XRP is holding above the $1 mark even as its price action has stalled, with daily active addresses up roughly 72% in two weeks and derivatives leverage draining out of the market. Onchain Activity Heats Up XRP is clinging to $1 support, but the quiet in its price masks a pickup in network use. Daily […]
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority published its final cryptoasset rulebook on June 30, lowering the capital floor for stablecoin issuers to 1% of issued value as it set an October 2027 deadline for firms to win authorization. A Landmark Framework Lands The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Britain’s financial regulator, on June 30 finalized a sweeping […]
The U.S. and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other and will meet this week in Qatar to resolve a dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, easing a geopolitical flashpoint that has whipsawed bitcoin and oil prices throughout the year. A Fragile Truce Over a Critical Waterway The United States and Iran have agreed […]
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said he has no intention of returning as chief executive of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, telling an interviewer that the company no longer needs him at the helm. From the Top Job to the Sidelines Changpeng Zhao, the billionaire who built Binance into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has […]
Prediction market traders are pricing some of the most bearish bitcoin outlooks of 2026, with more than $75 million in combined volume flowing into Polymarket and Kalshi contracts that see a $50,000 floor before a $100,000 ceiling. Bearish Consensus Builds Across Platforms The largest signal comes from Kalshi, where a market asking “Will BTC hit […]
Lawrence Lepard, investment manager and author of “The Big Print,” told RE:Bitcoin host Chase Palmieri that the U.S. Federal Reserve under chair Kevin Warsh is running a deliberate deception on markets, and that bitcoin near $59,000 sits in one of its cheapest historical positions relative to the power law model. Fed Chair Playing Both Sides […]
Bitcoin’s derivatives markets delivered a pointed message this weekend: the $60,000 level is not just a psychological line in the sand; it is the number the options market has been building toward for weeks. At 10 a.m. EST on June 28, 2026, bitcoin traded at $60,041 per coin. The timing is not coincidental. Across Deribit, […]
Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart fueled fresh buy anticipation, showing 847,363 BTC and a reserve near $51 billion. The post followed two consecutive weekly bitcoin purchases, reinforcing expectations that Strategy may continue accumulating through market volatility. Saylor’s Orange-Dot Chart Renews Focus on Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy’s latest orange-dot chart put its bitcoin playbook back in […]
Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a cooperation agreement between their respective financial regulatory bodies to deepen collaboration across capital markets and digital assets. Strengthening Regional Oversight Rwanda and Nigeria have signed a cooperation agreement to deepen collaboration across capital markets and digital assets, marking a significant step toward more coordinated cryptocurrency regulation across Africa as […]
Riot Games has named Kick, the streaming platform owned by the founders of crypto casino Stake, as an official broadcaster of its esports product. This is a full turnaround from its longstanding ban, which took place in multiple steps: about a year ago, it first allowed betting companies as team sponsors while insisting its own […]
London, United Arab Emirates, June 26th, 2026, Chainwire. Solstice to launch aiUSX, a yield-bearing asset that lets companies help finance the buildout with the capital they already hold for AI. TensorX and Solstice today announced a partnership to finance European sovereign AI infrastructure. TensorX and Solstice will work together to create a facility with up […]
Sushiswap has integrated a stop-loss and take-profit protocol powered by Orbs Layer-3 technology, allowing traders to automate their risk management and profit-taking directly onchain while maintaining full custody of their assets. Decentralized Automation Without Centralized Risks Decentralized exchange Sushiswap has integrated dSLTP, a stop‑loss and take‑profit protocol powered by Orbs’ Layer‑3 infrastructure, enabling users to […]
Cryptorank data shows active crypto investors fell to 651 in Q2 2026, the lowest quarterly level since 2020. At the same time, M&A funding jumped to $7.23 billion, suggesting capital is shifting from broad venture participation to consolidation and larger strategic deals. Crypto Venture Enters New Phase as Investor Count Falls to 6-Year Low of […]
The European Union is weighing a uniform 1% tax on online gambling across all 27 member states – a proposal that has gained momentum in the bloc’s long-term budget talks, and the latest sign that Europe’s gambling crackdown is moving from national capitals to Brussels. From national crackdowns to a Brussels levy The European Union […]
Crypto token memecore plummeted 76% in a single day, dropping from $2.64 to $0.50 before a minor rebound to $0.80. The crash wiped out nearly $3 billion in value, reducing its market cap to $900 million. M Plummets 76% Amid Pump-and-Dump Allegations Memecore (M), a token previously flagged by online sleuth ZachXBT, flash-crashed Thursday, sliding […]
Atlas plans to launch USAFi, a regulated permissionless digital security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF, under Dubai’s VARA framework in Q3 2026. The project marks economist Nouriel Roubini’s first move into digital assets after years as one of crypto’s most prominent critics. Nouriel Roubini Backs USAFi Token Launch After Years of Crypto Criticism Nouriel Roubini, […]
World has expanded access to Agentkit, a development framework that allows individuals to connect AI agents to a verified World ID. Tackling the Bot Problem Sam Altman-backed World announced June 24 it is expanding access to Agentkit, a development framework that allows individuals to link artificial intelligence (AI) agents to a verified World ID. The […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX raised $25 billion in its first-ever corporate bond sale, drawing nearly $90 billion in investor orders, less than two weeks after the company’s record-setting initial public offering (IPO). A Heavily Oversubscribed Debut SpaceX priced $25 billion of investment-grade notes on June 23, in what ranks as one of the largest debut corporate […]
Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT) has agreed to pay $2.35 million to settle a proposed securities class action brought by investors who accused the bitcoin miner of misleading the market about operational problems tied to its 2023 merger with U.S. Bitcoin Corp. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed […]
A decree signed by President Lula on June 19 lets Brazil’s gambling regulator order banks to freeze the accounts of unlicensed betting operators within 24 hours – and, after due process, seize the money for an anti-crime fund – shifting enforcement from blocking websites to choking the financial rails beneath them. From web blocks to […]
A sharp cryptocurrency market sell-off on Tuesday morning triggered over $700 million in total liquidations, with long positions accounting for approximately $595 million of the losses. Ethereum and Altcoins Face Heavy Selling Liquidations across the cryptocurrency market surpassed $700 million Tuesday morning amid a sell-off that saw top digital assets post losses of 3% or […]
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to give his first congressional testimony on monetary policy before the House Financial Services Committee next month. The appearance comes weeks after he held interest rates steady at his debut policy meeting. A High-Stakes Debut Warsh is set to appear before the House Financial Services Committee at 10 […]
El Salvador added 8 BTC to its national bitcoin reserve over the past seven days, lifting its total holdings above 7,689 BTC worth roughly $490 million. Buying the Dip, Every Day The latest additions, tracked through the country’s official bitcoin reserve data, bring El Salvador’s stack to 7,688.37 BTC. Bitcoin.com News previously reported the reserve […]
A freshly created wallet deposited 6.68 million USDC into Hyperliquid and opened 20x leveraged short positions against bitcoin, solana and ether worth a combined $48 million. Anatomy of the Bet Onchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported that the wallet, labeled 0xaeaa, moved 6.68 million USDC onto Hyperliquid before opening the shorts. The breakdown is heavily weighted […]
U.S. banks held $325.1 billion in unrealized losses on their investment securities at the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The figure rose for a second straight quarter even as the industry posted strong profits. A Growing Paper Loss The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) said total […]
President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran again on Sunday unless Tehran reins in Hezbollah and other proxy forces in Lebanon, just four days after signing a ceasefire deal meant to end the 2026 Iran war. Trump made the warning in a Truth Social post at 9:30 a.m. Eastern. “Iran must immediately stop their highly […]
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. This week, Bitcoin edged closer to the $60,000 […]
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Argentina issues tax exemptions to VASPs, Cuba approves reforms to open its economy, and El Salvador keeps adding bitcoin. President Milei Exempts Registered Crypto Exchanges From Argentina’s ‘Cheque Tax’ President Javier Milei has […]
Bitcoin trades at $63,629, up 1.64% over the past 24 hours, as the asset holds a recovery range carved out after a sharp selloff from roughly $81,600 down to a low near $59,100. Daily Chart The bounce off $59,000 produced a string of higher lows on the daily chart, and the price now consolidates between […]
As Bitcoin miners are increasingly monetizing their power allocations and cooling infrastructure for artificial intelligence, Gomining founder Kirill Solovev argues that pure-play infrastructure remains severely undervalued. The AI Pivot and Network Resilience The migration of public Bitcoin miners toward high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has shifted from a minor diversification tactic to […]
JPMorgan analysts say bitcoin has traded below its estimated production cost for five straight months, pushing about 20% of miners into unprofitable territory. Public miners have responded by selling more than 32,000 BTC in the first quarter to fund operations. Bitcoin Miners Sold 32,000 BTC in Q1 as JPMorgan Flags Growing Profit Pressure Bitcoin miners […]
WB-Shield Innovations GmbH, operating as WhiteBIT EU, announced today that it has obtained authorization under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) in Austria. The authorization was granted by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA). The Austrian authorization marks a key step in WhiteBIT’s European growth strategy and underscores WhiteBIT EU’s commitment to operating within a […]
Pseudonymous trader Pentoshi has branded ether a cursed asset stuck in a lost decade, arguing the token sits near the same level it traded nine years ago and, adjusted for inflation, about 14% below its 2017 high. A Brutal Verdict The trader argued that ether is currently going for the same price it commanded nine […]
El Salvador has bought more bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, extending a daily buying habit that has lifted the national stack above 7,600 BTC worth more than $510 million. Buying the Dip, Every Day El Salvador has once again added to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, summing up its strategy in four words, i.e. “Buying […]
Two artificial intelligence (AI) agents incorporated as legal entities negotiated, signed, and executed a binding contract that a court can read and a blockchain can run. [/key_takeaways] Key Takeaways: Clawbank and Shodai executed the first AI-to-AI Ricardian contract, binding legal prose to Ethereum code. Shodai’s smart contract paid out automatically when 1 milestone condition was […]
CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy announced plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its decision to allow prediction-market operator Kalshi to offer bitcoin perpetual futures. Perps Should Be Classified as Swaps, Says CME Boss CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy said June 17 he plans to sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over […]
The IMF reports that Nigeria captured 60% of all stablecoin traffic in sub-Saharan Africa as users seek alternatives to traditional banking. IMF: Stablecoins Transform From Niche Market to Major Payment Route Nigerians are increasingly turning to U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins to move money across borders as small businesses and households search for cheaper and faster alternatives […]
Crypto ETF flows turned negative again on Wednesday, June 17, as bitcoin and ether funds reversed the prior session’s broad gains. Still, HYPE and solana ETFs attracted fresh capital, showing that modest demand remains alive beneath the market’s choppy headline flows. HYPE ETFs Add $2.1M as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Return to Outflows The crypto […]
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% […]
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 developers have moved the Glamsterdam upgrade into its final development phase, running multi-client test networks loaded with every change slated for what could become the network’s biggest overhaul since 2022. Final Stretch Before Mainnet Core developers have begun full-scale testing of a fork that bundles each Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) earmarked for Glamsterdam. The […]
On Tuesday, the digital asset HYPE jumped over 11% to hit a new all-time high of $76.90, bouncing back from a recent June 11 low of $53. Supply Dynamics and Upcoming Token Unlocks On June 16, HYPE continued its uptrend, jumping by more than 11% to breach the $76 mark. The digital asset’s latest surge […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]