BITCOIN
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins.
Echo Protocol Exploited for $76.7M in Admin Key Hack
Echo Protocol loses $76.7M via admin key exploit, highlighting 2026's rising DeFi vulnerabilities as attackers target eBTC on Monad.
Crypto Funds See $1B Outflows Amid Iran Tensions, BTC Down 1.85%
Crypto funds posted $1.07B in outflows as U.S.-Iran tensions drive risk-off sentiment. Bitcoin and Ethereum led losses, while XRP and Solana gained.
Bitcoin (BTC) Pulls Back to $77K After $82K Peak, Traders Turn Cautious
Bitcoin retreats to $76,430 after hitting $82K. Selling pressure rises, ETF outflows signal fading institutional demand. Key metrics analyzed.
Strategy Adds 24,869 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Now $65.3B
Strategy boosts Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 843,738 BTC with a $2.01B purchase, funded mostly via STRC stock sales. BTC trades near $77,588.
Crypto Funds See $1.07B Outflows as Bitcoin Leads Sell-Off
Digital asset funds recorded $1.07B in outflows, ending a six-week inflow streak. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the sell-off, but altcoins like XRP saw gains.
Goldman Sachs Reduces XRP, Solana ETF Holdings, Trims BTC Allocation
Goldman Sachs exited XRP and Solana ETFs in Q1 2026, cut Bitcoin and Ether exposure, and shifted focus to crypto equities like Circle and Galaxy Digital.
Capital B Buys 192 BTC, Total Holdings Hit 3,135 Bitcoin
Capital B adds 192 BTC for $15.2M, totaling 3,135 Bitcoin, as corporate treasury strategies persist despite market volatility.
Iran Eyes Bitcoin (BTC) Tolls for Hormuz Shipping Amid Sanctions
Iran may require Bitcoin payments for shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging crypto to bypass sanctions. BTC trades at $76,876.
Michael Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy, Pushes STRC Vote
Michael Saylor hints at another Bitcoin purchase while urging retail holders to vote on Strategy's STRC dividend proposal, with key market implications.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $1B Weekly Outflows, Six-Week Run Ends
Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $1 billion in outflows last week, breaking a six-week inflow streak. Analysts cite AI stock rally and regulatory shifts.
Bitcoin Hits $79K as CLARITY Act Fuels Market Optimism
The US CLARITY Act advances in the Senate, sparking bullish sentiment for Bitcoin (BTC), now trading above $79,000. Analysts weigh in on the implications.
Strive (ASST) Jumps 5.8% After Unveiling Daily Dividends, Clearing Debt
Strive shares rose 5.8% after announcing it will pay daily dividends on SATA stock starting June 16, while eliminating all debt in Q1.
Dartmouth Endowment Invests $3.3M in Solana ETF Amid Crypto Shift
Dartmouth's $9B endowment allocates $3.3M to Solana ETF, diversifying its $14M crypto exposure as institutional interest rises.
Strategy's BTC Buys Could Slow as $28B STRC Cap Looms
Delphi warns Strategy's Bitcoin buying spree may face headwinds as its STRC preferred stock nears its $28B issuance cap.
Bitcoin ETFs See $635M Outflows as BTC Dips Below $80K
Bitcoin ETFs posted $635.2M in outflows, the largest since January, as BTC dropped under $80K. Profit-taking and weak demand weigh on the market.