Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base is targeting June 25 for its Beryl mainnet upgrade, a technical update expected to introduce a new B20 token standard designed to make token creation and storage more efficient. TL;DR Base is targeting June 25, 2026 for the Beryl mainnet upgrade. The upgrade introduces the B20 token standard. B20 is…

Michael Saylor’s bitcoin-buying intelligence software company has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. The tiny sale of 32 BTC at the end of May was just a drop in the ocean, as the Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) it uses to buy more BTC by raising capital through an at-the-market continuous share issuance program has fallen…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rescinding its climate-related corporate disclosure rules, marking another shift in the regulatory environment for public companies, including listed crypto and Bitcoin mining firms. TL;DR The SEC proposal would rescind climate-related disclosure requirements for public companies. The rules had required reporting around emissions and climate-related risk exposure. The…

The Ethereum Foundation is pushing clear signing standards as a way to make wallet approvals easier to understand, aiming to reduce one of crypto’s most persistent user-security problems: signing something dangerous without realizing it. TL;DR Clear signing replaces unreadable raw payloads with human-readable transaction summaries. The standard is designed to help wallets, dApps and hardware…

Bitcoin’s price was rejected at $67,000 earlier this week, and the intense pressure from sellers brought the asset south toward $62,000 on Friday, where it finally found some support. Many of the larger-cap alts have posted more impressive gains today, including SOL, which has reclaimed the $70 level, and HYPE, which trades at essentially the…

TL;DR SHAY_ANALYTICS says BTCUSD confirmed a bearish breakdown from a multi-month symmetrical triangle. The analyst points to price trading below the breakout zone and Ichimoku cloud as bearish confirmation. The setup contrasts with short-term bounce calls, showing why BTC remains technically contested. Bearish Continuation Case Remains Alive Not every Bitcoin chart shared on June 20…

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed reforms to public securities offerings, aiming to simplify capital raising rules and expand exemptions for smaller corporate issuers. TL;DR The proposal would simplify registration requirements for certain offerings. It would expand exemptions for smaller companies seeking to raise capital. The stated goal is to lower capital formation costs…

The expected delay with the latest Pi Network protocol update continues, but the team behind the project has now urged certain nodes to move faster so that it can be completed soon. Meanwhile, the project’s native token has finally shown some strength, bouncing from the $0.13 support. PI Nodes, Hurry Up The crucial protocol updates…

Arthur Hayes’ somewhat controversial and sporadic behavior in terms of crypto purchases and sales continues, this time with Ethereum. According to on-chain data provided by Lookonchain, the former BitMEX CEO has now disposed of his entire ETH position, which he acquired just a few days earlier. Moreover, he sold at a loss. Hayes Sells Days…

Prediction markets are no longer sitting at the edge of the financial conversation. Kalshi has reportedly held early discussions with investment banks about a future initial public offering, according to a report on the company’s fundraising and revenue trajectory. The talks are described as informal, and the same reporting suggests any listing would still be…

Chainlink’s latest real-world sports market role is a useful reminder that oracle infrastructure can matter even when token price action is quiet. ADI Predictstreet, described in a June 9 announcement as an official prediction market partner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said it adopted Chainlink as exclusive oracle infrastructure for prediction markets tied to…

Hsiao-Wei Wang has stepped down as the Ethereum Foundation’s co-executive director and board member following the end of her sabbatical. Vitalik Buterin praised her role in shaping Ethereum’s research culture and building the ecosystem’s community. Ethereum Foundation Hit By Another High-Profile Exit Wang took to social media to announce her departure from the non-profit after…

Old smart contracts can remain dangerous long after a protocol has moved on. A SlowMist analysis of a $2.19 million theft from Aztec Connect has put that problem back in focus. The affected contract was part of a deprecated legacy system, not the active Aztec network, but the incident is still an important warning for…

tl;dr: Over the course of the past 4.5 years, I’ve taken out ~$175,000 in personal loans and 0% credit card balance transfer loans to purchase 5 Bitcoin. I’ve paid ~$18,000 in interest. All loans were unsecured. No risk of liquidation. As mentioned in my previous (4 year) update, all loans were paid in full. This…

Celsius founder and former CEO Alexander Mashinsky has been permanently banned from trading in markets overseen by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) after a federal court approved a consent order resolving the regulator’s 2023 enforcement case against him. The order, entered by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York,…

Tokenized gold is moving deeper into crypto lending markets. Digital asset lender Ledn has added Tether Gold, or XAU₮, as collateral for loans, according to its official announcement. The move gives borrowers another way to access liquidity without selling a tokenized claim on physical gold. TL;DR Ledn has added Tether Gold as a supported collateral…

Bitcoin Magazine JPMorgan: Bitcoin Mining Costs Have ‘Worsened’ as BTC Trades Below Production Cost Bitcoin has traded below the estimated cost to mine it for five straight months, according to JPMorgan analysts, leaving roughly one in five miners unprofitable and pushing publicly listed operators to sell a record volume of coins. In a client note…

TL;DR Malta’s MFSA has opened a DeFi discussion paper under reference number 03-2026. The consultation explores DAOs, software-based organisational models, Guardian Agents, account abstraction, and DeFi’s interaction with MiCA. The paper is open for feedback until July 10, 2026, so it should be read as consultation material rather than final regulation. Malta’s financial regulator is…

The cryptocurrency market has once again been painted red over the past 24 hours, yet the meme coin SIREN has defied the bearish conditions by posting a triple-digit price increase. Still, many industry participants remain skeptical of the token and have cautioned investors to steer clear of it. Same Pattern, Different Day It was just…

Ethereum may be heading toward a funding crisis that could begin to emerge within the next three to nine months, according to former Ethereum Foundation contributor Trent Van Epps. In a recent article on X, Van Epps, who recently ended his five-year stint at EF, said the risk is not simply the result of a…

TL;DR 24X National Exchange has filed a proposed SEC rule change tied to tokenized securities trading. The proposal would allow eligible securities, including Russell 1000 stocks and certain ETFs, to trade in tokenized form through a DTC pilot program. The filing is still a proposal, not an approval or live product, but it shows how…

Bitcoin Magazine Prediction Market Kalshi Eyes IPO as Revenue Hits $2 Billion  Kalshi, the prediction markets platform that has become the dominant force in U.S. event contracts, is in informal talks with investment banks about a potential initial public offering, The Information reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the company’s financials. The disclosure caps a…

TL;DR Solana is testing an important support zone after a sharp pullback across major crypto assets. The $60-$65 area is now the key technical band traders are watching for signs of either stabilization or continuation lower. A recovery back above the recent rejection zone would ease pressure, but failure near $60 could invite another leg…

At the start of June, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization tumbled to their lowest levels in years. However, many analysts believe the cycle bottoms have not occurred yet. The big question now appears to be whether Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH) will find its floor first, and here’s the take of one popular…