CZ says AI, war fears and crypto cycle crushed 2026 market
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao says the crypto market’s weak 2026 cannot be blamed on one event. Summary CZ says crypto’s 2026 sell-off has no single cause behind Bitcoin’s sharp yearly decline. AI funding, global tension and the four-year cycle…
Ripple IPO and XRP holders: what you would get
Brad Garlinghouse said one word, “maybe,” and the XRP community heard a promise. Asked whether holders could get a piece of Ripple if it goes public, he nodded toward a “special arrangement.” This is what was actually said, what holders…
Here’s How CoinEx Became a Critical Gateway for Iran’s Crypto Economy
CoinEx processed billions in transfers with Iranian exchanges, including more than $2.7 billion in transactions with OFAC-sanctioned Nobitex since 2018. More than $3.84 billion in blockchain transactions have been traced between crypto exchange CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian entities over…
Polymarket hack losses rise to $3.1M as refund pledge faces scrutiny
Polymarket’s latest security incident has grown larger after blockchain intelligence firm AMLBot updated the estimated losses to about $3.1 million. Summary Polymarket’s frontend phishing attack now shows $3.1 million in losses across 11 user wallets. The platform says a compromised…
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…
Bitcoin News: Digital Dollar Blocked to 2030 While Staking Tax Bill Stalls in Congress
In Bitcoin news today, Congress is simultaneously drawing two boundary lines around US digital money: one blocking the Federal Reserve from issuing a government-controlled digital dollar, and another shaping how miners and stakers pay crypto tax on rewards they earn…
Jaredfromsubway Hacker Ignores 50% Bounty, Routes Funds to Tornado Cash
The attacker moved 2,000 ETH through Tornado Cash and sold 1,422 ETH for $2.4M in DAI, with just 5 ETH left in their wallet. The attacker behind the exploit of Ethereum MEV bot Jaredfromsubway has moved millions of dollars…
Ethereum Users Jump 86% as Tokenized Assets Reach $203 Billion
Key Takeaways Ethereum hit 13.2M monthly users in Q1 2026, while L1 fees fell 47.9%. Blackrock, Circle, and Tether helped drive $203.4B in tokenized assets on Ethereum. Ethereum’s 31% staking ratio and AI-focused ERC-8004 signal long-term growth plans. Ethereum Holders…
Bitcoin price confirms H&S pattern, will it crash below $60K?
Bitcoin price has confirmed a bearish head-and-shoulders breakdown, putting the $60,000 support zone under pressure as traders react to easing Middle East tensions and persistent institutional selling. Summary Bitcoin price has confirmed a bearish head-and-shoulders breakdown, exposing a potential decline…
XRP Ripple ETF Inflows Hit $1.35Bn: Why Hasn’t XRP Price Broken Out?
XRP Ripple is sitting at $1.10, down -3% today. Seven consecutive weeks of net inflows into spot ETFs have pushed cumulative institutional demand to $1.35Bn, yet the price has not broken out. That gap between sustained buying and sideways price…
Zcash Mining Exposure Comes to Wall Street as Fortitude Targets Nasdaq Listing
Key Takeaways Fortitude plans a Nasdaq listing through Heartsciences, with closing targeted for H2 2026. Digital Currency Group (DCG) is expected to own 95% of TUDE, tying investors to ZEC mining exposure. Fortitude produces about 366 ZEC daily as traders…
Ethereum Foundation lays off 20% of workforce in major restructuring
Ethereum Foundation has cut roughly 20% of its workforce, eliminating 54 positions as part of a sweeping organizational overhaul tied to its long-term development strategy. Summary Ethereum Foundation has cut 54 jobs, reducing its workforce by roughly 20% as part…
Ripple Joins 210 MiCA-Compliant Firms Days Before EU Hard Deadline
In XRP news today, Ripple has received a preliminary ‘Green Light Letter’ for its Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), the country’s financial regulator, under the EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets…
Ark Invest Adds $32.5 Million as Stock Tumbles 16%
Key Takeaways Ark Invest bought 210,121 SPCX shares worth about $32.5 million on June 22 as the stock fell 16%. Wood’s firm has spent more than $475 million on SpaceX since the June 12 IPO, partly funded by selling AMD…
Morgan Stanley Sets 0.14% Fees for Ethereum and Solana ETFs, Undercutting All US Rivals
Morgan Stanley has moved to claim the lowest fee position in two crypto ETF categories simultaneously, filing second-amended S-1 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for spot Ethereum and Solana funds that each carry a 0.14% annual…