says AI Rotation Creates Bitcoin’s Next Major Entry Point for Holders

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Onchain analyst James Check says the conditions building across artificial intelligence (AI) stocks and upcoming initial public offerings (IPOs) are creating a setup where bitcoin ends up the most underowned and least-forced-sale asset in the market when the cycle turns. ‘Time Pain’ as a Feature James Check, founder of Checkonchain and co-author of Cointime Economics, […]

Traders Bet 60% Odds Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Drops Today as Rumors Hit Fever Pitch

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Prediction market traders are putting real money on the table that Anthropic will publicly release its most powerful and controversial artificial intelligence (AI) model, Claude Mythos, within the next 24 to 48 hours, even as the company has made no official announcement. What the Markets Are Saying As of Tuesday morning, Polymarket‘s “Claude Mythos released […]

HYPE Returns to Inflows as ETFs Attract Fresh Capital

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Crypto ETF flows were split on Monday, June 8, as ether ETFs drew a strong $82.37 million inflow while bitcoin ETFs finished with a $91.37 million outflow. HYPE returned to positive flows, solana posted a small exit, and XRP ETFs saw no trading activity. Bitcoin ETFs Show Broad Demand Before IBIT’s $233M Exit Reverses Gains […]

WTI Crude Oil Drops From $95 to $89 as Iran and Israel Halt Fire

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On Tuesday, West Texas Intermediate crude oil dropped over 5% to around $89.13 a barrel, and Brent crude slid to $93 a barrel, reversing spikes triggered by recent Middle East tensions. Crude Prices Retreat From Recent Spikes The U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil dropped below the $90-a-barrel threshold Tuesday as energy markets […]

Zcash Climbs 80% Since June 5 as Traders Shrug off Orchard Bug Fears

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Zcash jumped 11.3% to $478, marking an approximate 80% recovery since its June 5 plunge. The rally pushed its market capitalization back above $8 billion and wiped out $11.5 million in short positions. The Orchard Vulnerability Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged on Tuesday, jumping 11.3% to $478 as it maintained a steady recovery that began […]

SBI Shinsei Bank Plans to Let Customers Stack BTC, ETH, or XRP on Top of Deposit Interest

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SBI Shinsei Bank will let depositors earn bitcoin, ether, or XRP vouchers worth 20% of their interest payments starting June 10, 2026, in what the Nikkei reports as one of the more direct integrations of crypto rewards into a traditional Japanese bank deposit product. Nikkei detailed that the three-month pilot applies to ordinary savings accounts […]

Coinbase’s D’Agostino: Governments and Family Offices Are ‘Happy’ to Buy Bitcoin at a Discount

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Coinbase strategist John D’Agostino says the world’s biggest buyers aren’t panicking over bitcoin’s slide, with sovereign wealth funds and family offices being more than “happy” to scoop up the asset at a discount. Why Institutions Aren’t Flinching at Sub-$60K Bitcoin As bitcoin tumbled toward its lowest levels of the year, John D’Agostino, Coinbase’s head of […]

Humanity Protocol Loses $32M in Private Key Hack as ZachXBT Calls Incident ‘Possibly Staged’

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Humanity Protocol’s H token has crashed nearly 90% after wallets tied to the project were drained of more than $32 million, a breach onchain investigator ZachXBT says may have been “possibly staged.” A Private Key Breach Turns Into a Firestorm The exploit hit Humanity Protocol, an identity-verification network, early on June 9. According to onchain […]

Bitcoin Near $63.5K Is Hovering at What It Costs to Mine BTC, Leaving Miners at Break-Even

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Bitcoin is changing hands near $63,500, a level analyst Charles Edwards says lines up with the network’s average production cost, i.e. the threshold where the typical miner stops turning a profit. Miners Squeezed to the Break-Even Line The recent selloff has dragged bitcoin back to a price band that has historically marked long-term value. In […]

Kalshi Taps Sportradar for Official League Data and Integrity Tools in Prediction Markets

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Kalshi has signed a multi-year global deal making sports-data company Sportradar its official data and integrity provider, giving the prediction market official league feeds and surveillance tools as it fights state efforts to brand its contracts illegal betting. Official data, and an integrity shield The agreement gives Kalshi official data and live odds across Major […]

Bitget Launches Stocks 2.0 With 36 Tokenized US Stocks and ETFs Including Apple and Nvidia

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Bitget has launched Stocks 2.0, an upgraded tokenized equity product designed to improve liquidity, transparency, and capital efficiency. The rollout includes 36 stock-linked assets tied to major U.S. equities and ETFs. Bitget Targets TradFi Users as Tokenized Stock Volume Tops $1 Billion Bitget is expanding its tokenized stock business with the launch of Bitget Stocks […]

Google Unveils a Clever Trick to Safeguard You From AI-Driven Phone Scams

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Google is adding call verification to Pixel phones in the latest Android update, using the Phone by Google app to create a secure handshake between two devices and flag spoofed numbers. The system pings a contact’s actual handset in real time and warns users if the call doesn’t originate there, with broader RCS-based rollout planned. […]

Switzerland Considers Historic Move to Constitutionally Cap Its Population at 10 Million

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The unusual vote proposes capping legal immigration to put a population limit of 10 million in Switzerland before the year 2050. If approved, the right-wing-supported “sustainability measure” would make Switzerland the first nation to impose this limit. Switzerland To Vote On Population Cap Measure As immigration has become a relevant issue for European countries, governments […]

Top 100 Bitcoin Treasuries Now Hold 1.26M BTC

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Institutional bitcoin treasuries are expanding, with the top 100 holders controlling 1,258,090 BTC, led by Strategy’s massive 845,256 BTC position. Bitcoin Treasuries Are Turning Scarcity Into Strategy Institutional bitcoin accumulation has grown dramatically, with the top 100 holders now controlling 1,258,090 BTC as of June 8, 2026, according to a chart published on X by […]

Peter Schiff Poll: Bitcoiners Stand Firm Even if Bitcoin Crashes to $0

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Peter Schiff’s bitcoin poll reignited debate after most respondents indicated that even a collapse to $0 would not prove his bearish case correct, while others pointed to thresholds between $20,000 and $1,000. Schiff also warned that technical weakness could drive BTC toward $25,000 to $27,000, raising scrutiny of Strategy Inc.’s exposure. Bitcoiners Reject Peter Schiff’s […]

Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation

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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the CFTC over whether it can effectively police fast-growing crypto and prediction markets. Her letter cited staffing cuts, declining enforcement, and potential industry and political influence as risks to investors. Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on June 8 announced an inquiry […]

OpenAI Files Draft S-1 at $852B Valuation as ChatGPT Hits 900M Weekly Users

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OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, filed a confidential draft S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, positioning itself for a potential public offering that could rank among the largest in market history. OpenAI Confirms the Filing The company acknowledged the submission in a statement that circulated widely across social […]

Peter Schiff Calls Jamie Dimon’s Stablecoin Regulation Argument ‘Nonsense’

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Peter Schiff pushed back against JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s call for bank-style rules on crypto firms offering yield products. The debate centers on whether stablecoin issuers, which typically back tokens with reserves, should be regulated like federally insured banks that use deposits to make loans. Peter Schiff Says Bank Rules Do Not Fit Stablecoin […]

Mbappé Objects to France Stars’ Images Promoting Bookmaker Ahead of World Cup

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Several France internationals, led by Kylian Mbappé, are unhappy that their images were used in a World Cup betting promotion for Betclic, an official partner of the French football federation, according to L’Équipe. A grievance aimed at the federation, not the bookmaker French national-team players, led by Kylian Mbappé, are unhappy about the use of […]

JPMorgan: Strategy’s $1.7 Billion Dividend Bill Could Force More Bitcoin Sales

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JPMorgan warned that Strategy’s ability to fund roughly $1.7 billion in annual dividends could shape the crypto market’s second half, after the company sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022. A $1.7 Billion Question JPMorgan said the crypto market’s second-half performance will hinge in part on how Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) funds its roughly […]

Report: Seoul Police Raid Bithumb HQ in Probe Tied to Lawmaker’s Son

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Seoul police reportedly executed a second search warrant at Bithumb’s headquarters on Monday as investigators pressed deeper into a corruption probe centered on independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki. Second Raid in 4 Months The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit was said to have arrived at Bithumb’s Gangnam-gu offices on Monday morning, marking the […]

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $64K as Derivatives Traders Trigger $282.5M Liquidations

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Bitcoin successfully reclaimed the $64,000 threshold, reversing a brutal multi-day rout that had previously dragged it below $60,000. Bitcoin Reclaims $64,000 Amid Geopolitical Storm Bitcoin staged a resilient comeback, shrugging off a volley of escalating military exchanges between Israel and Iran to aggressively reclaim the $64,000 threshold. The cryptocurrency’s swift rebound offers a stark contrast […]

Warsh Faces His First Test June 17 as Traders Hunt for Hidden Signals in the Fed’s Dot Plot

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Traders on multiple prediction markets are pricing near-certainty that the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates unchanged at its June 16–17 meeting, even as a new Fed Chair steps into one of the most scrutinized policy seats in the world. Warsh Takes the Chair Kevin Warsh officially leads the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) for […]

Morgan Stanley and Galaxy Launch Crypto Lending Pathway Into Bitcoin ETPs

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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has launched a referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital for eligible clients seeking to lend crypto and receive spot crypto ETP shares. The setup is designed to make digital assets easier to integrate into traditional portfolios. Galaxy Opens $5M Crypto Lending Program to Morgan Stanley Wealth Clients Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is […]

ChatGPT, Grok and Claude Predict Where Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Could Land by Dec. 31

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2026 has delivered a difficult stretch for the crypto market, with each of the five largest crypto assets by market capitalization posting double-digit losses year to date. Out of the top five, solana ( SOL) has borne the brunt of the decline, shedding more than 47% since Jan. 1. To gain insight into where the […]

$2 Billion and Counting: Polymarket and Kalshi See Record Inflows Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kickoff

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The FIFA World Cup, expected to be one of the largest events in sports history, is already seeing huge trading volume in prediction markets as users seek to predict which team will win. Volumes for these contracts have reached nearly $2 billion in Kalshi and Polymarket. FIFA World Cup Derivatives Start Moving Billions in Prediction […]

After Buying More Bitcoin Than It Sold, Strategy Wins Dividend Approval as Holdings Hit 845,256 BTC

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Strategy secured approval to pay STRC dividends twice monthly as its bitcoin holdings climbed to 845,256 BTC. The move follows recent treasury activity and could reshape how income investors view the company’s preferred stock. Strategy’s STRC Shift Could Change How Investors Price Preferred Income After buying 1,550 BTC and selling 32 BTC one week earlier, […]

Sam Bankman-Fried Files Formal Trump Pardon Request as FTT Jumps 50%

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Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted FTX co-founder serving a 25-year federal prison sentence, formally submitted a presidential pardon application to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney on June 8, 2026. Breaking: Formal Petition Confirmed Bloomberg first reported the filing on Monday morning. The application is now visible on the DOJ’s public clemency […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $1.72B in Second-Largest Weekly Outflow Since Launch

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Crypto ETF flows stayed under pressure from June 1 to June 5, with bitcoin funds posting a fourth straight week of withdrawals and ether ETFs also ending firmly negative. The weakness was not uniform, however, as HYPE and XRP ETFs drew inflows while solana slipped back into redemptions. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $1.89B While […]

Bitcoin Punches Back Above $63K as Nasdaq Claws Back 1.3% From Worst Drop in a Year

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Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 Monday morning as institutional buyers stepped in and U.S. lawmakers advanced key crypto legislation, pushing the total digital asset market cap to $2.19 trillion. Institutions Buy the Dip Strategy purchased an additional 1,550 BTC for approximately $101 million, according to data circulating Monday. The move came as bitcoin traded near […]

Tom Lee Says AI Systems Will Lift Ethereum Demand as Bitmine Stacks 5.54M ETH

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies now controls 4.59% of the entire ethereum supply after accumulating 5.54 million ETH valued at approximately $9.04 billion at current prices. Holdings Overview The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company disclosed total crypto, cash, and “moonshot” holdings of $9.6 billion as of June 7, 2026. The breakdown includes 5,543,872 ETH at $1,630 per token, 204 […]

Is Bitcoin Bottoming? MVRV Falls to 1.1, Entering the ‘Cheap Zone’ That Marked Every Major Low Since 2018

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Bitcoin has slipped into what analysts call a “cheap zone,” with its market value to realized value (MVRV) ratio falling to 1.1, a 27-month low. A reading of this nature has historically preceded major market bottoms. A Reading Not Seen Since 2023 Cryptoquant analysts noted that bitcoin’s MVRV ratio has dropped to about 1.1, sitting […]

One Week After Selling 32 BTC, Strategy Buys 1,550 More for $101 Million

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Strategy has added 1,550 bitcoin to its treasury for approximately $101 million, bringing its total holdings to 845,256 BTC and its USD reserve to $1.0 billion. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor disclosed the purchase on X on June 8, 2026, sharing the company’s updated reserve figures. The announcement came exactly one week after Strategy’s first disclosed […]

South Korea Halts KOSPI Trading After 8.4% Crash Trips Circuit Breaker

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South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged 8.4% on Monday, triggering a rare circuit breaker that froze trading for 20 minutes as a global semiconductor selloff battered Asian markets and rattled risk assets, including crypto. A Rare Trading Halt The Korea Exchange activated a Level 1 circuit breaker at 9:03 a.m. local time, suspending trading for 20 […]

Trader Nails BTC Bottom: Buys $98.9M Bitcoin at $59,734 and Nets $3.5M Profit in Two Days

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A single whale bought 1,656 BTC worth about $98.9 million almost exactly at this month’s local bottom, then booked roughly $3.5 million in paper profit within two days as bitcoin rebounded. Buying the Exact Bottom The purchase landed as bitcoin carved out its weakest level of 2026, touching an intraday low near $59,100 on June […]

Ethereum OG Dumps $188M Near $2,040, Buys Back ETH 23% Cheaper

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A long-dormant Ethereum investor sold about $188 million in ether and related tokens just before this month’s market crash, then began buying back at sharply lower prices, completing a textbook round trip. A Well-Timed Exit The investor who has been holding coins since the network’s early days sold 60,000 ETH worth about $117.25 million and […]

Bitcoin’s Bounce to $64,000 Wipes out $320 Million in Crypto Shorts in 15 Minutes

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A sudden bitcoin rebound torched roughly $320 million worth of short positions across the crypto market in just 15 minutes, as bearish traders were caught offside by a fast reversal off the year’s lows. A 15-Minute Short Squeeze A little over $320,000,000 in shorts were liquidated from the crypto market in a single 15-minute window […]

Bitcoin Surges 5% to $64K, Settles Near $62.5K as Trump Says Netanyahu Must Accept Iran Deal

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Bitcoin climbed roughly 5% to around $64,000 on Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept a U.S.-brokered deal with Iran. Trump Says the Deal Is ‘Almost Complete’ The rally followed remarks in which Trump framed the agreement as a near-certainty and signaled he […]

This Week in Crypto Law (May 30, 2026)

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Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The final week of May illustrated a defining trend […]

The Single Skill Warren Buffett Looks for in His Best Employees

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Warren Buffett calls communication “extremely important” to maximizing potential, recalling how he pushed past public-speaking fears in his early 20s and urging constant improvement as he readied retirement in late 2025. Jeff Bezos likewise stresses rigorous writing, asking new hires for clear, structured memos with strong verbs and thematic paragraphs. Warren Buffett didn’t pad his […]

Bank of Israel Buys $801 Million in Rare Market Intervention to Halt the Shekel’s Surge

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The Bank of Israel purchased $801 million in May to stop the shekel from rising as the currency reached one of its strongest exchange rates against the U.S. dollar. Even so, the currency terminated May with its value rising by 4.6%. Israel’s Shekel Hits New Highs Even As Bank Of Israel Intervenes in FX Markets […]

BitMEX CEO Says Regulation Opens Doors but Liquidity Still Decides Winners

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The violent liquidation event on Oct. 10, 2025, was less about price action and more of a diagnostic test exposing the systemic risks of crypto’s deep structural fragmentation across centralized, decentralized, and disjointed collateral systems. Systemic Risk and Market Fragmentation When crypto markets suffer violent liquidations, public attention centers on headline numbers—billions wiped from open […]

Grayscale Warns Strategy May Struggle to Keep Buying Bitcoin

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Strategy’s bitcoin buying model is facing new scrutiny after Grayscale warned that current share prices could limit future accumulation. The concern followed a bitcoin sale, STRC dividend pressure, and questions over whether Strategy can keep funding purchases without stronger investor demand. Grayscale Flags Rising Risks to Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Machine Strategy’s bitcoin strategy is facing […]

1,878 BTC Moves Onchain as Noah Doe’s Declaratory Judgment Bid Unravels

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After a judge halted a default judgment Friday in the New York Supreme Court case Noah Doe v. John Does 1-39,069, several onchain wallets linked to the litigation have sprung into motion. On Sunday, Galaxy Research identified a wallet dormant since 2019 that transferred 1,878.5711 BTC, valued at $114.16 million, marking its first activity in […]

XRP Utility Moves Beyond Payments as XRPL Eyes Tokenized Stocks, Funds, Loans

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Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz said XRP utility is expanding as the XRP Ledger supports issued assets, tokenized real-world assets, and a growing range of financial products such as securities, funds, repos, and loans. ‘ XRP in a Minute’ Shows How XRPL Is Moving Beyond Basic Transfers Ripple published a new “ XRP in a […]

25 Lesser-Known Facts About Satoshi Nakamoto Drawn From Emails, Code, and Metadata

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Researchers have spent more than 15 years picking apart Satoshi Nakamoto’s emails, code commits, and PDF metadata, and what they found rarely surfaces in mainstream coverage. Researchers have combed through white paper PDF metadata, source code commits, private emails, forum archives, and blockchain data to build a picture of Bitcoin’s creator that goes well beyond […]

Expert Flags Bitcoin’s First Hashrate Bear Market as Network Sheds 145 EH/s

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With bitcoin prices sliding to levels not witnessed since February, the network’s hashrate has undergone a steep contraction, with 145 exahash per second (EH/s) exiting the system since the close of May. Hashprice Falls 27% in 30 Days as Miner Revenue Tightens Bitcoin’s computational strength has retreated notably since May 28, 2026, when the network […]

$2 Million Per Vessel: Inside Iran’s Massive USDT Toll Operation in the Strait of Hormuz

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Reports indicate that some of the payments could have been made in stablecoins, particularly Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin by market capitalization. The U.S. OFAC has warned that maritime companies executing such payments might be affected by upcoming sanctions. Iran Claims Hormuz Toll Booth Yields up to $2 Million Per Ship, Some Payments Made Using […]

100x Reversal? Strategy May Have Bought 3,200 BTC After Bitcoin Sale, Standard Chartered Says

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Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a large bitcoin buy on Monday, with estimates pointing to a buy of either 320 BTC or as much as 3,200 BTC. The outlook follows the company’s recent sale of 32 BTC and suggests a much larger accumulation could quickly shift attention back to institutional demand. Standard Chartered Sees […]

Here’s Why Bitcoin’s 50% Drop Looks Mild Next to What Several Altcoin Holders Are Sitting On

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This week, bitcoin took a trip to its lowest price tag of 2026, slipping to $59,100 per coin and now sitting a touch more than 50% below the leading crypto asset’s all-time high above $126,000. Meanwhile, a hefty slice of the altcoin crowd has endured far steeper markdowns, with many well-known digital assets nursing losses […]

Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down Rumors

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Strategy’s CEO rejected rumors that the company’s bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor’s continued bullish outlook on BTC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key market question after its bitcoin […]

‘Bottom Fishers’ Lift Bitcoin Above 2026 Low but Schiff Warns the Worst May Still Be Ahead

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While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall. This weekend, Schiff conducted a poll asking: “How low does bitcoin’s price have to fall before you bitcoiners concede that I’ve been right all along?” Among the […]

‘A Good Time to Add More Dots’: Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy’s Rare BTC Sale

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Michael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy’s bitcoin plans after the company’s rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy’s 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions. Saylor’s Post Refocuses Traders After Strategy’s Rare Bitcoin Sale Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has renewed […]

Gold and Silver Bleed 23% and 44% Despite US-Iran War and Rising CPI

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Gold and silver have shed a combined trillion dollars in market value from their January peaks, with gold trading near $4,331 per ounce and silver around $67.30 on June 5, even as a live geopolitical conflict and above-target inflation would traditionally push precious metals higher. How Far Prices Have Fallen Gold peaked at $5,608 per […]

Bitcoin Holds Above $59.1K Low as Short-Term Charts Signal Oversold Bounce Setup

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Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $61,822 on June 7, 2026, at 8:35 a.m. EDT, caught between a deeply oversold momentum reading on shorter timeframes and relentless selling pressure from moving averages across the daily chart. The technical picture this weekend is mixed but carries a clear bearish lean, with the $63,000 level standing as […]

Bitcoin’s Stumble Looks Graceful Next to Zcash’s Faceplant — Week in Review

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This editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week with a comment on each story. Bitcoin capitulated below its 200-week moving average with […]

Hut 8 Prices $4.25B Notes to Build 352MW Texas AI Data Center

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Hut 8 has priced $4.25 billion of senior secured notes to finance a large artificial intelligence (AI) data center project in Texas. The deal marks another major step in the company’s shift from bitcoin mining toward power-backed digital infrastructure. Hut 8 Raises $4.25B to Expand AI Infrastructure Beyond Bitcoin Mining Hut 8 has priced a […]

Travala Rolls out AI Concierge for 2.2M Hotels as Autonomous Travel Takes Shape

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Travala has launched an agentic AI travel protocol allowing autonomous agents to book more than 2.2 million hotels with minimal human intervention. Incentives and the Rise of Agentic Commerce Travala on June 5 launched what it calls the world’s first agentic AI travel protocol, allowing autonomous software agents to search, book, and pay for more […]

New Findings Reveal a Groundbreaking Creation That Redefines Our Understanding of Chance

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ETH Zurich researchers led by Renato Renner built a “perfect die” by entangling two qubits linked through a 30-meter tunnel with microwave photons, then refining the output with a two-source extractor. The Nature-published experiment yields random numbers whose unpredictability is certified by physics, pointing to applications in cryptography and gaming that classical generators cannot match. […]

From $255M to $13.7B in 6 Quarters: Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Massive Bet on AI Infrastructure

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Leopold Aschenbrenner just took Situational Awareness LP from $255M to $13.7B in only six quarters. His Q1 2026 filing dropped and one new move stands out as especially sharp. Full breakdown of what he’s doing with AI infrastructure stocks here ???? The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data […]

Bank of Russia Confirms September Rollout for Digital Ruble, With Top Banks ‘Ready and Connected’

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Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, highlighted that most private banks in Russia are ready to provide digital ruble services on September 1. The currency will integrate with the existing universal QR code payment system. Central Bank of Russia: Russian Banks Ready For Digital Ruble Launch While stablecoins have […]

7RCC Brings Bitcoin and Carbon Markets Together in New ETF Launch

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7RCC Global has launched BTCK, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines 80% bitcoin exposure with 20% regulated carbon credit futures. The fund gives investors a listed product that blends digital assets with environmental commodities. BTCK Debuts on NYSE Arca With 80% Bitcoin and 20% Carbon Credit Exposure 7RCC Global has brought one of the crypto […]

6 Senators Challenge 1,250% Bitcoin Capital Rule They Say Blocks Banks From Crypto

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A growing dispute in Washington over bank capital requirements could have major implications for institutional bitcoin adoption. Senators are challenging a 1,250% risk weight that they argue makes holding BTC prohibitively expensive for regulated banks. Senate Pressure Builds Over Bank Rules That Could Shape Bitcoin Access U.S. senators disclosed on June 4 a renewed push […]

Bitcoin Sell-off Theory Points to Spacex, OpenAI, Anthropic IPO Mania Draining Crypto Cash

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Bitcoin’s sharp decline is fueling debate over whether investors are selling liquid crypto positions to chase the Spacex IPO and emerging AI opportunities. The theory points to liquidity pressure, ETF outflows, and Strategy’s small BTC sale as contributing factors. Bitcoin Bleeds as Spacex IPO and AI Demand Spark Capital Rotation Debate Bitcoin’s steep weekly drop […]

Latam Insights: The US Claims Pix Restricts Trade, Plus Chile’s Massive $88M Crypto Takedown

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, the US targets Brazil’s Pix in a USTR report, Chile dismantles Tren de Aragua’s crypto laundering group, and a sugarcane-powered bitcoin mining project surges in Brazil. US Targets Brazil’s Pix: Trade Report Claims […]

BNB Chain Grows RWA Market 60% to $3.6B as Tokenized Treasuries Lead Q1

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BNB Chain’s first quarter showed a broader network mix, with real-world assets, stablecoins, and artificial intelligence (AI)-native applications gaining ground as trading cooled from Q4’s memecoin surge. The chain also delivered faster block times, lower fees, and stronger developer activity. BNB Chain Processes 1.29B Transactions as Stablecoins and RWAs Gain Ground BNB Chain entered 2026 […]

NY Court Pauses Default Judgment After Lawyer Argues 39,069 Bitcoin Wallets Were Not Abandoned

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A New York attorney intervened to stop what could have been the largest courtroom judgment in bitcoin in history, filing an amicus brief that persuaded a judge to freeze proceedings targeting nearly 40,000 dormant wallets collectively holding an estimated 3.8 million BTC. 2011-Era Coins Are Moving The legal battle is unfolding alongside a wave of […]

Ethereum Co-Founder Joseph Lubin’s Wallet Stirs After 3 Years, Moving 80,001 ETH Worth $121.6M

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A wallet linked to Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin transferred 80,001 ether, after more than three years of inactivity. The movement landed as ETH changed hands at a local low of $1,520 earlier this week. A Long-Dormant Wallet Wakes Up The wallet still holds 243,300 ETH worth roughly $370 million, and the 80,001 ETH that exited […]

Bhutan Offloads 738 Bitcoin Worth $44.88M as Sovereign Drawdown Meets a $60K BTC

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The Royal Government of Bhutan has shifted another 738 bitcoin worth roughly $44.88 million on June 6, extending a months-long drawdown of the Himalayan kingdom’s state BTC reserves. A Repeated Pattern of State Transfers Government-linked wallets have moved bitcoin repeatedly through 2026, with all of the activity managed through Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the […]

Zcash to Worldcoin: ZachXBT Says Arthur Hayes Turned 4 Token Calls Into ‘Exit Liquidity’

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Onchain investigator ZachXBT accused BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes of turning his own audience into “exit liquidity,” saying Hayes most recently promoted Worldcoin token (WLD) and then sold it shortly afterward, capping a roughly 15-day stretch in which he exited four publicly hyped positions. A Familiar Sequence of Hype and Exit ZachXBT leveled the charge in […]

Michael Saylor Sees 4 Bitcoin Ideologies Testing BTC’s Future

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Bitcoin’s next chapter may be shaped by four competing visions for how the network should grow. Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s framework argues that decisions around adoption, innovation, and decentralization could influence BTC’s role in the global financial system. 4 Bitcoin Camps Put BTC’s Future Path Under New Scrutiny Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael […]

Zcash Bug Discovered, Binance Predictions Trillions in Tokenized Equity Inflows, and More – Week In Review

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Forward Industries moved $32 million in SOL to Coinbase Prime, reviving fears that the largest corporate Solana holder could add fresh sell pressure while sitting deep underwater. Zcash then faced a double blow as developers patched a critical counterfeit-minting bug and Arthur Hayes exited his position, deepening the selloff. Meanwhile, major U.S. banks explored tokenized […]

Bitcoin Risks $55K Slide as Analyst Doubles Down on $100K Target

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Bitcoin is testing a critical support area as investors assess whether the $60,000 level can hold. A strategist said a break lower could bring $55,000 into focus, while maintaining support could help preserve the case for a $100,000 year-end target. Why Bitcoin’s Key Support Zone Could Define the Next Market Move Bitcoin could revisit $55,000 […]

‘Fiat Is a Sham’: Hunter Biden Goes Viral With Explosive Praise for Crypto and Blockchain

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After criticizing the Donald Trump Administration’s actions on social media, Biden stressed that it would use Hyperliquid as a tool to fight the Democrats’ anti- crypto army. He also stated that Andreas Antonopoulos’ book opened his eyes to crypto and that politicians underestimated crypto’s true value. Hunter Biden Talks Crypto on Social Media Hunter Biden, […]

South Korean Traders Push Bitcoin Into Its Deepest Discount Since 2021

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As bitcoin slipped to a 2026 low of $59,100, market data reveals that BTC priced against the South Korean won has been changing hands at a discount. In fact, the Kimchi premium has vanished, and bitcoin has been trading below global market prices in South Korea for nearly a month. Nearly a Month of Discounts […]

Goldman Sachs, Apex Group, and Archax Build Institutional Tokenized Real Estate Fund

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Goldman Sachs has launched a blockchain-native tokenized real estate fund on its GS DAP platform, partnering with Apex Group, Archax, LRC Group, and Ownera to bring regulated onchain share issuance to European real estate investors. The fund, formally structured as the LRC Tokenized Real Estate Fund SCSp, SICAV-RAIF, is domiciled in Luxembourg and distributed across […]

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $326M as BTC Sinks to $59K and Ether Slides Toward $1,500

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U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded $326 million in net outflows on June 5, while U.S. spot ether ETFs lost $5.97 million. The fresh redemptions resumed selling pressure barely a day after both products had snapped long outflow streaks. Outflows Return After a Brief Reprieve Spot ETFs are regulated funds that hold bitcoin or […]

Securitize Moves Toward NYSE Listing After SEC Clears Merger Filing

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The SEC has declared effective the registration statement tied to Securitize’s planned merger with Cantor Equity Partners II. If shareholders approve the deal, the tokenization firm is expected to list on the NYSE under the ticker SECZ. Securitize Expands Wall Street Tokenization Push as SEC Clears SPAC Deal Securitize is a step closer to becoming […]

Decade-Old Bitcoin Wallets Reemerge and Shift $37 Million as BTC Hits 2026 Low

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As bitcoin slipped to its lowest level of 2026, a sizable cache of long-dormant wallets stirred for the first time in years, transferring funds amid pressured market conditions. Roughly 599.76 BTC, valued at $37.04 million, was moved from wallets originally established in 2014 and 2017. Ancient Bitcoin 2014 Wallet Stirs A dormant bitcoin ( BTC) […]

Hype-Driven Rallies Unwind: NEAR and WLD Round-Trip as Zcash Rebounds 18% From Its 50% Drop

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Two of the crypto market’s hottest recent rallies have fully unwound, with Near Protocol’s NEAR and the Worldcoin token WLD round-tripping to their pre-rally levels, even as Zcash’s ZEC rebounded roughly 18% in 24 hours following a near-50% crash. Zcash Whipsaws On an Orchard Pool Flaw The sharpest swing belonged to zcash given ZEC had […]

RSI Crashes to 16 as Bitcoin Consolidates Near $61,000 After $59.1K Low

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Bitcoin clawed its way back from a sharp weekend sell-off after bears briefly dragged the price to $59,100, triggering a volatile 24-hour swing before buyers reclaimed ground and lifted the asset above $61,600. As of 8 a.m. EDT on June 6, 2026, over the last hour, bitcoin is changing hands between $60,800 to $61,000 on […]

Ed Craven Says Kick’s Partner Program Doesn’t Reward Gambling Streams

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Kick co-founder Ed Craven told a gambling streamer that the platform’s Kick Partner Program does not reward viewership from Slots or Casino streams, urging him to broadcast other categories instead. The reply is a rare on-record acknowledgment from the Stake and Kick co-founder that the program excludes the gambling content the platform is known for. […]

Etherfi and Plume Launch $100M RWA Vault Backed by Blackrock and Fidelity

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Etherfi and Plume have launched a real-world asset vault to provide eligible users with access to institutional-grade yield via regulated infrastructure. The product begins with a $25 million cap and is part of a broader $100 million deployment into Plume’s RWA platform. Plume Powers New Etherfi Vault Connecting DeFi Users to Institutional Yield Etherfi and […]

‘Too Many Coincidences’: Polymarket Accuses Kalshi of Corporate Espionage

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Polymarket has accused its archrival Kalshi of corporate espionage, alleging in a New York Post report that the federally regulated exchange serially copied its product launches and may be watching its SoHo offices. The crypto-native platform says it opened an internal probe and kept a dossier of suspicious incidents, and even tinted its windows. Kalshi […]

Spectra Rolls $4.88M Into New XRP Yield Market as Flare Keeps Liquidity Intact

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An XRP-denominated fixed-term yield market on the Flare Network recently completed a liquidity rollover with zero market interruption. Metavault Architecture Eliminates Operational Friction An XRP-denominated, fixed-term yield market on the Flare Network has successfully executed a seamless liquidity rollover without market interruption, representing a notable structural advance for decentralized fixed-term financial primitives. Overnight from June […]

‘Unacceptable’: Argentina’s Probe Into Libra Token Frozen Over Lack of Tech Tools

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At the request of Eduardo Taiano, the public prosecutor in charge of the case, the Specialized Cybercrime Prosecutor’s Office (UFECI) stressed that it lacked the tools necessary to complete a forensic on-chain probe focusing on relevant wallets active at the time of Libra’s launch. Probe On Libra Token Stalls On Lack Of Resources The ongoing […]

Hundreds of Millions in Bitcoin at Center of Violent Kidnapping Plot

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A kidnapping and Lamborghini carjacking tied to a theft of hundreds of millions of dollars in bitcoin are now central to a federal criminal case, highlighting the real-world dangers that can emerge from high-stakes cryptocurrency disputes. A Bitcoin Theft Became the Focus of a Violent Federal Case The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said this […]

CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Race to Lock in US Crypto Rules

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The CLARITY Act push is gaining momentum as lawmakers seek federal rules for digital asset markets. The proposal has attracted support from congressional leaders, industry organizations, consumer-focused groups, national security veterans, and President Donald Trump. CLARITY Act Push Gains Momentum as Lawmakers Warn of Global Stakes Momentum behind the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY […]

Polymarket CMO Used Personal PayPal to Pay Influencers, POLITICO Reports

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Polymarket’s chief marketing officer sent more than $2.5 million through a personal PayPal account to over 800 people in 14 months, including at least $350,000 to influencers who promoted the crypto prediction market on X without disclosing they were paid, POLITICO reports. $2.5 Million Through a Personal PayPal Account According to a POLITICO investigation published […]

USDT Hits Near 100% Market Share in Key Latam Markets, New Oobit Report Reveals

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A recent report by Oobit disclosed that in almost all Latam markets, most stablecoin transactions were completed using USDT, which acts as the de facto dollar proxy in the region. In addition, the company highlighted that the region’s use of stablecoins was akin to cash. Oobit Highlights Tether’s Domain Of Latam’s Stablecoin Markets USDT, in […]

Why Is Bitcoin Crashing? Worst Week of 2026, $59,100 Low, and More Than Half of All BTC Now in the Red

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Bitcoin fell to its lowest price of 2026 on Friday, touching $59,100 intraday as over 351,000 traders were liquidated across crypto markets in a single 24-hour window. Bitcoin Falls 19% in 7 Days and Touches $59,100 The move extended a sharp selloff that has taken bitcoin down 19.3% in seven days, 22.2% in the past […]

Ethereum Drags Altcoins Below $880B as 22% Weekly Slide Shakes Trader Confidence

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A broad crypto sell-off on Friday dragged the total altcoin market capitalization down to $880 billion. Zcash was the hardest-hit major token, crashing over 40% to $264.80. Market Bloodbath Drags Altcoin Cap Below $1 Trillion The mayhem that characterized the cryptocurrency market on Friday saw several high-cap altcoins log double-digit losses, resulting in the aggregate […]

Chile Busts $88 Million Crypto Laundering Ring Tied to the Sanctioned Tren de Aragua Cartel

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An investigation that has been active since 2024 identified an 18-man money-laundering group that used several bank accounts, irregular companies, and cryptocurrency remittances to launder funds from the illegal activities of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua group. Chile Shuts Down $88 Million Crypto Money Laundering Group Linked To Tren de Aragua A two-year investigation has […]

Bitcoin Slides Below $60K as Traders Trigger $1.57B Liquidation Wave Across Crypto

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Bitcoin dropped below $60,000 amid a broader crypto market sell-off that erased $200 billion in total market value and triggered $1.57 billion in leveraged liquidations. Liquidations Pass the Billion-Dollar Mark Bitcoin plunged below $60,000 on Friday amid a market-wide sell-off that shaved approximately $200 billion from the crypto economy. According to Bitstamp data, the cryptocurrency […]

TRX Spot Listing Launches on Bitnomial, Supporting Regulated U.S. Access to TRON

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 5, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today announced the spot listing of TRX, the native utility token of the TRON network, on Bitnomial, a CFTC -regulated U.S. exchange and clearinghouse. The listing […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: US-China Competition Is ‘the Best Thing to Happen to America Since the Cold War’

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong believes competition with China “might be the best thing to happen to America since the cold war,” arguing the rivalry will jolt a complacent U.S. back into excellence. A Bullish Take on Great-Power Rivalry Brian Armstrong, chief executive of the largest U.S. crypto exchange, framed the intensifying contest with China as […]

XRP Sell-off Hits $1.09 as Traders Face Fresh Downside Risk

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XRP is testing support near $1.09 as persistent selling pressure keeps the token pinned near recent lows. Weak momentum and bearish technical signals continue to favor the downside. XRP Downtrend Deepens as Sellers Keep Control At 10:14 a.m. ET on June 5, XRP was trading at $1.110, near its recent low of $1.091, after extending […]

Blackrock Ends Bitcoin ETF Selloff as IBIT Pulls in $48M After 13 Red Days

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Crypto ETF flows turned more constructive on Thursday, June 4, as bitcoin and ether funds snapped long outflow streaks with fresh inflows. HYPE ETFs extended their own winning run, while XRP returned to positive territory, and solana saw only a minor exit. HYPE ETFs Extend Winning Streak to 16 Days With $12M in Fresh Inflows […]

Unchained Summit Vietnam Wraps Two Days of High-Level Dialogue on Web3, Digital Assets in Da Nang

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PRESS RELEASE. Unchained Summit Vietnam 2026 concluded its two-day programme at Furama Resort, Da Nang, bringing together delegates from over 43 countries for an intensive exchange on digital assets, blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and the regulatory frameworks shaping the next phase of the global digital economy. Wednesday, 5 June 2026, Da Nang, Vietnam: Organised by […]

Binance Research: Crypto Exchanges Could Funnel $5 Trillion of New Equity Capital Into Markets

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Crypto exchanges could channel as much as $5 trillion in fresh equity capital into global markets over the next five years, according to Binance Research, which found nearly 93% of Binance’s stock-trading users come from emerging markets. Exchanges as the New Gateway to Stocks In much of the developing world, opening a conventional brokerage account […]

Largest Solana Treasury Moves $32M in SOL to Coinbase Prime While Sitting $1.13B Underwater

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Forward Industries, the largest corporate holder of SOL, has moved 455,784 SOL worth about $31.87 million to Coinbase Prime, its first major transfer in a month, all while sitting roughly $1.13 billion underwater on the position. A $32 Million Transfer Reignites Sell-off Fears Forward Industries, the Nasdaq-listed firm that built the largest corporate SOL treasury, […]

Arthur Hayes Dumps His Entire ZEC Bag After Orchard Exploit, Prices Down Nearly 50%

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Arthur Hayes has sold his entire ZEC position following the Zcash Orchard pool exploit, declaring that “the Holy Trinity is dead.” The high-profile exit has deepened a selloff that has knocked ZEC down nearly 47% over the past day. A High-Conviction Trade Unwinds BitMEX co-founder and one of crypto’s most-followed macro voices, Arthur Hayes told […]

HYPE Whales Pull $64.9M off Exchanges as One Trader’s $46.5M Short Bet Backfires

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Hyperliquid whales are accumulating, with one wallet withdrawing $64.9 million worth of HYPE from exchanges in three days. Meanwhile, a trader who lost $46.5 million shorting the token flipped long and is down another $840,000. Whales Quietly Stack HYPE Large holders are pulling HYPE off exchanges at a steady clip, suggesting accumulation rather than an […]

American Men Lead Crypto Adoption as 31% Prioritize Privacy Over Banking Norms

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A new study found 51% of U.S. crypto wallet users are systematically replacing legacy banks with digital assets for everyday financial tasks. The Rise of Daily Digital Transactions Traditional banks are not necessarily being fired by American consumers—they are just slowly being left behind, one daily task at a time. According to a new study […]

Zcash Patches Critical Bug Enabling Unlimited Counterfeit ZEC Minting as Price Crashes 41%

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Zcash developers have patched a critical flaw in the Orchard shielded pool that a security researcher showed could forge an unlimited supply of counterfeit ZEC. The token fell more than 40% as the disclosure came to light. A Forgery Flaw Hidden Since 2022 Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox confirmed that security researcher Taylor Hornby had uncovered […]

He Cracked the Code to Winning the Lottery 14 Times With a Hidden Method

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On February 15, 1992, in Virginia, Romanian mathematician Stefan Mandel and his associates scooped $27 million after blanketing every lottery combination with tickets financed by a network of investors. It was the peak of a 14-jackpot run spanning Romania, the UK, and Australia, before regulators in Australia and France rewrote rules that now make the […]

Spacecoin Lands Vietnam Partnership With $100M Annual Revenue Goal

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Spacecoin has signed an exclusive agreement with DETI Technology to bring decentralized satellite telecoms to Vietnam. The partners are targeting at least $100 million in annual revenue once the project reaches commercial operation. Spacecoin Teams With DETI to Bring Satellite Telecoms and AI to Vietnam Spacecoin has signed an exclusive memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s […]

US Targets Brazil’s Pix: Trade Report Claims Instant Payment System Restricts American Commerce

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The Trump Administration has proposed imposing 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigation alleges that Brazil “has unfairly disadvantaged U.S. companies engaged in competing electronic payment services” by promoting Pix. Brazil Faces 25% Tariffs For Establishing Pix Pix, Brazil’s flagship instant payment system, has returned to […]

JPMorgan, Citi and America’s Biggest Banks Plan Tokenized Deposit Network: Report

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The largest U.S. banks are reportedly planning a joint tokenized deposit network set to launch in 2027, positioning regulated bank money directly against stablecoins. Banks Pool Resources Through The Clearing House According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and other major commercial banks are backing the […]

Texas Halts Alleged Crypto Pyramid Scheme After ‘Zero-Risk’ Millionaire Promises

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Texas regulators targeted an alleged crypto investment and MLM scheme that promised millionaire status, passive income, and high monthly returns through recruitment and trading codes. The order also cites withdrawal fees, investor lockups, and claims of low-risk, AI-assisted trading. Texas Order Flags Crypto Returns, Recruitment, and Investor Lockups The Texas State Securities Board stated on […]

Peter Brandt Warns Bitcoin May Drop Further as October Becomes Key Window

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Bitcoin has reached Peter Brandt’s February downside target, but the veteran trader says BTC could still move lower before forming a tradable bottom. In an earlier outlook, he projected a potential $300,000 to $500,000 bitcoin peak in 2029. Peter Brandt Says Bitcoin May Not Find a Tradable Low Until October Bitcoin’s latest drop has returned […]

Ripple Broadens RLUSD’s Multichain Reach, Opening New Institutional Liquidity

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Ripple USD’s multichain expansion strengthens RLUSD’s position in blockchain-based finance as Wormhole enables native movement across supported ecosystems. The integration gives institutions and developers wider access to compliant dollar liquidity for payments, tokenization, and cross-chain operations. Ripple’s Stablecoin Expansion Pushes RLUSD Across Multiple Blockchain Ecosystems Ripple shared on X on June 4 that its U.S. […]

Fannie Mae-Backed Bitcoin Mortgage Heads Nationwide

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A first-of-its-kind bitcoin-backed mortgage has entered the U.S. housing market. Coinbase and Better funded the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage using bitcoin collateral, creating a new option for homebuyers with wealth held in digital assets. Bitcoin Collateral Moves From Crypto Portfolios Into Home Lending The first Fannie Mae-backed bitcoin mortgage has been funded, clearing the way […]

Sugarcane-Powered Bitcoin Mine to Launch in Brazil With Tether Backing

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The project, managed by Adecoagro, an agricultural powerhouse, will constitute one of the first initiatives of its kind in Latam. Matheus Lechuga, project manager at Adecoagro, stated that at this first stage, the company seeks to achieve energy efficiency. Tether-owned Adecoagro to Pilot Sugarcane-Fueled Bitcoin Mining in Brazil Mining companies are migrating to cheaper, greener […]

Pred Opens to Public as $5M Beta Volume Fuels World Cup Sports Trading Push

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Peer-to-peer decentralized sports trading exchange, Pred, has officially opened to public access to its platform. The public debut just a few days before the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beta Engagement and Performance Metrics Pred, a peer-to-peer sports trading exchange built on the Base blockchain network, opened public access on June 4 […]

Polymarket Traders Put 62% Odds on Bitcoin Dropping Below $60K This June

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Traders across multiple prediction markets are pricing a significant downside move for bitcoin well ahead of any recovery toward six figures. As of 3:30 p.m. EDT on June 4, 2026, bitcoin is trading at $63,826, down roughly 2.8% on the day. The price level has become a focal point on Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad markets, […]

Solo Bitcoin Miners Keep Pocketing Full Block Rewards in 2026: Here’s How

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Solo bitcoin miners running desktop-sized hardware are still finding full blocks in 2026, and the data from several active solo mining pools makes clear this is no longer a fluke. A Recent Solo Win Puts the Spotlight Back on Home Mining A solo miner hit a bitcoin block recently, collecting the full 3.125 BTC subsidy […]

FG Nexus Dumps 36,025 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Losses Top $85M

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FG Nexus has lost more than $85 million on its ethereum treasury strategy after buying ETH near last year’s highs and selling much of the position at lower prices. The losses highlight the pressure facing public companies that turned to ether as a reserve asset. FG Nexus’ $196M Ethereum Bet Backfires as Losses Surpass $85M […]

Bitcoin Traders Dump Long Bets as $636M Gets Wiped Out in One-Day Rout

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After a flash crash toward $61,000, bitcoin briefly rebounded to $64,600 before stabilizing just under $64,000. Despite trimming its losses, it remained down 3.2% daily, 14% weekly, and nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026. Volatility Grips Bitcoin After Flash Crash After plunging to $61,310 late Wednesday, bitcoin quickly reversed the losses, and by midnight it was […]

$3 Trillion AI IPO Wave Could Pull Capital From Bitcoin as Investors Chase New Market Giants

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Bitcoin traded just above $63,000 on Thursday around 12 p.m. EDT, after shedding 17% over the past fortnight, as investors increasingly weigh the potential impact of a historic wave of artificial intelligence (AI) public offerings expected to hit markets over the coming months. 3 AI Mega-IPOs Could Redirect Billions At the center of the discussion […]

Visa and Mastercard to Halt Operations in Cuba Following Sweeping US Sanctions

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The Central Bank of Cuba announced that the interruption of the credit companies’ activities was linked to the suspension of foreign bank services that processed these transactions. The bank stressed this was a consequence of the expanded sanctions regime on Cuba. Mastercard And Visa Stop Processing Payments In Cuba Mastercard and Visa, two of the […]

Coinbase Freezes $3M in Crypto as Scam Crackdown Hits Global Fraud Networks

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Coinbase froze more than $3 million in crypto tied to Southeast Asian scam networks as federal officials expanded a wider fraud crackdown. The DOJ-backed effort also involved major tech companies, law enforcement agencies, and infrastructure providers. How Coinbase’s $3M Freeze Fits Into a Wider DOJ Scam Crackdown Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) said June 3 […]

Who Sold Bitcoin During the Crash? Coinshares Reveals Who’s Really Selling Bitcoin ETFs

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Professional investors cut their bitcoin ETF exposure sharply during the first quarter of 2026, but fresh filings show banks, advisors, and sovereign entities continued adding positions despite a deep market downturn. The Great Bitcoin ETF Shakeout, Coinshares Shows Which Investors Lost Conviction According to a recent report from Coinshares Digital Asset Analyst Matt Kimmell, professional […]

$1 Trillion Payments Giant Visa Tests Private Stablecoin Settlement for Institutions

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Visa has launched a proof-of-concept initiative with stablecoin infrastructure provider Brale to evaluate private, blockchain-based settlement for institutional payment flows using the SBC stablecoin on the Canton Network. Visa Expands Stablecoin Strategy The collaboration centers on SBC, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Brale, and will examine whether privacy-enabled blockchain infrastructure can support faster and […]

Asian Food Company DDC Now Holds 2,804 BTC After Adding 90 More Bitcoin

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DDC Enterprise Limited, the NYSE-listed Asian food platform behind the Daydaycook brand, disclosed on June 3, 2026, that it acquired an additional 90 BTC, bringing total corporate bitcoin holdings to 2,804 BTC. Another Dip Buy as Holdings Near 3,000 BTC The company announced the purchase via its official X account with the note: “When the […]

Traders Eye $61K as Bitcoin’s Last Defense Before a Drop to the High $50Ks

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At 8:30 a.m. EDT, bitcoin traded at $63,444 on June 4, 2026, with its relative strength index ( RSI) registering just 17 and all 14 tracked moving averages pointing lower, placing the $61,310 swing low at the center of every active trader’s attention. The technical picture is uniformly bearish across the daily, 4-hour, and 1-hour […]

Apple, Meta, SpaceX and Coinbase Join DOJ Operation, Shutting Down 1.4 Million Scam Accounts

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The U.S. Justice Department said a joint public-private operation disrupted more than 1.4 million accounts linked to Southeast Asian scam networks. The effort also helped freeze more than $3.8 million in cryptocurrency tied to funds stolen from Americans. DOJ Targets Southeast Asia Scam Networks, Freezing $3.8M in Stolen Crypto The U.S. Justice Department said it […]

Premier League Gambling Ban Pushes Sponsors Down as Midnite Backs Relegated Wolves

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Midnite will become Wolverhampton Wanderers’ front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 season, the club’s 150th, in a deal that shows British football’s gambling-sponsorship money is expected to flow down the pyramid as the Premier League’s voluntary front-of-shirt betting ban takes hold. Gambling Money Flows to the Second Division UK sportsbook and online casino Midnite has agreed […]

Crypto Holders Avoid Israel’s Tax Program, Exposing Just $50.7M of Hidden Capital

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Israel’s latest voluntary disclosure program is drawing little participation from crypto holders, with new data showing that only a small share of undeclared digital‑asset wealth is being reported. Broad Underperformance Across All Assets Israel’s push to surface undeclared cryptocurrency holdings is falling far short of expectations, with new data showing that taxpayers are largely avoiding […]

Bitdeer Breaks Ground on 100 MW Alberta Site With on-Site Gas Power

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Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) has started construction on a vertically integrated energy and computing facility in Alberta, advancing a project that reflects how bitcoin miners are increasingly pairing data centers with dedicated power generation as demand from AI workloads reshapes the market for electricity and digital infrastructure. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The […]

Bitmine Targets $300M in Preferred Stock to Stack More ETH, Yields 9.50%

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) announced plans Wednesday to raise $300 million through a new 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock offering, its latest capital markets move to expand the world’s largest corporate ethereum treasury. The Offering The said it company filed a preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC on June 3, 2026, pricing 3,000,000 […]

Coinbase Ventures Invests in ENA as Ethena Scales USDe Beyond $1B

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Coinbase Ventures has purchased ENA on the open market as Coinbase and Ethena prepare to launch new onchain finance and savings products. The partnership could bring Ethena’s products to Coinbase’s user base of more than 100 million people. Coinbase Ventures Buys ENA as Ethena Targets 100M Coinbase Users Coinbase Ventures has taken a position in […]

George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn’t Show

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Former U.S. congressman George Santos publicly promised he would attend President Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then quietly bet on Kalshi that he would not, according to people familiar with his trades. The prediction market froze his account and referred the case to two federal regulators, both of whom have opened insider-trading […]

Community Clashes Over Strategy’s First Bitcoin Sale in 4 Years as MSTR Craters 7%

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Strategy Inc. sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 for roughly $2.5 million, its first disclosed net bitcoin disposal since December 2022, according to a June 1 Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For the first time in four years, Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the man who built […]

SEC Commissioner Challenges Blockchain Oversight Push That Could Shape Crypto Rules

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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce challenged broad oversight of blockchain infrastructure, arguing securities rules should not automatically reach neutral networks, open-source code, or noncustodial tools. Her remarks framed crypto regulation around control, custody, and discretion. Why the SEC’s Blockchain Boundary Fight Could Reshape Crypto Rules A June 3 speech from U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

XRP Falls Sharply as Traders Brace for Deeper Crypto Sell-Off

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XRP extended its decline, testing support near the $1.14 level, as heavy long liquidations, persistent selling pressure, and a series of lower highs reinforced the cryptocurrency’s bearish market structure. XRP Price Slides as Selling Pressure Intensifies At 10:09 p.m. on June 3, XRP was trading at $1.15712, extending a sharp decline that has dominated recent […]

Ripple Expands RLUSD Into Turkey as a $200B Crypto Market Signals Bigger Stablecoin Demand

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RLUSD, Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin, has launched in Turkey via local crypto platforms, giving enterprises regulated access to digital dollars. The rollout supports payments, liquidity, collateral management, and tokenization in a market with roughly $200 billion in annual crypto volume. RLUSD Enters Turkey Through Local Platforms Serving Crypto Users Ripple said its USD-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, is […]

$1.2B Liquidated as Bitcoin Tests $62.5K Support Amid Sharp Crypto Selloff

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Bitcoin hovered under the $63,000 mark late June 3 after a steep selloff erased more than $1.2 billion in leveraged crypto positions during the past 24 hours. Data from Coinglass shows total liquidations reached approximately $1.12 billion over the last day, with long traders absorbing the overwhelming majority of the damage. Nearly $949 million in […]

Robert Kiyosaki Asks How Government Taking 40% of Your Money Still Ends up Trillions in Debt

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Robert Kiyosaki questioned how a government that takes “40% of everyone’s money” can still accumulate massive debt. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author pointed to America’s growing debt burden, arguing that strong tax collections have not prevented Washington from borrowing heavily. Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Turns a 40% Tax Claim Into a Debt Warning […]

160 National Security Veterans Back CLARITY Act as Senate Crypto Battle Reaches Critical Stage

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Pressure over the CLARITY Act is rising as 160 former national security, intelligence, and law enforcement professionals back the crypto market structure bill. The Senate faces growing calls to advance rules tying digital asset oversight to national security. Crypto Rules Debate Intensifies as Senate Faces CLARITY Act Pressure Pressure is rising in Washington over the […]

XRP Turns 14: Ripple CEO Calls It the ‘Honor of a Lifetime’ to Be Part of the XRP Family

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XRP’s 14th anniversary renewed attention on Ripple’s strategy and the crypto’s long-running community support. The milestone comes as Mastercard’s settlement plans add fresh enterprise relevance to XRPL. XRP Anniversary Highlights Community Growth and Long-Term Payments Ambitions XRP has turned 14, marking a milestone that has renewed attention on the digital asset’s longevity and role in […]

Tether Backs $1M in Gold Rewards as First Gold-Backed Visa Card Goes Live

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Tether and Fasset have launched what they describe as the world’s first gold-backed neobanking Visa card, giving users a way to spend fiat at merchants worldwide while accumulating tokenized gold through cashback and automatic round-ups. Gold Becomes Spendable According to Tether’s announcement, the card runs on the Visa network, accepted wherever Visa is used globally. […]

XRP Drops to $1.188 YTD Low as Traders Absorb $14M Blow From Liquidation Wave

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On June 3, XRP hit a new year-to-date low of $1.188 amid a broader crypto sell-off, down nearly 34% for the year, before stabilizing just under $1.22. XRP Hits New Year-to-Date Low On June 3, XRP dipped below $1.20 amid a market-wide sell-off that also saw bitcoin tap its lowest price since early February. Market […]

Nineteen New AI Billionaires Worth $59.3 Billion. Will the Boom Make You Rich?

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Nineteen new American AI billionaires now hold a combined $59.3 billion, a second wave following the founders of OpenAI, Anthropic and DeepSeek. The haul stems from specialized models powering startups such as OpenEvidence (100+ million medical consultations), Reflection AI’s coding agents, and Mercor, which scaled revenue from $100 million in 2025 to $1 billion in […]

Bitwise Model Shows Bitcoin Is Deeply Underpriced at $224K Fair Value Amid Debt Crisis

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Bitcoin is currently trading roughly $150,000 below what Bitwise Europe’s sovereign default model says it is worth. That gap widened in May as the price climbed to $83,000 before $1 billion in exchange-traded product (ETP) outflows dragged it back to $72,000, leaving the market compressed at a structural crossroads. Bitcoin Hit $83K Then Crashed to […]

WSJ: Hyperliquid Has Become Wall Street’s Go-to Weekend and After-Hours Perps Venue

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Hyperliquid is emerging as a key weekend and after-hours venue for Wall Street traders to trade perpetual futures, the Wall Street Journal reported, as round-the-clock onchain markets pull activity away from traditional exchanges. When the Markets Close, Hyperliquid Stays Open Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange ( DEX) built for perpetual futures, has become a destination for […]

Bitcoin Fear Index Crashes to 11 as Traders Debate $50K Floor

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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunged to 11 on June 3, 2026, one of the lowest sentiment readings in months, as bitcoin traded near $65,853 and traders publicly debated whether $50,000 is next. Fear Takes Over Bitcoin is down roughly 2 to 3% in the last 24 hours and approximately 8 to 12% over […]

Bitcoin Drops 10% in 3 Days, Falls Below $66K as $500M Liquidation Wave Hits

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Bitcoin fell sharply for a third straight day, sliding below $66,000 on Wednesday and wiping out all of its April gains. Bitcoin Erases April Gains Bitcoin’s downward slide continued on Wednesday as the cryptocurrency dipped below $66,000, erasing its April gains. The digital currency plunged from just over $67,700 to an intraday low of $65,362—a […]

UK FCA Flags Crypto Sponsorship Risks for Premier League Clubs

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority has warned football clubs that sponsorship deals with unauthorised crypto and trading firms could expose them to legal and reputational risks. The regulator said clubs must do more to protect fans from potentially unsafe financial promotions. FCA Targets Unauthorised Crypto Firms Using Football Deals to Reach UK Fans Britain’s financial […]

Bitcoin Miners Hit $1.08B in May Revenue, Then Prices Pull the Floor Away

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Bitcoin miners finally had something to celebrate, delivering their strongest revenue gain in four months as May lifted earnings beyond the $1 billion mark for the first time since January. Current revenue, however, has cooled considerably, with bitcoin slipping below the $66,000 mark on Tuesday before staging a modest recovery the following day. Miners Feel […]

Report: Payments Giants Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Back Stablecoin Platform for Faster Payments

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Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly backing a new shared stablecoin platform aimed at faster, cheaper cross-border settlement, according to a Coindesk report published Wednesday by reporter Ian Allison, citing three people familiar with the plans. Payments Giants Eye Shared Stablecoin Infrastructure The platform, which has not been officially announced and carries no confirmed name, […]

Kraken Unlocks US-Listed IPO Access for Retail Crypto Users Across 100+ Countries

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Kraken’s parent company Payward is opening U.S.-listed initial public offering (IPO) allocations at the offering price to retail investors around the world through its xStocks tokenized equities framework. The announcement, made on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, positions xStocks as the first crypto-native infrastructure to give everyday investors access to a corner of capital markets that […]

Anchorage Digital Powers Custody for New Real Finance Assets as Tokenization Grows

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Anchorage Digital has partnered with Real Finance to support the full lifecycle of tokenized real-world assets. Building a Unified Institutional Framework The federally chartered crypto bank Anchorage Digital has partnered with Real Finance, an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world asset tokenization, to support the full lifecycle of tokenized assets. The companies said the […]

Aave Says Operations Back to Normal as $300M Backstop Replaces Drained Assets

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Decentralized finance protocol Aave recently revealed that it has fully restored liquidity to its lending pools following a $300 million cross-chain exploit. The Anatomy of the Exploit Decentralized finance ( DeFi) pioneer Aave has successfully restored full liquidity to its lending pools, capping off an aggressive multi-week stabilization effort following a $300 million cross-chain exploit […]

Mastercard Opens Stablecoin Settlement to 6 Partners Across USDC, RLUSD and PYUSD

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Mastercard is expanding its global settlement network to include regulated stablecoins, intraday options, and weekend and holiday processing, giving card issuers and acquirers new tools to manage liquidity beyond traditional banking hours. What Mastercard Is Enabling The payments giant announced plans to support onchain card settlement using stablecoins alongside existing fiat processes. Partners will be […]

Bank of America Names Adam Dixon Global Head of Digital Asset Transformation

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Bank of America has appointed Adam Dixon, a more than 20-year veteran of the firm, as its global head of digital asset transformation, tasking him with steering the second-largest American bank’s crypto and tokenization strategy. A New Crypto Command at a Wall Street Giant The appointment names Dixon global head of digital asset transformation, with […]

Grayscale’s Hyperliquid Staking ETF Debuts With Lowest US Fee at 0.29%

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Grayscale’s Hyperliquid Staking ETF (HYPG) began trading on June 3 with a 0.29% sponsor fee, the lowest among US-listed HYPE products, intensifying a price war among issuers chasing the fast-growing token. A Fee War Heats up Around HYPE Grayscale has launched its Hyperliquid Staking exchange-traded fund (ETF), with the product now trading live under the […]

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s Newlimit Raises $435 Million, Tripling Valuation to $3.1 Billion

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Newlimit, the longevity biotech co-founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has raised $435 million in a Series C round led by Founders Fund, roughly tripling the company’s valuation to about $3.1 billion. Crypto Wealth Flows Into Longevity Science Newlimit, the anti-aging biotech co-founded by Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) Chief Executive Brian Armstrong, has closed […]

El Salvador Buys the Dip as Bitcoin Slides Under $66,000, Reserve Nears 7,600 BTC

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El Salvador is buying the dip again as bitcoin slides as low as $65,700, with the Central American nation’s strategic reserve now holding roughly 7,600 BTC worth more than $510 million. A Familiar Playbook on a Red Day As bitcoin dropped under $66,000 this week, El Salvador leaned into the slide rather than away from […]

Bitcoin.com Checkout Launches With Zero Merchant Fees and Auto-Settlement to Stablecoins

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Bitcoin.com today announced the launch of Bitcoin.com Checkout, a new self-custodial payments app that solves one of the biggest problems holding back crypto merchant adoption: volatility. Merchants can now accept Bitcoin and crypto and auto-settle to stablecoins, so they take payment without price risk, without giving up custody, and without anyone’s permission. It’s the first […]

Peter Schiff: Bitcoin Will Crash Below $20,000

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Economist and longtime gold advocate Peter Schiff says bitcoin is heading below $20,000, renewing his bearish call as the cryptocurrency slips under $66,000. A Familiar Bear Returns to the Spotlight Peter Schiff, the economist and gold proponent who has spent more than a decade warning against bitcoin, said that the cryptocurrency will crash below $20,000. […]

Bitcoin Falls to $65,710 as Record ETF Outflows and Strategy Sale Rattle Market

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Bitcoin fell under $66,000 on June 3, albeit briefly, as record exchange-traded fund outflows and a rare sale by Strategy deepened a selloff that has wiped out billions in leveraged positions. A Broad Crypto Rout Gathers Pace Bitcoin is extending one of its sharpest selloffs in months, with the decline pulling the wider market lower, […]

Orbs Rolls out V5 on Ethereum and Arbitrum, Cutting Costs Across 10+ Chains

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Layer 3 blockchain infrastructure Orbs has launched its V5 product upgrade on Ethereum and Arbitrum to improve cross-chain verification, lower infrastructure costs, and increase validator participation. Milestone Growth Precedes Upgrade The decentralized Layer 3 blockchain infrastructure focused on advanced on-chain trading, Orbs, has unveiled V5, a product upgrade on Ethereum and Arbitrum designed to improve […]

Becoming a Millionaire by 30, Warren Buffett Shares His Proven Strategy

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In 1978, Warren Buffett cemented a partnership that would define Berkshire Hathaway for decades with Charlie Munger, a collaboration that ran until 2023. His rule for partners, Buffett says, is blunt: pick people who are intelligent, honest and energetic, and “marrying someone to change them is folly,” a filter echoed by patient bets on Coca-Cola […]

Binance Research Links Bitcoin Weakness to Record S&P 500 Capital Inflow

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Binance Research says bitcoin’s recent weakness may be driven by capital rotating into a small group of hot U.S. equity themes. The firm argues that without a crypto-native crisis, such pressure has often proved temporary. Cboe Dispersion Index Hits 42 as Bitcoin Competes With AI Stock Rally Bitcoin’s latest pullback may have less to do […]

Gold Overtakes US Treasuries as Top Reserve Asset: ECB Data

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Gold overtook U.S. Treasuries in global official reserves by market value, the ECB said. The move reflected a 60% gold rally and rising demand for reserve diversification. Gold’s Rise Puts New Pressure on Dollar-Based Reserve Markets The European Central Bank (ECB) said in its report published June 2, 2026, “The international role of the euro,” […]

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Face a Borrow-or-Sell Test

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Strategy’s 32 BTC sale has turned a small transaction into a larger test for corporate bitcoin treasuries. The issue is no longer only whether public companies hold BTC. Investors are now watching how those companies meet cash obligations while trying to preserve exposure. Bitcoin Treasuries Face a New Borrow-or-Sell Test Strategy’s bitcoin sale drew attention […]

Ripple Highlights Institutional XRP Demand as CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures

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Ripple is framing CME’s 24/7 crypto futures launch as a response to institutional demand, citing XRP futures as evidence, with Ripple Prime serving as a day-one clearing and financing partner. Ripple Points to Institutional Need for Always-On Crypto Markets Ripple highlighted institutional demand on June 1 as CME Group launched regulated crypto futures and options […]

Nobitex Sanctions Hit Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange as Compliance Risks Grow

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The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Nobitex, Iran’s largest digital asset exchange, and three other Iranian crypto platforms on Tuesday, placing a sharper compliance spotlight on crypto flows tied to Iran. 4 Exchanges, 4 Nationals Hit as U.S. Expands Iran Crypto Sanctions Campaign The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, or OFAC, designated Nobitex, Wallex, Bitpin, […]

CCE.Cash Gears Up for Major Wallet Integrations as Non-Custodial Exchange Solution Gains Momentum

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PRESS RELEASE. CCE.Cash has reached integration agreements with three well‑known non‑custodial wallets – Unstoppable, Coinomi, and Coin98 – and will soon be available inside these wallets. Users of these popular self‑custody wallets will be able to seamlessly swap assets like BTC, ETH, and SOL using CCE.Cash’s fast, no‑KYC exchange engine, directly from their wallet interface. […]

Polymarket Lands 2026 Germany Deal Before FIFA World Cup as European Market Access Stalls

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Polymarket has signed an exclusive prediction-market distribution partnership with Berlin-based football media platform OneFootball, opening a channel to 200 million monthly active users and a broader 645-million-fan ecosystem two weeks before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. The catch: Polymarket still cannot legally operate in Germany (or anywhere else in Europe) […]

Trader Loses 1,680 BTC Fight as South African Court Classifies Bitcoin as Capital

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A South African High Court ruled that bitcoin can be legally treated as “capital” and a “negotiable instrument” (a form of money) because it holds value, is used for speculation, and is accepted by merchants. The Catalyst: Seizure of 1,680 Bitcoins A South African High Court has ruled that bitcoin can be treated as capital […]

Stablecoin Activity Surges to 49.7x Velocity as Crypto ETF Outflows Deepen

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Stablecoin use is accelerating beyond crypto trading, with filtered transaction velocity reaching a record 49.7 times annualized. At the same time, bitcoin and ethereum spot ETFs are facing sustained outflows, raising questions about the depth of institutional demand. Bitcoin ETF Outflows Hit $6.6B as Stablecoin Payments Accelerate Stablecoins are showing signs of a major shift […]

Ethena Labs Moves Into Institutional Off-Chain Lending With Anchorage Digital

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Anchorage Digital has expanded its Atlas Collateral Management platform through a new arrangement with Ethena Labs, positioning the federally chartered crypto bank as collateral manager for Ethena’s institutional lending operations. What the Deal Does Under the structure, Anchorage Digital holds and monitors collateral, while Ethena Labs deploys capital into institutional loans, Anchorage detailed in a […]

Blackrock IBIT Sheds $440M as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach 11 Days

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened June on a defensive note, with bitcoin funds losing nearly half a billion dollars and ether products extending their outflow streak to 15 trading days. Yet XRP and HYPE ETFs again attracted fresh capital, showing that investors are still making selective bets beyond the largest crypto assets. XRP ETFs […]

Bitcoin Sinks to $66,346 as $1.35B in Long Liquidations Accelerate Market Selloff

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Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline in early June 2026, tumbling more than 6% in 24 hours to an intraday low of $66,948. Market Cap and Liquidation Crunch Bitcoin’s poor start to June continued as the cryptocurrency tumbled below $67,000, hitting another multi-week low. The daily chart shows bitcoin steadily declining from just over $71,500 late […]

Coinbase Bets on Proshares ETF as Stablecoin Reserve Standards Evolve

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Coinbase invested in Proshares’ GENIUS Money Market ETF as stablecoin reserve standards evolve. The fund uses short-term U.S. Treasurys, cash, and cash equivalents, giving issuers another compliance-focused option for backing payment stablecoins. Coinbase’s IQMM Investment Points to a New Reserve Era for Stablecoins Crypto exchange Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on June 2 that […]

Altcoin Season Index at 49 — Traders Need Bitcoin Dominance Below 55% to Trigger Rotation

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Bitcoin’s correction below $70,000 has pulled its market dominance down to roughly 58% and pushed the Altcoin Season Index to 49, raising real questions about whether capital is rotating out of BTC and into altcoins, though the data does not confirm a full altseason yet. Bitcoin Dominance Slides as BTC Loses Ground Bitcoin dominance ( […]

60 Million Moneygram Users Gain Access to a Self-Custodial Dollar via Stellar Stablecoin

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Moneygram launched MGUSD on June 2, 2026, a U.S. dollar stablecoin built natively on the Stellar blockchain and integrated directly into the Moneygram app for self-custodial wallet access. What MGUSD Is and How It Works The stablecoin is issued by Bridge, a Stripe company that the firm describes as GENIUS Act-ready. Minting and burning run […]

Securitize Launches Private Credit Fund on TRON Blockchain

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PRESS RELEASE. Miami, Florida – June 2, 2026 – Securitize, the leading platform for tokenizing real-world assets – and which has announced a proposed business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (Nasdaq: CEPT)* — today announced that Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE)’s tokenized Senior Credit Opportunities Fund (“HLSCOPE”) is now launching on the TRON blockchain, expanding […]

Mt Gox Moves $953 Million in Bitcoin After Eight-Month Pause

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The defunct Mt Gox exchange transferred roughly 10,608 BTC, worth about $953 million, to a new wallet, its first large-scale bitcoin movement in eight months and a shift that revived concerns over creditor repayments. The First Big Move in Many Months A Mt Gox-labeled cold wallet moved about 10,608 BTC, valued at roughly $953 million, […]

Solana Tops All Blockchains With $91 Million in May App Revenue, Beating Ethereum

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Solana generated $91 million in application revenue in May, more than any other blockchain and ahead of Ethereum’s $52 million, according to data shared by Defillama. Solana out-Earns Every Layer 1 and Layer 2 Solana booked $91 million for the month, placing it ahead of the Hyperliquid L1 at $53 million, Ethereum at $52 million, […]

Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP for June as US Spot ETFs Log Record $118 Million in May Inflows

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Ripple released 1 billion XRP from escrow at the start of June, the latest in its monthly unlock schedule, even as U.S. spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the token posted their strongest month of 2026 with $118.29 million in net inflows. A Routine Unlock Meets Record ETF Demand Ripple, the company that uses the […]

Bitcoin Traders Lose $455M on Long Bets as BTC Dips Below $70,000

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Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 to an eight-week low of $69,390, wiping out $4,000 in value over 48 hours and temporarily pushing its market cap below $1.4 trillion. Massive Liquidations Rock Crypto Traders Bitcoin ( BTC) continued to plunge Tuesday morning, dropping below $70,000 as the fallout from Strategy’s sale of 32 bitcoins continued to rock […]

Brazil’s B3 Readies Tokenized Stocks for H2 2026, But Says Direct Trading Will Have to Wait

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South Africa Rules out Foreign Stablecoins as Payment Tools to Curb Dollarization

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South African financial regulators have clarified that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not legal tender. Crypto Still Excluded From Legal Tender Status South African regulators have reiterated that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are neither money as defined in the country’s National Payments System Act nor funds, and are therefore not legal tender. In a joint statement, the […]

Sosnick Warns Crypto’s ‘Tourists’ Are Cashing out as Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $1.42 Billion

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Interactive Brokers strategist Steve Sosnick says crypto’s recent wobble has exposed a “ crypto tourist” problem where money that chased performance on the way up is now heading for the exits. The “ Crypto Tourist” Thesis Speaking on Laura Shin’s “Bits + Bips” podcast alongside co-host Steven Ehrlich, Sosnick argued that much of the capital […]

S&P 500 Closes at Record 7,599 as Stocks Outrun a Lagging Bitcoin

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The S&P 500 climbed 0.26% to a record close of 7,599.96, opening the month with fresh all-time highs across major U.S. indexes, even as bitcoin slipped and trailed the equity rally. Tech Leads Indexes to Fresh Records U.S. equities began June on a solid note, as the S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at an […]

The Unexpected Deal Steve Jobs Offered U2 After Refusing to Hand Over Apple Shares

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In 2004, U2 approached Apple about an ad deal, asking to be paid in Apple shares. Steve Jobs refused and instead steered the band into a no-fee campaign built around a special iPod U2 Edition, complete with black casing, red click wheel and engraved signatures. The tie-up drove a hit product and big sales without […]

Citi Projects $5.5T Tokenized Market by 2030 as Wall Street Moves Onchain

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Citi expects tokenized securities and real-world assets to grow from about $17 billion today to $5.5 trillion by 2030. The bank says Treasury bills, digital stocks, and stablecoins could become the main drivers of Wall Street’s move onchain. Citi Highlights Stablecoins, Treasuries and Stocks as Tokenization Leaders Citi expects the market for tokenized securities to […]

Solana Prepares for a Massive Tokenomics Overhaul to Slash Network Inflation

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The proposal, introduced by pseudonymous developer cavemanloverboy, aims to increase the amount of SOL burned by introducing a new base fee for every transaction. This might make Solana’s network issuance deflationary during periods of very high activity, according to some estimations. Proposed Solana Tokenomics Might Make SOL Deflationary Solana developer cavemanloverboy has introduced a proposal […]

Avalanche Network Explodes as FIFA World Cup Drives 60,000 Blockchain Ticket Transactions

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LAB Reaches $16.23 Despite 95% Supply Concerns as Short Sellers Take Heavy Losses

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LAB defied serious insider-dealing and tokenomics allegations to hit a new all-time high of $16.23 on June 1, pushing its year-to-date gains past 12,000%. New All-Time Highs for LAB On June 1, LAB, the token of an AI trading terminal project, jumped to a new all-time high of $16.23, a more than 100% gain from […]

Cheap Oil May Not Be Coming Back Soon as Markets Price Supply Risks

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Cheap oil may not return soon, leaving investors, businesses, and consumers exposed to higher costs for longer. A new supply-security premium could keep inflation pressure alive, delay rate cuts, and reshape global markets. Oil’s New Security Premium Puts Inflation and Rate Cuts at Risk Cheap oil may not return soon, and Devere Group CEO Nigel […]

Binance Opens 7,000 US Stocks to Global Users With Commission-Free Access

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Binance will let non-U.S. users trade more than 7,000 U.S. stocks and ETFs with zero commissions and fractional purchases. The exchange also plans to introduce “bStocks,” allowing eligible users to tokenize certain equities on BNB Chain. Richard Teng Pushes Binance Into U.S. Equities Binance is moving deeper into traditional finance with a plan to offer […]

Anchorage Digital Targets Hedge Funds and Banks With New Non-Custodial Trading Infrastructure

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Anchorage Digital, home to the only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, has launched Coordinated Multiparty Settlement (CMS) powered by Atlas, a new infrastructure layer designed to bring institutional digital asset trading in line with the market structure that governs traditional finance (TradFi). What CMS Actually Does According to Anchorage’s announcement, the core […]

$50M in 72 Hours: CME Group’s 24/7 Crypto Futures Debut Draws Institutional Demand

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CME Group launched 24/7 cryptocurrency futures and options trading on May 29, marking the first time retail and institutional traders can access regulated crypto derivatives at any hour, any day of the week. The Chicago-based derivatives exchange announced the expanded hours on June 1, confirming that more than 7,200 contracts traded over the inaugural weekend, […]

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 26,497 ETH, Pushing Treasury to 5.42M Coins Worth $10.85B

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies added 26,497 ETH last week, lifting its total ethereum holdings to 5,416,901 coins valued at roughly $10.85 billion and bringing the company within striking distance of owning 5% of ethereum’s entire circulating supply. A Deliberate Slowdown, Not a Retreat The purchase, worth approximately $53 million at roughly $2,003 per ETH, marks a […]

Analyst Says Strategy’s BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Despite Rising Bitcoin Fear

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Strategy’s 32 BTC sale is not triggering widespread selling pressure, according to an analysis shared by Cryptoquant, but weakening profit indicators suggest investor confidence is fading as fear gains ground across the bitcoin market. Bitcoin Metrics Show Why Strategy’s BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Fear is increasingly shaping bitcoin market sentiment after Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) […]

Swan Bitcoin Drops Federal Lawsuit Against Proton After UK Court Concession Kills Its Core Claims

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A federal judge dismissed Swan Bitcoin’s entire lawsuit against Proton Management Ltd. and its employees on June 1, 2026, after Swan admitted in parallel UK proceedings that it never owned the mining assets and trade secrets at the center of its claims. Case Collapses on Its Own Premise Swan filed the original suit in California […]

Strategy’s 32 BTC Sale Hits Bitcoin as Price Slides 5% and Liquidations Top $627M

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Bitcoin kicked off June by tumbling below $71,000 for the first time since April, triggering a broader market sell-off that wiped out $627 million in leveraged positions and reduced the total crypto market cap to $2.52 trillion. Bitcoin Crashes Below $71,000 to Kick Off June Bitcoin started June on the back foot, tumbling below $71,000 […]

Anthropic Files Confidential S-1 With SEC, Targets IPO at $965B Valuation

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Anthropic filed a confidential draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 1, 2026, taking its first formal step toward a public offering near a reported $965 billion valuation. The Claude developer submitted the filing under standard SEC confidential review procedures, which allow late-stage companies to begin […]

Bitcoin ETFs Lead Weekly Losses With $1.42B Exit as HYPE ETFs Push Altcoin Inflows

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Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) closed the final week of May under sustained redemption pressure, with combined outflows of more than $1.6 billion as investors continued to trim exposure to the market’s largest crypto funds. XRP and HYPE Funds Attract Over $40 Million in Weekly Inflows The holiday-shortened week did not give crypto ETF […]

OKX Lists TRXUSD Expiry Perps (X-Perp), Offering MiFID-Compliant Derivative Access to TRX

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland — June 1, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), today announced the listing of TRXUSD Expiry Perpetuals (X-Perps) on OKX Europe Markets Ltd. (“OKX Europe”), expanding regulated access to TRX across the European Economic […]

Researcher Cracks 9-Year-Old Bug, Frees $2M in Ethereum Locked Since 2016 ICO

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A security researcher known as 0xflorent recovered roughly 1,003.62 ETH, worth approximately $2 million, that had been trapped inside a failed 2016 Ethereum ICO smart contract for nearly nine years. A 2016 ICO That Never Paid Back The funds originated from Hongcoin, also referred to as “The HONG,” a 2016 Ethereum-based project pitched as a […]

Saylor Breaks Silence After Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale

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Michael Saylor broke his silence after the market learned of Strategy’s 32 BTC sale and its $2.5 million in proceeds. His focus on STRC raised fresh questions about preferred dividends and the company’s bitcoin-backed capital model. Strategy’s BTC Sale Tests Saylor’s Dividend Strategy Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) revealed in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. […]

165 Dormant Bitcoin Wallets Moved 5,073 BTC in May 2026 as Longtime Holders Cash In

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A total of 165 long-dormant bitcoin wallets moved approximately 5,073 BTC last month, with one address sitting idle since August 2010 finally coming to life in the final hours of May. Galaxy Research flagged one of the most notable movements on X, reporting that a wallet dormant for 15.8 years moved 20 BTC at block […]

Solana Posts 8 Consecutive Red Months for First Time as Traders Watch $80 Support

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Solana has closed eight consecutive red monthly candles for the first time in its history, with SOL trading near $81 on June 1, 2026, even as onchain metrics hold at levels that would have seemed bullish just a year ago. 8 Straight Red Months Crypto influencer Ash Crypto addressed the streak directly on June 1. […]

Tense Selloff Puts $60,000 in Focus as Bitcoin Struggles Under $72,000

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Bitcoin is locked in a tense standoff under $72,000, and a lineup of analysts, including Benjamin Cowen and stock-to-flow creator PlanB, are warning that the next big move points down toward $60,000. A Market Caught at $73,000 Bitcoin closed May at $73,568 and has hovered just above that line into June as traders are divided […]

Coinbase Gives Indian Traders Direct INR Access to Crypto Markets

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Coinbase opened direct INR deposits and withdrawals for Indian retail traders, adding IMPS access for faster bank-to- crypto transfers. The rollout follows FIU registration and expands spot, futures, and advanced trading tools. Coinbase Expands India Crypto Push With Direct INR Access Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) has expanded Indian retail access with direct INR deposits […]

Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022, Dumps 32 BTC to Fund Preferred Stock Dividends

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Strategy sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31, 2026, generating $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135 per coin, marking one of the firm’s only disclosed bitcoin liquidations since it began accumulating in August 2020. Why the Sale Matters The amount is small. Thirty-two coins against a stack of 843,706 BTC represents […]

Arthur Hayes Stakes $100K That HYPE Beats Every Top-10 Coin by Year-End

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Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes has publicly challenged investor Kyle Samani to a $100,000 charitable wager that Hyperliquid’s HYPE token will outperform any other current top-ten cryptocurrency through the end of 2026. A Public Dare With Charity on the Line Hayes laid down the gauntlet in a post addressed directly to Samani, proposing “a gentleman’s charitable […]

XLM Outpaces XRP Again as Stellar Rally Nears 100% Gain Since DTCC Deal

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XLM surged past $0.27 early June 1—yielding brief 24-hour gains of 14%—before a market-wide sell-off trimmed its daily gains to 5%. Alongside Hyperliquid and TRON, XLM was one of the few top 20 digital assets to post gains on a day the aggregate market fell 1.4%. XLM Defies Market Sell-off On June 1, XLM surged […]

A Trader Made $42 Million in 10 Months, Then a HYPE Short Wiped It out in 18 Days

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A trader known onchain as ‘loracle.hl’ spent nearly 10 months building $42.2 million in profits on perpetual futures, only to lose all of it (and then some) after betting against Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. The position has now been mostly closed at a steep loss. A 10-Month Win Streak Undone in Under Three Weeks The collapse […]

Intel Targets Nvidia and AMD With New AI Chip

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Intel says it will launch a new artificial-intelligence data-center chip this year to challenge Nvidia and AMD, betting that cheaper memory and lower power draw can win over operators building out compute capacity. A Cheaper Bet on AI Inference The plan, flagged in a widely shared market update, centers on a data-center graphics processing unit […]

Hyperliquid Overtakes DOGE in Market Cap as HYPE Rally Adds 70% in May

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The HYPE token broke through $70 to reach a new all-time high of $74.04, driving its market capitalization past $16 billion. HYPE Flips DOGE as Market Cap Crosses $16B HYPE kicked off June with another milestone as the token breached the $70 mark on its way to tapping an all-time high. The latest surge, which […]

The Bots Were Fake: SEC Sues Privvy Founder Over $12.3 Million Crypto Scheme

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has sued a Texas entrepreneur it says raised $12.3 million from about 150 investors by promising profits from artificial-intelligence trading bots that did not exist. A “ Crypto Arbitrage” Operation Built on a Lie According to a complaint filed on May 29, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has […]

Powell Warns the Federal Reserve Won’t Survive if a President Can Fire Officials Over Policy

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Former Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says the U.S. central bank would lose the credibility it needs to steady the economy if officials could be removed over policy disagreements. The warning landed as the Supreme Court weighs President Donald Trump’s effort to fire Governor Lisa Cook. A Direct Defense of Central Bank Independence Powell delivered […]

This Week in Crypto Law (May 23, 2026)

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Bitgo CEO Warns Europe’s MiCA Rules Could Trigger a Massive Stablecoin Crisis

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Bitgo CEO Mike Belshe claims that the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework puts the entire stablecoin ecosystem in danger by forcing issuers to hold their reserves in fractional banks, exposing crypto to the risks of the fiat system in Europe. Bitgo CEO States MiCA Brings Systemic Risks to Stablecoin Issuers Mike Belshe, CEO of […]

Hyperliquid and Zcash Whales Flock to SurgeXRP Presale as Over 10% of Soft Cap Is Filled, Set to Release Leaderboard

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PRESS RELEASE. The crypto market is moving quickly, and early-stage XRP opportunities are starting to attract serious attention. SurgeXRP, a new project built around the XRP ecosystem, has become one of the latest presales to watch after filling over 10% of its soft cap within the first days of the token launch going live. This […]

A7 Exec Warns: ‘Western Compliance Pressure’ Will Push Russia Fully into Independent Digital Payments

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Stanislav Lazarev, Deputy General Director for Sales at A7, believes that the cross-border payments ecosystem will shift toward independent solutions, including digital assets, as participants seek to complete these disbursements while avoiding secondary sanctions imposed by Western countries. A7: Cross-Border Settlements Ecosystem To Change Due To Western Pressure The sheer number of sanctions Russia is […]

DOJ’s Record 127,271 BTC Seizure Resurfaces Amid Scam Crackdown

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The DOJ’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has renewed scrutiny of global scam compounds tied to crypto fraud, trafficking, and organized crime. Authorities sought forfeiture of 127,271 BTC, worth about $15 billion. Record Bitcoin Case Puts Global Scam Compounds Back in Focus The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s record bitcoin forfeiture case has returned to focus […]

Ripple Eyes Turkey’s $200B Crypto Boom and 4x UAE Lead

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Turkey’s crypto market has become the region’s largest, with roughly $200 billion in transaction volume over the past year. Ripple executive Reece Merrick described Turkey as a leading crypto adoption market as Istanbul prepares to host a major blockchain event. Turkey’s Crypto Adoption Surge Signals a Larger Regional Shift Ripple Senior Executive Officer and Managing […]

US Senator Warns Clarity Act Delay Could Push Crypto Rules to 2030

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Senator Cynthia Lummis is warning Congress that missing the Clarity Act window could delay major crypto legislation until 2030. She says inaction would leave developers exposed, consumers vulnerable, and law enforcement agencies without stronger tools. Clarity Act Warning Puts Congress on a Crypto Policy Deadline The Clarity Act has become a deadline test for Congress, […]

XRP ‘North Star’ Thesis Gains Momentum Beyond Ripple

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XRP treasury use is moving beyond theory as “north star” comments echo Ripple’s long-standing view of the digital asset’s role. Using XRP for holdings, payments, and liquidity underscores its expanding utility across blockchain networks. XRP Treasury Use Highlights Cross-Chain Liquidity Strategy XRP is moving from market thesis to operating strategy as treasury use becomes a […]

An AI Cracks an 80-Year-Old Geometry Puzzle. What Do Mathematicians Make of It?

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Eight decades after Paul Erdős posed the unit distance problem in 1946, a general-purpose AI has produced configurations that beat the long-standing conjectured bounds, proving at least n^(1+δ) unit-distance pairs for some δ>0. Mathematicians at Princeton have verified the result, with figures like Tim Gowers and Arul Shankar calling it a significant advance. An 80-year-old […]

Strategy STRC Pays Farmer’s Father 11.5% Yield, Critics Call It a Bitcoin Bait and Switch

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A farmer’s son posted online that his father received 0.96% more Strategy STRC shares in a single day, and X posts like it, even the skeptical ones, have ignited a debate that cuts to the core of what bitcoin is meant to be. Dad Earns 11.5% on Strategy STRC Shares The post spread quickly across […]

Top 10 Signals Traders Watch as Bitcoin, Stocks and the Fed Set the Tone for June

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Ten signals stand out for traders heading into June 2026, spanning a Fed decision markets have already priced at 98.2% hold, bitcoin sitting 40% off its cycle highs, and U.S. stocks notching fresh records on the back of a narrow artificial intelligence (AI)-driven rally. Markets Enter June at Extremes The S&P 500 closed May 29 […]

XRP Slips Below BNB in Q1 2026 Rankings, but New Institutional Data Flashes Bullish Signals

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Despite a strong start to 2026, XRP closed Q1 at $1.34, representing a 27.1% quarter-over-quarter decline. Cumulatively, 14.3 million XRP has been burned since inception—a low burn rate that Messari attributes to the XRPL’s inherently low fees. Transaction Fees and Network Deflation After a promising start to 2026, XRP closed the first quarter at $1.34, […]

$2K Showdown: Ethereum Loses 32% in 2026 While BTC Holds Relative Ground

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Ethereum is testing the $2,000 psychological support level after falling roughly 32% in 2026 year-to-date, posting one of its worst first-half performances in years against a backdrop of macro headwinds, persistent exchange-traded fund (ETF) outflows, and a weakening ETH/ BTC ratio. ETH Trails the Pack On the last day of May 2026, ether is changing […]

Bitcoin Futures Hit $42.6B Across 11 Exchanges — Here Is What Open Interest Signals for June

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Bitcoin’s derivatives markets are pricing in a significant move as $40 billion in options open interest and another $40 billion-plus in futures contracts sit across major exchanges while the leading crypto asset trades at $73,600 on Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 31. Futures Open Interest Across Exchanges Total exchange BTC futures open […]

Saylor’s Latest BTC Chart Puts Strategy Bitcoin Buys Back on Watch

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Strategy’s next bitcoin buy speculation resumed after Michael Saylor shared an orange-dot chart showing 843,738 BTC and a $62.24 billion reserve value. The post renewed focus on prior chart patterns, liquidity signals, and whether another purchase disclosure could follow. Orange Dot Chart Raises Fresh Questions About Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Buy Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart […]

Youtuber Warns Bitcoin Bottom Is Not In as Stablecoin Dominance Hits Risk-off Level

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Bitcoin traded near $73,840 on May 31, 2026, stuck in a narrow band between $73,412 and $74,110 as technical indicators signaled bearish pressure and institutional players moved in opposite directions. With stablecoin dominance climbing, Tether burning over a billion dollars in 24 hours, and Blackrock offloading $2.1 billion worth of bitcoin over the last ten […]

Latam Insights: The Global War on Crypto Laundering Heats up Across Mexico and Brazil

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Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Brazil adds audit requirements for VASPs, Mexico and the EU explore opportunities to target crypto money laundering at a global scale, and the US government declares Brazil’s gangs as global terrorist organizations. New […]

British Olympian CJ Ujah Appears at Court in Crypto Fraud Case

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British Olympic sprinter CJ Ujah and nine other individuals appeared before U.K. on May 28 on charges related to an organized cryptocurrency fraud scheme. Crypto Fraud Allegations British sprinter and Olympian CJ Ujah appeared in a U.K. court recently to face charges of belonging to an organized crime group that operated a cryptocurrency scam. Ujah, […]

Roman Storm Accuses the DOJ of Weaponizing Debanking to Sabotage His Legal Defense

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Storm, who might still face a retrial on the Tornado Cash case, rebuked statements from Lead Bank CEO Jackie Reses, who referred to debanking as a “crock of shit.” He affirmed that the phenomenon was real and that he had experienced it multiple times after having his accounts subpoenaed by the DOJ. Tornado Cash Roman […]

Is All DeFi Unsafe? Industry Leaders Push Back After Openzeppelin Founder Warns Retail to Exit Blue-Chips

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Openzeppelin co-founder Manuel Aráoz sparked widespread industry debate by calling decentralized finance ( DeFi) unsafe. Industry leaders counter that Aráoz’s framing overstates the risk, pointing out that DeFi lending security has improved by roughly 98% since 2020. Shifting From Drama to Data When Openzeppelin co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Manuel Aráoz characterized decentralized […]

Americanfortress Links Stealth Addresses to Arbitrum as DeFi Firms Watch Compliance

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Americanfortress has launched the beta version of its compliant privacy infrastructure on the Arbitrum network, aiming to support institutional decentralized finance ( DeFi) activity. Solving the Privacy Challenge for Institutional DeFi Americanfortress has launched the beta version of its compliant privacy infrastructure on Arbitrum, introducing tools designed to support institutional and high- volume decentralized finance […]

Zerotier CEO: Crypto’s Real Quantum Risk Is Data in Transit, Not Wallet Keys

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The greatest quantum danger to crypto is not a future computer cracking wallet keys but the encrypted transaction data that adversaries are quietly harvesting today, Zerotier CEO Andrew Gault warned. The Risk Is in the Data Already Moving The crypto industry’s focus on quantum-proofing wallets may be aimed at the wrong target, according to Andrew […]

Google Engineer Makes $1.2M on Polymarket Using Confidential Search Data

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A Google engineer is facing federal charges after prosecutors said he used confidential search data to make more than $1.2 million on Polymarket. The case puts new scrutiny on prediction-market rules and insider trading tied to private company information. Google Search Data Case Tests Polymarket’s Market-Integrity Rules Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo was charged with […]

Standard Chartered Keeps $40,000 ETH Target Despite 57% Price Decline

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Standard Chartered is maintaining its $40,000 Ethereum price target even after ETH fell 57% from its August 2025 high. The bank believes growth in stablecoins and tokenized assets could eventually help close the gap between Ethereum’s fundamentals and price. Why Standard Chartered Still Sees Ethereum Reaching $40,000 Ethereum’s underlying network indicators continue strengthening even as […]

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Bitcoin Hype Can Burn Buyers Even With Bullish Forecast

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Robert Kiyosaki warned that bitcoin buyers can lose money when hype drives investment decisions. He urged investors to track cash flows, weigh risk, and avoid treating BTC, gold, or silver as automatic protection. Robert Kiyosaki Says Bitcoin Buyers Still Need Discipline Robert Kiyosaki warned that bitcoin can produce losses when investors buy on hype instead […]

CME Launches 24/7 Bitcoin and Crypto Futures Trading

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CME Group now offers nonstop trading for cryptocurrency futures and options, expanding regulated access for bitcoin and other digital asset derivatives. The change gives traders a way to respond to weekend, overnight, and holiday market moves through CME Globex. CME Group Expands Crypto Access With Around-the-Clock Trading CME Group announced on X on May 29 […]

Grok Targets $145K as 13 AI Models Predict Bitcoin’s Price Path to Close 2026

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Bitcoin slid to multi-week lows this week, dragged lower by record exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemptions and a broad pullback from risk assets. The price settled near $73,500 on Friday, down roughly 4% from where it opened the week above $77,000. To get a sense of where BTC might finish the year, Bitcoin News queried several […]

New Rules for Crypto in Brazil: Central Bank Demands Strict Independent Audits for VASPs

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According to Normative Instruction No. 739, issued on Friday, VASPs will now need to undergo an audit by an approved third-party entity to obtain authorization to operate in Brazil. The requirement adds to an already stringent regulation, making the process of obtaining a license in Brazil more difficult. Central Bank Of Brazil Moves to Add […]

Kalshi Sues Minnesota to Block First US Felony Ban on Prediction Markets

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Prediction market platform Kalshi has filed a federal lawsuit to block a first-in-the-nation Minnesota law that would make operating or advertising prediction markets a felony, escalating a nationwide fight over who regulates the fast-growing sector. Minnesota’s First-in-Nation Felony Ban Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market where users trade contracts on the outcome of real-world events, […]

Expert Says Bitcoin Miners Are Expanding Beyond Mining Into Energy Infrastructure

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The Bitcoin network received a fresh difficulty bump this week at block height 951552, with the protocol dialing things up by 1.72%. Meanwhile, the network’s hashrate kept flexing its muscles, climbing past the 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s), or 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold. Bitcoin Difficulty Nears 139 Trillion and Sees Industry Transformation Bitcoin’s […]

Ethereum OG Offloads $136 Million in ETH and wstETH as Sellers Test $2,000

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An early Ethereum investor has sold roughly $136 million worth of ether and staked-ether tokens over the past week, adding to the selling pressure already weighing on ETH near the $2,000 mark. A Week of Steady Selling The wallet, an early participant holding coins since the network’s first years, sold 55,000 ETH worth about $112.25 […]

Todd, Back, Sassaman, and Finney Named Satoshi in 3 Investigations That Found No Proof

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Three investigations. Four suspects. Zero proof. Between October 2024 and April 2026, an HBO documentary, a New York Times investigation, and a feature-length film each named a different person as Satoshi Nakamoto and all three came up short. The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto Heats up Again as 3 New Investigations Name Suspects Over the years, […]

A16z-Linked Wallet Builds $192 Million HYPE Stake as Early Whale Cashes out $95 Million

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A wallet reportedly tied to venture giant Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) has accumulated 3.9 million HYPE worth about $192.6 million, even as one of Hyperliquid’s earliest backers sold a 1.5 million-token stake to lock in a roughly $95 million profit. Smart Money on Both Sides A wallet that onchain analysts have linked to venture capital firm […]

XRP ETFs Attract $12M as Bitcoin Funds Extend Outflow Streak to 10 Days

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Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows remained under pressure on Friday, May 29, as bitcoin funds posted a tenth straight day of outflows and ether funds extended their outflow streak to 14 sessions. Still, the tone was less one-sided than earlier in the week, with XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs all attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin and […]

Zama Users Lose Access to $12.6M USDC After Circle Executes Court-Ordered Blacklist

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Circle blacklisted a publicly labeled Ethereum smart contract tied to Zama’s privacy protocol on Saturday, freezing approximately $12.6 million in USDC following a U.S. federal court order connected to a civil lawsuit against Overnight Finance founder Maxim Ermilov. Circle’s Zama Blacklist Freezes $12.6M, Raising Questions About USDC Use in DeFi Contracts The frozen address, 0xe978F22157048E5DB8E5d07971376e86671672B2, […]

Treasury Seizes $1 Billion in Iran-Linked Crypto, Scott Bessent Confirms at Reagan Forum

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The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency assets, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced May 29, 2026, at the Reagan National Economic Forum in Simi Valley, California. Operation Economic Fury: Scott Bessent Says U.S. Seized $1B in Iranian Crypto, Wallets Grabbed Without Warning Bessent made the disclosure during a live interview with […]

Gravity Bridge Drained of $5.4 Million as Hacker Routes Stolen Funds Through Binance

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Cross-chain protocol Gravity Bridge was drained of roughly $5.4 million on May 30, with the attacker reportedly funneling part of the haul through Binance and Changenow, blockchain security firm Peckshield reported. Funds Routed Through Binance and ChangeNow Gravity Bridge, a protocol that moves tokens between Ethereum and the Cosmos ecosystem, lost about $5.4 million in […]

Sosana Founder Reworks Consumer Protection for Web3 as Global Token Launches Accelerate

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The standard blockchain ethos of “Don’t trust, verify” has created a chaotic environment as anonymous token launches have bypassed traditional consumer protection frameworks. Instead of a centralized review platform, David Track advocates for a decentralized infrastructure. The Web2 vs. Web3 Trust Gap A single, uncompromising mantra has long encapsulated the founding ethos of blockchain technology: […]

Hyperliquid Hits Record $67 as CFTC Cracks Open the US Perpetuals Market

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HYPE climbed to a fresh all-time high near $67 on May 29, capping a week in which U.S. regulators cleared the first domestic perpetual futures contract and Grayscale branded Hyperliquid a breakout success. A Record Built on Regulatory Relief HYPE, the native token of the decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, touched roughly $67.24 during Friday trading, extending […]

He Bought a Hard Drive He Thought Was New, but When He Plugged It in He Found 800 GB of Data Worth Thousands of Dollars

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Reddit user All-Seeing_Hands bought a supposedly new 1TB SSD that arrived preloaded with 800GB of music-production tools, including Kontakt ($299) and Reaktor ($199). The find has reignited concerns over online sellers, from unchecked returns and pirated installs to disks with manipulated SMART and FARM data and even counterfeit shells, with Seagate drives cited in past […]

MiCA Decoded: Offshore Corporate Structures With MiCA Licensing: What Nobody Thought Possible

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It’s hard to imagine that, with its reputation of strictness, the MiCA regulation would allow for offshore structures. Evidence shows that it’s actually common practice. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies […]

Cryptoquant’s Ki Young Ju Warns Bitcoin’s Bear Market Could Run Into Early 2027

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Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju believes bitcoin’s profit-taking cascade typically drags investor returns lower for about 18 months, a pattern that could keep the current bear market running into early 2027. Still Some Time To Go Till The Bears Retreat Bitcoin’s bear market may still have a year or more to run, according to Cryptoquant […]

Visa Invests in Replit to Bring Secure Payments Into AI Agents and Apps

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Visa has invested in Replit as the companies work to bring secure payment tools into AI-built applications and software agents. The partnership comes as Replit expands its enterprise business with self-serve access and a new partner program. Replit Expands Enterprise Sales as Visa Joins AI Commerce Initiative Visa has made a strategic investment in Replit, […]

Spain’s National Police Dismantle Violent Crypto-Robbery Ring Linked to Tren de Aragua

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The National Police detained six individuals linked to the Tren de Aragua gang for their alleged involvement in a series of violent thefts targeting high-profile individuals possessing jewels and cryptocurrency. The group tied and held the victims at gunpoint in some cases. Spain’s National Police cracks down on Tren de Aragua-linked criminal group Spain’s National […]

Trump Administration Labels Brazil’s Deadliest Gangs as Specially Designated Global Terrorists

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Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), considered the largest criminal groups in Brazil, have been designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. government. The two groups have been involved in the use of digital currency as a money laundering tool for their drug trafficking activities in Brazil and around the world. Comando […]

Sui Network Hits Third Transaction Halt in 48-Hour Outage Wave

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According to the Sui network’s official status page, the blockchain is facing a “major outage” as it has stopped processing user transactions. The Sui team explained that the latest stall is related to the fix of the first stall, and a problem that surged at the epoch change. Sui Falls For The Third Time Sui, […]

Anchorage Digital Backs Solstice as SLX Token Gains Institutional Support

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Anchorage Digital has taken a strategic investment position in SLX, the native token of Solana-based protocol Solstice. The move adds another regulated institutional player to Solstice’s network as demand grows for auditable onchain yield products. Solstice Attracts Anchorage Digital Investment After $400M TVL Milestone Anchorage Digital has taken a strategic investment position in SLX, the […]

Trump Pushes Iran Ceasefire as Wall Street Posts Record Highs and Main Street Bleeds

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U.S. stock indexes closed at all-time highs on Friday, May 29, 2026, as optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran deal, strong tech earnings, and artificial intelligence (AI) momentum pushed the S&P 500 to a new record close near 7,592, even as consumer sentiment fell to its lowest level ever recorded. Wall Street is feeling it while […]

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $350M While XRP and HYPE Draw Inflows

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Crypto ETF flows remained under pressure on Thursday, May 28, as bitcoin funds posted a ninth straight day of withdrawals and ether products stretched their outflow streak to 13 sessions. Smaller altcoin vehicles, including XRP, HYPE, and Solana ETFs, drew modest inflows, but not enough to shift the market’s defensive tone. Bitcoin ETFs Fall Below […]

Bitcoin Climbs Above $74,000 After Trump Signals Strait of Hormuz Shipping Restart

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Bitcoin plunged to a multiweek low of $72,395 before sharply rebounding past $74,000, ultimately stabilizing slightly under $74,000. The reversal was seemingly triggered by news of a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin Reclaims $74,000 Following Intraday Dip On Friday, May 29, bitcoin reclaimed $74,000 just a few hours after it […]

Strategy Moves 411 BTC to Coinbase Prime as Polymarket Sell Odds Hit 84%

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Strategy has shifted 411 bitcoin to Coinbase Prime in its first direct exchange deposit in nearly two years, driving Polymarket’s odds of a 2026 bitcoin sale by the company to 84%. Strategy’s Move Raises Sell Fears Strategy (formerly Microstrategy), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, moved 411.48 BTC worth about $30.3 million into Coinbase Prime […]

$1.5 Million Wiped Out as Hyperliquid’s SpaceX Pre-Market Perpetual Flash Crashes 45%

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The synthetic SpaceX perpetual contract on decentralized exchange Hyperliquid suffered a massive 45% flash crash on Thursday, wiping out over $1.5 million in leveraged positions within 30 minutes. Onchain Data Shows Severe Liquidity Vacuum in Pre-Market Contract SPACEX-USDH, a synthetic pre-market asset, plunged from an opening price of $2,277 down to a low of $1,254 […]

Multi-Trillion-Dollar Market: Coinbase Opens Global Crypto Derivatives to US Traders

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Coinbase said it now offers regulated access to global crypto derivatives markets, including perpetual futures and options. The move expands U.S. access to products that account for a significant share of crypto trading activity. Coinbase Opens Regulated Access to Global Crypto Derivatives Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May 29, 2026, that Coinbase Financial […]

CFTC Takes Historic Step to Approve First True US Bitcoin Perpetual

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The CFTC opened a historic path for bitcoin perpetuals to trade on U.S.-registered venues, bringing a major crypto derivatives structure under federal oversight. The move creates the first regulated pathway for spot BTC-linked perpetual contracts in the United States. CFTC Opens Historic Path for Bitcoin Perpetuals The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced on May […]

Dormant Holders Unleash $7.6B in Bitcoin Aged 5 to 15 Years Across 2026

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While bitcoin sellers drove the price below $74,000 on Thursday, a fresh wave of sleeping coins sprang to life, transferring 665 BTC that had remained untouched for more than a decade. In total, 665 BTC worth just over $48 million, moved during the past day, all originating from wallets created in 2013, 2014, 2015 and […]

SEC Grants Paxos Historic Approval to Clear and Settle US Equities on Blockchain

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Paxos has become the first blockchain-native firm to receive full SEC approval as a registered clearing agency, setting the stage for same-day settlement in traditional capital markets. SEC Opens Wall Street Plumbing For Blockchain Technology The landmark decision makes Paxos the first and only blockchain-native enterprise approved to operate as a central securities depository (CSD) […]

Wall Street Embraces Binance as Vaneck Launches First US Spot BNB ETF

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Vaneck has officially launched the first spot BNB exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States, granting standard brokerage accounts direct exposure to the Binance ecosystem. Institutional Capital Flows Toward Binance’s Native Asset Global asset manager Vaneck has officially launched the Vaneck BNB ETF, trading under the ticker VBNB on the Nasdaq. As of Thursday, standard […]

Certik Unveils ‘Anti-Virus for AI Agents’ as Skill Marketplaces Face Hidden Threats

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Certik has launched a new security platform described as an “anti-virus for AI agents” designed to address the growing risks of unvetted third-party AI skill marketplaces. The Security Challenge Blockchain and AI security firm Certik, on May 27, unveiled a new security platform designed to evaluate risks in third-party artificial intelligence (AI) skills. Dubbed the […]

NYSE Parent ICE Explores Potential Collaboration With Decentralized Exchange Hyperliquid

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Jeff Sprecher, the CEO of the New York Stock Exchange’s parent company ICE, has openly praised the decentralized derivatives protocol Hyperliquid, calling the platform “bigger than Nasdaq” at a recent gathering. Wall Street Giants Shift From Lobbying to Exploring Decentralized Finance Speaking at the Bernstein Annual Strategic Decision Conference, the head of the company that […]

Stake DAO Freezes Arbitrum vsdCRV Markets After Attacker Mints 5.4T Synthetic Tokens

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On May 27, decentralized finance platform Stake DAO suffered an infinite-minting exploit on its Arbitrum protocol. However, Stake DAO core contributors quickly secured the mainnet funds backing the tokens, shut down the vsdCRV bridge, and successfully contained the exploit. Infinite-Minting Loophole Triggers Exploit Decentralized finance ( DeFi), platform Stake DAO confirmed May 27 that its […]

Sui Network Suffers 6-Hour Outage Following 1.72 Upgrade Bug

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The Sui blockchain experienced a nearly six-hour network stall, halting all onchain block production. The disruption marks the second major downtime event for the high-throughput network this year. Onchain Data Shows Block Production Halt for Sui Mainnet The Sui blockchain experienced a severe network stall, halting all block production for exactly five hours and 55 […]

Bit Digital Grows Treasury to 158,462 ETH With New $20M Purchase

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Bit Digital purchased 8,568 ETH for $20 million, expanding its ethereum treasury to 158,462 ETH. The company said the move supports its broader strategy across ethereum, AI infrastructure, and strategic acquisitions. Bit Digital Buys $20M in ETH as CEO Backs Ethereum Digital Economy Thesis Bit Digital has added another $20 million worth of ethereum to […]

Terawulf Expands AI Strategy With 1GW Data Campus and $3B Backing

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Terawulf has acquired a major AI-focused data center site in Kentucky as it accelerates its shift from bitcoin mining toward high-performance computing. The deal strengthens the company’s power-backed infrastructure strategy and drew a strong response from investors. Terawulf Shares Climb 13% as AI Revenue Overtakes Bitcoin Mining Income Terawulf Inc. is moving deeper into artificial […]

Quantus Warns Quantum Computers Could Threaten $2T in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets

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A new Quantus report says the crypto industry is not moving fast enough to prepare for quantum computers that could break today’s signature systems. The report warns that bitcoin, ethereum, and other major networks face a difficult migration problem because public keys live permanently on-chain. Google and IBM Advances Push Bitcoin Quantum Threat Closer Quantum […]

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Partners With Hashport to Turn Card Points into JPYC Stablecoins

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The announcement constitutes the first initiative of its kind in Japan, allowing users to exchange their loyalty points received for JPYC, Japan’s first onchore yen stablecoin. The initiative has the potential to bring ¥2.8 trillion to the stablecoin ecosystem, powering massive adoption. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Club and Hashport Launch Reward Point To Stablecoin Exchange Program […]

CFTC Sues Rhode Island as State Rules Threaten Prediction Markets

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) moved to intervene in Rhode Island litigation over prediction markets, seeking to block state gambling laws from being applied to federally regulated event-contract platforms. The dispute centers on civil penalties, federal preemption claims, and several state challenges. CFTC Moves Against Rhode Island Over Prediction Markets Dispute The Commodity Futures […]

Anti-Crypto Army Lost: Ripple CEO Cites Trump’s Future-Proof Crypto Push

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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse framed President Trump’s crypto post as a sign of a new U.S. policy opening for digital assets. XRP remains part of the broader market debate as lawmakers weigh clearer federal rules. Ripple CEO Frames Trump Post as Crypto Policy Shift Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse pointed to President Donald Trump’s May 27 […]

CFTC Moves to Drop Gemini Restrictions in Case It Says Shouldn’t Exist

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The CFTC says its Gemini crypto case should never have been filed under current enforcement standards. The agency has joined Gemini in asking a federal court to remove remaining settlement restrictions after monetary penalties were already satisfied. CFTC Review of Gemini Case Reshapes Crypto Enforcement The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) brought its effort to […]

XRP Traders Hit 47% Losses as Santiment Flags Historic Dip-Buy Setup

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XRP traders are facing rare loss extremes as Santiment data points to deep bearish sentiment and potential rebound conditions. The firm said average active traders were down 47%, placing short-term holders in one of the weakest return zones since late 2020. XRP Trader Losses Put Sentiment at Rare Extremes Crypto data intelligence firm Santiment shared […]

BIS Tests Tokenized Bank Payments With Visa, JPMorgan, UBS and Deutsche Bank

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The Bank for International Settlements and its partners are moving Project Agorá into real-value testing. The initiative aims to make cross-border bank payments faster and cheaper while keeping compliance checks inside the existing financial system. Project Agorá Links Central Banks on Unified Payment Ledger The Bank for International Settlements is preparing to test a blockchain-based […]

DTCC and Stellar Target 2027 Launch for Tokenized DTC Securities

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DTCC and the Stellar Development Foundation plan to enable DTC-custodied assets to be tokenized on the Stellar network in the first half of 2027. The move expands DTCC’s multi-chain strategy for bringing traditional market assets onto regulated digital rails. Key Takeaways: DTCC and Stellar plan DTC asset tokenization on Stellar by H1 2027. SEC’s 2025 […]

Trezor Adds USDC and USDT Yield to Suite, Targeting 2 Million Hardware Wallet Users

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Trezor added native stablecoin yield to Trezor Suite on Thursday, letting users earn on USDC and USDT without leaving the hardware wallet’s interface. Trezor Rolls out Native Yield on USDC and USDT Powered by Morpho Vaults The Prague-based company Trezor integrated Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol running on Ethereum since 2022, to power the feature. […]

‘Enough Is Enough’: Kalshi Slams Polymarket Over Alleged Lack of Compliance and KYC

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Josh Stevens, VP of Engineering at Polymarket, denied reports indicating that the prediction market platform would shift to a model requiring full customer ID for its operations. Kalshi’s Head of Enforcement, Robert J. DeNault, called Polymarket to enhance its compliance policies, as insiders were “using the platform left and right.” Kalshi Criticizes Polymarket’s Compliance Policies: […]