Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off
Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.
Also developing:
By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
MoonExe Aligns With the Next Phase of Stablecoin Payments as Global Regulation Accelerates
MoonExe reaffirmed its strategic focus on stablecoin‑powered payment infrastructure as regulators worldwide solidify frameworks that recognize stablecoins for settlement and treasury functions. The company highlights its Exchange Finance (ExFi) model, which delivers 24/7 liquidity, transparent pricing and blockchain‑verified settlements without traditional banking cut‑offs. By aligning its platform with emerging compliance standards, MoonExe positions itself to serve enterprises seeking faster, auditable cross‑border payments. The announcement comes as stablecoins shift from speculative assets to core components of mainstream finance.
How to Spot a Bitcoin Scammer: 5 Red Flags That Could Save Your Crypto
A Singapore trader lost $480,000 after a fake Binance support account stole his recovery phrase, highlighting the rise of social‑engineering scams in crypto. The FBI reports $9.3 billion in cryptocurrency fraud for 2024, driven largely by impersonation, false promises, and urgency...
Papaya Global Partners with Fireblocks to Launch Stablecoin-Powered Workforce Wallet
Papaya Global has introduced Banco Wallet, a global workforce wallet that settles cross‑border payroll instantly using stablecoins. The solution, built on Fireblocks’ enterprise‑grade digital‑asset infrastructure, lets employers pay employees in fiat or stablecoins without changing bank accounts. It targets workers...
U.S. Job Losses at 17-Year High Raise Positive Signals for Bitcoin Bulls
U.S. planned layoffs surged 205% in January, reaching 108,435 – the highest level since 2009 – signaling a rapid cooling of the labor market. Private indicators such as the Truflation inflation metric also point to weakening economic pressure, diverging from...
Citi Argues Tokenized Deposits Belong at the Core of Finance
Citi’s global head of partnerships, Biswarup Chatterjee, argues that tokenized bank deposits—digital representations of regulated deposits on distributed ledgers—are poised to become the primary on‑chain dollar for institutional and wholesale use. He emphasizes that banks should start with client needs,...
Metaplanet Vows to Keep Buying Bitcoin as Sentiment Craters
Metaplanet’s CEO Simon Gerovich reaffirmed the firm’s Bitcoin‑first strategy, pledging to keep buying the cryptocurrency despite a market plunge that has erased roughly half of Bitcoin’s value since its 2025 peak. The Tokyo‑listed company holds 35,102 BTC at an average...
Compromised dYdX Npm and PyPI Packages Deliver Wallet Stealers and RAT Malware
Security researchers uncovered a supply‑chain attack on dYdX's official npm package @dydxprotocol/v4-client-js and its PyPI counterpart dydx‑v4‑client. The compromised versions, published with legitimate maintainer credentials, embed wallet‑stealing code and, in the Python case, a remote‑access trojan. dYdX acknowledged the breach,...
IncomRWA Records Strong Early Traction as Real-World Yield Enters Web3
IncomRWA has crossed the 2 million iRWA token stake threshold, doubling its earlier 1 million milestone within ten days. The protocol delivers 5‑18% annualized yields paid in USDT and USDC, sourced from real‑world trade‑finance receivables rather than token emissions. All core contracts...
Jefferies Sees Few Signs of a Crypto Bottom yet Flags Upside for Tokens with Fundamentals
Jefferies says the current crypto sell‑off shows few signs of an imminent bottom, describing the dip as a liquidity‑driven correction rather than a collapse in blockchain activity. Bitcoin trades near $64,800, about 47% below its October 2025 peak, while ether hovers...
Stop Token-Price Obsession; Ship Fast, Decide Wisely
If youre a dev, this should show you that theres literally zero point in obsessing over your token price. The only thing you can do is make smart decisions and ship fast.
Cryptocurrencies Are Rife with Scams and Money Laundering
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is increasingly plagued by scams and money‑laundering schemes, with criminal thefts reaching $3.4 billion in 2025 and individual losses topping $713 million. Blockchain analytics firms report divergent estimates of illicit flows – Chainalysis cites $82 billion in laundering, while TRM Labs...
Bitcoin Miners IREN, CleanSpark Shares Plunge as Earnings Fall Short
Shares of crypto‑mining firms IREN and CleanSpark tumbled after both reported quarterly earnings that fell short of Wall Street forecasts, coinciding with Bitcoin’s 12% slide to around $60,000. CleanSpark posted $181.2 million in revenue, missing estimates by roughly 2.9%, and recorded...
Bitcoin Miner MARA Moves $87 Million BTC to Various Trading Desks and Exchanges: Arkham
Marathon Digital (MARA) moved 1,318 BTC—about $87 million—across several counterparties within ten hours, according to Arkham data. The bulk of the transfer, over 660 BTC, went to Two Prime, a credit and trading firm, while sizable amounts were sent to BitGo‑tagged addresses and...
Every Currency Deserves Its Own On‑Chain Stablecoin
Working with more countries to launch their native stablecoins. Every currency should be represented on-chain.
Crypto Activity Dips Around Chinese New Year, but Why?
Someone told me that every year, leading up to the Chinese lunar year holiday, people in China and maybe other Asian countries exit the crypto markets. Is that true, and is that what’s happening to the markets now?? 🥺
U.S.-Iran Warning Resurfaces Ahead of Nuclear Talks, Further Pressuring Bitcoin and Crypto Markets
A U.S. advisory urging Americans to leave Iran has resurfaced as Washington and Tehran prepare for nuclear talks in Oman. The warning, originally issued in mid‑January, adds fresh geopolitical risk to an already volatile crypto market experiencing forced liquidations. Bitcoin’s...
IOG Unveils McMode, Next Evolution After Wolf Mode
We are always innovating at IOG. In 2024, we introduced Wolf Mode. I'm proud to announce McMode for 2026 https://t.co/fwRBa64i7v
BlackRock’s IBIT Hits Daily Volume Record of $10B Amid Bitcoin Crash
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) set a new daily trading‑volume record of $10 billion as Bitcoin’s price slumped 13% to roughly $64,000. The ETF’s price fell to $36.10, marking its second‑worst daily decline since launch and a 48% drop from its...
Unite to Build Market Structure Benefiting Taxpayers
It would be nice if both sides can come together and create market structure that benefits RETAIL aka the American Tax Payer, aka the entity that funds their salaries.
Poll: Which Assets Are Traders Most Bullish On?
With the market the way it is, which assets are you most bullish on? (two polls -- please see replies)
JP Morgan Strategist Prefers Bitcoin to Gold Long Term
JP Morgan quantitative strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou argues Bitcoin is undervalued and now more attractive than gold for long‑term investors. He points to a record‑low Bitcoin‑to‑gold volatility ratio and modest liquidation levels despite recent price weakness. Bitcoin fell 13.3% on the...
Robinhood and eToro Shares Sink for Eighth Day as Bitcoin Price Crashes to $63,500
Robinhood and eToro extended multi‑day selloffs as Bitcoin plunged to $63,500, its lowest level since October 2024. Robinhood closed at $75.67, down about 10% for the session and marking its eighth consecutive losing day. eToro slipped roughly 7% to $26.54,...
Bitcoin Only 30% Through Current Bear Market
#BTC Bitcoin is ~30% of the way through its current Bear Market $BTC #Crypto #Bitcoin
Crypto Needs Clarity and Nonpartisan Regulation, Says Bessent
BESSENT says we can’t proceed without CLARITY Crypto should be non partisan but it’s not and I’m grateful for all the progress we’ve made this far. Hopefully the accredited investor law is tackled next. https://t.co/Hz1i9dqL1b
Aptos-Based Perp DEX Merkle Trade Shutters Business
Merkle Trade, the leading Aptos perpetual futures DEX, announced it will wind down operations, disabling new positions on Feb 6 and closing all positions by Feb 10. The platform, which processed nearly $30 billion in cumulative volume, will redeem its MKL token without...
ERC‑8004 Deploys Easily on EVM, Adaptable Anywhere
"ERC-8004 can be deployed very easily in EVM chains. But even for non-EVM chains, they can use the same structure, just in their own languages." https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
ERC‑8004 Launches on Mainnet, L2 Rollout Imminent
"ERC-8004 is now on mainnet and it will be available in major L2s soon." https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
Everything to Know About Blockchain Influencer Crypto Rover
Crypto Rover has become a prominent crypto‑media personality by delivering daily, bite‑size market commentary on YouTube and X. His content centers on Bitcoin and Ethereum chart analysis, liquidity zones, and market psychology, presented in an approachable, trader‑like tone. Consistency across...
Rand Vs. Dollar: South Africa’s Bet on a New Stablecoin
The episode examines South Africa’s launch of ZARU, a rand‑pegged stablecoin built on Solana by a consortium including Luno, Sanlam, EasyEquities and Lesaka. It explains how ZARU is backed by domestic assets like government bonds and is currently limited to...
Weekend Tokenized Stock Trading Risks: Market Closed, News Moves
Trading tokenized equities on weekends is the real problem — the market’s closed, but the news isn’t. @evgenygaevoy explains why investors should be careful trading tokenized stocks https://t.co/yat7Pz1sEw
Exploring ERC‑8004 Support Across Chains & AI Reputation
Which chains support ERC-8004? What does multi-chain reputation look like for AI agents? We’re live with Davide Crapis https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
Is BTC Postage the Same as Using a Post Office?
The episode explains that "BTC postage" simply means paying for a standard shipping label with cryptocurrency via third‑party services like uspostage.io, while the actual mail handling remains unchanged. It highlights that the only difference is the payment method, which can...
Exploring ERC-8004 Feedback, Validation, and Manipulation Risks
New standard, new questions: How does ERC-8004 handle feedback, validation, and potential manipulation? We’re covering it live now with Davide Crapis on Unchained https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
Why Do Institutions Avoid Open Order Books When Trading Large Crypto Amounts?
Institutions trading large crypto blocks avoid public order books because visible orders instantly signal intent, prompting price moves and heightened market impact. Open books can thin quickly, causing slippage that erodes trade efficiency. To mitigate these risks, firms turn to...
ERC-8004 Arrives Just in Time: Explained by Davide Capris
ERC-8004 came at the perfect time Learn what it does with Davide Capris from the @ethereumfndn https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
U.S. Treasury's Bessent Calls Out Crypto 'Nihilists' Resisting Market Structure Bill
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned crypto firms opposing regulation to consider moving to El Salvador during a Senate Banking Committee hearing. He backed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing it is essential for the United States to maintain a...
Aster Layer-1 Blockchain Testnet Goes Live, Mainnet Rollout Targeted for Q1
Aster DEX has launched its layer‑1 testnet, with a full mainnet rollout targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The roadmap promises fiat on‑ramps, open‑source code for developers, and expanded ecosystem tools. Aster positions itself as a direct competitor to...
Bitcoin Price Plummets Further. Is Crypto Crashing?
Bitcoin slipped below $68,000 on Thursday, marking its lowest level since November 2024 and erasing more than a year of gains, while institutional investors have turned net sellers, according to CryptoQuant. The broader crypto market followed suit, with Ether and Solana...
Analyze Bitcoin only; It Signals Altcoin Bottom
You don't need to analyze alts. Just analyze bitcoin, and that will mark the bottom for alts, says Katie Stockton. https://t.co/S8DiIGsTW6
Gemini to Exit U.K., EU and Australia, Reduce Staff by 25%, and Focus on U.S. and Prediction Markets
Gemini Space Station Inc. announced it will cease operations in the United Kingdom, the European Union and Australia, placing regional accounts into withdrawal mode by early March and fully closing them by April 2026. The crypto exchange is cutting its...
Bitcoin Dip Left Me Broke—Still Bounced Back
Poor again. 😂 (last time I posted this was when bitcoin dropped from $67k to $30k ish. Did alright in the end.)
Extreme Fear Signals Short-Term Market Opportunity
"The fear & greed index is at extreme fear levels. In the short term, there might be an opportunity." https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
Sovcombank Says It's the First Russian Bank to Offer Bitcoin-Backed Loans to Public
Russia's ninth‑largest bank, Sovcombank, announced it will be the first Russian financial institution to publicly offer bitcoin‑backed loans to individuals and corporations that legally own digital assets. The product follows a pilot by state‑owned Sberbank, which earlier issued a similar...
2022 Uptrend Reverses as Price Breaks Key Supports
"The uptrend that we could draw back to 2022 has clearly reversed. We had a breakdown below key supports" https://t.co/SvgVjEnC24
XRP Surges as Crypto Market Plunges 16%
It is infact a crypto bloodbath today. The Meta crowd will be pleased with $XRP price action. Leading with a 16% price drop. https://t.co/neEQKLY1Ag
Solana Foundation's Liu: Focus on Finance, Not Gaming 'Misadventures'
Solana Foundation President Lily Liu told X that blockchains belong in finance, not gaming, dismissing years of consumer‑focused hype. She argued that merely porting apps onto a chain does not create value; true adoption requires new financial markets. Liu will...
Binance Sees $0.7 B Net Inflows in 24 Hours
NEW: Binance has recorded close to $0.7 billion in net inflows over the past 24 hours. Source DeFiLlama https://t.co/ibLcftNuq2
Predict the Big Game, Win Share of $1M Bitcoin
Try out prediction markets in the Coinbase app. If you make 5 correct predictions for the big game, you can win a share of $1m in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Craters. How Low Can It Go?
Bitcoin slipped to roughly $67,000, its lowest level since October 2024, reigniting fears of a deeper correction. Analysts such as Nic Puckrin and Ruslan Lienkha point to massive whale sell‑offs and leveraged positions as the primary drivers of the decline,...
Gold Volatility Shock Highlights DeFi's Permissionless Markets
I didn’t expect a gold volatility shock to become a DeFi use case. But Hyperliquid showed why traders care about permissionless, always-on markets. https://t.co/7d14E7b5J5