Bitcoin developers want to fix the 'replace this transaction with a higher fee' button. Here's why
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2026. Jun. 22. 06:19
A helpful feature of speeding up transactions has become redundant and a "fingerprint" for tracking. Developers now want to do away with it. Ethereum validators asked to fund projects with up to 10% of staking rewards under new proposal
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2026. Jun. 22. 05:43
A new governance proposal would let validators redirect part of their staking income toward ecosystem funding, raising questions about coordination, incentives and who gets to decide where the money goes. XRP briefly loses $1.14 support before buyers drive sharp rebound
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2026. Jun. 22. 05:17
Heavy selling pushed XRP to its lowest level of the weekend session, but strong buying quickly erased most of the decline and returned the token to its recent trading range. Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as US-Iran talks progress but crypto sits out the rally
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2026. Jun. 22. 04:58
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. Are perps swaps? A quick look at that CME suit: State of Crypto
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2026. Jun. 21. 18:30
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. Ethereum's biggest 'sandwich' bot drained of $7.5 million in ironic exploit
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2026. Jun. 21. 07:12
Blockaid said an attacker tricked Jaredfromsubway.eth into approving fake trading routes, then used those approvals to drain WETH, USDC and USDT. Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as a renewed Hormuz threat clouds US-Iran ceasefire talks
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2026. Jun. 21. 06:46
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. AI is making crypto security cheaper, faster and harder to ignore
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2026. Jun. 20. 15:00
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. How STRC lost its par: The timeline behind Strategy's preferred-stock meltdown
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2026. Jun. 20. 13:00
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. Schwab to join prediction markets race with S&P 500 event-based options: WSJ
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2026. Jun. 19. 17:51
The planned offering would let customers bet on index moves as Coinbase and Robinhood expand in the sector. GoMining challenges Jack Dorsey's Square with payments system designed around bitcoin
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2026. Jun. 19. 12:30
GoMining unveiled a software development kit and programmable access for its bitcoin payment protocol GoBTC Pay, allowing merchants to accept BTC for everyday purchases. Franklin Templeton proposes new ETFs that turn corporate dividends into bitcoin
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2026. Jun. 19. 11:27
Your day-ahead look for June 19, 2026 Smart-contract and DeFi coins lead losses as bitcoin wilts for 4th straight day
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2026. Jun. 19. 10:47
Concerns about STRC, the dividend-paying preferred stock from Strategy continue to dominate market sentiment. Digital credit market hit by huge selloff as Strive CEO blames leverage liquidations
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2026. Jun. 19. 09:19
Matt Cole says forced selling from leveraged investors pushed STRC and SATA sharply lower before both rebounded. Microsoft found malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads through USB sticks
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2026. Jun. 19. 08:48
The software intercepts shortcut files and directs them to install a worm that harvests private keys from the Windows clipboard and inserts its own destination wallet addresses when it detects a transfer. XRP falls 3% after losing $1.15 support as breakout attempt fades
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2026. Jun. 19. 05:14
Heavy selling pushed XRP back below a key support zone, reinforcing a downtrend that has repeatedly stalled rallies near $1.25. Live markets: Bitcoin under pressure as Saylor comments on STRC selloff
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2026. Jun. 19. 05:04
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025. Live markets: Bitcoin under pressure as Saylor comments on STRC sell-off
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2026. Jun. 19. 05:04
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025. Live markets: Bitcoin and precious metals remain under pressure
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2026. Jun. 19. 05:04
About 20% of miners are now unprofitable, and publicly traded miners sold more than 32,000 bitcoin in the first quarter to cover operating costs, more than they offloaded in all of 2025. Bitcoin traders load up on bearish bets all the way down to $52,000
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2026. Jun. 19. 05:02
Bitcoin traders are scrambling to buy options bets that would pay off if the selloff deepens. Bitcoin falls below $63,000 as risk assets sell off and the week's bounce fades
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2026. Jun. 19. 04:49
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. Ex-Celsius CEO Mashinsky gets U.S. CFTC ban in final resolution with regulator
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2026. Jun. 18. 19:26
Alexander Mashinsky, the founder of failed crypto lender Celsius, had earlier been imprisoned for fraud and is now formally banned from CFTC registration. U.S. agencies seek stablecoin customer-ID rules akin to banks in new GENIUS Act pitch
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2026. Jun. 18. 17:17
The Federal Reserve, Treasury and other regulators have issued a proposed rule that would set identification standards, and it's now open for public comments. U.S. agencies seek stablecoin customer-ID rules akin to banks in new GENIUS Act rule
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2026. Jun. 18. 17:17
The Federal Reserve, Treasury and other regulators have issued a proposed rule that would set identification standards, and it's now open for public comments. Crypto for Advisors: Trading the bitcoin cycle
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2026. Jun. 18. 15:00
Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle makes DCA costly. Learn why a cycle-smart strategy is essential for advisors to better manage volatility and maximize client returns. Algorand unveils roadmap to achieve quantum resistance by 2028
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2026. Jun. 18. 14:00
The announcement reflects a crypto's growing recognition that adopting quantum-resistant cryptography could take years, requiring changes not only to user wallets but also to core protocol infrastructure. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Stellar (XLM) jumps 10% while index declines
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2026. Jun. 18. 13:13
Internet Computer (ICP) fell 4.1% and Sui (SUI) dropped 4%, leading the index lower from Wednesday. Alchemy's AI-driven identity and payment service gains access to Visa network
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2026. Jun. 18. 13:00
The AgentCard integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce allows AI agents built on models from any provider, including OpenAI or Anthropic, to effect commercial transactions. Hive shares jumps 10% on $220m Canada sovereign AI infrastructure deal
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2026. Jun. 18. 11:49
GPU cloud contract with Bell and Cohere strengthens HIVE's shift from bitcoin mining to high performance AI computing. The great rotation: Investors desert the Magnificent 7, crypto for AI bottlenecks
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2026. Jun. 18. 11:37
Capital is flowing out of the largest tech companies and bitcoin as investors pile into semiconductors, memory stocks and space-related opportunities. Bitcoin's nemesis, the Dollar Index, is on the verge of a major breakout
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2026. Jun. 18. 11:10
Your day-ahead look for June 18, 2026 Aster popped over 10% on radical 'buyback and burn' upgrade. But gains were short-lived
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2026. Jun. 18. 11:02
ASTER sees two-way volatility as bullish protocol-specific news meets hawkish Fed. Crypto market positioning is 'defensive and thin' after Fed, Marex analysts say
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2026. Jun. 18. 10:56
While the Federal Reserve held interest rates, Chair Kevin Warsh made it clear the U.S. central bank is more worried about inflation than growth. Malta's financial regulator explores bringing parts of DeFi under MiCA's orbit
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2026. Jun. 18. 10:43
The MFSA is seeking feedback on whether decentralization should be assessed as a spectrum rather than a binary concept. The bond market is flashing a clear signal on interest rates. Bitcoin bulls should take note
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2026. Jun. 18. 07:08
The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run. Live markets: price action turns panicky in Saylor's STRC as bitcoin drops below $63,000
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2026. Jun. 18. 06:02
Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows. Live markets: DXY Index breaks higher as bitcoin tries to weather stronger dollar
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2026. Jun. 18. 06:02
Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows. Live markets: Bitcoin, ether ETFs lose $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes die
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2026. Jun. 18. 06:02
Total crypto market value has held steady near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows. Live markets: Bitcoin and ether ETFs lost $111 million combined as rate-cut hopes died
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2026. Jun. 18. 06:02
Total market value has held flat near $2.26 trillion since Tuesday, with the recovery losing momentum after the Fed killed rate-cut hopes and spot ETFs swung back to outflows. Strategy's STRC preferred stock hits a record low below par
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2026. Jun. 18. 05:49
The slide has paused the above-par share sales Strategy uses to fund bitcoin purchases, and it is the same stock whose dividends forced the company's first BTC sale this month. XRP slips 4% below $1.20 after breakout rally stalls near key resistance
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2026. Jun. 18. 05:08
Heavy selling pushed XRP back through a closely watched support level, though buyers stepped in above $1.17 to prevent a deeper pullback. Buying bitcoin below its 200-week average has historically delivered over 100% in median returns, Kraken says
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2026. Jun. 18. 05:08
Bitcoin briefly slipped below its 200-week moving average twice in the past two weeks, a rare event that Kraken says has historically marked strong entry points for buyers. Bitcoin, ether slide after a hawkish Fed, even as Trump's signed Iran deal lifts stocks
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2026. Jun. 18. 04:52
The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting. Next bull run will be slower, less volatile as investors' crypto appetite evolves, Bitwise CIO says
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2026. Jun. 18. 04:00
Long-time bitcoin bull Matt Hougan told CoinDesk that during this bear market and with ‘doubts swirling’, investors have found ‘it easier to reach for something more tangible:’ stablecoins and tokenization. CME chief executive says company plans to sue CFTC after perpetual futures approval
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2026. Jun. 18. 03:44
Kalshi's perpetual futures product did not meet the Dodd-Frank Act's definition of a "swap" and should not have been approved, Terrence Duffy said. Kentucky targets prediction markets, puts Trump-aligned state in potential clash with president's team
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2026. Jun. 17. 21:20
President Donald Trump has taken the stance that states have no business with firms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and now a staunch GOP state is defying that view. Kentucky targets prediction markets, puts red state in potential clash with Trump team
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2026. Jun. 17. 21:20
President Donald Trump has taken the stance that states have no business with firms like Kalshi and Polymarket, and now a staunch GOP state is defying that view. Fidelity joins Wall Street's race to manage stablecoin reserves
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2026. Jun. 17. 20:30
Following State Street, Fidelity is targeting reserve assets that underpin the expanding stablecoin market. Here is how Coinbase plan to survive the crypto downturn by ditching its reliance on trading fees
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2026. Jun. 17. 19:23
Analysts say the exchange's push into derivatives, payments and infrastructure broadens its growth story beyond crypto trading. Bitcoin layer-2s face a bear-market reality check
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2026. Jun. 17. 19:17
Botanix's shutdown has raised an uncomfortable question for Bitcoin builders: Does the market actually want programmable BTC, or just a better way to borrow, lend and earn yield on it? FIFA wanted Avalanche's blockchain to help curb World Cup ticket scalping. Here's how it's going
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2026. Jun. 17. 19:08
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.
Fed holds rates steady in first decision under new Chairman Kevin Warsh
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2026. Jun. 17. 17:52
The accompanying policy statement and updated economic projections, however, took a hawkish turn. Crypto industry aghast at Illinois' new tax on holding or transferring digital assets in state budget
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2026. Jun. 17. 16:50
The 0.2% tax on any business activity involving digital assets was added last-minute, and is unlikely to change, two people familiar with the matter said. Crypto Long & Short: The measure of a maturing market
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2026. Jun. 17. 16:48
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, trusted indexes turn fragmented digital assets into a mature market that big institutions can confidently invest in, writes Kirsten Wegner. Then, the division between traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto is disappearing, says Dave LaValle, President of CoinDesk Data & Indices. Moody’s rolls out credit ratings on Solana in tokenized asset push
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2026. Jun. 17. 16:13
The ratings giant is embedding credit scores directly into blockchain-based securities, a move aimed at boosting institutional adoption. BitGo stock surges on $50 million share buyback as value languishes 65% below IPO price
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2026. Jun. 17. 14:52
The buyback comes as newly public digital-asset firms face a tougher environment, with crypto markets lagging and investor attention shifting toward AI stocks. Crypto’s security nightmare won’t be solved by ordinary audits
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2026. Jun. 17. 14:12
Without an update to the current auditing infrastructure, the crypto space will likely continue to suffer significant losses, explains Beyer. Mexican billionaire with 70% of his investment portfolio in bitcoin says it's better than real estate
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2026. Jun. 17. 14:00
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, whose net worth is estimated at roughly $5 billion, is a bitcoin maximalist who told his wife to mortgage her house to buy bitcoin. Kevin Warsh's first Fed meeting could be more about communication than rates
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2026. Jun. 17. 13:58
While monetary policy is expected to remain unchanged, markets are focused on whether the new chair begins reshaping how the U.S. central bank communicates. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin Cash (BCH) drops 3.1%, leading index lower
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2026. Jun. 17. 13:20
Cardano (ADA), down 2.8%, was also among the underperformers. A new Bittensor proposal would turn validators into something like fund managers
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2026. Jun. 17. 12:54
Root Reborn would have TAO validators pick which subnets to back and reinvest yield into, rather than constantly selling subnet tokens to pay stakers. It is a code proposal in review, not a live change. SpaceX's $2.6 trillion market cap nearly double that of bitcoin
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2026. Jun. 17. 12:09
Eight days after its IPO, SpaceX has surged past $2.5 trillion to become the world's sixth-largest company. And market watchers say it is pulling the risk capital crypto wants. Bitcoin's June downturn leaves $8.6 billion in options out of the money
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2026. Jun. 17. 11:41
Only 20% of June 26 options open interest is currently in the money, while bitcoin's 12% monthly decline leaves most bullish positions underwater. Fifth-generation Kanoo group member is moving a $6 trillion trade market onto blockchain rails
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2026. Jun. 17. 11:30
Abdulla Kanoo says his ARP Digital firm is building settlement infrastructure for the growing flow of trade between emerging economies, a market that could reach $32 trillion by 2030. Heir to 135-year Gulf dynasty is moving a $6 trillion trade market onto blockchain rails
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2026. Jun. 17. 11:30
Abdulla Kanoo says his ARP Digital firm is building settlement infrastructure for the growing flow of trade between emerging economies, a market that could reach $32 trillion by 2030. Three Fed signals that could make bitcoin pop
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2026. Jun. 17. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for June 17, 2026 UNI token surges while rest of crypto market looks to Fed's Warsh for guidance
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2026. Jun. 17. 10:36
The Federal Open Markets Committee is set to announce the first interest-rate decision under Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who then faces questions from journalists. Forget retail traders: The real multi-trillion-dollar crypto future is building infrastructure for machines
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2026. Jun. 17. 10:29
While legacy banks keep corporate money idled in slow regional accounts, a new protocol allows software systems to settle multi-currency trade instantly. BitGo offers Europe’s crypto firms a MiCA-compliance lifeline as license deadline looms
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2026. Jun. 17. 06:34
BaFin-regulated BitGo says its Crypto-as-a-Service platform can help eligible crypto players across Europe with an alternative way to navigate MiCA. Forget the price charts. Here's how bitcoin and S&P 500 look like when adjusted for the money printer
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2026. Jun. 17. 06:30
Valuations shaped by M2 money supply growth paint reveal concerning trends for risk assets. Crypto PAC's $12 million Senate candidate, Barry Moore, wins Alabama GOP primary
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2026. Jun. 17. 05:38
The Trump loyalist drew more crypto dollars than any candidate so far in this year's midterms, and the result marks a big win for the industry's political arm. Live markets: Fed holds rates steady, but makes a hawkish turn as Warsh takes over
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2026. Jun. 17. 05:01
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound. Live markets: Markets turn their focus to the Fed as oil returns to pre-war levels
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2026. Jun. 17. 05:01
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound. Live markets: A bitcoin bottom signal flashed as holders absorbed 125,000 BTC in June
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2026. Jun. 17. 05:01
Bitcoin's Sharpe ratio hit a level that has marked every cycle low since 2015, but in each case it preceded months of basing rather than an immediate rebound. XRP gives back breakout gains, slipping below $1.23 on heavy selling
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2026. Jun. 17. 04:39
XRP briefly traded above key resistance before sellers stepped in, with rising volume suggesting traders used the rally to cut positions rather than add risk. Uniswap jumps 22% and altcoins rip while bitcoin stalls before the Fed
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2026. Jun. 17. 04:35
UNI surged after Standard Chartered set a $100 long-term target, and HYPE and solana led a broad altcoin bid. Bitcoin held near $66,000 as oil fell to a three-month low and the Fed met for the first time under Kevin Warsh. Here is why Strategy's dividend-paying crypto stock is crashing to near-historic lows
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2026. Jun. 16. 21:54
Strategy's bitcoin-backed preferred stock remains well below par value as concerns over dividend coverage and stronger competition from Strive's SATA. Bitcoin miners' AI pivot faces $50 billion reality check, says VanEck
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2026. Jun. 16. 20:58
VanEck says investors are shifting focus from contract announcements to execution risk as miners chase AI revenue. U.S. senators urge Treasury not to leave states out of GENIUS Act stablecoin process
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2026. Jun. 16. 20:36
Senators led by Republican Cynthia Lummis are insisting the Treasury Department ensure states get a process to prove their ability to supervise stablecoins. Hyperliquid, Uniswap and Worldcoin buck crypto slump as traders chase AI, DeFi trends
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2026. Jun. 16. 20:20
A handful of tokens continued their run while bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market stalled after the early week bounce. Coinbase introduces AI adviser, stock options, and pre-IPO markets in finance push
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2026. Jun. 16. 19:00
The crypto exchange is expanding into investing, derivatives and banking services as it pursues an all-in-one financial platform. Coinbase intoduces AI advisor, stock options, and pre-IPO markets in finance push
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2026. Jun. 16. 19:00
The crypto exchange is expanding into investing, derivatives and banking services as it pursues an all-in-one financial platform. Ripple invests in Flutterwave, pushing its stablecoin and XRP Ledger into payments across Africa
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2026. Jun. 16. 15:35
The deal values Flutterwave at $3.2 billion, and will integrate Ripple's RLUSD and the XRP Ledger network to speed cross-border payments across Africa. Coinbase to join tokenized stock race with onchain shares, dividend payments
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2026. Jun. 16. 15:03
The crypto exchange said investors will own the shares and receive dividends, underscoring growing momentum behind tokenized securities. Binance says its European regulatory application is compliant despite report of Greek rejection
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2026. Jun. 16. 14:55
An EU crypto license application by the world’s largest crypto exchange is set to be rejected by the Greek regulator HCMC, according to a report from Reuters. Ethereum’s biggest protocol overhaul in years moves into its final development stage
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2026. Jun. 16. 14:48
Developers are entering the final stretch of work on Glamsterdam, the network's next major upgrade, as teams begin testing a version of the fork in a closed environment. State Street targets stablecoin reserve boom with new money market fund
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2026. Jun. 16. 14:27
The asset manager joins BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and others competing to manage reserves backing the growing stablecoin market. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Uniswap (UNI) gains 12.9% while index trades lower
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2026. Jun. 16. 13:15
Stellar (XLM), up 2.7% from Monday, joined Uniswap (UNI) as a top performer. Y Combinator reveals a new AI agent that can build and run an entire business just from a text message
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2026. Jun. 16. 12:55
Y Combinator's Locus Founder lets users text a business idea via iMessage, SMS, or Telegram, and the AI handles the rest. BlackRock's new bitcoin income fund offers cash flow alongside BTC exposure
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2026. Jun. 16. 12:00
After IBIT's $49 billion success, BlackRock says clients are increasingly seeking ways to earn income from long-term bitcoin holdings. Mystery Polymarket trader turned $4 million into $9 million after Spain's shocking World Cup draw
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2026. Jun. 16. 11:45
A days-old account turned about $4 million into a $9 million profit betting against Spain, an anomaly trade that onchain sleuths are asking whether it was luck or inside information. BlackRock's new bitcoin ETF lets institutions earn from volatility. There's a catch.
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2026. Jun. 16. 11:21
Your day-ahead look for June 16, 2026 Bitcoin buyers add over 250,000 BTC between $59,000 and $67,000 as accumulation returns
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2026. Jun. 16. 10:41
Glassnode data shows broad-based buying across retail and whale cohorts, with the Accumulation Trend Score reaching its strongest level of the current drawdown. Bitcoin rallies after Japan rate increase with XLM, INJ, UNI advancing
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2026. Jun. 16. 10:29
Stellar’s XLM, Injective’s INJ and Uniswap’s UNI ranked among the best performers in the 100 biggest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Tether Gold now has a dedicated options market on Bybit
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2026. Jun. 16. 05:52
These options, settled in USDT, let traders hedge risk, speculate on gold prices. Live markets: Bitcoin falls below $66,000 as SpaceX rallies on Cursor agreement
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2026. Jun. 16. 05:41
Ether, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid funds all took in money, but bitcoin's outflow was really just Grayscale's GBTC. Live markets: SpaceX's $60 billion Cursor deal fuels pre-market rally
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2026. Jun. 16. 05:41
Ether, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid funds all took in money, but bitcoin's outflow was really just Grayscale's GBTC. Live markets: SpaceX surges in pre-market trading as valuation climbs above Amazon's
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2026. Jun. 16. 05:41
Ether, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid funds all took in money, but bitcoin's outflow was really just Grayscale's GBTC. Live markets: Bitcoin ETFs bled cash Monday while every other crypto ETF gained
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2026. Jun. 16. 05:41
Ether, XRP, Solana and Hyperliquid funds all took in money, but bitcoin's outflow was really just Grayscale's GBTC. 
