Trump pocketed more than $1 billion from crypto ties as industry headed toward slump

The president has capitalized massively on crypto, according to his 2025 financial disclosure, making it one of his most lucrative business moves.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/30/trump-pocketed-more-than-usd1-billion-from-crypto-ties-as-industry-headed-toward-slump

Companies spending the most on AI are growing jobs, Ramp study finds

A new study from Ramp found companies making the biggest investments in AI are expanding their workforces, with heavy adopters increasing headcount by about 10% and entry-level hiring by 12%, challenging fears that generative AI is already causing widespread job losses.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/30/companies-spending-the-most-on-ai-are-growing-jobs-ramp-study-finds

Why OpenUSD's 'real threat' that tanked Circle stock still faces a steep uphill battle for adoption

The Stripe- and Coinbase-backed stablecoin consortium can challenge Circle's business model, but analysts say building a network is harder than assembling big-name partners.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/30/why-the-openusd-s-real-threat-that-tanked-circle-stock-still-faces-a-steep-uphill-battle-for-adoption

Tether trades at 7% to 10% premium in India. Exchanges say its just supply and demand

Executives at major platforms CoinDCX and CoinSwitch say the premium reflects a demand-supply imbalance and thin local liquidity.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/30/usdt-s-premium-in-india-jumps-to-10-exchanges-say-its-just-supply-and-demand

Bitcoin under pressure below $60,000 as Japanese yen hits 40-year low against the U.S. dollar

BTC fell in Asia as the Japanese yen tanked to four-decade lows, lifting the dollar higher across the board.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/30/bitcoin-under-pressure-below-usd60-000-as-japanese-yen-hits-40-year-low-against-the-u-s-dollar

Securitize heads to NYSE debut after investors approve SPAC merger

The tokenization firm is expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Thursday, becoming one of the first publicly traded pure-play tokenization companies.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/29/securitize-heads-to-nyse-debut-after-investors-approve-spac-merger

Bitcoin dips to $59,700 as Iran de-escalation lifts stocks but not crypto

U.S. equity futures rose after reports the U.S. and Iran agreed to halt strikes and resume talks. Bitcoin has barely moved, still down 6.8% on the week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/29/bitcoin-dips-to-usd59-700-as-iran-de-escalation-lifts-stocks-but-not-crypto

$4 billion gone. Spot bitcoin ETFs are on track for their worst month on record

Investors have pulled out $4 billion from the U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs in June, the highest outflow on record.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/29/usd4-billion-gone-spot-bitcoin-etfs-are-on-track-for-their-worst-month-on-record

CZ wants to make the U.S. the 'capital of crypto': State of Crypto

The Binance founder shared his views on a variety of topics in an exclusive interview with CoinDesk earlier this month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/28/cz-wants-to-make-the-u-s-the-capital-of-crypto-state-of-crypto

SBI's $289 million Bitbank deal is symptomatic of Japan's crypto consolidation: Architect Partners

The investment bank said the purchase of Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank is a bet on regulated scale as sweeping reforms reshape the country's digital asset market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/28/sbi-s-usd289-million-bitbank-deal-is-symptomatic-of-japan-s-crypto-consolidation-architect-partners

Crypto's next frontier isn't crypto, it's financing AI and robotics, Framework's Anderson says

Blockchain is becoming the financial layer for capital-intensive industries rather than just crypto-native speculation, Michael Anderson, the crypto venture firm's cofounder, said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/28/crypto-s-next-frontier-isn-t-crypto-it-s-financing-ai-and-robotics-framework-s-anderson-says

Bitcoin falls below $60,000, on track for a rare back-to-back quarterly loss

The token is down nearly 7% on the week with the altcoins falling harder. Bitcoin and ether are both ending the second quarter in the red, a back-to-back losing first half that runs against the usual pattern.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/28/bitcoin-falls-below-usd60-000-on-track-for-a-rare-back-to-back-quarterly-loss

U.S. House Democrat, who may soon run key committee, condemns crypto in 401(k)s

Maxine Waters, the ranking Democrat on House Financial Services, asked the chief of the Department of Labor to withdraw its proposal on alternative assets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/26/u-s-house-democrat-who-may-soon-run-key-committee-condemns-crypto-in-401-k-s

Anti-trafficking group says Clarity Act's Section 604 could weaken accountability

An anti-human trafficking advocate said a Clarity Act provision could weaken accountability despite existing criminal laws.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/26/anti-trafficking-group-warns-clarity-act-s-section-604-could-weaken-accountability

Ether, XRP and dogecoin lead a broad crypto selloff as tech stocks tumble

Bitcoin slipped near $58,000 before recovering, and CF Benchmarks says the $50,000 to $60,000 zone is where buyers have always stepped in.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/26/ether-xrp-and-dogecoin-lead-a-broad-crypto-selloff-as-tech-stocks-tumble

Live markets: Bitcoin rebounds to nearly $60,000. Kospi, Nikkei sink

BTC sees a relief bounce as Asian stocks wilt following sharp losses on Wall Street.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/26/live-markets-bitcoin-rebounds-to-nearly-usd60-000-kospi-nikkei-sink

Asset management giant Invesco files for tokenized fund targeting stablecoin reserve market

The $2.5 trillion asset manager deepens its blockchain push after taking over Superstate's tokenized money market fund as fund manager earlier this year.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/25/asset-management-giant-invesco-files-for-tokenized-fund-targeting-stablecoin-reserve-market

Coinbase's Base blockchain resumes after two-hour outage disrupted network

The incident temporarily halted transaction processing on one of Ethereum's largest layer-2 networks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/25/coinbase-s-base-blockchain-resumes-after-two-hour-outage-disrupted-network

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

The token fell to about $59,000 before buyers stepped in, but the week's losses are steep across the board. A blowout Micron forecast lifted stocks and oil kept sliding, yet crypto did not follow.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/25/bitcoin-back-above-usd60-000-eth-sol-recoup-losses-as-ai-stocks-stage-rebound

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

The prediction market operator, which is eyeing a potential public debut in 2027, could close a new funding round in Q3, according to a Financial Times report.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/24/kalshi-targets-a-massive-usd40-billion-valuation-widening-lead-over-rival-polymarket

Bitcoin drops toward $62,000 as the chip selloff deepens for a second day

A renewed rout in semiconductor stocks pulled risk assets lower again, and crypto kept sliding. Bitcoin is down 5% on the week, with ether and the memecoins falling harder.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/24/bitcoin-drops-toward-usd62-000-as-the-chip-selloff-deepens-for-a-second-day

Crypto PAC's $5.5 million Congress pick gets Maryland win, more crypto allies advance

The Fairshake super PAC supported Adrian Boafo in Maryland, plus other candidates in Maryland, New York and Utah as each ran its primary elections.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/23/crypto-pac-s-usd5-5-million-congress-pick-gets-maryland-win-more-crypto-allies-advance

AI chipmaker Cerebras down 11% after first public earnings report

While revenue was up 92% from year-ago levels, the company forecasted a lower core gross margin next quarter.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/23/ai-chipmaker-cerebras-down-11-after-first-public-earnings-report

Crypto critic Roubini joins tokenization boom with onchain 'Technodollar'

The economist known as "Dr. Doom" is supporting a tokenized security backed by a Nasdaq-listed ETF he oversees, designed to protect wealth in global crises.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/23/crypto-critic-roubini-joins-tokenization-boom-with-onchain-technodollar

21Shares co-founder warns tokenization hype is outrunning Wall Street reality

Tokenization can improve settlement and asset movement, but key pieces of financial infrastructure remain unprepared for institutional-scale adoption.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/22/21shares-co-founder-warns-tokenization-hype-is-outrunning-wall-street-reality

Ether’s biggest corporate holders back new Ethereum research hub

Ethlabs was formed with support from SharpLink, Bitmine and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin as the network's development is expanding beyond the Ethereum Foundation.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/22/ether-s-biggest-corporate-holders-back-new-ethereum-research-hub

Bitcoin developers want to fix the 'replace this transaction with a higher fee' button. Here's why

A helpful feature of speeding up transactions has become redundant and a "fingerprint" for tracking. Developers now want to do away with it.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/22/bitcoin-developers-want-to-fix-the-replace-this-transaction-with-a-higher-fee-button-here-s-why

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as US-Iran talks progress but crypto sits out the rally

sian stocks and tech climbed as the US and Iran agreed a roadmap to a final peace deal, sending oil below $80. Crypto stayed soft, with bitcoin down 2% on the week and the memecoins leading the losses.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/22/bitcoin-holds-near-usd64-000-as-us-iran-talks-progress-but-crypto-sits-out-the-rally

Are perps swaps? A quick look at that CME suit: State of Crypto

CME Group sued the CFTC on Thursday, alleging that the agency was wrong in how it approved Kalshi's first U.S. perpetual futures product.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/21/are-perps-swaps-a-quick-look-at-that-cme-suit-state-of-crypto

Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as a renewed Hormuz threat clouds US-Iran ceasefire talks

Crypto firmed over the weekend after Friday's sell-off, with bitcoin recovering toward $64,000. Permanent ceasefire talks open in Switzerland, but Iran's order to close the Strait of Hormuz again revives the risk the deal was meant to settle.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/21/bitcoin-holds-near-usd64-000-as-a-renewed-hormuz-threat-clouds-us-iran-ceasefire-talks

AI is making crypto security cheaper, faster and harder to ignore

As AI-powered security tools become cheaper, faster and more widely available, researchers said they could reshape what the crypto industry considers reasonable due diligence before deploying code, potentially altering expectations for developers and institutions.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/20/ai-is-making-crypto-security-cheaper-faster-and-harder-to-ignore

How STRC lost its par: The timeline behind Strategy's preferred-stock meltdown

From a bond buyback and dwindling cash reserves to a bitcoin bear market, the sequence of events that turned STRC's par-value challenge into a marketwide debate.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/20/how-strc-lost-its-par-the-timeline-behind-strategy-s-preferred-stock-meltdown

Bitcoin falls below $63,000 as risk assets sell off and the week's bounce fades

Crypto dropped across the board on Friday in holiday-thinned trading, giving back the week's gains. With oil down 9% and the Iran deal signed, the question turns to whether this cycle gets an altseason at all.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/19/bitcoin-falls-below-usd63-000-as-risk-assets-sell-off-and-the-week-s-bounce-fades

Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator

Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/18/ex-celsius-ceo-mashinsky-gets-u-s-cftc-ban-in-final-resolution-with-regulator

Fidelity joins Wall Street's race to manage stablecoin reserves

Following State Street, Fidelity is targeting reserve assets that underpin the expanding stablecoin market.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/17/fidelity-joins-wall-street-s-race-to-manage-stablecoin-reserves

Here is how Coinbase plan to survive the crypto downturn by ditching its reliance on trading fees

Analysts say the exchange's push into derivatives, payments and infrastructure broadens its growth story beyond crypto trading.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/17/here-is-how-coinbase-plan-to-survive-the-crypto-downturn-by-ditching-its-reliance-on-trading-fees

FIFA wanted Avalanche's blockchain to help curb World Cup ticket scalping. Here's how it's going

In this week's edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we're looking at how FIFA is using the Avalanche blockchain to test out a new ticketing system.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/17/fifa-wanted-avalanche-s-blockchain-to-help-curb-world-cup-ticket-scalping-here-s-how-it-s-going

Bitcoin miners' AI pivot faces $50 billion reality check, says VanEck

VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/bitcoin-miners-ai-pivot-faces-usd50-billion-reality-check-says-vaneck

Hyperliquid, Uniswap and Worldcoin buck crypto slump as traders chase AI, DeFi trends

A handful of tokens continued their run while bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market stalled after the early week bounce.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/hyperliquid-uniswap-and-worldcoin-buck-crypto-slump-as-traders-chase-ai-defi-trends

Coinbase intoduces AI advisor, stock options, and pre-IPO markets in finance push

The crypto exchange is expanding into investing, derivatives and banking services as it pursues an all-in-one financial platform.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/16/coinbase-intoduces-ai-advisor-stock-options-and-pre-ipo-markets-in-finance-push

Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs bled cash Monday while every other crypto ETF gained

Ether, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid funds all took in money, but bitcoin's outflow was really just Grayscale's GBTC.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/16/live-markets-bitcoin-etfs-bled-cash-monday-while-every-other-crypto-etf-gained

Bitcoin rises after Bank of Japan hikes interest rates to a 31-year high

The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1%, the highest level since 1995.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/16/bitcoin-rises-after-bank-of-japan-hikes-interest-rates-to-a-31-year-high

Bitcoin hits a two-week high above $65,500 as the US-Iran deal sends oil sliding

A peace agreement that reopens the Strait of Hormuz pulled the geopolitical premium out of oil and put back into risk assets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/15/bitcoin-hits-a-two-week-high-above-usd65-500-as-the-us-iran-deal-sends-oil-sliding

Bitcoin shoots higher on Iran peace deal, with Strait of Hormuz set to open

The price of crude oil is tumbling, and U.S. stock futures are moving higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/14/bitcoin-shoots-higher-on-iran-deal-with-strait-of-hormuz-set-to-open

Summer of crypto (regs): State of Crypto

Lawmakers are debating taxes, the CFTC put out a prediction market proposal and court cases are heating up.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/14/summer-of-crypto-regs-state-of-crypto

Aerodrome is turning liquidity into a prediction market with its biggest upgrade yet

The concept, called Predictive Allocation, will encourage participants to anticipate where liquidity will be needed next, instead of rewarding them for directing incentives toward pools that have already generated fees.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/12/aerodrome-is-turning-liquidity-into-a-prediction-market-with-its-biggest-upgrade-yet

SEC's big swing to clear tokenization path isn't likely to get resilience of full rule

Former SEC lawyers say that using its power to grant tokenization "innovation" efforts an exemption from securities law isn't as strong as a full-fledged rule.

source https://www.coindesk.com/news-analysis/2026/06/12/sec-s-big-swing-to-clear-tokenization-path-isn-t-likely-to-get-resilience-of-full-rule

Wall Street and crypto are crashing into each other as tokenized treasury markets hit $14.6 billion

Not all crypto exchange executives agree, but the data does not lie: centralized exchange trading volumes dropped more than 11% to $4.61 trillion, their lowest since late 2024.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/wall-street-and-crypto-are-crashing-into-each-other-as-tokenized-treasury-markets-hit-usd14-6-billion

Bitcoin steadies above $63,000 as its worst week in months got a late macro rescue

A tiny Strategy sale raised a bigger question about Saylor’s never-sell stance, while easing Iran fears and a strong SpaceX debut helped risk assets recover.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/13/bitcoin-steady-above-usd63-000-as-its-worst-week-in-months-got-a-late-macro-rescue

SpaceX IPO scramble reveals difference between tokenizing a stock and getting one

Crypto platforms promised early access to the blockbuster SpaceX IPO through tokenized shares. The problem wasn't technology, but getting the actual stock.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/13/spacex-ipo-scramble-reveals-difference-between-tokenizing-a-stock-and-getting-one

The company that makes your TV is taking ads onchain. Arbitrum helped

LG Electronics has built a blockchain-based advertising platform with the help of Arbitrum.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/the-company-that-makes-your-tv-is-taking-ads-onchain-arbitrum-helped

Bitcoin climbs back into the green as Trump signals an end to the Iran war

A de-escalation in the Iran conflict pulled oil lower and sent global stocks higher, lifting crypto out of a wildly volatile seven days.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/12/bitcoin-climbs-back-into-the-green-as-trump-signals-an-end-to-the-iran-war

Elon Musk's SpaceX prices shares at $135, raising $75 billion in largest-ever IPO

The company's fully diluted value will be about $1.8 trillion, with the stock set to open for trade on Friday on the Nasdaq.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/11/spacex-prices-shares-at-usd135-in-largest-ipo-ever

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

Influential research firm that caused AI stock meltdown lays out Hyperliquid as 'compelling' idea

Unlike most crypto, Hyperliquid actually generates cash flow and has a token buyback mechanism, says Citrini Research

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/08/influential-research-firm-that-caused-ai-stock-meltdown-lays-out-hyperliquid-as-compelling-idea

Bitcoin pump to $63,700 triggers the most short liquidations since late April

Traders betting against bitcoin lost $504 million over 24 hours as it bounced from below $60,000, though a fresh Iran-Israel flare-up pulled prices back on Monday.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/08/bitcoin-pump-to-usd63-700-triggers-the-most-short-liquidations-since-late-april

Major cryptocurrencies under pressure as oil jumps 3%

BTC, ETH, XRP and others pulled back from their overnight highs as Iran-Israel tensions and oil rally triggered risk aversion in Asian stocks.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/08/major-cryptocurrencies-under-pressure-as-oil-jumps-3

Bitcoin recedes to $63,000 as Iran-Israel trade strikes and Korean stocks crash

BTC has pulled back from overnight highs as escalating geopolitical tensions weigh over risk sentiment and send oil price higher.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/08/bitcoin-recedes-to-usd63-000-as-iran-israel-trade-strikes-and-korean-stocks-crash

A quick review of the Ways and Means tax bills: State of Crypto

The House Ways and Means Committee is gearing up for its big tax push.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/07/a-quick-review-of-the-ways-and-means-tax-bills-state-of-crypto

Bitcoin's slide has no single cause. AI, tech IPOs, quantum, Strategy sale all play a role, NYDIG says

Not one, but several overlapping headwinds are hitting the crypto market at once, weighing on bitcoin's price, the firm's head of research Greg Cipolaro said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/07/bitcoin-s-slide-has-no-single-cause-ai-tech-ipos-quantum-strategy-sale-all-play-a-role-nydig-says

Abra’s Bill Barhydt says Wall Street’s next crypto bet is tokenization

As Abra prepares for a Nasdaq debut, CEO Bill Barhydt is betting tokenized yield products and onchain lending will drive the next phase of crypto wealth management.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/07/abra-s-bill-barhydt-says-wall-street-s-next-crypto-bet-is-tokenization

Ethereum Foundation cuts and departures aren't a crisis, Joe Lubin says

The Consensys leader told CoinDesk the Ethereum Foundation's role should be narrower and more focused on stewarding the network's core technology and values.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/07/ethereum-foundation-cuts-and-departures-aren-t-a-crisis-joe-lubin-says

Bitcoin, ether eye worst weekly rout since FTX collapse as cryptos shed $390 billion

A week that began with Strategy's bitcoin sale ended with one of the largest crypto market drawdowns in years.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/06/bitcoin-ether-eye-worst-weekly-rout-since-ftx-collapse-as-cryptos-shed-usd390-billion

WLD plunges 20% as Hayes dumps token a day after saying he would keep holding it

The BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom CIO cited a falling chart of SpaceX stock, which does not begin trading until June 12, as Worldcoin slid about 10%.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/06/wld-plunges-20-as-hayes-dumps-token-a-day-after-saying-he-would-keep-holding-it

Bitcoin back above $61,000 after rout leads to $1.6 billion liquidations

Bitcoin fell as low as $59,227 overnight before recovering, steadying after Friday's strong jobs report set off a selloff that sank the Nasdaq 100 about 5% and rattled stocks, bonds and crypto together.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/06/bitcoin-back-above-usd61-000-after-rout-leads-to-usd1-6-billion-liquidations

Cardano social activity surges as ADA falls under 20 cents to four-year lows

Santiment data show active addresses at a four-month high and social dominance near a 2026 peak after Charles Hoskinson warned of a "wave of failures" in the ecosystem.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/06/cardano-social-activity-surges-as-ada-falls-under-20-cents-to-four-year-lows

Why diehard bitcoin purists aren’t sweating the massive price crash that wiped out $200 billion

Mati Greenspan, Michael Saylor and Jameson Lopp blamed the AI boom for draining capital from bitcoin. Meanwhile, Jack Mallers refrained from sharing an outlook but recommended buying the dip.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/why-diehard-bitcoin-purists-aren-t-sweating-the-massive-price-crash-that-wiped-out-usd200-billion

Bitcoin in danger of dropping to $60,000, with Zcash bulls turning their backs on ZEC

AI bets are recording rapid profit-taking as Broadcom as outlook for AI-chip sales fell short of high expectations, driving down crypto markets.

source https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/06/05/bitcoin-in-danger-of-dropping-to-usd60-000-with-zcash-bulls-turning-their-backs-on-zec

Zcash plummets 30% as Shielded Labs reveals a major bug that went undetected for four years

Shielded Labs revealed that the bug could have helped an attacker print unlimited counterfeit tokens. That could have damaged trust in the token's supply and its value.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/05/zcash-plummets-30-as-developer-reveals-a-major-bug-that-went-undetected-for-four-years

Crypto Clarity Act in spotlight for bad-actor provisions as Senate process grinds forward

The industry has been trying to make a case this week the Clarity Act provides law enforcement strong tools to combat illicit finance involving cryptocurrency.

source https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/06/04/crypto-clarity-act-in-spotlight-for-bad-actor-provisions-as-senate-process-grinds-forward

Tom Lee's Bitmine to offer preferred stock with 9.5% dividend, seeking to raise $300 million

The largest Ethereum treasury firm is taking a page from Michael Saylor's Strategy to issue preferred shares to tap new sources of funding.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/03/tom-lee-s-bitmine-to-offer-preferred-stock-with-9-5-dividend-seeking-to-raise-usd300-million

Bitmine's Ethereum bet nears $9 billion loss as ether falls below $1,800

Shares of Tom Lee's Ethereum treasury firm hit their lowest level since the company's crypto pivot as ETH revisits the February lows.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/03/bitmine-s-ethereum-bet-nears-usd9-billion-loss-as-ether-falls-below-usd1-800

Bitcoin isn't crashing because of Saylor, it's losing the momentum trade

Bitcoin's recent weakness reflects a broader rotation into AI, IPOs and other momentum trades rather than concerns about Michael Saylor's bitcoin sales, according to Charles Schwab's Jim Ferraioli.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/03/bitcoin-isn-t-crashing-because-of-saylor-it-s-losing-the-momentum-trade

Coinbase backs Ethena ahead of savings product launch for exchange's 100 million users

Coinbase Ventures, the exchange's venture arm, bought Ethena tokens on the open market as the protocol is set to roll out a Coinbase integration next week.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/02/coinbase-backs-ethena-ahead-of-savings-product-launch-for-exchange-s-100-million-users

Bitcoin set for 'choppy summer' as capital chases high-flying AI stocks, K33 says

The firm still views bitcoin as undervalued relative to equities, but says investors are rotating into AI stocks as the opportunity cost of missing gains by holding BTC is too high.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/02/bitcoin-set-for-choppy-summer-as-capital-chases-high-flying-ai-stocks-k33-says

Mt. Gox moves 10,422 bitcoin worth $739 million to a new wallet as deadline nears

The 04:47 UTC Bitcoin block 952,072 transaction moved coins from Mt. Gox cold storage into a freshly generated address, with a smaller 116-bitcoin slice routed to the defunct exchange's hot wallet.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/02/mt-gox-moves-10-422-bitcoin-worth-usd739-million-to-a-new-wallet-as-deadline-nears

Strategy sold bitcoin in late May, and told the market in June. Here's how Polymarket bettors are fighting over when it counts.

A $79 million market hinges not on whether Michael Saylor's firm sold bitcoin, but on whether a sale disclosed June 1 can count toward a deadline that passed May 31.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/06/02/strategy-sold-bitcoin-in-late-may-and-told-the-market-in-june-here-s-how-polymarket-bettors-are-fighting-over-when-it-counts

Crypto investment firm Keyrock is acquiring bankrupt lender Blockfills

The Brussels-based digital asset services firm plans to purchase BlockFills months after the Chicago-based company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, if a court approves.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/06/01/crypto-investment-firm-keyrock-is-acquiring-bankrupt-lender-blockfills