Crypto
Crypto Markets Recap: What Happened in the Fourth Week of June 2026
A look at the key crypto market developments from the fourth week of June 2026, as tracked and summarized by Sanbase's weekly briefing series.
By Jordan Blake2 min read
Jordan Blake
Crypto & Markets Analyst
Jordan breaks down crypto markets and digital assets for everyday readers.
Crypto
ESMA Orders Unauthorised Crypto Firms to Exit EU After MiCA Deadline
Europe's markets regulator is telling crypto firms that missed the MiCA authorisation deadline to stop offering services to EU customers and begin winding down operations.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Bitcoin Near $60K as Investors Debate Whether the 4-Year Cycle Still Holds
Bitcoin is hovering near $60,000 as traders and analysts argue over whether the cryptocurrency's historic 4-year cycle still drives price action or institutions have rewritten the rules.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Stablecoin Supply Reaches $315B Amid Risk-Off Pressure on Ether
The total stablecoin market has climbed to $315 billion as cautious sentiment among crypto investors continues to drag on Ether prices.
By Jordan Blake2 min read
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Bitcoin Drops Below $60K as Crypto Market Sees $895M Liquidated
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 triggering a wave of forced selling across crypto markets, with $895 million in positions liquidated in a sharp sell-off.
By Jordan Blake2 min read
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SBI Holdings to Acquire Crypto Exchange Bitbank for $289M
Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has agreed to buy crypto exchange Bitbank for $289 million, marking one of Japan's biggest crypto sector deals.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Senators Call for Probe Into Alleged Secret Trump-Emirati Crypto Deal
U.S. senators are demanding a formal investigation into reports of a secret cryptocurrency deal between Trump and the UAE, insisting officials testify under oath.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Bitcoin Live Trading Meets Mortgage Advice in New Crypto Content Wave
Live crypto and gold trading sessions are increasingly paired with personal finance topics like mortgage advice, reflecting a broader shift in how retail traders consume financial content.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Crypto Thefts Driven by Human Error, Not Smart Contract Bugs
Most cryptocurrency theft traces back to off-chain human and operational failures rather than vulnerabilities in smart contract code, according to Pluang.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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CoinShares Study Exposes Crypto Knowledge Gap Among UK Advisers
A new CoinShares report finds UK financial advisers have a significant blind spot around crypto assets, raising questions about client guidance quality.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Bitcoin Holds Near $62,400 as Bears Retreat but Bulls Stay Quiet
Bitcoin is trading around $62,400 as selling pressure begins to ease, but weak buying demand is keeping the market in a tight consolidation range.
By Jordan Blake3 min read
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Crypto Winter in June: What's Behind the Market's June Chill
June has brought a cold snap to crypto markets while Elon Musk endures a turbulent stretch, with both stories converging around uncertainty in digital assets.
By Jordan Blake2 min read