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Investors who added 10% in Bitcoin (BTC) to their “60/40 portfolio” strategies got a 90% risk-adjusted return in the past 12 months, outperforming gold’s 51% return in the same period. On a June 16 post via X, the profile Ecoinometrics highlighted BTC’s performance through June 13 and charted the result against total return. A 60/40 […] The post Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The proposal outlines a seven-step framework that includes real-time regulatory oversight and updates to investor accreditation standards. Crypto-native companies are ramping up efforts to influence regulatory guidance on digital asset transactions. On Monday, transfer agent Fairmint proposed a framework to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Crypto Task Force targeting what it described as outdated and fragmented back-end infrastructure in private securities administration. Submitted to SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and Commissioner Hester Peirce, Fairmint’s seven-part proposal targets standardizing infrastructure for interoperability across transfer agents, introducing real-time regulatory observability through blockchain and enabling investor self-custody with compliance safeguards. It also calls for a shift to knowledge-based accreditation standards, moving away from traditional income and net worth thresholds, and for a regulated decentralized finance (DeFi) sandbox. Read more

Sam Bankman-Fried has resurfaced in San Francisco’s “Luigi: The Musical”, a satire placing him, Sean “Diddy” Combs and Luigi Mangione in jailhouse banter that probes fading institutional trust. Prison files show the ex-FTX chief has since been moved to Terminal Island FCI for a 25-year term.   The post Satirical Luigi Mangione Musical Featuring Sam Bankman-Fried Debuts In San Francisco appeared first on Cryptonews.

The official Pump.fun account and the personal handle of its founder Alon Cohen were seemingly suspended by X on June 16, along with a cohort of other accounts tied to the memecoin sector. As of press time, neither X nor the people behind the suspended accounts explained the reason for the suspensions. Users noticed that […] The post Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The project said several wallets had “coordinated a liquidity attack with an egregious malicious attempt” followed by “aggressive ZKJ sell-offs.” The team behind Polyhedra Network reported several factors that likely contributed to an 83% price crash of its ZKJ token on Sunday. In a Monday X post, Polyhedra attributed five significant factors causing Polyhedra Network (ZKJ) to fall to $0.32 from $1.92 within hours — a drop of more than 80%. According to the blockchain project, there were “significant token deposits stemming from a coordinated on-chain liquidity attack, substantial deposits by Wintermute into centralized exchanges, and cascading liquidations on these exchanges.” Polyhedra said several wallets had “coordinated a liquidity attack with an egregious malicious attempt,” with withdrawals targeting a ZKJ/KOGE liquidity pool on PancakeSwap, followed by “aggressive ZKJ sell-offs.” The affected trading pairs had fragile and imbalanced liquidity, leading the sell pressure to extend into ZKJ’s primary USD...

The U.S. investment bank has submitted a regulatory filing has submitted a regulatory filing to trademark JPMD—a mysterious project proposal that some crypto industry experts are saying could be a stablecoin. 

The president made more money off crypto than most income streams in 2024—before he re-assumed the White House and made billions more off the sector.

Trump Media & Technology Group has sought SEC approval for an ETF holding Bitcoin and Ethereum in a 75-25 split, with Crypto.com as custodian and Yorkville Digital as sponsor. The company has also unveiled a U.S.-made $499 “Trump Mobile” phone and service targeting a September rollout. The post Trump’s Truth Social Wants to Launch a Bitcoin & Ethereum ETF – Here’s What That Could Mean appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, a first for any major crypto exchange. The launch of Bybit TradFi expands the company’s offerings beyond digital assets, positioning it as a full-service financial hub aimed at bridging the […] The post Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

MemeStrategy snapped up 2,440 Solana tokens, marking Asia’s first public company SOL bet as more firms and ETFs eye the blockchain’s future.

The crypto market was unfazed by the escalating conflict in the Middle East on Monday.

Geoffrey Hinton warned that AI may surpass humans in all domains—and could eliminate us via autonomous weapons, cyberattacks, and biowarfare.

Bitcoin has rebounded to $107,700 after Friday’s Middle East slide. QCP Capital has noted muted options volatility and continued spot ETF inflows, indicating limited risk aversion. Cardano’s treasury is considering a $100m shift into BTC and stablecoins to back BTC-DeFi initiatives. The post Bitcoin Defies Middle East Turmoil, Climbs to $107.7K as ETF Inflows Hold Firm appeared first on Cryptonews.

Some crypto users are upset at Coinbase for sponsoring Trump's U.S. Army parade, due to the firm's past statements and a belief that Bitcoin is inherently anti-war.

US President Donald Trump promoted a 250th anniversary celebration of the Army that coincided with his birthday, leading to a sharp divide in how many Americans spent June 14. Update (June 16 at 10:13 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include more information on Coinbase’s financial contribution. Coinbase is facing backlash from crypto users after sponsoring the 250th anniversary celebration of the US Army in Washington, D.C. In a June 16 X post, Adam Cochran, a partner at venture capital firm Cinneamhain Venture, said he would be exiting his positions at Coinbase — stocks, bonds, and moving crypto assets — following the exchange’s sponsorship of the military parade. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $108,000 threshold on June 16 as tensions of war escalating in the Middle East fell after reports surfaced that Iran was open to negotiations with the US and Israel. Bitcoin’s move up regained the price level surrendered on June 12 while markets processed the initial flare-up in Israeli-Iranian hostilities.  The “Bitfinex Alpha” […] The post Bitcoin reclaims $108k amid upward consolidation as war tensions show signs of easing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Tron will go public in the US through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq-listed company. Eric Trump, a son of US President Donald Trump, has denied reports that he will be involved in blockchain network Tron’s intent to pursue a public offering in the United States, though he had positive things to say about the project’s founder, Justin Sun. “I’m the biggest fan of Tron,” Trump said on social media, adding that he admires Sun and considers him a “great friend and icon in the crypto space.” However, he denied an earlier report by the Financial Times claiming that he would be part of Sun’s new public venture.  Read more

BONK has advanced 5% as volume has surged 53%, reflecting renewed retail interest. Launchpad revenue burns, rising open interest and a bullish wedge breakout have seen analysts mark resistance at $0.00001803–$0.00002335, with upside targets that could match recent 60–90% projections. The post BONK Eyes 90% Breakout as Volume Surges 53% – Will Solana’s Rising Meme King Eclipse WIF? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle's stock is soaring right now—but what happens to the assets backing its USDC stablecoin if the public firm goes bust?

JPMD will offer services including digital assets trading, exchange, payments and issuance, according to the filing.