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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to increase interest rates to a level that has not been seen since 1995 at its upcoming policy meeting scheduled on June 15-16. The increase in rates will mark an acceleration of the country’s monetary policy shift, putting further pressure on crypto trading volumes denominated in yen amid rising borrowing costs around the fourth-biggest economy in the world. For decades, Japan had been among the most active crypto markets in the world, with the change of direction of monetary policy from extreme easing to fighting inflation indicating a turning point for the movement…

On June 19, Sui announced the launch of Seal MPC on mainnet, which is a decentralized layer using Multi-Party Computation (MPC) that allows AI agents to securely access data. Sensitive information stays encrypted while access is governed on-chain. The launch targets the fast-growing AI agent sector, where autonomous agents are expected to drive trillions in commerce. June 19, the Sui Network announced the launch of its Seal Multi-Party Computation (Seal MPC) feature on the mainnet, which is a major step in developing secure infrastructure for autonomous AI agents. Seal is described as a programmable access layer for data, AI, and…

Binance expects crypto pre-IPO markets to expand as U.S. IPO fundraising is projected to surpass $225 billion, putting 2026 on track for a record. Its analysis highlights growing demand for on-chain private-market exposure through derivatives, listed-equity products, and stablecoin-based settlement infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Binance projects U.S. IPO fundraising could surpass $225 billion, setting a record. Pre-IPO Perps generated $2.5 billion in trading volume within just 18 days. SpaceX raised $75 billion in its IPO, illustrating the scale of 2026 listings. Record IPO Forecast Drives Binance’s On-Chain Primary Market Outlook Crypto pre-IPO markets are poised for rapid growth as U.S. IPO…

Bitcoin ($BTC) has climbed roughly 40% from its February lows, bringing the price back to a critical resistance zone that could determine whether the bear market continues or finally ends. Key takeaways: Bitcoin fell 2.25% to around $80,500 after failing once again to break above its 200-day EMA resistance. Previous rejections from the same technical level triggered Bitcoin declines of 25% and 36%. Bitcoin bulls must decisively break key trend line As of Monday, $BTC/USD was down 2.25% near $80,500, erasing its overnight gains as buyers once again failed to clear the 200-day exponential moving average (200-day EMA, blue line).…

The Ethereum Foundation is cutting roughly 20% of its workforce, eliminating 54 positions as part of a broad restructuring that comes amid sustained senior leadership turnover and growing fragmentation across the wider Ethereum ecosystem. The layoffs, announced Tuesday in a blog post, conclude a months-long internal reorganization tied to the implementation of the Foundation’s updated mandate and treasury policy. The EF said the reduction leaves it “leaner and more focused,” with a structure aligned around what it described as the “critical tasks” needed to support Ethereum’s long-term development. The reduction follows a period of significant upheaval at the organization’s leadership…

Larry Fink’s BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) is trying to buy at least $5 billion of SpaceX stock before the rocket company starts trading as soon as tomorrow, putting one of Wall Street’s biggest money managers right in the middle of the IPO frenzy. Before SpaceX, the largest IPO of the year belonged to the chip-maker Cerebras, whose IPO fetched $5.55 billion. Therefore, yes, the BlackRock request for an enormous block can be compared with the largest IPO of the year. But while such demands from big money players are typical for popular IPOs, the scale you mentioned is definitely not standard…

The line between traditional finance and crypto continues to blur. Coinbase has launched 24/7 trading for U.S.-regulated gold and silver futures. This allows traders to buy and sell precious metals around the clock, including weekends and holidays. We’re setting a lot of world firsts recently.Today’s: gold and silver futures now trade 24/7 in the US on Coinbase.pic.twitter.com/pGjI7jjvlv — Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) June 13, 2026 The move marks a major shift for commodity markets. Which have traditionally operated within limited trading windows and reflects the growing influence of crypto’s always-on trading model. The launch is another milestone for Coinbase news today.…

This Mother’s Day, bitcoin was trading around $81,700, a figure that would have seemed impossible when it sat at $8 on the same holiday in 2011, making this the second-highest Mother’s Day price in bitcoin’s 15-year history. Bitcoin traded at a daily high of $81,700 on Mother’s Day 2026, up from $8 in 2011, a 10,000-fold increase. Every bitcoin bear market low since 2011 has been higher than the previous cycle’s low. Spot bitcoin ETF approval in early 2024 helped drive prices to $104,000 by Mother’s Day 2025. A Mother’s Day Gift That Kept Compounding Every second Sunday in May…

Ethereum is positioned below the 200-hour SMA. $ETH price is hovering within the $1.6K range. The largest altcoin, Ethereum ($ETH), has slipped below its 200-hour Simple Moving Average (SMA). The break below this level suggests that bullish momentum is fading and that sellers are gaining greater control of the market. On the 1-hour chart, it recently lost support near the $1,720 region before falling to the mid-$1,600 range. As long as the price remains below the 200-hour SMA, the broader short-term structure remains weak. In this scenario, the $1,580 level stands out as the next significant support zone, where buyers…

HashKey Holdings Limited approved a share repurchase plan of up to HK$100 million as its Hong Kong-listed stock rebounded after recent pressure. HashKey clears HK$100M buyback plan HashKey Holdings Limited, listed under stock code 3887, said its board approved an on-market share repurchase plan after the mandate passed at its annual general meeting on June 11, 2026. The company plans to use up to HK$100 million of its own funds for the buyback. HashKey Holdings Limited (HashKey, stock code: 3887) said its board has approved a share repurchase plan under the mandate passed at its June 11, 2026 AGM. The…