Crypto News

Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge

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Near-record OP_RETURN usage is driving a surge in low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing Bitcoin network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 09:16:04
Creator: Cointelegraph
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Goldman Sachs cuts year-end gold target by $500, doubting rate cuts

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Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less than previously expected.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 08:05:37
Creator: Felix Ng
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AllUnity debuts SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin

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AllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 07:00:00
Creator: Helen Partz
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Franklin Templeton files ETFs that turn stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure

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The proposed funds would allocate stock dividends to Bitcoin-linked investments, using a dividend reinvestment strategy to build crypto exposure over time.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 06:00:00
Creator: Nate Kostar
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Algorand plans ‘broad quantum resilience’ by 2027

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Algorand is planning new accounts and consensus mechanisms designed to be resistant to the cryptography-breaking threat of quantum computers.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 05:51:24
Creator: Jesse Coghlan
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Microsoft warns users of 'Crypto Clipper' malware spread via USB drives

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The malware blends data theft with remote code execution, “turning a financially motivated stealer into a lightweight backdoor,” Microsoft said.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 05:33:06
Creator: Martin Young
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US crypto ETFs are pulling Bitcoiners into TradFi: BlackRock's Jay Jacobs

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The merger of crypto, decentralized finance and traditional finance is being referred to as the “Great Convergence” at BlackRock.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 04:16:47
Creator: Martin Young
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Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement

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The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 02:33:11
Creator: Jesse Coghlan
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Ether analysts predict another ‘selling wave’ as ETH struggles to overcome $1.7K

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Exchange inflows, slumping demand and a 31% drop in Ether futures open interest may signal that another wave of selling could hit ETH.

Published Date: 2026-06-19 00:26:39
Creator: Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework

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The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized.

Published Date: 2026-06-18 22:04:19
Creator: Sam Bourgi
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