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
WLFI Moves to End Indefinite Token Lock with Four-Year Vesting Proposal
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the DeFi project linked to the Trump family, has submitted a governance proposal to replace its indefinite token lock with a structured four‑year vesting schedule. Early presale buyers would face a two‑year cliff followed by a two‑year linear vest, unlocking tokens starting in two years and fully released by year four. Founders, team members and partners would receive a two‑year cliff, three‑year linear vest and an immediate 10% burn of their allocation. The proposal also lets holders who reject it remain under the original indefinite lock terms.
MicroStrategy's Dividend Promises Hinge on Rising Bitcoin
Ram Ahluwalia’s framing on MicroStrategy on Bits + Bips is 🎯: billions in preferred dividends owed, zero operating cash flow to cover them, and a capital structure that only works while Bitcoin goes up. With Austin Campbell & Chris Perkins...
Delivered 16.47% Return Amid Market Turbulence
March has been a challenging month. #BTC remained flat, while oil broke above $100 and geopolitical tensions escalated. Despite the uncertainty, we've been delivering a 16.47% return to our investors with MN Fund . Additionally, we built out our automated...
ICP + INJ + JASMY
Analyst Paul Webborn reviews three cryptocurrency assets—Internet Computer (ICP), Injective Protocol (INJ) and Jasmy (JASMY)—by applying a structured framework that includes cycle positioning, Elliott Wave analysis, defined price levels, and target projections. He introduces an "Elliott Wave 2.0" methodology that places...
Negative BTC Funding Signals Impending Short Squeeze
$BTC is preparing for a short squeeze. Why do I think so? Well, funding rates are negative on futures. The best part: futures are back on centralized exchanges in Europe. @okx launched X-Perps on their exchange. Available for EU clients, with up to 10x...
New On‑Chain Layer Delivers 8‑12% Passive USDC Yield
So many new building blocks required to get here onchain. You can do this strategy with active management (in a limited fashion onchain), but no passive options, so we had to first rebuild an issuance / settlement layer (ftUSD), that...
FCA Crypto Regulation: Guidance Sets Compliance Path Ahead of UK’s 2027 Regime
The FCA released a consultation on guidance for the United Kingdom’s cryptoasset regulatory regime, which will be fully implemented in October 2027. Firms can apply for FCA authorisation from 30 September 2026, covering stablecoins, trading platforms, custody, dealing and staking services. The...
Bitcoin’s Rally Lacks Macro Confirmation
Bitcoin has rallied back toward the $74,000 level even as global liquidity tightens and macro risk sentiment remains subdued. The cryptocurrency’s price movement mirrors the Nasdaq’s partial recovery, suggesting a decoupling from broader economic headwinds. Analysts note that Bitcoin typically...
Ondo, Clearstream, and 360X Partner to Bring Tokenized Securities Into Regulated Market Infrastructure
Ondo Finance, Clearstream and 360X have launched a partnership that brings tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs onto the regulated Deutsche Börse Group trading venue 360X. The first ten tokenized securities—covering giants like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft—are live on public blockchains such...
AI‑Driven Compliance Tools Redefine Crypto Regulation Landscape
Regulators worldwide are accelerating anti‑money‑laundering scrutiny, prompting crypto exchanges, DeFi protocols, wallets, bridges and DAOs to adopt AI‑driven compliance systems. The shift turns on‑chain surveillance into a live, algorithmic gatekeeper that decides which transactions pass and which are flagged.
Brix Raises $5.5M to Support the Tokenisation of Emerging Market Assets
Brix, a fintech platform that brings emerging‑market assets on‑chain, closed a $5.5 million funding round featuring Circle Ventures, ConsenSys, and other Web3 investors. The company will tokenise real‑world securities such as stocks, funds and bonds, starting with a Turkish lira‑denominated money‑market...
Binance Introduces Binance Chat
Binance has launched Binance Chat, an integrated social hub that combines real‑time messaging with instant crypto transfers within the exchange. Users can access the feature from the homepage or Binance Square, join creator‑led groups, and share Trade Cards or Red...
White House Exposes Stablecoin Yield Ban Wouldn’t Help Banks, Raising the Stakes for CLARITY in the Senate
The White House released an economic study that finds prohibiting stablecoin yield products does little to protect bank lending, but would restrict consumers’ ability to earn returns on digital cash. The findings undercut the primary argument used by Senate opponents...
Bitcoin Holds Above $74K, Testing Breakout Potential
Bitcoin hit $76,000 yesterday for the first time in four weeks, then pulled back to $74,031. The overnight hold above $74K is the first clean hold above prior range resistance in six weeks. What happens at this level through the...
Crypto Updates: ETF Filing, Token Tease, Security Breach
In today's Unchained Daily newsletter: 🔥 Goldman Sachs files with the SEC for a Bitcoin covered-call ETF designed to generate monthly income 🔵 Circle CEO teases a native token for its Arc blockchain at a Seoul event 🛡️ CoW Swap...
Bitcoin Developers Propose Freezing Quantum-Vulnerable Coins in BIP-361
Bitcoin developers and researchers have introduced BIP‑361, a proposal to freeze coins held in legacy addresses that are vulnerable to future quantum attacks. The mechanism would lock up lost or abandoned UTXOs tied to non‑quantum‑resistant keys, effectively shrinking the active...
Press Release: L&G Liquidity Funds Now Live on SS&C’s Calastone Tokenised Distribution Network
Legal & General Asset Management has placed its suite of liquidity funds on SS&C’s Calastone Tokenised Distribution (CTD) Network, enabling tokenised access via blockchain. The move covers USD, Euro and GBP funds, representing over £50 billion (≈$62.5 billion) in liquidity assets. Tokens...
Deribit Spots $100M Gamma Roundtrip Trade as US‑Iran Talks Sway Crypto Options
Deribit Insights reported a $100 million BTC put gamma roundtrip and several multi‑million ETH call blocks that surged as US‑Iran negotiations unfolded, then unwound when talks stalled. The flow shows how options traders are using gamma‑heavy positions to hedge or speculate...
Bitcoin Faces $240B Demand Shock as ‘Surprise’ Tax Refunds and New IRS Crypto Rules Arrive
Bitcoin is trading in the low $70,000s as the April 15 tax deadline pushes a massive wave of refunds into households. The IRS has issued roughly $242 billion in refunds—up 14.5% year‑over‑year—with the average refund climbing to $3,462. New IRS crypto‑reporting...
Paxos Labs Secures $12 Million Seed Funding to Accelerate Stablecoin Infrastructure
Paxos Labs, the crypto‑focused spin‑out of stablecoin issuer Paxos, closed a $12 million seed round led by Blockchain Capital with participation from Robot Ventures, Maelstrom and Uniswap Labs. The capital will fund a software suite that lets companies launch branded stablecoins...
Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh Discloses $192 Million Crypto Portfolio, Sparking Scrutiny
Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve, filed a 69‑page financial disclosure showing at least $192 million in combined assets with his wife, including dozens of crypto and blockchain positions. The revelation has ignited a political‑finance firestorm...
White House Ramps up Pressure to Pass Crypto Bill as Congress Returns
The White House is intensifying its push for Congress to pass the market‑structure crypto bill, known as the CLARITY Act, as the Senate reconvenes after a recess. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt and former AI‑crypto...
#BVL043: And Then, the Tide Turns...
Bitcoin has resumed its upward trajectory, reclaiming recent losses and shifting key on‑chain metrics toward the upside. The rally arrives after a week of fragile gains, prompting debate over whether it marks the early stages of a longer‑term base or...
DeFi Must Prioritize Application Security Amid DNS Threats
In light of recent DNS attacks, it is clear how important it is to invest in application and ICT security. Web2 security is often easily overlooked in DeFi, and this is an area where much more attention is needed. Serious DeFi projects...
More Older Millennials and Gen X in Singapore Investing in Cryptocurrency: Report
Independent Reserve’s 2026 survey of 1,500 Singaporeans shows a third now own or have owned cryptocurrency, up from 29% in 2025. The surge is concentrated in the “sandwich class” – middle‑income households aged 35‑54 supporting both ageing parents and growing...
Bitcoin Poised for Short Squeeze, Eyeing $85‑88K
The markets are preparing for a short squeeze on #Bitcoin. The markets have rallied to $75,000 and rejected there. A 'shooting star' was made on the daily timeframe, and people freaked out. However, that's not the only indicator that we should be...
Tagus Bytes (15.04.26)
The ETH/BTC ratio has surged, indicating a rotation toward Ethereum as the US‑Iran conflict eases. Since the February 28 2026 flare‑up, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin, delivering a 22% gain versus Bitcoin's 14% rise. The ratio, which fell to a 0.02 low in...
Crypto Giving: It’s Governance First, Not Technology
Crypto philanthropy is moving from niche to mainstream as 800 million global crypto users, including 65 million U.S. adults, are projected by 2025. Donors who give in digital assets typically contribute $10,000‑$15,000, far exceeding average online gifts, and enjoy tax benefits by...
DeFi and TradFi Unite for Generation‑Defining Wealth
Watching DeFi and TradFi merge is like seeing your divorced parents get back together. The old guard needs our innovation. We need their stability. This reunion will create the biggest wealth opportunity of our generation. The future isn't about crypto...
Bulletproof Capital: Why Bitcoin Wins When the World Fractures.
When U.S. and Israeli airstrikes began in Iran on Feb. 28, markets panicked: the S&P 500 slipped 1% and gold plunged 10%. In stark contrast, Bitcoin surged 12%, defying the long‑held view that it is a pure risk asset tied...
Tokenization and AI Are Building a Whole New World of Money
The article contrasts stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenised deposits, highlighting their distinct issuers, risk profiles, and system roles. Stablecoins now move tens of trillions of dollars annually, while more than 130 central banks are testing CBDCs and...
Starknet’s Unique Tech Powers Apps No Other Chain Can
For some apps and use cases, Starknet will be the only platform that can power them. This will happen because: 1. Our stack is the only one advanced enough to enable certain features. 2. Our foundations are unique, and they ultimately deliver unique...
Diversify Crypto Holdings, Avoid Tiny Token Positions
Most Digital Wealth Partners clients hold multiple crypto assets. Around 80 to 90 percent come in with diversified portfolios, sometimes 20 different tokens. The exception tends to be long-term Bitcoin holders who prefer to keep it simple and dollar cost...
SOL, ADA, DOGE Pullback, Bitcoin Holds Above $74,000 as Asia Recoups Iran War Losses
Bitcoin held above $74,000 on Wednesday as risk appetite rebounded, buoyed by Asian equity benchmarks erasing war‑related declines and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. Spot bitcoin ETFs continued to attract capital, pushing cumulative inflows past $56 billion since their launch, with...
BTC Gains Concentrated in US Trading Hours
$MSBT up 8% since launch a week ago, $NGHT up 3.5%, which means majority of btc returns have come during US trading hours. Very prelim but I'm interested to see how this develops. https://t.co/lH5E8SEEI5
Strategy Yields $1.3B BTC Gain in Two Weeks
Strategy has generated ₿17,585 of BTC Gain in the first two weeks of April, worth ~$1.3 billion. BTC Gain is the closest analog to Net Income on the Bitcoin Standard. $MSTR https://t.co/p4YOmLMBN4
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Crypto Trading
In 2026 AI has become a core engine of cryptocurrency trading, delivering millisecond‑level execution and 24/7 market surveillance that dwarf human capabilities. Platforms such as Token Metrics and BitsStrategy now give retail traders institutional‑grade analytics, enabling detection of micro‑price shifts,...
New Proposal Reshapes WLFI Token Unlocks with Cliff
💥NEW: $WLFI governance proposal ~62.28B locked tokens set for updated vesting (incl. ~2-year cliff) with an optional burn component. If passed, it would reshape token unlock dynamics and long-term distribution.
Tom Lee: Crypto Will Thrive, Ethereum Near $60K
📈 Tom Lee says crypto will keep growing even without the CLARITY Act, with continued building outside the banking system, and remains bullish on Ethereum’s potential to reach ~$60K Source: @Cointelegraph https://t.co/6risnAoGkr
Fireblocks Earn Adds Aave as Primary Yield Source
Aave is now available as the primary yield source for Fireblocks Earn, accessible to all Fireblocks users.
Bitcoin Proposes Soft Fork to Protect Against Quantum Attacks
JUST IN: Bitcoin developers propose BIP-361, a soft fork to freeze wallets vulnerable to quantum attacks https://t.co/HP9NcAkfbW
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Pretty incredible what you can now do with @AnimocaMinds just setup a Movie Director Mind and Equip yourself with the skill "Hi-Fidelity Minds Video Production Skill" (ID: F1E1443E-F36B-1410-8462-00039CE7DF11) and let it do its magic featuring @Mocaverse_xyz @Ethoswarm https://t.co/nQaMmhIJ5b
Isogeny Crypto Offers Long-Term Post‑Quantum Bitcoin Solution
This is a good high-level call to action in a post by @conduition_io on isogeny-based cryptography It comes after a fair amount of detail and math, but you can skip past that part if you're just interested in what could...
Iran Seeks Crypto Payments for Hormuz Shipping
The rising demand for a global neutral settlement layer: Why #Iran demands crypto for ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz. @LexSokolin via Substack: https://t.co/mpcYqrZEYa #stablecoins #digitalcurrencies https://t.co/Wqv0NnFjQs
HOOD Surges 8% Toward Chart Resistance Target
$HOOD Big 8% gap up this morning. Already almost to my resistance target mentioned in my chart analysis video yesterday. Wow https://t.co/9ORAFXoWto
Aave Targets $400T On‑Chain Collateral, Poised to Win
Aave has grown significantly and taking market share. The bigger growth pie is still ahead: bringing $400T+ onchain collateral. We are talking about: credit, commodities, equities, fixed income, infrastructure, bonds and real estate. Aave will win.
Simulation-Enabled AI Powers Next-Gen Agentic Wallets
Having simulation tools built into AI layer is absolutely the key thing for agentic wallets I think Aomi cracked it
TRON’s Consistent Building Proves Strong Fundamentals
Strong fundamentals don’t happen by chance. TRON just keeps building through every cycle. That consistency speaks for itself. 💪
RAVE Token Surges 6600% in One Week
If you bought $250 worth of $RAVE a week ago it would be worth $16,500 today.
BSTR De‑SPAC Will Pay At Least MSTR’s Avg Bitcoin Price
Going to call it now. When $BSTR de-SPACs, they will not be able to buy bitcoin:native for lower than $MSTR’s average price.