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Bitcoin traders load up on bearish bets all the way down to $52,000
Bitcoin traders are purchasing put options on Deribit, signaling expectations of a potential price decline toward $52,000.
Bitcoin falls below $63,000 as risk assets sell off and the week's bounce fades
Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 amid a broad market sell-off, signaling a potential shift in cycle patterns and dampening near-term altseason expectations.
BlackRock Says Bitcoin is Onboarding Investors Into TradFi
BlackRock's Jay Jacobs notes that Bitcoin ETF investors are increasingly diversifying into traditional financial products, bridging the gap between crypto and TradFi.
Kalshi making early IPO talks with investment banks: report
Prediction market platform Kalshi has reportedly begun early discussions with investment banks regarding a potential initial public offering.
Upbit Listing Announcement Triggers Price Swings Across 9 Altcoins
South Korean exchange Upbit announced the staggered listing of nine altcoins, causing immediate but varied price volatility across the tokens.
Morgan Stanley files amendments for ETH and SOL ETFs, revealing lowest fees in market
Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1 forms for its ETH and SOL ETFs, proposing industry-low 0.14% fees and naming staking service providers.
Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement
The CFTC has permanently banned Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky from trading commodities following a settlement over fraud allegations.
Fidelity launches GENIUS-aligned money market fund for stablecoin issuers
Fidelity Investments has introduced a new money market fund tailored for stablecoin issuers to hold reserve assets in compliance with the GENIUS Act.
South Korea’s KOSPI Tops 9,000 but Samsung and SK Hynix Did the Work
The KOSPI index hit a record 9,063.84, driven almost entirely by record gains in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix due to AI demand.
ETH Trapped Below $1.7K Raises Call For Another “Selling Wave"
Analysts warn of a potential Ether selling wave as exchange inflows rise, futures interest drops, and the price struggles below $1,700.
Saylor Created MicroStrategy’s STRC Stock with AI, and Now It Crashed Below $100
MicroStrategy's STRC preferred stock has fallen below its $100 target, raising concerns about the firm's AI-assisted financial strategy and Bitcoin funding model.
US Agencies Push User ID Requirements for Stablecoin Issuers Akin to Regulated Banks
US regulators proposed that stablecoin issuers implement customer identity verification standards consistent with those required for traditional financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act.
Strategy’s preferred stock STRC continues to trade under $90 as trading volume jumps
Strategy’s STRC preferred stock hit a record low and continues trading below $90 amid a significant surge in daily share volume.
Malta Weighs Legal Framework for DAOs and DeFi Projects
The Malta Financial Services Authority has launched a public consultation on creating a regulatory framework for DeFi and DAOs under existing MiCA standards.
CryptoQuant says bitcoin microtransactions now make up 80% of daily transactions
CryptoQuant reports that Bitcoin transactions under 0.01 BTC now comprise 80% of daily activity, driven largely by protocols like Runes and Ordinals.
Custodia and Vantage Propose Dual-Purpose Token for Banks and Stablecoins
Custodia and Vantage Bank have introduced a token that dynamically converts between bank deposits and stablecoins to facilitate blockchain-based financial transactions.
Rockstar Games Confirms GTA 6 Pre-Orders Date and Themed Meme Coins Explode
Rockstar Games announced GTA 6 pre-orders start June 25, sparking a speculative surge in unofficial themed meme coins across crypto markets.
New Texas power grid allocation framework could lift bitcoin miners turned data center operators
Texas regulators approved a batch-processing system for grid connections, benefiting bitcoin mining firms transitioning into AI data center operations.
Is SpaceX the Ultimate Exit Liquidity for Billionaires?
While critics fear SpaceX’s IPO serves as exit liquidity for insiders, strict lock-up schedules and high institutional demand suggest a more controlled market entry.
Ireland’s Government Proposes Crypto Safeguards in Response to Risks
The Irish government is implementing new crypto industry standards by 2027 to combat money laundering, terrorism financing, and corruption risks.
Kalshi Enters Canada Through Wealthsimple Prediction Markets App
Wealthsimple is launching an app in Canada offering Kalshi-powered prediction markets, including financial, economic, and climate-based event contracts.
Sen. Gillibrand’s son is building a perps exchange that wants dual CFTC, SEC oversight: report
Theodore Gillibrand raised $30 million to launch a U.S.-regulated perpetuals exchange seeking joint oversight from the CFTC and SEC.
Bitcoin ETF outflows expose split demand after Warsh’s Fed debut
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows on June 17, though individual product performance suggests a split in investor demand following Fed policy updates.
Rep. Steil introduces bill to block lawmakers from placing prediction markets bets on public policy issues
Rep. Bryan Steil has introduced legislation to prohibit lawmakers and their families from wagering on political outcomes within prediction markets.
BlackRock Executive Calls Bitcoin “Too Big to Ignore”, Discusses New Bitcoin Premium Income ETF
BlackRock has launched the BITA ETF, utilizing a covered-call strategy to generate income from Bitcoin's inherent volatility for traditional investors.
Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure
Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down, marking the latest departure in a series of high-level exits from the organization.
BNB Chain’s LAB Token Keeps Exploding in a Parabolic Rally: What’s Next?
The LAB token is experiencing a parabolic rally driven by whale accumulation, though potential token unlocks present significant future risk.
Bitcoin's 'Deep Value' Discount Faces Hawkish Fed Test: Bitwise
Bitwise analysts suggest Bitcoin remains a deep value opportunity, though potential hawkish Federal Reserve policies and liquidity competition remain significant headwinds.
CFTC enters settlement with former Celsius CEO, imposes a permanent trading ban
The CFTC has settled with former Celsius CEO Alexander Mashinsky, securing a permanent trading and registration ban against him.
Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
Former Celsius CEO Alexander Mashinsky has been permanently banned from all commodities activity by the U.S. CFTC following his fraud conviction.
This Platform is Turning the World Cup Into a Trading and Prediction Experience
Crypto exchanges like Zoomex are integrating sports betting and trading campaigns into the 2026 World Cup to drive user engagement and daily platform activity.
Hyperliquid poised to become more than an exchange and drive HYPE higher, Hyperion CEO says
Hyperion CEO Hyunsu Jung believes Hyperliquid is evolving into a broader blockchain ecosystem, which could further increase the value of the HYPE token.
Hoskinson Has a Plan to Save Cardano, But ADA Holders aren’t Buying It
Charles Hoskinson is proposing governance reforms for Cardano, but market sentiment remains negative as ADA prices hover near five-year lows.
JPMorgan says bitcoin mining economics have ‘worsened’ as BTC trades below production cost
JPMorgan analysts report that Bitcoin mining has become less profitable as current prices fall significantly below the estimated $78,000 production cost.
Jefferies expects IREN’s AI cloud business to outpace data center leasing, sees 30% upside
Jefferies initiated coverage on IREN with a buy rating, projecting its AI cloud business will outperform traditional data center leasing over the long term.
STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It
STRC is a risky, junk-rated financial product marketed to retail investors as a safe way to gain Bitcoin exposure.
Global $2.75B payments deal shows stablecoins moving into the rails they were meant to bypass
Nuvei's $2.75 billion acquisition of Payoneer signals that stablecoins are increasingly being integrated into existing regulated financial infrastructure rather than replacing it.
Ethereum Could be Nearing a Violent Move as Price Drops 6%
Ethereum's suppressed volatility and low derivatives activity suggest a significant price breakout or breakdown is imminent as market conditions consolidate.
HIVE Signs $220M GPU Cloud Contract for Cohere AI Workloads
HIVE Digital Technologies' subsidiary BUZZ HPC has secured a $220 million contract to provide GPU infrastructure for AI startup Cohere.
CME Group Sues CFTC Over Crypto Perpetual Futures
CME Group has filed a lawsuit against the CFTC, challenging the regulatory approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts.
U.S. agencies seek stablecoin customer-ID rules akin to banks in new GENIUS Act rule
U.S. regulators have proposed new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities, similar to requirements for traditional banks under the GENIUS Act.
CME Group sues CFTC over perpetual futures in US, accusing the agency of ‘suddenly’ changing course
CME Group is suing the CFTC for allowing perpetual futures trading in the U.S., claiming the agency bypassed regulatory rules to benefit new competitors.
Bitcoin Miners Need $50B for AI Pivot as IREN Faces $21B Funding Gap
Public Bitcoin miners require roughly $50 billion in capital to transition their energy assets into high-demand AI data centers.
Bitcoin Price Falls to $62,000 as Hawkish Fed Shift Raises Risk of Deeper Pullback
Bitcoin dropped to $62,000 as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and strengthening U.S. dollar dampened market sentiment.
Illinois’ new crypto tax puts users under a burden stocks do not face
Illinois has introduced a 0.2% tax on digital assets, sparking industry backlash over its discriminatory nature compared to traditional financial securities.
Ethereum Foundation loses another key leader as co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns
Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned, marking another high-profile departure amidst ongoing leadership and governance scrutiny at the organization.
Bitcoin Builds a Floor Near $60,000, but On-Chain Data Says the Bear Isn’t Over
While Bitcoin is establishing a $60,000 support level, on-chain indicators suggest that the broader market remains in a bearish phase.
Bitcoin miners Bitdeer, CleanSpark and more report mixed May output as AI buildouts impact hashrate growth, treasury models
Major Bitcoin miners like Bitdeer and CleanSpark reported mixed May results as companies increasingly prioritize AI infrastructure buildouts over pure hashrate expansion.
Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules
The Federal Reserve proposed new customer identification rules for stablecoin issuers to enhance anti-money laundering compliance and oversight.
The DAO hack at 10: From $50 million exploit to a $130 million Ethereum security fund
A decade after The DAO hack forced a controversial Ethereum hard fork, recovered funds have been repurposed into a $130 million security endowment.
Ethereum Foundation co-Exec Director and board member Hsiao-Wei Wang steps down
Hsiao-Wei Wang has resigned from her roles as co-executive director and board member at the Ethereum Foundation after a decade of contributions.
Crypto for Advisors: Trading the bitcoin cycle
Financial advisors are encouraged to adopt cycle-aware bitcoin strategies instead of dollar-cost averaging to manage volatility and improve risk-adjusted returns.
Bitcoin to $145K by October? This Old Post With 'Crazy Accurate' BTC Price Predictions Say So
A viral Bitcoin price prediction from an anonymous source is likely fabricated, as key claims regarding supply control and price targets lack credibility.
DeFi’s next institutional wave may come from users who never see “behind the scenes” – CEO of Katana
Katana CEO Matt Fisher suggests DeFi's future growth lies in integrating protocols as invisible backend infrastructure for mainstream fintech and exchange platforms.
What happens when ChatGPT becomes the front door to crypto
AI assistants like ChatGPT are evolving from informational tools into interfaces that simplify crypto onboarding by performing blockchain transactions through conversational commands.
Federal Reserve rolls out proposing rulemaking requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain customer identification program
The Federal Reserve proposed new rules requiring stablecoin issuers to implement customer identification programs to combat illicit financial activities.
Anthropic and Sarvam AI Share Something Beyond Their Focus on AI
Anthropic and Sarvam AI, despite operating in different regions, share common venture capital investors like Lightspeed, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
A 1997 Mailing List Holds a Clue to the Satoshi Puzzle
Adam Back argues Bitcoin is a mathematical discovery emerging from early cypherpunk research rather than a simple human invention.
Kraken integrates Solana DEX trading into core app, with support for additional networks planned
Kraken has integrated Solana-based decentralized exchange trading directly into its core mobile app to simplify user access to onchain markets.
Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028
The Algorand Foundation has released a strategic roadmap to implement quantum-resistant cryptographic standards across its blockchain protocol by the end of 2027.
Ledn Launches Tether Gold-Backed Loans With XAUt Collateral
Ledn now allows users to use Tether Gold (XAUt) as collateral for loans, providing liquidity without requiring the sale of assets.
Tether’s XAUT gold token added to Ledn lending platform
The crypto lending platform Ledn has officially added support for Tether's XAUT gold token, allowing users to borrow against physical gold holdings.
CME Group to Sue CFTC Over Bitcoin Perpetual Futures Approval in Clash Over Dodd-Frank Classification
CME Group is suing the CFTC, arguing that Bitcoin perpetual futures should be classified as swaps under the Dodd-Frank Act.
Is Bitcoin Mining Becoming an Energy and Infrastructure Business?
Bitcoin mining is shifting from simple hardware deployment to a complex, energy-focused industry prioritizing operational efficiency and infrastructure management to maintain profitability.
Midjourney’s New Scanner Maps Your Whole Body in 60 Seconds
Midjourney is expanding into medical hardware with a radiation-free, ultrasonic full-body scanner designed to provide high-resolution diagnostics in under 60 seconds.
Strategy’s STRC draws bearish options bets as it falls to new all-time low
Traders are placing bearish bets on Strategy's STRC preferred stock as it hits record lows, fueling concerns over its Bitcoin-backed dividend strategy.
Bitcoin miner HIVE inks $220 million AI GPU deal with Bell, expects $70 million annual revenue
HIVE Digital Technologies has secured a $220 million contract to provide AI GPU infrastructure for Bell, projecting $70 million in annual recurring revenue.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10% while index declines
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 0.9% to 1750.15, with Stellar (XLM) leading gains at 10% despite overall market weakness.
Altcoins See Deepest Spot Selling Since 2020 as Season Index Nears Trigger
Altcoins are experiencing their longest period of net selling since 2020, yet market gauges suggest an altcoin season may be nearing a trigger point.
Alchemy's AI-driven identity and payment service gains access to Visa network
Alchemy has integrated its AgentCard service with Visa, enabling AI agents to make secure commercial transactions using existing credit and payment features.