For the first time, the United States housing system is preparing to count your Bitcoin as a real asset when you apply for a mortgage, without making you sell it first. Summary Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are moving toward recognizing verified crypto holdings in mortgage risk assessments. Eligible borrowers may keep their Bitcoin instead…
Centralized crypto exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion in April 2026, marking its lowest monthly level since October 2023, according to CryptoQuant data cited by Wu Blockchain. Summary CryptoQuant data shows centralized exchange spot volume fell to $679 billion in April 2026. Weak retail demand, lower search interest, and Bitcoin’s pullback reduced activity across…
The uptick in TradFi perpetual futures activity is driven by rising demand for gold, silver, and oil amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. In the latest edition of the weekly CryptoQuant report, analysts have revealed a surge in traditional finance (TradFi) perpetual futures activity even as demand for bitcoin (BTC) remains contracted. Even with the declining…
XRP traded near $1.16 on June 7 after a sharp weekly selloff pushed the token close to the $1.00 area. The move gave traders a short-term rebound, but the wider trend remains weak. Summary XRP rebounded near $1.16, but weekly and monthly losses still show weak market structure. Egrag Crypto says XRP still follows his…
Zcash is facing fresh pressure after a critical Orchard pool bug raised questions about private balances, supply checks, and user safety. Summary David Schwartz says unmoved Zcash coins would stay accessible if no exploit occurred before migration. Shielded Labs plans Ironwood to isolate Orchard and verify funds leaving the old pool. ZEC fell sharply after…
A deal was supposed to be announced at the start of the new week, said the POTUS. The tension in the Middle East escalated once again on Sunday evening as Israel attacked sites in Lebanon that contained Hezbollah structures and personnel, and Iran responded with warning strikes of its own. US President Donald Trump…
The GENIUS Act is moving into a key rulemaking stage as digital dollar users and stablecoin issuers face a June 9, 2026 deadline for comments on FinCEN and OFAC proposals. Summary FinCEN and OFAC comments close June 9 for GENIUS Act stablecoin compliance rules. The proposed rule treats permitted stablecoin issuers as financial institutions under…
Bitmine has applied to list the shares on the NYSE under the symbol BMNP. Ethereum treasury company Bitmine has filed to launch a public offering of 3 million shares of its 9.50% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock. The proceeds are expected to support a range of corporate and Ethereum-focused initiatives. Bitmine’s New Offering According…
JuCoin is facing fresh scrutiny after on-chain investigator ZachXBT flagged user complaints about withdrawal delays and questioned the exchange’s reserve claims. Summary ZachXBT said JuCoin users reported withdrawal delays over the past week, raising exchange risk concerns. JuCoin’s reported reserves face questions over USDC and USDT issued on its own JuChain. JuCoin blamed delays on…
Bitcoin traded near $61,739 on June 7 after a volatile session that pushed price as low as $60,420. The rebound kept BTC above the $60,000 area, but the wider market stayed cautious after a sharp decline earlier in the week. Summary Bitcoin traded near $61,739 after bouncing from an intraday low around $60,420. Michael Saylor’s…
