Live updates: Soft core inflation gave crypto a bounce, but only bitcoin held up on the week

May CPI ran hot on energy and cooler underneath, lifting majors on Thursday, though ether and the large alts are still down 6% to 8% over seven days.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/live-updates-soft-core-inflation-gave-crypto-a-bounce-but-only-bitcoin-held-up-on-the-week

Bitcoin has reached a deep bear-market valuation zone. The hard part may come next.

Two widely watched gauges show capitulation, but the analyst flagging them warns the slow grind comes next.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/bitcoin-has-reached-a-deep-bear-market-valuation-zone-the-hard-part-may-come-next

Bitcoin ETFs are no bigger today than when Trump won the election

Net assets of U.S.-listed spot ETFs have fallen to levels last seen just after Trump won the election in early November 2024.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/10/bitcoin-etfs-are-no-bigger-today-than-when-trump-won-the-election

Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns

The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/09/crypto-tax-bills-a-work-in-progress-as-u-s-house-lawmakers-pose-concerns

Securitize CEO says tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market

At a panel at ETHConf, Carlos Domingo argued that bringing stocks and exchange-traded funds onchain could unlock a market far larger than today's roughly $30 billion tokenized asset sector.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/09/securitize-ceo-says-tokenized-stocks-could-unlock-a-usd5-trillion-crypto-market

Humanity Protocol token crashes more than 80% after a $32 million private-key hack

The decentralized identity project said attackers compromised the keys of a foundation member and are dumping the stolen H tokens for ether.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/09/humanity-protocol-token-crashes-more-than-80-after-a-usd32-million-private-key-hack

Forehead tattoos and alcohol dares: Inside the dark underbelly of crypto's memecoin craze

Users are being paid to shave their heads, chug liquor and interview homeless people on camera, raising questions about whether Pump.fun's latest product rewards creativity or exploitation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/08/forehead-tattoos-and-alcohol-dares-inside-the-dark-underbelly-of-crypto-s-memecoin-craze