Tether abandons Europe as MiCA ban wipes USDT from exchanges
The European Union has completed its MiCA transition, leaving Tether’s $186 billion USDT without a compliant route onto regulated crypto exchanges across the bloc from July 1, 2026. Summary EU MiCA rules have removed USDT from regulated exchanges after Tether…
UK Investors Sue Binance and Former CEO Changpeng Zhao for $200M
Binance says it will contest the allegations through the courts but has not addressed the claims in detail. 1,700 UK investors have launched a group lawsuit in London’s High Court against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao. The claimants say…
Trump fuels market rally as Iran talks lift crypto and sink oil
President Donald Trump’s positive comments on U.S.-Iran negotiations have lifted crypto markets, pushed oil below $70, and added more than $74 billion to gold’s market value as investors reposition for easing geopolitical risks. Summary Trump’s positive comments on U.S.-Iran talks…
Ethereum (ETH) Sets a Historic Negative Record: More Pain Ahead?
“Could we go below $1,200? Maybe,” one analyst stated. The second-largest cryptocurrency has been severely damaged by the prolonged bear market, closing Q2 firmly in the red. Even more striking is that this marks the third consecutive quarter of…
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…
Ripple’s XRP Ledger Is About to Change: What Happens Next Week?
XRPL’s next major upgrade could slash node memory usage by 40% while boosting network efficiency and long-term scalability. The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to activate version 3.2.0 of its core server software on June 15. While the update…
Humanity Protocol price plunges 83% as $30M key breach widens
Humanity Protocol’s H token lost more than 80% of its value on June 9 after attackers drained wallets linked to the project. Summary Humanity Protocol confirmed a foundation member’s private keys were compromised during the ongoing security incident. On-chain trackers…
Switzerland Considers Historic Move to Constitutionally Cap Its Population at 10 Million
Key Takeaways SVP proposed a 10M population cap, straining infrastructure as Switzerland heads to a June 14 vote. Tamedia found 52% favor the law, signaling labor market shifts before Switzerland votes on June 14. Economiesuisse’s Pascal Wüthrich warns the cap…
Bitcoin’s ‘Most Emotional’ Bear Market Phase Has Officially Begun: Analyst
Bitcoin has entered its most painful phase, and the BlackRock ETF launch region remains crucial, according to new data. Bitcoin (BTC) staged a late Sunday rebound following several days of downward price action, though signs suggest the market has…
Bitcoin ETF Statistics 2026: 15 Key Data Points
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have crossed $100 billion in total assets, absorbed nearly 7% of Bitcoin’s capped 21 million supply, and attracted $58.72 billion in cumulative net inflows since launching in January 2024. But 2026 has not been the straightforward…
Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to China’s military list
The U.S. has added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a Pentagon list of Chinese companies tied to Beijing’s military. The update also names several chip, biotech, robotics, and telecom firms operating in the United States. The Pentagon added Alibaba, Baidu,…
Crypto Oversight in the Spotlight After Warren Questions Federal Regulation
Key Takeaways Senator Warren questioned whether the CFTC can oversee crypto and prediction markets with fewer staff. Prediction markets face growing scrutiny as federal and state regulators clash over event contracts. Congress may expand CFTC authority while Warren seeks records…
Maya, Commission on Filipinos Overseas Partner for Digital Payments
Digital financial services platform Maya has partnered with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) to integrate digital payment options for the agency’s services. Under the agreement, non-resident Filipinos and their families will be able to pay for CFO transactions using…
Zcash price jumps as Ironwood plan targets counterfeit token concerns
Zcash price has recovered roughly 50% from last week’s lows after a proposal for a new network upgrade sought to address concerns raised by a recently disclosed vulnerability that could have allowed the creation of counterfeit tokens. Summary ZEC price…
Peter Schiff Calls Jamie Dimon’s Stablecoin Regulation Argument ‘Nonsense’
Key Takeaways Peter Schiff challenged efforts to apply traditional banking standards to stablecoin issuers. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon argued equal oversight is needed for competing financial services. Regulators now face decisions that will determine the rules governing stablecoin rewards, reserve…