Will ETH lag Bitcoin in 2026?
Ethereum has fallen harder than Bitcoin, down nearly 70% from its high while the ETH/BTC ratio sits near multi-year lows. Will Ether keep lagging the market leader through 2026, or is the underperformance setting up a reversal? Here is the…
Brad Garlinghouse Takes Aim at $16Tn Payment Flows: Is XRP Ripple Really Going to 100X?
XRP Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse told CNBC on June 26 that Ripple now processes approximately $16 trillion in annual payments and clearing activity across its acquired businesses, and that digital assets, including XRP, account for “close to zero percent” of…
Bernstein predicts acquisition wave as prediction markets consolidate
Prediction-market operators have increasingly moved to own more of their trading infrastructure, setting the stage for an acquisition wave across crypto exchanges, sportsbooks, brokerages and trading venues, according to Bernstein. Summary Bernstein expects prediction markets to enter an acquisition phase…
BlackRock Bitcoin News: IBIT Suffers $1.3Bn Outflow as Iran Shakes Safe Money
In BlackRock Bitcoin news today, iShares Bitcoin Trust, better known as IBIT, shed $1.3Bn in net redemptions during the week of June 22–26, according to Farside Investors flow data. That single fund accounted for 72.9% of the $1.79Bn that left…
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…
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…
Ireland Targets Crypto Assets in New Strategy to Disrupt Illicit Cash Flows
Key Takeaways On Thursday, Ireland’s Finance Minister, Simon Harris, launched a 30-point action plan to combat Irish money laundering and fraud. Crypto-assets and global financial networks face tougher regulations to halt digital illicit cash flows. An Garda Síochána and the…
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…
FBI Director Kash Patel Vows to Bring ‘Pig Butchering’ Crypto Criminals to Justice
Key Takeaways Kash Patel warned crypto scammers as the FBI next tracks threats after seizing 127,000 BTC in May. Aided by Starlink, the FBI hit scam rings and next eyes human trafficking after 300 arrests in May. Operation Level Up…
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…
Armed Crypto Kidnappers Face up to 20 Years After Forcing $8M Digital Asset Transfer
Key Takeaways A dramatic interstate crypto heist has ended with two Texas brothers admitting their roles in an armed robbery that targeted a Minnesota family. Prosecutors said the victims were zip-tied, held at gunpoint for hours, and forced to hand…
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…
What is The Bitcoin Bottom Price? | Catch Up | June 14 – 20, 2026
The global cryptocurrency markets are flashing high-alert warning signs this week. Regulatory bodies across Europe and Asia are introducing sweeping enforcement adjustments, market data highlights historically deep sell pressure, and cyber-laundering sweeps are securing multi-million dollar asset freezes. Here are…