CoinTelegraph Crypto News Digest - 2026-06-04
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CoinTelegraph Digest — 2026-06-04
Over $600M in Bitcoin longs liquidated as BTC dips toward $60K
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/markets/over-600m-in-bitcoin-longs-liquidated-as-btc-dips-toward-60k Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:19:59 +0000
Many traders expect Bitcoin to stage a short-term relief bounce toward $70,000, but the broader technical setup remains bearish for BTC.
Worldcoin is overlooked bet on AI IPO wave: Maelstrom
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/maelstrom-predicts-900-surge-for-worldcoin-wld-as-ai-ipo-wave-builds Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:32:29 +0000
Maelstrom predicts the WLD token will reach $5 by August, a gain of around 900% from current levels.
US House Democrats call for FTC probe into prediction markets
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/house-democrats-ftc-probe-prediction-markets Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:12:48 +0000
The lawmakers are also asking the FTC for information on whether it has plans to take investigative or enforcement action against prediction markets for possible deceptive practices.
About 67% of banned Anthropic accounts used AI to prep for cyberattacks
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/67-percent-banned-anthropic-accounts-ai-used-in-cyberattack Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:59:45 +0000
AI firm Anthropic mapped a year’s worth of AI-enabled cyber threats, finding that malicious actors are quickly becoming more dangerous with AI.
Bitmine eyes dividend-paying preferred shares, echoing Strategy’s playbook
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitmine-turns-to-dividend-paying-shares-following-strategys-footsteps Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:34:46 +0000
The move comes as Ether prices slumped to a 14-month low below $1,750 on Thursday.
Coinbase freezes $3M tied to Southeast Asia crypto fraud networks
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/tech-fbi-crypto-scam-crackdown-southeast-asia Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:14:31 +0000
Authorities around the world have been heavily targeting scam infrastructure this year, with joint actions involving the US, UAE, China, Austria and Albania.
CFTC follows SEC in scrapping ‘no-deny’ policy for settlements
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-follows-sec-in-scrapping-no-deny-rule-for-settlements Published: Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:28:54 +0000
CFTC Chairman Mike Selig says the rescission of its “no-deny” policy means it now has more flexibility when settling enforcement actions.
Israel’s tax authority ‘disappointed’ in voluntary crypto disclosures: Report
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/israel-tax-authority-voluntary-crypto-reporting Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:00:03 +0000
After expecting billions of dollars worth of crypto holdings to be reported during a voluntary disclosure period, the country's tax office said only 58 filers took advantage of the procedure.
Wyoming executive order to guide AI data center development
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/wyoming-issues-executive-order-guide-ai-data-center-development Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:04:10 +0000
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon signed an executive order supporting AI data center development as the state seeks to attract advanced computing and technology investment.
US Treasury secretary signals progress on Bitcoin reserve, CLARITY Act
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-treasury-secretary-clarity-act-bitcoin-reserve Published: Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:53:00 +0000
Scott Bessent said that the Treasury Department was “proceeding with all deliberate speed” on President Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile.