Ether.fi bets $100M on Plume as tokenized RWA demand accelerates
Plume and Ether.fi have launched a yield-bearing real-world asset vault with a $100 million exclusive allocation from Ether.fi. According to the press release, the allocation comes from ether.fi’s liquidity provider base, including funds, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Charles Mountain,…
By Irene Mukiri 6/4/2026, 7:50:29 PM
Schwab Strategist: Bitcoin’s $60,000 Mining Cost Could Mark the Cycle Bottom
Bitcoin Magazine Schwab Strategist: Bitcoin’s $60,000 Mining Cost Could Mark the Cycle Bottom Bitcoin's recent crash may have found a durable bottom near $60,000 because that level roughly matches the production cost of the most efficient miners, creating an energy-based floor. This post Schwab Strategist: Bitcoin’s $60,000 Mining Cost Could Mark...
By Micah Zimmerman 6/4/2026, 7:49:15 PM
Israel, Lebanon announce agreement after deepest incursion in decades
The agreement hints at a diplomatic pivot, yet ongoing tensions and ceasefire breaches suggest enduring instability in the region. The post Israel, Lebanon announce agreement after deepest incursion in decades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 7:48:35 PM
CoinShares reveals hedge funds slashed Bitcoin ETF exposure by 39% in Q1
Hedge funds have reduced their exposure to U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds by 39% during the first quarter, as professional investors pulled back from the market amid a steep decline in Bitcoin prices. According to a CoinShares report based on…
By Lawrence Mondal 6/4/2026, 7:47:34 PM
Crypto Clarity Act in spotlight for bad-actor provisions as Senate process grinds forward
The industry has been trying to make a case this week the Clarity Act provides law enforcement strong tools to combat illicit finance involving cryptocurrency.
By Jesse Hamilton 6/4/2026, 7:41:14 PM
EtherFi deploys $100 million into Plume to expand institutional RWA yield access
EtherFi deploys $100M into Plume, giving users access to institutional RWA yield through its Liquid RWA vault. The post EtherFi deploys $100 million into Plume to expand institutional RWA yield access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 7:38:46 PM
Meta launches Business Agent and Business Agent Platform to boost revenue beyond advertising
Meta's AI-driven Business Agent could diversify revenue streams, reducing reliance on ads and enhancing customer engagement across platforms. The post Meta launches Business Agent and Business Agent Platform to boost revenue beyond advertising appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:35:09 PM
Ripple Partner Thunes Unveils Development That Could Strengthen XRP’s Global Payment Narrative
Ripple’s global payments narrative may be gaining fresh momentum as one of its key partners, Thunes, unveils a new development that could further strengthen cross-border settlement infrastructure. As the demand for faster, cheaper, and more efficient international payments continues to rise, strategic partnerships like Thunes play a crucial role...
By Godspower Owie 6/4/2026, 7:30:27 PM
Thomas Laffont: Unicorn valuations up 70% since September 2024, AI funding per unicorn has increased fivefold, and SpaceX’s valuation is tied to launch cadence | All-In Podcast
AI funding soars as top companies capture the lion's share, reshaping the tech investment landscape. The post Thomas Laffont: Unicorn valuations up 70% since September 2024, AI funding per unicorn has increased fivefold, and SpaceX’s valuation is tied to launch cadence | All-In Podcast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:28:50 PM
FG Nexus Dumps 36,025 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Losses Top $85M
FG Nexus has lost more than $85 million on its ethereum treasury strategy after buying ETH near last year’s highs and selling much of the position at lower prices. The losses highlight the pressure facing public companies that turned to ether as a reserve asset. FG Nexus’ $196M Ethereum Bet Backfires as Losses Surpass $85M […]
By Emmanuel Musa 6/4/2026, 7:15:00 PM
Pi Network price sinks to a new ATL, will June token unlocks push it below $0.10?
Pi Network price has fallen to a fresh all-time low after heavy token unlock pressure and weak market liquidity triggered another wave of selling across the ecosystem. According to data from crypto.news, Pi Network (PI) price traded near $0.130 on…
By Lawrence Mondal 6/4/2026, 7:14:53 PM
Global high-net-worth wealth rises 9% to $98.3 trillion as AI rally mints 736,000 new US millionaires
The surge in global wealth highlights the growing influence of AI and presents untapped opportunities for digital assets in wealth management. The post Global high-net-worth wealth rises 9% to $98.3 trillion as AI rally mints 736,000 new US millionaires appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:11:31 PM
Analyst: BTC’s 50% Drop Could Be Setting Up a 2017-Style Altcoin Rally
Comparisons are being drawn to 2017, when altcoins surged after BTC stabilized following a steep decline from its all-time high.
By Wayne Jones 6/4/2026, 7:01:22 PM
RLUSD Expands Its Multi-chain Presence Through Wormhole
Ripple has announced that it is expanding its presence on multiple chains by using Wormhole’s Native Token Transfers…
By Rajpalsinh Parmar 6/4/2026, 6:56:43 PM
Coinbase to launch token-backed mortgage down payments this summer
A Coinbase-Better Home & Finance initiative will allow qualified borrowers to use Bitcoin and USDC as collateral for home loan down payments.
By Turner Wright 6/4/2026, 6:52:00 PM
CLARITY Act News: Coinbase CEO Responds To Dimon While JPMorgan Sees Low Odds Of 2026 Passage
In an interview with Politico, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong pushed back on JPMorgan Chase chief Jamie Dimon’s criticism of the CLARITY Act. At the same time, the bank’s analysts said that the odds of the bill clearing Congress and reaching President Trump’s desk this year are becoming increasingly slim. CLARITY Act Would Be ‘Good For […]
By Ronaldo Marquez 6/4/2026, 6:50:08 PM
Romania appoints Eugen Tomac as PM amid political turmoil
Romania's shift to a technocratic government highlights challenges in coalition stability, impacting political dynamics and economic policies. The post Romania appoints Eugen Tomac as PM amid political turmoil appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 6:49:11 PM
SoftBank surges past Toyota as Son doubles down on AI data centers
SoftBank's AI-driven resurgence highlights the transformative potential of strategic tech investments, reshaping global economic power dynamics. The post SoftBank surges past Toyota as Son doubles down on AI data centers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:48:45 PM
World Liberty hearing turns tense as OCC chief rejects pressure claim
Trump-Linked Crypto Firm Has Drawn Fresh Scrutiny as U.S. Regulators Defend Stablecoin Oversight The Trump-linked crypto firm World Liberty Financial Inc. has drawn fresh scrutiny in Congress as U.S. bank regulators defended their handling of stablecoin rules and charter applications.…
By Irene Mukiri 6/4/2026, 6:48:34 PM
British teenager Alexander Browder sanctioned by Russia over crypto laundering report
The sanctions highlight the growing geopolitical tensions surrounding cryptocurrency's role in evading international financial regulations. The post British teenager Alexander Browder sanctioned by Russia over crypto laundering report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:48:27 PM
Bank of Japan’s Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode ahead of June rate hike
BOJ's shift to inflation control may trigger global market adjustments, impacting yen carry trades and reducing appeal of riskier investments. The post Bank of Japan’s Ueda pivots to inflation-fighting mode ahead of June rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:48:26 PM
Bitcoin Traders Dump Long Bets as $636M Gets Wiped Out in One-Day Rout
After a flash crash toward $61,000, bitcoin briefly rebounded to $64,600 before stabilizing just under $64,000. Despite trimming its losses, it remained down 3.2% daily, 14% weekly, and nearly 30% year-to-date in 2026. Volatility Grips Bitcoin After Flash Crash After plunging to $61,310 late Wednesday, bitcoin quickly reversed the losses, and by...
By Terence Zimwara 6/4/2026, 6:41:53 PM
'Who Murdered Bitcoin?': Cramer Takes Dig at Saylor's $10 Billion Loss
The financial world is harshly scrutinizing Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. after the company recorded a historic $10.8 billion unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings.
By Alex Dovbnya 6/4/2026, 6:39:21 PM
Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide Bitcoin remains pseudonymous by design, but real-world threats from exchanges and data leaks demand stronger protections. Experts highlight Sparrow Wallet, Bisq, and Boltz as key 2026 solutions for on-chain and off-chain privacy. This post Bitcoin Privacy in 2026: A Practical Guide first...
By Juan Galt 6/4/2026, 6:30:40 PM
Cardano Founder Hoskinson Says He’s ‘Taking A Break’: Here’s What Happened
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and CEO of Input Output, abruptly told followers on X that he is “taking a break,” following a tense livestream on June 2 in which he questioned what power he actually has to stop project failures and funding disputes inside Cardano’s decentralized governance system. The post was brief: “I’m […]
By Jake Simmons 6/4/2026, 6:30:23 PM
Kalshi debuts Ethereum perpetuals as XRP futures await review
Kalshi has launched Ethereum perpetual futures in the United States after securing approval for the product, while proposed XRP and other altcoin contracts remain subject to separate regulatory review. According to a June 4 announcement from Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction…
By Lawrence Mondal 6/4/2026, 6:28:43 PM
SpaceX pitches investors $1.8T valuation for historic IPO
SpaceX's ambitious IPO could reshape market dynamics, but high valuation and profitability challenges pose significant risks for investors. The post SpaceX pitches investors $1.8T valuation for historic IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:25:31 PM
Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general, cementing crypto-friendly DOJ shift
Blanche's nomination signals a DOJ pivot towards traditional crime, potentially reducing federal focus on crypto-specific enforcement. The post Trump to nominate Todd Blanche as permanent attorney general, cementing crypto-friendly DOJ shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:25:19 PM
Microsoft fixes severe VS Code vulnerability enabling GitHub token theft
The swift patch highlights the critical need for robust security measures in developer tools to prevent widespread data breaches. The post Microsoft fixes severe VS Code vulnerability enabling GitHub token theft appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:25:01 PM
$3 Trillion AI IPO Wave Could Pull Capital From Bitcoin as Investors Chase New Market Giants
Bitcoin traded just above $63,000 on Thursday around 12 p.m. EDT, after shedding 17% over the past fortnight, as investors increasingly weigh the potential impact of a historic wave of artificial intelligence (AI) public offerings expected to hit markets over the coming months. 3 AI Mega-IPOs Could Redirect Billions At the center of the discussion...
By Jamie Redman 6/4/2026, 6:20:49 PM
OCC chief says Democrats applying sole political pressure in World Liberty charter choice
The regulator rejected claims he's doing President Trump's bidding during a congressional hearing that also addressed the GENIUS Act stablecoin push.
By Jesse Hamilton 6/4/2026, 6:19:13 PM
'Dr. Doom'-backed Atlas Capital CEO says bitcoin could crash 70% before reaching $500,000
Backed by economist Nouriel Roubini, a long-time anti-bitcoin advocate, and known as 'Dr. Doom,' the Atlas CEO, Reza Bundy, shot a short-term warning for bitcoin but stayed bullish in the long-term.
By Olivier Acuna 6/4/2026, 6:15:52 PM
Nvidia may power Apple’s biggest Siri upgrade after years of delay
Apple has advanced plans to use Nvidia’s Blackwell B200 chips in Google data centers for its long-delayed Siri overhaul. The Information reported that Apple plans to route cloud-based Siri requests through Google’s Nvidia-powered infrastructure after tests on its own Private…
By Irene Mukiri 6/4/2026, 6:15:22 PM
Anthropic files for IPO, citing high AI model development costs
Anthropic's IPO highlights the escalating financial demands in AI, potentially reshaping investment strategies and market dynamics in the sector. The post Anthropic files for IPO, citing high AI model development costs appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 6:09:58 PM
A 2011 physical Bitcoin loaded with 25 BTC was just unlocked during the $62k selloff
A Casascius coin tied to 25 BTC moved this week, converting a 2011 physical Bitcoin artifact into spendable BTC during a broader market selloff. Galaxy Research identified the item as an S1-COIN-25 Casascius physical Bitcoin, a large-denomination piece from the era when Bitcoin could still be handed across a table as a loaded coin. The […] The...
By Liam 'Akiba' Wright 6/4/2026, 6:05:18 PM
Lido unveils Staking Router v3 to enhance Ethereum staking efficiency
Lido's Staking Router v3 could streamline Ethereum staking, reducing costs and complexity, but execution risks and community alignment are crucial. The post Lido unveils Staking Router v3 to enhance Ethereum staking efficiency appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:02:22 PM
House passes resolution to limit Trump’s war powers against Iran
The resolution signals a shift towards legislative checks on executive power, potentially fostering diplomatic solutions over military escalation. The post House passes resolution to limit Trump’s war powers against Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 6:02:04 PM
Standard Chartered Just Issued A Bitcoin Warning — And The 3 Triggers Are Already In Motion
Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick, has outlined three specific scenarios that stand between Bitcoin and a new market low — a sobering analysis arriving as Bitcoin trades near $62,562, its lowest level since the February lows, and ETF outflows reach historically severe levels, according to a CoinDesk report....
By James Halver 6/4/2026, 6:00:26 PM
Standard Chartered reaffirms $100K Bitcoin bet as bears see more pain
Bitcoin has fallen more than 15% this week and briefly slipped towards $61,000, yet Standard Chartered has kept its year-end price target at $100,000 and said the current decline may offer a buying opportunity. According to a note sent to…
By Lawrence Mondal 6/4/2026, 5:54:50 PM
Gray peptide vendors embrace stablecoins as safety fears deepen
Crypto has become a key payment rail for a fast-growing gray-market peptide trade, according to a new Chainalysis report. Chainalysis said Thursday that off-label peptide sales have climbed past a $100 million annual run rate, as online wellness trends and…
By Irene Mukiri 6/4/2026, 5:50:16 PM
Visa and Mastercard to Halt Operations in Cuba Following Sweeping US Sanctions
The Central Bank of Cuba announced that the interruption of the credit companies’ activities was linked to the suspension of foreign bank services that processed these transactions. The bank stressed this was a consequence of the expanded sanctions regime on Cuba. Mastercard And Visa Stop Processing Payments In Cuba Mastercard and Visa, two of the...
By Sergio Goschenko 6/4/2026, 5:50:11 PM
Macro Analyst Jim Willie Maps Five Institutional Catalysts That Could Drive XRP Price to $100
The post Macro Analyst Jim Willie Maps Five Institutional Catalysts That Could Drive XRP Price to $100 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News While retail traders watch XRP price charts for support and resistance levels, macro analyst Jim Willie is focused on a different set of data points entirely. His case for XRP is built around institutional...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 6/4/2026, 5:49:00 PM
Strategy Sees Its Largest Ever Unrealized Loss at Over $10 Billion
The company’s latest portfolio snapshot shows total invested capital at about $63.87 billion against a current valuation of $53.4 billion.
By Mandy Williams 6/4/2026, 5:42:46 PM
Meta delays Muse Spark AI model API release for developers
Meta's delay in releasing Muse Spark's API highlights execution challenges, impacting developer adoption and investor confidence in AI ventures. The post Meta delays Muse Spark AI model API release for developers appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:40:29 PM
XRP vs. XLM: The $114 Trillion RWA Race Is Heating Up
Both of these OG altcoins are imprinted onto DTCC’s $114 trillion tokenization plan, but in contrasting ways. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Tadas Klimasevskis 6/4/2026, 5:40:00 PM
Binance recovers over $8B in mistaken crypto transfers since 2021
Binance's recovery efforts highlight the critical role centralized exchanges play in user asset security, yet transparency on success rates remains crucial. The post Binance recovers over $8B in mistaken crypto transfers since 2021 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:39:49 PM
Goldman Sachs launches tokenized real estate fund with Apex and Archax
Goldman Sachs' move into tokenized real estate could revolutionize asset management, enhancing liquidity and accessibility in global markets. The post Goldman Sachs launches tokenized real estate fund with Apex and Archax appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:39:20 PM
Michael Saylor Finally Reveals Why Bitcoin Price is Crashing
The post Michael Saylor Finally Reveals Why Bitcoin Price is Crashing appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Strategy’s Michael Saylor has broken his silence on Bitcoin’s extended decline with a diagnosis. Capital markets have funded the AI buildout at approximately $400 billion over the past six months. Bitcoin ETFs have seen roughly $4 billion...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 6/4/2026, 5:35:52 PM
Bitcoin bulls' fate rests on $60K support as crypto erases $2T in market cap
Bitcoin continued "incredible" 2022 bear market repeat behavior as sellers kept control over BTC price rebound attempts.
By William Suberg 6/4/2026, 5:30:15 PM
Gerber Lambasts Saylor's Bitcoin Sale
Investment advisor Ross Gerber has fiercely criticized Michael Saylor for a perceived market "rug pull" after Strategy Inc. sold 32 Bitcoin, breaking the firm's famous "never sell" pledge for the first time since late 2022.
By Alex Dovbnya 6/4/2026, 5:21:41 PM