Crypto Biz: Is AI the exit strategy for miners? 2026-06-19 at 20:03 By Sam Bourgi Bitcoin miners double down on AI, tokenized RWAs top $43 billion, Ripple strengthens its African payments network and Sam Bankman-Fried loses his appeal. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Binance can serve Philippine traders under SEC framework, BlockShoals says 2026-06-19 at 15:15 By Ezra Reguerra The exchange’s Philippine return relies on an SEC sandbox arrangement that BlockShoals says permits trading access without a local VASP license. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bitcoin activity nears record highs on microtransaction surge 2026-06-19 at 12:16 By Cointelegraph 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. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Goldman Sachs cuts year-end gold target by $500, doubting rate cuts 2026-06-19 at 11:05 By Felix Ng Goldman Sachs revised its year-end forecast for gold to $4,900, indicating an increase from current levels, but less than previously expected. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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AllUnity debuts SEKAU, a fully reserved Swedish krona stablecoin 2026-06-19 at 10:00 By Helen Partz AllUnity launches Swedish krona-backed stablecoin SEKAU with multi-chain support, expanding its stablecoin portfolio regulated under the EU’s MiCA framework. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Celsius’ Mashinsky gets permanent trading ban in CFTC settlement 2026-06-19 at 05:33 By Jesse Coghlan The US commodities watchdog has settled with Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky, ending the agency’s first-ever case against a crypto lending platform. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Malta proposes DeFi rulebook covering DAOs under MiCA-era framework 2026-06-19 at 00:14 By Sam Bourgi The Maltese regulator is seeking industry feedback on a legal framework for software-governed organizations, arguing that many DeFi projects are not fully decentralized. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Custodia, Vantage propose token that toggles between bank deposits and stablecoins 2026-06-19 at 00:02 By Nate Kostar The proposed system aims to connect traditional banking infrastructure with blockchain-based payment networks with banks retaining customer deposits. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Ireland mulls crypto safeguards in response to financial risks 2026-06-18 at 23:25 By Turner Wright For the first time in seven years, the Irish government released an assessment related to digital assets, noting risks from money laundering, terrorism financing, sanctions violations and bribery. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Wealthsimple launches Kalshi-powered prediction market app for Canadian investors 2026-06-18 at 23:07 By Nate Kostar The offering follows regulatory approval earlier this year and comes as prediction markets face legal challenges from regulators, exchanges and policymakers around the world. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Ethereum Foundation leadership exodus continues with director’s departure 2026-06-18 at 22:51 By Sam Bourgi Hsiao-Wei Wang’s departure adds to a wave of Ethereum Foundation exits, fueling debate over governance, decentralization and the network’s future. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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HIVE secures $220M AI infrastructure contract with Bell and Cohere 2026-06-18 at 20:54 By Nate Kostar The deal is expected to add approximately $70 million in annual recurring revenue as the company scales its AI-focused operations. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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CME Group sues CFTC over crypto perpetual futures 2026-06-18 at 20:42 By Turner Wright The lawsuit targets the federal regulator and Chair Michael Selig, alleging that the Commodity Futures Trading Commissioin is treating cryptocurrency “futures” as “swaps,” posing risks to derivatives markets. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Bitcoin miners need billions to fund AI ambitions, led by IREN’s $21B gap 2026-06-18 at 19:56 By Sam Bourgi IREN leads public Bitcoin miners with a projected $21.1 billion AI infrastructure funding gap, underscoring the capital-intensive nature of converting mining sites into data centers. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Ledn adds Tether Gold as loan collateral, expanding Bitcoin-backed lending model 2026-06-18 at 17:00 By Sam Bourgi Ledn’s addition of Tether Gold lending comes as tokenized commodities expand, with the sector accounting for nearly 17% of the $43 billion RWA market. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Grayscale applies traditional finance models to AAVE, sees $175 value 2026-06-18 at 12:45 By Ezra Reguerra Grayscale and CoinShares are applying traditional valuation techniques to crypto assets as institutions explore revenue-generating DeFi protocols. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Ryan Salame’s wife to face charges over FTX-funded congressional run 2026-06-18 at 09:17 By Jesse Coghlan A federal judge has denied a bid from Michelle Bond, the wife of former FTX executive Ryan Salame, to have campaign finance charges against her dismissed. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Florida man pleads guilty for promoting $1.8B ‘HyperFund’ crypto fraud 2026-06-18 at 09:06 By Martin Young Rodney “Bitcoin Rodney” Burton faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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France to stop certifying products lacking quantum-resistant encryption 2026-06-18 at 07:06 By Felix Ng France’s cybersecurity agency plans to block certification of products without quantum-resistant encryption starting in 2027, with full adoption targeted for 2030. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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Kentucky sues Kalshi, Polymarket, joining prediction market legal battle 2026-06-18 at 06:35 By Jesse Coghlan Kentucky has sued Polymarket, Kalshi and Kalshi’s partners Coinbase, Robinhood and Webull, over offering sports event contracts in the state. This article is an excerpt from Cointelegraph.com News View Original Source
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