European lawmakers have yet to define “decentralization,” even as regulators begin preparing for decentralized finance (DeFi) to become a key focus of crypto policy in 2026. The world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for the crypto industry, the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), went into effect on Dec. 30, 2024. Among its aims are to boost…
Key takeaways: Dogecoin dropped about 7% on June 6 as the public spat between President Trump and Elon Musk escalated. DOGE/USD bear flag hints at a potential 66% drop. Dogecoin’s (DOGE) price flipped bearish on June 5 after a public feud broke out between US President Donald Trump and his most celebrated backer, Elon Musk….
Crypto conference attendees fail at “basic situational awareness” and security measures, opening themselves up to exploitation by bad actors hiding in the crowd at events, says crypto exchange Kraken. Kraken’s security team noted a “troubling trend” of laptops and phones owned by popular crypto protocols left unlocked and unguarded on tables at events — as…
Ridesharing giant Uber is in the “study phase” of using stablecoins to help reduce the costs of moving money around the world, says its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Khosrowshahi said on stage at the Bloomberg Tech Summit in San Francisco on June 5 that Uber is “definitely going to take a look” at stablecoins. “We’re still…
Circle is facing criticism from Jeff Dorman, chief investment officer at digital asset investment firm Arca, over a $135,000 allocation to Arca during the stablecoin issuer’s recent initial public offering. In an open letter posted to social media, Dorman accused Circle and its leadership of poor judgment, calling the allocation “inappropriate” and announcing the closing…
Ether (ETH) is back in the spotlight, surging nearly 50% in the past month and outpacing most other major crypto assets. But what’s really fueling this dramatic comeback? And is it sustainable? In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Ethereum OG and investor Ryan Berckmans lifts the curtain on a pivotal shift inside the Ethereum ecosystem….
Improving regulatory clarity in the United States may push Bitcoin past $150,000 during the current market cycle, according to Alice Li, investment partner and head of US at crypto venture capital firm Foresight Ventures. Speaking during Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction X Spaces show on June 3, Li said the crypto market’s 2025 rally had been driven…
Key takeaways: XRP onchain data and chart setups converge on the $3 target. Spot taker CVD has flipped positive, suggesting confidence among buyers. XRP/BTC hints at a potential 70% rally. XRP (XRP) is flashing multiple technical and onchain signals, suggesting that a rally to $3 is possible this month. Here are several charts making the…
Update (June 5, 12:50 am UTC): This article has been updated to include more information about Circles’ IPO. Stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Group, Inc. has again boosted its initial public offering to $1.05 billion, pricing its shares above its previous marketed range. The USDC (USDC) stablecoin manager said on June 4 that it will now…
Key points: Bitcoin remains at risk of falling to $100,000, but the long-term picture remains intact. Focus shifts to select altcoins, which are on track to rise above their respective overhead resistance levels. Bitcoin (BTC) is holding near the $105,000 level, but the failure of the bulls to sustain the bounce on June 3 suggests…