The Latest Breaking News from Crypto

'Dwarfish Thief!' Iran Mocks America With Shakespeare Quote After Billion-Dollar Crypto Seizure

Iran counters US claims of seizing £740 million in crypto assets with a Shakespearean quote, highlighting ongoing tensions over sanctions and frozen assets amid indirect negotiations.

International Business Times UK · Jun 9

Phemex Kicks off $7 Million Ultimate Championship, Bringing Trading Competition to Football Season

APIA, Samoa, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phemex, a user-first crypto exchange, today launched the 2026 Ultimate Championship, a global trading event featuring a total prize pool of $7 million. Inspired by the excitement surrounding the 2026 football season, the initiative combines trading, prediction markets, and community participation into a…

AAP · Jun 9

Bitcoin rebounds above $63,000 as ETF inflows return and large investors step in

Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 as ETF inflows resumed and institutional buying improved sentiment after last week’s sharp correction. Despite the rebound, markets remain cautious amid weak broader trends, key resistance levels, and upcoming macro triggers, including US inflation data and Federal Reserve policy decisions influencing crypto direction.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

Congress Debates Whether Crypto Tax Relief Should Extend Beyond Stablecoins

A congressional hearing this week could determine whether tax rules continue to treat most crypto transactions as taxable property sales.

International Business Times · Jun 8

Bitcoin (BTC USD) crashes 50% from October 2025 high, ETFs lose billions, and $1.8 billion gets liquidated - reasons why this crypto selloff is different from 2022 and 2018

Bitcoin (BTC USD) crash reasons explained: Crypto market's recent 48% plunge differs from past crashes, driven by economic pressures like inflation and a strong dollar, not industry failures. Despite significant losses and ETF outflows, core infrastructure remains stable. Analysts suggest sentiment, not structural issues, fuels the selloff, with stablecoins potentially…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Announces ETH Holdings Reach 5.54 Million Tokens, and Total Crypto and Total Cash Holdings of $9.6 Billion

NORWALK, Conn., June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- (NYSE: BMNR) Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. ("Bitmine" or the "Company") a Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company with a focus on the accumulation of crypto for long term investment, today announced Bitmine crypto + total cash + "moonshots" holdings totaling $9.6 billion. As of…

AAP · Jun 8

Bitcoin Price Today: BTC fights for $63K as Iran ceasefire hopes, CPI data, and Fed decision loom—will Ethereum, XRP, and Solana surge after critical inflation data?

BTC Price Today Prediction News: Bitcoin trades near $63,000 after rebounding from the June 5 low of $59,100, its weakest level since February. The rally followed renewed optimism around a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire, briefly pushing BTC above $64,000. Markets now await June CPI inflation data and the Federal Reserve meeting,…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Indian Man Tattooed Wrong Crypto Ticker On Forehead — Lost The Bounty, Made $17,500 Instead

A Tamil Nadu man's misspelled forehead tattoo of a meme coin ticker sparked a crypto movement, turning $2,585 into a $17,500 windfall.

International Business Times UK · Jun 8

Bitcoin rebounds to $63,000 after holding key support, but ETF outflows of $3.4 billion remain a concern

Bitcoin climbed back above the $63,000 level on Monday after successfully defending a key support zone, despite persistent ETF outflows of $3.4 billion. Ethereum and major altcoins also posted strong gains, reflecting improved market sentiment and renewed buying interest across the broader cryptocurrency market over the past 24 hours.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Crypto crash: Where do Bitcoin and Ether stand after the historic crash?

The prices of two other tokens, Ethereum and Solana, also rose on Monday, gaining 3.25% and 4.18%, respectively. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, was trading at $1,649.42 after falling 17.26% over the past week. Solana was trading at $65.31 following a 20% decline over the last seven days.

The Economic Times · Jun 8