In Bitcoin news today, Franklin Templeton filed two new exchange-traded funds with the SEC on June 18, 2026, that would automatically convert US stock dividends into Bitcoin exposure, a structure that effectively turns every quarterly payout from Apple, Microsoft, or ExxonMobil into a rules-based Bitcoin DCA purchase. The filing arrives precisely as Bitcoin on-chain activity
The same bets that won millions in the promotional clips incurred losses for traders in reality. Recent findings by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) have revealed shocking details about the promotional content of the prediction platform, Polymarket. As reported, the majority of the winning bets that drove the platform’s viral growth were staged on
Strive has purchased 759 Bitcoin for roughly $50 million, recording its largest weekly acquisition in months and surpassing Strategy’s latest BTC purchase. Summary Strive bought 759 BTC for roughly $50 million, increasing its holdings to 19,864 Bitcoin. The weekly purchase exceeded Strategy’s 520 BTC acquisition, a rare lead over the largest corporate holder. Backed by
Michael Saylor posted Strategy’s well-known Orange Dots Bitcoin acquisition tracker on X with a single caption, “Looks better with more dots”, and traders took less than an hour to decode it as a preview of another corporate Bitcoin buy. The post follows a confirmed ~$100 million BTC purchase for the week of June 8–14 and
At current staking levels, the proposal could channel as much as 76,000 ETH ($131.6 million) into ecosystem development. A new Ethereum funding proposal would allow validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards toward ecosystem development if a majority of validators agree to the change. The idea has reopened debate over how Ethereum
President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders designed to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare federal agencies for the potential security risks posed by future quantum machines. Summary Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and prepare agencies for future encryption risks. The orders direct intelligence officials to assess
Bitcoin (BTC) is currently consolidating around the mid-$64,000 range after experiencing a sharp correction earlier this month. Recent price movements indicate a struggle between long-term accumulation and weaker short-term sentiment. Investors are now seeking the best crypto to buy. While ETF inflows have slowed, earlier institutional outflows and macroeconomic uncertainty have put pressure on the
Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of crypto asset manager 250 Digital, adding new cryptocurrency investment strategies to its platform as the firm manages $1.78 trillion in assets worldwide. Summary Franklin Templeton has completed its acquisition of 250 Digital and launched a new crypto-focused division called Franklin Crypto. The asset manager continues expanding across crypto
In Morgan Stanley ETF news, the asset manager filed amended S-1 registration statements with the SEC on June 18, 2026, for spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, both priced at a 0.14% annual sponsor fee, undercutting every existing US competitor in both categories. The filings also introduce staking provisions that turn these into yield-generating instruments rather
Here’s the scenario in which BTC could plunge to $24,000. Diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States showed early signs of progress after senior officials from both countries held talks in Switzerland. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan said the discussions were constructive, as both sides agreed to a 60-day timeline to secure a