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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Strait of Hormuz will remain open over the long term. Crypto media outlet Odaily reported on June 15 that Vance also expects the strait to operate without transit fees over time. He said ship traffic through the
Talks over the CLARITY Act, a US crypto market-structure bill, have run into trouble over disagreements on ethics provisions. On June 15, Crypto in America host Eleanor Terrett wrote on X that the bill had hit a roadblock on ethics issues. Democrats
Strive bought 73 additional Bitcoin, expanding its holdings as more companies adopt Bitcoin treasury strategies. Matt Cole, Strive's chairman and chief executive officer, wrote in a post on X on June 15 that the company acquired 73 Bitcoin for about
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission said it will continue refining its digital-asset regime and support the financial sector’s use of artificial intelligence. The effort is aimed at strengthening the city’s competitiveness as an internation
Strategy bought 1,587 more Bitcoin, extending its Bitcoin reserve strategy as the cryptocurrency rebounded to around $65,000 and the company also increased its cash holdings. Michael Saylor wrote on X on June 15 that Strategy purchased 1,587 Bitcoin
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Philippines’ central bank, has tightened token-listing standards for cryptocurrency exchanges and banned the offering of privacy coins. The move broadens regulatory oversight from blocking offshore platforms and t
Expectations for a peace agreement between the US and Iran lifted global stocks and sent oil prices lower, but the cryptocurrency market reacted more cautiously. Investors have remained wary ahead of a final signing after previous hopes for Middle Ea
Privacy coin Zcash (ZEC) surged more than 20% over the past 24 hours as security concerns eased. Expectations for an upgrade and short-position liquidations also fueled the buying. Data from global crypto exchange Binance on June 15 showed Zcash clim
Binance will delist several margin trading pairs. According to a notice posted by the global cryptocurrency exchange on June 15, Binance will remove the cross-margin pairs CVC/USDC, RPL/USDC, RVN/USDC and XAI/USDC at 3 p.m. Korea Standard Time on Jun
Iran will allow ships to pass freely through the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days under an agreement. The move could ease fears of disruption along one of the Middle East’s most critical shipping lanes and support sentiment in crude markets and other ris
Bitcoin has rebounded from around the $60,000 level, but on-chain indicators suggest it is still too early to declare a market bottom. The bounce was fueled in part by short liquidations, yet miner profitability and selling-pressure metrics remain a
Aztec Labs, a privacy blockchain project, said it is investigating a possible exploit involving Aztec Connect, a legacy service it shut down three years ago. In a post on X on June 15, the company said it was looking into “a potential exploit that ma
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest bought more than $500 million of SpaceX stock on the company's first trading day, a move that could add near-term pressure to cryptocurrency flows as the firm shifts capital from digital assets toward newly listed artificial
Space-related stocks rose across the board in U.S. premarket trading as appetite for risk assets improved. Buying spread to space-themed names including SpaceX. SpaceX (SPCX) climbed 5.9% to $170.46 in premarket trading on June 15, cryptocurrency med
Sentiment in the cryptocurrency market has recovered modestly from recent lows. Bitcoin’s rebound to around $65,000 has eased some of the market’s anxiety, but the gauge remains in extreme fear territory. Cointelegraph wrote on X, formerly Twitter, o
Bitcoin investors are closely watching the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting on June 16. CoinDesk reported on June 15 that markets expect the BOJ to raise its benchmark interest rate to 1% from 0.75%. That would mark the highest level since 199
Bitcoin briefly rose back above $66,000. As of June 15, Bitcoin was trading at $65,967 on Binance's USDT market, up 2.5% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it was trading at 98.93 million won. According to CryptoPrice, the kimchi premium for major cryptoc
Upbit drew an increasing share of exchange wallet flows during XRP’s recent rebound, according to an analysis that contrasted with weakening metrics at major global exchanges including Coinbase, Binance and Crypto.com. Upbit’s share of XRP wallet flo
Bitcoin has rebounded to around $65,000, but large holders sharply increased transfers to exchanges during the recent correction that briefly pushed the token below $60,000. Darkfost, a CryptoQuant Quicktake contributor, wrote on June 15 that Bitcoin
The options-market structure that accelerated Bitcoin’s break below $70,000 may now flip and add upward pressure to the token, according to 10x Research. In a post on X on June 15, 10x Research wrote that options dealers were holding short-gamma posi
Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 as hopes for a peace agreement between the US and Iran lifted risk appetite across markets. Easing geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices lower and Asian stocks higher, helping revive demand for crypto assets. The
US stock-index futures extended gains as expectations for easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East revived appetite for risk assets. Bloomingbit reported on June 15 that Nasdaq 100 futures rose 2%. S&P 500 futures gained 1.3%, while Dow future
Expectations for a peace agreement between the US and Iran are prompting global hedge funds to shift back toward investment strategies they used before the war. Hopes that surging oil prices and inflation fears may ease are drawing money back into bo
The altcoin market remains in a selective rebound despite earlier optimism and sharp gains in a handful of tokens, as shrinking trading volume combines with uncertainty over the CLARITY Act and spot ETF flows. The current upswing still looks more lik
Bitcoin pared some of its recent losses as hopes for a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran resurfaced. Analysts say the near-term outlook hinges on whether the token can hold $60,000 and regain $63,800. As of 10:52 a.m. on June 12, Bitcoin wa
Binance, the global cryptocurrency exchange, will delist seven spot trading pairs. In a notice posted on June 9, Binance said it will halt trading in ADA/BNB, DUSK/BTC, EGLD/ETH, ENSO/BNB, LSK/USDC, NIGHT/BNB and S/BNB starting at noon on June 12, Ko
Coinbase is launching a credit card with Cardless that allows users to pledge stablecoins as collateral. The product is designed for consumers who may have difficulty qualifying for an unsecured credit card based solely on traditional credit assessme
A sharp selloff in South Korea’s Kospi triggered about 300 billion won ($217 million) of forced sales of retail investors’ stocks over two days. Data from the Korea Financial Investment Association showed unpaid balances from deferred-payment stock p
Zcash developers have finalized consensus-rule changes for the Ironwood upgrade, which is targeted for activation in July. The move is meant to address a previously identified vulnerability in the Orchard pool. Odaily, a crypto-focused media outlet,
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said stablecoin holders are not protected by deposit insurance, underscoring a push to draw a clear distinction between stablecoins and bank deposits ahead of rules to implement the GENIUS Act. PYMNTS reported on J