Iran shoots down US MQ-9 Reaper drone, Bitcoin drops below $73K as nearly $1B in crypto liquidations follow

Institutional inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs may signal growing confidence in crypto markets, potentially stabilizing and boosting asset prices. The post Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs see $48M inflows amid renewed institutional interest appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bitcoin’s path to $80K may hinge on THIS hidden trend appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.  The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index has experienced the longest-ever 50-day consecutive negative premium, according to Coinglass data. This indicates that institutions have been net sellers rather than aggressive buyers, or that institutional demand in the United States has been muted for a long time. Although a protracted negative premium frequently indicates short-term market weakness and cautious sentiment and does not always portend a long-term bearish trend. Source: CoinGlass Is another decline incoming? Meanwhile, the short-term average of Bitcoin’s Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) crossed below the longer-term average on the 2nd of June. This happened when the 30-day EMA was at 0.155 and the 100-day EMA stood at 0.215. Source: CryptoQuant Even though both averages are still above zero, indicating that the average holder is still making money, this bearish crossover indicates that

The accusation heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and reducing the probability of imminent diplomatic resolutions. The post Iran accuses US of violating Islamabad MOU amid peace process uncertainty appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post CFTC sues crypto pool operator over alleged $14M fraud appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The CFTC has sued a North Carolina man and his company over an alleged commodity pool fraud tied to crypto and futures trading. Summary CFTC says Argent Capital solicited $14.8 million while hiding losses from at least 60 investors. The complaint links Bitcoin, Ether, futures, options, false statements, registration failures, and alleged misused funds. The case lands as CFTC faces wider questions over crypto oversight, resources, and derivatives rules. In a July 7 press release, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said it filed a civil enforcement action against Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital Management LLC. The agency said the pool traded equity index futures, options on equity index futures, Bitcoin, Ether, and other crypto assets. The complaint says Vernon and Argent Capital solicited more than $14 million from at least 60 participants from March 2022 to February 2026. The CFT

CFTC sues Trevor Vernon and Argent Capital over alleged $14M crypto pool fraud involving Bitcoin, Ether, futures, and investor funds misuse.

The post New Hampshire Bitcoin bond heads to $100M public hearing appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. New Hampshire officials will review a proposed $100 million Bitcoin-backed bond at a public hearing on July 8, according to the Governor and Executive Council agenda.  Summary New Hampshire could clear a Bitcoin-backed bond using private collateral, not direct taxpayer funding exposure. Moody’s Ba2 rating places the deal below investment grade as Bitcoin volatility remains central risk. The July hearing follows New Hampshire’s earlier Bitcoin reserve law and November bond approval decision. The item sits under the state’s Business Finance Authority, which approved the structure in November 2025. The proposed taxable revenue bonds would support NH CleanSpark Borrower Trust 2026-1, a New Hampshire investment trust tied to Bitcoin acquisition. The agenda says the proceeds would help finance Bitcoin purchases and cover expenses linked to issuing the bonds. Bond uses private collateral The

New Hampshire weighs $100M Bitcoin-backed bonds as officials review approval, taxpayer safeguards, Moody’s rating, and BTC volatility risks

The post Gold edges higher as cautious USD bulls eye Fed and Iran risks appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher during the Asian session on Wednesday and, for now, seems to have snapped a two-day losing streak after falling to sub-$4,100 levels, or the weekly trough touched the previous day. The US Dollar (USD) struggles to build on a modest uptick as bulls turn cautious ahead of the release of the June FOMC meeting Minutes. This is seen as a key factor acting as a tailwind for the bullion. The fundamental backdrop, however, warrants some caution before confirming that the pullback from levels just above the $4,200 mark, or a two-week high set on Monday, has run its course. The US military launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday following reports of attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, jeopardizing the already fragile ceasefire. Traders were quick to price in the geopolitical risk premium amid concerns about a further escalation