Ether Open Interest Hits New Highs on Binance: Are Bulls Back?

Ether (ETH) traders are increasing their leveraged long positions despite ETH price being down 44% in 2026. Ether’s futures open interest at Binance has climbed to a record 3.7 million ETH, with the exchange accounting for more than 44% of total Ether futures. Crypto analyst Darkfost noted that Ether futures activity has improved despite rising…

Hungary to Reverse Crypto Trading Rules That Carried Prison Terms

Hungary is set to decriminalize crypto trading, reversing restrictions that imposed potential jail terms for certain crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto transactions, according to Tisza government spokesperson Anita Köböl.  Speaking at a Thursday press conference, Köböl said Hungary would unwind rules introduced last year that required approved validation for crypto conversions and attached criminal penalties to violations….

Coinbase (COIN) news: new AI agent accounts that can trade and spend on your behalf

Coinbase has launched a new product called Coinbase for Agents, a platform that allows artificial intelligence agents such as ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude to connect directly to users’ Coinbase accounts and carry out financial transactions on their behalf. The product, which went live on Wednesday, enables AI agents to trade cryptocurrencies, access market data, pay…

BEAT Explodes 1,500% in a Month, Beating Bitcoin and Ether: Can the AI Token Rally Further?

BEAT, the native token of AI music platform Audiera, has exploded higher over the past month, surging more than 1,500% to a record high of $9.20 even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) fell roughly 25% and 30%, respectively, in the same period. BEAT/USD vs. BTC/USD and ETH/USD 1-month price performance. Source: TradingView Key takeaways:…

Bitcoin Battles Hormuz Closure, US Inflation as $63,000 Returns

Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $63,000 on Thursday as crypto shook off news that Iran had closed a key global oil route. Key points: Bitcoin sees volatility but hits intraday highs despite surging US inflation and another Strait of Hormuz closure. Oil rebounds as the US promises fresh attacks on Iranian infrastructure on Thursday. Bitcoin upside…

Japan Crypto Bill Advances With ETF, Tax Reform Path: Report

Japan’s Lower House reportedly passed a bill that would bring crypto assets under the country’s financial instruments framework, potentially opening a path to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and lower tax treatment for digital assets.  The bill would move crypto assets closer to the regulatory treatment of stocks and bonds by subjecting them to stricter trading rules,…

BlackRock’s income-paying bitcoin ETF nears launch at a fee that undercuts rivals

BlackRock is close to launching a bitcoin fund that pays an income. The world’s largest asset manager filed its fourth amendment for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF on Tuesday, according to its SEC filing. The fund will trade on Nasdaq under the ticker BITA. The income comes from options. The fund holds bitcoin and…

Bitcoin Jumps Despite 3-Year High US Inflation: Will BTC Price Keep Rising in June?

Bitcoin (BTC) erased its intraday losses and rose by around 2.5% to $62,410 immediately after the US inflation report, even as the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) hit its highest level in more than three years. BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: Bitcoin rose as the latest US CPI reading matched economists’ expectations. BTC…

Crypto ATM Bans Advance in Delaware, New Jersey

Delaware and New Jersey have both advanced legislation to ban cryptocurrency ATMs in what is becoming a growing trend across US states, with lawmakers concerned that the kiosks are overwhelmingly used for scams. The Delaware House Economic Committee on Tuesday passed House Bill 441 to the full chamber, which would ban owning, installing, or operating…

XRP Demand Falls 91.5% As Traders Eye $0.63 Support

XRP’s (XRP) onchain activity has contracted sharply since its 2025 peak. The 90-day network fee average fell by 91.5%, while the realized profit-to-loss ratio dropped to 0.38 from 50, according to Glassnode.  The decline in activity and profitability comes as traders identify the $1.00-$0.65 region as a major area of interest.   XRP profit-taking flips to…