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blockonomi.com Mystery Bitcoin Burn Destroys 107 BTC and Sparks AI Theories

TLDR An unknown entity burned 107 Bitcoin worth about $8.5 million by sending it to an unspendable address. Galaxy Research said five Bitcoin addresses made the transfers after holding most of the funds for about 12 years. Arkham data showed that the burn address now holds 807 Bitcoin worth about $59 million. Analysts suggested possible [...] The post Mystery Bitcoin Burn Destroys 107 BTC and Sparks AI Theories appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Scott Bessent warns Oman of US penalties for tolls in Strait of Hormuz, puts crypto payment channels on notice

US sanctions on Iran's tolls in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the growing role of digital assets in geopolitical conflicts. The post Scott Bessent warns Oman of US penalties for tolls in Strait of Hormuz, puts crypto payment channels on notice appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Trump administration launches app for managing child investment accounts funded by $1,000 government deposits

The initiative could reshape intergenerational wealth dynamics, offering early financial literacy and investment exposure to future generations. The post Trump administration launches app for managing child investment accounts funded by $1,000 government deposits appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

themerkle.com VanEck Launch First U.S. Spot BNB ETF Amid Institutional Interest

VanEck has achieved the first launch of a U.S.-based spot Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF), representing a major milestone in cryptocurrency investment products. Assets priced in VBNB represent a strategy to combine digital currencies with established financial markets via sophisticated products such as ETFs. Growing Institutional Access via Traditional Brokerage The $VBNB ETF has one defining characteristic: VanEck has established BNB with the structure of an exchange-traded product to provide both institutional and retail investors access through traditional brokerage accounts without having to interact with a cryptocurrency exchange or self-custody arrangements. As outlined in our corresponding market commentary of The post VanEck Launch First U.S. Spot BNB ETF Amid Institutional Interest  appeared first on The Merkle News.

news.bitcoin.com After 2,093 Hours in the Dark: Iran Partially Restores Internet Following 88-Day Blockade

The partial restoration of the service comes after one of the largest internet blockades of this kind, starting after the first strikes of the U.S.-Israel coalition against the Iranian regime. The move comes after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restitution on Monday. Iran Breaths Internet Again, Although With Partial Filters Iran has restored partial […]

bitcoinist.com Analyst Predicts The ‘Biggest Altcoin Season Ever’, Reveals The Real Drivers

Crypto analyst Fergani has predicted that the biggest altcoin season will happen this year. The analyst also revealed the catalyst that will drive this bullish momentum for altcoins, as he noted that this could be the latest real run for these crypto assets.  Analyst Predicts This Year Will Be The Biggest Altcoin Season Ever In […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year

Bitcoin Magazine Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year Sequans Communications exited its Bitcoin treasury strategy in under a year after selling most of its holdings to retire convertible debt, leaving about 658 BTC and refocusing on its core IoT business. This post Sequans (SQNS) Completes Bitcoin Unwind, Exits Digital Asset Strategy After Less Than a Year first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

bitcoinmagazine.com Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate  Bitcoin price has fallen more than 5.5% over the past week to around $72,600 as spot ETF outflows and rising U.S.-Iran tensions fueled broader risk-off sentiment. This post Bitcoin Price Falls 5.5% in 5 Days to Below 73,000 as Spot ETF Outflows Accelerate  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com Polkadot vs Cosmos: Which Blockchain Interoperability Platform Leads in 2026?

TLDR: Polkadot cut annual DOT issuance by 53.6% in March 2026, introducing a hard supply cap of 2.1 billion DOT. Cosmos IBC is live across 115+ networks in 2026, leading Polkadot in real-world cross-chain transaction volume. IBC Eureka launched in April 2025, enabling direct Ethereum-to-Cosmos connections without wrapping assets. Polkadot ranked first in developer commits [...] The post Polkadot vs Cosmos: Which Blockchain Interoperability Platform Leads in 2026? appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Samsung Affiliates Pay $408 Million for Upbit Operator Stake, Closing June 2026

Three Samsung affiliates have agreed to jointly acquire a 4% stake in Dunamu, the company behind South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, for approximately 612.8 billion won ($408 million). Samsung Units to Acquire 4% Stake in Upbit Operator Dunamu Samsung Securities, Samsung SDS, and Samsung Card announced the deal on May 28, 2026, according to […]

cryptobriefing.com PHLX Semiconductor Index posts best start to year on record, adding $5.7 trillion in market cap

The unprecedented semiconductor rally highlights AI's transformative impact on tech markets, but raises concerns over valuation and concentration risks. The post PHLX Semiconductor Index posts best start to year on record, adding $5.7 trillion in market cap appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinmagazine.com UTXO Enters Bitcoin Staking on Stacks, Targets BTC Yield

Bitcoin Magazine UTXO Enters Bitcoin Staking on Stacks, Targets BTC Yield UTXO Management has joined Stacks’ Bitcoin Staking program, enabling institutions to earn roughly 3% BTC yield. This post UTXO Enters Bitcoin Staking on Stacks, Targets BTC Yield first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

blockonomi.com CME Bitcoin Futures Now Trade 24/7, Ending the Weekend Gap Era for Good

TLDR: CME Bitcoin futures now trade 24/7 on Globex, with only a 60-minute Sunday maintenance pause each week. The long-standing CME weekend gap is effectively gone, removing a key structural inefficiency in Bitcoin markets. Three unresolved CME gaps from 2024 remain open near $80,000, $78,500, and just below $70,000 respectively. IBIT options hold up to [...] The post CME Bitcoin Futures Now Trade 24/7, Ending the Weekend Gap Era for Good appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptobriefing.com Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Musalem warns against relying on AI boom to address inflation

AI's demand-driven growth fuels inflation, necessitating sustained Fed intervention as productivity gains remain insufficient to lower costs. The post Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President Musalem warns against relying on AI boom to address inflation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Virtuals Protocol co-hosts first ERC-8183 builder session with Ethereum Foundation to standardize AI agent commerce

ERC-8183's standardization could revolutionize AI agent transactions, enhancing trust and efficiency in decentralized commerce systems. The post Virtuals Protocol co-hosts first ERC-8183 builder session with Ethereum Foundation to standardize AI agent commerce appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

cryptobriefing.com Kazakhstan plans to ship up to 3 million tons of oil via BTC in 2026, and no, it’s not Bitcoin

Kazakhstan's shift to the BTC pipeline reduces reliance on Russian routes, potentially stabilizing regional energy markets amid geopolitical tensions. The post Kazakhstan plans to ship up to 3 million tons of oil via BTC in 2026, and no, it’s not Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

news.bitcoin.com Someone Tested a 1997 Processor and Proved That Just 128 MB of RAM Is Enough to Run AI

How did EXO Labs get a lightweight Llama 2 running on a 1997 Pentium II with just 128 MB of RAM? By leaning on BitNet’s ternary-weight approach (-1, 0, 1), the team showed the model could respond, slowly, underscoring that software optimization, not new silicon, can unlock surprising headroom on legacy machines. EXO Labs just […]

cryptopotato.com Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Eyes $70K Support as ETF Demand Weakens and Bears Stay in Control

Bitcoin continues to trade under pressure after losing the critical $75K-$76K support zone, while broader market sentiment remains cautious amid weakening ETF inflows and deteriorating technical structure. However, BTC is now approaching an important confluence of technical supports around $70K-$72K, where both trendline support and the 100-day MA could provide temporary relief for the market. […]