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‘Between supportive and restrictive forces’: Bitcoin stalls near $64,000 as Fed rate-hike risk overshadows Iran ceasefire relief
Bitcoin hovers near $64,000 as hawkish Federal Reserve signals and consistent ETF outflows counteract the positive impact of an Iran ceasefire deal.
Kraken Prop Explained: Funded Crypto Trading Arrives Inside Kraken Pro
Kraken Prop allows experienced traders to access funded capital after successfully completing a rigorous performance-based evaluation within the Kraken Pro ecosystem.
Charles Schwab prediction market partnership with Cboe to take traders away from Polymarket, Kalshi
Charles Schwab and Cboe are collaborating to integrate binary options into brokerage accounts, potentially shifting traders away from crypto-native prediction markets.
As bitcoin, altcoin prices gain, derivatives signal skepticism over a sustained rally
Bitcoin and altcoins rose on geopolitical relief, but derivatives data and bearish chart patterns suggest investor skepticism remains regarding a sustained rally.
Q2 2026 Emerges as Most-Hacked Quarter on Record with 83 Incidents
The second quarter of 2026 recorded 83 cryptocurrency hacks, marking the highest number of incidents on record despite lower total monetary losses.
Bank of England backs down on strict stablecoin holding limits, sets $50 billion issuance cap
The Bank of England has replaced individual stablecoin holding limits with a new £40 billion issuance cap to support market growth and innovation.
Bank of England drops proposed individual holding caps for sterling stablecoins, sets £40 billion issuance guardrail
The Bank of England has replaced individual stablecoin holding caps with a £40 billion issuance limit to manage systemic financial risk.
ETH stakers could see rewards cut as Ethereum fights to fund its future
Ethereum is debating a proposal to redirect staking rewards toward ecosystem development to address potential long-term funding shortfalls.
Geopolitical relief meets the Warsh Fed: Crypto Week Ahead
This week, crypto markets monitor U.S.-Iran diplomatic progress, Federal Reserve policies under Kevin Warsh, and key macroeconomic data releases.
Ethereum MEV King “Jaredfromsubway” Speaks Out After Massive $15 Million Exploit
The prominent MEV bot operator Jaredfromsubway.eth has offered a 50% bounty to recover $15 million in ETH stolen via a reverse honeypot attack.
Spot bitcoin ETFs log sixth consecutive week of net outflows; analyst says selling wave is exhausting itself
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their sixth straight week of outflows, though analysts suggest the selling pressure is beginning to subside.
Bitcoin Battles US Dollar and Iran Nerves at $64,000 This Week
Bitcoin hovers around $64,000 as market participants weigh a strengthening US dollar, inflation data, and shifting geopolitical tensions.
Bank of Korea advances CBDC deposit token initiative to test real-world usage: report
The Bank of Korea is expanding its CBDC pilot to integrate deposit tokens into commercial banking systems for real-world transactions.
Keir Starmer Resigns After Trump Predicted UK Leadership Departure
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned following an internal Labour Party revolt, with potential successor Andy Burnham favoring crypto-friendly policies.
Ethereum ‘tax’ debate erupts over proposal to redirect portion of staking rewards to ecosystem funding
A proposal to redirect a portion of Ethereum staking rewards toward public goods has sparked intense debate regarding protocol politics and cartel risks.
Bitget Launches Stock+, Bringing Real US Stocks to Crypto-Native Investors
Bitget has introduced Stock+, a feature allowing users to purchase real US stocks directly using USDC and other digital assets.
Gate Stocks Officially Launches Korean Stock Trading, Expanding Its Global Multi-Asset Offering
Gate has launched Korean stock trading services, allowing users to trade KRX-listed securities directly using USDT without traditional brokerage accounts.
Taiko halts its Ethereum layer 2 network after a bridge exploit, token dives 10%
Taiko suspended its Layer 2 network after a $1.7 million bridge exploit caused by an exposed signing key, causing its token price to drop.
Bitcoin price may be headed to $54,000, says analyst who forecast October's all-time high
Crypto analyst Doctor Profit warns that Bitcoin is forming a "bear flag" pattern that could drive prices down to the $54,000 range.
Kraken adds 2,500 unapproved Solana tokens to its app – says risk stays on-chain
Kraken has integrated over 2,500 Solana-based tokens into its app via decentralized exchanges, emphasizing that these assets remain unvetted by the platform.
XRP Bulls Are Standing on a Trapdoor That Opens Below $1
A bearish head and shoulders pattern on the XRP chart suggests a potential price decline below $1 if current support levels fail.
Prediction Market Open Interest Hits Record $1.48 Billion as Sports Bets Climb
Prediction market open interest reached a record $1.48 billion, driven largely by a surge in sports betting activity.
Bitwise brings crypto model portfolios to retail apps as issuers seek demand beyond ticker picking
Bitwise is integrating its crypto model portfolios into the Parrot Finance app to provide retail investors with automated, professional-grade asset allocation strategies.
SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung to Become South Korea’s Most Valuable Company
SK Hynix has surpassed Samsung Electronics in market capitalization, driven by massive demand for its AI memory chips.
Live markets: Bitcoin is stuck near $64,000 as ETF outflows reach a sixth week
Bitcoin remains range-bound near $64,000 as U.S. spot ETFs face a sixth consecutive week of net outflows amid macroeconomic pressures.
Bitcoin’s 6-Week ETF Exodus Fuels a Scary New Prediction
A six-week streak of Bitcoin ETF outflows has sparked analyst concerns, though market data suggests a major crash remains unlikely.
Bitget enables direct US stock purchases using crypto
Bitget has launched Stock+, allowing users to purchase U.S. stocks directly using cryptocurrency via USDC stablecoin conversion.
How Does Tether Make Money? Understanding the Business Model Behind USDT
Tether generates revenue primarily by earning interest on its substantial reserves of short-term U.S. Treasury bills and other low-risk financial instruments.
Beyond Trading: What CoinEx’s Recent Moves Reveal About the Next Stage of Exchange Competition
Cryptocurrency exchanges are shifting their competitive focus from product features to building long-term user trust through transparency, research, infrastructure, and community engagement.
After MiCAR, Europe’s Crypto Market Enters the Supervision Era
Following MiCAR's implementation, the European crypto market is shifting focus from licensing toward operational maturity, governance, and long-term regulatory compliance.
CryptoBandits malware lets criminals use your USB drive to access crypto wallets – Microsoft warns
Microsoft warns of the CryptoBandits malware, which spreads via USB drives to steal crypto wallet secrets and manipulate transaction addresses.
South Korea’s Toss Bank to test blockchain-based financial infrastructure on Solana
Toss Bank has partnered with the Solana Foundation to test blockchain-based infrastructure for global remittances and financial services.
Altura Begins Orderly Vault Wind-Down as Withdrawal Demand Surges
Altura is closing its multi-strategy stablecoin vault after experiencing significant user withdrawal requests driven by market fear and unfounded speculation.
Bitcoin developers want to fix the 'replace this transaction with a higher fee' button. Here's why
Bitcoin developers are working to remove redundant 'replace-by-fee' signaling to improve user privacy and standardize on-chain transaction data.
MoneyGram Stakes SOL, Joins Solana as Network Validator
MoneyGram has officially become a validator on the Solana blockchain, staking SOL to participate in network security and transaction processing.
Europe’s Swedish krona stablecoin arrives with a warning: dollar liquidity may already be too far ahead
AllUnity has launched a MiCA-compliant Swedish krona stablecoin, SEKAU, aiming to provide institutional settlement rails while facing competition from dominant dollar-based stablecoins.
Ethereum validators asked to fund projects with up to 10% of staking rewards under new proposal
A new Ethereum proposal suggests allowing validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards to fund essential ecosystem infrastructure and public goods.
Morgan Stanley Amends ETH, SOL ETFs to Reveal Cheap Fees
Morgan Stanley updated its Ethereum and Solana ETF filings to offer industry-leading low fees of 0.14%.
Taiko Bridge Exploited for Up to $1.7M in DeFi Hack
Ethereum layer-2 network Taiko has urged users to withdraw funds after a bridge exploit resulted in the theft of approximately $1.7 million.
XRP briefly loses $1.14 support before buyers drive sharp rebound
XRP experienced a brief dip below $1.13 before strong buying pressure pushed the token back into its established $1.10–$1.30 trading range.
Japan’s corporate pension fund plans to allocate 1% of assets to crypto: reports
Japan's National Business Corporate Pension Fund will invest 1% of assets in crypto by fiscal 2026 for diversification.
Wars Have Driven $12.3 Billion in VC Investment Into This Sector
Global conflict has fueled a $12.3 billion surge in defense technology investment, while venture capital interest in the cryptocurrency sector has notably cooled.
Ethereum Layer 2 Taiko halts block production following exploit; urges users to withdraw funds
Ethereum-based rollup Taiko has suspended block production and urged users to withdraw funds after a bridge exploit resulted in roughly $1.7 million in losses.
3 Token Unlocks to Watch in the Final Week of June 2026
Over $735 million in crypto tokens, including Humanity, MegaETH, and Sahara AI, will be unlocked during the final week of June 2026.
Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as US-Iran talks progress but crypto sits out the rally
Bitcoin remains stagnant near $64,000 despite a global market rally triggered by positive progress in US-Iran peace negotiations.
Wall Street’s UBS uMINT yield-bearing collateral has reached Bybit – but there’s a catch
Calais Digital Assets is using UBS uMINT as live trading collateral on Bybit, allowing funds to earn yield while maintaining margin requirements.
US-Iran Agree on 60-Day Deal Roadmap: Markets Open Monday
The US and Iran have established a 60-day roadmap for a final deal, aiming to stabilize global markets and geopolitical tensions.
Secret Network bridge exploited for $4.7M with ‘infinite mint’ bug
A smart contract vulnerability on the Secret Network bridge allowed an attacker to mint $4.67 million in unbacked assets.
Instant Bitcoin checkout arrives, but risk now shifts to settlement control
GoMining's GoBTC Pay enables instant-feeling Bitcoin payments by routing transactions through its own mining pool, trading decentralization for speed and merchant convenience.
Altura winds down stablecoin vault after ‘unprecedented level’ of withdrawal requests
DeFi protocol Altura is closing its stablecoin yield vault following a surge in withdrawal requests driven by market speculation and contagion fears.
Taiko Exploit Adds to June Tally of Over 20 Crypto Hacks
Taiko lost approximately $1.7 million after an attacker compromised its chain-state verification mechanism, joining a series of June crypto security breaches.
Lummis Says CLARITY Act Will End Crypto Developer Prosecution for Writing Code
Senator Cynthia Lummis champions the CLARITY Act to protect software developers from criminal liability for the misuse of their open-source code.
Kraken Fed account fight could shape how crypto firms get direct payment access
The banking group ICBA is urging the Kansas City Fed to review Kraken's limited-purpose account, potentially impacting future crypto industry access to payment rails.
Fed Hawkishness Displaces Hormuz Noise as the Dominant Market Risk
Federal Reserve hawkishness, driven by Kevin Warsh, has replaced geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz as the primary driver of global market risk.
Trump Declares Starmer Will Resign, Blames North Sea Oil Ban
Donald Trump claims UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign due to failing immigration policies and a controversial ban on North Sea oil.
Bitcoin treasury companies in Europe struggle with shareholder cost issues
European Bitcoin treasury firms are navigating complex financing structures that aim to increase Bitcoin holdings without diluting shareholder value.
MiCA deadline likely to shift smaller crypto apps into licensed custody rails
The MiCA regulatory deadline is pushing smaller European crypto platforms to adopt licensed infrastructure providers to maintain compliance and service continuity.
Polymarket paid creators to stage fake winning bets on dummy sites: WSJ
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that Polymarket paid influencers to film fake, staged winning bets on deceptive dummy websites.
$165 Billion Stock Selloff Looms as Goldman Flags Rising Leverage
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan warn that high hedge fund leverage and quarter-end rebalancing could trigger a $165 billion stock market selloff.
Crypto perps’ US future will now be defined by what regulators decide to call them
US regulators are seeking public input on how to classify crypto perpetual futures and event contracts to determine appropriate oversight and legal frameworks.
Unprofitable Russell 2000 Stocks Surge 60%, Outpacing Firms That Actually Earn Money
Unprofitable Russell 2000 companies are significantly outperforming profitable firms, driven by speculative AI-related investment trends.
Anthropic Reportedly Finishes Training Successor to Suspended Mythos 5 Model
Reports suggest Anthropic has completed training a successor to its suspended Mythos 5 AI model, despite ongoing US export control restrictions.
Three World Cup betting crypto wallets have cashed out more than $24 Million
Three crypto wallets linked to the same Binance deposit address profited over $24 million from successful World Cup prediction market bets.
Fentanyl-linked Chinese network tied to crypto fraud from Japan involving fake ‘Zksync.jp’ token: Nikkei
A Chinese network linked to fentanyl precursor smuggling allegedly orchestrated a cryptocurrency fraud scheme in Japan involving a fake Zksync.jp token.
Cardano’s Hoskinson Bets Big on AI as Midnight City Development Pushes Forward
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson is integrating AI agents as core infrastructure to scale communication and activity within the Midnight City ecosystem.
Bitcoin and Oil Markets Brace for Possible Black Monday After US-Iran Talks Fracture in Switzerland
Global markets, including crypto and oil, face potential volatility after US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland collapsed over the weekend.
The Great XRP Retirement: Testing the Math Behind the Hoax
Analysts evaluate whether XRP can serve as a viable long-term retirement asset despite its inherent price volatility and regulatory risks.
Are perps swaps? A quick look at that CME suit: State of Crypto
CME Group is suing the CFTC over its approval of Kalshi's perpetual futures, arguing these products are actually regulated swaps.
Crypto Executive Disputes Claims Anthropic’s Mythos Breached NSA Systems
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe debunked viral rumors that Anthropic’s Mythos AI model maliciously breached NSA systems, clarifying it was an authorized security test.
Africa’s crypto crackdown is really a remittance revolution
African governments are shifting from banning cryptocurrencies to regulating them as they become essential infrastructure for remittances, savings, and cross-border payments.