Crypto markets extended losses as fading enthusiasm around AI stocks, persistent ETF outflows, and uncertainty ahead of U.S. jobs data pushed Bitcoin, Ether, and altcoins sharply lower.

A newly disclosed vulnerability in Zcash’s Orchard privacy pool briefly raised fears of unlimited counterfeit ZEC creation, triggering a sharp market selloff despite developers swiftly deploying a fix.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes exited his HYPE and NEAR positions, warning that rising energy costs, upcoming AI IPOs, and shifting political sentiment could pressure crypto markets in the months ahead.

Maelstrom believes Worldcoin’s WLD token could climb to $5 by August as AI-related investment frenzy, reduced token emissions, and potential corporate buying create favorable conditions for a sharp rebound.

Charles Hoskinson signals a difficult period ahead for Cardano, citing weak market conditions and declining support for ecosystem initiatives as ADA sinks to a multi-year low.

In 2026, all online gambling licenses in the Netherlands will be up for renewal, bringing about an important inflexion point for the entire industry as all licenses will be reassessed.

Ethereum treasury firm Bitmine is launching a $300 million preferred stock offering to fund additional ETH purchases and staking infrastructure, even as Ether trades near its lowest level in over a year.

Bitcoin sank to a multi-month low below $62,000 after persistent ETF outflows, leveraged liquidations, geopolitical uncertainty, and Strategy’s first BTC sale in years rattled investor sentiment.

New regulations will impact the advertising of online gambling and will set limits on spending, with regulations expected to come into effect by the end of 2026.

Grayscale has introduced a new Hyperliquid-focused ETF with the lowest management fee among competing offerings, intensifying the battle to attract investors seeking exposure to the fast-growing HYPE ecosystem.

A temporary halt in visible Zcash block production sparked concerns of a network outage, but the disruption was later linked to outdated block explorers struggling to keep pace with a recent upgrade.

Mastercard is broadening its settlement infrastructure to support regulated stablecoins and round-the-clock transaction processing, signaling a deeper push into blockchain-powered payments.

Bitcoin and major altcoins extended their losses as investors fled risk across crypto markets, even as AI-fueled optimism pushed global equities to fresh all-time highs.

Bitcoin dipped to its lowest level in months after Strategy’s first BTC sale since 2022, persistent ETF outflows, fresh Mt. Gox wallet activity, and escalating geopolitical tensions fueled market uncertainty.

Bitcoin dropped to a multi-week low under $70,000 as investors reacted to Strategy’s recent BTC sale, while rising oil prices and broader market uncertainty added pressure to risk assets.

Mt. Gox transferred over $739 million in BTC across multiple wallets, sparking fresh speculation over potential creditor repayments ahead of its October 2026 deadline.

Bitmine added another 26,497 ETH last week, pushing its treasury to 5.42 million tokens as the company closes in on its goal of owning 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply.

Strategy offloaded 32 BTC worth $2.5 million to help fund preferred stock distributions, marking its first bitcoin sale in more than three years while maintaining a massive 843,706 BTC treasury.

European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel warns that growing stablecoin adoption could challenge financial stability and reinforce U.S. dollar dominance, while advocating for the digital euro as a safeguard for Europe's monetary sovereignty.

Coinbase has introduced direct INR deposits and withdrawals in India alongside rupee-based trading pairs and perpetual futures, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets.