Daily Summary2026-06-13

A group of cryptographers convened by Coinbase issued a formal advisory recommending immediate initiation of post-quantum signature migration for Bitcoin, though they disagreed on the significance of the risk. The debate specifically included discussion of freezing Satoshi-era coins as part of quantum migration. Coinbase's advisory board separately issued a formal call for Bitcoin quantum migration to begin now.

↪ Coinbase-convened cryptographers formally disagree on risk magnitude but unanimously recommend immediate post-quantum signature planning; Satoshi coin freeze debate surfaces.

• Top cryptographers can't agree on Bitcoin's biggest quantum question · coindesk.com
• Top Cryptographers Disagree on Bitcoin's Quantum Risk Significance Issue, But Recommend Immediate Initiation of Post-Quantum Signature Planning · lookonchain.com
• Coinbase advisory board urges Bitcoin to begin quantum migration now · crypto.news

The White House confirmed it is making daily progress toward a July 4 deadline for the CLARITY Act. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse publicly responded to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's criticism of the legislation and of Coinbase.

↪ White House confirmed 'making progress every day' toward July 4 CLARITY Act deadline; Garlinghouse publicly rebutted Dimon's opposition.

• White House doubles down on July 4 CLARITY Act deadline: ‘Making progress every day’ · ambcrypto.com
• Ripple’s Garlinghouse Fires Back After Jamie Dimon Targets Coinbase and CLARITY ACT · cryptopotato.com

BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin income ETF ahead of its anticipated launch. The SEC granted approval for the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF to list and trade shares under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E.

↪ BlackRock filed for a Bitcoin income ETF ahead of launch; SEC separately approved T. Rowe Price active crypto ETF.

• TECHINASIA: BlackRock files for bitcoin income ETF ahead of launch · techinasia.com
• SEC: Order Granting Approval of a Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 2 Thereto, to List and Trade Shares of the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF under NYSE Arca Rule 8.201-E (Generic) Commodity-Based Trust Shares · sec.gov

Hyperliquid's perpetual contract open interest reached a new all-time high of 8.2% market share. Separately, $4 billion in USDC flowed into Hyperliquid. A large HYPE genesis whale deposited 576,148 HYPE tokens worth approximately $35.28 million to Coinbase.

↪ Hyperliquid open interest market share reached 8.2% ATH and $4B USDC inflow recorded, following prior report of holdings exceeding $200M pre-SpaceX IPO.

• Hyperliquid perpetual contract open interest reached 8.2% market share, hitting a new all-time high · lookonchain.com
• $4B USDC flows to Hyperliquid – Liquidity signals HYPE’s next move · ambcrypto.com
• An anonymous HYPE Genesis Whale has deposited all 576,148 HYPE tokens into Coinbase, equivalent to $35.28 million. · lookonchain.com

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $319.3 million for the week, with IBIT alone seeing $355 million in outflows. However, on June 12, Bitcoin and XRP spot ETFs returned to positive inflow territory, led by BlackRock. The Federal Register published a notice expanding IBIT options position and exercise limits.

↪ Weekly net outflow of $319M including $355M IBIT outflow, while June 12 saw BlackRock-led inflows reversing the streak; IBIT options position limits also expanded via Federal Register.

• FEDERAL REGISTER: Self-Regulatory Organizations; MEMX LLC; Notice of Filing and Immediate Effectiveness of a Proposed Rule Change To Amend Rules 18.7 and 18.9 To Permit an Increase in Position and Exercise Limits for Options on IBIT · federalregister.gov
• The US Bitcoin Spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $319.3 million this week, with IBIT seeing an outflow of $355 million. · lookonchain.com
• Bitcoin ETFs Return to Positive Territory as BlackRock Leads Fresh Inflows · u.today
• Bitcoin ETFs Extend Major Red Streak, But There Is a Light at the End of the Tunnel · cryptopotato.com
• Bitcoin, XRP spot ETFs see inflows while Ethereum records outflows on June 12 · cryptobriefing.com

CFTC staff released guidance providing Designated Contract Markets a regulatory pathway to convert perpetual-style digital commodity futures into true perpetual contracts. This follows the prior CFTC approval of Hyperliquid HYPE perpetual contracts on Kalshi and Kalshi's announced plans for a dedicated perpetual trading terminal.

↪ CFTC staff guidance published providing DCMs a formal conversion path for perpetual-style digital commodity futures into true perpetuals, extending prior CFTC approval of Hyperliquid HYPE perps on Kalshi.

• CFTC Staff Give DCMs a Path to Convert Perpetual-Style Digital Commodity Futures Into True Perpetuals · thedefiant.io

A16Z submitted a formal comment letter to FinCEN and OFAC addressing AML/CFT and sanctions compliance program requirements for permitted payment stablecoin issuers.

• A16Z: Comment Letter - FinCEN & OFAC Rulemaking: AML/CFT and Sanctions Compliance Program Requirements for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers · a16zcrypto.com

SpaceX officially confirmed it holds 18,712 BTC, making it the world's eighth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holding company. SpaceX also ranks ninth in global asset value, while Bitcoin is currently ranked 17th. Michael Saylor stated the SpaceX IPO pushes Bitcoin into 25% of a Mag-8 index.

↪ SpaceX BTC holdings confirmed at 18,712 BTC; company now ranked eighth-largest public BTC holder and ninth by global asset value.

• Michael Saylor says SpaceX IPO pushes Bitcoin into 25% of Mag 8 · crypto.news
• SpaceX has officially become the world's eighth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holding company, currently holding 18,712 BTC · lookonchain.com
• SpaceX has risen to 9th place in global asset value, while Bitcoin is currently ranked 17th. · panewslab.com

Metaplanet acquired Japanese financial firm Siiibo as part of its strategy to expand Bitcoin finance operations in Japan.

• TECHINASIA: Metaplanet buys Siiibo for Japan bitcoin finance push · techinasia.com

Bloomberg reported that a digital-dollar boom is reshaping crypto payment rails and causing growth trades to misfire.

• BLOOMBERG LAW: Digital-Dollar Boom Reshapes Crypto as Growth Trades Misfire (1) · news.bloomberglaw.com

Maelstrom announced support for Bitcoin privacy features immediately after selling its entire Zcash holdings.

• Maelstrom backs Bitcoin privacy – Days after dumping its entire Zcash bag · ambcrypto.com

Approximately $48 million was laundered from the Tron blockchain into Monero before Tether could execute a freeze on the funds, demonstrating Monero's practical censorship resistance.

• How $48 mln vanished from Tron to Monero before Tether could stop it · ambcrypto.com

The SEC is targeting a 20-year-old Rule 611 for repeal, which could remove a regulatory barrier between Wall Street and blockchain-based trading and tokenized stock settlement.

↪ SEC formally targets Rule 611 rescission to accelerate blockchain-based equity trading, extending prior SEC proposal to repeal NMS rules for tokenized equities.

• SEC targets 20-year-old rule standing between Wall Street and blockchain trading · cryptoslate.com

Deribit analysts published findings stating that Wall Street's participation in Bitcoin markets has materially reshaped the asset's volatility profile and liquidity dynamics.

• Deribit Analysts Say Wall Street Has Reshaped Bitcoin Volatility And Liquidity · newsbtc.com

The Zcash Foundation confirmed that a joint security audit conducted by Anthropic and Mythos has been completed with no critical or serious vulnerabilities identified. The audit result was confirmed by the Zcash founder.

↪ Zcash's joint Anthropic and Mythos security audit completed with no serious vulnerabilities found, following prior AI discovery of a critical counterfeit-minting bug.

• Zcash founder: The joint security audit by Anthropic and Mythos has been completed, and no serious vulnerabilities were found. · panewslab.com
• Zcash audit finds no new critical flaws after Anthropic review · crypto.news

SpaceX became the second most-traded asset on Hyperliquid according to WSJ reporting. HYPE token surged 7% in connection with the Kalshi futures launch and SpaceX IPO speculation. A $36.4 million SPCX long position was liquidated on Hyperliquid, resulting in approximately $300,000 in losses.

↪ SpaceX is now Hyperliquid's second most-traded asset; HYPE rose 7% on Kalshi futures launch and SpaceX IPO speculation.

• The largest long liquidation on Hyperliquid amounted to $36.4 million in SPCX, resulting in a loss of approximately $300,000. · lookonchain.com
• WSJ: SpaceX Is the Second Most-Traded Asset on Hyperliquid · wsj.com
• Hyperliquid (HYPE) Surges 7% as Kalshi Futures Launch and SpaceX IPO Speculation Heat Up · blockonomi.com

Analysis examined whether CME's newly launched 24/7 Bitcoin futures represent a volatility stabilizer or a new source of leverage risk for institutional participants.

↪ CME 24/7 BTC futures launch analyzed for impact on institutional liquidity and leverage, following prior CME Nasdaq Crypto Index Futures launch.

• Are 24/7 CME Bitcoin futures a volatility cure — or a new leverage trap? · cryptoslate.com

Monero's price faced rejection at the $400 level following an inorganic rally. Thorchain separately announced it is targeting a restart by midweek, with Monero and Zcash queued as the next assets to resume trading on the protocol.

• Monero’s inorganic rally faces rejection at $400 – What’s next for traders now? · ambcrypto.com
• RUNE: Thorchain Eyes Trading by Midweek Chad Maps the Final Restart Steps with Zcash and Monero Queued · thorchain.org

On-chain credit protocol Morpho raised $175 million in a venture capital funding round.

• Morpho's $175M raise shows where crypto VC money is flowing · cointelegraph.com

Brazil's House of Representatives approved legislation authorizing courts to freeze cryptocurrency balances held by criminal suspects and raising the maximum prison sentence for related offenses to 10 years.

• Brazil's House of Representatives approved a new bill authorizing the freezing of cryptocurrency balances held by suspects, raising the maximum prison sentence to 10 years. · panewslab.com

Fireblocks reported that institutional Ethereum staking is moving toward standardized infrastructure rails.

• Fireblocks Says Institutional ETH Staking Is Moving Toward Standardized Rails · newsbtc.com

Stellar has expanded its role as a platform for real-world asset tokenization, integrating USDC as part of its infrastructure.

• How Stellar Is Quietly Becoming a Hub for Real-World Asset Tokenization · blockonomi.com

Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net outflow of $4.9452 million, marking the fourth consecutive day of net outflows.

• Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net outflow of $4.9452 million yesterday, marking the fourth consecutive day of net outflows. · panewslab.com

XRP spot ETF cumulative inflows surpassed $1.43 billion despite flat XRP prices. A single-day net inflow of $2.0443 million was separately recorded for the US XRP spot ETF.

↪ XRP ETF cumulative inflows crossed $1.43B; single-day inflow of $2.04M also recorded.

• XRP ETF inflows surpass $1.43 billion amid flat prices · en.coin-turk.com
• The US XRP spot ETF saw a net inflow of $2.0443 million in a single day. · panewslab.com

Standard Chartered analysts declared the crypto winter over and identified approximately $59,000 as the Bitcoin cycle bottom. Analyst Geoffrey Kendrick maintained year-end targets of $100,000 for BTC and projected 70% upside from recent lows.

• Standard Chartered Bank: Bitcoin May Have Bottomed Around $59,000, Crypto Winter Over · lookonchain.com
• Standard Chartered Geoffrey Kendrick Says Bitcoin Could Deliver 70% Gains From Recent Lows · coinpedia.org
• Standard Chartered’s Kendrick Calls $59K the Bitcoin Cycle Bottom; Holds $100K BTC and $4K ETH Year-End Targets · blockonomi.com
• Standard Chartered Says Bitcoin Bottomed Near $59,000 As Crypto Winter Ends · newsbtc.com

CoinDesk published analysis distinguishing the legal and practical difference between tokenizing a stock and holding the underlying equity, using the SpaceX IPO tokenization as a case study.

↪ CoinDesk analysis clarifies distinction between tokenizing stock and holding actual equity, with SpaceX IPO as concrete case study.

• Aave Proposal Moves To Add Circle Wrapped Bitcoin As Collateral · newsbtc.com

MicroStrategy shares rose 3.18% in a session where US stocks closed broadly higher. Virgin Galactic fell over 30% in the same session.

• U.S. Stocks Close Higher, Virgin Galactic Falls Over 30%, MSTR Up 3.18% · lookonchain.com

Kalshi's launch of crypto perpetuals reignited regulatory debate over the classification of perpetual contracts as futures versus swaps. A separate Senate amendment to a $1.1 trillion Pentagon policy bill included provisions to ban prediction markets.

↪ Kalshi perpetuals launch reignites futures-vs-swaps regulatory debate; Senate bill adds prediction market ban language.

• FINANCE FEEDS: Kalshi Crypto Perpetuals Reignite Futures vs. Swaps Debate · financefeeds.com
• Senators add AI restrictions and prediction market bans to $1.1T Pentagon policy bill · cryptobriefing.com

Major crypto exchanges cancelled SpaceX IPO allocations and announced refunds after delivery failures. Binance issued a tokenized SpaceX stock airdrop to affected users. SpaceX equity tokens on the PreStocks platform traded at discounts of approximately 26.6–27.5% to actual stock price due to a 180-day lock-up period on underlying shares. A separate SpaceX stock token listed on MSX reached a high of $176.52 on its first day.

↪ Multiple crypto exchanges cancelled SpaceX IPO allocations and promised refunds; Binance separately issued tokenized SpaceX stock airdrop; tokenized SpaceX equity trades at 26.6–27.5% discount due to 180-day lock-up.

• MSX listed SpaceX's US stock token $SPCX.M, with the price reaching a high of $176.52 on the first day. Pre-IPO subscriptions have been fully distributed. · panewslab.com
• SpaceX Equity Token on PreStocks Trades at 27.5% Discount to Actual Stock Price Due to Lock-up Period on Underlying Shares · lookonchain.com
• Due to the 180-day lock-up period, SpaceX equity tokens on the PreStocks platform are trading at a 26.6% discount. · panewslab.com
• Major crypto exchanges cancel SpaceX IPO allocations, promising refunds · cointelegraph.com
• COINDESK: SpaceX IPO scramble reveals difference between tokenizing a stock and getting one · coindesk.com
• Binance’s CZ Announces SpaceX IPO Refund For Users, Tokenized Stock Airdrop · coingape.com

Analysts identified renewed ETF inflows as the primary confirmation required for a Bitcoin market reversal following US-Iran de-escalation. The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index turned positive for the second consecutive day, indicating US buying resumption.

• Market buying sentiment in the United States has rebounded, with the Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index turning positive for the second consecutive day. · lookonchain.com
• Analysis: De-escalation of US-Iran Tensions Boosts Bitcoin Rebound, Market Reversal Still Awaits ETF Inflows and Buying Interest Confirmation · lookonchain.com

Kraken enabled deposits and withdrawals of USDCx on the Canton Network, expanding stablecoin functionality on an institutional distributed ledger platform.

• Kraken Enables USDCx Deposits And Withdrawals On Canton Network · newsbtc.com

Bitcoin is on track for its worst June performance since 2022. Analysts identified October as a potential turning point based on seasonal patterns. Standard Chartered and JPMorgan separately issued price forecasts, with Standard Chartered targeting $100,000 and JPMorgan providing separate estimates.

↪ June 2026 now tracked as worst June since 2022; analysts identify October as potential reversal point.

• Crypto Market Weekly: SpaceX IPO Frenzy, Standard Chartered’s $100K Bitcoin Target, and JPMorgan’s Crypto Forecast Explained · coingape.com
• Bitcoin Heads for Worst June Since 2022 as Analysts Eye October Turning Point · blockonomi.com

Bank of America is reportedly in discussions about adding XRP to its payment systems, though no formal agreement has been confirmed.

• Bank of America discusses adding XRP to payment systems · en.coin-turk.com

VanEck launched the first US exchange-traded fund tied to BNB, trading under the ticker VBNB.

• VanEck Debuts First U.S. BNB ETF (VBNB) — Here’s What Sets BNB Apart · blockonomi.com

Exodus Markets launched over 200 tokenized stocks and ETFs on the Solana blockchain.

↪ Exodus Markets lists 200+ tokenized stocks and ETFs on Solana, extending prior SurancePlus and Jupiter tokenized equity launches on Solana.

• Exodus Markets Brings 200+ Tokenized Stocks and ETFs to Solana Blockchain · blockonomi.com

Forbes reported that crypto markets are anticipating a potential major development from BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF product, though no specific new flow data was disclosed.

↪ Forbes flags BlackRock Bitcoin ETF as potential game-changer; no new flow data added beyond prior $500M inflow reporting.

• FORBES: It's 'Over'—Crypto Is Quietly Braced For A Huge BlackRock Bitcoin Price Game-Changer · forbes.com

Solayer launched its Margin Trade product on mainnet, enabling perpetual multi-asset trading across multiple assets on-chain.

• Solayer Launches Margin Trade to Consolidate Perpetual Multi-Asset Trading on Mainnet · thenewscrypto.com

Multiple analyses examined HYPE's price trend and upside potential in the context of SpaceX IPO-related trading activity on Hyperliquid. Arthur Hayes publicly characterized the SpaceX IPO tokenization as a 'classic crypto grift.'

↪ HYPE price trend analysis and Arthur Hayes 'classic crypto grift' commentary published following SpaceX IPO activity on Hyperliquid.

• Hyperliquid price prediction – Assessing why HYPE’s uptrend is still in play · ambcrypto.com
• Hyperliquid Price Prediction After Arthur Hayes called SpaceX IPO a ‘Classic Crypto Grift.’ · coingape.com

Thailand updated its cryptocurrency regulatory framework to emphasize market expansion and institutional integration.

• CROWDFUNDINSIDER: Thailand's Crypto Regulation Shifts Toward Market Expansion and Institutional Integration · crowdfundinsider.com

Analysts flagged a pending Bank of Japan rate hike as a potential risk to Bitcoin's price, following a prior BOJ hike that caused a 22.5% sell-off. US borrowing costs rose amid a global bond sell-off, affecting both crypto and traditional markets. Historical patterns of rotation from gold to Bitcoin were also identified as a potential factor as gold stabilized at record highs while Bitcoin rose 2.5%.

↪ BOJ rate hike risk, rising US borrowing costs, and gold-to-BTC rotation patterns all flagged as ongoing macro factors for Bitcoin.

• Bitcoin Eyes New Upside as Gold Rally Cools and Historical Rotation Pattern Returns · blockonomi.com
• Bitcoin faces a new macro test as BOJ rate hike nears – Is risk appetite fading? · ambcrypto.com
• Gold stabilizes at record highs as Bitcoin surges 2.5 percent! What are investors preparing for? · en.coin-turk.com
• United States borrowing costs rise amid global bond sell-off, squeezing crypto and traditional markets alike · cryptobriefing.com

Coinbase announced it is targeting a financial super app model as the next phase of its expansion strategy. The company set June 16 as the launch date for the next phase of its 'Everything Exchange' vision, with COIN stock gaining on the announcement.

• Coinbase eyes financial super app in next phase of expansion · crypto.news
• Coinbase Sets June 16 Date For Next Phase of ‘Everything Exchange’ Vison, COIN Stock Gains · coingape.com

Grayscale updated its SEC filing for a NEAR exchange-traded fund as AI-related token interest increased.

• Grayscale updates NEAR ETF filing as AI token gains attention · crypto.news

Galaxy Digital published research estimating Bitcoin's cyclical floor between $62,000 and $53,600, with the lower bound tied to BTC's realized price. Separate on-chain analysis identified $53,600 as a potential structural floor, and technical analysis flagged the same level as a key support zone. Research also noted that the current cycle's lack of speculative excess may result in a higher bear-market bottom than prior cycles.

↪ Galaxy Digital and on-chain analysis firms identify BTC cycle floor range of $53,600–$62,000, consistent with prior CryptoQuant $53,600 bottom estimate.

• Bitcoin’s ‘calm top’ challenges most market bottom estimates: Research · cointelegraph.com
• Galaxy Digital: Bitcoin's cyclical lows may be higher than previous ones, with a potential bottom of $62,000 to $53,600. · panewslab.com
• BTC forms a potential floor above $53,600! What details are experts watching now? · en.coin-turk.com
• Analysis: Bitcoin's current cycle top lacks clear signs of speculation, potentially setting a cycle bottom higher than previous bear markets. · lookonchain.com

LIT token rose 12.5% as the SpaceX IPO event drove a 74% surge in notional trading volume on the Lighter perpetual DEX platform.

• LIT pumps 12.5% – SpaceX IPO drives 74% surge in Lighter’s notional trading volume · ambcrypto.com

A retrospective on SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce's decade of dissenting positions on cryptocurrency regulation was published.

• 'Peirce Out': A Decade of Dissent · thedefiant.io

Analysis published by multiple sources described a structural shift in which institutional capital is increasingly flowing into crypto through dedicated channels rather than through retail markets. Separate commentary described tokenization as actively reshaping financial market structure.

• Beyond the Token: Why Big Money Is Ignoring Crypto Retail · coindoo.com
• Jason Yanowitz: Transparency and trust are vital for crypto growth, tokenization is reshaping financial markets, and regulation is necessary for industry maturity | Bell Curve · cryptobriefing.com

LG Electronics launched a pilot program using on-chain advertising infrastructure on the Arbitrum blockchain to address digital ad fraud.

• LG Electronics Launches Onchain Advertising Pilot on Arbitrum to Fix Digital Ad Fraud · blockonomi.com

The CFTC filed a lawsuit against New Mexico asserting federal jurisdiction over certain financial activities.

• CFTC sues New Mexico for violating its ‘federal jurisdiction’ – What’s going on? · ambcrypto.com

A Sky governance proposal was submitted to double the USDC Peg Stability Module buffer to $800 million.

• Sky Governance Proposal Seeks To Double USDC PSM Buffer To $800 Million · newsbtc.com

Ripple released an AI toolkit for the XRP Ledger targeting AI-powered agent payments in XRP and RLUSD, positioning it as a challenger to USDC's dominance in the micropayment market. CoinDesk reported that the market currently uses USDC predominantly for such transactions.

↪ Ripple released XRPL AI toolkit targeting AI-agent micropayments in XRP and RLUSD, though USDC remains dominant in that market.

• COINDESK: Ripple wants AI agents to pay in XRP and RLUSD. The market is still mostly USDC · coindesk.com
• Ripple releases XRPL AI toolkit: targeting AI-powered agent payments, challenging the USDC-dominated micropayment market. · panewslab.com

Bitdeer sold 194.4 BTC during the week and continues to maintain a zero Bitcoin holding position on its balance sheet.

• Bitdeer sold 194.4 BTC this week and still maintains a zero holding position · lookonchain.com

Investors in American Bitcoin shares have collectively lost over $200 million while Eric Trump's stake in the company holds at approximately $70 million.

• Investors lose over $200M on American Bitcoin shares while Eric Trump’s stake holds at $70M · cryptobriefing.com

On-chain data shows a $23,000 gap in cost basis between different Bitcoin investor cohorts.

• Gap between BTC investor costs hits $23,000 · en.coin-turk.com

The Polish President vetoed the country's cryptocurrency regulation bill for the third time, further delaying alignment with EU frameworks.

• Polish President Vetoes Cryptocurrency Regulation Bill for the Third Time · lookonchain.com

EX.IO, a Hong Kong-licensed virtual asset trading platform, received regulatory approval to distribute traditional investment products and provide independent custody services.

• EX.IO, a Hong Kong-licensed virtual asset trading platform, has been approved to distribute traditional investment products and provide independent custody services. · panewslab.com

Argentina's Cabinet Chief faces heightened scrutiny following a public disclosure of personal Bitcoin holdings.

• FORBES: Milei's Cabinet Chief Faces Harder Scrutiny After His Bitcoin Disclosure · forbes.com

Zimbabwe enacted new AML rules placing cryptocurrency firms under the oversight of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

• Zimbabwe brings crypto firms under RBZ oversight in new AML rules · crypto.news

SeerDEX launched a decentralized exchange platform combining crypto binary options, prediction markets, and perpetual contracts in a single application.

• SeerDEX Review: One App for Crypto Binary Options, Prediction Markets and Perpetuals · blockonomi.com

Coinbase announced that its x402 protocol will soon support direct USDC balance payments for users of its Coinbase for Agents product.

↪ Coinbase x402 protocol announced to soon support direct USDC payments for Coinbase for Agents users, following prior AI agent payment tool launch.

• Coinbase: The x402 protocol will soon support direct payments of USDC balances for Coinbase for Agents users. · panewslab.com

US bank deposits declined to $19.2 trillion as approximately $42 billion exited the banking system in a single week.

• US bank deposits decline to $19.2T as $42 billion exits in a single week · cryptobriefing.com

Analysis of Bitcoin's orderbook structure and RSI divergence indicated trader confidence in a recovery toward $70,000. Separately, funding rate data across major CEX and DEX platforms showed weakening bearish momentum for BTC, while ETH remained in a bearish funding range.

↪ Orderbook and funding rate data point to weakening bearish momentum and potential recovery toward $70K, following prior BTC rally past $63K after Iran strike cancellation.

• Current mainstream CEX and DEX funding rates show the bearish momentum for BTC is weakening, while most platforms indicate that ETH is still in a bearish range. · lookonchain.com
• Bitcoin rally to $70K builds as orderbook structure highlights traders’ confidence · cointelegraph.com

Canaan broke an efficiency record for Bitcoin mining hardware while approximately one-third of its production capacity remains idle.

• Canaan breaks efficiency record while one-third of capacity sits idle · crypto.news