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Australian MP says the country needs blockchain ‘more than ever’

Australian Parliament Member Andrew Charlton said blockchain technology could add $60 billion to the economy and reverse stagnating productivity growth.

Australia’s peak crypto lobby group drops ‘blockchain’ from name

Blockchain Australia is now the Digital Economic Council of Australia (DECA) with a membership category for banks, most of which have blocked crypto exchanges.

Metaplanet rallies 10% as it scoops Bitcoin for 3rd time in 2 months

The firm’s third Bitcoin purchase since April 23 brings its total holdings to 141.07, worth over $9.6 million.

Bitcoin dips as ETFs break 19-day green streak, rumble over US inflation

Traders are seemingly going risk-off ahead of a U.S. CPI print and a Fed monetary policy meeting, with Bitcoin falling to a weekly low.

ZkSync says 695K wallets eligible for next week’s ZK token airdrop

The Ethereum scaling blockchain set aside two-thirds of its 21 billion ZK token supply to give to its community, with select users the first to get a share.

Ethereum’s next upgrade: Prague-Electra (Pectra), explained

Ethereum is gearing up for its next major upgrade in the first quarter of 2025, codenamed “Pectra,” which will combine the Prague and Electra upgrades.

Australia cracks down on online gambling with crypto, credit card ban

The government warned betting companies that failing to comply with the new rules could result in a fine of up to 234,750 Australian dollars ($155,000).

EU Innovation Hub criticizes privacy coins and crypto mixers in new report

In its inaugural report on encryption, the EU Innovation Hub for Internal Security examined how privacy coins and mixing protocols complicate regulatory efforts.

BTC price risks $60K dive as Bitcoin bid liquidity thins on new 3% dip

Bitcoin is making analysts nervous as $69,000 support fails to hold yet again — but a BTC price turnaround is still on the radar.

Biconomy introduces AI agents for on-chain transactions

Biconomy’s Delegated Authorization Network (DAN) will serve as an authorization layer for autonomous on-chain transactions.

Indiana vows outage-free energy for crypto miners, data centers

Indiana plans to become a hub for the data center and crypto mining industries by promising uninterrupted, low-cost energy.

Why is Ethereum (ETH) price down today?

Ether's price decline today precedes a key Federal Reserve interest rate decision and U.S. inflation data, following reduced accumulation by Ethereum's largest holders.

SEC Gensler hints Ethereum ETF approval soon

SEC Chair Gensler adopts a more positive stance on crypto ETFs, hinting at imminent approval for Ethereum's ETF after previous skepticism. Despite past doubts, Gensler's tone suggests a smooth process, aligning with recent court rulings. However, uncertainty remains on the exact timeline for approval, though industry insiders anticipate it could occur this month or next. Gensler also reiterates concerns about crypto industry disclosures and security issues.

Bitcoin Options Traders Predict a Price price surge.

Bitcoin options traders are betting on a breakthrough, foreseeing a rally to $74,000-$80,000 by June's end. Heavy call buying indicates bullish sentiment, with significant activity in June expiry contracts. Concentrated purchases of call spreads suggest an $80 million demand. Bitcoin's consolidation near $71,000 precedes a potential surge, fueled by rising ETF inflows and futures interest. A breach of $72,000 may trigger a short squeeze.