US Department of War Seeks $80 Billion for Iran War as Deficit Fears Boost Bitcoin’s Case
The U.S. Department of War has told lawmakers it needs $80 billion to cover the war in Iran and other bills, a request that deepens the deficit worries that bitcoin proponents cite as the asset’s reason to exist. Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg relayed the figure to Congress in phone calls. An $80 Billion Ask … Read more
Morgan Stanley Sets 0.14% Fee on Amended Ethereum and Solana ETFs Filing
Morgan Stanley has filed fresh amendments for its proposed ethereum and solana ETFs, revealing 0.14% sponsor fees for both funds. The filings also show plans to stake part of the assets through Figment, Galaxy, and Coinbase Canada. Morgan Stanley Expands Crypto ETF Push With Low-Cost Ethereum and Solana Funds Morgan Stanley is moving closer to … Read more
Andrew Tate loses nearly $86,000 longing and shorting Bitcoin
Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet shows over $803,800 in all-time perps losses after repeated crypto WLFI liquidations. Go to Source
Aave survived $8.45B in withdrawals, but risk questions remain
Aave handled $8.45 billion in withdrawals without freezing funds, but the episode raised fresh questions about hidden risks in DeFi lending. Go to Source
Bitcoin taps $63K on Juneteenth as July Fed rate-hike odds near 40%
Bitcoin price action avoided volatility but failed to bounce from local lows after a hawkish Fed meeting and posturing over Strait of Hormuz control from Iran. Go to Source
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $91 Million as Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Adds Fresh Capital
Crypto ETF flows remained subdued on Thursday, June 18, as bitcoin and ether funds posted another day of outflows ahead of the Juneteenth market closure. Solana and XRP ETFs attracted modest inflows, while HYPE products saw no trading activity. Bitwise Leads Solana and XRP Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losses The market limped into the … Read more
Kalshi in early IPO talks with investment banks: Report
The prediction market platform is reportedly exploring a public listing after surpassing $2 billion in annualized revenue as sports contracts face mounting legal scrutiny. Go to Source
Binance’s MiCA fight raises questions over ECB influence
Lawyers say MiCA rules do not bar the European Central Bank from communicating with national regulators during the application process, though crypto licensing decisions remain with member states. Go to Source
Ethereum faces core development funding crisis, former contributor warns
The warning comes as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, adjusts its treasury strategy and undergoes a wave of leadership departures. Go to Source