Month: June 2026

Mert crowns Zcash as Bitcoin faces Europe privacy backlash

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Zcash has gained renewed attention after discussions around Europe’s planned crypto compliance rules pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight. Summary Mert highlighted Zcash as a leading privacy-focused crypto amid debate over Europe’s upcoming compliance rules. Analysts disputed claims that every Bitcoin transaction will require identity verification under the EU framework. Technical analysts are watching the $440 support level as ZEC trades near $451 after a sharp correction. According to recent reports, the European Union is preparing to introduce a €10,000 (about $11,600) limit on cash payments alongside tighter…

Charles Schwab to Enter Prediction Markets with S&P 500 Wagers: WSJ

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Financial services giant Charles Schwab will reportedly enter the prediction markets business by offering customers wagers on the S&P 500. According to a Friday Wall Street Journal report, Charles Schwab is planning to launch options contracts allowing users to place yes-or-no wagers on the performance of the S&P 500 stock market index. The move, expected to roll out in a matter of months as part of a partnership with Cboe Global Market, could mark the company’s first into prediction markets. Source: Kalshi While prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket…

Aztec Legacy Exploit Shows Risk Of Deprecated Crypto Contracts

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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 DeFi users and developers. TL;DR SlowMist analyzed a $2.19 million exploit affecting Aztec Connect’s deprecated legacy infrastructure. The active Aztec network was not described as compromised in the primary analysis. The issue highlights the risk…

Bitcoin’s $13B Options Expire May Push Price To New Lows

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Key takeaways: Puts (sell) options dominate the June 26 expiry with net advantages of $1B to $3.4B, leaving bulls exposed. Despite Strategy buying BTC again, heavy call (buy) positioning above $72,000 will likely reinforce bearish momentum. $13 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) options open interest is set to expire on June 26, potentially giving bears fresh ammunition for more downside pressure on BTC price. Bitcoin’s 14% price drop in June so far has caught bulls flat-footed, since most call (buy) options were stacked at $68,000 or higher. Will this monthly expiry…

GoMining launches Bitcoin commerce tool that cuts out fiat

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GoMining has launched a Bitcoin payment infrastructure stack that settles transactions directly on the Bitcoin network while charging merchants a 0.2% processing fee, a rate the company says is significantly lower than traditional card payment costs. Summary GoMining has launched GoBTC Pay SDK and API to help merchants accept Bitcoin directly. The platform settles payments directly on the Bitcoin network without fiat conversion and charges a 0.2% fee. GoMining says its model could compete with both crypto gateways and card networks. According to GoMining, the newly released GoBTC Pay Gen1…

La FIN des mineurs de Bitcoin ?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Aux États Unis, des boîtes qui ont fait fortune dans le minage de Bitcoin transforment leurs sites en data centers pour l’intelligence artificielle. Mêmes bâtiments, même électricité, mais une activité qui rapporte beaucoup plus que la crypto. Du coup le minage passe au second plan, et certaines vont même jusqu’à effacer le mot Bitcoin de leur nom. On regarde pourquoi ce basculement arrive maintenant, ce que les géants de l’IA viennent vraiment chercher sur ces sites, et si Bitcoin a du souci…

WhiteBIT Gains MiCA Approval in Austria, Expands Access Across Europe

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Crypto exchange WhiteBIT has obtained authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) from Austria’s Financial Market Authority, allowing the company to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area through a single license. Under MiCA, crypto companies authorized in one European Union member state can passport their services across the European Economic Area without obtaining separate licenses in each jurisdiction. WhiteBIT said the authorization will support the launch of a dedicated European platform, whitebit.eu. WhiteBIT said W Group, its parent company, serves more than 35 million…

Ledn Adds Tether Gold Collateral For Crypto Loans

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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 asset for loans. Borrowers can access liquidity against XAU₮ rather than selling the asset outright. Ledn says collateral is held 1:1 and is not rehypothecated. The product excludes residents of Canada and the European Union,…

Bitcoin reclaims $63K as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire revives U.S.-Iran talks hopes

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Bitcoin has climbed back above $63,000 after reports of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire have renewed expectations that stalled diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran could resume before the end of June. Summary Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $63,000 after reports of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire improved market sentiment. Polymarket traders continue to expect U.S.-Iran talks before month-end despite recent disruptions. Analysts and on-chain data suggest downside risks remain despite the geopolitical relief rally. According to Reuters, Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire that is set to take effect on Friday,…