Author: James Wilson
Wall Street has largely abandoned expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts this year ahead of the first Federal Open Market Committee meeting led by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh on June 16-17. Summary Most Wall Street economists now expect the Fed to keep rates at 3.50%-3.75% through the end of 2026. Rising inflation expectations and Middle East tensions have strengthened the case for a prolonged higher-rate environment. Despite macro uncertainty, some institutional crypto investors are accumulating and preparing for regulatory clarity. According to a Reuters survey conducted between June 4 and June 9, 72 of 102 economists expect the benchmark federal…
Crypto investment firm Paradigm has urged the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to remove provisions from its proposed stablecoin framework that could restrict third-party firms from offering rewards tied to stablecoins. Summary Paradigm urged the FDIC not to extend the GENIUS Act’s stablecoin yield ban to third-party firms such as exchanges and wallet providers. The firm argued Congress previously rejected proposals that would have broadened restrictions on stablecoin rewards. Paradigm also challenged proposed rules on white-label stablecoins, reporting requirements, tokenized reserves, and resolution procedures. According to a comment letter submitted to the FDIC, Paradigm argued that the agency’s interpretation of…
Trump adviser Patrick Witt has backed six House crypto tax bills as lawmakers seek to clarify rules for staking, mining, and digital asset transactions. Summary Patrick Witt backed six House crypto tax bills covering staking, mining, crypto payments, and tax reporting rules. Lawmakers split the proposals into separate bills, allowing individual measures to advance independently. Witt’s support comes as Congress also debates the CLARITY Act ahead of a potential Senate vote before August. According to statements posted on X, White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt praised the House Ways and Means Committee’s latest tax proposals, writing: “Clarity for market structure,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Memecoin activity stays strong as Dogecoin, MemeCore, and Little Pepe draw investor attention in 2026. Summary Little Pepe is promoting itself as a meme-focused Layer-2 blockchain project, with its presale reportedly reaching Stage 13 and raising over $28 million. The project highlights planned exchange listings, ecosystem development, and a meme-centric blockchain as key differentiators from established meme coins such as Dogecoin and Pepe. Claims of future gains, including projections of 1,200% returns, remain speculative and depend on factors such…
“Buy the dip” is the most-searched, most-repeated, and most-dangerous phrase in crypto during a downturn, and in mid-2026 it is everywhere. Summary More than 10 million BTC sitting at unrealized losses supports the argument that capitulation may be nearing exhaustion. Extreme fear and whale accumulation favor buying, but weak ETF demand and hostile macro conditions argue for caution. A disciplined decision depends on time horizon, financial resilience, asset quality, and the ability to withstand further declines. Dollar-cost averaging reduces timing risk and avoids turning a long-term thesis into an all-in bet on the exact bottom. With Bitcoin down sharply toward…
Humanity Protocol has disclosed that more than $36 million worth of H tokens have been stolen after attackers compromised multiple administrative keys and seized control of bridge infrastructure across Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain. Summary Humanity Protocol said more than $36 million was stolen after attackers compromised administrative keys linked to its Ethereum and BNB Smart Chain bridge infrastructure. The project said the breach began with a compromised employee laptop, allowing attackers to seize bridge controls and mint 200 million H tokens on BNB Smart Chain. Deposits and withdrawals on affected bridges have been suspended as Humanity Protocol works with…
Dogecoin traded near $0.0865 on June 9 after recovering from a low close to $0.0845, according to crypto.news data. Summary Dogecoin holds near $0.086 while $0.081 remains the main support protecting its long-term channel structure. Whales accumulated over 200 million DOGE, but falling distribution data still shows weak broader demand. A weekly close below $0.081 could expose $0.067 before reaching the deeper $0.058 channel floor. The OG memecoin gained about 0.6% over 24 hours, but remained down almost 14% across seven days and more than 20% over one month. The recovery has not changed the wider bearish structure. Dogecoin still…
Metaplanet has reiterated that share buybacks remain a potential capital allocation tool after its mNAV ratio fell to 0.92x, a level the company says could support accretive purchases for shareholders. Summary Metaplanet said it could consider share buybacks after its mNAV ratio fell below 1.0x, a level the company views as potentially beneficial for BTC Yield. The Bitcoin treasury firm currently holds 40,177 BTC, while its latest data shows an mNAV of 0.92x and a quarterly BTC Yield of negative 0.40%. Shares rose nearly 3% after comments on capital allocation and an advance dividend-related payment tied to its MERCURY perpetual…
Bitcoin’s fall toward $60,000 has not caused a broad retreat among large investors, according to Coinbase Institutional strategy head John D’Agostino. Summary Family offices and sovereign funds are buying Bitcoin at lower prices instead of reducing exposure. D’Agostino says major institutional holders do not appear dangerously leveraged or close to forced liquidation. Strategy added 1,550 Bitcoin while ETF exposure remained near $100 billion despite the market decline. He said family offices, governments, and sovereign wealth funds continue treating lower prices as an entry point. According to crypto.news market data, Bitcoin traded near $63,200 on June 9 after falling roughly 50%…
Hyperliquid has accounted for nearly half of all token buyback activity across the crypto market in 2025, according to a new report from Citrini Research, which has highlighted the decentralized exchange’s revenue model as one of the strongest in the sector. Summary Citrini Research says Hyperliquid has accounted for nearly half of all crypto token buybacks in 2025 through its Assistance Fund mechanism. Coinbase’s new USDC treasury deployment framework could add up to $200 million in annual revenue, potentially increasing HYPE buybacks. Growing ETF demand, strong token performance, and renewed speculation around Arthur Hayes have kept investor attention focused on…