Author: James Wilson

Lite Strategy has invested $1 million in Litecoin Layer-2 developer ZK Innovations, extending its involvement beyond LTC accumulation and into infrastructure tied to the cryptocurrency’s future development. Summary Lite Strategy invested $1 million in LitVM, a Layer-2 project bringing smart contracts to Litecoin. The deal gives Lite Strategy governance rights and potential exposure to future LitVM tokens. Santiment data showed Litecoin whale wallets rising despite weak transaction activity and recent price declines. According to Lite Strategy, the funding gives the Nasdaq-listed company governance participation rights in the project and the opportunity to acquire a portion of LitVM’s future network tokens.…

A Strategy director has sold nearly $9 million worth of company shares over the past three months as pressure on the firm’s preferred stock offerings and concerns over future dividend funding continue to weigh on MSTR. Summary Strategy director Jarrod Patten has sold nearly $9 million worth of MSTR shares over the past three months. QCP estimates Strategy has about 7.5 months of liquidity to support preferred stock dividend payments. Bernstein maintained its $450 MSTR price target despite the stock falling roughly 31% over the past month. According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy…

Buying your first crypto is simpler than the jargon makes it sound. This guide walks through every step, from choosing an exchange to securing what you bought, and the mistakes that cost beginners money along the way. Summary Buying cryptocurrency typically involves choosing an exchange, verifying your identity, funding an account, and placing a buy order using regular currency. Market orders allow users to buy crypto immediately at the current price, while limit orders let buyers set a preferred purchase price. Security measures such as two-factor authentication and careful storage choices are presented as essential parts of the buying process.…

Staking lets you earn a yield on certain cryptocurrencies by helping secure the network they run on. Here is how it actually works, where the rewards come from, what the real risks are, and how to start, explained without the hype. Summary Staking allows cryptocurrency holders to earn rewards by helping secure proof of stake blockchain networks. Staking rewards are funded through new token issuance and network transaction fees, rather than traditional lending activity. Price volatility, lockup periods, validator penalties, and platform risks remain key factors investors should understand before staking assets. Staking is one of the most common ways…

New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh ended his first FOMC meeting without changing interest rates. Summary Warsh held rates steady and avoided giving markets a clear timeline for future policy cuts. Crypto markets watched the press conference as higher-for-longer policy kept pressure on Bitcoin sentiment. The missing dot plot projection added focus to Warsh’s role in shaping Fed communication style. The FOMC statement said officials voted 12-0 to keep the federal funds target range at 3.50% to 3.75%. The Fed said economic activity was expanding at a solid pace, while inflation remained above its 2% target. It also said some…

Ethereum traded near $1,747 at press time, according to the crypto.news market data, while price remained close to a major historical support area around $1,600 to $1,700.  Summary ETH trades near $1,747 while weekly RSI sits close to past cycle-bottom zones again. Whale activity has reportedly fallen 86.6%, reducing confirmation behind any immediate bullish reversal setup. Funding has improved from bearish extremes, but ETH still needs a strong support defense. The level has acted as a base during several previous Ethereum drawdowns. The latest weekly chart shared by CryptoPoseidon showed ETH testing this support after a broad decline from its…

Jack Dorsey’s Block has launched Builderbot, a new AI-native software tool built to support engineering work across the company. Summary Builderbot handles 15% of Block’s production code changes and merges 1,500 pull requests weekly now. Block says Builderbot lets engineers ship cross-service fixes without knowing each codebase first at scale. The rollout links Dorsey’s AI restructuring to real engineering output, not only cost cuts alone. In a Block announcement, the company said the tool now handles about 15% of all production code changes. Builderbot runs more than 200,000 operations per day and merges about 1,500 pull requests each week, according…

France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI plans to stop certifying security products that do not support quantum-resistant encryption from 2027.  Summary France’s 2027 deadline turns quantum-safe encryption from guidance into a certification requirement for key vendors. Crypto networks face fresh pressure because quantum computers could threaten exposed keys and validator signatures. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Algorand and Aptos are already part of wider post-quantum security planning. The rule would affect products used by French government bodies and critical infrastructure operators, where ANSSI approval often decides whether a product can be deployed in sensitive systems. ANSSI Chief of Staff Samih Souissi said businesses should…

Bitcoin has fallen back toward $64,000 after a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook erased a relief rally driven by easing Middle East tensions, with traders now debating whether support near $64,000 can prevent a deeper retracement toward June lows. Summary Bitcoin fell from $66,315 to $64,103 after the Fed projected additional rate hikes for 2026. Liquidation heatmaps show major leverage clusters near $64K–$65K, increasing downside volatility risks. Analysts warn that weak spot demand and continued ETF outflows could expose the $60K support zone. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) climbed to an intraday high of $66,315 on June 17 before…

The crypto market has remained under pressure even as reports have indicated that a U.S.-Iran agreement is moving closer to completion, with the total crypto market capitalization falling nearly 2% to $2.21 trillion. Summary Trump said a U.S.-Iran agreement could be signed soon, but crypto prices remained under pressure. Bitcoin and major altcoins fell as investors focused on Fed policy and inflation risks. The Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged at 3.50%–3.75%, extending its 2026 policy pause. According to a BBC report, U.S. officials have released details of a proposed memorandum that would extend the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran while…