Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s difficulty rose 7.15% at block 955,584 on June 26, marking the year’s second-largest increase. Hashprice dropped 18.34% in 30 days to $28.68 per PH/s, squeezing margins for Bitcoin miners network-wide. Hashrate holds near 984 EH/s as miners absorb losses, betting on cyclical recovery and future BTC accumulation. The Screws Tighten Onchain data…
Key Takeaways Binance Charity launched a $3M initiative to help Venezuelans after devastating twin earthquakes. Binance will ship $20 USDT vouchers within 30 days, aiding the affected population in accessing vital funds. Richard Teng waived transaction fees until July 2, prompting users to adopt Binance tools. Binance Charity Donates $3 Million To Support Venezuelans The…
Key Takeaways Tech executives at a Nairobi conference urged state officials to gain a deep understanding of Bitcoin before making rules. Enactment of the VASP Act in 2025 shifted Kenya from informal crypto oversight to strict consumer protection laws. By April 2026, the National Treasury had gathered public inputs to finalize new licensing and tax…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin trades at $60,262 on June 27, sitting below all 12 tracked EMAs and SMAs. 13 of 15 moving averages signal bearish signals, keeping BTC’s combined technical rating in the negative. Bulls need a confirmed daily close above $62,000 to shift the outlook toward neutral. 1-Hour Chart: Buyers Losing Steam After a Short…
Key Takeaways Riot named Stake-owned Kick an official esports broadcaster on June 26, starting with MSI on June 28. The deal lands about a year after Riot reversed its long-standing ban on betting sponsors. Riot still bars betting logos from broadcasts; Stake-sponsored Team Vitality masks its deal as “E.Leclerc.” From “betting-free” to a crypto casino’s…
Key Takeaways A trader netted $8.47 million in a day thanks to bets on the Sweden-Japan and Ecuador-Germany games. The Sweden-Japan match ended 1-1, paying the trader about $4.38 million on a $7.19 million position. World Cup volatility has minted and erased fortunes for many recently, with one trader winning $4.7M and another losing $4.2M…
Key Takeaways Europol led Operation Endgame on Wednesday, disabling 326 servers to cripple global malware markets. Law enforcement seized $47M in crypto, and also recovered 27M leaked credentials. Microsoft tracked 140,000 May infections linked to the Amadey and StealC malware. Europol Cracks Down on Malware-Powered Criminal Infrastructure Networks On Wednesday, Europol announced the completion of…
Key Takeaways Crypto advocates say the CLARITY Act still has a viable path despite mounting skepticism. Supporters identify a four-week window from July 13 to Aug. 7 as critical for advancing the CLARITY Act. The bill still must secure 60 Senate votes, navigate negotiations over ethics and anti-money laundering provisions, and reconcile committee differences. Digital…
Key Takeaways Senate delays have reduced confidence in the CLARITY Act’s chances of becoming law. Galaxy Digital now sees passage odds at 50-50 amid limited public progress in negotiations. Leadership action in July could revive momentum, while continued silence may weaken prospects. Senate Calendar Pressures Weigh on CLARITY Act Passage Outlook Senate scheduling pressure has…
Key Takeaways Caleb & Brown integrated Ripple Payments to enable faster U.S. dollar withdrawals for clients. The move addresses delays caused by traditional banking systems that operate slower than 24/7 digital asset markets. The integration also strengthens real-world payment utility by linking brokerage operations with blockchain-based settlement infrastructure. Earlier Ripple Partnership Expands Into Live USD…
