Daily Summary2026-06-24

The White House was reported to be negotiating an ethics deal with Senate Democrats on the CLARITY Act, while industry CEO Cody Carbone pressed the Senate for passage and over 1,200 technology firms previously urged a July 4 deadline. Law enforcement groups, Catholic leaders, and anti-trafficking advocates all publicly raised opposition to specific CLARITY Act provisions, representing new legislative headwinds. The US House Financial Services Committee separately scheduled a CLARITY Act hearing for July 17 in New York.

↪ Ethics deal negotiations with Senate Democrats reported; simultaneously new opposition from law enforcement, Catholic leaders, and trafficking advocates emerges; July 17 New York hearing scheduled.

• Congress Schedules CLARITY Act Hearing for July 17 in New York · bitcoinmagazine.com
• The Digital Chamber CEO urges Senate to pass CLARITY Act to reduce financial costs · cryptobriefing.com
• CLARITY Act faces trafficking backlash as Senate vote nears · crypto.news
• Cody Carbone presses crypto agenda as CLARITY Act stalls in Senate · crypto.news
• Trump White House Negotiating CLARITY Act Ethics Deal With Senate Democrats · thedefiant.io
• Law enforcement groups raise concerns over Clarity Act provisions that could weaken crypto oversight · cryptobriefing.com
• Ric Edelman predicts CLARITY Act may unlock crypto floodgates · crypto.news
• Crypto’s Clarity Act Has a New Enemy: Catholic Leaders · decrypt.co

President Trump signed executive orders directing acceleration of national quantum readiness with a 2031 post-quantum security deadline, with companion White House documents published. Analysts identified approximately $449 billion in Bitcoin held at exposed addresses as directly at risk under a quantum-computing attack scenario. Experts publicly stated Bitcoin is not yet ready to meet the post-quantum security requirements outlined in the orders.

↪ Expert warnings and exposed-address data now quantified at $449B; 2031 post-quantum deadline formalized; Bitcoin readiness debated publicly.

• Trump’s quantum computing push puts $449 billion in “exposed Bitcoin” back in the limelight · cryptoslate.com
• Trump's Quantum Push Wins Praise, But Experts Warn Bitcoin Isn't Ready · decrypt.co
• Trump directing ‘government dollars and time’ to quantum security could be a boon for bitcoin · theblock.co

Quantstamp published a breakdown of a counterfeiting vulnerability in Zcash's Orchard shielded pool that remained undetected for four years before disclosure. The bug could have allowed unauthorized token creation within the privacy pool. The disclosure was separate from the previously reported Aztec V4 vulnerability.

• Quantstamp Breaks Down How a Counterfeiting Bug Hid in Zcash's Orchard Pool for Four Years · thedefiant.io

A European Parliament committee advanced the digital euro legislative framework in what was described as a historic vote. The vote moves the digital euro proposal further through the EU legislative process. South Korea separately advanced its CBDC project to an active token testing phase under Project Hangang.

↪ European Parliament committee cleared a key hurdle with a formal vote advancing the digital euro legislative framework.

• European Parliament Committee Advances Digital Euro Framework in Historic Vote · blockonomi.com
• Digital Euro Clears Key Parliament Hurdle As Europe Pushes CBDC Plan Forward · newsbtc.com
• South Korea deepens CBDC push – All about the new phase of ‘Project Hangang’ · ambcrypto.com

The GENIUS Act passed the US Senate and the CLARITY Act advanced out of House committees, according to a regulatory update published by a16z. Separately, details of the GENIUS Act's stablecoin AML and FinCEN rule requirements were published. The Senate Finance Committee was also reported to be considering a crypto tax bill that could be unveiled as early as fall 2026.

↪ GENIUS Act confirmed as passed by Senate; AML/FinCEN rule details published.

• US Senate may unveil crypto tax bill as early as this fall · panewslab.com
• A16Z: Regulatory update: GENIUS Act passes Senate, CLARITY Act advances out of House committees · a16zcrypto.com
• ON: Genius Act Stablecoin Aml Fincen Rule · orochi.network

Congress sent to President Trump's desk a housing bill containing a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency through 2030. The US Senate had previously passed the housing bill with the CBDC ban included. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who previously expressed support for CBDCs, was reported to be among those backing the prohibition.

↪ Bill now sent to Trump's desk for final approval after Senate passage; four-year CBDC ban formalized.

• Congress sends anti-CBDC housing bill to Trump’s desk for final approval · theblock.co
• US Senate Passes Housing Bill With Four-Year Fed CBDC Ban · bitcoinmagazine.com
• Elizabeth Warren once said CBDCs have a “great promise” – Now she’s helping block it · cryptoslate.com

BlackRock published a report stating that Bitcoin can be viewed as a complementary portfolio diversifier and suggested a moderate allocation of 1% to 2% for investors. The recommendation was issued alongside previously reported divergence between BlackRock and JPMorgan on Bitcoin versus AI capital allocation. Bitcoin and Ether spot ETFs simultaneously recorded net outflows of $134 million as institutions de-risked.

↪ BlackRock published a specific 1–2% portfolio allocation recommendation for Bitcoin as a complementary diversifier.

• BlackRock: Bitcoin can be viewed as a complementary diversifier, suggests moderate allocation of 1% to 2% · panewslab.com
• Spot Bitcoin And Ether ETFs Bleed $134M As Institutions De-Risk · newsbtc.com

Bitcoin traded below $63,000 ahead of a $10.6 billion options expiry, with analysts citing quarter-end dynamics and ongoing ETF outflows as context. Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined net outflows of $134 million as institutions de-risked. A 15% Bitcoin price decline in June was observed alongside $43 million in reported whale buying activity during the same period.

↪ BTC trading below $63K with a $10.6B options expiry imminent; ETF outflows and institutional de-risking continuing.

• Bitcoin’s latest sell-off wiped out $612M, but the real warning lies elsewhere · ambcrypto.com
• ‘Quarter-end catalyst or consolidation?’: Bitcoin below $63,000 amid ETF outflows, $10.6 billion options expiry · theblock.co
• Analyzing Bitcoin’s 15% June decline despite $43mln in whale buys · ambcrypto.com

BNY published commentary identifying fear of missing out as driving asset managers into tokenized fund products. Allfunds brought its €1.8 trillion fund network onto Solana as a tokenized fund platform. Mantle separately brought a Franklin Templeton ETF on-chain via an Ethereum Layer 2, advancing RWA tokenization on L2 infrastructure.

• BNY sees 'FOMO' driving asset managers into tokenized funds · coindesk.com
• Allfunds Brings €1.8T Tokenized Fund Network to Solana · blockchainreporter.net
• Mantle Brings Franklin Templeton ETF On-Chain, Pushing RWA Tokenization on Ethereum L2s · blockchainreporter.net

Bull Bitcoin secured a MiCA regulatory license in France while retaining full self-custody and privacy features for users. The license allows the Bitcoin exchange to operate as a regulated entity in the EU under the MiCA framework. The approval is notable as privacy features were preserved alongside the regulatory authorization.

• Bull Bitcoin Secures MiCA License in France, Preserving Full Self-Custody and Privacy Features · bitcoinmagazine.com

CBOE was reported to be considering converting its existing Bitcoin and Ethereum continuous futures contracts into perpetual futures products. CBOE separately launched a prediction market product called Cboe Predicts with its first binary contract tied to S&P 500 performance. The potential conversion would represent a major regulated venue expanding into on-chain perpetual-style contract structures.

• CBOE weighs converting BTC, ETH continuous futures into perpetual futures: Report · cointelegraph.com
• CBOE eyes crypto perpetuals as Kalshi upends futures market · crypto.news
• Cboe has rolled out a prediction market product called Cboe Predicts, with its first binary contract tied to the ups and downs of the S&P 500 index. · lookonchain.com

HYPE fell approximately 11% with on-chain data identifying $96 million in whale activity during the decline. Average crypto platform fees dropped 45% in 2026 with DEX fees specifically cratering over 50% during the same period. Uniswap's on-chain activity surged 233% by volume according to the latest data, representing divergence between activity levels and fee revenue.

↪ HYPE price down 11% from recent levels with $96M in whale activity identified; sector-wide DEX fee decline of 50%+ quantified for 2026.

• Uniswap’s on-chain activity surges by 233%! What does the latest data reveal? · en.coin-turk.com
• Crypto fees drop 45% on average in 2026 as DEX fees crater over 50% · cryptobriefing.com
• HYPE drops 11% as DEX sector cools – What does $96M whale activity mean? · ambcrypto.com

H100 shareholders approved a Bitcoin treasury deal that would make it Europe's second-largest listed Bitcoin treasury company, targeting 3,500 BTC. Strive separately disclosed it has made 21 Bitcoin purchases bringing its total to approximately 19,864 BTC. Strategy's most recent purchase of 520 BTC for $34.9 million brought its total holdings to 847,363 BTC.

↪ H100 shareholder-approved European BTC treasury accumulation now confirmed at 3,500 BTC; Strive total reaches approximately 19,864 BTC.

• H100 Shareholders Approve Bitcoin Deal That Would Make It Europe’s No. 2 Listed Treasury · bitcoinmagazine.com
• Strive reaches 19,864 Bitcoin with 21 buys – Following Strategy’s playbook? · ambcrypto.com

Chainlink launched Project Pangea in collaboration with a consortium of 47 South Korean and European banks to explore T+0 settlement for stablecoin foreign exchange transactions. The project targets rebuilding cross-border FX settlement infrastructure using stablecoin rails. LINK's price fell approximately 5% following the announcement.

• Chainlink has launched the Pangea Project in collaboration with a consortium of multinational banks to explore T+0 settlement for stablecoin foreign exchange transactions. · lookonchain.com
• Chainlink joined $10 trillion Project Pangea, LINK price fell 5% after announcement · en.coin-turk.com
• Chainlink teams up with 47 South Korean, European banks to speed up international money transfers · coindesk.com
• Chainlink joins European and Korean bank consortia to develop FX settlement network · cointelegraph.com
• Chainlink and Global Banks Launch Project Pangea to Rebuild Cross-Border FX Settlement · blockonomi.com

The CFTC chair stated publicly that perpetual contract trading is not suitable for all assets the agency regulates, indicating a regulatory framework diverging from traditional commodity derivatives treatment. The CFTC filed suit against the state of Kentucky over the state's action against Polymarket and Kalshi. Regulatory analyst Michael Selig separately published commentary drawing a distinction between cryptocurrency perpetual contracts and corn futures under applicable law.

↪ CFTC chair stated publicly that perp trading is not suitable for all regulated assets; CFTC separately filed suit against Kentucky for action against Polymarket and Kalshi.

• Breaking: US CFTC Sues Kentucky For Action Against Polymarket & Kalshi · coingape.com
• Michael Selig draws line between crypto perps and corn futures · crypto.news
• CFTC chair says perp trading not suitable for all assets it regulates · cointelegraph.com

Lightning Labs released Taproot Assets version 0.8 alongside a new SDK, achieving full open-source status and enabling stablecoin development on the Bitcoin network. The release expands the utility of the Bitcoin network as a stablecoin issuance rail. SBI Holdings separately announced the launch of a yen-backed stablecoin, JPYSC, by late Q2 2026.

• Lightning Labs Releases Taproot Assets v0.8 and SDK, Enabling Stablecoin Development on Bitcoin Network · panewslab.com
• SBI Holdings announced the launch of yen-backed stablecoin JPYSC by late Q2 2026 · en.coin-turk.com

ESMA issued a final warning ordering unlicensed crypto service providers to cease EU operations by July 1, 2026, with the MiCA CASP authorization deadline now in effect. OKX disclosed that approximately 60% of EU crypto users remain on unlicensed platforms as of the deadline. The enforcement milestone reshapes the EU crypto market structure for licensed and unlicensed operators.

↪ ESMA issued final warning and July 1, 2026 deadline for unlicensed EU crypto firms; MiCA CASP authorization cutoff formalized.

• ON: Mica Casp Authorization Deadline July 2026 · orochi.network
• FINANCE FEEDS: OKX Warns 60% of EU Crypto Users Remain on Unlicensed Platforms · financefeeds.com
• 7 Days Till MiCA Deadline: Europe Issues Final Warning to Unauthorized Crypto Firms · beincrypto.com
• European Union’s ESMA Orders Unlicensed Crypto Firms to Exit EU Market as MiCA Deadline Arrives · bitcoinmagazine.com
• ESMA issued a final warning, giving unlicensed crypto service providers in the EU until July 1, 2026 to cease operations · en.coin-turk.com

THORChain resumed trading operations after a month-long trading halt that followed a $10.7 million exploit of the protocol. No specific recovery or remediation details were disclosed alongside the resumption announcement. The incident was counted as part of the record 83 security breaches recorded in Q2 2026.

• THORChain Resumes Trading After Month-Long Halt From $10.7M Exploit · thedefiant.io

Oobit, backed by Tether, integrated USDT into Brazil's PIX payment network, reaching approximately 170 million users. Circle published an official USDC specification for a machine payments protocol enabling crosschain agent-to-agent commerce. Opera's MiniPay separately launched a Visa debit card linked to stablecoin balances for real-world spending.

• Tether-backed Oobit brings USDT to nearly 170 million users of Brazil’s PIX payment network · theblock.co
• Circle Publishes Official USDC Spec for Machine Payments Protocol, Enabling Crosschain Agent-to-Agent Commerce · thedefiant.io
• COINTELEGRAPH: Opera's MiniPay launches Visa debit card for stablecoin spending · cointelegraph.com

A South Korean digital bank with 15 million users adopted Solana stablecoins for overseas transfers. Korean payment platform KG Inicis, operating a KRW 25 trillion payment network, announced plans to launch stablecoin payment functionality on Solana. Korean won stablecoin verification was separately reported as advancing through regulatory channels.

↪ South Korean digital bank and payment platform KG Inicis both advancing Solana stablecoin integrations; Korean won stablecoin verification reported.

• FINANCE FEEDS: KG Inicis Partners With Solana To Bring Stablecoin Payments Across Its KRW 25T Platform · financefeeds.com
• South Korean payment platform KG Inicis plans to launch stablecoin payment functionality on Solana. · lookonchain.com
• South Korea's KG Group advances Solana-based digital asset payment network · panewslab.com
• ON: Korea Won Stablecoin Verification · orochi.network
• South Korean digital bank with 15M users turns to Solana stablecoins for overseas transfers · cryptoslate.com

Zcash miner Fortitude secured a Nasdaq listing through a merger with HeartSciences, gaining public market access for a privacy-coin mining operation. The listing was initially proposed by Barry Silbert's company and resulted in a significant increase in the Nasdaq stock price despite a difficult month for the ZEC token itself. The development increases institutional visibility for Zcash-adjacent mining infrastructure.

↪ Zcash miner Fortitude formally received Nasdaq listing through the HeartSciences merger, completing the corporate restructuring.

• Zcash miner Fortitude gets Nasdaq listing via HeartSciences merger · cointelegraph.com
• Barry Silbert’s Zcash miner proposes merger, sends Nasdaq stock soaring despite rough month for ZEC · theblock.co
• Zcash miner Fortitude grabs Nasdaq route through HeartSciences deal · crypto.news

Economist Nouriel Roubini, a longstanding cryptocurrency critic, joined the tokenization sector with a product described as an on-chain 'Technodollar.' Securitize wrapped Roubini's SEC-registered ETF as a Dubai VARA-regulated digital security, representing a cross-jurisdiction tokenized asset structure. The product's development was published alongside Goldfinch Finance's wind-down, which raised questions about the viability of DeFi real-world asset lending after approximately $100 million in on-chain loans.

↪ Roubini's tokenized dollar product wrapped by Securitize as a Dubai VARA digital security, extending a SEC-registered ETF into a cross-jurisdiction digital asset.

• Goldfinch wind-down raises a hard question – can DeFi RWA survive real-world debt? · cryptoslate.com
• Goldfinch set to shutter Prime after community vote backs wind-down proposal · theblock.co
• Securitize Wraps Roubini's SEC-Registered ETF as Dubai VARA Digital Security · thedefiant.io
• COINDESK: Crypto critic Roubini joins tokenization boom with onchain 'Technodollar' · coindesk.com

Perpetual liquidations on a SpaceX-linked derivative, SPCX, exceeded $76 million as the contract declined in value. A separate Ethereum Layer 2 bridge failure prompted users to withdraw funds and exposed rollup exit risk as a structural concern. The two events added to the Q2 2026 record of 83 security breaches and $775 million in stolen crypto sector funds.

↪ SpaceX-linked SPCX perpetual contract recorded $76M in liquidations; separate L2 bridge failure added to on-chain infrastructure risk data.

• SPCX Perpetual Liquidations Top $76 Million as SpaceX-Linked Derivative Slides · blockchainreporter.net
• Crypto users told to pull funds after Ethereum L2 bridge failure exposes rollup exit risk · cryptoslate.com

Gold-backed ETFs recorded $1.1 billion in inflows during their largest weekly haul since April. Bitcoin suffered a 15% decline in June with a $612 million sell-off recorded, while whale addresses purchased approximately $43 million in BTC during the same period. Bitfinex separately published analysis describing Bitcoin as showing a selling pause without confirmed new buying.

• Gold-backed ETFs see $1.1B in inflows, largest weekly haul since April · cryptobriefing.com
• Bitcoin Holds Key Price Floor Despite Weak Bullish Signals: Bitfinex Alpha · cryptopotato.com

Analysis reported that a growing number of crypto users are returning to instant no-KYC swap services for transactions. The trend was described as reflecting increased demand for privacy-preserving transaction methods. No specific volume figures or platform names were provided in the reporting.

• Why More Crypto Users Are Returning to Instant No-KYC Swaps · blockonomi.com

Aztec disclosed that its V5 upgrade exposed security flaws in the V4 shielded pool contracts and advised all V4 users to withdraw funds before June 25. The disclosure occurred shortly after Aztec reached Stage 2 classification on L2Beat through governance revocation of rollup contract ownership. The V4 vulnerability is separate from the previously reported Zcash Orchard Pool counterfeiting bug.

↪ Aztec V5 upgrade identified security flaws in V4 contracts, triggering withdrawal advisory for all V4 users before June 25.

• Aztec Tells V4 Users to Withdraw Before June 25 as V5 Upgrade Exposes Security Flaws · thedefiant.io

The Federal Reserve expanded the US money supply by over $9 trillion under Chair Jerome Powell. The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1%, the highest level since 1995, signaling further hikes ahead. The NASDAQ 100 fell 3% and South Korea's KOSPI plunged 10% amid AI bubble concerns, with analysts noting Bitcoin did not react to a separate Senate vote on Trump's Iran strike authority.

↪ Fed money supply expansion under Powell quantified at $9T; BOJ rate hike to 1% confirmed; KOSPI plunged 10% and NASDAQ 100 fell 3%.

• Senate Votes to Rein In Trump’s Iran Strike Authority: Oil Moves, Stocks and Bitcoin Do Not · beincrypto.com
• Federal Reserve expands money supply by over $9T under Powell · cryptobriefing.com
• Bank of Japan raises rates to 1%, the highest since 1995, and signals more hikes ahead · cryptobriefing.com
• KOSPI Shock Sends Fresh Warning Across Bitcoin And Risk Assets · newsbtc.com
• NASDAQ 100 falls 3%, South Korea’s KOSPI plunges 10% amid AI bubble concerns · cryptobriefing.com

A crypto PAC-backed candidate won a Maryland House of Delegates primary election following a $5.5 million investment by the PAC. Senate Democrats separately urged Republicans to hold hearings on Trump family cryptocurrency ties to Abu Dhabi royalty, intensifying political scrutiny. A senator also dismissed cryptocurrency's role in the US economy during a Senate affordability hearing.

↪ Crypto PAC's Maryland-backed candidate won their race; Senate Democrats publicly escalated scrutiny of Trump family crypto ties to Abu Dhabi.

• Senator Kennedy dismisses cryptocurrency’s role in US economy during affordability hearing · cryptobriefing.com
• Crypto industry backs candidate Adrian Boafo to win Maryland House of Delegates primary election. · lookonchain.com
• COINDESK: Crypto PAC's $5.5 million Congress pick gets Maryland win, more crypto allies advance · coindesk.com
• Senate Democrats urge Republicans to hold hearings on Trump family crypto ties to Abu Dhabi royalty · theblock.co

Analysis published on June 24 argued that Ethereum's much-debated staking tax may already be obsolete given evolving regulatory interpretations. The Ethereum Foundation's ongoing funding crisis and leadership losses were again cited as compounding concerns for protocol development. Three US crypto trade groups separately urged Congress to fast-track a tax deferral bill for miners and stakers.

↪ Staking tax policy debate intensified with analysis suggesting the tax may already be obsolete; Senate crypto tax bill timeline separately reported.

• COINTELEGRAPH: Ethereum's much-hated staking 'tax' may already be obsolete · cointelegraph.com
• Ethereum’s latest “funding crisis” sparks heated debate, focus on whether to tax staking rewards · panewslab.com

Spending by five-year Bitcoin holders dropped to 962 BTC, while multi-year holder selling fell to a 19-month low. OTC desk Bitcoin balances declined by approximately 400,000 BTC since 2022, with reports describing OTC supply as running dry. Bitcoin's production cost was previously estimated at $78,000 per coin while the market price remained below that level.

↪ Long-term holder spending at 19-month low with 962 BTC recorded; multi-year holder selling also at 19-month low.

• Spending by five year Bitcoin holders drops to 962 BTC! What does this signal for the market? · en.coin-turk.com
• Multi-year Bitcoin holder selling falls to 19-month low as halving model flags new market bottom date · cointelegraph.com

The US sanctioned Cambodia's Prince Group in what was described as the largest Bitcoin seizure in DOJ history. Separately, the US seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets amid Trump's warnings of military action against Iran. The DOJ also seized a cloud computing account operated by Huione Group that was used to launder billions in fraud proceeds.

↪ US announced largest-ever DOJ Bitcoin seizure targeting Iran-linked assets; Cambodian Prince Group also sanctioned in separate crypto enforcement action.

• DOJ seizes Huione Group cloud computing account used to launder billions in fraud proceeds · theblock.co
• US sanctions Cambodian Prince Group in largest Bitcoin seizure in DOJ history · cryptobriefing.com
• Trump warns Iran of military action if it fails to act reasonably, as US seizes $1B in Iranian crypto assets · cryptobriefing.com

3iQ announced the addition of Anchorage Digital as a sub-custodian for its Bitcoin Fund, expanding regulated custody infrastructure for the institutional Bitcoin vehicle. Anchorage Digital previously launched a tokenized deposit platform targeting commercial banks. No specific fund size or asset under custody figures were disclosed in the announcement.

• WSJ: 3iQ Announces Addition of Anchorage Digital as Sub-Custodian for The Bitcoin Fund · wsj.com

CryptoQuant published analysis recommending that Strategy pause its Bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves, citing financial sustainability concerns. A separate CryptoQuant warning about MicroStrategy was characterized as arriving two weeks late relative to market developments. Benchmark previously published analysis comparing Strategy to Terra Luna, while Saylor placed a $1 million personal bet on STRC's recovery.

↪ CryptoQuant published direct recommendation for Strategy to pause BTC purchases and rebuild cash reserves.

• CryptoQuant says Strategy should pause bitcoin purchases and rebuild cash reserves · theblock.co
• CryptoQuant’s MicroStrategy Warning Comes Two Weeks Late · beincrypto.com

The attacker who exploited the jaredfromsubway.eth MEV bot for over $7.5 million declined a 50% bounty offer and instead routed the stolen funds to Tornado Cash. The decision to use Tornado Cash rather than accept the bounty was confirmed via on-chain monitoring. The exploit and subsequent use of the privacy mixer were previously reported across separate incidents.

↪ Attacker declined the offered 50% bounty and routed stolen funds to Tornado Cash rather than returning them.

• Jaredfromsubway Hacker Ignores 50% Bounty, Routes Funds to Tornado Cash · cryptopotato.com

The Bank of Korea published a warning that shocks originating in cryptocurrency markets could spill over into traditional financial markets. No specific transmission mechanisms, quantitative thresholds, or historical precedents were cited in the available reporting summary.

• Bank of Korea Warns: Crypto Market Shocks Could Spill Over into Traditional Financial Markets · panewslab.com

Analysis published on June 24 described Solana as subsidizing high-volume professional traders before on-chain markets had demonstrated the activity could sustain itself organically. The commentary followed prior reporting on Solana's 8% price increase, dormant wallet reactivations, and its claimed 95% share of the tokenized equity market. No specific subsidy dollar amounts or trader counts were provided.

↪ Analysis published questioning whether Solana's professional trader subsidies reflect sustainable on-chain activity.

• Solana is subsidizing high-volume traders before on-chain markets prove the activity can stick · cryptoslate.com

Reporting identified Apple as potentially removing Sparrow Wallet, described as one of Bitcoin's best self-custody wallets, from its platform by June 30. The wallet was developed by Craig Raw and distributed for free. No specific Apple policy statement or rationale was provided alongside the report.

• Craig Raw Built One of Bitcoin’s Best Wallets for Free. Apple Might Kill It by June 30. · bitcoinmagazine.com

Bitmine, led by Tom Lee, accumulated approximately $92 million in Ethereum, bringing its total corporate treasury holdings to approximately 4.7% of the total ETH supply. Bitmine separately announced it meets the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the Russell 1000 Index effective June 26, 2026. A subsequent purchase of 52,203 additional ETH targeting 5% of total supply was also reported.

↪ Bitmine ETH holdings now stated at 4.7% of total supply following $92M accumulation; Russell 1000 eligibility separately confirmed.

• Bitmine buys 35,138 Ethereum for $59M as it closes in on owning 5% of all ETH · cryptobriefing.com

Traders published commentary noting that altcoin supply is tightening, reviving discussion about whether an altcoin season rotation is underway. Prior analysis from CryptoQuant indicated Bitcoin-to-altcoin capital flows have weakened sharply since 2021, and altcoin dominance had been described as flat. No specific supply reduction figures or altcoin basket metrics were provided in the current reporting.

↪ Altcoin supply tightening flagged as potential altseason precursor, though prior analysis found altcoin dominance flat.

• Altcoin supply Is tightening – Traders, is the altseason narrative back? · ambcrypto.com