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Latest bear market victim shows how quickly DeFi users are left behind when crypto projects move on
The shutdown of the Swellchain L2 highlights the risks users face when crypto projects pivot and discontinue support for older infrastructure.
KOSPI’s Recovery Fades as Early Gains Evaporate from SK Hynix
South Korea's KOSPI index saw early gains vanish as investors remained cautious ahead of Micron Technology's earnings report.
Live markets: Bitcoin could drop to $59,000 in the short-term as liquidity dries up
Wintermute analysts warn that Bitcoin could decline to $59,000 due to thinning market liquidity and rising geopolitical and economic pressures.
South Korea’s KG Group Picks Solana to Roll Out a Digital Asset Payments Push
KG Group has partnered with the Solana Foundation to develop a stablecoin-based payment and settlement infrastructure for its extensive merchant network.
Bitcoin drops toward $62,000 as the chip selloff deepens for a second day
Bitcoin is declining toward $62,000 as a broad sell-off in semiconductor and technology stocks impacts global risk assets.
Cboe Joins Prediction Market Race With Mini S&P 500 Binary Options
Cboe Global Markets has entered the prediction market sector by launching binary options on the Mini-S&P 500 Index through retail brokerages.
CEA Industries ends proxy fight with YZi Labs, adds Ella Zhang as board director
CEA Industries settled a governance dispute with YZi Labs by appointing three new directors, including Ella Zhang, to its board.
CZ called Hyperliquid’s no KYC model “awesome” – Then mentioned lawyers
Binance founder CZ praised Hyperliquid's no-KYC model as "awesome" but noted the project likely has "good lawyers," highlighting regulatory risks.
Crypto PAC-backed Adrian Boafo secures victory in Maryland Democratic primary
Maryland state delegate Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary after receiving substantial financial support from the crypto-focused super PAC Protect Progress.
Crypto PAC's $5.5 million Congress pick gets Maryland win, more crypto allies advance
The Fairshake super PAC successfully backed Adrian Boafo and several other pro-crypto congressional candidates in recent primary elections.
Goldfinch wind-down raises a hard question – can DeFi RWA survive real-world debt?
The potential wind-down of the crypto lending platform Goldfinch highlights the challenges DeFi protocols face when managing real-world debt recoveries.
Congress sends anti-CBDC housing bill to Trump’s desk for final approval
The U.S. Congress passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which includes provisions banning a central bank digital currency until 2030.
CryptoQuant’s MicroStrategy Warning Comes Two Weeks Late
CryptoQuant advised MicroStrategy to prioritize cash reserves over Bitcoin purchases, though the company had already begun this pivot two weeks prior.
Ethereum’s Staking Tax May Already Be Obsolete Due To EthLabs
The emergence of the nonprofit Ethlabs suggests a private funding model may resolve concerns over Ethereum's potential development funding crisis without taxing staking rewards.
South Korean digital bank with 15M users turns to Solana stablecoins for overseas transfers
Toss Bank is partnering with the Solana Foundation to conduct a proof of concept for blockchain-based international remittances.
AI chipmaker Cerebras down 11% after first public earnings report
Cerebras Systems shares fell 11% in after-hours trading following a forecast for lower core gross margins in the upcoming quarter.
Senate Votes to Rein In Trump’s Iran Strike Authority: Oil Moves, Stocks and Bitcoin Do Not
The U.S. Senate passed a War Powers Resolution regarding Iran, but markets including Bitcoin showed little reaction to the political news.
Ether Rocked By $170M Liquidation: Are New Lows On The Cards?
Ether prices dropped 5% following $170 million in liquidations, reflecting investor caution amid market volatility and persistent ETF outflows.
What Andy Burnham Means for Crypto in the UK
As Keir Starmer steps down, potential successor Andy Burnham’s history as Manchester Mayor suggests a pro-innovation approach to UK cryptocurrency and Web3 policy.
Crypto critic Roubini joins tokenization boom with onchain 'Technodollar'
Longtime crypto skeptic Nouriel Roubini is entering the blockchain space by co-authoring a whitepaper for a tokenized fund product called USAFi.
Senate Democrats urge Republicans to hold hearings on Trump family crypto ties to Abu Dhabi royalty
Democratic senators are pressuring Republican leadership to investigate potential conflicts of interest regarding a $500 million investment from Abu Dhabi into a Trump-affiliated crypto project.
Crypto users told to pull funds after Ethereum L2 bridge failure exposes rollup exit risk
Taiko urged users to withdraw funds from its bridges after a security flaw in its chain state verification mechanism exposed assets to unauthorized releases.
Mark Zuckerberg Ordered Meta Staff to Develop Moneyless Prediction Market: NYT
Mark Zuckerberg has directed Meta staff to develop a prediction market app called "Arena" that uses a points-based system instead of currency.
South Korea’s Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains Sparks Market Chaos and Black Tuesday
South Korea proposed taxing unrealized gains, causing a market crash dubbed 'Black Tuesday' and sparking investor fears.
Arthur Hayes Sees $40,000 Bitcoin Bottom Within the Next Six Months
Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will bottom around $40,000 in the next six months, despite his long-term bullish stance.
Trump directing ‘government dollars and time’ to quantum security could be a boon for bitcoin
President Trump’s new executive orders on quantum security may accelerate research and development for quantum-resistant technologies, potentially benefiting the Bitcoin ecosystem.
CryptoQuant says Strategy should pause bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves
CryptoQuant advises Strategy to halt bitcoin acquisitions to bolster shrinking cash reserves and manage rising dividend obligations effectively.
Trump’s Iran Deal Crushed Oil Prices, But Veteran Trader Sees a $135 Shock
While a potential US-Iran deal has lowered oil prices, experts warn that supply constraints could trigger a surge to $135 per barrel.
Barry Silbert’s Zcash miner proposes merger, sends Nasdaq stock soaring despite rough month for ZEC
DCG subsidiary Fortitude Mining is merging with HeartSciences to go public, boosting the medical tech company's stock by over 50%.
Kentucky becomes latest state sued by CFTC over prediction markets
The CFTC sued Kentucky, claiming federal jurisdiction over prediction markets following the state's attempt to regulate platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Claude Outage Hits Public Users While Government Tier Stays Online
A recent 85-minute outage affected public Claude users while the isolated government-tier service remained fully operational.
Crypto isn't the Problem with the US Economy, Says Senator
Senator John Kennedy argued that while he supports cryptocurrency, it is not the root cause of current US economic issues.
Mark Zuckerberg Wants Meta in Prediction Markets: Is This His Path to Trillionaire Status?
Meta is developing a standalone prediction market app called Arena, signaling Mark Zuckerberg's interest in competing with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Ethereum Foundation Cuts Another 40% But Solana Founder Calls It Bullish
The Ethereum Foundation is reducing its budget by 40% and cutting 20% of staff to transition into a leaner, endowment-style organization.
Solana is subsidizing high-volume traders before on-chain markets prove the activity can stick
The Solana Foundation's "Frontier" program offers rebates and infrastructure support to attract professional high-volume traders to the Solana ecosystem.
Nearly 100 Catholic leaders oppose Clarity Act over weakened safeguards against illicit finance and trafficking
Nearly 100 Catholic leaders have urged Congress to reject parts of the Clarity Act, citing concerns over weakened oversight of illicit financial activities.
Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York
The House Financial Services Committee will hold a July 17 hearing to discuss the CLARITY Act, a major U.S. digital asset regulatory framework.
Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30.
Developer Craig Raw faced potential Apple account termination after trying to warn users about fraudulent Sparrow Wallet apps on the App Store.
Zcash Miner Fortitude to Go Public in HeartSciences Merger
Zcash mining firm Fortitude Mining Holdings will go public via a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed medical technology company HeartSciences.
Bank of America Raises Micron Target to $1,500 Ahead of Results: Are Traders Buying It?
Bank of America raised its Micron price target to $1,500, citing its critical role in AI memory as traders await volatile earnings results.
Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features
Bull Bitcoin has obtained a MiCA license in France, maintaining its commitment to self-custody and user privacy for European customers.
Meta is developing a prediction market app called ‘Arena’ as sector booms: NYT
Meta is creating an experimental prediction market app named Arena that currently utilizes a points-based system instead of cash.
New York man sentenced for $1.4 million crypto fraud scheme using bogus influencer accounts
A New York man received a 15-month prison sentence for swindling over $1.4 million through fake crypto influencer accounts and fraudulent staking schemes.
Five Eyes Agencies Urge Industry Leaders to Act on AI Threats Now
Five Eyes intelligence agencies warn that AI is accelerating cyber threats, urging business leaders to prioritize AI-driven defenses and cyber resilience immediately.
Bitcoin’s Famous Rainbow Chart May Be Breaking in Real Time
Bitcoin has dipped below its famous 'Rainbow Chart' indicator, raising concerns that the long-standing predictive model may no longer be reliable.
‘Quarter-end catalyst or consolidation?’: Bitcoin below $63,000 amid ETF outflows, $10.6 billion options expiry
Bitcoin faces pressure from record ETF outflows, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and a massive $10.6 billion options expiry, keeping the asset in a range-bound state.
Meta’s Zuckerberg wants to build prediction market app like Polymarket and Kalshi: NYT
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly developing a new prediction market application called Arena to compete with platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi.
Bitcoin price faces midweek squeeze that will decide whether $60,000 holds
Bitcoin faces volatility this week driven by May PCE inflation data and a significant $10 billion quarterly options expiry on Deribit.
7 Days Till MiCA Deadline: Europe Issues Final Warning to Unauthorized Crypto Firms
The European Securities and Markets Authority has ordered unauthorized crypto firms to exit the EU market before the July 1 MiCA deadline.
DOJ seizes Huione Group cloud computing account used to launder billions in fraud proceeds
The U.S. Justice Department seized a cloud computing account used by Cambodia-based Huione Group to launder billions in cryptocurrency fraud proceeds.
Goldfinch set to shutter Prime after community vote backs wind-down proposal
Goldfinch is winding down its Prime product and halting new development after a community vote favored shifting the protocol to maintenance mode.
European Union’s ESMA Orders Unlicensed Crypto Firms to Exit EU Market as MiCA Deadline Arrives
The European Securities and Markets Authority has mandated that unlicensed crypto firms must wind down their EU operations by July 1, 2026.
BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds
Asset managers are accelerating the tokenization of ETFs, driven by investor demand and a fear of missing out on blockchain-based finance opportunities.
H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury
H100 shareholders approved the acquisition of two Norwegian firms, increasing its holdings to 3,500 BTC and becoming Europe's second-largest listed bitcoin treasury.
CBOE Eyes Crypto Perpetual Futures After CFTC Shift
CBOE is exploring converting its Bitcoin and Ether futures into perpetual contracts following recent regulatory shifts by the US CFTC.
Elizabeth Warren once said CBDCs have a “great promise” – Now she’s helping block it
Senator Elizabeth Warren has backed legislation that prevents the Federal Reserve from issuing a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) through 2030.
Gold, Silver or Copper: Which Commodity Looks Best Heading into the End of 2026?
A strong US dollar is pressuring gold, silver, and copper, with copper showing structural strength due to AI-driven industrial demand.
Cardano Launched Its Biggest Upgrade in Years: What Does Network Activity Say?
Cardano's recent Leios testnet launch has yet to impact network activity, as daily transactions remain flat and active addresses trend downward.
Chainlink Joins Banks to Develop Stablecoin FX Settlement
Chainlink is partnering with European and South Korean banking consortia to test stablecoin technology for streamlining cross-border foreign exchange settlements.
Chainlink teams up with 47 South Korean, European banks to speed up international money transfers
Chainlink and 47 banks launch Project Pangea to enable near real-time, stablecoin-based international money transfers.
Tether-backed Oobit brings USDT to nearly 170 million users of Brazil’s PIX payment network
Oobit has integrated with Brazil’s PIX payment system, enabling 170 million users to easily convert local currency into USDT for everyday transactions.
Trump’s quantum computing push puts $449 billion in “exposed Bitcoin” back in the limelight
New U.S. government quantum initiatives accelerate security timelines, highlighting the vulnerability of billions in Bitcoin to future quantum-computing threats.
US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban
The U.S. Senate passed a housing bill containing a provision that bans the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC through 2030.
Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum Foundation will cut budget 40% in major reset
The Ethereum Foundation is cutting its annual budget by 40% to adopt a leaner, long-term endowment-style financial model.
US Dollar Index Hits 13-Month High Above 100, Summer Warning for Crypto and Stocks
The US Dollar Index rising above 100 is signaling potential downward pressure for cryptocurrencies and equities throughout the summer.
Bitcoin's recent drop below $60,000 signals Fed, ETF and AI pressures: Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank reports that Bitcoin's decline below $60,000 is driven by Federal Reserve hawkishness, ETF outflows, and capital rotation into artificial intelligence.
Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) Closes Last Healthcare Clinic, Completes Full Pivot to Bitcoin
Nakamoto Inc. has shut down its final healthcare clinic, officially transitioning into a dedicated Bitcoin-focused operating company.
Bitcoin Suisse Secures MiCAR License, Launches European Expansion from Liechtenstein
Bitcoin Suisse has obtained a MiCAR license in Liechtenstein, enabling the firm to expand its crypto financial services across the European Economic Area.
Why tokenized SpaceX shares ran into allocation limits before retail investors could buy them
Tokenized SpaceX shares failed to launch for retail investors because providers could not secure enough underlying shares to meet massive demand.
Ripple gives RLUSD a MiCA foothold in Europe and route into African payments – but is volume there?
Ripple is expanding its RLUSD stablecoin by securing European regulatory approval and partnering with Flutterwave to enter African payment markets.