JPMorgan Backs U.S. Crypto Bill, But Puts a Warning Label Front and Center as Senate Eyes August Deadline

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan Backs U.S. Crypto Bill, But Puts a Warning Label Front and Center as Senate Eyes August Deadline JPMorgan urged Congress to pass clear digital asset legislation with robust safeguards, warning that without robust oversight, crypto innovation could create shadow-banking risks and undermine financial stability. This post JPMorgan Backs U.S. Crypto Bill, But Puts a Warning Label Front and Center as Senate Eyes August Deadline first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

BNY Gives Institutions Power to Mint and Burn USDC Directly From Custody

BNY has added USDC mint and burn capabilities to its Digital Asset Custody platform, giving institutional clients a direct path between U.S. dollars and Circle’s stablecoin without leaving the bank’s infrastructure. What BNY Is Offering The bank announced the expanded relationship with Circle Internet Group on June 29, 2026. Under the new arrangement, BNY clients

Fidelity Outlines 5 Factors That Could End the Bitcoin and Crypto Winter

Bitcoin Magazine Fidelity Outlines 5 Factors That Could End the Bitcoin and Crypto Winter Fidelity says Bitcoin's current crypto winter could end if history repeats and one or more major catalysts emerge, including the four-year cycle, clearer regulation, Federal Reserve easing, a new breakout crypto use case, or a fresh wave of institutional adoption. This post Fidelity Outlines 5 Factors That Could End the Bitcoin and Crypto Winter first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Strategy Could Sell $3.25 Billion in Bitcoin Under New Plan, Peter Schiff Warns

Strategy’s potential bitcoin sales have raised concerns among market watchers after Peter Schiff warned the company could put pressure on prices if it begins selling up to $3.25 billion worth of bitcoin. Schiff Sounds Alarm as Strategy’s Massive Bitcoin Sale Potential Raises Fears of Market Shock Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR)’s decision to authorize future bitcoin

Clarity Act Enters Critical Two-Week Window as Senate Heads Into Recess

Bitcoin Magazine Clarity Act Enters Critical Two-Week Window as Senate Heads Into Recess Clarity Act enters a critical two-week stretch as Senate negotiators race to resolve disputes over Trump ethics provisions, law enforcement concerns, and market structure rules before a narrow pre-August recess window for a floor vote. This post Clarity Act Enters Critical Two-Week Window as Senate Heads Into Recess first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitmine Raises Ethereum Holdings to 5.70 Million ETH, Reaching 94% of 5% Supply Goal

Bitmine now holds 5.70 million ETH, accounting for about 4.7% of ethereum’s total supply, bringing it close to its stated goal of holding 5%. The company also joined the Russell 1000 and began trading its preferred stock on the NYSE under BMNP. Bitmine Stakes 4.88 Million ETH as Annualized Rewards Reach Projected $211 Million Bitmine

Prediction Market Traders Give Bitcoin 76% Odds of Hitting $50K Before $100K

Prediction market traders are pricing some of the most bearish bitcoin outlooks of 2026, with more than $75 million in combined volume flowing into Polymarket and Kalshi contracts that see a $50,000 floor before a $100,000 ceiling. Bearish Consensus Builds Across Platforms The largest signal comes from Kalshi, where a market asking “Will BTC hit

Bitcoin Cheaper Than 90% of Its History Right Now, Says Big Print Author Lawrence Lepard

Lawrence Lepard, investment manager and author of “The Big Print,” told RE:Bitcoin host Chase Palmieri that the U.S. Federal Reserve under chair Kevin Warsh is running a deliberate deception on markets, and that bitcoin near $59,000 sits in one of its cheapest historical positions relative to the power law model. Fed Chair Playing Both Sides

CME Puts Dominate Bitcoin Options as Traders Bet Against $60K Floor

Bitcoin’s derivatives markets delivered a pointed message this weekend: the $60,000 level is not just a psychological line in the sand; it is the number the options market has been building toward for weeks. At 10 a.m. EST on June 28, 2026, bitcoin traded at $60,041 per coin. The timing is not coincidental. Across Deribit,

Miners Absorb 18% Hashprice Crash as Bitcoin Difficulty Jumps 7.15%

Bitcoin’s difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the year. Although the network has recorded six increases in 2026, downward adjustments have remained the prevailing theme. The Screws Tighten Onchain data shows that on June 26, 2026, at block height 955,584, Bitcoin’s difficulty rating rose 7.15% after the

Michael Saylor Reaffirms Strategy’s Bitcoin Focus as Market Volatility Intensifies

Strategy leaders reinforced the company’s bitcoin treasury strategy as volatility pressured the company’s securities. Michael Saylor emphasized discipline and credit quality, while Phong Le said the firm accumulated 4% of the world’s “apex digital asset” for periods of market stress. Saylor Outlines Bitcoin Strategy and Promotes STRC as Income Product Strategy executives reaffirmed the company’s

Binance Pledges $3 Million in USDT to Aid Victims of Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes

The exchange will deliver these funds by distributing $20 USDT vouchers to users in the areas affected by the recent earthquakes. Binance is also eliminating P2P transaction fees for Venezuelan bolivars until July 2, and waiving Binance Pay fees. Binance Charity Donates $3 Million To Support Venezuelans The cryptocurrency industry is taking action to support

Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out

Bitcoin Magazine Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out Galaxy Research cut its odds of the Senate passing the CLARITY Act to 50-50, citing dwindling time before Congress's August recess and mounting legislative uncertainty. This post Galaxy Research Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds to 50-50 as Senate Clock Runs Out first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Crypto Traders Push BTC Near $60K as 30% YTD Decline Keeps 2026 Bear Market in Focus

Bitcoin snapped a two-day, $4,500 slide on Friday, experiencing choppy trading between $58,500 and $60,500 before settling around $60,000. Choppy Trading Snaps a Two-Day Slide Bitcoin oscillated between $58,500 and $60,500 on Friday, snapping a steep 48-hour decline that had shaved nearly $4,500 off its value. According to market data, the digital asset stabilized above

Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’

Bitcoin Magazine Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’ Jeremy Grantham doubled down on his long-standing Bitcoin skepticism, predicting the cryptocurrency will "dwindle away with a whimper." This post Billionaire Investor Jeremy Grantham: Bitcoin Will ‘Dwindle Away With a Whimper’ first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Binance Suspending Crypto Services in EU Markets After Failing to Secure MiCA Approval

Binance will halt crypto asset services in European Union markets from July 1 after notifying customers that it could not meet the bloc’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licensing requirements before the regulatory deadline. Customer Emails Explain Service Changes as MiCA Access Changes Near Crypto exchange Binance has sent notices to customers in several European Union

Bitgo Slashes 15% of Workforce to Pivot Toward AI-Powered Crypto Infrastructure

Mike Belshe, CEO of the company, stressed that these changes resulted from a pivot to security, trading, stablecoins, and AI-powered infrastructure. The move would affect nearly 90 employees, reducing Bitgo’s total headcount to nearly 520. Crypto Custody Company Bitgo Announces Layoffs Bitgo, a company that offers staking, trading, OTC services, financing, settlement, and provides custody

Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows Michael Saylor took to X to defend Strategy's long-term Bitcoin-focused strategy after MSTR and its preferred shares hit new lows. This post Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance

Bitcoin Magazine ‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance Bitcoin is testing the critical $58,000–$60,000 support zone for a third time, with a break below could trigger a deeper decline. This post ‘I See Volatility as Opportunity’: Bitcoin Tests Critical Support as Key Level Hangs in the Balance first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations

Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations Trezor Academy released a documentary highlighting Bitcoin adoption across Africa and launched a donation program to fund Bitcoin education initiatives in the Global South. This post Trezor Academy Releases Documentary on Africa’s Bitcoin Economy, Opens Education Donations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Law Firm Investigates Strategy as MSTR Drops 7% and STRC Crashes to $73

Rosen Law Firm announced this week that the business is investigating potential securities claims against Strategy Inc. and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, as the company’s stock hit a 52-week low on Thursday and its flagship preferred shares collapsed to record lows. The New York-based plaintiff firm is soliciting investors who purchased Strategy securities, including MSTR

Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban

Bitcoin Magazine Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban Senior developers including Andrew Poelstra highlighted broken merge scripts, hidden diffs, and unreliable tracking, pushing Bitcoin projects toward self-hosted Forgejo solutions. This post Matt Corallo Urges Bitcoin Projects to Exit GitHub After Rust Lightning Ban first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Crypto Traders Push Altcoin Market Below $900B Twice in 24 Hours as Panic Deepens

A crypto sell-off dragged the aggregate altcoin market capitalization below the $900 billion threshold twice within a 24-hour window, hitting brief lows of $872 billion. Is an ‘Altpocalypse’ Imminent? Altcoins Plunge to Historic Technical Lows Bitcoin’s slide to a multi-month low Thursday erased significant market value, but altcoins bore the brunt of the sell-off as

Former Fidelity Executive Says South Korean Index’s 10% Crash Pulled BTC Below $60,000

Mike McCluskey argues that bitcoin’s slide is due to its high-beta relationship with tech equities rather than broken crypto-native fundamentals. The Seoul-to-Nasdaq Contagion On Tuesday, June 23, the South Korean index, Kospi, plunged by more than 8%, triggering a Level 1 circuit breaker. The sharp drop was attributed to a severe global semiconductor stock correction,

Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations

Bitcoin Magazine Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations Perception exited beta and launched its digital asset narrative intelligence platform with integrations from BitGo, Swan, Relai, and Bitcoin Well, providing AI-driven market insights from over 1,000 curated industry sources. This post Perception Exits Beta With Four Digital Asset Integrations first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over Bitcoin price has plunged below $60,000 after a perfect storm of ETF outflows, hawkish Fed signals, geopolitical inflation fears and shaken market confidence. This post Bitcoin Price Collapses to $59,000 — and the Worst May Not Be Over first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Hits $59,018 After a 5% Drop, Forcing $237M in Long Liquidations

On June 24, bitcoin fell 5% in 24 hours to a new year-to-date low of $59,018. This marks a nearly 10% drop over the week and a 30%+ decline since the start of the year. Bitcoin Hits New YTD Low Below $60K Bitcoin dipped below $60,000 on June 24 amid a marketwide sell-off that saw

Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying Strategy (MSTR) plunged more than 10% to a two-year low near $92 as Bitcoin crashed below $60,000, wiping out billions in unrealized gains. This post Strategy (MSTR) Stock Craters 10%, Hits Two-Year Low as Bitcoin Crashes Below $60K, CryptoQuant Warns Company to Stop Buying first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns

Bitcoin Magazine The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns From The 2036 Issue: A look at coming impact of sovereign nations on Bitcoin mining, by Jacob Langenkamp, Fellow at BPI. This post The 2036 Issue: Here Come The Sovereigns first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jacob Langenkamp.

STRC Discount Widens as Strategy’s $12.55B Paper Loss Tests Saylor’s Thesis

On Wednesday, bitcoin slipped beneath the $60,000 zone, touching an intraday low of $59,500, while Strategy’s 847,363 BTC stash now sits $12.55 billion below water. At the same time, the company’s MSTR shares have faltered, shedding 78.37% since July 16, 2025. STRC Discount Tests Strategy’s Bitcoin Bet as Investors Demand Higher Yield The drawdown now

From Cold Storage to Action Wallet: The D’CENT × ChangeNOW Case

D’CENT is a South Korean hardware wallet brand that began with a focus on self-custody and secure storage. This gave the company a solid foundation, but it also raised a key question: How can a hardware-first wallet let users do more on-chain without becoming an exchange? ChangeNOW helped the wallet add exchange features directly to

Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York

Bitcoin Magazine Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York Congress has scheduled a July 17 hearing in New York on the CLARITY Act as momentum builds for the crypto market structure bill. This post Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30.

Bitcoin Magazine Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30. Apple may terminate Sparrow Wallet creator Craig Raw's developer account on June 30 after he submitted a warning app to combat fake Sparrow Wallet scams. This post Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30. first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Zuckerberg Orders Meta Into Prediction Markets With New App Codenamed ‘Arena’

Mark Zuckerberg has directed a small team at Meta to build a standalone prediction markets app internally codenamed “Arena,” the New York Times reported Tuesday, citing two employees with knowledge of the plans. Meta declined to comment on the project. But according to the Times report, the Arena application is a top internal priority for

Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features

Bitcoin Magazine Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features Founder Francis Pouliot announced the self-financed, three-year achievement, highlighting successful PASSI and DORA cybersecurity audits without outsourcing core infrastructure. This post Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

XRP Struggles Near $1.10 Despite Ripple’s EU Regulatory Milestone

XRP clung to $1.10 after a sharp drop, with bearish signals and broader market pressure weighing on sentiment as long liquidations amplified losses despite positive Ripple regulatory news. XRP Price Faces Pressure Near Key Support At 12:44 p.m. EDT on June 23, XRP is trading at $1.09976, down 3.22% over the past 24 hours as

Changelly’s Build It or Kill It: DeFi Edition—Web3’s Top Speakers Decide What’s Worth Building on July 2

PRESS RELEASE. The next bull run will be shaped by DeFi but let’s be honest: not every narrative deserves to survive it. AI agents, yield, wallet super-apps, stablecoins on DEXs, cross-chain everything—every cycle brings a new set of “inevitable” futures and quietly buries a few of them. The hard part is to understand which narratives

Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division

Bitcoin Magazine Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital. This post Franklin Templeton Closes 250 Digital Deal, Launches Institutional Crypto Division first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $65,000 as US-Iran Talks Ease Fears and Lift Risk Appetite

Bitcoin began the final week of June by rebounding from a Sunday low of $63,197 to peak at an intraday high of $65,555. Bitcoin Rebounds Past $65,000 Mark Following Sunday Lows Bitcoin opened the last week of June on the ascendancy, rising past the $65,000 threshold as global markets digested the latest on U.S.-Iran peace

August Timeline Puts Bitcoin BIP-110 Signaling and Paul Sztorc’s Hard Fork in Focus

Bitcoin is approaching a compressed August 2026 window in which BIP-110’s mandatory signaling mechanics are scheduled to arrive shortly before Paul Sztorc’s planned eCash hard fork target, placing two separate protocol events on nearly the same timetable. The first event is BIP-110, also known as the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, a draft proposal authored by

$50M Bitcoin Purchase Reveals Strive’s Latest Move in Public Treasury Race

Strive, Inc. added 759 bitcoin to its balance sheet last week, reinforcing a debt-free treasury strategy designed to make BTC the company’s central reserve asset and performance benchmark. Strive Adds $50M in BTC The Nasdaq-listed company Strive, which trades under ASST, said it purchased the bitcoin between June 15 and June 21, paying an average

Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers U.S. crypto groups are urging Congress to pass H.R. 9175, which would let miners and stakers defer taxes until assets are sold instead of taxing rewards at receipt. This post Crypto Industry Unites Behind Bill to Fix Tax Rules for Miners and Stakers first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet

Bitcoin Magazine Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet Nostr, the Bitcoin-integrated protocol invented in 2020, enables users to own their followers, content, and data across apps, with high-profile adopters like Edward Snowden and Jack Dorsey highlighting its censorship resistance. This post Nostr is the Orange Web: Bitcoin’s Niche and Futuristic Alternative Internet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund Plans 1% Crypto Bet to Hedge Dollar Decline

Japan’s National Business Corporate Pension Fund plans to put roughly 1% of its assets into cryptocurrency starting in fiscal year 2026, according to Nikkei reporting. The Nikkei Shimbun report says that the Okayama City-based fund manages about ¥21.3 billion, or roughly $136 million. It serves around 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises and more than 20,000

Prediction Marketplace Kalshi Said to Be Exploring IPO Path in Informal Talks With Banks

Kalshi has opened informal talks with investment banks about a possible initial public offering, according to a report from The Information published this week. According to The Information report, the discussions are early stage. There is no S-1 filing, no banker selected and no public timeline. People close to the matter told the publication’s reporter

97% Down — Andre Cronje Exits Sonic Labs Board as S Token Continues to Sink Lower

Andre Cronje, Michael Kong, and David Richardson resigned from the Sonic Labs board this week, handing control of the struggling layer-one (L1) project to a new executive team. The three founding board members built Sonic Labs, formerly the Fantom Foundation, from the ground up. Cronje served as chief technology officer and is known across DeFi

Ethereum Foundation Hit by Leadership Exodus: 8 Senior Figures Gone in 5 Months

The Ethereum Foundation has lost at least eight senior figures in five months after co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigned this week, further deepening a leadership vacuum at the organization that stewards the second-largest blockchain. A Second Co-Director Walks Hsiao-Wei Wang stepped down as co-executive director and board member of the Ethereum Foundation, effective immediately, the

Cryptoquant: BTC-to-Altcoin Rotation Has Collapsed and the Alt-Season Era May Be Over

Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju says the bitcoin-to- altcoin rotation that once powered every alt season has “basically disappeared,” with BTC-pair altcoin volume collapsing to levels unseen since 2021. A Rotation That Stopped Rotating For years, the crypto market has run on a familiar rhythm where bitcoin rallies first, early profits then rotate into ether,

Iran Moves to Close the Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Erupt Over Broken Ceasefire Deal

The measure, announced by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, was taken in response to violations by the U.S. government of the memorandum of understanding signed to end the war. Nonetheless, reports indicate that no ground moves have been made to this end. Iran Announced Closure of the Strait of Hormuz After Lebanon Strikes The Iranian

JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost JPMorgan says Bitcoin mining economics have deteriorated as BTC trades about 19% below its estimated $78,000 production cost, forcing public miners into record coin sales and rendering roughly 20% of the industry unprofitable. This post JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Cryptoquant Warns Boredom Could Sink Saylor’s STRC as Strategy Insists ‘Bitcoin Keeps Working’

Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju has warned that BTC’s biggest threat is not a crash but “boredom,” arguing a years-long sideways grind would expose the danger in Michael Saylor’s STRC preferred-stock machine. The Boredom Thesis Ki Young Ju, chief executive of analytics firm Cryptoquant, has reframed the bear case in a way that cuts against

US Department of War Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War as Deficit Fears Boost Bitcoin’s Case

The U.S. Department of War has told lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover the war in Iran and other bills, a request that deepens the deficit worries that bitcoin proponents cite as the asset’s reason to exist. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg relayed the figure to Congress in phone calls. An $80 Billion Ask

Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion 

Bitcoin Magazine Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion  Prediction market giant Kalshi is exploring a potential IPO for 2027 or 2028 after annualized revenue surpassed $2 billion. This post Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley Sets 0.14% Fee on Amended Ethereum and Solana ETFs Filing

Morgan Stanley has filed fresh amendments for its proposed ethereum and solana ETFs, revealing 0.14% sponsor fees for both funds. The filings also show plans to stake part of the assets through Figment, Galaxy, and Coinbase Canada. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto ETF Push With Low-Cost Ethereum and Solana Funds Morgan Stanley is moving closer to

Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Kevin Warsh Still Needs to Manage the Dollar, While Bitcoin Runs Automatically first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Bitcoin Slides to $62k as Traders Dump Risk, Wiping out Iran Peace Rally Gains

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.

STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It

Bitcoin Magazine 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 This post STRC Is Junk Credit in a Bitcoin Costume, and Retail Is Holding $8.8 Billion of It first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Glenn Cameron.

Fed Joins 4 Agencies to Demand ID Programs From Payment Stablecoin Operators

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,

Bitcoin Price Falls to $62,000 as Hawkish Fed Shift Raises Risk of Deeper Pullback

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

2 Incorporated AI Agents Sign First Legal Deal That Executes Itself on Ethereum

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