Congress Proposes DOJ Task Force for Crypto Theft Probes

US lawmakers have introduced legislation that would create a Department of Justice-led task force to coordinate investigations into cryptocurrency theft, scams and other digital asset-related crimes across federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Under the proposal, the Justice Department would serve as the primary federal coordinator for cryptocurrency theft investigations, bringing together agencies including…

Three XRP Setups Signaling a Potential Price Dip Under $1 in June

XRP (XRP) charts are painting multiple bearish patterns this month with a downside target under $1. Key takeaways: XRP is forming head-and-shoulders and bear flag setups on its shorter-time frame chart. An on-chain metric is further signaling weak demand or capitulation sentiment among traders. Head-and-shoulders setup hints at 10% XRP decline Since June 5, the…

Bitcoin Price Risks Plunging to $30K as Institutions Dump 450% of Daily BTC Supply

Bitcoin (BTC) faced renewed risks of a breakdown toward $30,000, according to a new analysis, as institutional demand turned deeply negative. Key takeaways: Data shows institutions are offloading around 450% of the daily BTC supply. Bitcoin risks slipping below $30,000 if supply absorption remains weak. Institutions are selling almost 2,000 BTC per day Capriole Investments’…

Franklin Templeton, BNP Paribas See Tokenization Boosting EU’s Capital Efficiency

Large financial institutions are turning to tokenization to improve capital efficiency and liquidity, according to representatives from Franklin Templeton and BNP Paribas. Speaking at a panel at the WAIB Summit 2026 in Monaco, industry executives discussed how tokenized assets and stablecoins could modernize Europe’s capital markets by streamlining settlement, improving collateral mobility and creating new…

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,…