June 16, 2026
Altcoins

RaveDAO token crashes below $1 after ZachXBT exposes price manipulation

RaveDAO token plunged 95% from $26 to under $1. RAVE launched in December 2025 on Binance Alpha. ZachXBT’s on-chain analysis also highlights MemeCore, River and MYX among questionable projects. RaveDAO (RAVE) has plunged below $1, erasing more than 95% of its earlier rally to an all-time high of $26. The sharp decline follows an investigation

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Crypto

Bitcoin slides $3K from peak as crypto market turns red

Bitcoin (BTC) has moved lower after failing to hold above its recent peak of $78,400. The asset slipped toward $75,000 following increased market pressure linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Summary Bitcoin rejected near $78,400 and fell toward $75,000 after geopolitical tension reports. Altcoins including Ethereum, XRP, and BNB followed Bitcoin with broad

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Bitcoin

Ethereum Derivatives Flip Bullish: Buy-Side Hits +$102M, First Time Since 2022

Ethereum derivatives net taker volume hit +$102M, flipping buy-side dominant for the first time since the 2022 bear market. Here’s what the data shows. The numbers on Ethereum’s derivatives market just changed. And not by a little. Net taker volume on ETH derivatives exchanges has crossed into positive territory, landing at +$102 million. According to

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Crypto

Adam Back says Bitcoin safe despite 2029 quantum talk

Bitcoin developer and Hashcash creator Adam Back has responded to concerns raised by Nic Carter regarding a possible quantum computing milestone in 2029. Summary Adam Back rejects claims that 2029 quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. Google quantum timeline seen as research milestone, not practical tool for breaking Bitcoin encryption. Bitcoin developers work on post-quantum

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Bitcoin

Hack at Vercel sends crypto developers scrambling to lock down API keys

A breach at web infrastructure provider Vercel is forcing crypto teams to rotate API keys and do a deep inspection of their underlying code. In a bulletin, Vercel said the hacker was able to grab behind-the-scenes settings that weren’t locked down, potentially exposing API keys — the digital credentials apps use to connect to other

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Crypto

World ID upgrade expands “proof of human” system across digital platforms

World has rolled out upgrades to its World ID protocol, positioning it as a wider digital identity layer for online verification.  Summary World ID now serves 18 million users across 160 countries with identity verification tools. System uses biometric scanning and cryptography to confirm humans without storing personal data. New features aim to block bots,

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Bitcoin

Bitcoin Price Charges Past $77,000, Iran Says Strait Open

Bitcoin price soared above $77,000 this morning after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz completely open under a new ceasefire framework and President Donald Trump amplified the message with a post that highlighted full passage through the waterway. The move sharpened an existing risk-on rotation across global markets and pushed the largest cryptocurrency back toward

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Crypto

XRP ETFs surge with $55M inflows in strongest week of 2026

XRP exchange-traded products have recorded their strongest weekly inflows of the year.  Summary XRP ETFs recorded $55.39 million in weekly inflows, the highest level seen in 2026. Institutional investors increased exposure after XRP price rose more than 7 percent last week. Analysts note XRP remains within long-term bullish structure despite short-term market volatility signals. The

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Crypto

President Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach as Bitcoin reacts to market uncertainty

U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of breaching a ceasefire agreement.  Summary Trump accused Iran of ceasefire violation following reports of activity in Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied allegations and claimed United States actions breached agreement under international law frameworks. Bitcoin price showed volatility, dropping from recent highs amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and market

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Crypto

Privacy crypto still standing strong

Monero (XMR) has reached its 12-year milestone since its launch in 2014. Summary Monero celebrates 12 years since launch in 2014 as leading privacy-focused cryptocurrency network. Network hides sender, receiver, and amount using cryptographic tools like Ring Confidential Transactions. Despite over 70 exchange delistings, Monero maintains active users and steady market participation. The project has

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