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Bitcoin price drops back to $63.000 before Fed decision

Bitcoin spot volume drops 75% from peak end of 2024

The Bitcoin spot volume on major exchanges has dropped by more than 75% compared to November 2024. The lowest level since the 2023 bear market.

Crypto treasury companies switch to AI, but it doesn't help

More and more crypto treasury companies are switching to AI and data centers, but stock prices continue to fall. Bloomberg reports on the failed pivots.

Zcash activates Ironwood upgrade with new shielded pool

Zcash activates the Ironwood network upgrade on July 28 at block height 3,428,143. The upgrade introduces a new shielded pool and supply verification.

American Investors Flow Stablecoins to Exchanges Again

American investors are again sending stablecoins to crypto exchanges, which according to CryptoQuant points to growing purchasing power for Bitcoin.

Coinbase CEO: crypto is the financial infrastructure for AI agents

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong views crypto as the financial infrastructure for AI agents and real-time payments.

WEMIX smart contract hacked: $6.25 million worth of tokens illegally minted

The WEMIX smart contract has been compromised. An attacker obtains ownership rights and mints $6.25 million worth of WEMIX tokens illegally.

Binance tests its own employees monthly with fake phishing

Binance conducts monthly simulated phishing attacks on its own employees. Those who repeatedly fail risk dismissal, says CSO Jimmy Su.

Hydropower replaces natural gas as largest energy source for Bitcoin mining

Bitcoin mining now consumes 190 TWh per year, but hydropower is displacing natural gas as the largest energy source.

Ethena price breaks out: can ENA set a higher low

The Ethena price shows a breakout with a retest. Analyst DaanCrypto sees opportunities, but everything depends on Bitcoin and Ethereum.

OKX offers users of BitMart and BitMEX attractive bonus promotions

OKX targets users of closed platforms BitMart and BitMEX with an 8% deposit bonus and full regulation. Read more about OKX's strong position.

Russian bank Sberbank builds crypto trading infrastructure by December

Sberbank, the largest bank in Russia, plans to launch a crypto trading infrastructure and custody system by December 1 under new Russian regulations.

Binance dominates ETF perpetual market with 74% market share

Binance holds a 74% market share in ETF perpetual contracts, with a trading volume of $116 billion since the launch in March 2026.

EU imposes transaction ban on 14 crypto platforms outside Europe

The EU adds 14 non-European crypto platforms to its sanction list as part of the 21st sanctions package against Russia, including HTX, EXMO and BitPapa.

Large whale goes all in on Bitcoin and Ethereum with 12x leverage

A large crypto whale opens long positions of $34.5 million on Bitcoin and $21 million on Ethereum, both with 12x leverage.

Oil price shoots up: bad news for crypto and risk assets

The oil price rises sharply to $90.46 per barrel. Analyst DaanCrypto warns that high oil prices are bad for risk assets such as crypto.

Stablecoin inflow exchanges drops to lowest level in 2026

Monthly stablecoin inflows to exchanges drop to $2.3 billion, the lowest level since the beginning of 2025. What does this mean for Bitcoin?

Hyperliquid price loses upward trend according to Michaël van de Poppe

Michaël van de Poppe warns that Hyperliquid is losing its uptrend. The HYPE price is at $56.98 and could decline further towards €33 or €38.

Ripple launches institutional platform for minting RLUSD

Ripple introduces Ripple Mint, a platform that allows institutional clients to mint, redeem and manage RLUSD via a web interface or API.

Bitcoin holders of 6 to 12 months send coins to exchanges

Bitcoin holders of 6-12 months are sending coins to exchanges, indicating possible profit-taking.

BitMEX sued for forced liquidations just before closure

BitMEX faces lawsuit over alleged manipulation of liquidations. The company allegedly appropriated approximately 623 Bitcoin from clients.

Ethereum price targets $2.060 after support at $1.850

Analyst Ali Charts sees Ethereum recovering from the lower boundary of the ascending channel. As long as $1,850 holds, $2,060 is the next target.

Lien Finance loses 542,000 dollars due to clever attack on contract

Lien Finance loses $542,000 due to an exploit in the BondMakerCollateralizedEth contract.

Naven Network: first x402 facilitator on the Robinhood chain

Naven Network (NAVEN) is developing the first x402 facilitator on the Robinhood chain.

Ondo Price Reaches Target Zone After Strong Rally

Michaël van de Poppe analyses the Ondo price after a sharp rise. The coin reaches its target zone, but a correction of 5 to 15% is possible.

Tesla and Alphabet shares fall due to higher AI spending

Tesla and Alphabet see their shares fall in the premarket after announcing significantly higher AI investments.

Ethereum validator exit queue drops to zero while 2.48 million ETH waits

The ETH validator exit queue has dropped to zero, while 2.48 million ETH is waiting to be staked. What does this say about confidence in ETH staking?

SEC warns crypto vaults and onchain loans may fall under securities law

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce states that crypto vaults and on-chain loans could fall under US securities laws, depending on their structure.

Tesla Sells No Bitcoin This Quarter Despite Unrealised Loss

Tesla holds its entire Bitcoin position of 11,509 BTC worth $755 million, despite an unrealised loss of $112 million in Q2 2026.

Bitcoin price suffers from 900 hours of institutional pessimism

The Coinbase Premium Index has been negative for over 900 hours. That is the highest level of institutional pessimism in two years.

Bitcoin ETF Sees Positive Inflows for Six Consecutive Days with $203 Million

Spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $203 million in net inflows on 21 July, the sixth consecutive day.

Crypto Payments for Grey Market Peptides Reach $32 Million

American consumers are increasingly paying with crypto for grey market peptides. In Q1 2026, sellers received $32 million in crypto, an increase of 159%.

Base works with Coinbase on 1-to-1 backed tokenized stocks

Base acknowledges the lag behind Robinhood and is working with Coinbase on 1:1 backed tokenised shares.

Two Thirds of Polymarket World Cup Traders Lose Money

Of the 194,000 traders on Polymarket's World Cup market, 66.7% lost money.

Strategy sells $263.5 million in shares but does not buy Bitcoin

Strategy sells 2.73 million MSTR shares for $263.5 million but does not buy BTC. Reserves rise to $3.225 billion.

Ethereum spot ETF attracts $105 million in one week

Ethereum spot ETFs record $105 million in net inflows in the week of 13 to 17 July, while Bitcoin ETFs raise $75.67 million.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Realise More Loss Than Profit

Bitcoin long-term holders are in the red: their SOPR fell to 0.73 in July, indicating an average loss of 27%. What does this say about the market?

Bitcoin price could rise to $160.000-$180.000, analyst says

An analyst sees a familiar pattern returning on the Bitcoin price and predicts a possible rise to $160,000 to $180,000. But patience is required.

Large Hyperliquid whale reduces ETH short position of $12 million

A Hyperliquid whale with an all-time PnL of $34.7 million deposits $1.5 million USDC and places a limit order to go long on 2,000 ETH.

Analyst Already Warned of Bitcoin Crash With Elon Musk Comparison

An analyst claims to have seen Alpha by comparing the Bitcoin price to Elon Musk’s wealth. Now he is profiting from a short position.

Bitcoin price heading to $68.000 according to Michaël van de Poppe

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe expects the Bitcoin price to surge to $68,000. The fourth test of $65,000 is seen as the breakpoint for a rally.

Robinhood CEO wants to manage Trump Accounts and defends trading

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev defends trading as not being gambling and reveals collaboration with the US government for Trump Accounts for children.

Cobie: Coinbase stood too far from crypto-native users for too long

Cobie, the new lead of the Coinbase Base App, admits that Coinbase has been too far removed from crypto-native users for a long time and has lost trust.

Bitcoin Bear Market Signal: Approaching the End of the Downturn?

An on-chain signal from CryptoQuant points to the end of the Bitcoin bear market. The STH cost basis drops below that of LTH.

OKX Helps Users Convert USDT to MiCA-Compliant USDC

OKX now offers a native conversion from USDT to USDC. This helps users due to MiCA restrictions on USDT. Read more about this step.

Japan opens the door for Bitcoin ETFs with financial reforms

Japan reforms its financial legislation, opening the door for Bitcoin ETFs. Analysts expect a large inflow of institutional capital.

Bitcoin miners in heavy weather: financial health at bear market level

The financial health of Bitcoin miners is at a level that we normally only see during severe bear markets. What does this mean for the market?

RWA trading volume on decentralised exchanges reaches $110 billion

The monthly RWA trading volume on perpetual DEX platforms reaches a record of $110 billion in June 2026, an increase of 28.2% compared to May.

Bitcoin ETF Sees $79 Million Inflow, Ethereum ETF Sees Outflow

US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $79.15 million on 16 July, while Ethereum ETFs saw $28.04 million in outflows. BlackRock leads with IBIT.

Ondo price rises 18% after tokenization launch with DTCC and SBI

Ondo surges 18% after the launch of tokenised shares via DTCC and a partnership with Japan's SBI Group.

Morpho Recovers After AWS CloudFront Outage

Morpho was temporarily affected by a partial outage caused by an AWS CloudFront failure. All services have since been restored.

Crypto platform Knaken bankrupt, €7 million in customer funds missing

Crypto platform Knaken files for bankruptcy; €7 million in customer funds reported missing

South Korean investors lose $1.45 billion due to forced liquidations

South Korean investors lose $1.45 billion due to leveraged trading, 62% of liquidations affect young people.

Pump price ready for breakout after large token unlock?

The Pump price is trying to break a downward trend after a major cliff unlock. Analyst DaanCrypto sees $0.0023 as the first price target.

South Korea Raises Interest Rate for First Time Since 2023

The Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.75%.

Crypto funding rounds in June 2026 at lowest level since 2020

In June 2026, only 61 crypto funding rounds were registered, the lowest monthly total since November 2020. That is 52% below the monthly average.

Base founder admits mistakes and focuses on trading, payments and AI

Jesse Pollak, founder of Base, admits that his focus on social products and creator coins was a mistake and reveals three new priorities for 2026.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs draw $239 million combined

Spot Bitcoin ETFs received $181 million in net inflows on 14 July, while Ethereum ETFs pulled in $58 million, with no single ETF recording outflows.

Hyperliquid price could go to $100 if it breaks €60

Michaël van de Poppe analyses the Hyperliquid price and sees a bullish setup. Break of €60 could lead to a rally towards $100.

Memecoins under $1.2 billion selling pressure on Binance since Bitcoin ATH

Since Bitcoin's all-time high, memecoins on Binance have stacked up a cumulative selling volume of $1.2 billion. What do the data say about this?

CASHCAT memecoin rises 15% and reaches $200M market value on Robinhood Chain

CASHCAT, a memecoin on Robinhood Chain, briefly reached a market capitalisation of $200 million and has risen more than 15% in 24 hours.

Near Protocol price initiates recovery according to Michaël van de Poppe

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe expects a further increase of Near Protocol towards $2.50. The price is now at $1.99, an increase of 3.8% in 24 hours.

China warns about crypto mixers and privacy coins in money laundering

Chinese prosecutors propose treating crypto mixers, privacy coins and suspicious transactions as indicators of money laundering practices.

BitMine buys 27,801 Ethereum and now holds 4.8% of total supply

BitMine Immersion Technologies expands its Ethereum position to 5.77 million ETH, representing 4.8% of the total supply. Total value: $11.3 billion.

Bitcoin ETF sees $197 million inflow after eight weeks of outflow

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $197 million in net inflows in the week of 6 to 10 July, ending a streak of eight weeks of outflows.

Strategy sells $466.7 million in shares but does not buy Bitcoin

Strategy sells 4.82 million MSTR shares for $466.7 million but does not buy Bitcoin. The BTC holdings remain unchanged at 843,775 BTC.

Bitcoin Price Falls Due to Japanese Interest Rate, Not Middle East

Michaël van de Poppe states that the Bitcoin correction to $63,020 is not due to the Middle East, but to rising Japanese interest rates.

Analyst sees Bitcoin as strong buying opportunity despite criticism of MSTR

Michaël van de Poppe sees MSTR and Bitcoin as great investment opportunities. Bitcoin is currently around $64,091. Read more about this analysis.

Hyundai completes first stablecoin transfer on Avalanche

Hyundai Motor completes a USDT pilot on the Avalanche network and reduces transfer time from hours to seven minutes. Expansion follows.

Stablecoins process $76 billion per weekend and bite back

Stablecoins process an average of $76 billion per weekend, according to Binance Research. That is comparable to Visa's daily volume.

Bitcoin ETF inflows $90 million, Ethereum ETF follows

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $90.44 million in inflows on July 10. Ethereum ETFs added $18.43 million to that. Bitcoin stands at $64,094.

Hedera network hacked: $5.25 million stolen and funnelled to Ethereum

The Hedera network has fallen victim to an exploit in which $5.25 million was stolen and transferred via a bridge to Ethereum.

RWA tokens drive the next wave of crypto adoption according to 1confirmation

1confirmation sees RWA tokens as the next big adoption wave in crypto.

Crypto posts third consecutive quarter of negative returns

Bitwise reports that crypto has posted negative returns for three consecutive quarters, the longest streak since 2022. Bitcoin ETF outflows reach a record.

Polymarket applies for margin trading licence in the US

Polymarket applies for a licence to offer margin trading in the US.

Bitcoin ETF Records $95 Million in Outflow on 9 July

On 9 July, $95.30 million flowed out of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Ethereum ETFs also saw $52.08 million in outflow after five days of positive inflow.

Ethereum Foundation disbands Protocol Support team

The Ethereum Foundation dissolves the Protocol Support team, which was responsible for core developer meetings, network upgrades and EIP support.

Bitcoin unrealised gains fall to 65.8%

Only 65.8% of all Bitcoin is currently held in unrealised profit. The historical average is 81%. What does this mean for the market?

Gate.io user loses millions in crypto in scam linked to Xinbi

A Gate.io user loses millions of dollars in crypto through a scam. ZachXBT links the funds to the illegal marketplace Xinbi.

Hyperliquid Price Resembles Ethereum in November 2020, Analyst Says

Analyst CryptoJelleNL compares Hyperliquid’s price behaviour with that of Ethereum in November 2020 and expects a strong rise.

Which coins benefit from the growth of Robinhood Chain?

Robinhood Chain is growing rapidly and a number of coins are benefiting. An overview of ARB, MORPHO, UNI, ETH and LINK and their role in the ecosystem.

Temasek still rules out direct crypto investments after FTX loss

Temasek keeps crypto at arm's length after a $275 million loss on FTX. Chief Investment Officer Nagi Hamiyeh cites regulatory uncertainty.

DOJ and Binance in dispute over future cooperation

The US DOJ advises prosecutors to be more cautious in dealing with Binance.

ESMA launches first major crypto custody review after MiCA

ESMA launches a large-scale supervisory action for crypto custody services of CASPs. National supervisors will assess companies until mid-2027.

Trump-linked company AI Financial sells core business for $15 million

AI Financial sells its core business to Perpetuals.com for up to $15 million.

Coinbase Launches Champions Cup in India with Prize Pool of 3.3 Crore Rupees

Coinbase launches the Champions Cup Trading Competition exclusively for users in India, with a prize pool of 3.3 crore rupees (approximately $390,000).

USDT dominates payments, USDC gains ground in DeFi

Dune Analytics shows that USDT and USDC each take their own role: USDT leads in payments, USDC dominates in DeFi.

Polymarket integrates Lightning Network for direct Bitcoin deposits

Polymarket enables direct Bitcoin deposits via the Lightning Network, powered by the Spark protocol. No more waiting times of 10 to 60 minutes.

Tether invests $20 million in Brazilian crypto platform Mercado Bitcoin

Tether invests $20 million in the Brazilian platform Mercado Bitcoin.

Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index on Longest Negative Streak Ever

The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has been negative for 50 consecutive days, a record since the launch of the indicator. Bitcoin is now at $63,737.

Oil market signals deflationary trend after end of war premium

Saudi Arabia prices crude oil at a discount instead of a premium. This indicates declining inflation and could have consequences for interest rate hikes.

Wyckoff theory: Is Bitcoin still in the accumulation phase

Analyst crypto_birb explains how the Wyckoff theory works and states that Bitcoin is still in the accumulation phase with possibly more downward movement…

Gold vs. Bitcoin: Will a new all-time high follow the distribution?

Analyst joao_wedson sees a connection between gold and Bitcoin.

60% of Tech Companies in Bear Market as Veterans Remain Optimistic

More than half of the tech companies in the S&P 500 are officially in bear market territory. Coinbase is down 69%, Oracle 57%, and Salesforce 57%.

South Korea's KOSPI crashes 8% despite Samsung's record profit

South Korea's KOSPI loses $170 billion in market value and triggers a trading halt, while Samsung posts a quarterly profit of $58 billion.

Bitcoin ETF outflow rises to $527 million in eighth consecutive week

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen outflows for the eighth consecutive week, with a net loss of $527 million. Ethereum ETFs follow the same pattern.

Ethereum short liquidations at highest level since 2022

ETH short liquidations on Binance reach the highest level since 2022, while open interest plummets from $33.9 billion to $11.2 billion.

DeFi platform Summer Finance hacked: $6 million siphoned

Security firm Blockaid reports an active attack on DeFi platform Summer Finance. Approximately $6 million is being siphoned off in the exploit.

Lighter (LIT) price shoots up 55% after perfect retest

The Lighter (LIT) price rises more than 55% after a successful flip and retest of a key support level. The coin keeps rising.

Ripple receives full MiCA approval from Luxembourg

Ripple has obtained MiCA CASP authorisation from Luxembourg's regulator CSSF. The company can now offer crypto services in all 30 EEA countries.

Ethereum price at a tipping point: analyst eyes breakout from downtrend

Analyst DaanCrypto sees Ethereum at a crucial point on the weekly chart. A breakout from the descending channel could mean more upside for altcoins.

Bitcoin Price: Bullish or Bearish Divergence Around $63K?

Michaël van de Poppe analyses the Bitcoin price around $63K and sees conflicting signals: a bullish and bearish divergence are vying for priority.

Ethereum Foundation sends 2,469 stETH to Argot as fourth annual grant

The Ethereum Foundation transfers 2,469 stETH worth $4.34 million to Argot as the fourth installment of a five-year funding plan.

Solana price could rise to $120 according to analyst Michaël van de Poppe

Analyst Michaël van de Poppe sees Solana returning to the range with a price target of $120. But first the $75-77 level must hold.

Ethereum struggles at crucial zone of $1.750 to $1.800

The Ethereum price is under pressure at the crucial level of $1,750 to $1,800. Analyst TedPillows explains why this is the most important zone for ETH.

Memecoin dominance falls to lowest level in over two years

The dominance of memecoins over altcoins drops to 3.7%, the lowest level since February 2024. Memecoin holders are becoming increasingly scarce.

Why Altcoins in Bear Market Are Not Automatically Cheap

Analyst warns: altcoins that have dropped 80% could fall much further. FDV and token unlocks are the real risk.

XDC Network: the forgotten RWA altcoin that seems ready for a comeback

XDC Network surpasses $1 billion in tokenised value and trades at $0.028. Is this RWA altcoin ready for a new rally?

Bitcoin price approaches crucial 200 EMA: breakthrough or rejection?

Bitcoin is trading around $63K and approaching the monthly 50 EMA at $66,000. Analyst cryptokans explains what is at stake at this key level.

Bitcoin Price Temporarily Under Pressure Due to AI Hype, But Recovery Expected

Schwab and Hashdex say that Bitcoin's weakness relative to record-high stocks is temporary. Capital is now flowing to AI, but the setup remains intact.

German banks bring crypto trading to millions of customers

German banks launch crypto trading for millions of retail customers, marking a major shift toward digital asset adoption in traditional finance.

Nearly 1 million investors lose $3.81 billion on Trump memecoin

Nearly 988,905 buyers of the TRUMP memecoin lost a total of $3.81 billion. The coin now stands at $1.76, a decline of 97% from its peak.

Revolut removes USDT: stablecoin disappears on 31 August

Revolut is removing USDT from its offering. From 31 August 2026, users will no longer be able to hold the stablecoin in their accounts.

Bitcoin Realized P/L Ratio Reaches Lowest Level in 43 Months

The Bitcoin Realized P/L Ratio drops to -0.35, the lowest point in 43 months. Historically, this signals a major bottom for the Bitcoin price.

Bitcoin ETF Flows Finally Turn Positive After 10 Days of Outflows

After 10 days of outflow and about $4.5 billion in outflow in June, Bitcoin ETFs finally showed positive inflow figures again on July 2.

BTSE mandates KYC verification due to lack of MiCA licence

BTSE sends a message to all users for KYC verification. The European exchange without a MiCA licence tightens regulations. What does this mean for traders?

THEA raises $8 million for AI layer on Solana

Predictive AI network THEA closes an $8 million funding round. The money will go towards the development of a coordination layer on Solana.

56% of Tokenised RWAs Show No Weekly On-Chain Activity

The market for tokenised real world assets reached $60 billion, but 56% is inactive.

Bitcoin ETF loses 295 million, Ethereum ETF posts profit

Bitcoin spot ETF experiences a significant outflow of $295 million on 1 July, while the Ethereum spot ETF brings in $14.8 million.

2026 World Cup drives prediction markets to record volume of $5.6 billion

The trading volume on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket exploded during the 2026 World Cup from $65 million to $5.6 billion in June.

Robinhood launches perpetual futures and own blockchain in Europe

Robinhood launches perpetual futures on commodities and ETFs for European users, introduces its own blockchain and AI-driven trading accounts.

Circle CEO defends USDC against new stablecoin OUSD

Circle CEO Jeremey Allaire responds to the OUSD stablecoin. He states that USDC is stronger due to years of investment in network and liquidity.

BNB Chain helps users with transition after implementation of MiCA

BNB Chain publishes migration guide for users moving assets to self-custody due to new EU MiCA regulation that comes into effect on 1 July.

Bitcoin UTXO Buy Signal: Are We at the End of the Bear Market?

A rare buy signal in the Bitcoin UTXO net supply ratio emerges. An analyst sees similarities with the end of the bear market in 2022.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF outflows negative for nine consecutive days

American spot Bitcoin ETFs record nine consecutive days of outflows. On June 30, $223 million and $27.6 million exited the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

No Stablecoins on the Sidelines: Bitcoin Rally Fails to Materialize

Stablecoin reserves on exchanges are dropping sharply. Analysts warn that a real Bitcoin rally is unlikely without fresh capital.

EU issues 244 MiCA licenses: Germany and France lead

The EU has issued 244 MiCA licences, with Germany (57) and France (26) leading. Five countries have not yet issued a single licence.

JPMorgan supports US crypto bill but warns of risks

JPMorgan supports a US regulatory framework for digital assets, but warns that stablecoins should not operate outside banking rules.

Bitmine expands Ethereum holdings to 5.70 million ETH

Bitmine announces that it has purchased an additional 27,084 ETH.

Galaxy Research lowers probability of CLARITY Act in 2026 to 50%

Galaxy Research lowers the probability that the CLARITY Act will become law in 2026 from 60% to 50%, citing time pressure in the Senate and a lack of…

Loopring closes DEX: one of the first zkRollup projects stops

Loopring shuts down DEX, halting trading as one of the first zkRollup projects ceases operations.

550,000 Bitcoin Flows to Binance and OKX: Bear Market Levels

More than 550,000 BTC flows to Binance and OKX, a level last seen during the bear market of 2023. The Bitcoin price stands at $59,936.

Bitcoin ETF outflows reach third highest weekly record ever

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $1.79 billion in net outflows in the week of June 22 to 26, the third highest weekly record ever.

Bitcoin price hovers around $60.000 with risk of decline to $55.000

Bitcoin has been hovering around $60,000 for almost a week. Analyst TedPillows sees $62,000 as a key zone for recovery and $55,000 as a downside risk.

Hyper Foundation allocates $10 million for USDH migration

Hyper Foundation announces $10 million in grants for builders affected by the USDH sunset, with a migration deadline at the end of July.

Fetch.ai price: FET needs confirmation for recovery

Analyst @eliz883 sees a potential reversal for FET, but warns that real confirmation is needed before the price moves towards higher targets.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responds to criticism over gambling promotion in app

Brian Armstrong responds to criticism from Zcash founder Zooko about promoting sports betting and Bitcoin price wagers to vulnerable users.

ByteDance reaches $900 billion valuation and becomes Chinese tech giant

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, nears a $1 trillion valuation. The company plans a multi-billion investment in AI and rules out an IPO.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF outflows seven days in a row

American spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs see seven consecutive days of outflows. Bitcoin ETFs lost $445 million on June 26, 2026.

Aave price gives strong signal: analyst expects further rise

Michaël van de Poppe sees Aave rallying: a strong weekly move and a reclaiming of a crucial support zone indicate further price gains.

Securitize raises $400 million via SPAC deal and lists on NYSE

Securitize closes a SPAC deal with Cantor Equity Partners II and raises approximately $400 million. Listing on NYSE under ticker SECZ expected on July 2.

More than 60 crypto projects halted in 2026, top three are a16z companies

More than 60 crypto projects announced their closure in 2026. The three biggest losers are all funded by Andreessen Horowitz.

Oasis founder Dawn Song joins Meta for AI safety

UC Berkeley professor and Oasis Labs founder Dawn Song becomes VP of AI Research at Meta Superintelligence Labs. Meanwhile, ROSE coin drops by 99%.

Bitcoin price falls to $60.000 as institutional pressure persists

The Bitcoin price drops to $60,138 while the Coinbase Premium Index has been negative for 40 days and higher PCE figures strengthen risk aversion.

BitMine joins Russell 1000 with 5.67 million Ethereum in treasury

BitMine, the largest Ethereum treasury company, will be added to the Russell 1000 Index on June 26 and has already staked 4.88 million ETH.

Ethereum price hits lows: recovery possible towards $1.750

The Ethereum price is at $1,563 and tested the lows again. Analyst TedPillows sees a chance for a rally if ETH reclaims $1,750.

Coinbase secures MiCA licence and expands across Europe

Coinbase has obtained a MiCA license from Luxembourg and can now offer crypto services in all 27 EU member states.

Iran moves billions via CoinEx despite sanctions

WSJ reveals that Iranian entities moved $3.84 billion via crypto exchange CoinEx. CoinEx denies ties with the Iranian government.

Bitcoin price forms possible double bottom around $61.000

While critics are once again declaring Bitcoin dead, analyst Scott Melker sees a potential double bottom forming. Confirmation above $67,253.

Bitcoin 4-year cycle: are we in the final corrective phase

The Bitcoin 4-year cycle shows a fixed pattern: 1064 days up, 364 days down. Is the bottom of the current correction in sight?

Meta Develops Own Prediction Markets App Called Arena

Meta develops a standalone prediction markets app called Arena, based on Polymarket and Kalshi. Read all about this new project from Zuckerberg.

DeFi TVL falls each month in 2026 and is 39% lower than start of this year

The total DeFi TVL has been declining for months and stands at $70 billion in June 2026, a decline of 39% compared to January.

Cardano project SecondFi hacked: damage could amount to $20 million

SecondFi, a project in the Cardano ecosystem, has been hit by a hack. The damage could amount to more than $20 million and 129 million ADA.

BTC inflow on Binance doubles due to panic selling under $60K

Bitcoin inflow on Binance doubles to 7,600 BTC due to panic selling. That represents some $479 million in selling pressure.

BlackRock advises 1-2% Bitcoin allocation in portfolio

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, states that an allocation of 1 to 2% Bitcoin can strengthen a portfolio without harming the risk profile.

Bitcoin Price Moves Sideways in Descending Wedge Pattern

Bitcoin trades sideways around $62.6K and forms a descending wedge on shorter timeframes, while the weekly 200MA nearby acts as support.

Bitcoin price in sideways zone around $62.000

Bitcoin is currently trading sideways around $62,700. Analyst TedPillows sees two scenarios: a recovery to $65,000 or a dip to $60,500.

SpaceX stock (SPCX) falls below opening price after rough day

SPCX perpetual liquidations have exceeded $76 million in 24 hours.

CZ critical of Hyperliquid decentralisation despite innovation

Binance founder CZ voices criticism of Hyperliquid: the platform claims decentralisation but a small team has a lot of control.

Binance MiCA risk limited: EUR trading only 1% of volume

The MiCA risk for Binance is smaller than thought. EUR trading pairs make up only 1% of the total spot volume, according to CryptoQuant analysis.

Gate.com quietly builds a TradFi hub within crypto

Gate.com combines stocks, gold, and oil in one platform. CryptoQuant analyses how the exchange is growing into a serious TradFi player.

Adam Back expects Bitcoin to $500k to $1 million by 2028

Blockstream CEO Adam Back predicts Bitcoin will reach $500,000 to $1 million by 2028, citing adoption and scarcity.

Ethereum open interest plummets from $33 billion to $10 billion

The open interest of Ethereum drops sharply from $33.1 billion to $10.4 billion. Meanwhile, Binance captures more than 40% market share in ETH derivatives.

Bank of England Eases Stablecoin Rules and Scraps Individual Limits

The Bank of England publishes final policy framework for stablecoins. Individual holding limits are removed, issuance cap becomes £40 billion.

Ethereum developer warns about staking cartel in validator financing plan

Ethereum developer Lefteris Karapetsas warns that a proposal to fund core development through validator rewards could create a dangerous staking cartel.

Bitcoin price drops 28% and triggers $5 billion in selling pressure on Binance

Short-term holders are massively dumping Bitcoin on Binance: more than 80,000 BTC in 7 days, amounting to approximately $5 billion in selling pressure.

Taiko warns users after hack on verification mechanism

Taiko confirms an attack on its chain state verification mechanism. Users are urgently asked to remove funds from all bridges.

Bitcoin price heading towards new local high above $68.000?

Analyst CrypNuevo expects that Bitcoin can break out above $64,500 towards a new local high around $68,700. BTC is currently at $64,164.

Bitcoin and Crypto World in Motion: Big News from Japan and US

Bitcoin price stable around $64,200 as major developments take place in Japan, the US, and crypto regulation. Overview of the past 24 hours.

Pump.fun bounty feature under fire for dangerous stunts

Pump.fun's new bounty feature has already paid out more than $370,000 for dangerous and humiliating challenges, including forehead tattoos and climbing…

ETH price tests bottom of channel: $1.6K possible if support gives way

The ETH price is at $1,700 and is testing the bottom of a price channel. The 200-hour SMA is crucial: if it fails to hold, ETH could drop to $1,580.

MSUSD stablecoin plummets 85% after terminating verification contract

MainStreet Finance's MSUSD token drops 85% after ending a verification agreement. Morpho market reaches 100% occupancy rate.

Ethereum Foundation Loses Another Top Figure After Co-Director's Departure

Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down as co-director of the Ethereum Foundation. At least eight senior members have left in the past five months.

Bitcoin price must hold 200-week MA for bottom

Michaël van de Poppe expects more momentum for Bitcoin. The price is now at $63,602 and must hold the 200-week MA as a bottom.

BTC price could rise to new local high above $67K

The BTC price recovers after a sharp dip. Analyst CrypNuevo sees opportunities for a new local high if BTC manages to reclaim $64K.

Ethena network explodes: highest activity in months

Ethena records the highest on-chain activity in months on 18 June 2026: 5,057 active addresses and 2,968 new wallets in a single day.

Strive CEO: price drop of STRC and SATA was a liquidation event

Strive CEO Matt Cole says that the severe price drop of STRC to $82.50 and SATA to the low 90s is not a quality issue, but a leverage liquidation event.

Ethereum price drops below $1.700 after failed breakthrough attempt

The Ethereum price stands at $1,692 after a bearish rejection at the February high.

JPMorgan: Bitcoin miners below production costs for five months

JPMorgan warns: Bitcoin has been trading below the production cost of $78K for five months. About 20% of miners are operating at a loss.

Hyperliquid price tests crucial support at $62 after ATH rejection

The Hyperliquid price stands at $66.70 after a significant rejection at the all-time high. Will $62 hold as support? Analysis of the HYPE price.

Dogecoin price remains under pressure: sellers still in control

The Dogecoin price is at $0.08 and is falling 3% in 24 hours. Sellers are in control and a key resistance is once again not broken.

Large Bitcoin Buyers Emerge: Positive Signal for BTC Price

CryptoQuant signals large buy orders in the Bitcoin spot market. This points to accumulation by large players and less selling pressure on BTC.

Bitcoin ETFs See $82 Million Outflow, Fidelity FBTC Leads

Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $82.2 million on 17 June. Ethereum ETFs also saw red. Fidelity's FBTC was the big exception.

Aave price drops sharply after exploit, a new beginning?

Aave price is under pressure after the rsETH exploit, but the protocol shows resilience. What is the outlook for this DeFi platform?

Bitcoin price under pressure: will $64.000 hold over the next 48 hours?

Michaël van de Poppe warns: if Bitcoin fails to stay above $65,000, a new dip towards the lows is plausible.

Bitcoin price remains under pressure due to possible selling wolf

Bitcoin price stands at $65,078. QCP warns that Strategy may have to sell more Bitcoin for dividend payments, which puts pressure on the price.

Almost half of all stablecoins are parked on exchanges

Nearly 41% of all ERC20 stablecoins have been on exchanges since December 2024. What does this mean for the Bitcoin price and volatility?

Kalshi futures volume reaches $5.5 billion

Kalshi perpetual futures generate $5.5 billion in volume in two weeks. The prediction market platform expands with 11 crypto products.

Bitcoin price must get above $65.300 for rise to $68.000

Analyst DaanCrypto sees a possible rise to $68,000, but only if BTC breaks above $65,300.

Bitcoin STH SOPR not yet in panic zone, but not by much

Bitcoin's Short Term Holder SOPR is not yet in the panic zone. What does this mean for the price and sentiment?

SpaceX share considered key risk barometer for crypto market

Analyst DaanCrypto states that the SpaceX share (SPCX) will serve as the most important barometer for risk appetite across all markets in the coming weeks.

Memecoin market value plummets 81.9% from peak of $135 billion

The total market value of memecoins falls from $135 billion in November 2024 to just $24.48 billion in June 2026, a loss of 81.9%.

Bitcoin ETF sees $64 million outflow, Ethereum ETF attracts $22 million

On June 15, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded an outflow of $64.09 million, while Ethereum ETFs received an inflow of $22.50 million.

Bitcoin demand reaches record negative level of -66,000 BTC

The demand for Bitcoin reaches a historic low of -66,000 BTC. ETF outflows and fewer purchases by Strategy put pressure on the price.

Hyperliquid ETFs Near $900 Million in Trading Volume After First Month

Spot HYPE ETFs attract $153 million in net inflows and reach nearly $900 million in trading volume in their first month. HYPE stands at $72.70.

Lighter (LIT) price approaches resistance level of $1.80

The Lighter (LIT) price is testing the local resistance level of $1.80. Analysts see a chance of an impulsive breakout above this level.

DeFi exploits in April cause $13 billion in outflows

Binance Research reports that DeFi exploits caused $13 billion in outflows in April. The onchain leverage ratio rises to 38%, the level of 2021.

Trezor: Bitcoin ETF as only option is the worst scenario

Trezor CEO Danny Sanders warns that overreliance on Bitcoin ETFs is harmful to the core values of Bitcoin.

BitMine accumulates million ETH tokens, holdings rise to 5.62 million

BitMine adds 76,881 ETH in one week. Total Ethereum holdings reach 5.62 million tokens, representing 4.66% of the total Ethereum supply.

Binance stock product reaches $143 million daily trading volume

Binance's US equities product records an average daily volume of $143 million in the first nine days, far above the tokenized equity spot market.

S&P 500 approaches gap level of 7580 after deal between US and Iran

The S&P 500 opens with a large gap down after the alleged US/Iran agreement, but climbs towards the gap level of 7580. Two levels to follow this week.

Crypto Cards Grow as Payment Method: Transactions Rise 2.7x

Research over 76 weeks shows that crypto card usage grows 2.7x, independent of the Bitcoin price. Median deposit remains stable around $90 to $135.

Plume and Bybit Launch Institutional Investment Vaults

Plume announces collaboration with Bybit for institutional vaults. Users can now stake stablecoins for fixed-income products from PIMCO and CMBI.

Aerodrome launches Predictive Allocation for liquidity management

Aerodrome, the largest DEX on Base, is launching Predictive Allocation in July: a system that rewards users for predicting future liquidity demand.

India sends over 44,000 tax assessments for crypto income

India's tax authority sends more than 44,000 tax notices for crypto gains and uncovers $104 million in undeclared VDA income.

Long-term Bitcoin Holders Sell Less Than Ever

On-chain data shows that long-term holders of Bitcoin are sending fewer and fewer coins to exchanges. The level is at its lowest point since 2015.

CoinFund Founder: Decentralised AI Is Counterweight to Government Power

CoinFund founder Jake Brukhman states that decentralised AI networks provide a counterbalance to the increasing centralisation of AI models by governments.

Making Ethereum accounts quantum-resistant costs only $0.07

An Ethereum researcher states that accounts can already be made quantum-resistant today for just $0.07, without a hard fork.

Tom Lee: Chip Sales Due to SpaceX IPO Preparations

Fundstrat analyst Tom Lee explains the chip sales as preparation for a SpaceX IPO. He sees 2026 as a positive year for tech despite possible pullbacks.

Blockworks buys competitor Messari for more than $10 million

Crypto data company Blockworks acquires rival Messari for more than $10 million, far below the $300 million valuation from 2022.

Hyperliquid HYPE vs Lighter LIT: Who Wins the Battle?

HYPE and LIT seem like competitors, but focus on different markets. A comparison between Hyperliquid and Lighter and their tokens.

Bitcoin price threatens worst June since 2022

Bitcoin is at $63,737 and is heading for its worst June performance since 2022. What do historical data say about the coming months?

SpaceX pre-IPO allocation disappointments on major crypto exchanges

xStocks cannot fully deliver SpaceX pre-IPO allocation. Kraken, Bybit, Binance and Bitget are returning money to users. Read what happened.

Bitget provides all employees with AI access for $200 per month

Bitget invests in AI for its employees with Claude licences. The crypto exchange gives 2,167 employees access to enterprise AI tools.

Binance Wallet SpaceX IPO Subscription Raises $557 Million

Binance Wallet raises $557 million via the SpaceX IPO subscription from 27,689 addresses. View the distribution by subscription size.

CFTC Chairman Selig Exercises Great Power Over Crypto Market

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is the only sitting commissioner and thereby has far-reaching influence over the crypto market and prediction markets.

Bitcoin ETF trading volume drops 78% compared to peak

The trading volume of American spot Bitcoin ETFs has plummeted from $4.4 billion per day to $960 million. What does this say about speculative demand?

Bitcoin price defends crucial support zone above $59.000

The Bitcoin price stands at $63,092 after a recovery from the $59,000 zone. An analyst explains what the next steps could be.

BTC ETF drains $214 million, ETH ETF loses $35 million

On 10 June, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $214 million. Ethereum spot ETFs also bled, with a loss of $35.6 million.

NEAR Price Analysis: Accumulation Zone in Sight for Day Traders

Michaël van de Poppe sees an interesting trading opportunity for NEAR. If Bitcoin recovers, NEAR could move towards its previous highs.

Ethereum open interest on Binance reaches all-time high

The open interest in Ethereum on Binance reaches a new all-time high of 3.7 million ETH, despite geopolitical tensions and a price of $1,654.

Traders on Gate Choose Gold and Silver Over Bitcoin

On the crypto exchange Gate, trading volume in precious metals dominates. Analysts see this as a sign of risk-averse behaviour among traders.

ICO and IDO market sinks to low point in Q2 2026

The ICO, IDO and IEO market crashes in Q2 2026: only $58M raised and 37 sales, a decline of 85% compared to the previous quarter.

Major Bitcoin Players Drive Market Towards Final Stress Test

Large Bitcoin players capitulate and sell at a loss. On-chain data from CryptoQuant shows a stress pattern resembling a late stage of a bear market.

Anthropic Launches Fable 5 and Raises Concerns Over DeFi Security

Anthropic launches Claude Fable 5, a powerful AI model that raises concerns about vulnerabilities in DeFi protocols and smart contracts.

Three major Japanese banks launch joint stablecoin in 2026

Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho plan to issue a joint stablecoin pegged to the yen in fiscal year 2026.

Wintermute: No Signs of Capital Return, Bottom Not Yet Reached

Wintermute sees no clear signs that capital is returning to the crypto market. The Bitcoin price is at $61,673 and a bottom has not yet been confirmed.

Trump family earned $2.3 billion from crypto while investors lost

The Trump family earned $2.3 billion from crypto projects such as the TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial, while investors lost billions.

Arthur Hayes sells HYPE, NEAR, WLD and ZEC and warns about AI

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes states that AI is absorbing Bitcoin liquidity and announces taking tactical short positions via derivatives.

Strategy buys 1,550 Bitcoin and further expands reserves

Strategy buys 1,550 Bitcoin for $101 million and increases its Bitcoin reserves to 845,256 BTC. Also, the dollar reserves grow to $1 billion.

UK sanctions against HTX cause compliance chaos

Crypto researcher zachxbt states that UK sanctions against HTX are nonsensical and compliance tools unreliable.

200+ Organizations Urge Senate Vote on Clarity Act

More than 200 crypto companies, including Coinbase, Ripple and Kraken, are sending a joint letter to the U.S. Senate to push for the Clarity Act.

Famous trader Eugene exits crypto and warns about Bitcoin

Trader Eugene largely leaves the crypto market and moves to stocks. He sees no good risk-reward opportunities and is negative about Strategy and Saylor.

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Massively Send BTC to Exchanges at a Loss

During the recent correction, Bitcoin STH sent more than 59,000 BTC to exchanges at a loss. The largest loss since February.

JPMorgan warns about Bitcoin sales by Strategy

JPMorgan expresses concern about Strategy's Bitcoin sales for dividend payments. Bank lowers outlook for crypto market to cautious.

Bitcoin miner expects little risk even at $30.000

CEO of Chinese miner BTCTOP states that Strategy's position remains stable, even if Bitcoin drops to $30,000. Leverage ratio would only rise to 10%.

Ethereum price falls back to 2016 level against Bitcoin

Bitcoin analyst PlanB states that the ETH/BTC price has fallen back to the level of March 2016. Ethereum has been underperforming Bitcoin for ten years.

Bitcoin price reaches bottom of four-month range after sharp decline

The Bitcoin price stands at $62,249 after a decline of 25% in four weeks. Analyst CrypNuevo expects a strong bounce from the range lows.

PiggyBank price drops 15% after closing LAB position

PiggyBank closes LAB hedge due to extreme volatility. Drawdowns of up to 15% for USDC vault. Locked tokens excluded from NAV until August.

Ethereum contract loses millions due to storage collision

SlowMist warns of serious security vulnerability in Ethereum contract in which 14.4 ETH is stolen due to storage slot collision

NEAR price drops to interesting accumulation level according to analyst

Michaël van de Poppe sees the NEAR price falling to a strong accumulation level and also expects a recovery in other AI protocols such as TAO and FET.

Bybit launches IPO Express with tokenized SpaceX shares

Bybit launches IPO Express enabling VIP users to subscribe to tokenised SpaceX shares. Spot trading starts on 12 June 2026.

Spot volume on crypto exchanges drops to lowest point since 2023

The spot volume on centralised crypto exchanges drops to $679 billion in April, the lowest level since October 2023. A decline of 67% compared to the peak.

Bitcoin price defends $60K support and focuses on wide summer ranges

Bitcoin holds steady above $60K and is up 2.4%. Analysts see a broad summer trading range emerging between $60K and $80K.

SEC develops framework for tokenised securities under new principle

The SEC is working on a framework for the trading of tokenized securities under the principle 'Innovation Without Arbitrage', in cooperation with the CFTC.

Russia restricts crypto for retail investors to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT

The Russian Central Bank wants to limit ordinary investors to Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT.

Galaxy Research lowers chance of CLARITY Act in 2026 to 60%

Galaxy Research analyst Alex Thorn lowers the probability that the CLARITY Act becomes law in 2026 from 75% to 60%, due to an overly full Senate schedule.

Cardano price under pressure after founder warning

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson warns of more DeFi closures in 2026. Cardano price stands at $0.16. Read more about the network's challenges.

Professional Bitcoin ETF holdings decline 17% in Q1 2026

Professional investors reduced their Bitcoin ETF positions from 313K to 261K BTC in Q1 2026.

Bitcoin ETF outflow reaches record level of -2,450 BTC per day

The 30-day average outflow from US BTC spot ETFs reaches a record low of -2,450 BTC per day.

Bitcoin price around $61.000: analyst sees opportunities towards $75.000

BTC is at $61K after a dip of 1.9%. An analyst points to key levels: recovery to $70K-$75K or a new buying opportunity around $50,000.

SpaceX IPO of $75 billion bars Chinese investors

Investors from China and Hong Kong are not allowed to participate in the $75 billion SpaceX IPO due to US restrictions on critical technology exports.

Bitcoin price approaches critical level of $60.000

The Bitcoin price stands at $60,554 and is approaching a critical level. A break below $60,000 could cause a wave of liquidations and selling pressure.

Forward Industries sends 455,000 Solana to Coinbase Prime after month of silence

Forward Industries moves 455,784 SOL ($31.87M) to Coinbase Prime. The company suffers an unrealised loss of $1.13 billion on its Solana treasury.

Strategy sells Bitcoin and puts pressure on the market

Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin on 1 June. Grayscale warns that the company's leverage model is increasingly under pressure and keeps Bitcoin volatile.

Ethereum company Bitmine to invest billions in ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies announces offering of preferred stock. The company wants to purchase additional Ethereum and expand staking infrastructure.

Bitcoin price touches 200 MA: historic bottom area?

The Bitcoin price drops to $62,464 and touches the 200-week moving average.

FG Nexus suffers more than $85 million loss on Ethereum strategy

Nasdaq-listed company FG Nexus loses more than $85 million on its Ethereum treasury strategy after purchasing 50,770 ETH at an average of $3,860.

Bitcoin price drops 12.5%: only 55% of supply in profit

Bitcoin corrects by 12.5% and is now at $63,371. Only 55% of the supply is still in profit. Is a further decline towards the 50% threshold looming?

Binance Partners with Alpaca for Stocks and ETFs

Binance joins forces with Alpaca for trading in US stocks and ETFs. Discover what this partnership means for crypto investors.

Stripe, Visa and Mastercard jointly launch stablecoin platform

Stripe, Visa, and Mastercard are about to launch a joint stablecoin platform. Coinbase is also exploring possible participation in the initiative.

FCA warns football clubs about crypto sponsorship deals without licence

The British FCA warns Premier League clubs that sponsorship deals with unlicensed crypto companies could lead to legal risks and money laundering.

CME Group launches 24/7 crypto futures trading with flying start

CME Group launches 24/7 trading in crypto futures and options. In the first weekend, more than 7.200 contracts were traded for approximately $50 million.

OpenSea launches perpetual contracts via Hyperliquid

OpenSea announces perpetual contracts, powered by Hyperliquid. Product Marketing Lead Zack Brenner confirms the collaboration on X.

EDGE token crashes 46% and liquidates $2,81 million in one hour

The EDGE token crashed 46.80% in four hours on Binance. A total of $2.81 million was liquidated, of which $1.96 million were long positions.

Bitcoin ETF outflow in May causes negative balance in 2026

In May, there was a massive outflow of Bitcoin from US spot ETFs. From a plus of 57.000 BTC to a minus of 6.940 BTC compared to the beginning of 2026.