Wall Street pulls back from record highs as Middle East tensions rise and crude prices climb
Rising geopolitical tensions and oil prices could hinder economic growth, complicate monetary policy, and challenge crypto market stability. The post Wall Street pulls back from record highs as Middle East tensions rise and crude prices climb appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 8:36:15 AM
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah withdrawal from South Litani
The ceasefire's success could stabilize regional tensions, impacting crypto markets and potentially altering Lebanon's economic reliance on stablecoins. The post Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah withdrawal from South Litani appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 8:35:39 AM
Zcash was rumored to have stopped working – then it became crypto’s only winner
Zcash became the subject of a brief market scare after block explorers appeared to show that the privacy-focused blockchain had stopped producing blocks for several hours. By the time developers and infrastructure providers pushed back on the claim, the market had already moved in the opposite direction. ZEC was recently trading near $620, up...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 6/4/2026, 8:35:04 AM
Schwab Aims Crypto Custody at Its $5 Trillion Advisor Channel by 2027
Charles Schwab has switched on the first round-the-clock product in its history, letting clients trade select cryptocurrency futures nearly 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on its thinkorswim platforms. The futures cover bitcoin, ether, solana and ripple contracts, and they give clients price exposure without holding the underlying tokens. The...
By Damian Chmiel 6/4/2026, 8:32:34 AM
XRP Price To See Violent Discontinuous Repricing And $10 Could Only Be The Start
The XRP price performance over the years has been stunted by a number of factors, with the major one being the legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nevertheless, the community seems to have maintained its optimism, with many predicting that the altcoin is set to hit double-digits in the near future. The...
By Scott Matherson 6/4/2026, 8:30:39 AM
Bitdeer Breaks Ground on 100 MW Alberta Site With on-Site Gas Power
Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR) has started construction on a vertically integrated energy and computing facility in Alberta, advancing a project that reflects how bitcoin miners are increasingly pairing data centers with dedicated power generation as demand from AI workloads reshapes the market for electricity and digital infrastructure. This article...
By Guest Author 6/4/2026, 8:30:00 AM
XRP price analysis: Can bulls defend $1.14 after ETF outflows?
XRP trades near $1.18 after a 5.56% drop as whale selling, ETF outflows and weak technical signals put $1.10 and $0.84 in focus for traders.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 8:29:10 AM
Polymarket accused of changing settlement rules to void winning bet on Strategy Bitcoin sale
This incident could undermine trust in prediction markets, potentially deterring future participants and affecting market integrity. The post Polymarket accused of changing settlement rules to void winning bet on Strategy Bitcoin sale appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 6/4/2026, 8:27:18 AM
US Treasury to establish Bitcoin Reserve, urges CLARITY Act approval
The U.S. Treasury's Bitcoin Reserve plan and CLARITY Act push could redefine crypto regulation, boosting market confidence and Bitcoin's appeal. The post US Treasury to establish Bitcoin Reserve, urges CLARITY Act approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 8:24:16 AM
Alphabet raises $84.75B in upsized equity offering to fund massive AI buildout
Alphabet's massive AI investment signals a tech arms race, potentially reshaping global AI infrastructure and impacting market dynamics. The post Alphabet raises $84.75B in upsized equity offering to fund massive AI buildout appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 8:13:35 AM
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman distances firm from lobbying efforts during Capitol Hill visit
OpenAI's distancing from lobbying highlights the growing influence and strategic convergence of AI and crypto in shaping future regulations. The post OpenAI CEO Sam Altman distances firm from lobbying efforts during Capitol Hill visit appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 8:13:31 AM
President Trump considers ending Iran ceasefire if US troops killed
The potential end of the ceasefire could escalate US-Iran tensions, impacting regional stability and complicating US domestic politics. The post President Trump considers ending Iran ceasefire if US troops killed appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 8:12:51 AM
Bitcoin has lost its momentum trade, says Charles Schwab’s Jim Ferraioli
Bitcoin has fallen more than 16% over the past month even as the S&P 500 has gained 5%, a divergence that Charles Schwab says is being driven less by crypto-specific problems and more by investors chasing opportunities elsewhere. According to…
By Rony Roy 6/4/2026, 8:12:38 AM
Bybit Launches P2P Verified Advertiser Growth Program Offering Up to 400 USDT in Bi-Weekly Rewards
Bybit Launches P2P Verified Advertiser Growth Program Offering Up to 400 USDT in Bi-Weekly Rewards
By Chainwire 6/4/2026, 8:06:18 AM
Schwab's Thinkorswim Launches 24/7 XRP Futures Trading
Charles Schwab has significantly expanded its footprint in the digital asset derivatives market by launching 24/7 cryptocurrency futures trading on its popular thinkorswim platform.
By Alex Dovbnya 6/4/2026, 8:00:55 AM
Bitcoin Bull Michael Saylor Hints At Next Purchase With Cryptic Post
Strategy has about $900 million sitting in its USD reserve account, even as its stock takes a beating on Wall Street following the company’s first Bitcoin sale in years. Stock Slides As Investors Grow Uneasy MSTR shares dropped more than 9% on Tuesday, June 2, and are now down nearly 25% over the past month. […]
By Christian Encila 6/4/2026, 8:00:29 AM
Cardano slumps under 20 cents as Hoskinson says he is 'taking a break' after warning of ecosystem failures
Hoskinson's remarks followed a string of setbacks for the ecosystem, including the cancellation of Cardano's flagship conference and the shutdown of a prominent analytics platform.
By Sam Reynolds 6/4/2026, 7:59:58 AM
Goldman Sachs teams with Apex, Archax for tokenized real estate fund
The fund combines blockchain native issuance with established fund structures.
By Ian Allison 6/4/2026, 7:57:47 AM
Ethereum price near $1,780: Will oversold ETH bounce or break lower?
Ethereum price trades near $1,778 after a 5% drop as RSI turns oversold, $1,825 fails and analysts watch $1,700 and $1,500 as next support levels.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 7:53:21 AM
Ark Invest buys 267,582 shares of Google in $96M bet on Alphabet’s AI future
Ark Invest's strategic focus on AI infrastructure highlights a long-term commitment to tech innovation, influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment. The post Ark Invest buys 267,582 shares of Google in $96M bet on Alphabet’s AI future appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:50:36 AM
Polymarket says No for May, Yes for June after Strategy's recent bitcoin sale
UMA voters ruled that Strategy's June 1 disclosure counted for the June contract, even though the company said it sold bitcoin during the final week of May.
By Sam Reynolds 6/4/2026, 7:50:11 AM
Ethereum processes $9.92B in transactions on June 2, marking two-month high
Ethereum's transaction surge highlights the network's growing utility and resilience, despite ETH's stagnant price, underscoring crypto's complex dynamics. The post Ethereum processes $9.92B in transactions on June 2, marking two-month high appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:50:09 AM
XRP Could Crash Under $1 After Key Breakdown and Whales Exit: Analyst
The XRP ETFs were in the red as well yesterday for the first time in over a month.
By Jordan Lyanchev 6/4/2026, 7:49:37 AM
Pentagon reports 53% surge in defense orders amid Iran conflict
The surge in defense orders highlights escalating military-industrial activity, impacting global security dynamics and regulatory landscapes. The post Pentagon reports 53% surge in defense orders amid Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:49:34 AM
CLARITY Act vote more likely before August recess, says Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis has indicated that the Senate could take until August to complete work on the CLARITY Act as lawmakers continue assembling the final version of the crypto market structure bill. Speaking with journalist Eleanor Terrett, Lummis said a…
By Rony Roy 6/4/2026, 7:43:24 AM
Elon Musk poised to become first trillionaire with $1.7T SpaceX IPO
Musk's potential trillionaire status highlights the transformative impact of private space ventures on global wealth dynamics and innovation. The post Elon Musk poised to become first trillionaire with $1.7T SpaceX IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 7:33:59 AM
Worldcoin is an overlooked bet on the AI IPO wave: Maelstrom
Maelstrom predicts the WLD token will reach $5 by August, a gain of around 900% from current levels.
By Martin Young 6/4/2026, 7:32:29 AM
Bitmine Targets $300M in Preferred Stock to Stack More ETH, Yields 9.50%
Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) announced plans Wednesday to raise $300 million through a new 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock offering, its latest capital markets move to expand the world’s largest corporate ethereum treasury. The Offering The said it company filed a preliminary prospectus supplement with the SEC on June 3,...
By Jamie Redman 6/4/2026, 7:30:09 AM
How AI agents can transform DeFi trading without sacrificing user control
AI agents have moved from experimental tools to active participants in financial markets, and Neyro’s Andrew Isaacs has argued that decentralized finance could become one of the sectors where the technology proves its value most clearly. Over recent weeks, several…
By Rony Roy 6/4/2026, 7:29:23 AM
Donald Trump expects progress in Iran talks by week’s end, with crypto markets watching closely
The anticipated progress in Iran talks could reshape geopolitical dynamics, impacting global markets and intensifying crypto regulatory scrutiny. The post Donald Trump expects progress in Iran talks by week’s end, with crypto markets watching closely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:26:22 AM
CFTC scraps no-deny policy, allows settlements amid denials
The CFTC's policy shift may lead to increased settlements, streamlined regulatory processes, and reduced litigation, impacting market dynamics. The post CFTC scraps no-deny policy, allows settlements amid denials appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:26:19 AM
Worldcoin price surges 62% as Maelstrom sees AI IPO trade in WLD
Worldcoin price jumps 62% weekly as Maelstrom sees WLD reaching $5 by August, citing AI IPO demand, Eightco holdings and unlock cuts ahead.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 7:20:55 AM
Coinbase’s x402 has processed over 100 million transactions on Base
Blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis has reported that wallets interacting with Coinbase’s x402 protocol have generated more than 100 million transactions on Base since the payment standard launched, offering one of the clearest signs yet that machine-to-machine payments are beginning to…
By Rony Roy 6/4/2026, 7:17:14 AM
Real Finance Partners With Anchorage Digital to Address Fragmented Infrastructure for Institutional On-Chain Capital Markets
Real Finance, the EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain that’s purpose-built for real-world asset tokenization, and Anchorage Digital, which is the first federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, announced a strategic partnership alongside a qualified institutional custodian. The goal is to provide the regulated infrastructure necessary...
By Bridgit Murphy 6/4/2026, 7:14:17 AM
US House Democrats call for FTC probe into prediction markets
The lawmakers are also asking the FTC for information on whether it has plans to take investigative or enforcement action against prediction markets for possible deceptive practices.
By Stephen Katte 6/4/2026, 7:12:48 AM
Gantz backs US-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal, insists troops stay in Lebanon
Gantz's stance complicates long-term peace prospects, as troop presence in Lebanon suggests limited progress beyond a temporary ceasefire. The post Gantz backs US-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal, insists troops stay in Lebanon appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 7:05:01 AM
TD Bank Insider Masterminds $3,433,989 Fraud Scheme, Stealing Customer Information To Drain Accounts: DOJ
A former employee of TD Bank may spend decades behind bars after carrying out a bank fraud scheme that led to millions of dollars in losses. In a statement, the US Justice Department says that between January 2021 and May 2021, Cheungkin Lam, also known as Kelvin Lam, took advantage of his position at the […] The post TD Bank Insider Masterminds...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 6/4/2026, 7:04:42 AM
Trump downplays Iran war impact, claims economy remains strong
Ignoring economic impacts in military decisions heightens market uncertainty, potentially slowing crypto adoption amid geopolitical tensions. The post Trump downplays Iran war impact, claims economy remains strong appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:03:57 AM
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities
The ceasefire's success could stabilize regional tensions, impacting global markets and influencing geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East. The post Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting hostilities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 7:02:21 AM
JPMorgan Chase CEO Speaks Out Against Clarity Act, Says Banks Will Fight Bill in Upcoming Markup
The CEO of financial services titan JPMorgan Chase says banks will fight back against the CLARITY Act, the landmark crypto bill that seeks to establish a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and digital assets in the US. In a new interview, Jamie Dimon takes aim at the proposed legislation saying that it lacks adequate guardrails to […] The...
By Rhodilee Jean Dolor 6/4/2026, 7:01:50 AM
Zcash Fixes Critical Orchard Vulnerability As ZEC Holds $600 Support
Zcash has patched a dangerous vulnerability in its privacy-focused infrastructure that could have enabled double-spending, deploying an emergency network upgrade to prevent exploitation. Related Reading: Ethereum Ready For The ‘Final Dip’? Analysts Call For New Lows As Price Retests $1,900 Zcash Fixes Critical Bug With Emergency Upgrade On...
By Rubmar Garcia 6/4/2026, 7:00:50 AM
SEC’s 2026–2030 Plan Puts Crypto At The Center Of Its Regulatory Agenda
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again pointed to its goal of regulating the cryptocurrency industry in a way that the agency says can both support innovation and protect investors. In a draft plan covering fiscal years 2026 to 2030, the SEC places digital assets at the center of its regulatory agenda and […]
By Ronaldo Marquez 6/4/2026, 7:00:20 AM
About 67% of banned Anthropic accounts used AI to prep for cyberattacks
AI firm Anthropic mapped a year’s worth of AI-enabled cyber threats, finding that malicious actors are quickly becoming more dangerous with AI.
By Jesse Coghlan 6/4/2026, 6:59:45 AM
Compound Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can COMP Surge To $100?
The post Compound Price Prediction 2026, 2027 – 2030: Can COMP Surge To $100? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Story Highlights The live price of the COMP crypto is . The compound price could reach a maximum of $32 in 2026. This altcoin could surpass the $400 mark with a high of $412.66 by 2030. Compound is an autonomous interest-rate...
By Elena R 6/4/2026, 6:59:17 AM
Polymarket upholds ‘No’ ruling in disputed Strategy Bitcoin sale market
Polymarket has finalized a disputed prediction market with a “No” outcome after 98.6% of voting power backed the decision in a final UMA review, despite Strategy disclosing that it sold 32 Bitcoin before the market’s May 31 deadline. According to…
By Rony Roy 6/4/2026, 6:55:55 AM
Bitcoin Price Crash Today: Here’s Why BTC Could Fall to $54K
The post Bitcoin Price Crash Today: Here’s Why BTC Could Fall to $54K appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bitcoin price crash is beginning to look far more serious than a routine pullback. After losing the critical $72,000 support, BTC plunged below $64,000, triggering fresh panic across the crypto market and reviving fears of a deeper...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 6/4/2026, 6:53:48 AM
Bitcoin’s Safe-Haven Test: Why Gold Rose While BTC Sold Off
Spot gold rose to $4,574 while Bitcoin faced $733M ETF outflows, a $1.29B IBIT block trade, and $958.8M in liquidations. Why the safe‑haven gap widened.
By Elliot Veynor 6/4/2026, 6:51:27 AM
Whales Accumulate Millions in HYPE as Hyperliquid Defies Market Volatility—Is a 20% Breakout Next?
The post Whales Accumulate Millions in HYPE as Hyperliquid Defies Market Volatility—Is a 20% Breakout Next? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News While Bitcoin struggles to regain bullish momentum, Hyperliquid price continues to display remarkable strength, holding firmly above the newly established $72 support level. Following a massive 96%...
By Sahana Vibhute 6/4/2026, 6:50:28 AM
Weekly Crypto Report – 4th June 2026
Crypto Assets BTC Bitcoin came under heavy selling pressure this week, falling below the $70,000 mark and briefly testing the $61,000 zone as ETF outflows accelerated and geopolitical tensions weighed on risk assets. More than $2 billion has exited Bitcoin ETFs in recent weeks, while capital continues to rotate toward AI and semiconductor stocks....
By N/A 6/4/2026, 6:49:51 AM
U.S. House Democrats push FTC probe into prediction market ads
U.S. House Democrats urge FTC to probe prediction markets over ads that frame event contracts as sports betting despite financial-product claims.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 6:39:16 AM