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the Market Oversight Division of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced today that it has issued an exemption letter to Designated Contract Markets (DCMs), permitting them to convert their existing "perpetual-like" digital commodity futures contracts into true crypto perpetual futures contracts. This policy is an extension of previous regulatory clarifications and specifically applies to digital commodities such as Bitcoin, which have deep, active, and continuous spot market trading.According to the document, DCMs may remove the expiration date from existing contracts and convert them into true perpetual contracts, provided they meet certain conditions. These requirements include soliciting feedback from position holders, providing advance notice and offering opportunities to close positions, conducting adequate risk disclosures, and ensuring that other key contract terms remain unaltered. Additionally, exchanges must submit amendment filings in accordance with CFTC Rules 40.5 or 40.6 and complete compliance certification.
Grayscale Research Head Zach Pandl stated that perpetual contracts, as a core product of the crypto market, have long been limited to crypto assets such as BTC and ETH. However, Hyperliquid is changing this landscape through its HIP-3 upgrade. HIP-3 allows for the permissionless deployment of perpetual contract markets on the Hyperliquid infrastructure, and a S&P 500 perpetual contract product has already been launched on Hyperliquid.Data shows that the HIP-3 market reached a peak open interest of approximately $3.2 billion in June 2026, with a cumulative trading volume of about $200 billion. These markets are not directly operated by Hyperliquid but adopt a "permissionless infrastructure" model: any qualified developer can create derivatives trading markets on its underlying network. This makes Hyperliquid more akin to an open financial infrastructure similar to AWS, with the HYPE token capturing the overall transaction value flow.
Odaily News The prediction market platform Polymarket issued a "resolution clarification" that overturned a market result that had already appeared to be settled. This led to a 20-year-old student's $35,000 bet being declared invalid, while a total of approximately $3.8 million in positions across 1,838 accounts on the platform were liquidated.This clarification clause was written into the platform's rulebook, allowing for retroactive interpretative corrections to market settlement results, thereby altering the final payout. The incident has sparked strong dissatisfaction among traders, who argue that this "post-hoc ruling" mechanism undermines the certainty of market rules, and has ignited widespread controversy within the Polymarket and Kalshi communities.According to user disclosures, the incident originates from a case made public on June 13, where a market result that had ostensibly been settled was later reversed due to a change in rule interpretation.Industry analysts believe that this type of mechanism introduces "settlement clarification risk" into prediction markets, which is a type of tail risk event that cannot be hedged. If such operations occur frequently, they could drive high-risk liquidity away from the current platform towards trading venues regulated by the CFTC or those with formal arbitration mechanisms.Furthermore, this event is seen as one in a recent series of controversies, including settlement disputes surrounding the UMA oracle and Strategy's Bitcoin-related markets, which continue to test market participants' trust in the "finality" of prediction markets. (Cryptobriefing)
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer has released its latest Bitcoin holdings data on platform X. For the week ending June 12, the company mined 194.4 BTC but also sold 194.4 BTC during the same period, resulting in a net increase of 0 BTC. It continues to maintain zero Bitcoin holdings.
A cryptography expert advisory committee led by Coinbase released a report stating that Bitcoin should immediately begin preparing for potential quantum computing attacks. However, the committee did not take a clear stance on whether to freeze the millions of bitcoins potentially vulnerable to quantum-computing theft in the future. The committee includes several leading experts, such as Justin Drake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation. They argue that the current debate is not about *how* to introduce quantum-resistant signature schemes, but rather *how to handle* bitcoins held in long-dormant addresses that fail to migrate. One camp advocates setting a final deadline after which Bitcoin’s existing ECDSA and Schnorr signature schemes would no longer be supported, and unmigrated funds would be frozen—thereby preventing future quantum attackers from seizing large amounts of BTC and destabilizing markets. The other camp contends that freezing funds would effectively amount to asset confiscation, violating Bitcoin’s core principles of immutability and full user control over assets—and could set a precedent for future regulatory-driven freezes. The Coinbase advisory committee notes that these approaches are not mutually exclusive and could be combined. Yet it declines to state a position on whether “legacy BTC” should be frozen, asserting that the ultimate decision rests with Bitcoin’s community governance. It emphasizes two key points: first, technical development of quantum-resistant signature migration must begin immediately—not wait for governance debates to conclude; second, users must receive clear, timely risk communication to prevent prolonged uncertainty from harming the Bitcoin ecosystem.
UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage has scaled back his public media appearances in recent weeks, as he faces a parliamentary investigation into his failure to declare a £5 million (approximately $6.4 million) donation from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne before the 2024 general election.Data shows that Nigel Farage held 20 press conferences in the first four months of this year, but only one in May after the undeclared donation was exposed on April 29. Critics point out that the Reform Party announced several crypto-friendly policies after the election, including plans to cut the capital gains tax rate on crypto assets from 24% to 10% and to establish a national Bitcoin reserve at the Bank of England. After the UK Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards announced an investigation into the matter, the Reform Party removed the digital finance draft document from its website at the end of May. (FT)
Remixpoint, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury company, has released its consolidated earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027. According to the forecast, net sales for FY2027 are expected to range from ¥48.777 billion to ¥56.112 billion, operating profit from ¥6.723 billion to ¥14.058 billion, net income attributable to owners of parent from ¥5.319 billion to ¥11.443 billion, and earnings per share from ¥36.28 to ¥78.06. The digital asset management business is projected to contribute net sales of ¥5.107 billion to ¥12.442 billion, with departmental profit matching this amount. The forecast assumes a Bitcoin price range of $86,000 to $116,000, which is expected to generate valuation gains of ¥4.707 billion to ¥12.042 billion, along with approximately ¥400 million in cryptocurrency lending revenue. Additionally, the energy business is expected to achieve departmental profit of ¥2.005 billion, while the energy storage solutions business is projected to achieve departmental profit of ¥1.002 billion. The company stated that FY2027 will serve as a pivotal year for restoring profitability and enhancing contributions from growth businesses, and plans to improve transparency in revenue structure and KPI disclosures across all business segments.
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company Canaan Inc. released its Bitcoin mining update for May 2026, disclosing self-mined production of 90 BTC. Additionally, 24 BTC came from customer payments. As of the end of May, the company held 1,867 BTC and 3,952 ETH in its crypto asset reserves. (PRNewswire)
BIT has released its latest weekly report, titled "Will the FIFA World Cup Be the End of the Bitcoin Bear Market?" The report suggests that the current bearish trend of Bitcoin is largely consistent with its early February 2026 outlook. The previously predicted A-B-C correction structure has entered its final phase: after Wave A declined to the $60,000 to $69,000 range, Bitcoin rebounded to the $80,000 to $90,000 range, peaking temporarily around $83,000, after which the rebound momentum gradually weakened.BIT points out that the current Fear and Greed Index has approached historically significant low levels, still showing some similarity to the bottom structure of the 2022 bear market. It maintains its previous view that the summer lull during the 2026 World Cup period could serve as the final stage of Bitcoin's current bear cycle.The report states that future focus will be on the key price range for the end of the bear market, macro catalysts for the next bull run, and trend reversal signals from cyclical indicators. If the relevant framework holds, this market bottom could become one of the low points in Bitcoin's history with a relatively concentrated time window and clearly defined triggering conditions.
Bitget PoolX has launched two projects—Unitas (UNITAS) and United Stables (U)—with a total airdrop of 600,000 tokens. Details are as follows: UNITAS PoolX: Users can stake ETH to unlock 450,000 UNITAS tokens, with a maximum individual staking limit of 1,500 ETH. The staking period runs from June 11 at 20:00 to June 18 at 20:00 (UTC+8). Users whose net ETH deposits during the participation period are positive will receive a 5% ETH savings interest boost coupon; users participating in PoolX for the first time and meeting the net deposit requirement will receive a 15% ETH interest boost coupon. U PoolX: Users can stake BTC to unlock 150,000 U tokens, with a maximum individual staking limit of 50 BTC. The staking period runs from June 11 at 20:00 to June 17 at 20:00 (UTC+8). Users whose net BTC deposits during the participation period are positive will receive a 2% BTC savings interest boost coupon; users participating in PoolX for the first time and meeting the net deposit requirement will receive a 10% BTC interest boost coupon.
The Bitcoin Core Project released a security advisory confirming a privacy vulnerability in the -privatebroadcast feature introduced in version 31.0.
the Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto officially announced that it generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds by selling about 600 BTC and related derivative positions, thereby repaying approximately $45 million in outstanding debt to Kraken. This move is expected to reduce annual financing costs by approximately $4 million.Following the transaction, the company signed a new loan term sheet with Kraken for the remaining 165 million USDT, with a principal of 105 million USDT deferred to June 30, 2027, and an annual interest rate that can be reduced to 7.75% upon meeting the Bitwise custodied wallet collateral threshold. Additionally, the company’s board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $25 million. Currently, the company still holds approximately 4,467 BTC on its balance sheet. Furthermore, according to a notice from Nasdaq, the company has regained compliance with listing requirements.
It is reported that Bybit Earn’s “Crazy Thursday” campaign has launched a new version this week, offering an up to 555% APY in BTC and a guaranteed 100% win rate for mystery boxes—users can win up to 555 USDT in rewards. This week’s promotion features an exclusive “555” bonus for new users, which can be unlocked in three simple steps: 1. Register and claim your task: Complete registration on the campaign page and claim the exclusive new-user task for Bybit Earn. 2. Invest to earn crypto: Subscribe to this week’s Crazy Thursday–exclusive investment product to enjoy an ultra-high APY of 555% in BTC. 3. Enter the lucky draw: After successful subscription, unlock the guaranteed 100% win-rate lucky draw. The draw features seven prize tiers, with the top prize being 555 USDT.
WEEX Exchange has launched the large-scale themed trading reward campaign “World Cup × Monopoly: Participate and Win $1 Million in USDT,” which runs until 23:59:59 (UTC+8) on July 20, covering the entire World Cup season. The campaign features low participation thresholds and highly engaging interactive gameplay: users can earn dice by completing tasks such as registration, depositing funds, trading futures and spot assets, consuming dice, and inviting friends to join. After rolling the dice, users advance across the game board according to the number shown; landing on specific squares entitles them to rewards including BTC, ETH, and USDT. Rolling dice to advance on the board and completing weekly trading tasks both accumulate points. Reaching designated point thresholds unlocks milestone rewards such as USDT, WXT tokens, fee discounts, and trial funds. Additionally, users can spend points to interact with World Cup matches—cheering for their favorite teams—and leverage small investments to earn even more points.
CryptoQuant’s latest report states that Bitcoin has fallen to a new low of $59,000 in this bear market cycle—only 9% above its realized price of $53,600—and is now approaching the historical bottom range of past bear markets from a valuation perspective.
According to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, who posted on X, Hedgeye is planning to launch a hedged Bitcoin ETF with the ticker symbol HBIT. This product will invest in a Bitcoin ETF and manage downside risk and generate returns by buying and selling call options.
According to CoinDesk, Michael Saylor and Bitcoin advocate Matthew Kratter have engaged in a public debate over whether Strategy’s (MSTR) latest round of Bitcoin purchases has diluted shareholders. The dispute centers on Strategy’s Bitcoin yield, which declined from 13.0% on June 1 to 12.8% on June 8 following the acquisition of 1,550 additional BTC. During the same period, the company’s Bitcoin holdings increased from 843,706 BTC to 845,256 BTC, while the diluted share count rose from 382.756 million to 384.180 million shares. Matthew Kratter contends that this shift indicates dilution in terms of “BTC per share.” Michael Saylor counters that Bitcoin yield is merely a narrow metric measuring “BTC per share” and fails to capture overall shareholder value creation. He notes that this transaction also added approximately $100 million in cash reserves, raising the company’s U.S. dollar reserves to roughly $1 billion—thus delivering net value accretion when viewed through a broader balance-sheet lens. The debate over how to interpret these metrics has sparked discussion among market participants. Some argue the company is “adjusting its metrics to fit its narrative,” while short sellers characterize this as a common corporate practice of “metric switching.”
Bybit’s latest options weekly report states that all four directional predictions for this week were fulfilled: BTC hit a low of $59,130—surpassing the prior target range of $65,000–$67,000. Opening last week at $73,760 and plunging to $59,130, BTC recorded its largest single-week decline since the FTX collapse (roughly −20%). It has since rebounded to $63,000. Three bearish catalysts recently converged: stronger-than-expected NFP data reigniting rate-hike expectations; SpaceX’s IPO siphoning liquidity; and Strategy selling BTC for the first time in four years. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a record net outflow of $1.7 billion for the week. ETH’s daily RSI plunged to a historic low of 12.78, while BTC’s daily RSI dropped to 15.45—raising the probability of a technical rebound, though trend reversal remains unconfirmed. DVOL surged from its historical low of 35 to 55 before retreating to 48; put options have already been profitably closed. Currently, chasing long positions is discouraged. BTC faces significant resistance between $63,000 and $65,000. Entry should await either the June 10 CPI release or DVOL falling back to 40—or until BTC convincingly closes above $65,000.
Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, released a research report stating that, based on multiple on-chain valuation metrics, Bitcoin’s current price is below its long-term average, indicating it is undervalued—though not to the same extent as previous cycle lows, such as those following the FTX collapse.
the U.S. Department of Justice stated in a press release that a 47-year-old resident of Newcastle, Washington, Geoffrey K. Auyeung, has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering.Geoffrey K. Auyeung assisted overseas scammers in transferring nearly $100 million in investment fraud proceeds through bank accounts and cryptocurrency exchanges. The scammers deceived victims into investing in the oil and gas industry, luring them to transfer funds into so-called escrow accounts. To facilitate this, Geoffrey K. Auyeung established at least nine entities to receive funds, which were then transferred overseas or exchanged for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and USDC via exchanges like Gemini, Coinbase, and BitStamp. Most of these cryptocurrencies were subsequently sent to Binance accounts controlled by individuals in Nigeria and Russia.Geoffrey K. Auyeung opened at least 81 bank accounts across 24 financial institutions and 19 accounts across 8 cryptocurrency exchanges, receiving a total of $97.1 million in wire transfers and deposits. Through his involvement in the scheme, he earned at least $4 million in commissions and received an additional $400,000 in commissions through accounts under his wife's name between August 2024 and December 2025. Auyeung pleaded guilty in February of this year. He will forfeit approximately $2.3 million seized from bank accounts and his home, an Audi SQ8, and has agreed to forfeit approximately $7.1 million worth of cryptocurrency. (The Block)