Month: June 2026

In this week’s edition of The Protocol Newsletter, we’re looking at the state of the Ethereum layer-2 ecosystem....

TSMC’s Arizona expansion underscores the strategic importance of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, boosting local economies and tech innovation. The post TSMC CEO says Arizona land parcels will meet needs for next decade appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

The rise of trillion-dollar ETFs underscores a shift towards passive investing, raising concerns about market stability and active management viability. The post Vanguard celebrates launch of world’s first trillion-dollar ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bitcoin’s volatility amid geopolitical tensions highlights its sensitivity to global events, impacting investor sentiment and market stability. The post Bitcoin tests $62K amid Middle East tensions, market stress appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Hayes’ strategic asset liquidation highlights the potential volatility and shifting investor focus amid an anticipated AI IPO surge. The post Arthur Hayes dumps HYPE and NEAR in profit-taking move ahead of crowded IPO calendar appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Arthur Hayes said he dumped his HYPE and NEAR holdings after warning markets may peak before September and AI IPOs could drain liquidity....

Peter Schiff says Bitmine Immersion (NYSE:BMNR) is “borrowing a page from Saylor’s Ponzi playbook” after filing to raise $300 million through preferred shares to buy more Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). 3 Million Shares At 9.5% Yield Filing With NYSE Under BMNP Bitmine filed with the SEC to offer 3 million...

The incident may destabilize Iran’s leadership, heightening regional tensions and impacting global political and economic stability. The post Iranian foreign minister claims presence during strike that killed Khamenei appeared first on Crypto Briefing....

Bitmine’s chairman told a Paris conference ether would 50x from here on AI and corporate validators. Here’s how supply schedule, the ETH-to-bitcoin ratio history and the actual breakdown of staked ether look at those levels....

Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Cardano and Input Output Global, sparked one of the most uncomfortable public debates in the blockchain’s history this week — warning in a video posted on YouTube that the second half of 2026 will bring a wave of project failures, forced consolidation, and DeFi shutdowns...