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06/02/2026 09:28 PM

US Treasury Cracks Down On Crypto Ties To Iran: 4 Exchanges Receive New Sanctions

The US Treasury has announced a new round of Iran-related sanctions targeting crypto channels used to move value across borders, with Treasury officials arguing that Iran has turned to digital asset tools to bypass restrictions and maintain access to international funds. New Iran Sanctions On Crypto Exchanges The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) […]
06/02/2026 09:00 PM

Why Are XRP ETF Inflows Growing While Bitcoin And Ethereum Are Bleeding?

On-chain data shows that XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to attract steady inflows, while Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs have recorded consecutive days of outflows. The difference in fund flows and investor demand suggests that institutions and large players are increasingly favoring the altcoin exposure over Bitcoin and Ethereum despite their waning price action. At […]
06/02/2026 07:30 PM

Bitcoin’s On-Chain Landscape Looks Far Different From Its 2021 Bull Market Peak

Given the prolonged waning price action, the Bitcoin network is starting to feel this bearish pressure, leading to a sharp decline in activity across the network. After a period of downward performance, the level of activity and participation within the network has significantly dropped below levels seen in previous bull market cycles. How Bitcoin’s Network […]
06/02/2026 06:26 PM

BNB Chain Ecosystem Sees Major Institutional Week With US ETF Debut, Asset Manager Bet

As financial institutions continue to bet on the crypto industry, the BNB Chain ecosystem saw major developments last week, with the launch of the first US Spot Exchange-traded Fund (ETF) and its inclusion among the top networks to benefit from upcoming regulatory clarity. Related Reading: Japan’s LDP Calls For Crypto ETF Framework, Yen Stablecoin Push […]
06/02/2026 06:00 PM

Polymarket Users Cry Foul After $85 Million Bet On MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Sale Goes Wrong

A dispute with more than $85 million in total trading volume at stake has erupted on Polymarket after Strategy Inc. — formerly MicroStrategy — confirmed it sold 32 Bitcoin between May 26 and May 31, 2026, only for the prediction market to propose a “No” resolution on the grounds that public confirmation arrived one day […]
06/02/2026 04:30 PM

How One Crypto Founder Is Using XRP To Build The Future Of Finance

Flare Founder Hugo Philion has revealed how his network is utilizing XRP in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. This includes wrapping the XRP token, which enables users to deploy it on DeFi platforms to earn yield.  Flare Founder Breaks Down How They Use XRP For DeFi In an ‘XRP in One Minute’ episode, Philion stated […]
06/02/2026 03:00 PM

Solana Takes Aim At Hyperliquid With Push For Fully Onchain Perps

Solana Foundation is moving to back teams building fully onchain perpetual futures, setting up a clear challenge to the market structure that has powered Hyperliquid’s rapid rise. The initiative targets one of crypto’s most lucrative trading segments: perps, where volume still sits largely on centralized exchanges or hybrid venues. Solana Vs. Hyperliquid The Foundation framed […]
06/02/2026 01:30 PM

Bitcoin Could Benefit From A Global Debt Reckoning, Bitwise Argues

Bitwise is looking past Bitcoin’s recent slide and toward a much larger pressure point: close to $30 trillion in global debt that needs refinancing in 2026. The firm said higher Japanese government bond yields and a warning from the IMF about waning demand for government debt could push markets into a tighter corner, a setup […]

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