Zcash has gained renewed attention after discussions around Europe’s planned crypto compliance rules pushed the privacy-focused cryptocurrency back into the spotlight. Summary Mert highlighted Zcash as a leading privacy-focused crypto amid debate over Europe’s upcoming compliance rules. Analysts disputed claims that every Bitcoin transaction will require identity verification under the EU framework. Technical analysts are
Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC on June 18, 2026, for two planned spot crypto ETFs, a spot Ethereum ETF and a spot Solana ETF, both carrying a 0.14% annual unitary sponsor fee, the lowest in the US market for either asset class, according to the filings. The central question the
The European Union has approved anti-money laundering rules that will ban regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins while leaving direct Bitcoin transfers between private wallets outside the scope of mandatory identification requirements. Summary EU AML rules will bar regulated crypto firms from supporting privacy coins starting July 2027. Bitcoin transfers between self-hosted wallets remain
Charles Schwab is working with Cboe Global Markets to launch a new type of options contract that would allow customers to make yes-or-no wagers on the performance of the S&P 500, marking the brokerage’s first move into prediction markets, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The feature is expected to roll out to Schwab
Cardone Capital has purchased another 282 Bitcoin worth about $18 million as the cryptocurrency market has retreated toward recent lows amid rising geopolitical tensions. Summary Cardone Capital bought another 282 BTC worth about $18 million as Bitcoin traded near $62,000. The firm uses rental income from multifamily properties to fund ongoing Bitcoin purchases. Grant Cardone
Ali Martinez has cautioned that Strategy’s STRC structure may amplify financial stress in a prolonged Bitcoin bear market, citing similarities to the feedback loop seen in Terra-Luna’s collapse in 2022. Summary Ali Martinez warned that Strategy’s STRC structure could increase financial pressure during a prolonged Bitcoin decline. STRC fell as much as 17% below its
Bitcoin has traded below the estimated cost to mine it for five straight months, according to JPMorgan analysts, leaving roughly one in five miners unprofitable and pushing publicly listed operators to sell a record volume of coins. In a client note circulated this week, analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said bitcoin mining economics
Bitcoin has climbed back above $63,000 after reports of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire have renewed expectations that stalled diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran could resume before the end of June. Summary Bitcoin briefly reclaimed $63,000 after reports of an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire improved market sentiment. Polymarket traders continue to expect U.S.-Iran talks before month-end
SUI volume hits $373.5M, beating AVAX, TON, Aptos, and Polygon, while traders watch $0.55-$0.65 after $0.80 breaks. SUI recorded $373.5 million in daily trading volume during the latest market update. The figure placed SUI ahead of Avalanche, TON, Aptos, and Polygon. However, the strong volume came as the token lost the $0.80 support level. That
Charles Schwab has entered the prediction markets business through a partnership with Cboe Global Markets, introducing new contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500. Summary Charles Schwab is partnering with Cboe to launch S&P 500 prediction-style options contracts in the coming months. The new product will use options contracts, differing from the futures-based
