Bitcoin Gains as Franklin Templeton Launches ETFs
Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs steering U.S. stock dividends into Bitcoin, adding to the crowded 2026 crypto ETF pipeline. #Update #Finance
Bitcoin Activity Surges Near Record Highs
Bitcoin microtransactions below 0.01 BTC now represent 80% of daily transactions, boosting network activity to near-record levels despite low prices, as per @CryptoQuant report. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Reserve Surges El Salvador Hits 7680 BTC
El Salvador adds to its Bitcoin reserve, now holding over 7,680 BTC worth $510M, despite a $1.4B IMF agreement urging a halt in purchases. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Wells Fargo Upgrades S&P 500 Sector Favorably
@WellsFargo highlights the materials sector as a defensive investment amid inflated stock prices, citing strong demand in industrial gases, specialty chemicals, and construction materials. #Update #Investing
Crypto Wallets Hijacked by USB Malware
@Microsoft discovered malware that steals crypto wallet data by monitoring clipboard activity and spreading via USB drives, posing significant security risks to users. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Algorand Launches Major Security Upgrade for Quantum Era
@Algorand announces a roadmap to achieve quantum resilience by 2027, starting Q3 2026, featuring Falcon-1024 accounts and a hybrid cryptographic approach amid rising quantum computing concerns. #Update #Crypto $ALGO
Illinois Approves 0.2% Crypto Transfer Tax
Illinois imposes a 0.2% tax on crypto transfers starting Jan. 1, 2027, affecting brokers earning over $100K from Illinois users, raising $60M annually. #Update #Legal
Upbit Lists 9 Altcoins Sparks Rally Potential
Upbit will list nine altcoins, including $PEAQ and $LDO, on June 19, with trading starting at 3 PM KST. Traders anticipate the “Upbit Effect” may drive price rallies. #Update #Crypto $PEAQ
Ethereum Faces Funding Crisis Warning
A former @Ethereum Foundation employee warns of a funding crisis threatening Ethereum’s development, urging new institutions to share responsibilities and innovative funding mechanisms for sustainability. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Krona Stablecoin SEKAU Launches with Full Reserve
@AllUnity launches SEKAU, the first fully reserved Swedish krona-backed stablecoin under EU’s MiCA, supported by Banking Circle and Marginalen Bank, debuting on five blockchains. #Update #Crypto $SEKAU
Prediction Markets Face Insider Trading Challenge
Sportradar’s agreement with Kalshi highlights a shift in the gambling industry’s stance on prediction markets, challenging the American Gaming Association’s zero-tolerance policy. #Update #Legal
FIFA World Cup 2026: DAZN Launches Free Predictions
DAZN and ADI Predictstreet launched a free-to-play prediction game for the FIFA World Cup 2026, available outside the US, expanding DAZN’s sports lineup. #Update #Sports
Bitcoin Options Expiry Follows $8.3T Triple Witching
Crypto market faces $500M liquidations amid $8.3T triple witching, with over 122K traders affected; $2.2B in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, raising volatility concerns. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH
Algorand Launches Quantum Resilience by 2027
@Algorand has announced a roadmap to achieve broad quantum resilience by 2027, focusing on updates to its infrastructure and consensus mechanism amid rising concerns over quantum computing threats. #Update #Crypto $ALGO