CoinDesk - 2026-06-05
7 items collected.
1. Why diehard bitcoin purists aren’t sweating the massive price crash that wiped out $200 billion
Author: Olivier Acuna
Published: 6/5/2026, 7:27:20 PM
Categories: Markets, Bitcoin News, Artificial Intelligence, MicroStrategy, News
Mati Greenspan, Michael Saylor and Jameson Lopp blamed the AI boom for draining capital from bitcoin. Meanwhile, Jack Mallers refrained from sharing an outlook but recommended buying the dip.
2. AI exposed a massive flaw in top crypto network and experts warn banks could be next
Author: Olivier Acuna
Published: 6/5/2026, 6:02:33 PM
Categories: Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Hack, News
After an AI model helped uncover a four-year-old flaw in Zcash, security researchers warn that similar bugs may be hiding across crypto and traditional financial systems.
3. BlackRock-backed tokenization firm Securitize clears key hurdle to go public on NYSE
Author: Krisztian Sandor
Published: 6/5/2026, 4:46:28 PM
Categories: Finance, Tokenization, News
The tokenization specialist behind BlackRock's BUIDL fund could begin trading on the NYSE as SEC approves merger registration.
4. Memecoins dogecoin, shiba inu dive 9% as bitcoin nears $60,000
Author: Shaurya Malwa
Published: 6/5/2026, 4:01:00 PM
Categories: Markets, News
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu led losses among major tokens as heavy volume and liquidations overwhelmed support levels, extending a broader risk-off move across crypto markets.
5. U.S. House tax committee weighs crypto bills, including relief for small transactions
Author: Jesse Hamilton
Published: 6/5/2026, 3:49:13 PM
Categories: Policy, Tax, Regulation, News
Seven draft bills are being circulated by the House Ways and Means Committee ahead of a hearing next week, including proposals to ease small-gain, mining and staking burdens.
6. Alsobrooks says Clarity Act needs ethics deal before Senate vote
Author: AI Boost
Published: 6/5/2026, 3:05:55 PM
Categories: CoinDesk News, Clarity Act, Regulation, Media Network Interview, News
The Maryland Democrat says bipartisan crypto legislation is close, but ethics and illicit finance concerns remain unresolved.
7. Bitcoin loses $60,000, falls to weakest price since October 2024
Author: Krisztian Sandor
Published: 6/5/2026, 3:02:28 PM
Categories: Markets, Bitcoin News, News
Several headwinds converged over bitcoin recently as its largest buyer turned seller, ETF investors headed for the exits, and rate-hike fears rose.