Bitcoin Shrugs Off Strategy FUD, Hits New 2-Week Peak in Early Signs of Structural Stabilization
BTC is trading at a two-week high after it reached the $64,000 level in early trading on Tuesday morning. Bitcoin is showing “early signs of stabilization” as the price momentum exits an extreme negative regime, reported analytics firm Swissblock…
SpaceX eyes $180 as Nasdaq-100 entry sparks $4.3B buying rush
SpaceX shares have remained under pressure ahead of their Nasdaq-100 debut, even as the upcoming index inclusion is expected to trigger roughly $4.3 billion in passive fund buying. Summary SpaceX joins the Nasdaq-100 on July 7, with JPMorgan estimating about…
Altcoins Down 80-90% Could Outperform Bitcoin
The analyst argues that many altcoins now resemble Bitcoin’s earlier accumulation phases before its biggest rallies. Crypto analyst Credible Crypto believes many of the beaten-down altcoins could offer better risk-reward than Bitcoin (BTC) at current prices. According to him,…
CertiK exposes hidden truth behind crypto’s 50% loss drop
Crypto-related losses have fallen 46.8% year over year to $1.32 billion during the first half of 2026, but blockchain security firm CertiK has warned that the decline does not indicate a safer digital asset ecosystem. Summary CertiK says crypto losses…
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…
Potential A16z-Linked Wallet Stacks $90.87M in HYPE Across 34 Days
Key Takeaways An a16z-linked wallet bought 2.11M HYPE for $90.87M since April 14, with a fresh $16.9M purchase on May 18. The wallet staked 1.3M HYPE worth ~$51M, signaling long-term institutional conviction in Hyperliquid’s onchain model. 21shares launched the THYP…
Asia dominates stablecoin payments, accounting for two-thirds of volume
While Western regulators have spent the last few years debating what stablecoins even are, Asia quietly built a payments ecosystem around them. The continent now accounts for approximately 60% of global stablecoin payment volume, translating to roughly $245 billion in…
Tom Lee Links Ethereum Weakness to Rising Oil Prices
Despite near-term weakness, Lee still sees tokenization and AI-related infrastructure as long-term drivers for ETH. According to Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee, rising oil prices are the biggest reason Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling, and he says the inverse correlation…
Galaxy Digital wins New York BitLicense
Galaxy Digital secured a BitLicense from New York on May 18 to offer regulated crypto services to institutions. Summary Galaxy Digital’s subsidiary GalaxyOne Prime NY received a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from NYDFS on May 18, 2026. The approval…
Nine Polymarket Accounts Flagged After 98% Win Rate on Iran Strikes
Key Takeaways Nine Polymarket accounts netted over $2.4M with a 98% win rate on U.S. strikes, triggering insider alarms. Over $1B has been bet on military outcomes, bleeding into commodities like an $800M drop in oil futures. While Polymarket defends…
Iran escalates military action amid US conflict, peace prospects dim
## Market Snapshot “Iran Military Action Against Neighbors” is priced with increased YES likelihood due to ongoing conflict. “Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting” shows decreased YES pricing on reduced diplomatic prospects. “Israel-Iran Permanent Peace Deal” maintains low YES pricing…
Bitwise HYPE ETF pledges 10% fees to buybacks
Bitwise will devote 10% of its HYPE ETF management fee to buying HYPE on its balance sheet. Summary Bitwise announced it will devote 10% of its BHYP Hyperliquid ETF management fee to purchasing and holding HYPE tokens on its balance…
Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Lands Bitlicense to Serve New York Hedge Funds and RIAs
Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital received a Bitlicense from NYDFS on May 18, 2026, unlocking New York’s institutional market. Galaxyone Prime NY now serves hedge funds and RIAs with access to $9 billion in managed digital assets. Galaxy’s global regulatory footprint…
US official denies Iranian claim of lifted oil sanctions amid talks
A US official has flatly rejected claims from Iranian state media that Washington agreed to temporarily waive sanctions on Iran’s oil exports. The word used was unambiguous: “false.” The denial landed quickly after Iranian outlets floated the idea that some…
Meme Coins Dominate 2025 Again, But AI Agents Are Closing In Fast
Meme coins lead 2025 with 25% investor interest, while AI agents surge dramatically. In 2025, meme coins have once again topped the list of the most popular crypto narratives, according to the latest report from CoinGecko. The combined interest…