What could move crypto and Bitcoin markets this week

Crypto traders enter June 15 with U.S. data releases and a Federal Reserve decision in focus.  Summary Bitcoin climbed above $65,500 as U.S.-Iran deal eased oil and inflation concerns. Markets expect Fed to keep rates unchanged during Kevin Warsh’s first policy meeting this week. Retail sales, housing starts and manufacturing data could shape crypto risk appetite this shortened week. The Kobeissi Letter listed May industrial production on Monday, housing starts on Tuesday, retail sales on Wednesday, and the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index on Thursday. U.S. markets will close Friday for…

The Customer Is the Collateral – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways IREN secured $3.65B on Jun. 1; Microsoft backing cut financing costs to 6.00%. Fitch rated IREN’s facility A; pension capital access may reshape AI infrastructure funding. CoreWeave’s $8.5B deal set a precedent; TeraWulf and Cipher now chase similar backing. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to bitcoin mining, artificial intelligence, and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on June 3, 2026, by Cindy Feng. If you’ve been following Bitcoin mining stocks for a while, you’ll probably notice: companies…

Bitcoin Nears $66K After Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal

Bitcoin came just shy of $66,000 during Monday morning trading after US President Trump claimed that the US had brokered a peace deal with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. “The deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform late on Sunday.  “I hereby fully authorize the toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade,” Trump said. “Ships of the World, start your engines.…

Coins.ph Adds Bitcoin and Ethereum to National QR Ph, Reaching 700,000 Philippine Merchants

Key Takeaways Coins.ph added BTC and ETH to the Philippines’ QR Ph network, letting users pay nearly 700,000 retail merchants. Analysts view this integration of digital assets as a critical viability test for regions with high remittances. Pending BSP approval, Coins.ph plans to launch its PHPC stablecoin to remove foreign exchange spreads. The Evolution of the Philippines’ QR Ph Network The integration of digital assets into the Philippines’ national quick-response (QR) code network is expanding to include volatile cryptocurrencies alongside dollar-pegged stablecoins, signaling an evolution in how emerging markets utilize…

Bitcoin price climbs above $65K after U.S.-Iran peace deal lifts markets

Bitcoin rose to its highest level in nearly two weeks on Monday after the United States and Iran announced a peace deal expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure from energy markets. Summary Bitcoin recovered above $65,500 as the U.S.-Iran deal eased oil and inflation fears across markets. ETF outflows and Strategy’s small BTC sale still raise doubts about sustained institutional demand ahead. Technicals show weaker downside pressure, but BTC still needs volume above $68,000 to confirm recovery. The move pushed bitcoin above $65,500, extending its rebound…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Recovery Gains Traction—Can It Unlock Bigger Gains?

Dogecoin started a fresh increase from the $0.0850 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.090 and might aim for a larger rally. DOGE price started a decent upward move above $0.0850 and $0.0880. The price is trading above the $0.0870 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.0870 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.0850. Dogecoin Price Faces…

CFTC Pulls New Mexico Into Prediction Markets Battle

New Mexico is the latest US state to be pulled into the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s legal fight for its jurisdiction over prediction markets after the state sued Kalshi for allegedly offering illegal sports betting. The CFTC said on Friday that it sued New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, state Attorney General Raúl Torrez, and members of the New Mexico Gaming Control Board in federal court “to block the state’s efforts to apply state gaming laws against CFTC-registered contract markets.” New Mexico sued Kalshi on June 4, arguing the company…

Aztec Connect Exploited For $2.1 Million

Aztec Connect, a deprecated decentralized finance platform, was drained of around $2.1 million in crypto on Sunday after an attacker exploited its verification function. Aztec Labs posted to X on Sunday that it was “investigating a potential exploit affecting Aztec Connect,” adding that around $2.1 million was transferred from the platform’s smart contract, which did not affect users or assets on the current Aztec network. The exploit is the latest in the $44 million worth of crypto that has been stolen so far this month from at least 12 other…

The One Interview Question Steve Jobs Used to Spot Real Talent – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Steve Jobs said at D8 2010 that “Why are you here?” exposed candidate motivation. Apple’s hiring approach favored self-driven goals, a lesson still cited 15+ years later. Jeff Haden argued specific ambitions beat clichés, shaping future hiring decisions. At the D8 conference in 2010, Steve Jobs outlined an interview style that sliced through résumé gloss with a single prompt: “Why are you here?” The answers, he suggested, exposed the real fuel behind a candidate’s work, the kind of personal ambition that often correlates with shipping hard things. Author…

How Four Crypto Exchanges’ SpaceX Bets Came Up Empty

Many platforms pushed tokenisation as a disruptor of the mainstream stock market structure. However, the recent cancellation of the tokenised SpaceX share allocations by four crypto exchanges, Binance, Bybit, Bitget Wallet and MEXC, has shown how thin that disruption can be when the asset behind the token refuses to materialise. On 12 June, the same day SpaceX began trading on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX, all four platforms scrapped their tokenised IPO campaigns and began refunding subscribers. Their explanation was near-identical: xStocks, the tokenised-equity platform they relied on to source…