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
Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud, reshaping activist short selling
The conviction may deter aggressive short-selling tactics, prompting stricter scrutiny on activist investors' market influence strategies. The post Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud, reshaping activist short selling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:39:11 AM
SpaceX, Anthropic prepare for major US IPOs amid investor scrutiny
The massive IPOs of SpaceX and Anthropic could strain market liquidity, prompting shifts in tech investments and heightened governance scrutiny. The post SpaceX, Anthropic prepare for major US IPOs amid investor scrutiny appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:38:10 AM
US asset managers fall as investors brace for private credit fund updates
Rising redemption requests in private credit funds could trigger asset sales at discounts, impacting institutional investors and market stability. The post US asset managers fall as investors brace for private credit fund updates appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:37:31 AM
Apyx's STRC collateralized stablecoin suffers a brief depeg. Protocol says its a feature, not bug
Apyx’s apxUSD stablecoin briefly slipped to 93 cents Wednesday.
By Omkar Godbole 6/4/2026, 6:35:17 AM
Coinbase Ventures Invests in ENA as Ethena Scales USDe Beyond $1B
Coinbase Ventures has purchased ENA on the open market as Coinbase and Ethena prepare to launch new onchain finance and savings products. The partnership could bring Ethena’s products to Coinbase’s user base of more than 100 million people. Coinbase Ventures Buys ENA as Ethena Targets 100M Coinbase Users Coinbase Ventures has taken a position in...
By Emmanuel Musa 6/4/2026, 6:30:46 AM
Bitcoin’s Massive Plunge Toward $61K Leaves Over $1.6B in Liquidations
Naturally, roughly $1.35 billion out of the entire amount was from longs.
By Jordan Lyanchev 6/4/2026, 6:19:17 AM
US Trade Representative proposes new tariffs on 12 countries over forced labor concerns
The proposed tariffs could strain international relations and disrupt global supply chains, impacting both adversaries and allies economically. The post US Trade Representative proposes new tariffs on 12 countries over forced labor concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:14:30 AM
United States, Israel, and Lebanon agree to ceasefire framework with conditions on Hezbollah withdrawal
The ceasefire framework's success hinges on Hezbollah's compliance, impacting regional stability and future diplomatic negotiations. The post United States, Israel, and Lebanon agree to ceasefire framework with conditions on Hezbollah withdrawal appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 6:14:05 AM
Bitcoin price slides below $63K as Iran tensions shake crypto markets
Bitcoin price fell below $63K as Iran tensions, ETF outflows and $1.1B liquidations pushed BTC near key support between $60K and $54K.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 6:13:53 AM
Movement’s Payments Pivot: Can MOVE Escape the Crowded Layer-2 Trap?
Movement pivot to stablecoin payments with licensed rails in the US, Canada and EU sets up a remittance push as MOVE unlocks add supply risk through summer.
By Ethan Caldwell 6/4/2026, 6:12:35 AM
Ethereum Crashing to 14-Month Low Is a ‘Screaming Buy-The-Dip Opportunity’ – Analyst
Ethereum prices have tanked to their lowest levels for more than a year as the crypto exodus continues.
By Jordan Lyanchev 6/4/2026, 6:04:47 AM
Brandt Warns Bitcoin Could Face 'Terminal Wash-Out'
Legendary chartist Peter Brandt has predicted that Bitcoin could suffer a devastating "terminal wash-out" with no market bottom in sight until October.
By Alex Dovbnya 6/4/2026, 6:01:08 AM
Bitcoin Falls Below $66K As Short-Term Holder Stress Reaches February Levels
Bitcoin has lost the $66,000 level as selling pressure and uncertainty intensify across a market that is now testing support levels not seen since the early stages of this year’s recovery. The breakdown is accelerating, and a CryptoQuant report has identified a specific pattern in the on-chain data that places the current selling in a historical...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 6/4/2026, 6:00:43 AM
Bitcoin Eyeing $60,000 Support As Iran Strikes Hammer Crypto Markets
Bitcoin traders are watching $60,000 after US-listed funds tied to the coin shed $519 million in a single day, extending a run of withdrawals that has shaken the market. The cryptocurrency dipped 4.5% on Wednesday to an intraday low of $65,700 before recovering to around $67,100. Related Reading: WLFI Raises Alert: Sanctioned Wallets Could Trigger...
By Christian Encila 6/4/2026, 6:00:29 AM
BTC, ETH, SOL and XRP ETFs bleed $4.4 billion over 13 sessions, only HYPE in green
BlackRock's IBIT shed another $342 million on Wednesday as ether, solana and XRP funds joined the redemption wave, leaving Hyperliquid's HYPE products as the only major crypto ETF category still pulling in net new money.
By Shaurya Malwa 6/4/2026, 5:59:08 AM
Kuwait Petroleum Company estimates 10-12 weeks to restore oil output after Hormuz reopens
Prolonged oil output recovery may sustain high crude prices, impacting inflation and potentially altering crypto market dynamics and rate cut expectations. The post Kuwait Petroleum Company estimates 10-12 weeks to restore oil output after Hormuz reopens appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:51:14 AM
Bitcoin Plunges to $65,000 as $1.8 Billion in Crypto Positions Are Liquidated
Bitcoin slid to a multi-month low near $65,000 on Wednesday, triggering roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations as $774 million in leveraged Bitcoin longs were flushed in a single day. The post Bitcoin Plunges to $65,000 as $1.8 Billion in Crypto Positions Are Liquidated appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 6/4/2026, 5:50:52 AM
Lovable signs multi-year deal with Google Cloud to expand usage 5x
Lovable's partnership with Google Cloud could accelerate AI-driven app development, influencing enterprise adoption and innovation in software creation. The post Lovable signs multi-year deal with Google Cloud to expand usage 5x appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:49:37 AM
Bitmine Immersion Technologies plans $300M preferred stock offering to buy more Ethereum
Bitmine's $300M stock offering highlights the risks of high-yield obligations amid volatile crypto markets and potential financial strain. The post Bitmine Immersion Technologies plans $300M preferred stock offering to buy more Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:48:56 AM
Charles Hoskinson says More Cardano Projects Will Die in 2026
The post Charles Hoskinson says More Cardano Projects Will Die in 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has issued a strong warning about the network’s future, saying more projects could shut down in the second half of 2026 as funding dries up and market conditions remain weak. The warning comes after...
By Rizwan Ansari 6/4/2026, 5:47:03 AM
John Lennox: Mathematics reveals a word-based universe, AGI challenges human identity, and transhumanism raises ethical dilemmas | The Diary of a CEO
Exploring AI's potential to redefine human identity and challenge ethical boundaries in the 21st century. The post John Lennox: Mathematics reveals a word-based universe, AGI challenges human identity, and transhumanism raises ethical dilemmas | The Diary of a CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:39:57 AM
Bitmine eyes dividend-paying preferred shares, echoing Strategy’s playbook
The move comes as Ether prices slumped to a 14-month low below $1,750 on Thursday.
By Martin Young 6/4/2026, 5:34:46 AM
George Santos Hyped His State of the Union Seat, Then Bet He Wouldn’t Show
Former U.S. congressman George Santos publicly promised he would attend President Trump’s State of the Union address in February, then quietly bet on Kalshi that he would not, according to people familiar with his trades. The prediction market froze his account and referred the case to two federal regulators, both of whom have opened...
By Luci Kelemen 6/4/2026, 5:30:48 AM
XRP Already Powers Real Banking Activity, Says Evernorth, With More Growth Expected
Evernorth says daily activity on the XRP Ledger has climbed to nearly 3 million transactions, up from about 1 million in mid-2025, and the firm is now pointing to banks and other financial companies as the next source of demand. Real Banks Are Moving In According to the XRP-focused treasury company, some of the busiest names on the network over...
By Christian Encila 6/4/2026, 5:30:18 AM
Wyoming targets AI data centers as Bitcoin mining power race grows
Wyoming set new AI data center rules as demand for power rises and Bitcoin miners expand into data center and HPC hosting markets.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 5:28:21 AM
Hyperliquid Price Forecast: ETF demand, capital rotation fuel HYPE rally as Bitcoin melts
Hyperliquid (HYPE) price sustains an upward trend near its all-time high of $75.76 on Thursday after posting 80% gains in May, while Bitcoin (BTC) retraces below $65,000, triggering a market-wide panic.
By N/A 6/4/2026, 5:28:07 AM
Broadcom loses over $250B in market value after revenue forecast disappoints Wall Street
The massive selloff highlights the precarious expectations in the AI semiconductor sector, signaling potential volatility for tech investors. The post Broadcom loses over $250B in market value after revenue forecast disappoints Wall Street appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:26:04 AM
SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 per share, targeting $75B raise and record $1.77T valuation
SpaceX's IPO could reshape market dynamics, influencing tech valuations and investor strategies with its unprecedented scale and AI integration. The post SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 per share, targeting $75B raise and record $1.77T valuation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:24:45 AM
Coinbase freezes $3M tied to Southeast Asia crypto fraud networks
Authorities around the world have been heavily targeting scam infrastructure this year, with joint actions involving the US, UAE, China, Austria and Albania.
By Stephen Katte 6/4/2026, 5:14:31 AM
Coinbase freezes $3M as DOJ hits Southeast Asia scam networks
Coinbase froze over $3M in crypto as DOJ, Meta, Microsoft and Starlink disrupted Southeast Asia scam networks and 1.4M online accounts.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 5:07:07 AM
Hyperliquid Surpasses Solana in Token Price as HYPE Hits Record $75
Hyperliquid's HYPE token hit a record $75.40 and overtook Solana's price on Wednesday, defying a market-wide selloff as perpetual futures volume and new staking funds drove demand. The post Hyperliquid Surpasses Solana in Token Price as HYPE Hits Record $75 appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Jos Oramas 6/4/2026, 5:06:46 AM
Benchmark raises two new funds totaling $2 billion, shifts focus to mature startups
Benchmark's shift to larger funds and growth-stage focus may reshape venture capital dynamics, attracting diverse investors and altering risk profiles. The post Benchmark raises two new funds totaling $2 billion, shifts focus to mature startups appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:02:17 AM
Cboe sets monthly ADV record of 22M options contracts in May 2026
Cboe's record options volume highlights a shift towards 24/7 trading and increased use of derivatives, impacting market dynamics and revenue. The post Cboe sets monthly ADV record of 22M options contracts in May 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:00:56 AM
Crypto Is A ‘Failed’ Asset Class, Says Renowned Economist
Economist and macro trader Alex Krüger has argued that “crypto” has largely failed as an asset class, even as blockchain-based adoption accelerates across stablecoins, tokenization, prediction markets, perps, AI and privacy-focused assets. In a post on X, Krüger drew a sharp distinction between the speculative crypto market of recent cycles and...
By Jake Simmons 6/4/2026, 5:00:42 AM
Premier League Crypto Sponsors Under Fire In UK Regulatory Warning
The UK’s financial watchdog has raised concerns to Premier League football clubs about sponsorships with unauthorized crypto firms. UK FCA Has Warned Premier League Football Clubs Over Crypto Sponsors According to a statement from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the regulator has written to football clubs in the country over concerns...
By Keshav Verma 6/4/2026, 5:00:21 AM
Bitcoin flash crash below $62K wipes out $1.8B in leveraged bets
The Bitcoin flash crash highlights the volatility and risks in leveraged crypto trading, potentially impacting investor confidence and market stability. The post Bitcoin flash crash below $62K wipes out $1.8B in leveraged bets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 6/4/2026, 4:45:15 AM
Paybis says stablecoins are taking over business payments
Paybis says 22.5% of businesses use or plan stablecoins for cross-border payments as B2B volume reaches 97.8% in early 2026, new data shows.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 4:43:30 AM
Agentic Payments Hit 100 Million Transactions on Base as Machine-to-Machine Commerce Gains Traction
Data from Chainalysis shows automated blockchain payments are gaining staying power, with rising transfer values and improving user retention. The post Agentic Payments Hit 100 Million Transactions on Base as Machine-to-Machine Commerce Gains Traction appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 6/4/2026, 4:40:38 AM
Microsoft reports major quantum computing gains with Atom Computing and EeroQ
Microsoft's quantum advancements could accelerate the need for post-quantum cryptography, impacting blockchain security and innovation. The post Microsoft reports major quantum computing gains with Atom Computing and EeroQ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:37:59 AM
European Parliament switches to Qwant search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push
The shift to Qwant highlights Europe's strategic move towards tech independence, potentially reshaping the digital landscape and market dynamics. The post European Parliament switches to Qwant search engine from Google in tech sovereignty push appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:37:18 AM
Hoskinson Warns of Cardano Shakeout as Market Pressure Threatens More Ecosystem Failures
TapTools' shutdown has reignited concerns about the health of Cardano's ecosystem as developers and businesses face mounting financial pressure. The post Hoskinson Warns of Cardano Shakeout as Market Pressure Threatens More Ecosystem Failures appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 6/4/2026, 4:35:55 AM
Crypto Crash Today: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $61,500; Analysts Divided
The post Crypto Crash Today: Bitcoin Price Drops Below $61,500; Analysts Divided appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market took a hit on Wednesday as Bitcoin plunged more than $2,000 in under an hour, briefly falling to $61,460 before recovering above $64,000. The move pushed Bitcoin below $63,000 for the first time since 24...
By Debashree Patra 6/4/2026, 4:33:11 AM
Community Clashes Over Strategy’s First Bitcoin Sale in 4 Years as MSTR Craters 7%
Strategy Inc. sold 32 bitcoin between May 26 and May 31 for roughly $2.5 million, its first disclosed net bitcoin disposal since December 2022, according to a June 1 Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For the first time in four years, Strategy founder Michael Saylor, the man who built […]
By Jamie Redman 6/4/2026, 4:30:50 AM
CFTC scraps no deny rule as crypto enforcement shift deepens
CFTC scraps no-deny settlement rule after SEC's May move, giving defendants more room to dispute agency claims in enforcement cases in 2026.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/4/2026, 4:14:58 AM
Wyoming governor signs executive order to guide AI data center development
Wyoming's AI data center initiative could boost economic growth, energy innovation, and job creation, while balancing resource management. The post Wyoming governor signs executive order to guide AI data center development appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:14:51 AM
Broadcom CEO expects AI demand to drive visibility through 2028
AI-driven demand boosts Broadcom's long-term growth prospects, highlighting the transformative impact of AI on the semiconductor industry. The post Broadcom CEO expects AI demand to drive visibility through 2028 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:12:13 AM
Over $7M In Crypto Scams Thwarted As Singapore Launches Second Crackdown
Over $7 million in potential losses has now been stopped across two back-to-back operations after Singapore’s Anti-Scam Centre and Cyber Investigation Branch joined forces with some of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges to intercept scams before victims lost their funds. Related Reading: $52M Ethereum Bet Comes As Tom Lee Says ETH Isn’t...
By Christian Encila 6/4/2026, 4:00:54 AM
Bleeding Bitcoin Holders Signal Stress — $60K Becomes Critical Battleground
Bitcoin’s futures market is flashing a warning that analysts say could mean more pain ahead. Open interest climbed to roughly 288,000 BTC even as prices fell, with funding rates holding positive at 0.083% — a sign that bullish bets remain in place despite the selloff, leaving the market exposed to another wave of forced liquidations. Related...
By Christian Encila 6/4/2026, 4:00:43 AM
XRP Price Takes Another Hit As Bitcoin-Led Weakness Spreads Across Crypto
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.20. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.1920 and $1.1950. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.20 zone. The price is now trading below $1.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.1950 on the...
By Aayush Jindal 6/4/2026, 3:58:14 AM