Bitcoin Just Had Its Worst Month in 4 Years: What’s Next in July?
June 2026 was the worst trading month for BTC since… June 2022. 2026 hasn’t been bitcoin’s year so far, with the asset posting four (out of six) months in the red. June stands out as the most painful, setting…
Ledger co-founder says $1m Bitcoin may point to fiat stress
Ledger co-founder Eric Larchevêque said a future where Bitcoin trades at $1 million, or even $10 million, may not be a healthy one. Wu Blockchain reported that he made the comments in a June 25 interview with When Shift Happens….
Ripple (XRP) Keeps Dominating ETF Flows, but Cracks Are Starting to Show
The ETFs experienced something that hadn’t happened in three months in the past week. There seems to be a clear winner in terms of investors’ behavior toward crypto-based exchange-traded funds, and it’s not the two market leaders, BTC and…
Bitcoin ETFs end 10-day outflow streak as weak jobs data lifts market sentiment
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded $221.7 million in net inflows, ending a 10-day withdrawal streak as softer U.S. economic data and easing Federal Reserve rate concerns helped Bitcoin recover from this week’s lows. Summary U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs…
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Trump Administration Labels Brazil’s Deadliest Gangs as Specially Designated Global Terrorists
Key Takeaways Marco Rubio designated CV and PCC as global terrorists, with FTO status scheduled to begin on June 5. Impacting the crypto market, the PCC used bitcoin mining to launder funds across Brazil. Lobbied by Flavio Bolsonaro, the US…
Ethereum’s Largest Wallets Now Control Over 22% of Supply Amid Fresh Accumulation Wave
Ethereum’s biggest holders appear increasingly active again. Ethereum (ETH) briefly plunged below the $2,000 threshold this week for the first time since March 29. While the price has since stabilized and is currently trading near $2,002, it still remains…
Polymarket Blocked in Spain and Indonesia | Crypto Catch Up | May 24 – 30, 2026
The digital asset industry is bracing for a tense macro environment this week. Arthur Hayes critiques the token economy, and decentralization advocates face intense crackdowns from sovereign nations. Here are the crypto stories you may have missed this week. 🏛️…
Iran crypto crackdown deepens as US targets IRGC wallets
The U.S. Treasury has said it has seized nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as Washington expands its financial campaign against Tehran. Summary The U.S. Treasury says seizures of Iran-linked cryptocurrency are nearing $1 billion as Washington targets…
Anchorage Digital Backs Solstice as SLX Token Gains Institutional Support
Key Takeaways Anchorage Digital invested in SLX, joining 20+ institutions backing Solstice. Solstice’s TVL topped $400M, highlighting demand for auditable onchain yield. Solstice and Anchorage may expand institutional solana adoption through USDG ties. Solstice Attracts Anchorage Digital Investment After $400M…
ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and HYPE
This Friday, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Hyperliquid in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum is down 6% this week after sellers managed to put pressure on the $2,000 support. At the time of this post, this level…
Texas Bitcoin reserve plan advances as federal push faces delays
Texas has moved closer to holding Bitcoin directly after naming a new advisory committee to guide the state’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Summary Texas has named a five-member advisory committee to guide the management, custody, and valuation of its Strategic Bitcoin…
Bitcoin Climbs Above $74,000 After Trump Signals Strait of Hormuz Shipping Restart
Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded past $74,000 on May 29 after a sharp intraday drop to a multiweek low of $72,395. Donald Trump’s post on Truth Social triggered a U.S. stock surge and cut Brent crude prices toward $91. Analysts watch…
Crypto VC Funding Falls 50% After Massive Q4 2025 Surge: Galaxy
Galaxy reported crypto venture funding dropped 50% quarter-over-quarter to $4 billion, though activity stayed stronger than previous bear-market levels. Crypto venture capital activity slowed in Q1 2026 following the exceptionally strong pace recorded in Q4 2025, according to a…
Coinbase unlocks global crypto derivatives for U.S. institutions
Coinbase has opened a regulated route for U.S. institutions to trade global crypto derivatives through its futures commission merchant. Summary Coinbase Financial Markets now offers U.S. institutions regulated access to global crypto derivatives, starting with Deribit options. CFTC staff action…