Author: John Smith

MetaMask has launched an early access version of Agent Wallet, a new non-custodial product that allows AI agents to execute crypto transactions under user-defined controls across Ethereum-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. Summary MetaMask has launched Agent Wallet, allowing AI agents to execute trades, swaps, and other on-chain transactions under user-defined controls. Every transaction is simulated and screened by Blockaid, with risky activity requiring additional user approval before execution. According to a press release shared with crypto.news, the wallet is designed for autonomous agents that can carry out tasks such as token swaps, perpetual futures trading, liquidity provisioning, and prediction market activity…

For most of Bitcoin’s history, the threat of quantum computers breaking its cryptography was a distant, theoretical worry, the kind of thing dismissed with “by the time that happens, we will have fixed it.” In 2026, the fixing has begun. Summary Bitcoin developers introduced BIP 360, the network’s first quantum-resistant address proposal, as part of a long-term plan to protect funds from future quantum computing threats. A companion proposal, BIP 361, would require vulnerable coins to move to new addresses and could permanently freeze inactive holdings, including coins widely believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto. The proposals have opened a…

While the crypto market burned through the early days of June 2026, a quieter but consequential fight was unfolding in Washington.  Summary The Senate has already banned senators and staff from trading on prediction markets. House lawmakers want to add prediction-market restrictions to a broader congressional stock-trading ban. Lawmakers can possess private information and directly influence the outcomes these markets price. Polymarket and Kalshi support the restrictions as a way to strengthen market credibility. Congress is moving to ban its own members from betting on crypto prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, the platforms that let users trade contracts on…

Josh Swihart has detailed Zcash’s emergency response to a vulnerability that could have enabled unlimited counterfeit ZEC creation, as the token has recovered more than 41% from its post-disclosure low. Summary Zcash deployed a soft fork and a hard fork to fix a critical Orchard vulnerability that could have enabled unlimited counterfeit ZEC creation. Josh Swihart said mining pools and exchanges reviewed the emergency code changes, with ViaBTC and Foundry helping coordinate the response. ZEC has recovered more than 41% from its June 5 low after the vulnerability was patched and Orchard transactions were restored. According to Josh Swihart, founder…

BTCTOP CEO Jiang Zhuoer has pushed back against fears that Strategy could become a major Bitcoin seller if the market falls further. Summary Jiang Zhuoer said Strategy has little reason to damage its “never selling Bitcoin” image. He argued a Bitcoin drop to $30,000 would keep Strategy’s leverage near manageable levels. The comments follow fresh concerns over STRC dividends, funding pressure, and Strategy’s Bitcoin sale. In a post on X, Jiang said he does not believe Strategy will “substantially net sell BTC.” He argued that the company still has a strong reason to protect its public image as a long-term…

HTX has delisted USD1, the stablecoin issued by Trump-linked World Liberty Financial, after the exchange said WLFI froze certain on-chain addresses linked to the platform. Summary HTX removed USD1 after wallet addresses linked to the exchange were frozen. World Liberty Financial cited sanctions compliance controls. HTX said user USD1 balances will convert to USDT at a 1:1 rate. The move adds to Justin Sun’s dispute with the Trump-linked crypto project. The exchange, associated with crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, said the freeze limited the movement of assets tied to those addresses. HTX said it removed USD1 to protect user assets and…

David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO emeritus, says XRP Ledger utility is moving beyond its early role in payments as enterprises test wider blockchain-based finance. Summary David Schwartz says XRP Ledger use is expanding from payments into tokenized real-world financial assets. RLUSD’s multichain rollout gives XRPL developers more liquidity for tokenization, payments, and DeFi products. XRPL activity rose in Q1 as tokenized assets gained traction despite weaker XRP market performance. His comments came in a recent “XRP in One Minute” session, where he said the network is being used for tokenized assets and may later support tokenized securities, stocks, money market funds,…

Bitcoin traders are watching a tense derivatives setup after on-chain analyst Maartunn pointed to a drop in BTC price while open interest moved higher. Summary Bitcoin’s price fell while open interest climbed, showing traders added leverage during market weakness. Rising open interest during a selloff can raise liquidation risk if price moves sharply. Crypto.news reported Bitcoin fell below $60,000 as liquidations crossed $1.7 billion. The setup suggests traders are adding new futures positions while Bitcoin remains under pressure. That can raise short-term risk because crowded leverage often makes price moves faster in both directions. Bitcoin price falls as open interest…

XRP traded near $1.16 on June 7 after a sharp weekly selloff pushed the token close to the $1.00 area. The move gave traders a short-term rebound, but the wider trend remains weak. Summary XRP rebounded near $1.16, but weekly and monthly losses still show weak market structure. Egrag Crypto says XRP still follows his blue path, despite near-term support pressure. ETF inflows offer relief, but XRP needs $1.36 to confirm stronger upside momentum. Crypto.news price data showed XRP gained about 6.21% in 24 hours, while it stayed down 12.8% over seven days and 16.16% over the past month. The…

The GENIUS Act is moving into a key rulemaking stage as digital dollar users and stablecoin issuers face a June 9, 2026 deadline for comments on FinCEN and OFAC proposals. Summary FinCEN and OFAC comments close June 9 for GENIUS Act stablecoin compliance rules. The proposed rule treats permitted stablecoin issuers as financial institutions under Bank Secrecy Act rules. Crypto.news reported banks want comment periods paused until primary stablecoin rules become clearer. The post shared by Digital Perspectives cited June 9 for FinCEN-OFAC comments and July 18, 2026 for full rules. The dates place stablecoin compliance back at the center…