European Banking Authority seeks feedback on a tougher MiCA penalty framework
The European Banking Authority has proposed a standardized penalty framework that would allow the European Union to impose multimillion euro fines on issuers of significant crypto tokens that breach the bloc’s digital asset rules. Summary European Banking Authority has proposed…
Three Things Crypto Investors Should Watch This Week
A short but busy week lies ahead on the US economic calendar, while markets need to digest the re-escalation of military action in the Middle East. Crypto markets remained flat over the weekend following a week of heavy losses…
what it means for XRP
For most of 2026, the CLARITY Act has been XRP’s one great catalyst, the bill that would write its commodity status into federal law. Now prediction markets put its 2026 passage at 42%, down from the low seventies, as a…
XRP and HYPE Keep Winning the ETF Race as SOL Joins BTC and ETH
Thursday was particularly positive days for the spot ETFs tracking Hyperliquid’s token. The evident divergence in how ETF investors behave toward the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap continues. The past week saw some record-setting withdrawals from the BTC funds,…
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…
Crypto Institutional Flows Turn Negative as $8B Exits in 30 Days
According to analysts, Bitcoin’s drop from $82K to $62K could prove more meaningful than the previous pullback from $102K to $82K. Combined institutional flows across spot Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins and the world’s largest corporate holder of BTC, Strategy, have…
BSP Lifts InstaPay and PESONet Fee Hike Moratorium Under New Payment Rules
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has lifted its moratorium on transaction fee increases for automated clearing houses InstaPay and PESONet under new digital payment pricing rules, according to central bank documents issued in June 2026. Under Memorandum No. 2026-025,…
Trump launches quantum race as crypto faces Q-Day threat
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders designed to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare federal agencies for the potential security risks posed by future quantum machines. Summary Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing…
Trump Executive Order Sets Deadlines for Federal Shift to Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Key Takeaways Federal departments must shift sensitive systems to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. New requirements assign agency leads, inventories, planning duties, and oversight responsibilities. Broader implementation could affect contractors, infrastructure operators, and international cybersecurity coordination. Agencies Face 2030 and 2031 Deadlines…
New ETF Turns Stock Dividends Into Bitcoin DCA: Bitcoin Microtransactions Explode
In Bitcoin news today, Franklin Templeton filed two new exchange-traded funds with the SEC on June 18, 2026, that would automatically convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, a structure that effectively turns every quarterly payout from Apple, Microsoft, or…
New Proposal Redirects 10% of Staking Rewards to Fund Ethereum Ecosystem
At current staking levels, the proposal could channel as much as 76,000 ETH ($131.6 million) into ecosystem development. A new Ethereum funding proposal would allow validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards toward ecosystem development if a…
Coinbase Launches Exposure to 2 AI Giants Still Private
Key Takeaways Coinbase introduced valuation-linked futures tied to OpenAI and Anthropic for eligible traders. Unlike traditional investing, the contracts provide exposure without ownership or voting rights. Contract adjustments can connect pricing to public market data after listings. Coinbase Promotes New…
Strive snaps up 759 BTC in move that eclipses Strategy
Strive has purchased 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50 million, recording its largest weekly acquisition in months and surpassing Strategy’s latest BTC purchase. Summary Strive bought 759 BTC for roughly $50 million, increasing its holdings to 19,864 Bitcoin. The weekly purchase…
Best Crypto to Buy Today as Bitcoin Continues to Range
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently consolidating around the mid-$64,000 range after experiencing a sharp correction earlier this month. Recent price movements indicate a struggle between long-term accumulation and weaker short-term sentiment. Investors are now seeking the best crypto to buy. While…
Finland Convicts a Streamer of a Gambling Crime for Casino Promos
North Savo District Court convicted streamer Jouko “Pottukoira” Kärkkäinen, fining him about $2,700. Judge Adelina Komulainen ruled the 80 day-fine penalty needed no proof Kärkkäinen was paid. It follows a roughly $27,000 administrative fine Finland’s police board levied on him…