Despite significant gains in individual altcoins like WLD and JTO, the overall altcoin market dominance (excluding BTC, ETH, stablecoins) has declined. Persistent net spot selling of altcoins continues, suggesting selected rallies may serve as exit liquidity amid a bearish macro backdrop.
US initial jobless claims fell to 226,000 for the week ending June 13, indicating a strong labor market. This resilience pushes back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, causing Bitcoin to slide below $64,000 as it's sensitive to liquidity and interest rate expectations.
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest since 1995. Despite previous hikes causing Bitcoin drawdowns, this decision saw Bitcoin dip briefly before recovering, due to the BOJ's packaging of the hike and a cooling of energy shock risks. However, future rate increases pose a significant risk to crypto markets.
Fortune classe Hyperliquid meilleure plateforme DeFi de l'année, soulignant sa croissance et son rôle dans les flux institutionnels vers les infrastructures performantes. Le protocole devance Aave, Lido et Uniswap, et montre une forte présence sur Solana.
CoinDesk's David LaValle urges investors not to abandon bitcoin despite recent price drops, comparing its adoption to early smartphones. Analysts note continued ETF holding and potential buying opportunities amid market uncertainty.
Bitcoin network transaction counts are rising significantly, reaching near all-time highs not seen since late 2024, despite the asset's price being down nearly 50% from its peak. This surge is driven by small-value transactions, including Bitcoin NFT activity and time-stamping services, rather than large economic transfers.
The European Commission is gathering feedback on potential revisions to the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework, dubbed "MiCA 2.0." The consultation focuses on refining regulations for DeFi, stablecoins, and prediction markets, aiming for greater clarity and competitiveness in the digital asset space.
Texas, once a hub for data centers with generous incentives, is now requiring these facilities to fund the grid infrastructure they rely on, shifting costs from households to the industry. This move by Governor Greg Abbott could set a precedent for AI buildout regulation nationwide.
À partir du 10 juillet 2027, l'Europe limitera les paiements en espèces à 10 000 € et interdira les cryptomonnaies anonymes comme Monero et Zcash aux intermédiaires financiers. Une nouvelle autorité, l'AMLA, centralisera la supervision pour une application uniforme des règles anti-blanchiment.
AI is transforming the crypto industry, shifting value from articles to databases. Companies like Blockworks are acquiring data providers, aiming to become the 'Bloomberg of crypto' by offering institutional-grade data and analytics, as traditional news distribution declines.
Bitcoin-linked digital-credit products, designed for income, experienced significant volatility and price drops due to leveraged investors facing margin calls. Issuers like Strategy and Strive saw their preferred shares slide, highlighting risks in the nascent market.
Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has received authorization from Austria's Financial Market Authority under the EU's MiCA regulation, enabling it to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area with a single license. This approval comes ahead of the July 1 deadline for MiCA transition.
Franklin Templeton filed with the SEC to launch two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, aiming to integrate crypto into traditional portfolios without direct upfront investment.
Bitcoin's network activity is at its strongest since late 2024, driven by a surge in small transactions and data-related use cases like Runes and Ordinals. Despite this increased usage, the price of Bitcoin has fallen significantly this year, creating a divergence between network demand and market value.
Strategy's perpetual preferred stock (STRC) dropped nearly 17% below its $100 par value, highlighting a crisis of confidence. Critics liken it to a Ponzi scheme, while market nervousness grows over the company's ability to meet obligations without relying on new capital or selling Bitcoin.
Andrew Tate, founder of the Real World, reportedly lost nearly $100,000 in Bitcoin trading between Wednesday and Thursday, with his wallet balance dropping to $14,000 from $100,000. His total losses on Hyperliquid exceed $804,000.
Pump.fun's revenue declined 36.1% in Q2, while Collector Crypt, a protocol for tokenized physical trading cards, saw revenue accelerate by 108.8%, generating $25.8M to date. Collector Crypt's CARDS token also surged, reflecting strong recent concentration of activity.
Binance's potential rejection for a crypto license in Greece under MiCA has led to speculation about the European Central Bank's informal influence, despite national regulators holding licensing authority. The ECB's stance on stablecoins may be a factor.
Bitcoin fell below $63,030 as a hawkish Federal Reserve stance overshadowed a deal easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz and lower oil prices. Despite the geopolitical relief, the Fed's updated projections and increased likelihood of rate hikes pushed the US dollar higher, pressuring risk assets like Bitcoin.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies no VASP license is held.
Binance can offer crypto trading in the Philippines via BlockShoals, but neither is authorized for peso transfers or other central bank-regulated activities. BlockShoals acts as an intermediary under the SEC's CASP framework, while the BSP clarifies that VASP licenses are still required for regulated activities.
Two Texas brothers, Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia, have pleaded guilty to robbing a Minnesota family of over $8 million in cryptocurrency at gunpoint. The brothers traveled from Texas to Minnesota to carry out the home invasion, holding the family for hours before fleeing. They face up to 20 years in prison and must pay restitution.
The CFTC approved KalshiEX's Bitcoin perpetual contract, leading CME to sue, arguing it should be classified as a swap. This decision blurs lines between futures, sports betting, and crypto trading, with potential for significant market shifts.
La gendarmerie a démantelé un laboratoire clandestin de drogue de synthèse à Fréjairolles, Tarn. 28 kg d'amphétamine, argent liquide et cryptomonnaies ont été saisis. Cinq hommes ont été mis en examen, quatre en détention provisoire.
