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In brief Two individuals believed to be senior members of AudiA6’s money laundering organization were arrested in the Republic of Georgia. The individuals are allegedly responsible for laundering some $389 million in Bitcoin linked to criminal activities. The coordinated investigation led to blocked Telegram accounts, seized crypto, and a seizure notice on the group’s website. Two individuals allegedly responsible for the laundering of more than $389 million worth of Bitcoin for the AudiA6 crypto money laundering organization were arrested and charged in the Republic of Georgia on Wednesday. The pair, Ruslan Igorevich Tkachuk, 37, and Alexander Vladimirovich Ledenev, 25, were both…

BitGo, an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank, has introduced Lightning Earn, a new product that allows corporate bitcoin treasury companies and institutional allocators to deploy their bitcoin as liquidity on the Lightning Network and earn bitcoin-denominated routing fees. The offering is built on an integration with Amboss Technologies’ Rails product, a Lightning infrastructure platform that enables participants to capture routing fees by routing payments and leasing liquidity across the network. BitGo, a subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO), said the integration gives institutional clients access to Lightning Network infrastructure without sacrificing custody or governance standards. Through the BitGo-Amboss integration,…

Hungary is dismantling the restrictive digital asset framework introduced under former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a policy overhaul that will decriminalize crypto trading and eliminate the prison sentences that had driven major platforms from the country, government spokesperson Anita Kobol said Thursday, according to Bloomberg.  The rollback marks a full reversal of legislation that took effect July 1, 2025, after parliament passed rules criminalizing the use of unlicensed exchanges and certain unauthorized high-value crypto transactions.  Those transactions — ranging between 50 million Hungarian forints (roughly $162,000) and 500 million forints (roughly $1.62 million) — subjected individuals to prison terms of…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Hedgeye has filed for a “Hedged Bitcoin” ETF that would combine exposure to spot ETFs with an options overlay designed to reduce volatility and manage downside risk. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart flagged the filing on X, calling it a new attempt to package BTC exposure in a more defensive wrapper. “WOAH — NEW: Hedgeye ‘Hedged Bitcoin’ ETF was just filed,” Seyffart wrote. He added that, according to the filing, the product would “hold spot Bitcoin ETFs and use options strategies to reduce vol and downside risk.”…

In brief U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have shed $2.1B in June, pacing May’s $2.4B total outflows. Net assets declined $33B from $109B to $77B in the past month, in line with Bitcoin’s 27% drop. Analysts argued that the pace of ETF outflows is “exhausting rather than building,” but offered differing views on what could turn things around. The crypto market outlook remains gloomy as spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to bleed against a challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.Bitcoin ETFs have shed $2.1 billion in June so far, pacing May’s $2.4 billion outflows, according to SoSoValue data. Wednesday’s $214 million outflow shows…

Nakamoto Inc. (Nasdaq: NAKA), a Nashville-based Bitcoin operating company, announced today a set of capital structure initiatives that include a $45 million debt reduction, a loan refinancing with extended maturities, and a $25 million share repurchase authorization.  Shares of NAKA briefly climbed 20% on the news, at the time of writing. The company retired $45 million in outstanding debt through the repayment of a portion of its loan with Payward Interactive, Inc., doing business as Kraken. Nakamoto funded the repayment by selling approximately 600 Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related derivative positions, which generated approximately $48 million in net proceeds.  The transaction leaves…

Public Bitcoin treasury holdings posted another strong month in May, with companies across sectors adding or disclosing 51,045 BTC before sales, or 43,557 BTC net, according to BitcoinTreasuries.net’s May 2026 Corporate Adoption Report.  At the May 31 price of $73,579.69 per coin, those net additions were worth $3.2 billion — extending a months-long accumulation streak even as Bitcoin sat roughly 42% below its all-time high. Strategy maintained its position at the top of the leaderboard, acquiring 25,404 BTC in May and holding the No. 1 spot among all public companies by Bitcoin treasury size. But its dominance drew more scrutiny…

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. And check out our new daily news show covering all of the top stories in 5 minutes, downloadable on Apple Pod or Spotify.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors rebound 2-3% from lows; BTC back to $63k Citadel warns of AI token spend dropping ahead of SpaceX IPO Tether leads $1.4B round for robotics company Neura Mastercard launches AI Agent payments with Coinbase & Ripple Solana sponsors World Series of Poker ? Citadel Flags AI Cost Squeeze as Mega-IPOs…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The SpaceX IPO (Initial Public Offering) has quickly become one of the most talked-about developments in the financial markets, and Bitcoin is not left out of the conversation. As the market gets ready to usher in what is expected to be a new beginning, the conversation has revolved around what this would mean for Bitcoin and the crypto market, given that the American company is currently one of the largest corporate holders of BTC worldwide. What To Expect With The SpaceX IPO The SpaceX IPO is expected…

In brief Bitcoin moved closer to its realized price, or the average cost basis, for market participants last week as it fell below $60,000. The marker has typically been a key structural point for market bottoms, CryptoQuant said. However, demand is fading and not ready to support price growth, highlighted by significant outflows from Bitcoin ETFs. As Bitcoin fell below $60,000 last week for the first time since 2024, it may have moved closer to finding a bear market bottom—but there is not enough demand to sustain price growth, according to a new report from analytics firm CryptoQuant. According to the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure South Korea’s national police launched a special multi-agency task force just weeks ago to go after crypto-based money laundering. Now they have a new partner in that fight. Building Investigative Muscle Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korean National Police Agency on Wednesday, a deal aimed at strengthening the KNPA’s ability to investigate virtual asset crimes. The agreement will give South Korean investigators access to personalized training content, professional certification programs, and hands-on practical instruction developed by Chainalysis. The partnership comes at…

In brief Botanix disclosed plans to wind down its Bitcoin-based layer-2 network, asking users to withdraw funds. The project said it didn’t achieve significant product market fit, while generating lackluster fees. Botanix Labs raised $8.5 million in 2024, a round that saw participation from several Bitcoin influencers. Botanix asked users to withdraw funds on Wednesday, disclosing plans to wind down its Bitcoin-based layer-2 network less than a year after it debuted.The project, which combined elements of Ethereum’s design with crypto’s oldest network, warned users that their funds would become unrecoverable after July 9. At the same time, Botanix shared a…

In brief MIT researchers tracked 67 participants over four weeks using an AI-powered misinformation detection system. Accuracy improved by 21% during AI-assisted sessions, while unassisted performance later fell by 15.3 percentage points. The study comes as social media platforms, including X, work to crack down on AI-generated war footage. People using AI to evaluate the accuracy of news stories may become less effective at spotting misinformation on their own, according to new research from MIT’s Media Lab.According to MIT researchers, the study comes as AI chatbots are increasingly being used to verify information online, raising questions about whether the tools…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Zcash (ZEC) is making a push to restore confidence in its privacy-focused network after a major exploit scare triggered a sharp market selloff. Following a more than 50% price crash in ZEC, developers moved quickly to patch the network vulnerability. They are now proposing a new system designed to help users independently verify the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply and solidify the network’s security protocols. Zcash Price Rebounds After Exploit Scare and Iron Wood Proposal Last week, Zcash suffered a steep decline of more than 50%, falling to $250…

June 10, 2026 – Mahe, Seychelles Whale.io has launched native prediction markets for the 2026 World Cup, giving players direct access to match betting backed by a combined $90,000 prize pool – including a $40,000 USDT raffle and five weeks of $10,000 weekly sports tournaments. Whale.io is giving users the chance to turn their football knowledge into real rewards with a seamless, on-platform prediction experience. This launch brings new betting markets on World Cup 2026 matches directly into the Whale.io ecosystem. Whether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned predictor, you can now engage with the biggest football event in…