Analysts: Strong hands continue accumulating Bitcoin during the downturn, with large holders' positions reaching a new all-time high.

According to ChainCatcher, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated on X that during the current market correction, large investors holding more than 1 Bitcoin have been consistently adding to their positions amid falling prices. Their total Bitcoin holdings have reached a new all-time high, exceeding 16.8 million BTC, reflecting strengthening long-term allocation demand and further underscoring the institutionalization trend of Bitcoin as an asset. Data shows that these investors’ holdings continue to rise, suggesting market participants are increasingly favoring long-term asset allocation over short-term trading.

ChainCatcher16:42

Bitwise: Three Institutions, Three Answers—Where Is the Bottom of the Crypto Market?

Original author: Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Over the past two weeks, three crypto research firms I have long followed—aside from Bitwise—have all published in-depth reports exploring the same question: Has the crypto market already hit bottom? · Galaxy Digital: Bitcoin has not yet reached its bottom; data points to a potential bottoming range · NYDIG: What factors are currently suppressing Bitcoin’s price action · Standard Chartered: The market bottom is already in All three reports are detailed, data-rich, and feature comprehensive logical analyses, making them well worth reading in full. But if you’re looking for a

BlockBeatsJun 17 16:40

Strategy: The company's Bitcoin reserves are sufficient to cover 32 years of dividend payments.

PANews reported on June 18 that Strategy posted on X platform stating its Bitcoin reserves are sufficient to cover 32 years of dividend payments. Critics, including economist Peter Schiff, argue that this calculation ignores the potential price suppression from Bitcoin sales, the assumption of flat prices, and new obligations arising from fresh share issuance. Supporters, however, emphasize the company's substantial reserve size and Bitcoin’s recent 7% price increase. According to prior reports, as of June 14, 2026, Strategy held a total of 846,842 Bitcoins, with an aggregate acquisition cost of approximately $64.07 billion.

PANews09:40

France will cease issuing certifications for products that do not implement quantum-safe encryption technology.

PANews, June 18 — According to Reuters, France's cybersecurity agency ANSSI stated on Tuesday that it will cease certifying security products lacking post-quantum cryptography capabilities starting in 2027 and recommended that businesses procure only quantum-safe products by 2030. ANSSI certification is mandatory for French government agencies and critical infrastructure operators, and this move will effectively phase out legacy encryption systems.

PANews09:08

a16z crypto: The cryptocurrency industry has entered an era of 'seeing is believing.'

Author: Paul Cafiero, Head of Communications and Partnerships at a16z crypto; Source: a16z crypto; Compiled by: Shaw, Jinse Finance For decades, the technology industry has consistently garnered public recognition and external acclaim through a steady stream of novel ideas. The startup community’s acronym MVP—short for “Minimum Viable Product”—happens to be identical to the nickname of New York Knicks NBA star Jalen Brunson. Yet over the past decade, and especially in recent years, the tech industry has undergone a profound transformation: merely possessing a minimum viable product, a brilliant idea, and a top-tier team is no longer sufficient to impress the outside world.

Jinse Finance09:07

CME Group will sue the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to oppose its approval of cryptocurrency perpetual futures.

According to CNBC, outgoing CME Group CEO Terrence Duffy stated that CME Group will sue the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over the agency's recent approval of crypto perpetual contracts.

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