Bitcoin has climbed more than 2% to $63,770 after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah helped ease market fears and pushed oil prices toward an 8% weekly decline. Summary Bitcoin price climbed 2.4% as a ceasefire deal and falling oil prices improved risk appetite. A symmetrical triangle breakout above $64,760 could open the door
In Bitcoin news today, Russia’s crypto regulation deadline is no longer abstract. On July 1, 2026, the country will formally legalize Bitcoin and stablecoin payments for cross-border trade, the culmination of a two-year pilot that already processed roughly $11Bn in crypto-facilitated commerce last year, according to figures cited by state news agency TASS. The central
Leading blockchain firm Algorand has mapped out a multi-year plan to shield its blockchain from the eventual threat posed by quantum computing, with the full rollout set to wrap by the end of 2027, officials said. According to the Algorand Foundation, the first phase kicks off in Q3 2026, when native post-quantum accounts become available
Urbelis said he believes AI could eventually reshape the standard of care around smart contract development. Historically, teams could point to the cost and complexity of audits as a reason certain reviews were not performed. That argument becomes more difficult when sophisticated security analysis is available on demand. “A clean AI report will be seen
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao has proposed freezing up to 1 million Bitcoin linked to Satoshi Nakamoto if those coins remain unmoved after a future transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. Summary CZ proposed freezing inactive Bitcoin addresses after a future migration to quantum-resistant cryptography. His plan could affect up to 1 million BTC believed to be linked
The XRP Ledger community has reported a growing list of software issues after the June 15 release of xrpld version 3.2.0, even as only 26% of network nodes have upgraded to the new software. Summary XRP Ledger’s latest xrpld upgrade has triggered multiple bug reports, including node synchronization failures. Developers identified issues affecting transaction relays,
Kevin Warsh chaired his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week and immediately showed his hawkish colors. Rates stayed steady, but the new Fed Chair made it clear he intends to prioritize price stability and reduce loose forward guidance. While Warsh is focused on managing the dollar’s ongoing challenges, his debut actually highlights something
Bio Protocol has launched OpenLabs, a platform that combines AI-assisted research development, community funding, and on-chain governance as its ecosystem surpasses $33 million in capital raised. Summary Bio Protocol launched OpenLabs, combining AI-assisted research development, collaboration, and funding in one platform. Researchers can seek funding through community voting, with BIO token holders participating in governance
FBI Director Kash Patel vows stronger action against crypto fraud networks. Operation Level Up seeks to stop scams before victims lose more funds. Fraudsters increasingly use fake platforms and cash couriers to evade checks. The FBI has intensified its efforts against cryptocurrency-related fraud, warning scammers that enforcement actions will continue to expand. FBI Director Kash
Attorney Ian R. Cohen has filed a new court rebuttal opposing efforts to revive a lawsuit that seeks control of roughly 3.8 million Bitcoin worth an estimated $238 billion, including wallets linked to Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Summary Ian Cohen has opposed efforts to revive a lawsuit targeting 39,069 Bitcoin wallets holding an estimated $238
