Federal Reserve Moves to Close Stablecoin Loopholes With New Customer ID Rules

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Holds Firm as Energy Prices Lift Inflation

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

Glassnode Signals Bitcoin Base Building as Traders Push Price Back Above $65,700

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.

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Bets 70% of His Portfolio on Bitcoin, Eyes $1 Million Price first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas Steers Clear of the AI Bubble, Channels Fresh Fiat Directly Into Bitcoin

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

U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post U.S. Congressman Nick Begich Wants America to Stop Selling Its Bitcoin — And Start Treating It Like Gold first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Oman Launches Mandatory National Bitcoin Mining Pool in State-Backed Push for Regulatory Control first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Invite-Only Mita TechTalks 2026 to Unite Bitcoin, AI and Energy Leaders in Punta Mita first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Tether and DMCC Join Forces on Tokenization as Dubai Eyes Digital Trade Rails

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

Bitcoin ETFs Start the Week With $64M Exit While Ether ETFs Add $23M in New Inflows

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

Cardone Capital’s Bitcoin-REIT Hybrid: Targeting 22-32% Returns by Blending Cash-Flowing Properties and BTC Holdings

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

Bitcoin.com Wallet Adds FixedFloat as a Swap Provider for Flexible Crypto Swaps

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

Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Binance Reportedly Faces European Union Exit as MiCA License Bid Nears Rejection first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Jumps Above $67,000 as US-Iran Deal Triggers $198M Short Liquidations

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

Musk Says SpaceX Could Hit $1 Trillion in Revenue by 2030 as Pompliano Pushes for Tesla Merger

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

TRON DAO Participates in ETHConf and Hosts TRON Academy powered by niTROn at ETHGlobal New York 2026

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

BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post BitGo Joins Fortune 500 with $16.2B Revenue, Marking Milestone for Regulated Bitcoin Infrastructure first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Kraken Launches CFTC-Regulated Bitcoin and Crypto Perpetual Futures for U.S. Traders first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Bitcoin Price Claws Back From the Brink as Iran Deal, Saylor, and Armstrong Signal a Turning Tide first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

US Shuts Down Two Anthropic Models and Traders Move $2.87B Into Decentralized AI

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

Still Adding Dots: Saylor Puts Bitcoin Bulls on Strategy Buy Watch

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.

BTC Momentum Turns Positive as Bitcoin Fights to Hold the $64,000 Zone

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

Claude Fable 5 Puts 25% Odds on Bitcoin Reaching $95K by Year-End 2026

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

Saylor Says 25% of Mag8 Now Holds Bitcoin After Musk’s Historic SpaceX IPO

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

Fable 5 Shutdown: US Export Controls Force Anthropic Offline, Pre-IPO Speculators Bleed

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

Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Standard Chartered Calls Crypto Bottom as Bitcoin Price Recovers From $59,000 Low first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Blockworks Acquires Messari in Deal Highlighting Crypto’s Data Consolidation Race

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Blockworks Acquires Messari in Deal Highlighting Crypto’s Data Consolidation Race first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows Slow to $19 Million as Blackrock and Morgan Stanley Buy

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 Launches Tokenized Private Share Trading for Wealthy Global Clients

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

SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post SpaceX Officially Joins Public Bitcoin Leaderboard as 8th Largest Holder With 18,712 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal to Overturn FTX Fraud Conviction

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

World Cup 2026 Could Draw $50 Billion in Bets, a First for Prediction Markets

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

U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post U.S. Charges Two Men for $389 Million Bitcoin and Crypto Money Laundering Scheme Tied to Dark Web first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Iran Tensions Flare and Cool as Bitcoin Reclaims $63K and Keeps Bulls Engaged

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

Audiera’s BEAT Surges 60% to $9.34 as AI Partnership Fuels Fresh Buying

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

BitGo Launches Lightning Earn to Let Institutions Put Bitcoin to Work on Lightning Network

Bitcoin Magazine 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 Targets Bitcoin Yield With 0.65% Fee Covered-Call ETF

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

Hungary Backs Away From Bitcoin and Crypto Criminalization in Regulatory U-Turn

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

Cryptoquant: Whales ‘Quietly Bought’ the $60K Bitcoin Dip as Whale Ratio Hits 61.6%

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

Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin Executive Says Education — Not Products — Is Wall Street’s Real Obstacle

Bitcoin Magazine 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 3 Biggest Banks Join Forces to Launch Yen Stablecoin by March 2027

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,

Botanix Pulls Plug on Bitcoin L2 After 4 Years as Fee Income Falls Short

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

Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130%

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Fold Holdings Dumps $45M in Bitcoin to Wipe Out Debt, Stock Briefly Pumps Over 130% first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

XRP Flashes ‘Intense Capitulation’ Signal as Holders Take Losses

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

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $91 Million as Ether ETFs Pull in $82 Million in Single-Day Rotation

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

Traditional Finance is Rushing Into Crypto as Institutions Buy Bitcoin’s Dip: Axios

Bitcoin Magazine 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 Slides Hard and Bitcoin Tanks After Iran Shoots Down US Military Helicopter

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

New Documentary ‘Bitcoin Season’ Charts Bitcoin’s Push Into the NBA

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post New Documentary ‘Bitcoin Season’ Charts Bitcoin’s Push Into the NBA first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Dan Loeb Reveals DOJ Threat to Trump Over Ross Ulbricht Commutation in Final Hours of First Term

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Dan Loeb Reveals DOJ Threat to Trump Over Ross Ulbricht Commutation in Final Hours of First Term first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Juan Galt.

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $63,000 as Analysts Say Its Store-of-Value Thesis Remains Intact

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Bitcoin Price Holds Near $63,000 as Analysts Say Its Store-of-Value Thesis Remains Intact first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

Morgan Stanley and Galaxy Launch Crypto Lending Pathway Into Bitcoin ETPs

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

Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing 20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Full Text of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Officially Published, Revealing 20-Year Lock-Up, Proof-of-Reserve Mandates first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

ChatGPT, Grok and Claude Predict Where Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Could Land by Dec. 31

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

Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition

Bitcoin Magazine 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. This post Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

$2 Billion and Counting: Polymarket and Kalshi See Record Inflows Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kickoff

The FIFA World Cup, expected to be one of the largest events in sports history, is already seeing huge trading volume in prediction markets as users seek to predict which team will win. Volumes for these contracts have reached nearly $2 billion in Kalshi and Polymarket. FIFA World Cup Derivatives Start Moving Billions in Prediction

Strategy Affirms Mission to Grow Net Bitcoin as CEO Shuts Down Rumors

Strategy’s CEO rejected rumors that the company’s bitcoin strategy has changed, reaffirming its goal of increasing both net bitcoin holdings and bitcoin per share. His comments aligned with Michael Saylor’s continued bullish outlook on BTC. Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Sparks Questions About Long-Term BTC Growth Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) faces a key market question after its bitcoin

‘Bottom Fishers’ Lift Bitcoin Above 2026 Low but Schiff Warns the Worst May Still Be Ahead

While bitcoin trades more than 50% beneath its all-time peak above $126,000 recorded last October, gold proponent Peter Schiff remains convinced the asset has considerably further to fall. This weekend, Schiff conducted a poll asking: “How low does bitcoin’s price have to fall before you bitcoiners concede that I’ve been right all along?” Among the

‘A Good Time to Add More Dots’: Saylor Sparks Bitcoin Buy Buzz After Strategy’s Rare BTC Sale

Michael Saylor renewed attention on Strategy’s bitcoin plans after the company’s rare 32 BTC sale sparked debate among investors. His latest post shifted focus back to Strategy’s 843,706 BTC reserve and the possibility of future acquisitions. Saylor’s Post Refocuses Traders After Strategy’s Rare Bitcoin Sale Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has renewed

South Korean Traders Push Bitcoin Into Its Deepest Discount Since 2021

As bitcoin slipped to a 2026 low of $59,100, market data reveals that BTC priced against the South Korean won has been changing hands at a discount. In fact, the Kimchi premium has vanished, and bitcoin has been trading below global market prices in South Korea for nearly a month. Nearly a Month of Discounts

Goldman Sachs, Apex Group, and Archax Build Institutional Tokenized Real Estate Fund

Goldman Sachs has launched a blockchain-native tokenized real estate fund on its GS DAP platform, partnering with Apex Group, Archax, LRC Group, and Ownera to bring regulated onchain share issuance to European real estate investors. The fund, formally structured as the LRC Tokenized Real Estate Fund SCSp, SICAV-RAIF, is domiciled in Luxembourg and distributed across