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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 […]

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, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Onchain investigator ZachXBT said he has begun turning away all fraud victims in Canada, calling the country’s law enforcement response so weak that its agencies may be “more negligent than either India or Nigeria.” Toronto Named a Top Cybercrime Hub ZachXBT made the comments in a series of posts on June 13, arguing that Canadian […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]