Author: John Smith

Former Ethereum Foundation contributor Trent Van Epps has warned that Ethereum could face a core development funding gap within the next three to nine months.  Summary Van Epps says Ethereum core development may need about $30 million yearly to remain stable. He links the pressure to EF spending cuts and the Client Incentive Program’s expiry now. Protocol Guild and new institutions are presented as possible routes for future Ethereum support funding. In a new article, he said the network may enter a “slow-burning funding crisis” as the Foundation reduces spending and a major client funding program ends. Van Epps worked…

Ireland has identified crypto assets as a “very significant” money laundering and terrorism financing risk and has committed to introducing industry standards governing crypto-related sources of funds by the second half of 2027. Summary Ireland has classified crypto assets as a major money laundering and terrorism financing risk in its latest assessment. Authorities plan to introduce new standards for crypto-related sources of funds by the second half of 2027. The report comes as regulators worldwide tighten oversight of digital asset firms and compliance controls. According to Ireland’s Department of Finance, the policy forms part of an implementation plan released alongside…

Malta’s financial regulator has proposed a new legal category for decentralized autonomous organizations as part of a consultation on how decentralized finance could be regulated under the European Union’s crypto framework. Summary Malta’s MFSA has proposed a new “software-based organization” category that would include DAOs and other DeFi entities. The regulator said many DeFi projects may not qualify as fully decentralized under MiCA due to concentrated governance. The consultation comes as EU regulators review DeFi oversight ahead of MiCA’s July 1, 2026, enforcement deadline. According to a discussion paper published by the Malta Financial Services Authority on June 12, the…

Morgan Stanley has updated its proposed Ethereum and Solana exchange-traded funds with a staking structure that would allow 95% of staking rewards to remain within the trusts while charging a 0.14% annual sponsor fee. Summary Morgan Stanley amended its Ethereum and Solana ETF filings to include staking and a 0.14% annual fee. The proposed structure would keep 95% of staking rewards inside the trusts, with 5% paid to service providers. Ethereum filing data shows a 3.64 million ETH validator queue, implying a staking activation wait of about 63 days. According to amended S-1 registration statements filed by Morgan Stanley, both…

Iran has suspended a 60-day negotiation process with the United States less than 24 hours after signing a new agreement, while warning that Israeli strikes could trigger a renewed Strait of Hormuz blockade. Summary Iran suspended a 60-day negotiation process with the U.S. less than 24 hours after signing a new agreement. Tehran accused Washington of violating the deal after Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. Iran warned that further escalation could lead to retaliatory strikes and another Strait of Hormuz blockade. According to The Hormuz Letter, citing reports from Fars and Al-Mayadeen, Tehran halted the entire negotiation framework less…

Peter Schiff has accused Michael Saylor of misleading investors in Strategy’s STRC preferred stock, as the security has fallen roughly 15% below its $100 par value. Summary Peter Schiff claimed STRC investors may have legal grounds against Michael Saylor if risks were not properly disclosed. STRC fell to a record low of $82.53, intensifying concerns over Strategy’s dividend obligations and funding model. QCP warned Strategy’s liquidity may support dividends for only 7.5 months, while insider sales added to investor scrutiny. In a series of X posts on June 18, the longtime Bitcoin critic argued that some retirees and income-focused investors…

Lite Strategy has invested $1 million in Litecoin Layer-2 developer ZK Innovations, extending its involvement beyond LTC accumulation and into infrastructure tied to the cryptocurrency’s future development. Summary Lite Strategy invested $1 million in LitVM, a Layer-2 project bringing smart contracts to Litecoin. The deal gives Lite Strategy governance rights and potential exposure to future LitVM tokens. Santiment data showed Litecoin whale wallets rising despite weak transaction activity and recent price declines. According to Lite Strategy, the funding gives the Nasdaq-listed company governance participation rights in the project and the opportunity to acquire a portion of LitVM’s future network tokens.…

A Strategy director has sold nearly $9 million worth of company shares over the past three months as pressure on the firm’s preferred stock offerings and concerns over future dividend funding continue to weigh on MSTR. Summary Strategy director Jarrod Patten has sold nearly $9 million worth of MSTR shares over the past three months. QCP estimates Strategy has about 7.5 months of liquidity to support preferred stock dividend payments. Bernstein maintained its $450 MSTR price target despite the stock falling roughly 31% over the past month. According to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy…

Solana has fallen more than 6% from its June 15 high after a rejection at a major resistance zone, combined with a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook, pushed traders into risk-off positioning. Summary Solana fell more than 6% after failing to reclaim the key $75–$76 resistance zone and amid Fed-driven risk-off sentiment. CoinGlass data shows major liquidation clusters between $74 and $76, while support is concentrated near $65–$66. A break below $70 could expose June lows around $62, with the $60 area emerging as the next major downside target. According to data from crypto.news, Solana (SOL) dropped from a recent peak…

Every crypto trade comes down to a choice between two basic order types: take the price now, or name your price and wait. Understanding the difference, and the stop-loss and slippage that come with it, is the foundation of trading without losing money to your own mistakes. Summary Market orders prioritize immediate execution, while limit orders execute only at a user specified price. Slippage can affect trade execution prices, especially in volatile or low liquidity markets. Stop loss orders help cap potential losses by automatically exiting a position when a preset price level is reached. Placing a crypto trade comes…