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Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically
Warsh’s hawkish first FOMC shows why the dollar still needs constant management — something Bitcoin’s fixed supply was built to avoid.
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Bitcoin tumbled 5% to $62,000, hitting an intraday low of $62,236 and marking a 7.5% drop since June 15. Bitcoin Erases Gains Following U.S.-Iran Peace Accord On Thursday, bitcoin tumbled to $62,000, wiping out gains made initially on rumors of peace between Iran and the U.S., and later after the formal announcement of an accord.
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STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It
There is now $15 billion sitting in three securities being marketed to bitcoin holders as the safer, smarter way to access bitcoin exposure: Strategy’s preferred stack, STRC, and SATA. The pitch is identical across all three. Tax-favored. 11.5% income. Backed by bitcoin. Money-market risk. 82.7% of the buyer base is retail. Every word of that
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The U.S. Federal Reserve and four partner agencies moved Thursday to impose bank-grade customer identification requirements on payment stablecoin issuers, while a top Fed governor warned the broader legislative framework may not go far enough to stop financial crime. What the Fed Is Proposing The Fed’s Board of Governors published a proposal June 18, 2026,
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Bitcoin Price Falls to $62,000 as Hawkish Fed Shift Raises Risk of Deeper Pullback
Bitcoin price fell to around $62,000 after a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook dampened risk appetite.
This post Bitcoin Price Falls to $62,000 as Hawkish Fed Shift Raises Risk of Deeper Pullback first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Two artificial intelligence (AI) agents incorporated as legal entities negotiated, signed, and executed a binding contract that a court can read and a blockchain can run. [/key_takeaways] Key Takeaways: Clawbank and Shodai executed the first AI-to-AI Ricardian contract, binding legal prose to Ethereum code. Shodai’s smart contract paid out automatically when 1 milestone condition was
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Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules
The Federal Reserve proposed requiring stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities before account opening or direct token redemption, extending bank-style anti-money laundering standards to stablecoins.
This post Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday under Chair Kevin Warsh, pairing a historic leadership moment with a blunt reminder that inflation is still running the show. Fed Holds Rates as CPI Reheats The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted 12-0 on June 17 to maintain the federal funds rate target range at
Bitcoin spent much of the last 24 hours locked in a tight range ahead of the expected signing of the U.S.–Iran memorandum, oscillating mostly between $65,500–$65,750 despite a brief spike above $66,000. Leverage Liquidations Subside Bitcoin traded sideways on Wednesday as global markets awaited the formal signing of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding on Friday.
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Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas says he has increased his bitcoin allocation from 10% in 2020 to 70% of his portfolio today and believes bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million.
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In his liquid portfolio, Ricardo Salinas does not hold stocks. He does not hold bonds. The founder and president of Grupo Salinas told Coindesk’s Jennifer Sanasie and Ollie Acuna that his liquid investment portfolio is now 80% bitcoin after he bought aggressively during the recent price dip. “As soon as I get my hands on
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U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold
A first-term Alaska congressman and former tech entrepreneur argues the U.S. should stop selling seized Bitcoin, treat it as a strategic reserve asset, and approach AI with the same sober reckoning it applies to nuclear technology.
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Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control
Oman launched a mandatory state-backed Bitcoin mining pool requiring all licensed miners to participate, tightening regulatory oversight while expanding the country’s $700 million-plus push into industrial-scale Bitcoin mining.
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Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita
Mita TechTalks 2026 will bring together Bitcoin, AI and energy leaders in Punta Mita, Mexico, for an invite-only summit focused on corporate Bitcoin adoption, AI-driven power demand and the growing competition for energy infrastructure.
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Tether, the issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai Multi Commodities Centre on June 16, 2026, setting up a framework to explore blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and digital asset education across one of the Gulf’s largest business networks. What the Agreement Covers The MoU is non-binding and
Crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows opened Monday, June 15, with a sharp split: bitcoin funds returned to outflows, while ether, HYPE, solana, and XRP ETFs all attracted fresh capital. The session showed investors are still cautious on bitcoin, but willing to add exposure across other parts of the digital asset market. Crypto ETF Investors Favor
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Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings
At Consensus 2026, Cardone detailed how his firm acquired a 366-unit Boca Raton property for $235M and paired it with $100M in Bitcoin, generating tax benefits and aiming for 22-32% returns over decades.
This post Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.
Crypto swaps have become a core part of self-custody, especially as users move between assets, networks, and market opportunities without relying on a single exchange venue. The Bitcoin.com Wallet has expanded its swap infrastructure with a new provider integration launched on June 8, 2026, adding another route for automated digital asset exchanges through FixedFloat. The
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Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection
Binance could reportedly be forced to exit the European Union as Greece is poised to reject its MiCA license application.
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A geopolitical breakthrough between the U.S. and Iran has triggered a massive global market relief rally, headlined by bitcoin rebounding past $67,000 and a decline in crude oil prices. Diplomacy Defuses Strait of Hormuz Energy Crisis Bitcoin breached the $67,000 mark for the first time in nearly two weeks as global markets welcomed the announcement
Elon Musk has projected that SpaceX could generate roughly $1 trillion in annual revenue by 2030, days after the company’s record initial public offering (IPO), while investor Anthony Pompliano publicly urged Musk to merge Tesla and SpaceX into a single company. A Trillion-Dollar Projection Elon Musk said SpaceX’s revenue could reach about $1 trillion a
PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, June 15, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in ETHConf, held June 8–10 in New York, organized by ETHGlobal. TRON DAO also extended its presence throughout the week with a dedicated TRON Academy Happy
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BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure
CEO Mike Belshe’s firm, now operating as a federally chartered OCC trust bank, powers custody for major Bitcoin ETFs, stablecoins like World Liberty Financial’s USD1, and SoFiUSD, highlighting institutional adoption of regulated crypto infrastructure.
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Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders
Kraken has launched CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for eligible U.S. traders through its newly acquired Bitnomial platform, bringing the world’s most-traded crypto derivatives product under U.S. regulatory oversight.
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Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide
Bitcoin rebounded more than 11% from its June 5 low near $59,000 to around $66,500 as easing Middle East tensions and continued institutional accumulation from major corporate buyers helped restore confidence despite lingering skepticism about the bull market.
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With the U.S. government compelling Anthropic to pull its two most advanced intelligence models—Fable 5 and Mythos 5—from customers around the globe, crypto assets linked to decentralized artificial intelligence (AI) have enjoyed a banner week. Fresh data indicates that approximately $2.87 billion has poured into AI-focused crypto tokens over the past seven days, suggesting that
Michael Saylor’s latest orange-dot chart renewed speculation about another Strategy bitcoin buy as the company’s holdings reached 845,256 BTC. The post followed a rare 32 BTC sale, a much larger 1,550 BTC purchase, and fresh attention on corporate bitcoin treasuries. Saylor’s Familiar Bitcoin Chart Revives Focus on Strategy’s Next Move Optimism around another Strategy Inc.
Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $64,549 per coin on June 14, 2026, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, holding above a critical demand zone while the daily chart carries a bearish technical rating and lower timeframes show the first signs of stabilization since the multi-week decline from early May highs near $82,969. Daily Chart: Corrective
At the time of writing, bitcoin is trading at $63,440, reflecting a modest 2.9% gain over the past week. With BTC navigating a period of consolidation and Anthropic unveiling its new Mythos-based model Fable, we decided to consult Fable alongside several other leading artificial intelligence (AI) models to forecast bitcoin’s next potential price move. Earlier
Michael Saylor congratulated Elon Musk after SpaceX’s historic IPO and said 25% of the Mag8 now holds bitcoin on corporate balance sheets. His comments underscored bitcoin’s expanding presence within the upper ranks of the technology sector as more major companies add BTC to their treasuries. SpaceX IPO Puts Saylor’s Mag8 Bitcoin View in Focus Michael
The U.S. government killed Anthropic’s most capable artificial intelligence (AI) models on June 12, 2026, and crypto markets betting on the company’s so-called private valuation immediately felt it. A Two-Stage Collapse in Four Days Anthropic released Claude Fable 5 on June 9, 2026, billing it as the most capable publicly available model in the company’s
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Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low
Standard Chartered says crypto’s cycle low is likely in, arguing that Bitcoin’s drop to roughly $59,000 marked the bottom and that easing IPO-related selling pressure, improving macro conditions, and renewed institutional demand could pave the way toward its $100,000 year-end target.
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Blockworks Acquires Messari in Deal Highlighting Crypto’s Data Consolidation Race
Blockworks’ acquisition of Messari for just over $10 million combines two major crypto data platforms.
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Crypto ETF flows remained mixed on Thursday, June 11, as bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows and ether funds recorded their third consecutive negative session. Still, the scale of redemptions narrowed, while HYPE ETFs stayed positive and solana funds slipped back into outflows. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Stay Negative While HYPE Funds
Citigroup is creating a blockchain-based service that lets wealthy and institutional clients trade exposure to private companies through tokenized depositary receipts. The bank is starting with foreign investors and plans to expand access to U.S. clients later. Citigroup Courts Top Private Firms With New Blockchain Marketplace for Investors Citigroup is moving further into tokenized finance
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SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC
Elon Musk’s SpaceX is set to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX on Friday, officially joining the ranks of public Bitcoin treasury companies with 18,712 BTC worth roughly $1.29 billion, making it the eighth-largest corporate holder of bitcoin.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction
One of Sam Bankman-Fried’s final viable avenues to overturn his conviction closed Friday after a federal appeals court upheld both his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, keeping the disgraced FTX founder behind bars.
This post Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Macquarie expects the 2026 World Cup to draw more than $50 billion in global wagers, the biggest betting event ever – a major milestone made even more important by this being the first football event of its kind to play out with regulated U.S. prediction markets and crypto sportsbooks fighting for their share of the
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U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web
Federal prosecutors charged two Eastern European nationals with operating AudiA6, a cryptocurrency mixing service and cybercrime platform that allegedly laundered nearly $400 million in bitcoin.
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Despite major macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, bitcoin stabilized above $62,500, and global stock indexes closed marginally higher. Following a Truth Social post from President Trump, bitcoin reclaimed the $63,000 zone. Wholesale Inflation Surges Past Forecasts Bitcoin traded sideways Thursday, shaking off escalating Middle East tensions and a hotter-than-expected producer price index. While a post-midday sell-off
The utility token for the Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60%, reaching an all-time high of $9.34 and driving its market capitalization to $2.68 billion. BEAT Token Hits All-Time High Amid Market Surge On June 11, the utility token for Web3 music and dance platform Audiera surged over 60% to a new
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BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network
BitGo launched Lightning Earn, enabling institutional bitcoin holders to earn BTC-denominated fees by providing Lightning Network liquidity through an integration with Amboss Rails.
This post BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Blackrock has filed another amendment for its Ishares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, revealing a 0.65% sponsor fee. The proposed fund would use covered call strategies on IBIT shares and related ETP indexes to generate income for investors. Blackrock Plans Bitcoin Income ETF as Launch Race With Goldman Sachs Heats Up Blackrock has taken another step
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Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn
Hungary is reversing its restrictive crypto laws, moving to decriminalize Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading and eliminating penalties that had driven major digital asset firms out of the country.
This post Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Whales quietly scooped up bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, with Cryptoquant data showing the Exchange Whale Ratio spiking to 61.6% as large holders dominated buying. Whales Step In at $60,000 Whales quietly accumulated bitcoin while retail investors panicked near the $60,000 mark, according to crypto data intelligence firm Cryptoquant. The firm
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Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle
Morgan Stanley’s Head of Digital Asset Strategy Amy Oldenburg says Bitcoin’s biggest barrier to mainstream adoption is not product availability but investor and advisor education.
This post Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Japan’s three largest banks announced plans Wednesday to jointly issue a yen-pegged stablecoin and begin live commercial transactions before March 2027, a direct move to build domestic digital payment rails as USD-denominated stablecoins hold an estimated 84% to 90% of the $300+ billion global market. Banks Sign MOU, Form Governance Council MUFG Bank, Mizuho Bank,
Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix is winding down its operations after four years and has set a hard deadline of July 9, 2026, for users to withdraw their bitcoin and assets before remaining funds are permanently swept by the network’s federation. The Playbook Botanix Refused to Follow Bitcoin layer-two ( L2) network Botanix has
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Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130%
Fold Holdings sold roughly $45 million worth of bitcoin to eliminate secured debt and fund growth initiatives, leaving the company with a debt-free secured balance sheet, a treasury of 1,492 BTC, and renewed focus on expanding its Bitcoin rewards and financial services products.
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XRP holders are increasingly taking losses as market sentiment weakens following the token’s earlier surge, according to Glassnode. The analytics firm said current investor behavior reflects “intense capitulation,” with losses now outweighing profits across XRP holder activity. Glassnode Data Shows XRP Holders Are Realizing More Losses Than Gains XRP investor behavior has shifted sharply since
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds shed $91.37 million on June 8 even as their ether counterparts attracted $82.37 million, a one-day divergence that hints at capital rotating between the two largest crypto assets. A Tale of Two ETF Markets The split lands in the middle of one of the roughest stretches for crypto funds since
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Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: Axios
TradFi institutions are shedding their skepticism toward crypto, and the shift is accelerating in 2026.
This post Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: Axios first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.
Wall Street collapsed and bitcoin tumbled Tuesday after Iran shot down a U.S. military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, torching an earlier ceasefire rally and sending markets into a sharp risk-off spiral. Markets Get Crushed The Nasdaq Composite shed 844 points, falling to 25,085, its steepest single-session drop since last week’s brutal selloff. The
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New Documentary ‘Bitcoin Season’ Charts Bitcoin’s Push Into the NBA
A new upcoming documentary, Bitcoin Season, explores how Bitcoin is gaining traction in professional basketball.
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Dan Loeb Reveals DOJ Threat to Trump Over Ross Ulbricht Commutation in Final Hours of First Term
Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb disclosed that the DOJ warned President Trump it would “go after” him if he commuted Ross Ulbricht’s sentence on the last day of his first term, delaying the Silk Road founder’s release until a full pardon in January 2025.
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Bitcoin Price Holds Near $63,000 as Analysts Say Its Store-of-Value Thesis Remains Intact
Bitcoin remains under pressure from ETF outflows, AI-driven capital rotation, and corporate selling, but institutional analysts argue its long-term store-of-value thesis remains intact as large investors continue accumulating while retail sentiment weakens.
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Morgan Stanley Wealth Management has launched a referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital for eligible clients seeking to lend crypto and receive spot crypto ETP shares. The setup is designed to make digital assets easier to integrate into traditional portfolios. Galaxy Opens $5M Crypto Lending Program to Morgan Stanley Wealth Clients Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is
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Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing 20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates
The full text of H.R. 8957 reveals that the proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would impose a 20-year lock-up on federally held bitcoin.
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2026 has delivered a difficult stretch for the crypto market, with each of the five largest crypto assets by market capitalization posting double-digit losses year to date. Out of the top five, solana ( SOL) has borne the brunt of the decline, shedding more than 47% since Jan. 1. To gain insight into where the
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Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition
Sam Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned for a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, even as Trump has publicly indicated he does not intend to grant clemency to the convicted FTX founder.
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