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Earlier this year, a hacker tried to double-spend litecoin ($LTC) before an emergency, 13-block reorganization thwarted the attack. Even though developers have released a flurry of code patches to prevent a repeat, most of the Litecoin network’s nodes have still not installed the fix. The patch has been available for free download for nearly two months. Nonetheless, of the nodes tracked by a major monitoring service, less than 30% are running up-to-date software that would reject the type of transactions behind April’s double-spending attempt. Sadly, the largest cohort of node operators on the Litecoin network by software version run v0.21.4.…

Has the market really not bottomed yet? Looking at post-halving cycles, this idea actually carries some weight. In both 2016 and 2020, Bitcoin [$BTC] tended to bottom around 875 to 917 days after the halving. That timing lines up pretty closely with the big drawdowns we saw, about 73% in the 2018 cycle and around 64% in 2022. If that pattern holds, it would suggest we might still be early in the current cycle. From the technical standpoint, we’re only about 750 days into the 2024 halving cycle, which could mean the true bottom hasn’t formed yet. So the real…

Ethereum is drawing renewed attention as analysts point to long-term support structures that could shape its next major move. Liquidity Hunter says bearish sentiment may be creating a contrarian opportunity, while Kamran Asghar says $ETH is retesting a historic trendline that previously marked a major bottom. Ethereum Could Be the Market’s Most Hated Opportunity, Analyst Says Ethereum may be approaching a major turning point despite widespread bearish sentiment, according to crypto analyst Liquidity Hunter. In a post on X, the analyst shared an inverted $ETH chart to highlight similarities between the current market structure and previous cycle bottoms. The chart…

Figure Technology Solutions Inc is placing a $717 million bet on the future of tokenized real estate. The company has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kiavi, an AI-powered lending platform serving residential real estate investors. 🚨 $5.3B FIGURE ACQUIRES KIAVI FOR $717M TO TOKENIZE REAL ESTATEThe blockchain lending company says Kiavi could add $7B+ in annual volume from real estate loans, while already controlling 75% share in RWA tokenization. pic.twitter.com/L8JAT7ijOO — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) June 11, 2026 The deal includes the purchase of Kiavi’s balance sheet assets through a joint venture with global investment firm Sixth Street. It is…

Ripple has officially announced the list of its keynote speakers for its Ripple Swell 2026 event, which will take place from October 27 to October 29 at The Shed in Hudson Yards, New York CityThis year’s event comes at a crucial time for $XRP holders, with $XRP down nearly 64% from recent highs. What to Expect From Ripple Swell 2026 For the first time, Ripple is merging its flagship Swell conference with the XRPL Apex developer summit, creating a single event expected to feature more than 75 speakers, three stages, and over 50 sessions.This year’s Ripple Swell 2026 will focus…

Bitcoin held near the $80,000 mark on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. peace plan. The move kept traders focused on the conflict, oil prices, and the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called the Iranian counterproposal “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” after Tehran pushed for compensation, sanctions relief, an end to the blockade, and recognition of its control over the strait. Bitcoin ($BTC) first fell from $81,430 to $80,520 within 45 minutes of Trump’s post, then climbed to $82,347 less than three hours later, according to crypto.news data. The rebound wiped out nearly $410 million over 24 hours,…

JupiterExchange has announced the launch of Post Intents on its jup_offerbook platform. This innovative feature allows borrowers and lenders to signal orders offchain without incurring gas fees or locking funds. By keeping capital active until a match is ready to execute onchain, this development aims to enhance trading efficiency. Breaking It Down The introduction of Post Intents marks a significant step in the evolution of trading on JupiterExchange. As of now, the platform has reported a 24-hour trading volume of $0, reflecting early-stage adoption of this new feature. The broader crypto market remains mixed, but this innovation could attract interest…

Ethereum has reclaimed a key resistance zone after bouncing from $1,704, with improving macro sentiment, institutional accumulation, and a technical breakout putting the $1,850 level back into focus. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum ($ETH) price traded around $1,745 at the time of writing, up roughly 2.3% over the past 24 hours. The altcoin’s recovery followed a sharp defense of the $1,700-$1,710 support area, where buyers stepped in after several days of consolidation. Market sentiment improved as traders absorbed fresh institutional developments while risk assets gained support from easing geopolitical concerns. Relief across global markets emerged after crude oil slipped…

US stocks surged after comments from President Donald Trump reduced concerns about a potential military escalation with Iran. Major equity indexes recorded strong gains after reports said Trump cancelled planned airstrikes and pointed to possible progress in talks with Tehran. Market figures shared online showed more than $1.2 trillion in combined market value returned to US equities within minutes. Markets rally after reports of eased Iran tensions According to market commentator Bull Theory, US stocks added roughly $1.2 trillion in value within 20 minutes. The move followed reports that Trump canceled planned military action against Iran. Investors responded quickly as…

Ayo Akinyele, Head of Engineering at RippleX, says the crypto market has moved past the legal noise that once overshadowed $XRP and is now paying attention to what the technology can actually do. “I think the market is very much shifting back to technology because the use cases are real,” Akinyele said in a recent interview on the Thinking Crypto Podcast. He explained that years of SEC headlines pulled focus away from institutional interest that was quietly building underneath. “What has happened over the last few years is that the SEC headlines sort of distracted people from the institutional demand…