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A series of invalid transactions in the MimbleWimble Extension (MWEB) caused a temporary chain split on April 25. The mining group f2pool detected the anomaly and led the reorganization process to resume the valid chain after 13 blocks of conflict. The coin’s founder highlighted that the quick action of major miners prevented a major consensus failure and long-term damage to the ecosystem. On April 25, the crypto ecosystem experienced moments of tension when unusual activity related to invalid transactions in the MimbleWimble Extension (MWEB) was detected. Faced with this scenario, Charlie Lee se pronuncia sobre Litecoin to recognize the importance…

While the US House of Representatives continues deliberations in the Senate on the Clarity Act, which aims to create a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market, it will shift its focus this week to crypto tax reform. The House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee, the main committee responsible for tax legislation, will consider comprehensive changes to the taxation of digital assets at a hearing on Tuesday. Experts from Fidelity, Coinbase, Coin Center, and New York University will share their views at the hearing. The committee will also review seven separate draft regulations aimed at reshaping how digital assets are…

At the core of Bitcoin’s market structure is miner conviction. The logic is straightforward: miners are typically the first cohort to capitulate when profitability comes under pressure. As $BTC weakens, shrinking revenues and tighter margins can force less-efficient miners offline as they struggle to cover operating costs. Notably, on-chain data suggests that pressure has been building this cycle. As the chart below shows, Bitcoin’s hashrate has declined by more than 25% since October 2025, marking one of the longest sustained drawdowns on record. This suggests a significant portion of mining capacity has exited the network as economic conditions have deteriorated.…

Swellchain (SWELL) has confirmed via its official X account that it will permanently shut down its native network on June 15. The decision follows an earlier announcement in April, in which the project revealed plans to discontinue its own blockchain infrastructure to concentrate resources on Faro, an artificial intelligence intelligence platform built on the Hyperliquid (HYPE) ecosystem. Background and Timeline The shutdown marks a strategic pivot for Swellchain, which initially launched as a layer-2 solution aimed at improving scalability and liquidity within decentralized finance. According to the project’s April announcement, the native network will cease operations on June 15, but…

Strategy chairman Michael Saylor on Sunday signaled the Bitcoin treasury company would be buying more of the cryptocurrency in the week ahead while also encouraging retailer shareholders to vote on a proxy measure enabling semi-monthly dividend payouts on the company’s STRC perpetual preferred stock. “Big Dot Energy” was Saylor’s tweet late Sunday morning to accompany a bubble chart tracking Strategy’s BTC purchases over the past nearly six years. That chart, from Iceland-registered StrategyTracker.com, has been consistently posted by Saylor in the days ahead of a corporate purchase. Saylor’s “Big Dot Energy” message on Sunday. Source: Michael Saylor on X.com A…

Ethena’s first product with Coinbase is now live, bringing a $USDe powered high yield vault to Coinbase users. The first product in the Ethena ✦ Coinbase collaboration is now live. The @SteakhouseFi High Yield Vault has officially launched on @Coinbase, powered by $USDe on @Morpho. Coinbase’s user base now has access to a best in class savings rate through the vault, live in the… pic.twitter.com/xYG7gGW8mJ — Ethena (@ethena) June 11, 2026 https://x.com/ethena/status/2065147131070210236?s=20 https://x.com/ethena/status/2065147131070210236?s=20The Steakhouse High Yield Vault has launched inside the Coinbase app, using Ethena’s $USDe through Morpho, according to Ethena. The product gives Coinbase users access to a higher…

Ethereum’s [$ETH] activity profile is becoming increasingly concentrated. Over the past week, daily retail transactions fell roughly 43%, signaling that smaller participants are stepping back from the network. For context, capital flows tell a different story. As retail activity faded, average transfer value surged 184%, showing that larger holders continued moving substantial amounts of capital. This divergence often emerges during periods of uncertainty, when participation narrows but capital remains active. Source: CryptoQuant The pattern becomes more notable as exchange net flows reach negative 79,080 $ETH, reflecting continued withdrawals from trading venues. Source: CryptoQuant Meanwhile, stablecoin inflows into Binance rose 440%…

The largest stablecoin company lent $300 million to Titan Holdings in March 2025, part of the Master conglomerate, now involved in one of the largest financial frauds in Brazilian history. The loan was made by Tether Investments, Tether’s VC arm. Key Takeaways: Tether sued Titan Holding to recover a $300M loan after Daniel Vorcaro’s arrest and bank collapse. Galaxy’s Alex Thorn notes Tether is crypto’s top CeFi lender, with secured loans reaching $15.8B. Tether next seeks to freeze Titan’s assets, though the $300M default won’t affect $USDT’s backing. Tether Introduces Lawsuit to Recover $300M Borrowed to Master Conglomerate Tether has…

The native token of Trump-family-linked World Liberty Financial dropped nearly 14% on Wednesday as a controversial governance proposal that would place over 62 billion $WLFI tokens under new multiyear vesting schedules went to a community vote. The proposal was first submitted to the World Liberty governance community on April 15 and officially went live for voting on Wednesday. It proposes locking more than 62 billion $WLFI tokens held by early investors and insiders for two years before gradually being released over a span of two to three years. Voting runs until May 7. At the time of writing, 99.95% of…

A senior official is indicating that critical progress is being made on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633), a major piece of U.S. legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. Patrick Witt recently took to the X social media platform to share an optimistic yet urgent update on the bill’s status behind closed doors. “Big week ahead for Clarity,” Witt stated. “The work has continued in earnest behind the scenes since the Banking markup. The issue set has narrowed, and good faith offers are being put forward to close the gap. But time is…