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The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.

Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.

The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.

Bitcoin’s slump accelerated as capital rotated further into the AI sector, raising the odds of a BTC price drop below $60,000.

For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery.

The proposed rules by US government agencies suggested that stablecoin issuers be subject to customer identification program requirements under the Bank Secrecy Act, the same as regulated financial firms.

The proposed system aims to connect traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based payment networks with banks retaining customer deposits.

The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world.

Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future.

Bitwise analysts say Bitcoin trades in a historical value zone, but hawkish Federal Reserve signals and a competition for liquidity could sideline buyers.

The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations.

The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets.

IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers.

Crypto exchange Bybit has been added to Singapore’s MAS Investor Alert List, which flags entities that may be mistakenly perceived as licensed or regulated.

A viral 4chan Bitcoin prediction appears to have nailed past BTC prices, but edited targets and impossible supply claims weaken its $145,000 call.

ChatGPT could become crypto’s new onboarding gateway, making Bitcoin and wallets easier to use while creating new trust risks.

Ledn’s planned addition of Tether Gold lending comes as tokenized commodities expand, with the sector accounting for nearly 17% of the $43 billion RWA market.

Capital B shareholders approved up to $120 billion in financing capacity, including equity and credit instruments, to support the company's Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

G7 leaders broadened their warning over North Korean crypto theft to include wider cybercrime as researchers link DPRK-affiliated actors to billions of dollars in stolen digital assets.

Bitcoin could be absent from the world's top five assets by market cap until 2036, despite an estimate seeing the BTC bear market being nearly 70% complete.

Security researchers warn that deprecated smart contracts can remain vulnerable long after projects stop maintaining them.

Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols.

A federal judge has denied a bid from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to have campaign finance charges against her dismissed.

Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.

Builderbot is the “missing layer between AI coding tools and how engineering actually works at scale,” said Brad Axen, head of AI capabilities at Block.

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.

Wang's departure follows the resignation of fellow co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak and marks the latest in a string of high-profile exits at the EF.

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.

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.

Internet Computer (ICP) fell 4.1% and Sui (SUI) dropped 4%, leading the index lower from Wednesday.

The AgentCard integration with Visa Intelligent Commerce allows AI agents built on models from any provider, including OpenAI or Anthropic, to effect commercial transactions.

GPU cloud contract with Bell and Cohere strengthens HIVE's shift from bitcoin mining to high performance AI computing.

Capital is flowing out of the largest tech companies and bitcoin as investors pile into semiconductors, memory stocks and space-related opportunities.

Your day-ahead look for June 18, 2026

ASTER sees two-way volatility as bullish protocol-specific news meets hawkish Fed.

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.

The MFSA is seeking feedback on whether decentralization should be assessed as a spectrum rather than a binary concept.

The bond market is sending a signal that complicates prospects of a near-term bitcoin bull run.

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.

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.

Heavy selling pushed XRP back through a closely watched support level, though buyers stepped in above $1.17 to prevent a deeper pullback.

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.

The Fed held rates but signaled it is more worried about inflation than growth in Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting.

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.

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.

Brain is a self-improving memory layer that tracks what Computer did, what worked, and what failed—then uses it overnight to make the next task faster and cheaper.

As the MiCA grace period closes, only a fraction of registered firms hold full licenses, setting up the prospect of a wave of consolidation.

The crypto miner has signed a landmark three-year GPU contract with Bell Canada and Cohere—as Canada races to build AI systems it actually owns.

Kentucky accused America’s top prediction market platforms of running illegal sports betting operations, joining a growing stack of states.

Strategy’s flagship preferred stock is facing pressure, but analysts say that's not yet an existential threat for the Bitcoin treasury giant.

Prediction market traders don't see Bitcoin or Ethereum making their next big moves to higher price targets.

Everyday investors that own Strategy’s STRC have been drawn to double-digit yields, but the preferred stock’s volatility has shaken some.

The proposed rulemaking establishes how U.S. crypto companies will have to screen stablecoin customers after the passage of the GENIUS Act.

Bitcoin slid to $64k as rate hike odds soared after Kevin Warsh's first FOMC presser. But was it Warsh or Saylor truly driving the selloff?

A new National Risk Assessment names crypto-asset misuse among Ireland's top threats, as a 30-point plan tightens checks on crypto funds.

Outgoing CME chief Terry Duffy says perpetual futures are actually swaps under Dodd-Frank, and that the exchange will file suit Thursday.

BTC slid to around $64,100 after Kevin Warsh's hawkish debut, but analysts argue a $60,000 floor and catalysts could spark a rebound.

French authorities said that government cybersecurity researchers will stop certifying security products that lack quantum-resistant encryption beginning in 2027.

A new APA survey found that more than a third of psychologists have patients using AI as an additional mental health professional, even as clinicians warn that the technology can reinforce delusions.

The judge said Polymarket is not likely to succeed on the merits of its case against Michigan state regulators.

Defunct crypto exchange FTX gained exposure to SpaceX in 2022, and the rocket-maker’s post-IPO rally has lifted hopes among creditors.

Nvidia's ENPIRE hands an entire robot fleet to coding agents like Codex and Claude Code, letting them write training code, test it on real hardware, and improve without a human watching.

Stablecoin infrastructure firm Trace Finance said Wednesday that it raised a $32 million Series A round to help expand its reach.

Prime Minister Kristen Michal backed a proposal to issue AI agents a personal identification code separate from the people who own them.

Perps DEX Satori Finance is the latest in a string of crypto firms forced to shut their doors amid an extended market downturn.

The first FOMC meeting under new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh produced the expected result, yet Bitcoin and other assets dipped.

GLAAD's report argues AI systems can amplify anti-LGBTQ bias, misinformation, discrimination, and privacy harms.

Critics say the Illinois transaction-level tax could deal severe consequences to the crypto industry and consumers in the state.

Hyperliquid’s decentralized exchange has rapidly grown to become one of the biggest projects in crypto. Here’s how it works.

Allbirds, meet Smartbird: The shoe brand has completed its AI pivot, rebranding while hiring a new president and CEO to lead the charge.

A Miami-based man who went by the name “Bitcoin Rodney” pleaded guilty for his role in what prosecutors said was a massive global fraud.

Benchmark-StoneX reiterated a $270 price target for COIN—60% higher than Coinbase’s current share price—following an array of product announcements.

Senators Gallego and Lummis want the chamber on record that the FTX fraudster should get no clemency under any circumstances.

The wall between crypto and TradFi continues to break down as Coinbase ushers in non-crypto products.

The DeFi token is up 20% in a day, with a Standard Chartered note and Uniswap's tokenized-stock launch fueling fresh demand.

A bicameral deal on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act revives a provision barring the Fed from issuing a digital dollar until 2030.

The Chinese company is doubling down on its "embodied AI" bet.

Will the demand zone hold ETHFI's price steady as protocol performance strengthens?

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A federal court approved a consent order permanently barring Alex Mashinsky from U.S. commodity markets as the CFTC concludes its Celsius enforcement action.

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Ethereum whale activity collapses 86.6% as traders remain heavily long near resistance.

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How is the UXLink attacker able to launch millions of dollars in stolen funds after nine months?

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A new GENIUS Act proposal would require stablecoin issuers to verify direct customers without imposing KYC obligations on every stablecoin transfer.

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XLM has rallied for five consecutive days after defending support near $0.183.

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The crypto exchange says it already restricts Singapore users as discussions continue with MAS over its inclusion on the Investor Alert List.

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Tether's Alloy shutdown highlights a divide in the RWA sector as direct asset exposure products outperform more complex lending structures.

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SIREN volatility persisted, jumping to a local high of $0.12 amid renewed demand.

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21Shares was bullish on the potential BTC recovery to $100K in Q3.

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Ethena's bounce was part of a relief rally and not a recovery, and the bounce was already looking like it was reversing.

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