https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-decouples-from-tech-stocks-as-capital-swings-toward-ai-risk-e63ea1 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:30:46.554Z Bitcoin decouples from tech stocks as capital swings toward AI risk layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-172759-crypto-mining-stocks-decline-market-recovery-deepseek-ai.jpg Illustration of Bitcoin price chart trending down while sector flow shifts toward AI-themed nodes https://www.thechainpost.com/news/spot-bitcoin-etfs-draw-858m-on-june-12-as-outflow-streak-breaks-9ac20f TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z Spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $85.8M on June 12 as outflow streak breaks layer-1, etfs https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BNB-JUNE-10-1024x683.jpg Traders watching spot Bitcoin ETF flow charts on a screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/karachi-trader-alleges-500000-crypto-theft-after-abduction-and-forced-wallet-acc-a5d38e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z Karachi trader alleges $500,000 crypto theft after abduction and forced wallet access https://i.tribune.com.pk/media/images/bitcoin-pis1759668246-0/bitcoin-pis1759668246-0-640x480.webp Police lights outside a station in Karachi as a trader alleges crypto theft after abduction https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-draws-attention-but-fan-token-trading-claims-need-receipts-801751 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z FIFA World Cup 2026 draws attention, but fan-token “trading” claims need receipts https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/16191832/fan-tokens.webp A FIFA World Cup stadium under lights with faint overlay of crypto candlesticks and fan-token branding silhouettes https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dogecoin-slips-as-etf-inflow-hopes-fade-retail-interest-cools-45009c TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z Dogecoin slips as ETF inflow hopes fade, retail interest cools memecoins, etfs https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Mar-20-2026-10_13_08-PM.png A red downward candlestick chart for Dogecoin (DOGE) below $0.085 with a muted market backdrop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockdag-touts-5000-tps-upgrade-and-a-010-buyback-as-cardano-bnb-hold-key-levels-88726e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z BlockDAG touts 5,000 TPS upgrade and a $0.10 buyback as Cardano, BNB hold key levels layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-18/mrwbw0ic/Screenshot-2026-06-18-142031.jpg Crypto market dashboard showing network performance upgrade claims and token buyback headlines https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-hits-q1-2026-usage-peaks-as-monthly-active-users-jump-535-35f54a TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T22:25:46.669Z Ethereum hits Q1 2026 usage peaks as monthly active users jump 53.5% layer-1 https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/ethereum-network-usage-all-time-highs-q1-2026.jpg Ethereum network activity chart showing Q1 2026 monthly active users and transaction count at record levels https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fable-5-shutdown-revives-the-decentralized-ai-argument-for-crypto-builders-8e80dd TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:55:46.282Z Fable 5 shutdown revives the decentralized AI argument for crypto builders https://cdn.thedefiant.io/de-ai-png-9aff14bb-39ca-4353-a7d4-ad5be1463a96.png Editorial illustration of a model shutdown switch symbolizing centralized control, contrasted with a decentralized network mesh https://www.thechainpost.com/news/malta-drafts-defi-framework-for-software-governed-organizations-under-mica-era-r-428df4 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:55:46.282Z Malta drafts DeFi framework for “software-governed organizations” under MiCA-era rules defi, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-time-to-switch-license-malta.png Illustration of a DAO governance interface mapped to a regulatory document, with EU-style policy cues over a network background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/custodia-and-vantage-pitch-a-token-that-swaps-between-bank-deposits-and-stableco-c9bc93 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:45:46.511Z Custodia and Vantage pitch a token that swaps between bank deposits and stablecoins regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-people-start-trust-crypto-in-period-of-crisis-stablecoin-wells-fargo.png An abstract illustration of bank deposit ledgers connected to a blockchain token that toggles between two backing types https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cryptoquant-sub-001-btc-bitcoin-transfers-hit-80-of-daily-activity-6777f9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:30:46.373Z CryptoQuant: sub-0.01 BTC bitcoin transfers hit ~80% of daily activity layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/algorand-targets-quantum-threat-readiness-by-end-of-2027-01b589 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:25:46.381Z Algorand targets quantum threat readiness by end of 2027 layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/algorand-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Illustration of a quantum computing threat overlaying a blockchain network grid, with Algorand branding motif https://www.thechainpost.com/news/texas-grid-allocation-framework-targets-data-center-load-as-bitcoin-miners-eye-m-a0ff55 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:25:46.381Z Texas grid allocation framework targets data-center load as bitcoin miners eye more capacity mining https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ireland-issues-first-digital-asset-risk-assessment-in-seven-years-flags-launderi-f3d94d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T21:00:46.312Z Ireland issues first digital-asset risk assessment in seven years, flags laundering, sanctions and bribery regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-time-to-switch-license-ireland.png Irish government building in Dublin with a backdrop of crypto-related compliance documents https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-co-director-hsiao-wei-wang-exits-as-the-orgs-leadership-shak-d5a861 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:45:47.063Z Ethereum Foundation co-director Hsiao-Wei Wang exits as the org’s leadership shake-up continues layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ethereum-decrypt-style-05-gID_7.png@png Ethereum logo and abstract network nodes representing the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership and infrastructure ecosystem https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cap-labs-cap-auction-clears-at-106m-fdv-after-55x-oversubscription-657f79 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:30:46.269Z Cap Labs CAP auction clears at $106M FDV after 5.5x oversubscription stablecoins https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/a5600df1f2e98245597e1295d0627802a1b2876d-2048x1152.png Illustration of a token auction clock over a DeFi treasury dashboard, labeled CAP auction result https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-spot-etf-outflows-hit-13-straight-days-techbullion-says-c8ed70 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:25:46.356Z Bitcoin spot ETF outflows hit 13 straight days, TechBullion says layer-1, etfs, regulation https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ETH-JUNE-9-1024x683.jpg Traders watching screens with ETF flow charts, overlaid with Bitcoin and generic crypto market indicators https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blackrocks-ishares-bita-aims-to-monetize-bitcoin-volatility-with-monthly-income--555c2c TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:25:46.356Z BlackRock’s iShares BITA aims to monetize Bitcoin volatility with monthly income calls layer-1, etfs, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-as-etf-uncertainty-clouds-2026-outlook-1be095 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:25:46.356Z Bitcoin slips as ETF uncertainty clouds 2026 outlook layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-18/h0wmhp5c/Why-Bitcoin-is-Falling-Key-Drivers-Behind-the-Sell-Off-and-2026-Recovery-Outlook.jpg Bitcoin price chart dropping while ETF-related headlines create uncertainty https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ondo-adds-173-tokenized-stocks-and-etfs-pushing-its-catalog-past-430-assets-7a0958 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:25:46.356Z Ondo adds 173 tokenized stocks and ETFs, pushing its catalog past 430 assets layer-1 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/13b4aebbe1aeb694096342f5b00dd9ae22fc2154-2048x1152.png Ondo Global Markets logo on a dark background with Ethereum, Solana, and BNB Chain icons https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitwise-bitcoin-sits-in-a-value-zone-but-hawkish-fed-and-liquidity-competition-c-2f4087 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T20:15:46.481Z Bitwise: Bitcoin sits in a value zone, but hawkish Fed and liquidity competition can stall buyers layer-1, etfs, macro https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-269240-expensive-or-cheap-criteria-for-determining-if-bitcoin-is-at-a-discount.jpg Bitcoin logo over a muted market chart background suggesting a valuation discount and macro uncertainty https://www.thechainpost.com/news/europes-mica-deadline-tightens-the-screws-for-crypto-firms-as-grace-period-ends-c31e44 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T19:55:46.451Z Europe’s MiCA deadline tightens the screws for crypto firms as grace period ends regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/eu-flag-gID_7.jpg@png EU regulatory paperwork and crypto firm compliance documents under a tightening deadline https://www.thechainpost.com/news/backpacks-tokenized-spacex-share-hits-10000-solana-holders-days-after-nasdaq-lis-33626e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T19:45:46.690Z Backpack’s tokenized SpaceX share hits 10,000 Solana holders days after Nasdaq listing layer-1 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/9807b363c78729b90c79cb27abebb0c7cfe88f98-2048x1152.png A Solana-themed interface showing token holder counts and transfer activity for a tokenized SpaceX share product https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strategys-strc-sinks-to-fresh-record-low-tightening-the-bitcoin-funding-channel-42009f TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T19:15:46.907Z Strategy’s STRC sinks to fresh record low, tightening the bitcoin funding channel layer-1 https://cdn.thedefiant.io/strc-png-5e1a4c55-187f-4c47-b665-7cd9a23487e2.png Trading chart showing a steep decline in Strategy STRC preferred shares toward a new record low https://www.thechainpost.com/news/hyperion-ceo-says-hyperliquid-is-evolving-beyond-an-exchange-investors-are-missi-1d5285 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T19:15:46.907Z Hyperion CEO says Hyperliquid is evolving beyond an exchange, investors are missing the bigger shift https://www.thechainpost.com/news/jpmorgan-bitcoin-mining-economics-have-worsened-with-btc-below-estimated-product-95f31e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T19:01:40.096Z JPMorgan: Bitcoin mining economics have worsened, with BTC below estimated production cost mining https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strc-is-junk-credit-in-a-bitcoin-costume-and-retail-holds-88b-of-it-5606fc TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:35:46.504Z STRC is “junk credit” in a Bitcoin costume, and retail holds $8.8B of it layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-treasury-giant-strategy-sees-strc-hit-new-lows-b20fc0 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:30:46.203Z Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy sees STRC hit new lows layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/michael-saylor-bitcoin-nashville-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png A generic chart trending down with the word STRC, implying pressure on a preferred stock tied to a Bitcoin treasury strategy https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cardano-stalls-near-017-as-ethereum-rebounds-toward-1780-7c181d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:25:46.494Z Cardano stalls near $0.17 as Ethereum rebounds toward $1,780 layer-1 https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/fi-48.png Chart-style illustration showing Cardano near $0.17 and Ethereum rising toward $1,780 with a separate buyback banner for BlockDAG https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cidi-games-gets-pi-browser-mainnet-verified-badge-after-pi-core-team-approval-1a45a5 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:25:46.494Z CiDi Games gets Pi Browser Mainnet Verified Badge after Pi Core Team approval https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/22174756/Pi-Network-News-Elf-Continent-Is-Now-Live-on-Pi-Browser-as-CiDi-Games-Opens-Virtual-Farming-World-1.webp Pi Network branding with CiDi Games marked as Mainnet Verified in the Pi Browser interface https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slides-to-63k-as-hawkish-fed-signals-hit-risk-assets-5f34ed TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:25:46.494Z Bitcoin slides to $63k as hawkish Fed signals hit risk assets layer-1, macro https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/moved_LYNXMPEHB508M_L.jpg Bitcoin price chart trending downward near the $63k level after hawkish Fed signals https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cme-group-sues-the-cftc-arguing-crypto-perpetuals-are-being-treated-as-swaps-b546c7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T18:15:46.402Z CME Group sues the CFTC, arguing crypto perpetuals are being treated as swaps regulation, exchanges https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-cftc-may-be-facing-its-toughest-challenge-to-date-in-court.jpg CME Group trading and regulatory paperwork imagery, with a U.S. regulator seal and abstract crypto market chart in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/prediction-market-traders-turn-more-bearish-on-bitcoin-and-ethereum-after-fed-de-ee188f TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T17:55:46.720Z Prediction market traders turn more bearish on Bitcoin and Ethereum after Fed decision layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/bitcoin-ethereum-decrypt-style-02-scaled-gID_7.jpg@png Traders reviewing charts of Bitcoin and Ethereum candles after a Fed decision-driven price drop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/us-agencies-propose-stablecoin-customer-id-rules-modeled-on-banks-under-genius-a-fc11b8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T17:45:46.679Z U.S. agencies propose stablecoin customer ID rules modeled on banks under GENIUS Act stablecoins, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/iren-flags-a-211b-ai-funding-gap-as-bitcoin-miners-pivot-to-data-centers-7bf3f2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T17:30:46.367Z IREN flags a $21.1B AI funding gap as Bitcoin miners pivot to data centers layer-1, mining, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-237133-is-bitcoin-mining-still-profitable-btc-miners-winter-and-the-ai-lifeline.jpg Bitcoin mining facility at industrial scale, with power infrastructure and servers suggesting a pivot toward AI data-center work https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-dips-near-62000-as-hawkish-fed-tone-dents-liquidity-optimism-ec0f9f TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T17:15:46.380Z Bitcoin dips near $62,000 as hawkish Fed tone dents liquidity optimism layer-1, etfs, macro, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/clawbank-and-shodai-claim-first-ricardian-contract-signed-by-ai-agents-ab00d9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T17:15:46.380Z ClawBank and Shodai claim first Ricardian contract signed by AI agents layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ark-invest-buys-184m-of-coinbase-shares-cuts-robinhood-stake-b51641 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z Ark Invest buys $18.4M of Coinbase shares, cuts Robinhood stake exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/ark-invest-buys-coinbase-sells-robinhood.jpg Trading screens showing Coinbase and Robinhood stock tickers and a portfolio chart https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-prediction-markets-shrug-at-july-fed-hike-odds-after-unanimous-hold-cb60a6 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z Crypto prediction markets shrug at July Fed hike odds after unanimous hold macro, regulation https://cdn.biztoc.com/aea37ff9af2e2ae9_s.webp A split-screen showing a Federal Reserve building silhouette and a prediction market interface over a muted macro chart https://www.thechainpost.com/news/zimbabwe-fiu-orders-crypto-firms-to-register-with-the-regulator-09a0b6 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z Zimbabwe FIU orders crypto firms to register with the regulator regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/9-in-10-indian-crypto-traders-avoid-panic-trading-in-volatility-mudrex-report-sa-1f3ef1 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z 9 in 10 Indian crypto traders avoid panic trading in volatility, Mudrex report says https://bsmedia.business-standard.com/_media/bs/img/article/default/1260618/thumb-126061800166.jpg Illustration of an Indian crypto trader avoiding panic trading during market volatility, showing calm behavior during price swings https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-vs-coindcx-in-2026-fees-available-assets-and-what-safety-really-changes-1c0ce5 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z Binance vs CoinDCX in 2026: fees, available assets, and what “safety” really changes defi, exchanges https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-17/d8lbb91d/Binance-vs-CoinDCX-2026-Fees-Coins-Safety-Comparison.jpg Comparison of cryptocurrency exchange interfaces representing Binance and CoinDCX, with a checklist for fees, supported assets, and security factors https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cardano-ada-sinks-42-in-30-days-as-rsi-hits-a-historic-low-08707a TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:25:46.512Z Cardano (ADA) sinks 42% in 30 days as RSI hits a historic low layer-1 https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ADA-JUNE-7-1024x683.jpg Cardano (ADA) price chart showing a sharp 30-day drop toward $0.17 and an oversold RSI indicator https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-co-executive-director-hsiao-wei-wang-resigns-adding-to-ef-le-6630dd TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:15:46.136Z Ethereum Foundation co-executive director Hsiao-Wei Wang resigns, adding to EF leadership churn layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strcs-yield-pitch-gets-hit-as-preferred-token-volatility-spikes-for-everyday-hol-c491f8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:15:46.136Z STRC’s yield pitch gets hit as preferred token volatility spikes for Everyday holders layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/michael-saylor-microstrategy-youtube-gID_7.png@png A trader screen showing a downward chart line labeled STRC and a yield percentage badge, symbolizing volatility hitting a preferred-token strategy https://www.thechainpost.com/news/powell-backs-fed-stablecoin-screening-rules-as-kevin-warsh-abstains-46a90d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:05:46.591Z Powell backs Fed stablecoin screening rules as Kevin Warsh abstains stablecoins, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/J-Powell-2-gID_7.png@png U.S. Federal Reserve building facade with a stablecoin compliance document overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fed-proposal-would-force-stablecoin-issuers-to-run-written-customer-id-checks-9ea593 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:05:46.591Z Fed proposal would force stablecoin issuers to run written customer ID checks stablecoins, layer-1, macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitdeer-cleanspark-and-rivals-post-mixed-may-bitcoin-output-as-mining-growth-slo-4efb11 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T16:00:46.809Z Bitdeer, CleanSpark and rivals post mixed May bitcoin output as mining growth slows layer-1, macro, mining https://www.thechainpost.com/news/the-dao-hack-at-10-how-a-36m-eth-drain-helped-spawn-todays-security-infrastructu-47dccf TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T15:55:46.161Z The DAO hack at 10: how a 3.6M ETH drain helped spawn today’s security infrastructure layer-1, security, web3 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereum-foundation-co-exec-director-hsiao-wei-wang-steps-down-3e8dff TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T15:30:46.380Z Ethereum Foundation co-Exec Director Hsiao-Wei Wang steps down layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-4-year-cycle-makes-naive-dca-expensive-f68763 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T15:25:46.212Z Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle makes naive DCA expensive layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-viral-145k-by-october-4chan-post-falls-apart-on-edits-and-supply-math-072730 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T15:15:46.667Z Bitcoin’s viral “$145K by October” 4chan post falls apart on edits and supply math layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-gathering-up-price-prediction-for-post-halving.jpg A screenshot-style illustration of Bitcoin price charts and a forum post overlay hinting at a viral $145K prediction https://www.thechainpost.com/news/if-chatgpt-becomes-cryptos-front-door-onboarding-gets-easier-and-trust-gets-risk-95e773 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T15:00:46.673Z If ChatGPT becomes crypto’s front door, onboarding gets easier and trust gets riskier layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/what-happens-when-chatgpt-becomes-the-front-door-to-crypto.jpg A chatbot interface on a laptop screen with wallet and Bitcoin icons in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fed-proposes-rule-to-force-stablecoin-issuers-to-run-customer-id-programs-f2fc83 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:55:46.653Z Fed proposes rule to force stablecoin issuers to run customer ID programs stablecoins, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ledn-adds-tether-gold-as-loan-collateral-nudging-tokenized-commodities-forward-9cc2fb TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:35:46.619Z Ledn adds Tether Gold as loan collateral, nudging tokenized commodities forward stablecoins, layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/coin-crypto-gold-tether-1.jpg A gold bar and a digital token icon representing Tether Gold (XAUT) used as loan collateral https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kraken-adds-onchain-solana-dex-trading-to-its-core-app-eyeing-more-networks-101727 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:30:46.454Z Kraken adds onchain Solana DEX trading to its core app, eyeing more networks layer-1, defi, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ledn-adds-tethers-xaut-gold-backed-borrowing-to-its-lending-platform-3ab619 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:30:46.454Z Ledn adds Tether’s XAUT gold-backed borrowing to its lending platform stablecoins, layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/conio-wins-mica-casp-license-in-italy-clearing-eu-door-for-regulated-crypto-serv-e8fe0a TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:25:46.719Z Conio wins MiCA CASP license in Italy, clearing EU door for regulated crypto services regulation https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/conio-mica-license-italy-crypto-regulation.jpg A European regulatory document stamp over an abstract crypto network background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holds-near-64454-as-feds-hawkish-projections-squeeze-risk-assets-f2bae6 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:25:46.719Z Bitcoin holds near $64,454 as Fed’s hawkish projections squeeze risk assets layer-1, macro https://st1.latestly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bitcoin-Representational-Image.jpg Bitcoin price chart showing consolidation around USD 64,454 amid hawkish Federal Reserve rate projections https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cardanos-van-rossem-hit-the-june-15-gono-go-decision-under-voltaire-354846 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:25:46.719Z Cardano’s Van Rossem hit the June 15 go/no-go decision under Voltaire layer-1 https://memeburn.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Cardano-Van-Rossem-Hard-Fork-What-Decision-Day-Means-for-ADA.jpg Cardano network nodes and governance vote interface symbolizing the Van Rossem go/no-go decision on June 15, 2026 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cme-to-sue-the-cftc-over-approval-of-bitcoin-perpetuals-arguing-they-are-swaps-n-395987 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T14:15:46.142Z CME to sue the CFTC over approval of bitcoin perpetuals, arguing they are swaps not futures layer-1, defi, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-dips-after-hawkish-fomc-as-rate-hike-odds-jump-b36e57 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T13:55:46.798Z Crypto dips after hawkish FOMC as rate-hike odds jump layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/federal-reserve-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png Bitcoin logo over a muted red chart, signaling a crypto price drop after a hawkish FOMC reaction https://www.thechainpost.com/news/failed-australian-crypto-trader-gets-2-days-to-challenge-murder-conviction-tied--f59665 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T13:45:46.354Z Failed Australian crypto trader gets <2 days to challenge murder conviction tied to $1.2M insurance payout security, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18130137/Protos-Artwork-CK.jpg Courtroom steps and legal documents with a blurred courtroom background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/alchemy-launches-a-visa-powered-virtual-payment-card-for-ai-agents-91c9b2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T13:30:46.555Z Alchemy launches a Visa-powered virtual payment card for AI agents https://www.thechainpost.com/news/capital-b-shareholders-back-up-to-120b-financing-capacity-for-bitcoin-accumulati-c96923 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T13:25:46.905Z Capital B shareholders back up to $120B financing capacity for Bitcoin accumulation plan layer-1, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-can-bitcoin-really-be-a-store-of-value-what-pension-funds-are-starting-to-discover.jpg A corporate finance document beside a Bitcoin symbol, representing shareholder approval of large financing capacity for a Bitcoin strategy https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holds-near-64000-as-822m-etf-outflow-meets-glassnode-liquidity-floor-9de076 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:55:47.089Z Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as $82.2M ETF outflow meets Glassnode “liquidity floor” layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ireland-flags-crypto-asset-misuse-as-top-risk-rolls-out-30-point-checks-in-new-a-fde8de TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:55:47.089Z Ireland flags crypto-asset misuse as top risk, rolls out 30-point checks in new action plan https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Judge-decrypt-style-2-gID_7.png@png Irish financial regulators and crypto compliance documents, symbolizing Ireland’s tightened checks on crypto funds https://www.thechainpost.com/news/stablecoin-growth-pauses-as-market-cap-slips-despite-fidelitys-launch-and-aws-pa-2521f9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:25:46.145Z Stablecoin growth pauses as market cap slips, despite Fidelity’s launch and AWS payments push stablecoins, etfs, regulation https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/3SRxpO_1CSfQ5BX00 Stacked coins with a caution symbol over a subdued stablecoin chart, suggesting slowed growth despite corporate payments efforts https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ap-collective-pitches-a-real-marketing-model-for-web3-teams-with-big-campaign-hi-fa797d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:25:46.145Z AP Collective pitches a “real” marketing model for Web3 teams with big campaign history web3 https://img.einnews.com/ampsize/1133520/ap-collective-trusted-by-leadin.png Abstract illustration of a blockchain network overlaid with marketing campaign icons and dashboards https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-market-growth-forecast-hits-117b-by-2030-powered-by-adoption-and-institut-2401f3 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:25:46.145Z Crypto market growth forecast hits $11.7B by 2030, powered by adoption and institutional participation regulation https://img.einnews.com/ampsize/1134648/cryptocurrency-market-2023-2.png A stylized map with network nodes overlaid on a cryptocurrency chart, representing global crypto market growth projections https://www.thechainpost.com/news/g7-widens-warning-on-north-korea-crypto-theft-to-cover-broader-cybercrime-6fdbc8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:15:46.626Z G7 widens warning on North Korea crypto theft to cover broader cybercrime security, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-how-4-north-korean-agents-stole-900k-from-a-us-crypto-startup-and-what-we-can-learn-from-it.jpg World leaders at a G7 summit with an overlay suggesting cybersecurity and crypto theft risk https://www.thechainpost.com/news/range-raises-83m-to-build-stablecoin-compliance-rails-for-fiat-and-crypto-dbdfb7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:15:46.626Z Range raises $8.3M to build stablecoin compliance rails for fiat and crypto stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/investors-rotate-out-of-big-tech-and-bitcoin-piling-into-semiconductors-memory-a-034e22 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T12:00:46.255Z Investors rotate out of Big Tech and bitcoin, piling into semiconductors, memory and space themes https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fed-stays-focused-on-inflation-marex-flags-crypto-positioning-as-defensive-and-t-6c6dc8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T11:20:46.153Z Fed stays focused on inflation, Marex flags crypto positioning as defensive and thin macro, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/maltas-mfsa-asks-if-defi-decentralization-should-be-judged-as-a-spectrum-under-m-8f37b9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T11:15:46.175Z Malta’s MFSA asks if DeFi decentralization should be judged as a spectrum under MiCA defi, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-may-sit-outside-top-five-for-years-says-cointelegraph-analysis-d13832 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T11:00:47.129Z Bitcoin may sit outside top five for years, says Cointelegraph analysis layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/behind-bitcoins-1k-bounce.jpg Abstract chart showing Bitcoin market-cap ranking slipping out of the top five and taking years to recover https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cme-to-sue-the-cftc-over-perpetual-futures-approval-as-michigan-court-rebuffs-pr-e9cdd7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T10:45:46.166Z CME to sue the CFTC over perpetual futures approval as Michigan court rebuffs prediction markets defi, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-after-fed-stays-steady-but-turns-hawkish-in-kevin-warshs-first-cha-f5492a TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T10:45:46.166Z Bitcoin slips after Fed stays steady but turns hawkish in Kevin Warsh’s first chair meeting layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holds-near-64k-after-hawkish-fed-signal-analysts-watch-a-potential-60k-f-b79822 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T10:30:46.511Z Bitcoin holds near $64K after hawkish Fed signal, analysts watch a potential $60K floor layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bitcoin-decrypt-style-neon-gID_7.png@png Bitcoin chart near $64,000 with macro-driven volatility https://www.thechainpost.com/news/grayscale-and-coinshares-use-traditional-valuation-methods-for-aave-report-175-e-834e8b TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T10:25:47.341Z Grayscale and CoinShares use traditional valuation methods for AAVE, report $175 estimate defi, etfs https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/presentation-woman-man-charts-up-aave-1.jpg A stylized DeFi valuation chart with AAVE token icons and traditional finance valuation symbols https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-coinbase-and-kraken-limit-usdt-access-in-europe-as-mica-deadline-nears-0187fe TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T10:25:47.341Z Binance, Coinbase and Kraken limit USDT access in Europe as MiCA deadline nears stablecoins, regulation, exchanges https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/eu-flag-2108026_1280.jpg?fit=750%2C500 A European map overlay with warning icons near crypto exchange interfaces, suggesting tightening USDT access ahead of MiCA rules https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fbi-warns-crypto-fraud-rings-use-couriers-to-collect-cash-in-person-1774b8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T08:25:46.255Z FBI warns crypto fraud rings use couriers to collect cash in person security, regulation https://cdn.biztoc.com/1e01990510940e33_s.webp Illustration of a courier handing a cash envelope to a person across a street, with a subtle police badge motif in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/spacex-ipo-at-175t-nudges-crypto-higher-as-btc-holdings-and-filings-get-attentio-777214 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T08:25:46.255Z SpaceX IPO at $1.75T nudges crypto higher as BTC holdings and filings get attention regulation https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L617477229_g.jpg Abstract news illustration of IPO filings and Bitcoin price candles reacting to major corporate headlines https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tether-shuts-down-alloy-by-tether-and-stops-supporting-ausdt-bb3b25 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T08:25:46.255Z Tether shuts down Alloy by Tether and stops supporting aUSDT stablecoins https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blackrocks-bita-starts-trading-on-nasdaq-as-a-bitcoin-yield-etf-26ec79 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T08:25:46.255Z BlackRock’s BITA starts trading on Nasdaq as a “bitcoin yield” ETF layer-1, etfs, macro, regulation, exchanges https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-04-24-20.23.00-1.jpg A Nasdaq trading screen showing BITA and a stylized Bitcoin icon behind it https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitwises-jeff-park-urges-investors-to-stop-chasing-bitcoin-upside-talk-fe6226 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T08:25:46.255Z Bitwise’s Jeff Park urges investors to stop chasing Bitcoin upside talk layer-1, etfs https://cdn.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/06/17/Bitcoin-Seeks-New-Role.jpeg?optimize=medium&dpr=1&auto=webp&height=675&width=1200&fit=crop A news-style banner reading “Bitcoin exposure vs speculation” with a faint BTC symbol in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bond-yields-point-to-tighter-rates-and-that-makes-a-near-term-bitcoin-bull-run-h-dc03b9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T07:30:46.417Z Bond yields point to tighter rates, and that makes a near-term Bitcoin bull run harder layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-and-ether-etf-outflows-erase-111m-as-rate-cut-hopes-fade-ea5a80 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T06:30:46.156Z Bitcoin and ether ETF outflows erase $111M as rate-cut hopes fade layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/robinhood-rises-as-sec-considers-a-blockchain-innovation-exemption-for-tokenized-795662 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T06:25:46.410Z Robinhood rises as SEC considers a blockchain “innovation exemption” for tokenized shares macro, regulation https://finimize-img.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fchivas-assets.s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com%2Fstatic%2Fimages%2FM3651141_xml.jpeg?ixlib=python-3.1.2&s=bd8284835e0505bac0b5975c7c9e6ec9 A split view of a stock chart and a blockchain network overlay, suggesting regulation and tokenized shares intersect https://www.thechainpost.com/news/michael-saylor-calls-microstrategy-bitcoins-shock-absorber-not-a-systemic-risk-5f011d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T06:25:46.410Z Michael Saylor calls MicroStrategy Bitcoin’s “shock absorber,” not a systemic risk layer-1, exchanges https://cdn.benzinga.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1200,height=800,fit=crop/files/images/story/2026/06/17/Ross-Gerber-Slams-Michael-Saylors-Crazy-.jpeg Michael Saylor speaking at BTCPrague, arguing MicroStrategy is a stabilizing source of liquidity rather than systemic risk to Bitcoin https://www.thechainpost.com/news/chainlink-activity-rose-in-june-price-action-says-otherwise-8296df TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T06:25:46.410Z Chainlink activity rose in June. Price action says otherwise https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/19182725/Chainlink-Price-Prediction-Can-LINK-Reclaim-15-as-Adoption-Surges-1.webp Chart-style illustration of rising active addresses contrasted with a price chart testing support for Chainlink https://www.thechainpost.com/news/us-crypto-stocks-jump-as-robinhood-and-coinbase-power-a-broad-equity-rally-bbcc82 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T06:25:46.410Z US crypto stocks jump as Robinhood and Coinbase power a broad equity rally exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/us-crypto-stocks-rally-robinhood-coinbase.jpg Trader monitors US-listed crypto stock charts as Robinhood and Coinbase shares rise https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xrp-slips-back-below-120-as-breakout-stalls-at-resistance-and-selling-hits-suppo-7f9db5 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T05:30:46.243Z XRP slips back below $1.20 as breakout stalls at resistance and selling hits support https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kraken-flags-rare-bitcoin-dip-below-200-week-average-as-historical-strong-entry--a6989e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T05:30:46.243Z Kraken flags rare Bitcoin dip below 200-week average as historical “strong entry” signal layer-1, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-and-ether-dip-after-a-hawkish-fed-tone-as-stocks-rise-on-trumps-iran-dea-ccbcf2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T05:25:46.653Z Bitcoin and ether dip after a hawkish Fed tone as stocks rise on Trump’s Iran deal layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitwise-cio-next-crypto-bull-may-be-slower-steadier-as-appetite-shifts-to-stable-64a03b TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:30:46.323Z Bitwise CIO: next crypto bull may be slower, steadier as appetite shifts to stablecoins and tokenization etfs https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ceasefire-lifts-crypto-as-bnb-and-sol-bounce-but-best-depends-on-more-than-headl-028259 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:25:46.631Z Ceasefire lifts crypto as BNB and SOL bounce. But “best” depends on more than headlines layer-1 https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L617738320_g.jpg Traders monitor a crypto chart as macro news hits, with candles spiking for Bitcoin, BNB, and SOL https://www.thechainpost.com/news/symphony-picks-modern-treasury-to-run-a-stablecoin-rewards-and-savings-rails-e4575d TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:25:46.631Z Symphony picks Modern Treasury to run a stablecoin rewards and savings rails stablecoins, macro https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260617669804/en/2815792/22/mt-logo-vertical-black.jpg A stylized flow diagram showing fiat payments moving into stablecoin rails and back through a savings rewards platform https://www.thechainpost.com/news/exodus-added-btc-and-solana-in-may-cut-ethereum-in-its-corporate-treasury-cc1bad TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:25:46.631Z Exodus added BTC and Solana in May, cut Ethereum in its corporate treasury layer-1, macro https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/exodus-btc-sol-eth-may-holdings.jpg A dark-themed interface showing a crypto wallet dashboard with BTC and SOL highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/north-tonawanda-crypto-site-plans-shift-to-a-data-center-complex-4e0d83 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:25:46.631Z North Tonawanda crypto site plans shift to a data center complex https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockdags-last-legacy-sale-window-how-its-5000-tps-pitch-stacks-up-0e2a43 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T04:25:46.631Z BlockDAG’s last Legacy Sale window: how its 5,000 TPS pitch stacks up stablecoins, layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-17/q2v4syj9/BlockDAG-1.png Abstract crypto network visualization representing transaction throughput and token sale timing https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tether-trims-ausdt-as-it-shifts-focus-to-liquidity-and-long-run-demand-ac317c TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:50:46.165Z Tether trims aUSDT as it shifts focus to liquidity and long-run demand stablecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/coin-crypto-gold-tether-2.jpg AUSDT gold-backed token concept art showing a gold bar icon over a blockchain interface https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ark-invest-shifts-assets-buys-18m-coinbase-shares-sells-29m-in-robinhood-7b168e TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:30:46.520Z ARK Invest shifts assets: buys $18M Coinbase shares, sells $29M in Robinhood exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-pitches-11-tokenized-us-stock-shares-in-its-everything-exchange-overhau-4cc211 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:05:47.062Z Coinbase pitches 1:1 tokenized US stock shares in its “everything exchange” overhaul stablecoins, layer-1, defi, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blackrock-launches-bita-an-ishares-bitcoin-etf-that-caps-upside-to-pay-monthly-i-f1e518 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:05:47.062Z BlackRock launches BITA, an iShares Bitcoin ETF that caps upside to pay monthly income layer-1, defi, etfs, macro, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbases-everything-exchange-adds-tokenized-stocks-pre-ipo-perps-and-ai-portfol-0ede40 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:05:47.062Z Coinbase’s “Everything Exchange” adds tokenized stocks, pre-IPO perps, and AI portfolio agents layer-1, layer-2, defi, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/igloos-luca-netz-claims-a-nasdaqnyse-route-for-11-onchain-token-listings-791d33 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:00:47.170Z Igloo’s Luca Netz claims a Nasdaq/NYSE route for 1:1 onchain token listings stablecoins, nfts, defi, macro, web3, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-briefly-taps-3t-as-spacex-short-squeeze-lifts-derivatives-but-analysts-fl-a1a4c1 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T03:00:47.170Z Crypto briefly taps $3T as SpaceX short squeeze lifts derivatives, but analysts flag a weak bid layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/yom-lands-discords-gaming-founders-circle-days-after-yom-launches-on-avalanche-47f0a8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T02:25:46.591Z YOM lands Discord’s Gaming Founders Circle days after $YOM launches on Avalanche stablecoins, layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/france-will-stop-certifying-non-quantum-encryption-security-products-from-2027-1d091c TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T01:00:46.984Z France will stop certifying non-quantum encryption security products from 2027 layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/quantum-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png A security compliance checklist on paper beside cryptography-related symbols, representing policy-driven encryption changes https://www.thechainpost.com/news/oxbridge-re-and-suranceplus-report-293-and-434-annualized-returns-on-tokenized-r-4a00b4 TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T00:25:46.669Z Oxbridge Re and SurancePlus report 29.3% and 43.4% annualized returns on tokenized reinsurance deals https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-market-wobbles-on-trump-iran-remarks-and-fed-chair-warsh-signals-4b7aef TheChainPost en 2026-06-18T00:25:46.669Z Crypto market wobbles on Trump Iran remarks and Fed Chair Warsh signals macro https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-181096-federal-reserve-is-likely-to-hold-interest-rates-steady-this-week.jpg Crypto market charts overlaid with macro headline icons for Fed policy and Iran peace-deal uncertainty https://www.thechainpost.com/news/argo-blockchain-adr-short-interest-falls-376-in-may-still-small-at-02-af50dd TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T22:25:46.829Z Argo Blockchain ADR short interest falls 37.6% in May, still small at 0.2% https://www.marketbeat.com/logos/argo-blockchain-plc-logo-1200x675.png?v=20240611074931 Charts showing a decline in short interest shares for Argo Blockchain PLC’s NASDAQ ARBK ADR https://www.thechainpost.com/news/what-an-ethereum-drop-under-1000-could-signal-for-the-market-14cf8b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T22:25:46.829Z What an Ethereum drop under $1,000 could signal for the market layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-17/fr92hrni/If-Ethereum-Drops-Under-1000-Here%E2%80%99s-What-It-Could-Mean-for-the-Market.jpg Ethereum logo with a downward market chart backdrop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/npci-releases-drunix-an-open-source-enterprise-blockchain-fork-of-hyperledger-fa-bc281f TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T22:25:46.829Z NPCI releases Drunix, an open-source enterprise blockchain fork of Hyperledger Fabric https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/smstreet/media/media_files/2026/06/17/vishal-kanvaty-chief-technology-officer-npci-2026-06-17-13-53-27.png Network infrastructure and blockchain nodes illustration representing NPCI’s open-source Drunix platform https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-backed-pac-money-helps-gop-win-alabama-senate-runoff-as-june-primaries-ap-3d71f2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T21:25:46.571Z Crypto-backed PAC money helps GOP win Alabama Senate runoff as June primaries approach https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-blockchain-voting-is-the-alternative-for-trusted-democratic-elections-texas.png US Capitol dome under daylight with political campaign atmosphere https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fidelity-moves-into-stablecoin-reserve-management-following-state-streets-lead-0419e7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T21:00:46.617Z Fidelity moves into stablecoin reserve management, following State Street’s lead stablecoins, etfs https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-slips-1-to-3-after-hawkish-fed-tone-in-kevin-warshs-first-fomc-meeting-defd0b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:45:46.593Z Crypto slips 1% to 3% after hawkish Fed tone in Kevin Warsh’s first FOMC meeting macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/10x-research-says-blackrocks-bita-income-etf-is-built-to-trail-spot-bitcoin-1fe986 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:25:46.918Z 10x Research says BlackRock’s BITA income ETF is built to trail spot Bitcoin layer-1, etfs https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/blackrock-bita-bitcoin-etf-underperform-10x-research.jpg A schematic showing spot Bitcoin exposure paired with a call-option overlay for a covered-call ETF https://www.thechainpost.com/news/maplestory-universes-permissioned-blockchain-closed-its-own-freedom-after-five-y-448c24 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:25:46.918Z MapleStory Universe’s permissioned blockchain “closed its own freedom” after five years https://static.invenglobal.com/upload/image/2026/06/17/i1781683096268103.jpeg A schematic of a game world economy connected to a permissioned blockchain with access gates https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-stays-range-bound-near-65700-as-fed-rate-cut-bets-and-etf-flows-tug-sent-b59ba8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:25:46.918Z Bitcoin stays range-bound near $65,700 as Fed rate-cut bets and ETF flows tug sentiment layer-1, etfs, macro https://i.gadgets360cdn.com/large/cryptomarkets17062026_joshuaworoniecki_unsplash_main_1781682724608.png Bitcoin price chart hovering around the mid-$60,000s with a highlighted $68,000 resistance zone https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-faces-eu-license-rejection-reuters-reports-a0bf6a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:25:46.918Z Binance faces EU license rejection, Reuters reports exchanges https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/3le4m6/article71111926.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-02-26T233030Z_679397336_RC22PGASPLOR_RTRMADP_3_BINANCE-LAWSUIT-CUSTOMERS.JPG A Binance logo in front of the EU flag backdrop, with a warning sign suggesting a regulatory decision https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockchaincom-expands-onchain-stocks-and-etfs-with-ondo-finance-tokenized-equiti-552089 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T20:00:47.122Z Blockchain.com expands onchain stocks and ETFs with Ondo Finance tokenized equities rollout https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-is-a-paradigm-shift-beyond-wall-street-polkadot.png A blockchain-themed illustration with tokenized stock and ETF icons connected by lines over a digital exchange interface https://www.thechainpost.com/news/altcoin-selling-hits-266b-as-spot-demand-sinks-stablecoins-and-ai-pull-capital-574646 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:55:46.975Z Altcoin selling hits $266B as spot demand sinks, stablecoins and AI pull capital stablecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-217177-recorte-de-la-fed-favorece-a-bitcoin-y-podria-extenderse-a-las-altcoins-segun-bi.jpg Abstract chart-like visualization showing altcoin spot demand dropping while stablecoin market cap and AI-related interest rise https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-bets-on-derivatives-and-infrastructure-to-shrink-dependence-on-trading--bd4024 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:55:46.975Z Coinbase bets on derivatives and infrastructure to shrink dependence on trading fees exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinfund-and-coinbase-back-trace-finance-with-32m-series-a-for-stablecoin-paymen-788233 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:45:46.827Z CoinFund and Coinbase back Trace Finance with $32M Series A for stablecoin payments stablecoins, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ai-decrypt-style-08-gID_7.png@png Illustration of a stablecoin payment flow across networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/botanix-shutdown-spotlights-hard-truth-for-bitcoin-layer-2s-bcaecd TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:45:46.827Z Botanix shutdown spotlights hard truth for Bitcoin layer-2s layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/fifa-tests-a-new-world-cup-ticketing-system-on-avalanche-aimed-at-scalping-d9c738 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:30:46.221Z FIFA tests a new World Cup ticketing system on Avalanche, aimed at scalping layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/illinois-gov-pritzker-signs-02-crypto-tax-law-industry-fights-back-6f4ac2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:25:46.296Z Illinois Gov. Pritzker signs 0.2% crypto tax law, industry fights back regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-backed-perps-dex-satori-finance-shuts-down-amid-prolonged-crypto-downtu-f555a6 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T19:00:46.391Z Coinbase-backed perps DEX Satori Finance shuts down amid prolonged crypto downturn defi, exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/crypto-trading-gen-z-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Abstract illustration of a perps exchange interface fading out, symbolizing Satori Finance shutdown https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-drops-after-fed-chair-kevin-warsh-signals-price-stability-3486e3 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:55:46.201Z Bitcoin drops after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh signals “price stability” layer-1, macro https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Federal-Reserve-Bank-gID_7.jpg@png Bitcoin price chart on a dark background with macro policy headlines https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-denies-doxxing-customer-in-btc-backed-mortgage-house-photo-dispute-c2a45b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:55:46.201Z Coinbase denies doxxing customer in BTC-backed mortgage house photo dispute stablecoins, layer-1, regulation, exchanges https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17145253/Protos-Artwork-CoinbaseDoxxing.jpg A residential house exterior shown in a Coinbase and Better Home & Finance press image tied to a BTC-backed mortgage, with identifiers altered for privacy https://www.thechainpost.com/news/why-crypto-forecasts-deserve-context-not-just-a-number-341cdf TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z Why crypto forecasts deserve context, not just a number https://www.thechainpost.com/news/btc-eth-xrp-stall-near-key-levels-as-traders-wait-on-ema-break-confirmation-b481e0 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z BTC, ETH, XRP stall near key levels as traders wait on EMA break confirmation layer-1 https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/14195012/Why-Crypto-Market-Price-Up-Today-BTC-ETH-XRP-SOL-Surge-1.webp Candlestick chart with BTC, ETH, and XRP price candles hovering near horizontal support and resistance levels https://www.thechainpost.com/news/neoslegal-launches-a-public-uae-crypto-license-tracker-for-2026-across-five-regu-b4a041 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z Neoslegal launches a public UAE crypto license tracker for 2026 across five regulators regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-holds-above-65k-as-clarity-act-talks-and-fed-decision-lift-crypto-sentim-9da657 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z Bitcoin holds above $65K as CLARITY Act talks and Fed decision lift crypto sentiment stablecoins, layer-1, layer-2, memecoins, nfts, defi, macro, regulation https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1280x960/industry-wired/media/media_files/2026/06/17/bitcoin-above-65k-ethereum-at-1795-as-market-confidence-return-2026-06-17-11-14-07.jpg A trading dashboard style graphic showing Bitcoin above $65,000 and Ethereum near $1,800 with a regulation-themed backdrop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/gaming-groups-and-unions-urge-senate-to-bar-sports-betting-in-crypto-prediction--9a059f TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z Gaming groups and unions urge Senate to bar sports betting in crypto prediction markets regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/32d95f660df972f2b60c6afdade54b42a507b80c-2048x1152.png Editorial illustration showing U.S. Capitol steps with digital prediction market chart lines overlayed https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xoras-xrp-ledger-neobank-pitch-leans-on-retail-loyalty-not-retail-friendly-guara-5265ac TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:25:46.777Z XORA’s XRP-ledger neobank pitch leans on retail loyalty, not retail-friendly guarantees layer-1 https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Neobank-XRP-Ledger-1024x515.png Developer-focused illustration of a neobank interface connected to the XRP Ledger network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/world-chain-bridge-tvl-jumps-329-in-a-week-while-wld-climbs-over-50-317b3b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:15:46.477Z World Chain bridge TVL jumps 32.9% in a week while WLD climbs over 50% layer-2, defi https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/22514a1dc63327eb9543436487b341b86cd7daf2-2048x1152.png A token bridge concept illustration showing assets moving between chains, with a rollup network backdrop representing World Chain https://www.thechainpost.com/news/andrew-tate-liquidated-again-on-hyperliquid-as-romania-adds-trafficking-allegati-a78c95 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T18:00:46.546Z Andrew Tate liquidated again on Hyperliquid as Romania adds trafficking allegations security, memecoins, regulation https://protos-media.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/17165135/Protos-Artwork-TateHyperliquid.jpg A trading chart silhouette overlaid with a Romanian court scale icon, referencing Hyperliquid liquidations and expanded trafficking allegations https://www.thechainpost.com/news/illinois-moves-toward-taxing-crypto-transactions-critics-call-it-the-most-puniti-d378f8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:55:46.890Z Illinois moves toward taxing crypto transactions. Critics call it the “most punitive” layer-1 https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bitcoin-dollar-decrypt-style-gID_7.jpg@png Illustration of Illinois state lines overlaying a Bitcoin-style transaction graph https://www.thechainpost.com/news/hyperliquid-explained-a-decentralized-exchange-that-runs-on-its-own-blockchain-9bccd7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:45:46.466Z Hyperliquid, explained: a decentralized exchange that runs on its own blockchain https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/hyperliquid-learn-gID_5-pID_2.png@png Illustration-style diagram of a decentralized exchange interacting with its own blockchain network for order execution https://www.thechainpost.com/news/kalshi-targets-more-asset-classes-for-cftc-regulated-perpetual-futures-after-55b-0fe0f1 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:45:46.466Z Kalshi targets more asset classes for CFTC-regulated perpetual futures after $5.5B crypto push regulation https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/b70ccf3fdd71baf3685d7b963ddf9b0c82f83ad6-2048x1152.png Trading screens showing derivatives charts, with a compliance backdrop suggesting CFTC regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/illinois-adds-last-minute-02-tax-on-digital-asset-holding-and-transfers-industry-df9a69 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:25:46.396Z Illinois adds last-minute 0.2% tax on digital-asset holding and transfers, industry calls it outrageous https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ethereums-glamsterdam-hits-final-devnet-stage-with-a-200m-gas-limit-target-26bcc2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:25:46.396Z Ethereum’s Glamsterdam hits final devnet stage with a 200M gas-limit target layer-1 https://cdn.thedefiant.io/glamsterdam-jpg-c773803a-2397-4b5c-8f4a-787e14527911.jpg Ethereum network nodes and validators with the Glamsterdam upgrade labeled, showing a gas-limit capacity target for devnet testing https://www.thechainpost.com/news/matter-labs-cuts-staff-and-throws-its-weight-behind-institutional-privacy-platfo-fbcf41 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:15:46.756Z Matter Labs cuts staff and throws its weight behind institutional privacy platform Prividium layer-1, layer-2 https://cdn.sanity.io/images/6oftkxoa/production/90ab6eeaf22aed6982b43cc236eec09012c220b2-2048x1152.png Office workers viewed through a cryptographic privacy theme, representing Matter Labs’ shift from zkSync to institutional privacy infrastructure Prividium https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-long-short-turns-messy-tokens-into-tradable-signals-per-coindesk-indices-b43004 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T17:15:46.756Z Crypto Long & Short turns messy tokens into tradable signals, per CoinDesk indices https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bybit-added-to-singapore-mas-investor-alert-list-not-a-license-88f181 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:55:46.175Z Bybit added to Singapore MAS Investor Alert List, not a license regulation, exchanges https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-265752-bybit-predstavil-kriptokartu-s-podderzkoj-apple-pay-i-google-pay.jpg Singapore MAS building exterior with Bybit-related regulatory warning text overlay https://www.thechainpost.com/news/polychain-and-coinbase-backed-satori-finance-dex-shuts-down-blames-unfavorable-m-cfd1ff TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:45:46.881Z Polychain and Coinbase-backed Satori Finance DEX shuts down, blames “unfavorable market conditions” defi, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/moodys-adds-credit-ratings-to-solana-tokenized-securities-b4f254 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:45:46.881Z Moody’s adds credit ratings to Solana tokenized securities layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/hoskinson-warns-cardano-cant-survive-on-crypto-hype-alone-cd7886 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:25:46.538Z Hoskinson warns Cardano can’t survive on crypto hype alone layer-1, security, memecoins, nfts https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/05182042/Cardano-Founder-Slams-Critics-Defends-Scaling-Strategy-and-Governance-Push.webp Charles Hoskinson speaking during a Cardano livestream, warning that crypto’s reputational damage endangers networks that rely on the same speculative playbook https://www.thechainpost.com/news/musk-floats-solar-for-ai-polymarket-punters-wager-on-starship-landings-in-2026-749c58 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:25:46.538Z Musk floats solar for AI. Polymarket punters wager on Starship landings in 2026 exchanges https://cdn.biztoc.com/00b1facbb65026b6_s.webp A split scene showing solar panels under sunlight and a Starship-style rocket launch silhouette above a trading odds interface https://www.thechainpost.com/news/india-stablecoin-push-could-reshape-crypto-tax-and-rules-getbit-founder-says-f975b3 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:25:46.538Z India stablecoin push could reshape crypto tax and rules, GetBit founder says stablecoins, regulation https://image.coinpedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/22121643/India-Proposes-Bold-New-Crypto-Framework-With-COINS-Act.webp A neon-lit Indian city skyline with a stylized rupee symbol overlaid on a blockchain network pattern https://www.thechainpost.com/news/nick-begich-pitches-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-argues-gold-like-treatment-for-s-d90922 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:15:46.757Z Nick Begich pitches a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, argues gold-like treatment for seized BTC layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-rodney-pleads-guilty-in-alleged-18b-hyperfund-crypto-fraud-ce9d2e TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T16:00:46.582Z “Bitcoin Rodney” pleads guilty in alleged $1.8B HyperFund crypto fraud layer-1, regulation https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/crypto-crime-decrypt-style-02-gID_7.jpg@png A blurred city skyline with a generic bitcoin-themed warning sign, representing a crypto fraud case and court proceedings https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trace-finance-raises-32m-to-expand-cross-border-stablecoin-settlement-rails-1cc332 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T15:30:46.500Z Trace Finance raises $32M to expand cross-border stablecoin settlement rails stablecoins, regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-latin-america-is-ready-for-stablecoin-just-integrate-it-with-their-payment-systems.jpg Illustration of cross-border stablecoin settlement pathways connecting blockchain payments to banking networks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/earnos-launches-anti-ai-slop-app-and-raises-6m-from-1kx-circle-and-coinbase-d97f45 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T15:25:46.274Z EarnOS launches anti AI slop app and raises $6M from 1kx, Circle and Coinbase stablecoins, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-slips-toward-645k-as-strategy-selling-fears-return-ahead-of-and-around-t-3ca9ee TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T15:25:46.274Z Bitcoin slips toward $64.5K as Strategy selling fears return ahead of and around the FOMC layer-1, macro https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-strategyb-1.jpg Bitcoin price chart line hovering near $65,000 with a marked week-to-date low around $64.5K https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bhutan-transfers-533-btc-to-binance-state-holdings-drop-below-1750-btc-0a42f9 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:55:47.191Z Bhutan transfers 533 BTC to Binance, state holdings drop below 1,750 BTC exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/oman-makes-mining-join-a-state-backed-national-bitcoin-pool-via-omanhashom-86d632 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:45:46.584Z Oman makes mining join a state-backed national Bitcoin pool via Omanhash.om layer-1, web3, mining, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ready-usdc-card-cuts-noneea-access-after-provider-change-sparks-rapid-deactivati-db1e8c TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:45:46.584Z Ready USDC card cuts non‑EEA access after provider change sparks rapid deactivation notices stablecoins https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/cointelegraph-access-restriction-illustration.png Illustration of a crypto-backed USDC card with regional access warning outside the EEA https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-covenants-get-more-specific-with-opchecktemplateverify-6bb2c8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:45:46.584Z Bitcoin covenants get more specific with OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/bitcoin-covenants-2.jpg A stylized Bitcoin script and transaction template diagram showing OP_CHECKTEMPLATEVERIFY enforcing the structure of a next transaction https://www.thechainpost.com/news/trace-finance-raises-32m-series-a-to-fund-stablecoin-infrastructure-as-valuation-3a315e TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:45:46.584Z Trace Finance raises $32M Series A to fund stablecoin infrastructure as valuation jumps 10x stablecoins, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/clarity-act-of-2025-aims-to-end-us-crypto-regulatory-overlap-why-it-matters-a46c9d TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z CLARITY Act of 2025 aims to end US crypto regulatory overlap — why it matters regulation https://etedge-insights.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/imresizer-WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-09.40.24.jpg A legal document folder labeled CLARITY Act with overlapping regulatory stamp marks https://www.thechainpost.com/news/illinois-crypto-tax-fight-cci-urges-pritzker-to-veto-02-digital-asset-privilege--9258a4 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z Illinois crypto tax fight: CCI urges Pritzker to veto 0.2% Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act regulation https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/illinois-crypto-transaction-tax-opposition.jpg A ledger-like Illinois state outline overlaid with a small percent sign and a crypto transaction icon https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crypto-underperforms-as-equities-bounce-back-in-2026-03640c TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z Crypto underperforms as equities bounce back in 2026 layer-1 https://bsmedia.business-standard.com/_media/bs/img/article/2024-09/30/full/1727691743-6285.jpg Market chart concept showing stocks trend up while crypto benchmark icons lag https://www.thechainpost.com/news/wallet-tied-to-arthur-hayes-shifts-25m-in-eth-off-falconx-61d0af TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z Wallet tied to Arthur Hayes shifts $2.5M in ETH off FalconX layer-1 https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/arthur-hayes-eth-withdrawal-falconx.jpg Ethereum logo with a blockchain transaction trail graphic indicating a withdrawal from an institutional exchange https://www.thechainpost.com/news/salinas-pliego-pushes-bitcoin-over-real-estate-after-telling-wife-to-mortgage-he-516f9c TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z Salinas Pliego pushes bitcoin over real estate after telling wife to mortgage her house regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/79-of-bitcoin-supply-now-held-by-long-term-holders-k33-says-bear-market-may-be-n-9b3d4b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T14:25:46.788Z 79% of bitcoin supply now held by long-term holders, K33 says bear market may be near the end stablecoins, layer-1, etfs, macro, exchanges https://www.thechainpost.com/news/new-bittensor-root-reborn-proposal-would-shift-validator-power-over-subnet-yield-80280a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T13:45:46.546Z New Bittensor “Root Reborn” proposal would shift validator power over subnet yield macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/inveniam-plans-to-acquire-mantra-after-om-token-collapse-and-a-rough-year-09edaa TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T13:25:46.754Z Inveniam plans to acquire Mantra after OM token collapse and a rough year https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-mantra-chain-explained.jpg Illustration of two crypto logos merging over a distressed token chart backdrop https://www.thechainpost.com/news/spacex-tops-25t-after-ipo-fueling-a-risk-capital-story-crypto-cant-ignore-37b45b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T13:25:46.754Z SpaceX tops $2.5T after IPO, fueling a risk-capital story crypto can’t ignore https://www.thechainpost.com/news/coinbase-wants-to-be-an-everything-exchange-with-stocks-perps-and-an-ai-layer-232711 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T12:45:47.054Z Coinbase wants to be an “everything exchange” with stocks, perps, and an AI layer exchanges https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Brian-Armstrong-coinbase-wikimedia-decrypt-style-gID_7.png@png A modern trading interface blending crypto and traditional finance themes on a screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/rlusd-vaults-past-164b-volume-as-xrp-ledger-pushes-stablecoin-growth-fb9130 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T12:25:46.712Z RLUSD vaults past $1.64B volume as XRP Ledger pushes stablecoin growth stablecoins, regulation https://img.particlenews.com/img/id/2YtuzM_1CQZoPBo00 Blockchain chart showing stablecoin volume surge on the XRP Ledger with RLUSD highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/wallet-whales-shift-june-2026-flows-away-from-dogecoin-and-aster-toward-blockdag-0c24f1 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T12:25:46.712Z Wallet whales shift June 2026 flows away from Dogecoin and Aster toward BlockDAG https://www.tekedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sell-1.jpg Illustration of large crypto wallets shifting balances, with arrows pointing from Dogecoin and Aster toward BlockDAG https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-june-slide-leaves-86b-in-options-out-of-the-money-0ead19 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T12:15:46.356Z Bitcoin’s June slide leaves $8.6B in options out of the money layer-1, regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/gulf-trade-heir-backs-arp-digital-to-build-blockchain-settlement-for-up-to-32t-m-20e298 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T12:00:46.725Z Gulf trade heir backs ARP Digital to build blockchain settlement for up to $32T market regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/china-signals-tighter-stablecoin-oversight-for-cross-border-payments-c3a212 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T11:45:46.566Z China signals tighter stablecoin oversight for cross-border payments regulation https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/lawsuit-litigation-court-china-ai.jpg A central bank building silhouette with a network of payment routes overlaid to represent cross-border stablecoin activity https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-shows-60k70k-cost-basis-support-but-a-bearish-daily-flag-keeps-50k-risk--e43b78 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T11:30:46.413Z Bitcoin shows $60K–$70K cost-basis support, but a bearish daily flag keeps $50K risk alive layer-1 https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-how-to-make-a-profit-when-bitcoin-prices-are-stagnant.jpg Bitcoin chart illustration with highlighted $60,000–$70,000 support zone and a bearish flag pattern on the daily timeframe https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uniswap-uni-jumps-20-as-standard-chartered-mulls-100-by-2030-3f014b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T11:15:46.262Z Uniswap (UNI) jumps 20% as Standard Chartered mulls $100 by 2030 defi https://img.decrypt.co/insecure/rs:fill:1024:512:1:0/plain/https://cdn.decrypt.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Uniswap2-gID_7.jpg@png Traders watch Uniswap screens as UNI price moves on Standard Chartered commentary and Uniswap tokenized-stock launch news https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cryptos-big-push-is-machine-to-machine-settlement-not-retail-hype-20b9e5 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T11:00:46.977Z Crypto’s big push is machine-to-machine settlement, not retail hype regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uni-spikes-as-traders-eye-first-warsh-fed-rate-decision-1d7358 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T11:00:46.977Z UNI spikes as traders eye first Warsh Fed rate decision macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockdags-legacy-sale-leans-on-a-low-entry-price-and-a-fixed-buyback-framework-e6fd03 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z BlockDAG’s “Legacy Sale” leans on a low entry price and a fixed buyback framework https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-16/j5rhthgu/Screenshot-2026-06-16-210223.jpg A generic illustration of a token sale dashboard and blockchain network nodes behind the words “Legacy Sale” https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tokenized-rwa-market-clears-43b-as-institutions-build-on-blockchain-token-termin-139a86 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z Tokenized RWA market clears $43B as institutions build on blockchain, Token Terminal says layer-1, regulation https://i.headtopics.com/images/2026/6/16/cointelegraph/tokenized-rwa-market-tops-43b-according-to-token-t-tokenized-rwa-market-tops-43b-according-to-token-t-F6404AD4B8D6048B5FDCDFB5AF78E326.webp Abstract illustration of tokenized real-world assets flowing over an Ethereum-like blockchain network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/zama-morpho-and-steakhouse-launch-confidential-yield-vault-on-ethereum-19629a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z Zama, Morpho and Steakhouse launch confidential yield vault on Ethereum layer-1, defi, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/crystal-intelligence-plugs-compliance-monitoring-into-kites-agent-payments-9d8198 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z Crystal Intelligence plugs compliance monitoring into Kite’s agent payments stablecoins, security, regulation, exchanges https://hackernoon.imgix.net/images/jEm0Gsq7mQUHLJ0ZGe4cAf9jPvU2-dc83gyg.jpeg A secure compliance dashboard overlay on an agent payment flow, suggesting sanctions screening and audit trails for autonomous transactions https://www.thechainpost.com/news/wintermute-warns-bitcoins-rebound-needs-etf-and-treasury-inflows-to-avoid-the-ne-49af6a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z Wintermute warns bitcoin’s rebound needs ETF and treasury inflows to avoid the next trap stablecoins, layer-1, etfs, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/dogecoin-flatlines-near-0088-as-stellar-slips-15-while-blockdag-touts-a-010-buyb-753bc7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T10:25:46.406Z Dogecoin flatlines near $0.088 as Stellar slips 15%, while BlockDAG touts a $0.10 buyback https://www.crypto-reporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/blockdag_1778.jpg Charts showing DOGE flat near $0.088 and XLM down about 15%, with a highlighted note about a BlockDAG $0.10 buyback https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitgo-rolls-out-mica-compliant-platform-in-europe-as-binance-license-uncertainty-84c151 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T09:45:46.405Z BitGo rolls out MiCA-compliant platform in Europe as Binance license uncertainty hits exchanges regulation, exchanges https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/enhanced-bitgo-illustration.png A European city skyline behind regulatory paperwork and crypto infrastructure hardware, representing MiCA compliance and licensing timelines. https://www.thechainpost.com/news/cftc-chair-signals-support-for-regulated-crypto-perps-on-us-soil-1a5df7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T08:25:46.258Z CFTC chair signals support for regulated crypto perps on US soil regulation https://www.tekedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CFTC.jpg Regulator-style illustration of a US flag over a derivatives chart with perpetual futures icons https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockdag-cronos-near-and-worldcoin-top-gainers-chatter-in-2026-push-7c25d2 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T08:25:46.258Z BlockDAG, Cronos, NEAR, and Worldcoin top “gainers” chatter in 2026 push https://www.thechainpost.com/news/massies-hr-1846-resurfaces-in-crypto-circles-as-debate-shifts-to-his-policy-infl-4beef0 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T08:25:46.258Z Massie’s H.R. 1846 resurfaces in crypto circles as debate shifts to his policy influences layer-1, macro, regulation https://tdpelmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Crypto-Supporters-Amplify-Claims-as-Thomas-Massie-Links-Bitcoin-Ideas-to-Federal-Reserve-Abolition-Push-in-Heated-U.S.-Congress-Debate-in-Washington-D.C.jpg A U.S. Capitol dome with a Federal Reserve seal motif and a Bitcoin icon in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-adds-tokenized-securities-and-stablecoin-settlement-for-us-markets-dbaec7 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T08:25:46.258Z Binance adds tokenized securities and stablecoin settlement for U.S. markets stablecoins, regulation, exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/How-Binance-is-Building-a-Multi-Asset-Super-App-Binance-Blog-06-16-2026_04_24_PM-1.png A Binance-style trading interface showing multiple asset classes, including tokenized securities and stablecoin settlement references https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-bounces-on-usiran-ceasefire-but-miners-still-face-strain-b25337 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T08:25:46.258Z Bitcoin bounces on US–Iran ceasefire, but miners still face strain layer-1, mining https://www.newscase.com/wp-content/uploads/ai-imgs/CRYPTO000BTC-2026-06-16-19-51-07.png Bitcoin price chart above support levels with a backdrop suggesting geopolitical tension https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoin-and-the-sp-500-look-different-after-adjusting-for-m2-growth-4a8268 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T07:00:46.516Z Bitcoin and the S&P 500 look different after adjusting for M2 growth https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitgo-pitches-mica-compliance-help-for-europe-under-its-bafin-regulated-crypto-a-b1da0e TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T07:00:46.516Z BitGo pitches MiCA compliance help for Europe under its BaFin-regulated Crypto-as-a-Service regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/strc-sinks-to-a-record-low-as-traders-call-strategys-btc-buying-unsustainable-bec63a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:30:46.660Z STRC sinks to a record low as traders call Strategy’s BTC buying unsustainable https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-japan-basic-knowledge-for-beginners-in-stock-investment-strategy.jpg Candlestick chart of STRC price hitting an all-time low, with a backdrop referencing Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases https://www.thechainpost.com/news/saylors-company-sold-32-btc-in-june-2026-the-move-is-tiny-but-the-optics-arent-01f472 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:25:46.318Z Saylor’s company sold 32 BTC in June 2026. The move is tiny, but the optics aren’t layer-1, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/pakistan-finance-minister-says-tax-asaan-scheme-limits-tax-officers-and-moves-to-064ce5 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:25:46.318Z Pakistan finance minister says Tax Asaan Scheme limits tax officers and moves to digital monitoring layer-1, macro, web3, regulation https://i.dawn.com/large/2026/06/16222224569d1e7.webp A financial minister at a press interview backdrop, with tax and compliance documents implied behind him https://www.thechainpost.com/news/pepeto-nears-listing-as-market-liquidity-spikes-and-liquidations-reset-attention-0ddbbd TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:25:46.318Z Pepeto nears listing as market liquidity spikes and liquidations reset attention layer-1, regulation https://techbullion.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BTC-JUNE-9-1024x683.jpg Editorial illustration for Pepeto nears listing as market liquidity spikes and liquidations reset attention in layer-1 coverage https://www.thechainpost.com/news/mica-license-deadline-looms-as-binance-faces-potential-eu-access-loss-7a38ef TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:25:46.318Z MiCA license deadline looms as Binance faces potential EU access loss regulation, exchanges https://c.ndtvimg.com/2026-06/i9ohu1h8_binance-eu_625x300_16_June_26.png?im=FeatureCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=1600,height=900 A European Union flag beside abstract blockchain network lines, with a compliance deadline theme https://www.thechainpost.com/news/barry-moore-wins-alabama-gop-primary-after-crypto-pac-raises-12m-1fbc0a TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T06:00:46.389Z Barry Moore wins Alabama GOP primary after Crypto PAC raises $12M https://www.thechainpost.com/news/bitcoins-cycle-low-sharpe-ratio-flashes-but-history-points-to-basing-not-instant-e63582 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T05:25:46.709Z Bitcoin’s cycle-low Sharpe ratio flashes, but history points to basing, not instant bounce layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/illinois-transaction-tax-for-crypto-clears-despite-industry-objections-8be3ba TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T05:25:46.709Z Illinois transaction tax for crypto clears despite industry objections https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/hi-crypto-glossary-tax-1.jpg Legislative building steps with crypto transaction tax headlines on a screen https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xrp-slips-back-under-123-after-brief-breakout-heavy-selling-boosts-volume-b2d0f0 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T05:00:46.374Z XRP slips back under $1.23 after brief breakout, heavy selling boosts volume https://www.thechainpost.com/news/uniswap-spikes-22-as-uni-rides-a-wider-altcoin-bid-ahead-of-the-fed-de5ce3 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T05:00:46.374Z Uniswap spikes 22% as UNI rides a wider altcoin bid ahead of the Fed layer-1, defi, macro https://www.thechainpost.com/news/us-gaming-groups-push-congress-to-ban-sports-prediction-markets-in-crypto-bill-s-7bb23e TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:45:46.242Z US gaming groups push Congress to ban sports prediction markets in crypto bill, Semafor reports regulation https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-linked-chatter-puts-uni-at-100-by-2030-read-it-as-an-analyst--77829f TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Standard Chartered-linked chatter puts UNI at $100 by 2030. Read it as an analyst forecast regulation https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/standardchartered.jpg?fit=750%2C501 Ethereum and decentralized finance themed background with a UNI-style icon and faint document cues for financial research https://www.thechainpost.com/news/binance-says-greek-regulator-deemed-its-mica-application-compliant-pushing-back--624a92 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Binance says Greek regulator deemed its MiCA application compliant, pushing back on rejection claims regulation, exchanges https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/binance-greek-regulator-mica-compliant.jpg Binance logo and EU regulatory framework motifs over a city skyline, symbolizing MiCA licensing oversight https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-calls-crypto-winter-over-and-targets-100000-for-bitcoin-d796f8 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Standard Chartered calls crypto winter over and targets $100,000 for Bitcoin layer-1 https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L616732850_g.jpg Analyst-style chart view of Bitcoin price action near a recent low and icons suggesting off-exchange whale activity https://www.thechainpost.com/news/blockchain-igaming-swings-to-speed-and-verifiable-infrastructure-not-just-crypto-b7c369 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Blockchain iGaming swings to speed and verifiable infrastructure, not just crypto deposits layer-1, layer-2 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/polkadot-and-bnb-selloff-story-punts-to-blockdag-zero-fees-claim-726181 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Polkadot and BNB selloff story punts to BlockDAG “zero fees” claim layer-1 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/tokenized-deposits-enter-the-policy-conversation-as-banks-brace-for-stablecoin-d-2790db TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T04:25:46.470Z Tokenized deposits enter the policy conversation as banks brace for stablecoin disintermediation regulation https://imageio.forbes.com/specials-images/imageserve/6a0e1a639ae0e57a05c3b376/0x0.jpg?width=960 Abstract illustration of bank deposits represented as tokenized units flowing through a payment network https://www.thechainpost.com/news/hyperliquid-open-interest-jumps-32-in-a-week-the-80-hype-question-is-less-hype-t-60b5d0 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T03:55:46.184Z Hyperliquid open interest jumps 32% in a week. The $80 HYPE question is less hype than leverage https://s3-images.ctmedia.io/media/article-covers/article-covers-255508-s-p-500-stal-dostupen-dla-kruglosutocnyh-torgov-na-platforme-hyperliquid.jpg Traders watching a perpetuals dashboard as open interest rises on Hyperliquid https://www.thechainpost.com/news/standard-chartered-repeats-crypto-price-targets-500k-btc-40k-eth-100-uni-1d9a9f TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T02:20:46.546Z Standard Chartered repeats crypto price targets: $500K BTC, $40K ETH, $100 UNI https://cimg.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/16133633/standard-chartered-crypto-predictions-btc-eth-uni.webp A desk-style graphic with BTC, ETH, and UNI tickers overlaid on a fluctuating price chart https://www.thechainpost.com/news/200-crypto-firms-back-the-clarity-act-as-bill-vote-looms-9f7a7d TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T02:20:46.546Z 200+ crypto firms back the CLARITY Act as bill vote looms regulation, exchanges https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L616795795_g.jpg Senate building steps with US legislative documents and faint crypto icons in the background https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripple-buys-equity-in-flutterwave-valuing-the-deal-at-32-billion-3f8b8e TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T02:20:46.546Z Ripple buys equity in Flutterwave, valuing the deal at $3.2 billion regulation https://ocdn.eu/pulscms/MDA_/d9df1d6e17a9ab17381217249aeefd89.jpg Abstract illustration of a fintech investment deal, with payment rails and a valuing gauge marked at 3.2 billion https://www.thechainpost.com/news/xrp-bounces-as-us-iran-tensions-cool-santiment-flags-whale-buying-after-a-13-spi-f5fcd4 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T02:20:46.546Z XRP bounces as US-Iran tensions cool, Santiment flags whale buying after a 13% spike https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-16/8s5lg93v/XRP-Price-Prediction-News-Meets-a-Fresh-Presale-Pick-as-Pepeto-Rises.jpg Abstract market chart with XRP price movement and a brief spike above $1.28 https://www.thechainpost.com/news/shib-etf-chatter-returns-as-alphapepe-readies-product-proof-before-any-chart-deb-450a87 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T02:20:46.546Z SHIB ETF chatter returns as AlphaPepe readies product proof before any chart debut layer-1, memecoins, etfs https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L616453251_g.jpg Generic crypto market headlines showing ETF buzz and a meme coin theme with risk disclaimer tone https://www.thechainpost.com/news/whales-back-block-dag-as-majors-compress-capital-while-doge-and-xlm-slide-5a515d TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T00:25:46.426Z Whales back Block DAG as majors compress capital, while DOGE and XLM slide https://cdn.open-pr.com/L/6/L616863669_g.jpg Traders watch a crypto chart as capital tightens, with whale accumulation and DOGE and XLM price weakness highlighted https://www.thechainpost.com/news/gao-presses-fdic-for-clearer-coordination-on-crypto-and-stablecoin-risks-3811be TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T00:25:46.426Z GAO presses FDIC for clearer coordination on crypto and stablecoin risks stablecoins https://www.newsbtc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cryptoregulations.jpg?fit=750%2C400 US Capitol dome with a note about stablecoin and crypto regulatory coordination https://www.thechainpost.com/news/ripple-takes-a-minority-stake-in-flutterwave-valuing-the-fintech-at-33b-ab7d2b TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T00:25:46.426Z Ripple takes a minority stake in Flutterwave, valuing the fintech at $3.3B regulation https://bitcoinworld.co.in/wp-content/uploads/ripple-invests-flutterwave-african-fintech.jpg Abstract illustration of global payments routes over a map and a fintech logo motif https://www.thechainpost.com/news/newsdataio-flags-2026-trending-watchlist-around-blockdag-hype-xrp-avalanche-sola-29c867 TheChainPost en 2026-06-17T00:25:46.426Z NewsData.io flags 2026 “trending” watchlist around BlockDAG, HYPE, XRP, Avalanche, Solana layer-1 https://media.assettype.com/analyticsinsight/2026-06-16/zj5mf2iv/Screenshot-2026-06-16-155732.jpg Abstract crypto market dashboard with five highlighted assets: BlockDAG, HYPE, XRP, Avalanche, and Solana