Strategy’s $1.7 Billion Dividend Bill Could Force More Bitcoin Sales

Key Takeaways JPMorgan flagged Strategy’s ~$1.7B annual dividend bill as a key swing factor for H2 2026 crypto. Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5M late last month, its first sale since 2022, to fund preferred dividends. The bank sees under 50% odds the CLARITY Act passes this year, dimming a key catalyst. A $1.7 Billion Question JPMorgan said the crypto market’s second-half performance will hinge in part on how Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) funds its roughly $1.7 billion in annual dividend obligations, framing the funding plan (alongside the fate of…

Ripple Partner Bank of America Unveils Global Payments Expansion Strategy

Bank of America is expanding its global payments strategy with a renewed focus on enhancing cross-border transaction capabilities, highlighting the growing importance of efficient international money movement in modern finance. Being one of the world’s largest financial institutions and a company frequently associated with discussions surrounding Ripple and payment innovation, Bank of America’s latest initiative underscores the continued evolution of global settlement infrastructure. Ripple Gains Institutional Momentum Through Major Banking Alliance Ripple partner Bank of America is preparing to launch a new cross-border payments service that incorporates SWIFT. An analyst…

Tokenized RWAs Growth Bucks Crypto Slump as Stocks, Gold Lead Surge

Tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) remain one of the few bright spots in the cryptocurrency industry, even as macroeconomic headwinds and policy uncertainty weigh on markets in 2026, according to Binance Research. In its latest Monthly Market Insights report, Binance Research said the market for active tokenized RWAs surged 589% from early 2025 to June 2026. Bonds and money market funds led the sector in dollar terms, growing by 83% and adding $6.5 billion in value. Tokenized stocks, however, recorded the fastest growth, with their market value jumping 422%. Much of…

Seoul Police Raid Bithumb HQ in Probe Tied to Lawmaker’s Son – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Several reports say Seoul police raided Bithumb HQ a second time on June 8, 2026, in the Kim Byung-ki corruption probe. Lawmaker Kim Byung-ki faces 13 suspicions and has been summoned by police approximately seven times. Bithumb denies hiring irregularities; police say the broader investigation requires further work. Second Raid in 4 Months The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit was said to have arrived at Bithumb’s Gangnam-gu offices on Monday morning, marking the second compulsory search of the exchange since February. The first raid took…

Cardano founder pressed over 1,090 missing Bitcoin as ADA weekly losses top 25%

Thomas Braziel has asked Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson to clarify the status of about 1,090 Bitcoins tied to Cardano’s early structure. Summary Thomas Braziel asked Charles Hoskinson to clarify the status of about 1,090 Bitcoins tied to Cardano’s early structure. Braziel said his review focused on Cardano entities in the Isle of Man, Switzerland, and related governance records. ADA traded near $0.1720 as it continues to extend weekly losses above 25%. Braziel raised the issue after reviewing corporate filings connected to Cardano entities in the Isle of Man and Switzerland.…

Bitcoin Recovery Needs This To Happen, Glassnode Analyst Reveals

The lead research analyst at Glassnode has highlighted how the Bitcoin supply clustered at the top levels might have to shift down before a sustained recovery can take shape. Bitcoin Cost Basis Distribution Shows Massive Supply Above $80,000 In a new post on X, Glassnode lead research analyst CryptoVizArt has discussed how the Bitcoin supply is looking from the perspective of the Cost Basis Distribution (CBD). The CBD is an on-chain indicator that tells us about the amount of BTC that was purchased at each of the levels that the…

Bitcoin Rebounds Above $64K as Derivatives Traders Trigger $282.5M Liquidations

Key Takeaways Bitcoin rebounded past $64,000 on June 8, recovering from a multi-day sell-off below the $60,000 level. The recovery lifted the broader crypto market cap to $2.26 trillion despite rising Iran-Israel tensions. Liquidations hit $611 million across the crypto ecosystem, heavily penalizing wrong-footed short sellers. Bitcoin Reclaims $64,000 Amid Geopolitical Storm Bitcoin staged a resilient comeback, shrugging off a volley of escalating military exchanges between Israel and Iran to aggressively reclaim the $64,000 threshold. The cryptocurrency’s swift rebound offers a stark contrast to a brutal multi-day rout just days…

Warsh Faces His First Test June 17 as Traders Hunt for Hidden Signals in the Fed’s Dot Plot – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways CME’s Fedwatch tool shows a 98.2% probability the Fed holds rates at 3.50%–3.75% on June 17, 2026. Kevin Warsh, confirmed 54-45 and sworn in May 22, leads his first FOMC meeting this month. Goldman Sachs has pushed expected rate cuts to 2027, signaling a prolonged hold period ahead. Warsh Takes the Chair Kevin Warsh officially leads the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) for the first time at this month’s meeting. The Senate confirmed Warsh on May 13, 2026, in a narrow 54-45 vote, one of the most divisive…

Bitcoin Holder Accumulation Surged As Metrics Fell To Record Lows

Bitcoin’s (BTC) lowest-ever readings on the daily and two-week relative strength index (RSI) are coinciding with steady accumulation across several investor cohorts, strengthening what one analyst called the “best thesis” for buying BTC.  Onchain data shows wallets holding 1,000–10,000 BTC added more than 53,000 BTC over the past 60 days, while smaller retail investors also increased their holdings.  BTC accumulation grows across key cohorts MN Capital founder Michael van de Poppe highlighted Bitcoin’s historically weak momentum readings as a potential long-term opportunity. “The lowest Bitcoin read on the 2-Week RSI,…

Morgan Stanley and Galaxy Launch Crypto Lending Pathway Into Bitcoin ETPs

Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley partnered with Galaxy to let eligible clients lend BTC, ETH, and SOL. Galaxy cut the minimum loan size from $25M to $5M, expanding access to qualified investors. Morgan Stanley says onboarding times could fall by up to 75% through the new process. Galaxy Opens $5M Crypto Lending Program to Morgan Stanley Wealth Clients Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is expanding its digital asset offering through a new referral arrangement with Galaxy Digital, giving eligible clients a path to lend crypto and receive exchange-traded product (ETP) shares tied…