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When U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in January 2024, investors had more than a dozen funds to choose from. BlackRock, Fidelity, Ark Invest, Bitwise, VanEck, Franklin Templeton and several others entered what many expected would become a fiercely competitive market.Eighteen months later, the battle increasingly looks like a two-player race.Data shows that BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) are doing most of the heavy lifting when it comes to attracting new institutional capital, while smaller funds have become largely irrelevant in determining the direction of the overall market.The trend was evident throughout…

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has unveiled standards for large data center projects seeking state support. Summary Pennsylvania’s GRID Standards require data center developers to secure certification before receiving state incentives, fast permits, or tax benefits. The rules require developers to pay for new power generation and disclose project size, water use, and efficiency details. Separate bills from state lawmakers could change data center tax exemptions, water rules, power requirements, and local zoning powers. Duane Morris Government Strategies said the GRID Standards set conditions for incentives, fast permits, and tax benefits. The rules come as residents question power demand, water use,…

Iran’s main military command has closed the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels after fresh US attacks. Summary Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command said the Strait of Hormuz is closed to all vessels until further notice. Iranian media reported that Revolutionary Guards forces hit two ships attempting to pass through the waterway. US Central Command said it launched fresh strikes on Iran as Qatar sent a delegation to discuss the war. Iran Iranian media said Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters cited security threats in the waterway. The move came as talks to end the conflict faced new pressure. Iran warns ships against…

For years, privacy in transacting was one of crypto’s most ambitious promises. Then it took a back seat as other trends took off.As developers focused on scaling blockchains and regulators scrutinized privacy tools such as Tornado Cash, much of the industry’s attention shifted elsewhere. But a new Ethereum proposal and a growing number of privacy-focused products suggest the topic is making a comeback.The latest example is pERC-20, a proposed Ethereum token standard that would allow users to hold and transfer tokens without publicly revealing their balances, transaction amounts or counterparties. The proposal has sparked renewed discussion around whether public blockchains…

On Monday (June 8), privacy coins rose by 4.5%, where Monero increased by 7.6% and Zcash saw an increase of about 7%. However, the sector still trades at over 12% below its price from the beginning of the month amid concerns of a recent hack of the Zcash network. Despite one day of gains, there still seems to be some doubt about the market. Privacy coins serve as an indication of market sentiment regarding risk-on and risk-off sentiments since privacy coins always come under the scanner of regulators in the crypto community. But the price movement differential with respect to…

Kalshi prediction market applied for Hyperliquid (HYPE) perpetual futures, expanding the list beyond altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Stellar (XLM), Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Hedera (HBAR). This comes after the CFTC-regulated prediction market successfully launched Bitcoin and Ethereum perpetuals trading for users in the United States. Kalshi Eyes to Launch Hyperliquid Perpetual Futures Kalshi prediction market has filed with the CFTC to launch perpetual futures for Hyperliquid (HYPE), according to the latest filing. This comes as the platforms have a close partnership and are expanding into each other’s core businesses. Notably, Kalshi and Hyperliquid collaborated…

TLDR: PYUSD supply shrinks 31% from $4.2B ATH, dropping to $2.92B amid shifting liquidity flows in 2026 Over $1B wiped from circulation as market volatility reduces stablecoin minting and exchange inflows PayPal expands PYUSD across 70 markets, boosting wallet usage and cross-border payment access globally Stablecoin remains mid-tier as USDT and USDC dominate broader crypto liquidity and settlement flows PYUSD supply contraction has drawn attention across stablecoin markets as PayPal’s dollar-backed asset retraces from its $4.2 billion March peak to around $2.92 billion. The movement reflects shifting liquidity conditions, softer market participation, and evolving usage patterns even as PayPal continues…

XRP is now oversold across all major time frames, signaling weakening momentum as its price continues to test key support levels. Crypto analyst Dark Defender revealed that this could be the bullish signal the broader market has been waiting for, suggesting a potential rebound may be on the horizon. He based his outlook on historical patterns, noting that the last time XRP reached similar oversold conditions, the cryptocurrency experienced a sharp rally to new highs. XRP Oversold Levels Signal Explosive Triple-Digit Rally In an X post on June 6, Dark Defender noted that XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) is showing…

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 recorded a sharp reduction in exchange balances as price action remained below key technical levels. CryptoQuant reported that four major trading venues saw 475,000 ETH leave liquid reserves between late May and June 7, 2026. At the same time, automated trading data flashed a full…

In a recent note, CITIC Securities warned that the oil market may be underpricing near- and medium-term risks, with immediate consequences for cryptocurrency investors already worried about inflation pressures and tighter financial conditions amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The note from China’s leading investment bank warned that weeks of enforced well shut-ins may cause irreversible damage to production capacity, while low US drilling levels mean the country cannot step in to compensate. Pricing power, in their view, has shifted to the Middle East. Why Bitcoin and Ethereum investors should watch the oil market closely With oil prices…