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Binance Alpha, the early-stage token listing platform under the Binance ecosystem, has announced the addition of Arcium ($ARX) to its trading roster. The listing, confirmed on [Date of announcement, e.g., October 26, 2023], provides traders with access to a project focused on encrypted data computation and decentralized data management. What is Arcium ($ARX)? Arcium is a blockchain-based protocol designed to enable secure, encrypted computation on data without revealing the underlying information. This technology, often referred to as confidential computing, has potential applications in industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chain management, where data privacy is paramount. The $ARX token…

Russia plans to expand its restrictions on cryptocurrency mining under a draft proposal that would ban the activity in Moscow, the Moscow region and parts of the Kursk region from July 1, 2026. The Ministry of Energy said the proposed restrictions would remain in place through Dec. 31, 2032, as authorities seek to reduce pressure on regional electricity networks. The proposal follows recommendations from the government’s commission on electric power development. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak previously said officials supported extending mining restrictions to several regions, including Moscow and parts of Kursk. The draft also covers Belovsky, Glushkovsky, Korenevsky, Rylsky,…

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor brushed off concerns about a potential pivot even as bitcoin continues to tumble, affirming that the company remains focused on the crypto asset. Bitcoin price fell to a low of $58,000 on Thursday, the lowest price since October 2024, bringing its drawdown from last year’s all-time high of over $126,000 to about 52%. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap has held on to the $60,000 support level all year — first in February, where it rebounded, then again in the first two weeks of June, before recovering back to $67,000. At the time of writing, $BTC…

Bitcoin is the largest pool of value in crypto, but on its own, it cannot touch Ethereum’s world of lending, borrowing, and yield. Wrapped Bitcoin is the bridge. This guide explains how WBTC works, the mint-and-burn model behind it, the alternatives, and the custodial risks that set it apart from holding real BTC. Table of Contents Why Bitcoin needs wrapping How the mint-and-burn model works Who governs WBTC, and why it matters A worked example: putting Bitcoin to work WBTC versus native Bitcoin and the alternatives Risks and what to check before wrapping Frequently Asked Questions Wrapped Bitcoin, known by…

The numbers arriving out of the original report this week are blunt: more than 60 crypto protocols have already gone dark in 2026. The tally keeps climbing, and it reveals something uncomfortable about the venture model that powered the last cycle. Even deep-pocketed backing didn’t guarantee survival for many of the names that burned through millions in funding. Rootdata’s count spots ten fallen projects that each pulled in over $10 million in total funding. The top three by that measure were all led by Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm. Yupp, the consumer-focused protocol that raised $33 million, tops the grim list.…

Monad (MON) has introduced Unlink, a new privacy infrastructure designed to enable users to hold and transact funds on-chain while concealing transaction details and counterparties. The system, which integrates directly with Monad’s existing DeFi ecosystem, represents a notable step in addressing privacy challenges within blockchain networks. How Unlink Works Unlink allows users to deposit ERC-20 tokens into a dedicated smart contract. Once deposited, the user’s balance is stored as an encrypted proof rather than as a visible ledger entry. This cryptographic approach enables several operations — including deposits, transfers, withdrawals, and the execution of external smart contracts — without revealing…

CFTC Chair Michael Selig has defended crypto perpetual futures while stressing they are not suitable for agricultural markets, as regulated crypto perps continue expanding across U.S. venues. According to remarks delivered by Selig at the American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention on Tuesday, the CFTC recognizes that 24/7 trading and perpetual futures structures are not well suited to traditional agricultural markets that depend on physical delivery and operate during limited trading hours. I was pleased to address the men and women from @CottonShippers who provide our country and the world with clothes, textiles, and medical supplies from American grown cotton.…

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has announced it mined approximately 253.9 BTC this week and subsequently sold the entire amount during the same period. As a result, the firm currently holds no Bitcoin on its balance sheet. Strategic Shift or Cash Flow Necessity? Bitdeer’s decision to liquidate its entire weekly production marks a notable departure from the strategy adopted by many publicly traded mining companies, which often retain a portion of mined Bitcoin as a long-term reserve. The move suggests a prioritization of immediate liquidity over speculative holding, a tactic that may be driven by operational costs, debt servicing, or…

Sonic Labs’ native token, S, gained 17.7% after the company decided not to implement its annual token inflation plan this year. Sonic announced that, within the current token economy, it is projected that 47,625,000 S tokens will be minted annually to finance the network’s growth. The first allocation was made on June 18, 2025, and it was clarified that no minting took place this year. A graph showing the increase in the price of S. The project team reported that work is ongoing to completely eliminate inflation in the S supply. However, they added that the most important issue to…

One company now holds close to 5% of all the ether that exists, and most of it is staked and off the market. The bull case is a supply squeeze. The bear case is a single buyer propping up a price it is already underwater on. Both can be true at the same time. On June 22, 2026, BitMine Immersion Technologies disclosed that it held 5,672,956 ether, worth about $10 billion, alongside a pile of cash, a sliver of Bitcoin, and stakes in a couple of moonshot bets. That ether position equals roughly 4.7% of the entire supply of the…