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Ethereum is returning to privacy-focused development. Developers in the Ethereum ecosystem are discussing a new token standard called pERC-20. It would allow users to hold and transfer tokens without publicly revealing balances, transaction amounts, or counterparties. Unlike traditional ERC-20 tokens, pERC-20 assets would function as encrypted cryptographic "notes." However, the total token supply would remain publicly visible, allowing the network to verify that no hidden token issuance is taking place. The renewed focus on privacy comes amid the emergence of solutions such as STRK20. The goal is expanding beyond private transfers toward confidential DeFi, including private swaps, staking, lending, and other on-chain financial activities.

CryptoQuant sees a potential bottom for Bitcoin around $53,600. $53,600 corresponds to Bitcoin's current realized price. The firm stated that demand for Bitcoin remains extremely weak, having declined by approximately 652,000 BTC over the past week. At the same time, realized losses by holders over the last 30 days are still below the capitulation levels typically seen at historical market bottoms.

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$62,743 ETH ≈$1,645 SOL ≈$65.39 BNB ≈$598 XRP ≈$1.11 Market cap ≈$2.16T Fear & Greed Index: 16 (“Extreme fear”) Altseason Index: 47

Toncoin will officially become Gram on June 15 The TON community has completed voting on renaming the network's native token from Toncoin (TON) to Gram (GRAM). The proposal was approved by 81.2% of participants, according to the official Toncoin channel. The rebranding will take effect on June 15 at 15:00 MSK. The blockchain's name will remain The Open Network (TON). Only the token's name, ticker, and logo will change. No action is required from token holders. Any offers to "swap" or "convert" TON into GRAM are scams. Balances, addresses, smart contracts, NFTs, staking positions, and DeFi positions will remain unchanged. Exchanges and ecosystem projects are expected to update the ticker simultaneously on June 15. The full transition to the new branding is expected to be completed by June 22. Pavel Durov first announced plans to restore the Gram name on June 1. According to him, this is a "return to the roots," as Gram was the original name of the token in the early version of the Telegram Open Network project and its 2018 ICO, which raised approximately $1.7 billion before being halted following action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

More than half of all Bitcoin is now underwater. Over 50% of the circulating Bitcoin supply was purchased at prices above the current market price. According to K33, similar conditions have historically appeared shortly before major bear-market bottoms. In 2011, 2018, and 2022, Bitcoin reached its cycle low within about a month after this signal emerged. However, before reversing, the price still declined by an additional 15–26%. K33 analysts view current levels as attractive for accumulation, arguing that downside potential may be limited, while Bitcoin's historical returns over the following 12 months have ranged from 69% to 359%.

🪦 Bitcoin L2 project Botanix is shutting down due to lack of demand. The Botanix team announced it is ceasing operations roughly one year after launching its mainnet. The project raised $14.4 million, but its TVL had fallen to only about $119,500 by the time of closure. Botanix aimed to bring Ethereum-like functionality to Bitcoin, including smart contracts, lending, DEXs, and other DeFi applications. The main reason was a lack of user demand for a standalone Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. For trading, lending, and yield strategies, most users are satisfied with wrapped BTC on established networks such as Ethereum. Botanix also suggested that Bitcoin may ultimately solidify its role primarily as a reserve asset, in which case a sustainable market for Bitcoin-native DeFi may never emerge.

Humanity Protocol reveals cause of the $31 million hack The June 8 attack was not caused by a smart contract vulnerability, but by malware infecting a developer's computer. The attacker gained full root access to the device, which stored seven private keys: • the admin hot wallet key; • three ETH Safe owner keys; • three BSC Safe owner keys. The keys were accidentally copied to the computer during the mainnet launch around June 2025. As a result, the hacker gained access to all wallets through a single point of compromise. The audit found no vulnerabilities in the bridge, token, or Safe infrastructure. All transfers, Safe transactions, and proxy upgrades were signed using legitimate private keys. The total damage from the attack exceeded $31 million.

Tim Draper: Quantum computers will hack banks before they hack Bitcoin Billionaire investor Tim Draper said in an interview that his Bitcoin holdings are safer than fiat deposits held in banks. He added that even if Bitcoin were subjected to a quantum attack, the community could fork the network and revert to a secure block. Previously, Jameson Lopp stated that transitioning Bitcoin to quantum-resistant cryptography could take around ten years, while banks may be able to adapt to quantum threats much more quickly.

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$61,965 ETH ≈$1,644 SOL ≈$64.96 BNB ≈$592 XRP ≈$1.12 Market cap ≈$2.13T Fear & Greed Index: 15 (“Extreme fear”) Altseason Index: 49

The median return of new tokens listed on centralized exchanges since January 2025 is -82%. Retail investors who bought every new listing during this period have, on average, retained only $0.50 for every $1 invested. Currently, only 12% of those tokens are trading above their listing price.

Anthropic is reportedly planning to release a public version of Mythos today under the name Claude Fable 5. It may be prudent to revoke permissions from all wallets, exercise extra caution when using DeFi protocols, and generally be more careful during the initial period after the release. It is unclear what new exploits or vulnerabilities could emerge following the public launch. Even if no major hacks occur, taking additional security precautions would not hurt.

The market fears a crash following the IPOs of SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI. SpaceX is scheduled to go public on June 12. The offering was reportedly oversubscribed by 2x, suggesting that demand, liquidity, and capital remain strong for now. Meanwhile, OpenAI has reportedly filed documents for an IPO. The timing, number of shares, and offering price have not yet been determined. According to media reports, the listing could take place in September 2026. Anthropic is also planning an IPO in 2026. Some market participants believe that the IPOs of these three AI giants could absorb too much capital, marking the peak of the AI bubble. In this scenario, a stock market downturn could be followed by a broader crypto market sell-off.

Humanity wallets were hacked, and the attacker is dumping H tokens, causing the token to crash by more than 80%.

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$61,968 ETH ≈$1,656 SOL ≈$65.39 BNB ≈$591 XRP ≈$1.15 Market cap ≈$2.15T Fear & Greed Index: 15 (“Extreme fear”) Altseason Index: 47

Strategy will pay STRC dividends twice a month Strategy shareholders approved a change for STRC preferred shares, moving from monthly dividend payments to a new schedule with payments split into two installments. Record dates will be set on the 15th and the last day of each month. The first payment under the new schedule is planned for July 15, 2026. The company believes that more frequent payments will help stabilize the price of STRC, improve liquidity, and increase demand for the instrument.

🦊 MetaMask has launched a wallet for AI agents. MetaMask introduced Agent Wallet, a non-custodial wallet that enables AI agents to operate independently on Ethereum. Agents can: Store digital assets Sign transactions Interact with DeFi protocols All without requiring continuous human approval. Developers can predefine spending limits, permissions, and allowed actions to control agent behavior. The solution is designed for autonomous on-chain applications, including trading agents, payment agents, and other AI-powered financial services.

✊ Strategy acquired 1,550 Bitcoin between June 1 and June 7, 2026, at an average price of $65,332 per BTC, for a total purchase value of approximately $101.3 million.

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$63,963 ETH ≈$1,693 SOL ≈$67.38 BNB ≈$603 XRP ≈$1.17 Market cap ≈$2.19T Fear & Greed Index: 16 (“Extreme fear”) Altseason Index: 48

📊 crypto prices: BTC ≈$61,653 ETH ≈$1,628 SOL ≈$64.37 BNB ≈$592 XRP ≈$1.12 Market cap ≈$2.13T Fear & Greed Index: 14 (“Extreme fear”) Altseason Index: 46