Bitcoin Reclaims $60K as SOL, BCH Lead Alts Higher (Market Watch)
Bitcoin managed to bounce from yesterday’s lows, while the majority of large-cap altcoins also turned green despite continued ETF outflow concerns. Bitcoin’s price was able to return above $60,000 today following a volatile 24 hours that saw the asset…
Ripple co-founder’s PAC helps Democrat win Colorado primary
Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, setting up a November race against Republican incumbent Gabe Evans. Summary Manny Rutinel won Colorado’s 8th District Democratic primary and will face Republican Gabe Evans in November. A…
Robinhood launches tradFi perps in Europe, unveils blockchain and AI trading push
Robinhood has launched perpetual futures tied to commodities, ETFs, and currencies for eligible European users. Summary Robinhood added perpetual futures tied to gold, silver, crude oil, ETFs, and currencies in Europe. The company also unveiled Robinhood Chain mainnet, stock tokens,…
BTC Risks Drop Toward $55K After $60K Breakdown
Bitcoin’s battle around the $60K region is entering a decisive phase after sellers are forcing a breakdown below this major support area. With momentum still favoring the sellers, traders are now watching whether demand can prevent a deeper correction toward…
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 Scam & Fraud Statistics 2026: Losses, Victims, and Evolving Tactics
The numbers no longer shock in isolation — they demand context. In 2025, cryptocurrency scams received at least $14 billion on-chain, crypto fraud complaints to the FBI hit a record 181,565, and the average victim lost more in a single…
XRP Utility Moves Beyond Payments as XRPL Eyes Tokenized Stocks, Funds, Loans
Key Takeaways XRP Ledger is expanding beyond payments to support tokenized assets and financial products. Tokenized securities, funds, repos, and loans could broaden XRP Ledger’s real-world utility. Schwartz said XRP Ledger’s growing asset ecosystem may deepen its role in financial…
Coinbase Launches Pre-IPO Perpetual Futures with SpaceX as First Asset
Open positions will automatically transition into standard SpaceX perp contracts when the company completes an IPO. Coinbase announced earlier this week that it has launched pre-IPO perpetual futures contracts, with SpaceX as the first available asset, opening the product…
Bitcoin open interest rises as price drop raises Squeeze risk
Bitcoin traders are watching a tense derivatives setup after on-chain analyst Maartunn pointed to a drop in BTC price while open interest moved higher. Summary Bitcoin’s price fell while open interest climbed, showing traders added leverage during market weakness. Rising…
Expert Flags Bitcoin’s First Hashrate Bear Market as Network Sheds 145 EH/s
Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s network hashrate dropped 145 EH/s since May 28, falling to 885 EH/s as prices slide to February lows. Hashprice fell 26.96% in 30 days to $28.26/PH/s, with Elektron Energy CEO Rapha Zagury calling it Bitcoin’s first “…
TradFi Futures Surge on Crypto Exchanges as Spot Trading Slows: CryptoQuant
The uptick in TradFi perpetual futures activity is driven by rising demand for gold, silver, and oil amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In the latest edition of the weekly CryptoQuant report, analysts have revealed a surge in traditional finance (TradFi)…
Zcash crisis deepens as David Schwartz explains “lonely” coins
Zcash is facing fresh pressure after a critical Orchard pool bug raised questions about private balances, supply checks, and user safety. Summary David Schwartz says unmoved Zcash coins would stay accessible if no exploit occurred before migration. Shielded Labs plans…
100x Reversal? Strategy May Have Bought 3,200 BTC After Bitcoin Sale, Standard Chartered Says
Key Takeaways Standard Chartered suspects Strategy could announce a bitcoin purchase of either 320 BTC or 3,200 BTC. Forecasts call for bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026 and $500,000 by 2030. Institutional demand could strengthen if Strategy…
Bitcoin Price Reacts as Iran Strikes Israel and Trump Weighs In on a Peace Deal
A deal was supposed to be announced at the start of the new week, said the POTUS. The tension in the Middle East escalated once again on Sunday evening as Israel attacked sites in Lebanon that contained Hezbollah structures…
GENIUS Act deadline puts stablecoin issuers on notice
The GENIUS Act is moving into a key rulemaking stage as digital dollar users and stablecoin issuers face a June 9, 2026 deadline for comments on FinCEN and OFAC proposals. Summary FinCEN and OFAC comments close June 9 for GENIUS…