Crypto & Finance

CoinEx denies claims it served as $3.84 billion gateway to sanctioned Iranian crypto firms

Crypto relief rally fails to shake persistent bearish derivatives signal

Ripple landed JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, and SBI. XRP trades like none of it happened

Ripple deals XRP price disconnect keeps widening as JPMorgan settlement, Deutsche Bank ties and SBI’s RLUSD launch fail to move the token.

Bitcoin supply in loss reaches record high 10.83 million BTC

MemeCore Token Crashes As ZachXBT Warning Puts Insider Supply Back In Focus

MemeCore’s M token plunged in a sudden sell-off, reviving concerns about thin liquidity, insider supply and exchange listing standards. TL;DR MemeCore’s M token suffered a steep intraday crash. On-cha...

SHIB gains Japan retail push through Rakuten Wallet

Rakuten Wallet plans SHIB replica coins as its campaign offers token rewards, while SHIB trades near $0.0000044 after recent losses.

Micron delivers blowout earnings, surges 16% and deals crypto bulls a blow

Hyperliquid price prediction: can HYPE reach $100 in 2026?

Hyperliquid price prediction 2026: HYPE hit a record near $77, but buybacks, unlocks, ETF demand and regulation decide if $100 is realistic.

Iran-linked entities moved $3.8B through CoinEx, TRM says

TRM Labs traced $3.8 billion moved by 60 sanctioned Iranian entities through CoinEx and said that the exchange’s 8% share of illicit transactions was substantially higher than its counterparts.

Indonesia mandates certification for crypto influencers under new financial rules

Indonesia has introduced mandatory certification requirements for social media influencers who recommend cryptocurrencies and other digital financial assets, adding new compliance rules for online fin...

SBI moves to fully acquire Japan crypto exchange Bitbank

SBI signs agreements to fully acquire Bitbank, making the Japan crypto exchange a wholly owned subsidiary while services continue unchanged.

CoinEx denies Iran ties after WSJ sanctions report

CoinEx denied helping Iran-linked entities move funds after WSJ reported $3.84b in flows, saying it tightened AML and sanctions checks.

China hands death sentence to convict who laundered $7M through crypto

China has sentenced a convicted drug trafficker to death after authorities found he laundered more than 48 million yuan, about $7.04 million, through cryptocurrency as part of a major cross-border nar...

Indonesia sets certification rules for influencers recommending crypto

Indonesia’s financial regulator will require influencers recommending crypto and other digital assets to hold relevant certifications as regulators worldwide tighten oversight of finfluencers.

Bithumb fined as South Korea cracks down on crypto user data

South Korea fined Bithumb 210m won for sending user data overseas without consent and ordered fixes as blockchain privacy rules expand now.

Animoca Brands backs stablecoin payments firm AllScale with strategic investment

Animoca Brands has made a strategic investment in stablecoin payment infrastructure provider AllScale and has agreed to explore joint payment and AI commerce initiatives across its ecosystem. Animoca ...

Polish crypto exchange Kanga secures MiCA license in Latvia

Poland-founded crypto exchange Kanga has secured a Class 3 MiCA license in Latvia, enabling EU-wide crypto services as Polish lawmakers debate framework's implementation.

Ethereum price holds $1,600 as whales buy the dip

Ethereum holds near $1,655 as ETF outflows, whale buying, dormant selling and weak indicators keep recovery fragile around $1,800 this week.

House Democrats question SEC on rules for AI trading tools and crypto

A group of Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter to SEC Chair Paul Atkins on Tuesday seeking details about how the agency oversees AI-driven trading tools and whether c...

Pi Network price stays weak as Pi2Day campaign nears deadline

Pi Network nears Pi2Day with Vibe Coder and SLICE tests as PI trades near $0.127, down 14% monthly while crypto sentiment stays weak in June.

Forget max pain theory. Bitcoin is well below the $72,000 magnet going into $10 billion options expiry

Stablecore partners with Circuit, Curql on $25B credit union stablecoin initiative

Stablecore has launched an early access stablecoin and digital asset program for U.S. credit unions, allowing participating institutions to test blockchain-based financial services before deciding whe...

AI agents get legal guardrails from U.S. arbitration giant

AAA and Integra Ledger launch Legal Context Protocol to make AI-agent terms, consent and dispute paths verifiable as machine commerce grows.

MemeCore crashes 75% as ZachXBT revives manipulation claims

MemeCore plunged 75% to $0.72 as ZachXBT revived manipulation claims and traders questioned exchange listings and thin liquidity.

US arbitration giant rolls out ‘legal layer’ for agentic commerce

As agentic AI transactions increase, “we need to know there’s a clear answer to what happens if something goes wrong,” said Mance Harmon, co-founder of Hedera.

Live markets: Bitcoin steadies ahead of U.S. PCE inflation data as DXY remains strong

House Democrats seek SEC answers on AI investment advisers

House Democrats have questioned the SEC over trading platforms offering AI agent advisers making “consequential investment decisions on behalf of retail investors.”

MemeCore's M token suddenly crashes 80% with no clear trigger

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin goes live in Japan after regulatory approval

Bitcoin has a new line in the sand. Thursday’s core PCE could stress test it.

XRP slides 2.8% as weak bounce keeps $1 support in focus

Bitcoin back above $60,000, ETH, SOL recoup losses as AI stocks stage rebound

Abracadabra takes emergency action as MIM stablecoin depeg worsens

The protocol is raising interest rates across all Cauldrons to encourage debt repayment and reduce supply.

Kalshi seeks funding at $40B valuation, nearly doubling last raise: FT

Kalshi is reportedly in talks to raise new capital at a $40 billion valuation, reflecting growing investor confidence in regulated prediction markets.

21Shares Says Bitcoin Can Still Recover Toward $100,000 Despite Market Shakeout

TL;DR 21Shares says Bitcoin remains under pressure but still has a path back toward the $100,000 area in a recovery scenario. The firm points to ETF flows, cycle structure and liquidity conditions as ...

Bitcoin Traders Brace For PCE And Jobs Data As Macro Volatility Builds

TL;DR Crypto markets are heading into a macro-heavy stretch with PCE inflation and labor data due soon. Bitcoin and Ether remain sensitive to rate expectations, dollar strength and risk-asset position...

HYPE down 22% from record highs: Will spot demand revive the uptrend?

HYPE price drops near a key support zone where fading selling pressure collides with shrinking futures market activity. Will the altcoin resume its uptrend above $60?

FTX exec’s wife scheduled for November trial on campaign finance charges

A Manhattan judge ordered that Michelle Bond’s criminal trial start in November after he denied a motion to dismiss the indictment based on claims that prosecutors misled her husband over her charges.

Bitcoin nearly loses $59K as DXY surges: Are traders bracing for more pain?

Bitcoin drops toward new 2026 lows as spot BTC ETF outflows and slowing accumulation from Strategy weigh on market sentiment.

THORChain Trading Resumes After Exploit Halt, But Confidence Test Remains

TL;DR THORChain trading has resumed after a lengthy halt linked to a $10.7 million exploit. The restart brings swaps and liquidity actions back online, but confidence now depends on post-incident exec...

Upheaval at the Ethereum Foundation has some of crypto’s biggest names feeling bullish

Kalshi targets a massive $40 billion valuation, widening lead over rival Polymarket

Kalshi sues Illinois officials over prediction markets restrictions

The prediction markets company claimed that it would be “irreparably harmed” when an Illinois law signed as part of a budget package goes in effect on July 1.

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Pause Selling As Extreme Fear Takes Over

TL;DR Bitcoin sentiment has fallen into extreme fear, but on-chain selling from long-term holders is reportedly slowing. That combination can point to a market trying to form a base, although macro pr...

Synthetix Founder Takes Blame For sUSD Problems As Protocol Eyes Basis-Vault Fix

TL;DR Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has acknowledged mismanagement around sUSD. The protocol is looking toward a basis-vault approach as part of its plan to restore stability. The episode highlights ...

Crypto-backed candidates notch wins in three US state primaries

The crypto-aligned Fairshake PAC and its affiliates spent a combined $8 million on media to support candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah amid pushback from many criticizing “crypto billionaires.”

Binance withdraws Greek MiCA bid but vows to remain in Europe

Bitcoin falls under $60K, but traders anticipate 15% bounce

Bitcoin price dropped below $60,000 for the first time in weeks, but data shows traders betting on a relief bounce.

Fed Hawkish Pivot Darkens Crypto Liquidity Outlook As Traders Brace For Choppy Summer

TL;DR A hawkish shift in rate expectations is pressuring the crypto liquidity outlook. Higher-for-longer policy expectations can weigh on ETF demand, stablecoin growth and risk appetite. The setup poi...

Bitcoin crash to $60K opens new $530M demand zone: Will bulls buy in?

A $525 million Bitcoin buy wall intersects with a major liquidation zone, creating a key battleground between $60,500 and $65,000.

Bitcoin falls below $60,000 as AI trade continues to draw investor interest and capital

Catholic And Law Enforcement Groups Warn CLARITY Act Could Weaken Crypto Crime Safeguards

TL;DR Catholic leaders and law-enforcement-aligned groups are opposing parts of the CLARITY Act. Their concern centers on protections for non-custodial software developers and possible gaps in money-t...