Top 10 Layer-2 Blockchain Cryptos in June 2026
Layer-2 (L2) solutions are blockchain scaling technologies built on top of Layer-1 (L1) networks to improve transaction speed, reduce fees, and enhance overall efficiency. Instead of processing every transaction directly on the main blockchain, L2 protocols handle transactions off-chain or bundle multiple transactions together before settling them...
By N/A 6/9/2026, 7:38:11 AM
New XRP Lending Protocol Gets Formal Verification In Push For Safer DeFi
RippleX Developers said formal verification work on the XRP Ledger is moving from the long-running Payment Engine to newer native DeFi protocols, including Single Asset Vault and the upcoming Lending Protocol, marking a shift toward proving protocol correctness before high-stakes features are shipped. In a June 8 post, Vito Tumas, writing for...
By Jake Simmons 6/9/2026, 7:30:33 AM
The XRP Dream Has Changed: Why A Rally To $10 Could Happen Despite Disappointment
After long years of muted performance, the XRP price had rebounded in 2024, pushing close to its $3.8 all-time high, but not quite hitting the mark. This comes after the legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ended in 2024, triggering a wave of recovery. Since then, though, the XRP price seems to have hit a...
By Scott Matherson 6/9/2026, 7:30:01 AM
Metaplanet weighs stock repurchases after mNAV falls to 0.92x
Metaplanet has reiterated that share buybacks remain a potential capital allocation tool after its mNAV ratio fell to 0.92x, a level the company says could support accretive purchases for shareholders. According to a June 9 post from Metaplanet CEO Simon…
By Rony Roy 6/9/2026, 7:29:15 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon as Fight to Overturn FTX Conviction Continues
After failing to secure a new trial, the former FTX chief is pursuing presidential clemency while remaining behind bars. The post Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon as Fight to Overturn FTX Conviction Continues appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 6/9/2026, 7:29:10 AM
THORChain sets 11-step restart plan after $10.7M hack
THORChain asks validators to approve v3.19.0, adding vault quarantine and TSS checks before signing, liquidity actions and trading resume.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/9/2026, 7:25:22 AM
Dormant 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Awakens, Undercutting $285 Billion ‘Abandoned BTC’ Lawsuit
A long-inactive Bitcoin address moved millions in BTC after being targeted in a legal claim seeking ownership of thousands of dormant wallets. The post Dormant 2011 Bitcoin Wallet Awakens, Undercutting $285 Billion ‘Abandoned BTC’ Lawsuit appeared first on Crypto News Australia.
By Rachel Lourdesamy 6/9/2026, 7:20:24 AM
China exports expected to rise 15% in May as front-loaded orders and chip demand surge
China's May 2026 exports are forecast to grow 15% YoY as front-loaded orders and surging semiconductor demand reshape trade flows across Asia. The post China exports expected to rise 15% in May as front-loaded orders and chip demand surge appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 7:19:34 AM
Explosions rock central Tehran as Israel and Iran trade airstrikes, rattling crypto markets
The escalation highlights geopolitical tensions' impact on crypto markets, underscoring the vulnerability of exchanges in conflict zones. The post Explosions rock central Tehran as Israel and Iran trade airstrikes, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 7:19:18 AM
Chainlink Price Forecast: Renewed capital inflows support LINK’s mild recovery
Chainlink (LINK) price hovers near $8.00 at press time on Tuesday, reflecting a mild recovery after hitting a two-year low of $6.99 on Saturday.
By N/A 6/9/2026, 7:13:07 AM
Cardano can ‘run the world’ with 4 pillars, Charles Hoskinson says
Charles Hoskinson says Cardano's four pillars can cut global trust costs, but weak ADA prices and falling TVL now test the wider vision too.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/9/2026, 7:10:23 AM
Worldcoin Rival Humanity Protocol’s Token Crashes 88% as $30M Wallet Drain Sparks Security Panic
Humanity Protocol urged users to avoid bridges and liquidity pools.
By Chayanika Deka 6/9/2026, 7:10:07 AM
Solana Could Be Near a Bottom: Here’s What The Data Says
The post Solana Could Be Near a Bottom: Here’s What The Data Says appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Solana may be flashing one of its biggest recovery signals in weeks. After a painful correction that wiped out bullish momentum across altcoins, SOL suddenly bounced more than 3%, just as traders started spotting signs of exhaustion in the...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 6/9/2026, 7:05:30 AM
HALO Stocks Primed To Emerge As ‘Structural Winners’ and Key Long-Term Investments: Goldman Sachs Equity Strategist
Investors should consider “HALO” stocks for longer-term investments, according to a Goldman Sachs equity strategist. HALO stands for “Heavy Assets, Low Obsolescence” and is a strategy that involves investing in stocks associated with sectors considered resilient to disruptions from artificial intelligence. Sharon Bell, a senior European equity...
By Conor Devitt 6/9/2026, 7:04:01 AM
Can the Bank of Japan’s 1% rate hike spark another crypto selloff?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under renewed macro scrutiny after reports indicated that the Bank of Japan is preparing to raise its benchmark interest rate to 1.0% from 0.75% at its June 15–16 policy meeting. Japanese financial newspaper Nikkei…
By Rony Roy 6/9/2026, 7:03:38 AM
Imprisoned FTX Mastermind Sam Bankman-Fried Officially Files for Presidential Pardon
Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has officially submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, according to records listed on the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Pardon Attorney website. DOJ records indicate the request for “pardon after completion of sentence” was submitted in 2026 and is...
By Daily Hodl Staff 6/9/2026, 7:01:53 AM
ERCOT warns of blackout risks as data centers and crypto miners trip offline during grid disturbances
The instability of Texas's power grid due to data centers and crypto miners could hinder economic growth and increase regulatory pressures. The post ERCOT warns of blackout risks as data centers and crypto miners trip offline during grid disturbances appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:56:31 AM
Top Three Altcoins To Stack Amid ‘Bitcoin is Dead’ Narrative
The post Top Three Altcoins To Stack Amid ‘Bitcoin is Dead’ Narrative appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As Bitcoin struggles near key support levels and bearish sentiment spreads across the crypto market, one analyst says the latest wave of “Bitcoin is dead” headlines may actually be signaling opportunity for altcoins rather than danger....
By Debashree Patra 6/9/2026, 6:56:21 AM
Strategy shareholders approve semi-monthly dividends for STRC, first payment set for July 15
The shift to semi-monthly dividends may stabilize STRC's market price by reducing ex-dividend volatility, potentially enhancing liquidity. The post Strategy shareholders approve semi-monthly dividends for STRC, first payment set for July 15 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:55:07 AM
Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 on strong jobs data
Delayed rate cuts may sustain tighter financial conditions, impacting investment strategies and potentially curbing speculative asset growth. The post Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut forecast to 2027 on strong jobs data appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:55:05 AM
Ethereum price nears $1,700, can BitMine buying stop a $1,500 retest?
Ethereum trades near $1,691 as bearish MACD and Aroon readings keep $1,500 support in focus, while BitMine adds 126,971 ETH on weakness now.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/9/2026, 6:50:57 AM
Over 200 crypto firms push Senate to pass CLARITY Act
Crypto lobby groups representing hundreds of organizations urged Senate leaders in a letter to schedule a vote on a key crypto bill ahead of the midterms.
By Jesse Coghlan 6/9/2026, 6:43:36 AM
AI agents with crypto could escape and become ‘unstoppable,’ experts warn
Autonomous AI and crypto could have “far-reaching consequences for users and the financial system,” IC3 researchers said.
By Martin Young 6/9/2026, 6:41:52 AM
Saudi Arabia slashes July oil prices for Asia by $6 as demand cools
Saudi Arabia's price cut signals shifting power dynamics in global oil markets, highlighting Asia's growing influence and demand uncertainties. The post Saudi Arabia slashes July oil prices for Asia by $6 as demand cools appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:31:35 AM
Iran launches missile attack on Israel, rattling crypto markets as Bitcoin slides
The escalation heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and investor sentiment, with potential long-term economic repercussions. The post Iran launches missile attack on Israel, rattling crypto markets as Bitcoin slides appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:31:23 AM
Sahara AI Token Falls 60% After Large Wallet Transfers Spark Concerns
The post Sahara AI Token Falls 60% After Large Wallet Transfers Spark Concerns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Sahara AI dropped as much as 60%, falling from $0.038 to $0.0129 before recovering to around $0.016. Trading volume reached $250 million across exchanges, including Binance. The selloff followed on-chain transfers of 600 million...
By Qadir AK 6/9/2026, 6:29:01 AM
Circle launches cirBTC on Ethereum with 1:1 Bitcoin backing
Circle has launched cirBTC on Ethereum, introducing a wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by BTC and supported by onchain reserve verification through Chainlink Proof of Reserve. According to Circle, cirBTC is now live on Ethereum and is designed to bring…
By Rony Roy 6/9/2026, 6:28:29 AM
Ethereum Technical Analysis Report – 9th June 2026
Here is a technical analysis of ETH/USDT on a daily timeframe: Market Overview Ethereum (ETH/USDT) is currently trading around $1,668 on the daily timeframe after experiencing a sharp bearish breakdown below the key $2,000 psychological support level. The decline accelerated significantly during the first week of June, resulting in one of the...
By N/A 6/9/2026, 6:20:38 AM
CLARITY Act backers press Senate as odds of passage decline
More than 200 crypto companies and industry organizations have urged the U.S. Senate to bring the CLARITY Act to a floor vote as concerns over the bill’s shrinking legislative window have intensified. According to crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto,…
By Rony Roy 6/9/2026, 6:15:45 AM
Bitcoin rebound highlights discount but $162M bid liquidity points to downside risk
Bitcoin's recovery highlights investors' belief that BTC is discounted, but weak futures market activity could slow the rebound.
By Biraajmaan Tamuly 6/9/2026, 6:15:15 AM
Bitcoin drops 35% amid US-Iran tensions, market volatility
Geopolitical tensions heighten market volatility, prompting risk-averse behavior and challenging Bitcoin's stability and growth prospects. The post Bitcoin drops 35% amid US-Iran tensions, market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/9/2026, 6:09:28 AM
Galaxy Digital lowers odds of CLARITY Act passage to 60% as deadline nears
The reduced odds of the CLARITY Act passing highlight the challenges of legislative timing, potentially delaying regulatory certainty for digital assets. The post Galaxy Digital lowers odds of CLARITY Act passage to 60% as deadline nears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:05:58 AM
Hoskinson: Cardano Can 'Run the World'
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has boldly claimed that his blockchain is uniquely equipped to become the foundational operating system for the globe.
By Alex Dovbnya 6/9/2026, 6:05:57 AM
Foreign investors offload $62B in South Korean stocks as KOSPI drops 8%
The shift in stock ownership to domestic investors may increase market volatility and influence South Korea's economic resilience. The post Foreign investors offload $62B in South Korean stocks as KOSPI drops 8% appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:04:56 AM
Israel and Iran exchange air strikes as ceasefire falters, rattling crypto markets
The renewed conflict underscores geopolitical instability's impact on financial markets, highlighting crypto's vulnerability to global tensions. The post Israel and Iran exchange air strikes as ceasefire falters, rattling crypto markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 6:04:06 AM
Bitmine Makes Largest Ethereum Purchase Of 2026 As Tom Lee Dismisses Market Selloff
Bitmine, the world’s largest Ethereum treasury, has ramped up its ETH buying during the latest crypto market correction, making the company’s largest purchase of 2026 to date. Related Reading: Analyst Charts Ethereum Long-Term Roadmap To $16,000 – There’s No Need To Panic Bitmine Doubles Down On Ethereum On Monday, Bitmine Immersion Technologies...
By Rubmar Garcia 6/9/2026, 6:00:56 AM
Bitcoin Is Going According To Plan: Analyst Who Predicted $59,000 Reveals What’s Next
Despite the Bitcoin crash to $59,000 triggering extreme fear across the crypto market, not everyone is worried about the move. For some, this move was expected and means that the cryptocurrency’s price is actually going according to plan. One of those who sees this move as a good thing is crypto analyst Alex Mason, who […]
By Scott Matherson 6/9/2026, 6:00:06 AM
Is Bitcoin Bottoming Out? Long-Term Indicators Shift as Short-Term Pain Persists: Fidelity
Bitcoin is sliding deeper into bear market territory, flashing signals that have previously been close to market bottoms.
By Martin Young 6/9/2026, 5:57:56 AM
Humanity Protocol Exploit Triggers 90% Token Crash as $30 Million Drained
The post Humanity Protocol Exploit Triggers 90% Token Crash as $30 Million Drained appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Humanity Protocol, a Layer-2 blockchain focused on digital identity for Web3, is facing a major setback after a security breach. The attack, linked to compromised wallet keys, resulted in more than $30 million being drained...
By Rizwan Ansari 6/9/2026, 5:54:02 AM
Humanity Protocol’s H token crashes nearly 90% after attackers steal private keys and drain $32 million
The breach highlights the critical need for robust security measures in crypto projects to prevent massive financial losses and trust erosion. The post Humanity Protocol’s H token crashes nearly 90% after attackers steal private keys and drain $32 million appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Vivian Nguyen 6/9/2026, 5:52:57 AM
Iran launches ballistic missiles toward Israel, air raid sirens activated across major cities
The escalation between Iran and Israel highlights geopolitical risks impacting global markets, emphasizing crypto's role as a financial refuge. The post Iran launches ballistic missiles toward Israel, air raid sirens activated across major cities appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 5:41:25 AM
Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz under new conditions, and crypto markets are watching closely
The new conditions at the Strait of Hormuz could impact global oil prices, influencing inflation and central bank policies, affecting crypto markets. The post Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz under new conditions, and crypto markets are watching closely appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 5:40:47 AM
Trump predicts US ‘total victory’ over Iran in two weeks
Trump's bold prediction may heighten geopolitical tensions, influencing market perceptions and potentially altering diplomatic and military strategies. The post Trump predicts US ‘total victory’ over Iran in two weeks appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/9/2026, 5:38:54 AM
XRP climbs above $1.15 as derivatives activity improves despite market fear
Key takeaways XRP climbed to around $1.15 on Monday as retail traders cautiously returned to the derivatives market. XRP futures open interest increased from $2.28 billion to $2.44 billion, signaling renewed speculative activity. Ripple (XRP) edged higher on Monday, trading around $1.15 as risk appetite showed tentative signs of recovery across...
By Hassan Maishera 6/9/2026, 5:38:37 AM
Saylor blamed AI for bitcoin crash. Arca has one word for that: Nonsense
Arca is blaming Strategy's sale of 32 BTC for last week's BTC crash, not AI capital rotation, as Strategy's Saylor claimed.
By Omkar Godbole 6/9/2026, 5:35:39 AM
Meme Coins Price Prediction: DOGE, SHIB and PEPE struggle as sellers regain control
Meme coins are struggling to extend their recent rebound on Tuesday as bearish momentum re-emerges following the massive correction in the previous week. Dogecoin (DOGE) trades lower after rejecting key resistance; Shiba Inu (SHIB) remains under pressure; and Pepe (PEPE) shows signs of exhaustion.
By N/A 6/9/2026, 5:29:20 AM
Bitcoin crash fails to scare institutions, Coinbase strategist says
Coinbase strategist John D’Agostino says institutions are buying Bitcoin near $65,000, while ETF ownership and corporate demand remain firm.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/9/2026, 5:23:39 AM
Ethereum remains under pressure after double-digit weekly losses
Key takeaways Ethereum continues its downtrend after breaking key support levels and testing a low of $1,505 last week. The broader crypto market remains under pressure following last week’s massive dump. The cryptocurrency market starts the week on a weak footing, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) continuing to trade under...
By Hassan Maishera 6/9/2026, 5:22:09 AM
Live markets: Bitcoin above $63,000 as some traders peg SpaceX's IPO as 'next catalyst'
Stocks recovered through SpaceX's oversubscribed IPO, an Nvidia and SK Hynix chip pact, and Apple's AI reboot, while crypto trailed.
By Shaurya Malwa 6/9/2026, 5:17:13 AM
Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes as Bitcoin slides toward $63K despite Trump’s peace calls
Geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel heighten market volatility, impacting oil prices and crypto, complicating global economic stability. The post Iran and Israel exchange missile strikes as Bitcoin slides toward $63K despite Trump’s peace calls appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/9/2026, 5:16:16 AM