Adam Forsyth

Why is Bitcoin price going up today?

Bitcoin has climbed more than 2% to $63,770 after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah helped ease market fears and pushed oil prices toward an 8% weekly decline. Summary Bitcoin price climbed 2.4% as a ceasefire deal and falling…

Andre Cronje leaves Sonic board as token slump sparks overhaul

Sonic Labs has announced a leadership overhaul after the S token extended its long-running decline, with former chief technology officer Andre Cronje joining two other senior figures in stepping down from the organization’s board. Summary Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and…

Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH): Which Will Bottom First?

How deep can BTC and ETH sink during this bear market? At the start of June, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization tumbled to their lowest levels in years. However, many analysts believe the cycle bottoms have not…

Mert crowns Zcash as Bitcoin faces Europe privacy backlash

Zcash has gained renewed attention after discussions around Europe’s planned crypto compliance rules pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight. Summary Mert highlighted Zcash as a leading privacy-focused crypto amid debate over Europe’s upcoming compliance rules. Analysts disputed claims…

Ethereum’s Biggest Risk May Be a Funding Crunch, Former EF Contributor Warns

A former EF contributor says underinvestment today could create costly development setbacks that become visible within 18 months. Ethereum may be heading toward a funding crisis that could begin to emerge within the next three to nine months, according…

EU targets privacy coins while leaving Bitcoin transfers untouched

The European Union has approved anti-money laundering rules that will ban regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins while leaving direct Bitcoin transfers between private wallets outside the scope of mandatory identification requirements. Summary EU AML rules will bar regulated…

Celsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Permanently Banned From CFTC-Regulated Markets

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years in prison in May 2025. Celsius founder and former CEO Alexander Mashinsky has been permanently banned from trading in markets overseen by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after…

Grant Cardone scoops up 282 BTC as crypto selloff deepens

Cardone Capital has purchased another 282 Bitcoin worth about $18 million as the cryptocurrency market has retreated toward recent lows amid rising geopolitical tensions. Summary Cardone Capital bought another 282 BTC worth about $18 million as Bitcoin traded near $62,000….

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Bitcoin News: Russia Legalizes BTC for Foreign Trade

In Bitcoin news today, Russia’s crypto regulation deadline is no longer abstract. On July 1, 2026, the country will formally legalize Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for cross-border trade, the culmination of a two-year pilot that already processed roughly $11Bn in…

Ethereum Foundation Co-Executive Director Hsiao-Wei Wang Steps Down

Wang’s departure has added to a growing list of high-profile exits from the Ethereum Foundation this year. Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down as the Ethereum Foundation’s co-executive director and board member following the end of her sabbatical. Vitalik Buterin…