Adam Forsyth

Japan to Regulate Crypto Like Stocks, Could Pave Way for ETFs

Japan is moving to regulate cryptocurrencies like stocks, with lower taxes, stricter trading rules, and possible ETF listings on the horizon.  The country’s parliament is poised to pass legislation that would bring cryptocurrencies under the same regulatory framework as…

Circle unveils Arc Privacy to bring confidential smart contracts to institutions

Circle has unveiled new privacy capabilities for its Arc blockchain, introducing a confidential smart contract engine designed to keep sensitive financial data hidden while preserving access for compliance and audit functions. Summary Circle introduced Arc Privacy, a confidential smart contract…

Football, Crypto and $5 Million of Rewards in 1win’s World Cup Mega Tournament

[PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, June 11th, 2026] 1win is inviting users to compete for a total of 5,000,000 USDT in rewards during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The new Football World Cup tournament by 1win will run between June…

Crypto becomes 2026 election issue as DCG poll shows voter shift

Crypto has moved deeper into the 2026 election debate after a new DCG-Harris Poll showed rising voter interest in digital asset policy.  Summary DCG says 40% of voters now view crypto as a major issue in 2026 midterms. Privacy stands…

Bitcoin Enters Distribution Phase as Investors Increasingly Sell Into Strength: Bitfinex Alpha

BTC has transitioned out of the accumulation phase that drove its rally earlier this year and entered a distribution regime driven by ETF outflows and macroeconomic conditions. The bullish impulse of the Bitcoin market has exhausted itself, and bitcoin…

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as US strikes deepen tensions

Iran’s main military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after fresh US attacks. Summary Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels until further notice. Iranian media reported that Revolutionary…

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Crypto News Today (June 10): BTC Crashes to $61K, The Trump Family Makes $2.3Bn from Crypto and Japan Introduces ‘Crypto Vouchers’

In today’s crypto news (June 10), Bitcoin ended a few days of positive price action by crashing nearly -3% overnight, to $61,000, before recovering to $61,500. However, traders are seemingly learning, as there wasn’t a huge liquidation event during the…

Tim Draper Explains Why Bitcoin Is Safer Than Banks in the Quantum Era

Debate continues over whether decentralized systems or centralized financial institutions are better positioned to handle quantum-era risks. Venture capitalist Tim Draper says fears that quantum computing will break Bitcoin (BTC) are misplaced, arguing that traditional banks and the dollars…

Pennsylvania sets stricter standards for AI data center projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled standards for large data center projects seeking state support. Summary Pennsylvania’s GRID Standards require data center developers to secure certification before receiving state incentives, fast permits, or tax benefits. The rules require developers to…

EU Crypto News: The Crypto Cold War Is Here Between EU and Russia

In EU crypto news, within 24 hours of each other, Russia and the European Union each moved to restrict the same class of crypto assets, for completely opposite reasons. Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov, speaking at the St. Petersburg…