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news.bitcoin.com Tom Lee Says AI Systems Will Lift Ethereum Demand as Bitmine Stacks 5.54M ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies now controls 4.59% of the entire ethereum supply after accumulating 5.54 million ETH valued at approximately $9.04 billion at current prices. Holdings Overview The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company disclosed total crypto, cash, and “moonshot” holdings of $9.6 billion as of June 7, 2026. The breakdown includes 5,543,872 ETH at $1,630 per token, 204 […]

themerkle.com ZachXBT Hints UK Sanctions on HTX Have Made On-Chain Risk Scores Meaningless

One of crypto’s most respected on-chain investigators is pushing back hard against the UK’s sanctions approach to HTX, and his argument cuts to the heart of how blockchain compliance actually works in practice. ZachXBT says the sanctions have caused so much collateral damage to on-chain data that he has been forced to stop using the sanctions category altogether when tracing cases, because the risk labels no longer mean anything. Address Tainting Has Gone Catastrophic, ZachXBT Says ZachXBT laid it out plainly on X. The UK sanctions against HTX have triggered a wave of address tainting so broad and indiscriminate that The post ZachXBT Hints UK Sanctions on HTX Have Made On-Chain Risk Scores Meaningless appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com SBF Formally Applies for a Trump Pardon From Prison FTT Is Pumping on the News

Sam Bankman-Fried is making moves from behind bars. The disgraced FTX founder has formally applied for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. The market has already responded in the most crypto way possible, by sending FTT, a token attached to a collapsed exchange with no functioning business, straight up on pure speculation. The Pardon Application is Real and so is The Token Pump Bloomberg broke the story, reporting that SBF stated from prison that he “absolutely” hopes to receive a presidential pardon from Trump. He declined to say whether his family is actively lobbying for one, but the application itself The post SBF Formally Applies for a Trump Pardon From Prison FTT Is Pumping on the News appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com BlockDAG’s $0.01 buyback deal, Zcash, and Toncoin: Tracking the next crypto to explode with elite whale capital

Market momentum in early June 2026 highlights clear differences in token performance and strategic accumulation. The necessity for transparent, predictable returns has overshadowed the desire for extreme, high-risk speculation. Consequently, evaluating the next crypto to explode means looking for networks that integrate reliable settlement mechanisms. Zcash is currently experiencing notable price appreciation, moving steadily upward [...] The post BlockDAG’s $0.01 buyback deal, Zcash, and Toncoin: Tracking the next crypto to explode with elite whale capital appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Crypto Coalition of Over 200 Companies Presses Senate Leaders to Bring Clarity Act to Floor

Bitcoin Magazine Crypto Coalition of Over 200 Companies Presses Senate Leaders to Bring Clarity Act to Floor Stand With Crypto and more than 200 companies and organizations sent a letter to the Senate urging them to schedule the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act for a full Senate vote. This post Crypto Coalition of Over 200 Companies Presses Senate Leaders to Bring Clarity Act to Floor first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

bitcoinmagazine.com Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition

Bitcoin Magazine Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition Sam Bankman-Fried has formally petitioned for a presidential pardon from President Donald Trump, even as Trump has publicly indicated he does not intend to grant clemency to the convicted FTX founder. This post Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Seeks Presidential Pardon From Trump, Files Clemency Petition first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

bitcoinist.com FTX Co-Founder Bankman-Fried Requests Trump Pardon–FTT Soars 45%

Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and former CEO of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, moved forward with a new legal effort on Monday by filing a request for a presidential pardon from President Trump. Bankman-Fried’s Pardon Bid Bloomberg reported that Bankman-Fried submitted an application to the Office of the Pardon Attorney within the US Department of […]

news.bitcoin.com $2 Billion and Counting: Polymarket and Kalshi See Record Inflows Ahead of FIFA World Cup Kickoff

The FIFA World Cup, expected to be one of the largest events in sports history, is already seeing huge trading volume in prediction markets as users seek to predict which team will win. Volumes for these contracts have reached nearly $2 billion in Kalshi and Polymarket. FIFA World Cup Derivatives Start Moving Billions in Prediction […]

cryptobriefing.com Trump says he won’t unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal, and crypto markets are paying attention

Trump's stance on Iran's assets heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting crypto markets with increased volatility and investor uncertainty. The post Trump says he won’t unfreeze Iran’s assets before peace deal, and crypto markets are paying attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

bitcoinist.com Analyst Says XRP Is About To Have A ‘Phoenix Moment’, What This Means For Price

A crypto analyst has shared his belief that XRP may finally be getting ready for a major comeback after months of steady decline. The prediction comes as Bitcoin has climbed back above $63,000 in early Monday trading hours, helping the broader crypto market start the week on a positive note. Why the Analyst Is Turning […]

blockonomi.com Chainlink Perps Go Live on Kalshi in U.S. Market First

TLDR: Kalshi LINK Perps launched as a CFTC-regulated Chainlink futures product for U.S. traders. LINKPERP is cash-settled, has no expiry, and tracks a Chainlink-dollar index. The product uses lower leverage than offshore venues and clears through Kalshi Klear. LINK traded near $7.85 as traders watched whether the launch could support sentiment. Kalshi LINK perps have [...] The post Chainlink Perps Go Live on Kalshi in U.S. Market First appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com After Buying More Bitcoin Than It Sold, Strategy Wins Dividend Approval as Holdings Hit 845,256 BTC

Strategy secured approval to pay STRC dividends twice monthly as its bitcoin holdings climbed to 845,256 BTC. The move follows recent treasury activity and could reshape how income investors view the company’s preferred stock. Strategy’s STRC Shift Could Change How Investors Price Preferred Income After buying 1,550 BTC and selling 32 BTC one week earlier, […]

blockonomi.com TON Strategy Earns 3.3M TON as May Staking Yield Climbs

TLDR TON Strategy generated about 3.3 million TON in staking rewards during May based on 226.8 million staked TON holdings. The company reported a preliminary gross staking yield of 1.48% in May, up from 1.39% in April. Network upgrades focused on improving smart contract execution, block synchronization, and validation capacity. TON Strategy supported the governance [...] The post TON Strategy Earns 3.3M TON as May Staking Yield Climbs appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com NEAR Protocol Intents Goes Live in Unstoppable Wallet Swap Push

TLDR: Unstoppable Wallet completed NEAR Intents integration across app, web, and Telegram swap tools.  1Click Swap API now enables crosschain execution with near-instant settlement and routing options.  Integration adds DEX-level privacy with no KYC and no metadata tracking across swap transactions ecosystem.  Users can choose tradeoffs between speed, cost, and liquidity routes within Unstoppable Wallet [...] The post NEAR Protocol Intents Goes Live in Unstoppable Wallet Swap Push appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com Bitget Launches Anti-Scam Month 2026 With a Record $32.3M Recovered and 150M Attacks Blocked in 2025

Bitget is not treating user security as a footnote. The exchange is bringing back its annual Anti-Scam Month this June under the theme “More Assets, Stronger Shield”, and the numbers backing this year’s campaign make clear why the initiative exists in the first place. According to Bitget’s official announcement, the exchange blocked over 150 million malicious requests in 2025 alone, flagged more than 13,000 high-risk IPs, handled 18,135 individual security cases, and helped users recover $32.3 million in funds. Those are not marketing numbers, they are operational figures that reflect what it actually costs to run a secure multi-asset trading The post Bitget Launches Anti-Scam Month 2026 With a Record $32.3M Recovered and 150M Attacks Blocked in 2025 appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon After FTX Case

TLDR Sam Bankman-Fried formally applied for a presidential pardon through the Justice Department’s Pardon Attorney’s Office. The former FTX CEO is serving a 25-year prison sentence imposed in March 2024. His conviction stems from fraud and conspiracy charges linked to the 2022 FTX collapse. Justice Department records list his request as a “pardon after completion [...] The post Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon After FTX Case appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Labour Presses Farage Over $6.7M Tether-Linked Gift

TLDR Labour has formally accused Nigel Farage of evading scrutiny over a $6.7 million gift from Christopher Harborne. The parliamentary standards commissioner has launched an inquiry into whether the £5 million funded political activity. Prime Minister Keir Starmer challenged Farage in Parliament over the secrecy surrounding the donation. Farage has offered two explanations and said [...] The post Labour Presses Farage Over $6.7M Tether-Linked Gift appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Sam Bankman-Fried Files Formal Trump Pardon Request as FTT Jumps 50%

Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted FTX co-founder serving a 25-year federal prison sentence, formally submitted a presidential pardon application to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of the Pardon Attorney on June 8, 2026. Breaking: Formal Petition Confirmed Bloomberg first reported the filing on Monday morning. The application is now visible on the DOJ’s public clemency […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Is Bleeding, And This Is What Is Driving The BTC Price Crash

The BTC price is declining more each day as the bear market tightens its grip on the crypto market. Last week, Bitcoin plummeted below $60,000 for the first time since October 2024, marking a new low for this cycle. While overall market sentiment has weighed heavily on the cryptocurrency, several other key factors are driving […]

bitcoinist.com Yuga Labs Just Pulled Off A $500,000 Crypto Heist — Against These Hackers

Yuga Labs, the company behind Bored Ape Yacht Club and CryptoPunks, completed a covert whitehat operation on June 8 to rescue 68 blue-chip NFTs — worth more than $500,000 — from an active exploit targeting Flooring Protocol, deploying its own funds and acting before additional attackers could drain assets that included some of the most […]

forklog.media Coinbase and Ripple Urge Senate Vote on CLARITY Act

More than 200 industry associations, public organizations, and crypto companies, including Coinbase and Ripple, have urged the U.S. Senate to hold a vote on the CLARITY Act. The appeal was sent to Republican Majority Leader John Thune and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, according to The Block. The CLARITY Act aims to establish regulatory guidelines for the digital asset market in the U.S. and delineate the authority of supervisory agencies.

forklog.media MetaMask Unveils Wallet for the Era of AI Agents

The MetaMask team has launched an early access program for the Agent Wallet, a non-custodial wallet capable of executing operations on behalf of the user. The solution automates interaction with decentralized applications by combining smart account technologies and AI agents. The MetaMask Agent Wallet is here. 🦊Early Access is now live — 200 spots available.👇 pic.twitter.com/1121gaAehN— MetaMask 🦊 (@MetaMask) June 8, 2026 Initially, the wallet supports swaps, perpetual contracts, prediction markets, LP positions, and other DeFi scenarios in EVM networks and Hyperliquid. Users retain control over their keys and can export the seed phrase at any time. Before starting, they set limits and rules for the agent. MetaMask has announced key protection based on a trusted execution environment. For transactions in Ethereum, Linea, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BSC, and Sei, there are provisions for simulation, threat scanning via Blockaid service, and protection against MEV in the Smart Transactions feature. Operations flagged as malicious or outside the user's policy will require confirmation through 2FA. For transactions deemed safe, MetaMask has announced coverage under the Transaction Protection option up to $10,000 per month. Two modes are available in early access: Guard Mode is enabled by default and requires confirmation for operations that exceed daily limits or access protocols outside the allowed list; Beast Mode operates on a subscription basis and involves fewer interruptions in borderline cases, but maintains basic security checks and 2FA for suspicious transactions. Currently, the Agent Wallet is only available to participants of the Early Access Program. MetaMask plans a public launch in the summer of 2026. Back in February, Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao predicted the era of AI agents in the crypto industry.

blockonomi.com Kooc Media Announces Dedicated PR Support for AI Tools and Platforms

Kooc Media, the specialist PR distribution agency founded in 2017, has announced the launch of dedicated PR support for AI tools, platforms and companies. The new service is designed specifically for businesses operating in the artificial intelligence space, including AI SaaS platforms, agent-based tools, automation software, large language model (LLM) applications, AI infrastructure providers and [...] The post Kooc Media Announces Dedicated PR Support for AI Tools and Platforms appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Bybit Enters SpaceX IPO With Tokenized Share Access

TLDR Bybit launched IPO Express ahead of SpaceX’s $75B public listing on June 12. Eligible retail users can subscribe to tokenized shares from June 7 to 11. Allocation will occur on June 11 and 12, with spot trading starting June 12. The service runs on xStocks infrastructure provided by Payward Services. SpaceX targets a $1.75 [...] The post Bybit Enters SpaceX IPO With Tokenized Share Access appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin ETFs Lose $1.72B in Second-Largest Weekly Outflow Since Launch

Crypto ETF flows stayed under pressure from June 1 to June 5, with bitcoin funds posting a fourth straight week of withdrawals and ether ETFs also ending firmly negative. The weakness was not uniform, however, as HYPE and XRP ETFs drew inflows while solana slipped back into redemptions. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $1.89B While […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum Supply Shrinks as Price Holds Below SMA200

TLDR Ethereum exchange reserves fell by 475,000 ETH between late May and June 7, 2026. Stablecoin inflow Z-Score on Binance spiked to +1.21σ on May 14. Ethereum trades 31% below its 200-day SMA at $2,445. Binance stablecoin reserves show overall contraction at -0.68σ. Only two of seven Bitcoin trend indicators currently signal upward momentum. Ethereum [...] The post Ethereum Supply Shrinks as Price Holds Below SMA200 appeared first on Blockonomi.

blockonomi.com Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Threaten Airline Industry Profits — Can Delta and United Weather the Storm?

IATA cuts 2026 airline profit forecast by nearly half as jet fuel costs surge 70%. Analysis of Delta, United, and sector resilience amid rising expenses. The post Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Threaten Airline Industry Profits — Can Delta and United Weather the Storm? appeared first on Blockonomi.

cryptopotato.com Ethereum Price Analysis: Can ETH Maintain Its Recovery? The Next Trading Days Will Be Crucial

Ethereum has staged a notable recovery after suffering a steep decline toward the $1.5K region. While the rebound has improved short-term sentiment, the broader structure remains bearish across higher timeframes, with ETH still trading below major moving averages and a long-term descending trendline. The coming sessions will likely determine whether this move evolves into a […]

cryptobriefing.com Michael Selig: The US aims to be the global crypto capital through clear regulations, a shift to policing major fraud, and modernization of outdated frameworks | Empire

US aims to lead global crypto markets with modernized regulations and a focus on fraud prevention. The post Michael Selig: The US aims to be the global crypto capital through clear regulations, a shift to policing major fraud, and modernization of outdated frameworks | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

blockonomi.com Over 200 Crypto Groups Urge Senate Clarity Act Vote

TLDR Over 200 crypto companies and groups urged a Senate vote on the Clarity Act. Coinbase, Ripple, Kraken, Circle, and Binance US signed the industry letter. Stand With Crypto said it mobilized nearly 3 million advocates nationwide. The Senate Banking Committee passed the Clarity Act with bipartisan support. Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed the bill now [...] The post Over 200 Crypto Groups Urge Senate Clarity Act Vote appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Punches Back Above $63K as Nasdaq Claws Back 1.3% From Worst Drop in a Year

Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 Monday morning as institutional buyers stepped in and U.S. lawmakers advanced key crypto legislation, pushing the total digital asset market cap to $2.19 trillion. Institutions Buy the Dip Strategy purchased an additional 1,550 BTC for approximately $101 million, according to data circulating Monday. The move came as bitcoin traded near […]

forklog.media Strategy Acquires 1,550 BTC for $101 Million

Strategy has acquired an additional 1,550 BTC for $101.3 million. The purchase was financed through the sale of 1,409,600 MSTR shares under the ATM program. Strategy has acquired 1,550 BTC for $101 million to increase our $BTC Reserve to ₿845,256. We have also increased our USD Reserve by $100 million to $1.0 billion. $MSTR $STRChttps://t.co/94TmyRWVrs— Strategy (@Strategy) June 8, 2026 According to a report for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the transactions took place from June 1 to June 7. The average purchase price was $65,332 per coin. Strategy holds 845,256 BTC valued at approximately $53.5 billion. The company's total expenditure on cryptocurrency, including fees and expenses, amounts to $64 billion. The average entry price for the entire portfolio is $75,680. At current levels, the company's unrealized loss is approximately $10.5 billion. Meanwhile, Strategy controls more than 4% of the total Bitcoin supply. A week earlier, Strategy disclosed the sale of 32 BTC for $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135. The company stated that the proceeds were intended for preferred stock payments. BitMine Reserves BitMine Immersion Technologies increased its Ethereum holdings to 5.54 million ETH — the company's largest purchase since the beginning of the year. The firm now controls 4.59% of the total supply of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. 1/BitMine provided its latest holdings update for June 8, 2026 $9.6 billion in total crypto + "moonshots": — 5,543,872 ETH at $1,630 per ETH per ETH (per@coinbase)— 203 Bitcoin (BTC)— $200 million stake in Beast Industries @MrBeast — $88 million stake in…— Bitmine (NYSE-BMNR) $ETH (@BitMNR) June 8, 2026 The total value of BitMine's assets, including cryptocurrency and cash, amounted to $9.6 billion. As of June 7, the company holds: 5.54 million ETH; 204 BTC; stakes in Beast Industries ($180 million) and Eightco ($88 million); $247 million in cash. BitMine maintains its position as the largest corporate holder of Ethereum. In the global crypto reserves ranking, the company is second only to Strategy with its 843,706 BTC reserve. Approximately 4.7 million ETH are staked through the company's own platform MAVAN and partner services. The expected annual yield from this activity is $270 million. Bitmine Chairman Thomas Lee noted that the company will continue to acquire coins. In June, Grayscale analysts described Strategy's first Bitcoin sale in a long time as a "stress test" of its financial model.

blockonomi.com MetaMask Debuts Agent Wallet for Autonomous DeFi Access

TLDR MetaMask launched Agent Wallet to enable AI-driven self-custody trading on Ethereum. The wallet supports swaps, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and liquidity provisioning. Every transaction undergoes simulation, threat scanning, and MEV protection before execution. Risky transactions require two-factor authentication approval from the user. Safe transactions qualify for up to $10,000 under Transaction Protection coverage. MetaMask [...] The post MetaMask Debuts Agent Wallet for Autonomous DeFi Access appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Strive Buys 32 Bitcoin at $63,900 Average, Bringing Total Holdings to 19,032 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strive Buys 32 Bitcoin at $63,900 Average, Bringing Total Holdings to 19,032 BTC Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) disclosed Monday that it purchased 32 bitcoin between June 2 and June 7, 2026, at an average cost of approximately $63,911 per coin — inclusive of fees and expenses — for a total outlay of roughly $2.1 million, according to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. […] This post Strive Buys 32 Bitcoin at $63,900 Average, Bringing Total Holdings to 19,032 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.