Bitcoin selloff meets $1.89B options expiry as bears gain control
Bitcoin and Ether options worth $1.89B expire as BTC trades near $60K, with hedging demand rising after Middle East ceasefire hopes.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/5/2026, 8:44:36 AM
Reform UK secures fundraising lead with support from crypto billionaires
Reform UK's crypto-backed fundraising surge may reshape UK political dynamics, challenging donation caps and influencing pro-crypto policies. The post Reform UK secures fundraising lead with support from crypto billionaires appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 8:36:09 AM
Monterey Park voters approve first US citywide data center ban
Monterey Park's data center ban sets a precedent for local resistance to energy-intensive tech, potentially influencing future urban policies. The post Monterey Park voters approve first US citywide data center ban appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 8:35:58 AM
Supreme Court bolsters SEC’s power to recoup illegal gains in unanimous ruling
The ruling strengthens SEC's enforcement capabilities, potentially increasing regulatory actions and financial penalties in securities cases. The post Supreme Court bolsters SEC’s power to recoup illegal gains in unanimous ruling appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 8:35:54 AM
HYPE Whales Pull $64.9M off Exchanges as One Trader’s $46.5M Short Bet Backfires
Hyperliquid whales are accumulating, with one wallet withdrawing $64.9 million worth of HYPE from exchanges in three days. Meanwhile, a trader who lost $46.5 million shorting the token flipped long and is down another $840,000. Whales Quietly Stack HYPE Large holders are pulling HYPE off exchanges at a steady clip, suggesting accumulation rather...
By Shiraz Jagati 6/5/2026, 8:30:02 AM
Cardano Price Forecast: ADA hits five-year low even as Hoskinson clarifies "break" isn't an exit
Cardano (ADA) price is down 10% at press time on Friday, extending losses over 30% so far this week amid Charles Hoskinson's clarification that "break" isn't an exit.
By N/A 6/5/2026, 8:20:52 AM
Pi Network News: Pi Upgrades To Protocol 24, But Price Crashes 4%
The post Pi Network News: Pi Upgrades To Protocol 24, But Price Crashes 4% appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network has completed its Protocol 24 upgrade, marking what the Pi Core Team described as one of the network’s most challenging migrations to date. The team congratulated node operators for helping complete the transition and...
By Debashree Patra 6/5/2026, 8:20:01 AM
Marvell poised for S&P 500 inclusion after stock surge triples its value in 2026
Marvell's S&P 500 inclusion could drive further stock gains, influencing semiconductor market dynamics and investor strategies significantly. The post Marvell poised for S&P 500 inclusion after stock surge triples its value in 2026 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 8:13:46 AM
UK and France finalize plans for mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz
The UK-France mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz could stabilize global oil markets and enhance multinational maritime security cooperation. The post UK and France finalize plans for mine-clearing mission in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 8:13:07 AM
Altcoin Massacre Triggers $1.2B in Liquidations as ETH Tanks Below $1.7K and ZEC Gets Smashed
ZEC is down by 50% in just a day after a recently uncovered vulnerability.
By Jordan Lyanchev 6/5/2026, 8:12:08 AM
Why Did Zcash Crash 43%? Breaking Down Latest Move
One of the most outrageous failures in the history of privacy tech just got confirmed.
By Arman Shirinyan 6/5/2026, 8:08:00 AM
Cardano price drops 39% in a month as active addresses hit 4-month high
Cardano price trades near $0.16 after a 39% monthly drop as social buzz, active addresses, and Hoskinson concerns rise sharply.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/5/2026, 8:06:28 AM
Bitcoin Price In ’Vulnerable Position’ As 2022 Playbook Repeats – Is $54,000 Next?
While Bitcoin (BTC) trades at its lowest levels in months, some market watchers have warned that the leading crypto may be preparing for another major drop as it retests a critical technical area that has historically marked a turning point. Related Reading: Zcash Fixes Critical Orchard Vulnerability As ZEC Holds $600 Support Bitcoin Tags Key...
By Rubmar Garcia 6/5/2026, 8:00:31 AM
Record Retail Buying Cannot Push Ethereum Higher – Someone Bigger Is On The Other Side
Ethereum is struggling below $1,800 as selling pressure and uncertainty keep the price well below the levels that defined the earlier phases of this cycle’s recovery. The decline has been persistent rather than sudden — and CryptoQuant data has surfaced a combination of on-chain signals that reveals the behavioral dynamic beneath the price action...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 6/5/2026, 8:00:28 AM
Here's what could happen if bitcoin breaks below $60,000
A confluence of factors makes $60,000 as key level to watch for in the near term, according to Deribit.
By Omkar Godbole 6/5/2026, 7:52:25 AM
Securitize embeds AI as core infrastructure in data architecture
Securitize's AI-driven data architecture enhances compliance and governance, crucial for scaling operations and attracting public market scrutiny. The post Securitize embeds AI as core infrastructure in data architecture appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:51:09 AM
Travala unveils agentic AI travel protocol with gasless USDC payments on Base
Travala's AI travel protocol could revolutionize booking efficiency, but raises concerns about AI autonomy and user control in financial transactions. The post Travala unveils agentic AI travel protocol with gasless USDC payments on Base appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:51:05 AM
Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire deal as Hezbollah calls it a ‘farce’
The ceasefire's fragility underscores persistent regional instability, influencing global markets and accelerating crypto adoption in crisis zones. The post Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire deal as Hezbollah calls it a ‘farce’ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:49:43 AM
Zcash Orchard Vulnerability Is Fixed, but a Trust Crisis Remains as Supply Concerns Threaten ZEC Recovery
The post Zcash Orchard Vulnerability Is Fixed, but a Trust Crisis Remains as Supply Concerns Threaten ZEC Recovery appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Zcash (ZEC) price was defying the broader market weakness and appeared on track to reclaim the $700 mark before a critical vulnerability abruptly changed the narrative. The privacy-focused...
By Sahana Vibhute 6/5/2026, 7:41:49 AM
7RCC launches Bitcoin and carbon credit ETF on NYSE Arca
7RCC Global has launched trading of BTCK, an exchange-traded fund that allocates 80% to Bitcoin and 20% to regulated carbon credit futures, bringing one of the crypto industry’s earliest ESG-focused ETF concepts to the public market. According to a press…
By Rony Roy 6/5/2026, 7:39:50 AM
“Ethereum is a Failed Project” Says Bankless Founder
The post “Ethereum is a Failed Project” Says Bankless Founder appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Bankless Co-founder Ryan Sean Adams said that Ethereum is a failed project if ETH never becomes a global store of value. His comments come as ETH trades near April 2025 levels, down roughly 67% from its record high of $4953.Perhaps responding to...
By Rizwan Ansari 6/5/2026, 7:30:46 AM
S&P 500 Rotation Watch: Financials Lead as Oil and Yields Ease Before Jobs Data
S&P 500 posts 10th gain in 11 as oil slides and 10-year yields dip to ~4.47% before May jobs. How sector rotation favors banks and value—and what risks loom.
By Andrei Popescu 6/5/2026, 7:30:15 AM
American Men Lead Crypto Adoption as 31% Prioritize Privacy Over Banking Norms
A new study found 51% of U.S. crypto wallet users are systematically replacing legacy banks with digital assets for everyday financial tasks. The Rise of Daily Digital Transactions Traditional banks are not necessarily being fired by American consumers—they are just slowly being left behind, one daily task at a time. According to a new study […]
By Terence Zimwara 6/5/2026, 7:30:14 AM
Starknet’s STRK20 Privacy Standard: A Mid-Cap ZK Catalyst After Robinhood Adds STRK
Robinhood’s STRK listing and Starknet’s new STRK20 privacy tokens frame a mid-cap ZK catalyst as TVL hovers near $190M. See trade-offs, plays, and risks.
By Ethan Caldwell 6/5/2026, 7:29:39 AM
Arthur Hayes Dumps Entire Zcash (ZEC) Position After Major Flaw Emerges
The bug was patched within days, but developers acknowledged there's still no way to prove it was never exploited before the fix.
By Wayne Jones 6/5/2026, 7:29:06 AM
STRATO’s Community ICO: A Test for New Layer-1 Launches in a Risk-Off June Market
2.5% $STRATO sale uses a Uniswap CCA as ETFs see heavy outflows into early June. Dates, redemption, pricing dynamics, and risk controls for a cautious Layer-1 launch.
By Sophia Bennett 6/5/2026, 7:29:04 AM
Robinhood director Meyer Malka buys additional $15M in HOOD shares, totaling $35M in a week
Malka's substantial investment signals confidence in Robinhood's long-term potential, potentially influencing market perception and investor sentiment. The post Robinhood director Meyer Malka buys additional $15M in HOOD shares, totaling $35M in a week appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:27:37 AM
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman testifies on banking supervision, signals pro-crypto regulatory shift
The Fed's pro-crypto regulatory shift could foster innovation and stability in digital finance, impacting banks, investors, and stablecoin issuers. The post Federal Reserve Vice Chair Bowman testifies on banking supervision, signals pro-crypto regulatory shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:27:22 AM
Šefčovič calls for EU-US trade deal to meet 15% tariff parameters set at Turnberry
efovi's call for adherence to the Turnberry tariff deal underscores potential EU-US trade tensions, impacting global markets and industries. The post Šefčovič calls for EU-US trade deal to meet 15% tariff parameters set at Turnberry appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:25:30 AM
Bitcoin price crash puts $60K support back in the spotlight
Bitcoin price trades near $61,925 as ETF outflows, whale deposits and weak momentum keep $60,000 and $55,000 support in focus for traders.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/5/2026, 7:22:59 AM
Wyndham Clark: Jalen Brunson’s clutch performances redefine player expectations, the Knicks’ defensive length disrupts opponents, and playoff scoring places Brunson among NBA legends | Pardon My Take
Jalen Brunson's rise as an NBA star underscores the unpredictability and excitement of player development in sports. The post Wyndham Clark: Jalen Brunson’s clutch performances redefine player expectations, the Knicks’ defensive length disrupts opponents, and playoff scoring places Brunson among NBA legends | Pardon My Take appeared first on...
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:19:46 AM
Hyperliquid Price Drops 17% as Traders Digest Arthur Hayes Selloff Signals
The post Hyperliquid Price Drops 17% as Traders Digest Arthur Hayes Selloff Signals appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Hyperliquid token has entered turbulence after one of crypto’s strongest rallies suddenly reversed, with HYPE price plunging nearly 17% in a sharp selloff that caught traders off guard. The correction comes as fresh wallet...
By Shubham Vishwakarma 6/5/2026, 7:17:24 AM
Bitget adds tokenized Apple, Tesla, Nvidia stocks as futures collateral
Bitget has expanded the use of 15 tokenized stocks and ETFs by enabling them as margin collateral for USDT-M futures trading through its Unified Trading Account and Multi-Asset Mode. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the update took…
By Rony Roy 6/5/2026, 7:17:21 AM
Zcash Patches Critical Bug Enabling Unlimited Counterfeit ZEC Minting as Price Crashes 41%
Zcash developers have patched a critical flaw in the Orchard shielded pool that a security researcher showed could forge an unlimited supply of counterfeit ZEC. The token fell more than 40% as the disclosure came to light. A Forgery Flaw Hidden Since 2022 Zcash founder Zooko Wilcox confirmed that security researcher Taylor Hornby had uncovered […]
By Shiraz Jagati 6/5/2026, 7:05:28 AM
Bank Insider Pins Blame on Elderly Customers After $39,950 Disappears From Their Accounts – Until the Security Footage Is Reviewed: FDIC
A US regulator says a former bank teller stole tens of thousands of dollars from two elderly customers and then tried to blame it on them. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) says Hailee T. Ray illegally moved money from the elderly customers’ account when working as a teller at Herring Bank in Amarillo, Texas. […] The post Bank...
By Daily Hodl Staff 6/5/2026, 7:04:40 AM
Crypto billionaires bankroll Nigel Farage's pro-crypto party
Tether-linked billionaire Christopher Harborne and BitMEX co-founder Ben Delo donated $9.4 million to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the first quarter.
By Jesse Coghlan 6/5/2026, 7:02:59 AM
Orderly Network expands RWA offerings with launch of $QQQ perpetual futures market
Orderly Network's expansion into RWA markets could democratize access to traditional financial instruments, enhancing DeFi's appeal and utility. The post Orderly Network expands RWA offerings with launch of $QQQ perpetual futures market appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:02:41 AM
Palantir partners with Google Cloud to enhance platform integrations and marketplace access
Palantir's partnership with Google Cloud could accelerate cloud adoption, enhance AI capabilities, and expand market reach, impacting industry dynamics. The post Palantir partners with Google Cloud to enhance platform integrations and marketplace access appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 7:02:31 AM
Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal near St. Petersburg, exposing Russian defense gaps
The incident highlights Russia's defense vulnerabilities, potentially weakening its geopolitical stance and complicating peace negotiations. The post Ukrainian drones hit oil terminal near St. Petersburg, exposing Russian defense gaps appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/5/2026, 7:01:17 AM
Strategy’s leveraged Bitcoin model has faced its first stress test: Grayscale
“Less Bitcoin on levered DAT balance sheets and more on diversified corporate balance sheets will be a positive,” said Grayscale’s head of research, Zach Pandl.
By Martin Young 6/5/2026, 7:00:55 AM
Pi Network Completes Protocol 24 Upgrade, Sets June 18 Deadline for Next Migration
The post Pi Network Completes Protocol 24 Upgrade, Sets June 18 Deadline for Next Migration appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Pi Network announced the successful completion of its Protocol 24 upgrade, describing the transition as one of the most complex migrations the network has undertaken. The project thanked node operators for helping...
By Qadir AK 6/5/2026, 7:00:48 AM
HYPE Defies Market Selloff As Whales Withdraw Another $108M From Exchanges
HYPE is trading above $60 despite the recent market selloff that has dragged most crypto assets to significant losses over the past several days. The relative strength is notable — but Arkham Intelligence data has revealed a series of institutional-scale transactions in the past several hours that transform the price resilience from an interesting...
By Sebastian Villafuerte 6/5/2026, 7:00:31 AM
Bitcoin Demand Falls At Fastest Pace Since LUNA Collapse: Data
On-chain data shows the total demand for Bitcoin has significantly contracted over the past month, hitting a pace comparable to the LUNA collapse. Bitcoin Spot & Futures Demand Has Shrunken Recently As pointed out by CryptoQuant head of research Julio Moreno in an X post, Bitcoin demand has been contracting at a sharp rate recently. […]
By Keshav Verma 6/5/2026, 7:00:29 AM
IAEA unable to inspect Iranian nuclear sites after US-Israel attacks: AP
The IAEA's inability to inspect Iranian sites heightens regional instability and complicates diplomatic efforts to curb nuclear proliferation. The post IAEA unable to inspect Iranian nuclear sites after US-Israel attacks: AP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Estefano Gomez 6/5/2026, 6:45:34 AM
SpaceX secures ticker symbol SPCX ahead of blockbuster $75 billion IPO
SpaceX's IPO could reshape market dynamics, intertwining its valuation with Bitcoin's volatility and expanding crypto-trading opportunities. The post SpaceX secures ticker symbol SPCX ahead of blockbuster $75 billion IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 6:40:08 AM
Barclays traders recommend buying protection against tech-led S&P 500 pullback
Barclays' warning highlights the risk of over-reliance on tech stocks, urging investors to hedge against potential market volatility. The post Barclays traders recommend buying protection against tech-led S&P 500 pullback appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 6:40:03 AM
Whale Rock CEO expects Anthropic to reach 500M users ahead of IPO
Anthropic's rapid user growth and impending IPO could significantly impact tech investment trends and valuations, influencing market dynamics. The post Whale Rock CEO expects Anthropic to reach 500M users ahead of IPO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
By Editorial Team 6/5/2026, 6:40:00 AM
Is a16z-linked HYPE buying the next big whale signal?
a16z-linked wallets reportedly added 224,118 HYPE worth $15.16M as token volatility rises after Arthur Hayes exited his position this month.
By Olivia Stephanie 6/5/2026, 6:39:48 AM
Polymarket users face gambling investigation in South Korea
South Korean police have launched the country’s first known investigation into domestic Polymarket users, with authorities examining whether participation in the prediction market platform violated local gambling laws. According to a Chosun Biz report, the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency is…
By Rony Roy 6/5/2026, 6:37:17 AM
a16z Expands HYPE Position as Unrealized Gains Reach $131 Million
The post a16z Expands HYPE Position as Unrealized Gains Reach $131 Million appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News An entity linked to venture capital firm a16z has continued accumulating HYPE, withdrawing 224,118 tokens worth approximately $15.16 million from major exchanges over the past 24 hours. The latest purchases increase its total...
By Qadir AK 6/5/2026, 6:36:57 AM