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Crypto news today starts with the feels-incomplete US-Iran deal, yet FTX claims payout progress, and ETH USD potential plot twist. The post Crypto News, June 17: Kevin Warsh First FOMC, Binance vs. MiCA as CZ Takes on Hyperliquid, and BTC USD Grinds Sideways appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s Sharpe ratio and a 125,000 BTC increase in BTC accumulator demand mark the start of a new demand phase. Will prices follow? Bitcoin’s (BTC) risk-adjusted return profile is approaching levels historically aligned with long-term accumulation zones. The Sharpe ratio, a metric that measures return relative to volatility, dropped to -20, a threshold that marked major Bitcoin bottoms in every bear market since 2015. At the same time, BTC exchange reserves have fallen by roughly 80,000 BTC since February, while demand from accumulator addresses more than doubled to 240,000 BTC from 115,000 BTC during the first two weeks of June. BTC's Sharpe ratio revisits a historical bottom zone Read more

On Monday, June 22, Christian Tour will officially debut on the main market of the Bucharest Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol TRIP, thus becoming the first tour operator listed on the local capital market, according to a press release.

Crypto news today starts with the feels-incomplete US-Iran deal, yet FTX claims payout progress, and ETH USD potential plot twist. The post Crypto News, June 16: US-Iran Deal Oddity, FTX Claim Day, ETH USD Season Drawing Closer appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared a public holiday across the province on June 17, 2026, on the occasion of 1st Muharram 1448 AH, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

Romania's Finance Ministry raised RON975.1 million from banks on Monday (June 15) by reopening a benchmark bond issue due in July 2030, with the total demand from investors exceeding RON1.35 billion, as per data published by the country's central bank.

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (Unama) until June 17, 2027, while highlighting concerns over Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, terrorism threats, human rights situation and regional stability. The resolution, drafted by China and adopted by all 15 UNSC members, reaffirms the UN’s central role in supporting peace and stability in Afghanistan and maintaining engagement with the country’s de facto authorities and other stakeholders. Although Pakistan is not mentioned by name in the text, several provisions of the resolution carry direct implications for Islamabad, particularly on refugee returns, regional security, counterterrorism cooperation and economic connectivity. The Security Council directed Unama to support efforts to create conditions conducive to the “voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable return and reintegration of internally displaced persons and refugees,” a...

The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Monday announced that the Muharram 1448 AH moon was not sighted in the country. The first of Muharram will fall on Wednesday, June 17, while Ashura will be observed on June 26. In a notification, the ministry said: “In pursuance of the decision of the Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee in its meeting held today in Lahore, the federal government in the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Islamabad, hereby announces that the moon of Muharram 1448 AH has not been sighted.” “Therefore, the 1st Muharram 1448 AH shall commence from Wednesday, June 17, 2026,” it added. Earlier today, the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) reported that the committee would meet at Iqbal Hall, Badshahi Mosque in Lahore to sight the Muharram moon, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Muharram is a month of mourning, observed in particular by Shia Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where, amongst many, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peac...

Pakistan has officially announced that the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram 1448 AH was not sighted anywhere in the country, making June 17 (Wednesday) the first day of the Islamic month.

Iran peace pumps Bitcoin as Japan pushes crypto ETF yet Whitehouse UFC appears dubious amid Trump crypto hype. The post Crypto News, June 15: Iran Peace Deal Roars Bitcoin, Japan $6.4 Billion Crypto ETF Market, WLFI and White House UFC Match appeared first on Cryptonews.

Can XRP sustain its impressive recovery since the June 5 low?

A 22-year-old man who sustained severe injuries during Russia's missile strike on Dnipro on June 2 has died in hospital. The death toll from that attack has risen to 17.

In his evening video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that June and July must be productive months for Ukraine and for all of Europe.

The Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union has confirmed that the Accession Conferences with Ukraine and Moldova will be convened on Monday, June 15, to open Cluster 1 – Fundamentals.

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday lifted the austerity measures it had imposed on March 10, 2026, due to disruptions in petroleum supplies amid the ongoing Iran-US conflict. On March 10, the apex court announced that the country’s courts would observe four-day work weeks. It further stated that the monthly ceiling of Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) allocated to judges and entitled officers should be reduced by 50 per cent. A notification issued with the approval of the Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi stated that the notification, dated March 10, 2026, has been withdrawn. “Accordingly, all austerity measures adopted in the said notification shall cease to have effect from June 15, 2026,” it added. The government had announced unprecedented austerity measures on March 9 in the wake of the Middle East war to deal with the global energy crisis, which had arisen due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Following the government’s announcement, institutions including the Supreme Court, the...

In June 2026, Ukrainian military personnel are set to receive increased pay, amounting to at least 30,000 hryvnias for rear-echelon positions and an average of 300,000 hryvnias for front-line infantry soldiers.

Trump keeps teasing an Iran deal as crypto reacts, and the massive SpaceX IPO dominates today’s news. Follow us for more updates. The post Crypto News, June 12: Bitcoin Pump and Dump As Trump Says Iran Peace Deal “Closing” for The 40th time, Clarity Act Heats Up at SpaceX IPO Day appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP is forming head-and-shoulders and bear flag setups on its shorter-timeframe chart, both indicating a dip below $1 in the coming days. XRP (XRP) charts are painting multiple bearish patterns this month with a downside target under $1. Key takeaways: Since June 5, the XRP price has formed what appears to be a head-and-shoulders (H&S) pattern. Read more

Bitcoin price holds firm despite Trump threats on Iran as Chainlink powers massive FIFA World Cup Deal alongside Kraken. Bullish? The post Crypto News, June 11: Bitcoin Price Unfazed by Trump and His Threat to Flatten Tehran, Chainlink and Kraken Power FIFA World Cup appeared first on Cryptonews.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will take part in discussions on the situation in Ukraine during the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains on June 16, in order to “restore convergence of positions” among the G7 countries in support of Ukraine.