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
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 partners with Apex and Archax for tokenized real estate fund
Goldman Sachs' move into tokenized real estate could revolutionize asset management, enhancing liquidity and accessibility in global markets. The post Goldman Sachs partners with Apex and Archax for tokenized real estate fund 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
XRP Price Prediction For June 5
The post XRP Price Prediction For June 5 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News XRP has fallen to $1.14, landing within one cent of a price target an analyst had been projecting for months when XRP was trading near $1.50. The precision of that call gives the next set of targets significant weight among traders watching the token’s next move. The...
By Anjali Belgaumkar 6/4/2026, 5:21:32 PM
Bybit joins Western Union’s new USDPT network as stablecoin expands distribution
The exchange integration gives Western Union’s dollar-pegged token access to crypto market liquidity as payment providers accelerate their adoption of stablecoins.
By Sam Bourgi 6/4/2026, 5:21:27 PM
Coinbase Freezes $3M in Crypto as Scam Crackdown Hits Global Fraud Networks
Coinbase froze more than $3 million in crypto tied to Southeast Asian scam networks as federal officials expanded a wider fraud crackdown. The DOJ-backed effort also involved major tech companies, law enforcement agencies, and infrastructure providers. How Coinbase’s $3M Freeze Fits Into a Wider DOJ Scam Crackdown Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq:...
By Kevin Helms 6/4/2026, 5:16:04 PM
Reform UK raises £9.3M as crypto donors dominate funding
Reform UK's reliance on crypto donations highlights potential regulatory challenges and raises concerns about donor influence and transparency. The post Reform UK raises £9.3M as crypto donors dominate funding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:15:28 PM
Arthur Hayes dumps entire HYPE and NEAR positions after months of bullish calls
Hayes' exit signals potential volatility and reevaluation in crypto markets, highlighting macroeconomic and geopolitical risks impacting investor sentiment. The post Arthur Hayes dumps entire HYPE and NEAR positions after months of bullish calls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 5:15:27 PM
Insider Player Makes Big Reveal While Addressing Ongoing Drama Within the Ethereum Foundation
Institutional adoption of Ethereum is entering a new phase of market offense, looking past short-term price volatility and internal debates within the foundation. Joseph Chalom, CEO of Sharplink (Nasdaq: SBET) and former head of digital asset strategy at BlackRock, stated that Ethereum dominates global stablecoin settlement, tokenized real-world...
By Olivia Brooke 6/4/2026, 5:15:20 PM
JPMorgan warns CLARITY Act window may be closing fast
The chances of passing the CLARITY Act this year have narrowed as lawmakers face a crowded legislative calendar and unresolved disputes over key provisions, according to JPMorgan analysts. According to a report from JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, political…
By Lawrence Mondal 6/4/2026, 5:14:12 PM
XRP and XLM Prices Slide as ETF Outflows and Long Liquidations Shake Confidence
The post XRP and XLM Prices Slide as ETF Outflows and Long Liquidations Shake Confidence appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The party ended quickly for XRP and XLM. After attracting fresh attention in recent weeks, both cross-border payment tokens are now facing a wave of selling pressure that’s proving difficult to ignore. XRP has fallen...
By Yash Jain 6/4/2026, 5:12:16 PM
BlockDAG, Sudeng, Troll Sol, and Little Pepe: Breaking Down the Best Crypto Picks for Big Gains
The current digital asset environment places a heavy premium on projects that offer clear timelines and defined exit strategies. Retail participants are growing tired of open-ended roadmaps that fail to deliver tangible results. A distinct shift is occurring toward assets that provide structured payout dates and guaranteed liquidity events....
By Guest Author 6/4/2026, 5:02:18 PM
Bitcoin Four-Month Low: Why Geopolitical Risk Is Breaking the Range
Bitcoin’s $65,707 low and $1.9B liquidations reflect U.S.–Iran tensions, ETF outflows, and Mt. Gox moves. Here’s what’s breaking the range now.
By Idris Calloway 6/4/2026, 5:01:44 PM
Microsoft’s Quantum Breakthrough Brings Bitcoin Security Threat Closer
Tech giant Microsoft has unveiled Majorana 2, a topological quantum chip that has sent shivers down the crypto community. The new release could potentially hasten the Q-day timeline for digital asset holders. AI Boosts Quantum Computing Drive Microsoft has launched the Majorana 2, which it describes as a next-generation quantum chip. During its...
By Aliyu Pokima 6/4/2026, 5:00:52 PM
Bitcoin’s 4-Year Moving Average Shows Where The Market Bottom Lies Here
Crypto pundit Adam Livingston has pointed to Bitcoin’s 4-year moving average, which offers insights into where the leading crypto is likely to bottom in this bear market. This comes as BTC extends its decline and is now at risk of falling to the February 2026 low of $60,000. Pundit Points To Bitcoin’s 4-Year Moving Average […]
By Scott Matherson 6/4/2026, 5:00:09 PM
Bitcoin ETFs Face Historic Outflows: $4.33B Pulled in Record Streak
Bitcoin ETFs face record outflows, while short-term holders show capitulation. What does this mean for the market? Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By DailyCoin Team 6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Tron earns $604m, XRP waits on CLARITY Act while BlockDAG’s $0.001 buyback deal goes live
TRON revenue and XRP catalysts draw attention as investors compare opportunities across major crypto projects. Tron news today is centered on one of the most impressive revenue figures in the blockchain space, $604 million in network revenue, putting TRX firmly…
By Samuel Msiska 6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Smart Money Is Quietly Buying BDAG at $0.00000044 While SOL Bleeds and HYPE’s Surge Slows
Hyperliquid news today shows HYPE hitting a new ATH while the Solana price forecast signals a cautious consolidation. Discover why BlockDAG's Legacy Sale at $0.00000044 with a $0.001 buyback is the next crypto to explode right now. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
By Domas Ziemininkas 6/4/2026, 5:00:00 PM
Bitcoin network activity drops to a 7-year low as price weakens
Bitcoin has seen its network use fall to its weakest level in more than seven years as selling pressure and lower on-chain activity weigh on market confidence. Bitcoin Magazine data showed that the 60-day moving average of active Bitcoin addresses…
By Irene Mukiri 6/4/2026, 4:58:33 PM
Bitget Wallet launches World Cup prediction campaign with Polymarket
Bitget Wallet launches a Polymarket World Cup campaign for 90M users as tournament markets surpass $1.2B in volume. The post Bitget Wallet launches World Cup prediction campaign with Polymarket appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/4/2026, 4:54:55 PM
2026 is Crypto’s Coldest Winter Ever? Bloomberg Host Drops a Chilling Warning
The host of Bloomberg Odd Lots, Joe Weisenthal, has predicted that this bear market could be the coldest winter in the history of the digital currency market.
By Talha Arshad 6/4/2026, 4:53:23 PM
Strategy’s STRC backed apxUSD slips below peg during Bitcoin selloff
Apyx's unique collateral model highlights the risks and potential instability of non-fiat-backed stablecoins during market volatility. The post Strategy’s STRC backed apxUSD slips below peg during Bitcoin selloff appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:50:32 PM
TSMC eyes chip price hikes as AI demand drives 30% revenue growth forecast
TSMC's strategic price hikes could ripple through tech and crypto sectors, impacting production costs and potentially reshaping market dynamics. The post TSMC eyes chip price hikes as AI demand drives 30% revenue growth forecast appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/4/2026, 4:48:25 PM
Who Sold Bitcoin During the Crash? Coinshares Reveals Who’s Really Selling Bitcoin ETFs
Professional investors cut their bitcoin ETF exposure sharply during the first quarter of 2026, but fresh filings show banks, advisors, and sovereign entities continued adding positions despite a deep market downturn. The Great Bitcoin ETF Shakeout, Coinshares Shows Which Investors Lost Conviction According to a recent report from Coinshares...
By Jamie Redman 6/4/2026, 4:45:22 PM
Ripple Price Forecast: XRP heads toward $1.00 as risk-off mood persists
Ripple (XRP) edges lower, trading around $1.15 at the time of writing on Thursday, its lowest price since February 6.
By N/A 6/4/2026, 4:45:00 PM