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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto theft does not always start with a hacked exchange or a broken smart contract. Sometimes it starts with a copied wallet address. Microsoft Threat Intelligence has detailed a Windows malware campaign tracked as Trojan:Win32/CryptoBandits.A, describing a clipper that can spread through removable drives, watch the clipboard, and swap crypto addresses before a victim sends funds. TL;DR Microsoft has detailed a Windows-focused crypto clipper campaign known as CryptoBandits. The malware can spread through USB drives by replacing documents with malicious shortcut files. It monitors copied wallet…

Joerg Hiller Jun 19, 2026 20:04 On June 18, the United States lifted its blockade of Iran and tankers resumed moving through the Strait of Hormuz as a tentative war-ending deal took hold. US lifts Iran blockade, Polymarket puts no US-Iran meeting by June 30 at 40% US Lifts Iran Blockade: Polymarket Pushes “No US-Iran Meeting by June 30” Up to 40.25% After Khamenei Backs Direct Talks The US lifted its blockade of Iran on June 18 as a tentative agreement to end the war took effect, and Iran’s supreme leader publicly backed…

I’ve been watching the crypto markets for over a decade, and one thing I’ve learned is that when something looks too clever, it usually is. Strategy’s preferred stock — ticker $STRC — just hit its lowest price ever. Not a dip. Not a correction. An all-time low.And I think a lot of people don’t fully understand what they’re looking at here.Let me break it down from the beginning, because this story is bigger than one stock hitting $82.First: What Is Strategy (Formerly MicroStrategy)?If you’re new to this space, here’s the short version.Strategy — which most people still call MicroStrategy —…

Bitcoin has traded below the estimated cost to mine it for five straight months, according to JPMorgan analysts, leaving roughly one in five miners unprofitable and pushing publicly listed operators to sell a record volume of coins. In a client note circulated this week, analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said bitcoin mining economics have “worsened” in 2026. JPMorgan places the current all-in production cost of bitcoin at about $78,000, a figure derived from electricity, hardware depreciation, and overhead expenses across public miners.  With bitcoin trading near $63,000, the gap between spot price and breakeven has created a sustained…

Joerg Hiller Jun 19, 2026 18:08 Binance Pay offers crypto users a seamless way to send Father’s Day gifts globally, leveraging its expanding payment network. Binance Pay is tapping into the upcoming Father’s Day holiday with a unique offering: users can send gifts globally using cryptocurrency. The feature allows crypto enthusiasts to make cross-border transactions without the friction of high fees or currency conversion issues, leveraging Binance Pay’s zero-transaction-fee model for crypto-to-crypto payments. This initiative comes at a time when Binance Pay is doubling down on expanding its global footprint. In May 2026,…

U.S. traders finally touched a regulated path to Bitcoin perpetuals — and almost immediately, the ground shifted under their feet.On May 29, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved KalshiEX’s BTCPERP as a futures contract and, the same day, issued staff interpretive and no‑action relief touching certain crypto perpetuals and FCM margin practices. Less than three weeks later, multiple outlets reported that CME Group sued the CFTC, arguing the agency misclassified perpetual-style instruments as futures rather than swaps.With Kalshi’s Bitcoin perpetual live and reportedly attracting brisk volumes, the core question is no longer whether there’s demand — it’s whether…

Nigerians moving money across borders are quietly switching to dollar-pegged stablecoins. The reason is simple: fees, speed, and access. In corridors where moving $200 can attract painful charges, dollar tokens are offering a faster, often cheaper path to support families, pay suppliers, and hedge local currency swings.This article breaks down how stablecoin remittances work in practice, what they really cost versus banks and money-transfer operators (MTOs), which networks people actually use, and the risks to manage before you hit send. Youll also see where regulators stand and how to avoid common mistakes.Quick Answer Editor’s note: P2P spreads tightened on TRC0…

TL;DR 24X National Exchange has filed a proposed SEC rule change tied to tokenized securities trading. The proposal would allow eligible securities, including Russell 1000 stocks and certain ETFs, to trade in tokenized form through a DTC pilot program. The filing is still a proposal, not an approval or live product, but it shows how traditional equity markets are moving closer to blockchain settlement rails. 24X National Exchange has put another tokenization proposal in front of US regulators, adding to the growing push to bring traditional securities onto blockchain-linked market infrastructure. The exchange’s proposed rule change, listed as SR-24X-2026-20 in…

Apple just cracked open a new channel in Brazil: developers can now use alternative app marketplaces and process in-app payments for digital goods outside Apple’s In‑App Purchase system. For crypto builders, it raises a concrete question: are stablecoin apps finally getting a straightforward path to mobile distribution?The rules are specific to Brazil and ship with platform support starting on iOS 26.5, according to Apple’s developer documentation. They come with a fresh fee matrix and review workflows that will shape how wallets, exchanges, and NFT storefronts architect their mobile funnels.This piece unpacks what changed, what it may enable for stablecoin apps,…

XRP is testing one of the most important support levels of the past several weeks, and it is barely holding on.The $1.13 level on the weekly chart has acted as crucial support for XRP over the past one to two weeks. Right now, the price is right up against that line, and the longer-term bearish trend has still not been reversed, meaning the pressure remains to the downside.What Happens If $1.13 BreaksIf XRP confirms a break below $1.13 and fails to recover back above it, the next major target sits between $0.90 and $1.00. That zone would mark a significant…