Bitcoin faces an 'identity crisis' and DeFi devs need to stop acting like tech bros
Solstice Labs CEO Ben Nadareski says developers must act like financial managers to win back institutional trust amid ongoing security exploits.
By Olivier Acuna 6/2/2026, 4:15:58 PM
‘The Jury Got It Wrong’: Citron’s Andrew Left Convicted of Securities Fraud
Andrew Left, the prominent short seller behind Citron Research, was found guilty of securities fraud by a U.S. federal jury, which convicted him on 13 of 17 counts after a three-week trial in Los Angeles. A Landmark Case Over Posts and Trades A Los Angeles federal jury found Andrew Left, the 55-year-old founder of Citron […]
By Shiraz Jagati 6/2/2026, 4:12:44 PM
Bitcoin Price Falls To $67,000 And Breaks The Map For Bulls—Here’s What Happens Next
The Bitcoin price fell hard on Tuesday, hitting $67,289—its lowest level since April—reshaping sentiment toward a more bearish outlook as bulls lose key support zones. CoinGecko data shows the selloff isn’t isolated to one timeframe. Bitcoin has retraced across all-time horizons, reflecting widespread bearish sentiment and persistent selling...
By Ronaldo Marquez 6/2/2026, 4:11:51 PM
Franklin Templeton brings BENJI tokenized funds onto MoonPay
The partnership could accelerate institutional adoption of tokenized finance, enhancing liquidity and efficiency in digital asset markets. The post Franklin Templeton brings BENJI tokenized funds onto MoonPay appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 6/2/2026, 4:09:11 PM
Coinbase expands stablecoin push with investment in ProShares’ IQMM ETF
Coinbase invests in ProShares IQMM ETF to support GENIUS Act stablecoin reserves as demand for compliant infrastructure grows. The post Coinbase expands stablecoin push with investment in ProShares’ IQMM ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/2/2026, 4:06:12 PM
Altcoins Gain $4B Despite Bitcoin Sell-Off, Analyst Sees Bullish Shift
The analyst noted an unusual setup where altcoins stopped reacting to BTC weakness, calling the market exhausted and likely a turning point.
By Wayne Jones 6/2/2026, 4:05:31 PM
Hyperliquid predicted 80% of oil move before traditional exchanges opened, says expert report
TD Securities says "perpetual futures" are exploding beyond crypto as platforms like Hyperliquid outpace traditional Wall Street exchanges on everything from pre-IPO tech stocks to weekend oil trading.
By Helene Braun 6/2/2026, 4:02:08 PM
Bitcoin Slides Below $70K: Did Mt. Gox Play a Role?
Market fragility exposed as Bitcoin falls on ETF outflows, liquidations, and Mt. Gox transfers Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Alex Costa 6/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
BlockDAG’s Final Hours at $0.00000012 Spark Record Buying Activity! Latest Worldcoin News & Render Price Prediction Trends Inside
Crypto traders are tracking several major developments across the market. Recent Worldcoin news has focused on the project’s digital identity expansion and renewed market activity. At the same time, Render price prediction discussions continue to revolve around whether growing AI demand can translate into sustained network growth. Each project is...
By Sponsored Content 6/2/2026, 4:00:00 PM
Building DeFi in 2026: Top 7 API Providers Behind Modern On-Chain Products
DeFi APIs sit underneath every wallet, dashboard, and trading bot in on-chain finance. They feed the prices users see and the positions wallets track. They also drive the routing logic behind swap aggregators. AI agents executing trades in 2026 rely on the same data layer.
By Crypto Daily 6/2/2026, 3:52:29 PM
Bitcoin plunges below $68K as market selloff triggers over $1B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell below $68K as over $1B in liquidations, ETF outflows, and crypto stock losses deepened market pressure. The post Bitcoin plunges below $68K as market selloff triggers over $1B in liquidations appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/2/2026, 3:49:39 PM
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
By Cointelegraph 6/2/2026, 3:46:14 PM
Strive Buys 2,500 Bitcoin, Holdings Reach 19K BTC as $4.2B Funding Plan Advances
Strive purchased 2,500 bitcoin, raising its holdings to 19,000 BTC, while also expanding cash reserves. The company is positioning itself for future funding growth, boosting flexibility for operations, acquisitions, and treasury activity. Strive Grows Its Bitcoin Treasury While Building a Larger Cash Cushion A June 2 filing with the U.S....
By Kevin Helms 6/2/2026, 3:41:25 PM
Here's how one decentralized cloud provider says private citizens can make money from AI
Titan Network says its crowdsourced computing network has signed tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba as clients, saving them as much 75% on AI costs.
By Olivier Acuna 6/2/2026, 3:36:36 PM
How One Crypto Founder Is Using XRP To Build The Future Of Finance
Flare Founder Hugo Philion has revealed how his network is utilizing XRP in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This includes wrapping the XRP token, which enables users to deploy it on DeFi platforms to earn yield. Flare Founder Breaks Down How They Use XRP For DeFi In an ‘XRP in One Minute’ episode, Philion stated […]
By Scott Matherson 6/2/2026, 3:30:30 PM
Zama accelerates compliance after court lifts $12.5M USDC freeze
Privacy protocol Zama says it will accelerate compliance measures after a court lifted a $12.5 million USDC freeze tied to an unrelated legal dispute.
By Christina Comben 6/2/2026, 3:28:08 PM
BlackRock Moves $425 Million in Another Bitcoin Sale
BlackRock makes huge Bitcoin deposit in suspected sell attempt as rising selling pressure continues to push institutional clients to hold back their investments.
By Caroline Amosun 6/2/2026, 3:25:05 PM
Gary Vaynerchuk says AI is creating the biggest opportunity ever for entrepreneurs
AI is reshaping business faster than most leaders realize, and Gary Vaynerchuk argues the biggest winners will be creative builders willing to adapt.
By AI Boost 6/2/2026, 3:24:52 PM
XRP to $1 Roadmap: Analyzing Key Triangle Pattern Break That Triggers Deep Summer Slump
XRP breaks below its $1.30 triangle support, putting the $1 roadmap back on the menu for bears.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 6/2/2026, 3:20:00 PM
U.S. stocks are pulling capital away from Bitcoin: Binance Research
Bitcoin has fallen below $70,000 as capital continues to flow toward a narrow group of high-performing U.S. equity sectors, according to a new analysis from Binance Research. According to Binance Research, the CBOE Dispersion Index recently reached 42, its third-highest…
By Rony Roy 6/2/2026, 3:19:48 PM
86% Long Liquidation Wave Exposes Bitcoin’s Breakdown Below $68K as ETF Pressure Builds
Bitcoin’s slide toward $68,000 on Tuesday reflected a sharp risk-off reset as exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemptions, Strategy’s rare bitcoin sale, and a heavy derivatives flush hit traders at the same time. Market data placed bitcoin’s low at $67,521 on Bitstamp’s one-hour chart as of June 2, with the asset falling from the roughly $73,900 area...
By Jamie Redman 6/2/2026, 3:15:43 PM
Hyperliquid is beating ethereum in trading volume on some days as big money rotates, says FalconX
Institutional investors are ditching range-bound bitcoin and ether for Hyperliquid as the decentralized platform wins over hedge funds with massive liquidity and early access to hot markets, according to Joshua Lim, head of markets at FalconX.
By Helene Braun 6/2/2026, 3:11:16 PM
Bitcoin flash crash below $68,000 triggers around $400 million in liquidation in under an hour
Today's sudden Bitcoin slide under $68,000 forced a rapid unwind across crypto derivatives markets, erasing nearly $400 million in leveraged positions in one hour as traders who had bet on further gains were caught by the move. Data from CryptoSlate shows that Bitcoin fell more than 5%, dropping from $71,765 to $67,895, its lowest level since […]...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 6/2/2026, 3:10:37 PM
NBA Finals 2026 Betting Guide: Odds, Markets, and Best Sportsbooks
Complete NBA Finals 2026 betting guide covering Spurs vs Knicks odds, schedule, betting markets, strategies, and the best sportsbooks for NBA Finals wagering.
By Crypto Daily 6/2/2026, 3:09:27 PM
Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: Differences, Security & Which One Is Better
In 2026, crypto hackers stole over $2.5 billion from digital wallets — and 80% of those losses could have been prevented with the right wallet setup. Here's the hard truth: your crypto isn't safe just because you "have a wallet." Where you store it, how you protect your keys, and whether you're using hot or cold storage make the difference between...
By Jakkk 6/2/2026, 3:07:21 PM
XRP Back in a Zone It Has Entered Only 4 Times in 13 Years: What Happened The Last 3 Times
XRP has slipped back into an oversold zone it has visited only four times in its 13-year history, with each prior entry leading to a significant move. Well-known market analyst Cryptollica was first to call the public's attention to this development, confirming that the XRP RSI on the monthly timeframe has dropped to an extremely rare undervalued...
By Mark Brennan 6/2/2026, 3:04:21 PM
Georgia targets illegal crypto mining in Mestia crackdown: Report
Georgia will reportedly install electricity meters across Mestia to curb illegal crypto mining after officials blamed miners for grid strain and outages.
By Zoltan Vardai 6/2/2026, 3:02:29 PM
How Crypto Media Discovery Shifted From Search to AI Answers
How crypto media discovery shifted from search to AI answers. An Outset Data Pulse analysis of the measured channel shift: 25.6% of US discovery is now AI-driven, the bimodal threshold effect, and how the pattern differs across regions.
By Crypto Daily 6/2/2026, 3:01:31 PM
Why RLUSD Could Be One of the Biggest Catalysts for XRP Adoption
Jake Claver recently suggested that Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD could become one of the strongest drivers of XRP adoption. Claver, who serves as the Chairman of Digital Ascension Group (DAG), insisted that RLUSD actually benefits XRP despite concerns that the stablecoin competes with XRP as a bridge asset. Visit Website
By Mark Brennan 6/2/2026, 3:00:49 PM
Ethereum Signals Strength As Citigroup Eyes $5.5 Trillion Tokenized Asset Boom
Ethereum’s funding rate climbed to its highest level since August 23, 2025 on May 31, even as the token slipped below the $2,000 mark. The move pointed to heavy long positioning, and that crowding showed up again on June 1 when about $84 million in long ETH bets were wiped out. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces Prolonged Downtrend Through 2027,...
By Christian Encila 6/2/2026, 3:00:36 PM
Capital B proposes €5 billion stock issuance to fatten Bitcoin treasury
Capital B has sought shareholder approval to authorize up to €5 billion in new equity issuance and €116 billion in credit instruments as the French Bitcoin treasury company pushes for additional capital to expand its Bitcoin holdings. According to Alexandre…
By Rony Roy 6/2/2026, 2:56:34 PM
Liquidations Surpass $1B as Bitcoin (BTC) Tanks Below $68K
Naturally, almost all wrecked positions were longs.
By Jordan Lyanchev 6/2/2026, 2:48:47 PM
Georgia targets illegal crypto mining after Mestia power surge
Georgia will install meters in Mestia after officials said illegal crypto mining drove 2025 power use to 133M kWh and caused $9.4M losses.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/2/2026, 2:45:44 PM
Kaiko acquires Amberdata in blockchain data consolidation push
Kaiko acquired Amberdata to expand its institutional crypto data platform with derivatives analytics, onchain tools and AI-powered research.
By Zoltan Vardai 6/2/2026, 2:43:46 PM
Bitcoin Plummets Under $69,000: Peter Brandt Names Only Trigger That Changes Bearish Outlook
Veteran trader Peter Brandt sets a key threshold to reverse his bearish bias for Bitcoin as the flagship cryptocurrency dips below $69,000.
By Gamza Khanzadaev 6/2/2026, 2:41:00 PM
Charles Schwab Targets 2027 Crypto Trading and Custody Launch for Financial Advisors
Charles Schwab is preparing to offer crypto spot trading and custody services to financial advisors by mid-2027. The move would give advisory clients a regulated way to buy, sell, and hold digital assets through one of the largest U.S. brokerage platforms. Charles Schwab Prepares Regulated Crypto Access for Advisory Clients Charles Schwab is...
By Emmanuel Musa 6/2/2026, 2:40:31 PM
Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears
Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range, Down 13% in a Week Amid ETF Outflows and Market Fears Bitcoin price fell below $68,000 amid a mix of symbolic selling by Strategy, heavy ETF outflows, renewed Mt. Gox activity, and rising geopolitical tension tied to Iran–U.S. developments. This post Bitcoin Price Crashes to $67,000 Range,...
By Micah Zimmerman 6/2/2026, 2:38:24 PM
Why Bitcoin ETFs are seeing record outflows
Bitcoin ETFs posted a record 9-day outflow streak as $2.8B left and IBIT lost $2B. Here’s why it happened and what it means for BTC.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/2/2026, 2:30:06 PM
Cardano price breaks down from major support, can bulls defend $0.20?
Cardano price has broken below a major multi-year support level as governance disputes, weak network activity, and a deteriorating macro backdrop pushed ADA to its lowest levels in years. According to data from crypto.news, Cardano (ADA) price was trading near…
By Rony Roy 6/2/2026, 2:30:00 PM
10 Best Crypto Wallets for Beginners in 2026
Cryptocurrency adoption continues to accelerate in 2026, bringing millions of new users into the crypto space for the first time. As more investors buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and emerging altcoins, one question has become increasingly important: where should you store your crypto safely? Visit Website
By Lele Jima 6/2/2026, 2:20:24 PM
Virtu Financial Ireland Gets MiCA Approval and CASP License for EU Crypto Services
Virtu Financial Inc said its Irish subsidiary has received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, allowing it to operate crypto-asset services across all 27 EU member states. The authorization was granted to Virtu Financial Ireland Limited. It enables the firm to provide regulated digital asset services,...
By Tareq Sikder 6/2/2026, 2:15:04 PM
HIVE Bitcoin holdings drop by 331 BTC in Q1, reports record $298M revenue
HIVE reduced its Bitcoin holdings to 150 BTC while annual revenue climbed to $297.8 million, driven by growth in mining and AI computing.
By Helen Partz 6/2/2026, 2:14:02 PM
NY Lawsuit Served a 2011 Bitcoin Wallet — Owner Moves $2.54M to Prove It’s Not Abandoned
A bitcoin wallet, silent since March 27, 2011, moved 35.55 BTC worth approximately $2.54 million on June 2, 2026, not too long after being named as a defendant in a New York court case that claims nearly 3.8 million dormant bitcoins are legally abandoned property. The Move Noah Doe Likely Did Not Expect Galaxy Research […]
By Jamie Redman 6/2/2026, 2:10:16 PM
How to better understand bitcoin’s perpetual identity crisis
Here, Bailey unpacks the uncertainty surrounding the original cryptocurrency’s nature, which creates inconsistent market behavior.
By Steve Bailey 6/2/2026, 2:08:52 PM
HIVE Bitcoin holdings fall as revenue jumps to record $298M
HIVE reported $297.8M FY2026 revenue as Bitcoin holdings fell to 150 BTC and AI computing revenue nearly doubled to $19.5M.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/2/2026, 2:07:44 PM
Why a $150M Polymarket bet could pay the side that appeared to lose
A nearly $150 million prediction market has devolved into chaos after the platform Polymarket moved to deny payouts to traders who accurately predicted that corporate treasury firm Strategy would sell a portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The dispute centers on a fundamental disconnect between when an event occurs and when it is publicly disclosed,...
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo 6/2/2026, 2:05:41 PM
How high can NEAR price go in June?
NEAR has rebounded from a key historical support zone, reviving a bullish fractal that preceded 2,375% and 900% rallies in previous cycles.
By Yashu Gola 6/2/2026, 2:04:12 PM
Bitcoin extends losses below $69K as Fed’s Hammack warns sticky inflation may force rate hike
Rising interest rates could dampen investment in cryptocurrencies, impacting market stability and investor confidence. The post Bitcoin extends losses below $69K as Fed’s Hammack warns sticky inflation may force rate hike appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 6/2/2026, 2:01:50 PM
Solana Takes Aim At Hyperliquid With Push For Fully Onchain Perps
Solana Foundation is moving to back teams building fully onchain perpetual futures, setting up a clear challenge to the market structure that has powered Hyperliquid’s rapid rise. The initiative targets one of crypto’s most lucrative trading segments: perps, where volume still sits largely on centralized exchanges or hybrid venues. Solana Vs....
By Jake Simmons 6/2/2026, 2:00:59 PM
Key Reasons Behind Bitcoin Price Breakdown Below $70k
With today’s drop of 3.3%, the Bitcoin price breaks below $70,000 and triggers $270 million in long liquidation.…
By Sahil Mahadik 6/2/2026, 2:00:54 PM