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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeTrusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts an

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Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty in a federal case tied to an $8 million cryptocurrency kidnapping.
The DOJ said a Minnesota family was held at gunpoint and forced to transfer crypto.
The case highlights physical security risks for high-value self-custody holders.
A Crypto Theft Case Moves From Charges To Guilty PleasTwo Texas brothers have pleaded guilty in a federal case involving the armed kidnapping of a Minnesota family and the theft of $8 million in cryptocurrency, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The case is one of the clearest recent examples of how crypto crime is not limited to phishing links, exchange hacks or smart contract exploits.Federal prosecutors said the defendants held victims at gunpoint and forced a cryptocurrency transfer. The plea marks a major step forward in a case that originally drew attention because of the violence involved and the size of the crypto theft.








Physical Security Becomes A Crypto RiskThe case is especially disturbing because it shows how criminals can target people directly when they believe large digital asset balances are accessible. Hardware wallets, seed phrases, multisig setups and cold storage can reduce online attack risk, but they do not automatically remove physical coercion risk.For high-net-worth crypto holders, that creates a different security model. The question is not only “Can someone hack my wallet?” It is also “Can someone identify me, locate me, threaten me, or force me to authorize a transaction?” Self-custody gives users control, but that control can become dangerous if access is concentrated in one person, one device or one location.That is why serious crypto security planning often includes operational privacy, distributed signing, withdraw

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeStablecoin coverage remains above 100%Expanding beyond crypto Adve

Stablecoin coverage remains above 100%Expanding beyond crypto
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Gate has published its latest reserve report, showing that the exchange continues to maintain reserves above user liabilities across its supported assets.As of June 22, 2026, the platform reported an overall reserve ratio of 115%, meaning reserves exceed customer assets by 15%. The exchange said the reserve framework now covers nearly 500 different assets, providing an additional buffer against market volatility and operational risk.The latest figures show growth in both user holdings and platform reserves for the two largest cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin user balances increased from 17,216 BTC in the previous reporting period to 19,054 BTC. Gate reported holding 25,292 BTC in reserves, resulting in an excess reserve ratio of 32.73%.
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Ethereum user holdings reached 344,935 ETH, while platform reserves climbed to 423,960 ETH. This translated into an excess reserve ratio of 22.91%.The exchange said the increases reflect continued user activity while maintaining reserve levels comfortably above liabilities.Stablecoin coverage remains above 100%Gate also reported reserve data for several major stablecoins. USDT user balances totaled approximately 1.418 billion tokens, backed by 1.432 billion tokens in reserves, producing an excess reserve ratio of 1%.
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USDC holdings stood at 89 million tokens, while platform reserves reached 117 million tokens, resulting in a 30.75% excess reserve ratio.For USD1, user balances totaled 712 million tokens, compared with 782 million tokens held by the 

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengePeter Schiff has pushed back against Grant Cardone’s plan to combi

Peter Schiff has pushed back against Grant Cardone’s plan to combine real estate income with Bitcoin accumulation, arguing that the structure does not solve a real problem for property investors. 






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Peter Schiff said real estate does not need Bitcoin because rental income can cover costs.



Grant Cardone uses multifamily rental income to buy Bitcoin inside dedicated investment vehicles for investors.



Cardone Capital bought 282 BTC recently, adding to a broader real estate-backed treasury strategy plan.








The gold advocate made the comments after Cardone promoted a fund model that pairs income-producing properties with BTC holdings.




“Combining real estate with Bitcoin solves nothing,” Schiff wrote on X. 




He said Cardone’s argument rests on the idea that REITs need Bitcoin on their balance sheets so they can sell it later to pay for repairs and maintenance. Schiff rejected that view and said rental income already covers those ongoing costs.




Combining real estate with Bitcoin solves nothing. @GrantCardone claims REITs need Bitcoin on their balance sheets to sell so they can pay for repairs and maintenance. But real estate throws off rental income, which can be used to cover those ongoing costs. Happy to debate this.— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) June 21, 2026













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Cardone Capital has been building a strategy that uses rental cash flow from multifamily properties to buy Bitcoin over time. The firm recently launched the $87.5 million 10X Space Coast Bitcoin Fund, which holds real estate and Bitcoin through a dedicated investment structure.



Cardone has argued that the model gives traditional investors exposure to Bitcoin without as

Peter Schiff has pushed back against Grant Cardone

$BEAT USDT is showing strong recovery momentum after bouncing from recent lows. Price is trading above its average value area and buyers are pushing toward fresh local highs. Entry: $1.85 - $1.95 TP1:

$BEAT USDT is showing strong recovery momentum after bouncing from recent lows. Price is trading above its average value area and buyers are pushing toward fresh local highs.


Entry: $1.85 - $1.95
TP1: $2.20
TP2: $2.60
TP3: $3.20
SL: $1.65


Momentum has improved significantly and volume is supporting the move. As long as price remains above the recent support zone, the bullish recovery structure remains intact.

NFA. Protect capital first.



USDT is showing strong recovery momentum after bouncing from recent lows. Price is trading above its average value area and buyers are pushing toward fresh local highs.


Entry: $1.85 - $1.95
TP1: $2.20
TP2: $2.60
TP3: $3.20
SL: $1.65


Momentum has improved significantly and volume is supporting the move. As long as price remains above the recent support zone, the bullish recovery structure remains intact.

NFA. Protect capital first.

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World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeHTX Creation Challenge — Post and Win 1,500U 💥 Strategy now holds 847,363 BTC, but Bitcoin bulls still need proof!

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Strategy now holds 847,363 BTC, but Bitcoin bulls still need proof!

Strategy is raising funds through equity sales and using that to add more Bitcoin [BTC] to its arsenal! As it stands, sentiment is weak, so investors are not fully back in profit-taking mode. Hence, the timing here is very peculiar.
Between 15 and 21 June, Strategy sold 2.71 million MSTR shares through its at-the-market program. They raised $335.5 million in net proceeds. The company then used part of that capital to buy 520 BTC for $34.9 million, at an average price of $67,068 per Bitcoin.
As of 21 June, the company held 847,363 BTC, bought for a total of $64.1 billion at an average cost of $75,651 per coin. Its dollar reserves also rose to $1.4 billion.



Strategy now holds 847,363 BTC, but Bitcoin bulls

On June 23, Ali Bahreini, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations Office at Geneva, stated that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels and will not charge any fees.

Iran Representative: Strait of Hormuz Now Open Free of Charge

On June 23, Serenity stated, "For me personally, this pullback looks like a clear buying opportunity, with targets including Micron Technology (MU), Intel (INTC), and TSMC (TSM). This decline is prima

Serenity: Recent Pullback Appears to Be a Clear Buying Opportunity, Favoring Micron, Intel, and TSMC

World Cup Predictions: 100,000 USDT DailyHTX Invites You to Share 600K USDT in Gift PacksBTC Prophet: 20-Day 380 Million HTX ChallengeSK Hynix overtook Samsung Electronics on Monday, June 22, 2026, to

SK Hynix overtook Samsung Electronics on Monday, June 22, 2026, to become the most valuable listed company in South Korea. SK Hynix’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips are in massive demand from AI chip manufactures, such as Nvidia and Alphabet (Google). The company is one of the most significant beneficiaries of the global AI boom. SK Hynix’s market capitalization hit $1.35 trillion today,Can SK Hynix Survive The Competition From Samsung And Micron?Source: TechCrunchSK Hynix’s share price has surged by more than 340% in 2026 alone. The company’s primary competitors are Samsung Electronics and Micron, together forming the “big three” in the sector. However, SK Hynix dominates the AI memory chip sector, with about 61% of the HBM market. What’s interesting is that SK Hynix was on the verge of being sold to Micron in 2002 amid crippling debt. The company was then known as Hynix Semiconductor. Company shares were viewed as a penny stock in 2003.According to Meritz Securities’ Kim Sunwoo, “The emergence of customized AI ⁠memory fundamentally changed the industry’s economics and allowed SK Hynix to establish itself as the market leader.“SK Hynix’s dominance in the HBM sector may remain unchallenged for the time being. SK Group ​Chairman Chey Tae-won explained that “In the past, it did not matter whether memory came from Hynix, Samsung or ​Micron. They were interchangeable commodity products. HBM is different. If SK Hynix’s HBM is replaced with another product, the AI system may ​not function properly. What used ⁠to be a peripheral component has become a core component.“Also Read: Will Micron Stock Drop? SK Hynix & Samsung Tighten Their Grip on HBMWhile AI-based stocks have seen unprecedented price spikes in the last year, there are risks to the industry. While SK Hynix ​focuses primarily on memory chips, Samsung is also in the logic c

SK Hynix overtook Samsung Electronics on Monday, J

Bitcoin long-term holders are increasing their BTC holdings. Accumulation trends suggest strong investor conviction. Reduced selling pressure could support future price growth. Bitcoin Long-Term Holde

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Accelerate BTC Accumulation

Demand for $XRP spot ETFs picked up on June 22, with net inflows hitting $5.31 million, the strongest single-day figure in two weeks, according to data from SoSoValue Crypto. Bitwise Carries the Load The entire $5.31 million came from a single fund. Bitwise's XRP ETF, listed on NYSE Arca, gave investors a regulated vehicle for direct XRP price exposure. The fund launched in November 2025 and is sponsored and managed by Bitwise Investment Advisers. The last time daily inflows surpassed June 22's figure was June 9, when the broader XRP spot ETF category pulled in $7.44 million across all products. Broader ETF Context Seven XRP spot ETFs are currently trading in the United States. As of June 22, combined assets under management stood at approximately $1 billion, with 926.6 million XRP tokens held in custody. Cumulative net inflows for the sector stand at $1.45 billion, according to SoSoValue. XRP remains down more than 16% over the past 30 days, and on June 22 briefly dipped to around $1.12 during a volume spike before recovering toward $1.148. Despite the softer price backdrop, sustained inflows into regulated funds point to continued institutional interest in XRP exposure through traditional financial structures. Sources: SoSoValue: US XRP Spot ETF Dashboard CoinDesk: XRP ETF Inflows as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lost $2 Billion

Demand for $XRP spot ETFs picked up on June 22, with net inflows hitting $5.31 million, the strongest single-day figure in two weeks, according to data from SoSoValue Crypto. Bitwise Carries the Load The entire $5.31 million came from a single fund. Bitwise's XRP ETF, listed on NYSE Arca, gave investors a regulated vehicle for direct XRP price exposure. The fund launched in November 2025 and is sponsored and managed by Bitwise Investment Advisers. The last time daily inflows surpassed June 22's figure was June 9, when the broader XRP spot ETF category pulled in $7.44 million across all products. Broader ETF Context Seven XRP spot ETFs are currently trading in the United States. As of June 22, combined assets under management stood at approximately $1 billion, with 926.6 million XRP tokens held in custody. Cumulative net inflows for the sector stand at $1.45 billion, according to SoSoValue. XRP remains down more than 16% over the past 30 days, and on June 22 briefly dipped to around $1.12 during a volume spike before recovering toward $1.148. Despite the softer price backdrop, sustained inflows into regulated funds point to continued institutional interest in XRP exposure through traditional financial structures. Sources: SoSoValue: US XRP Spot ETF Dashboard CoinDesk: XRP ETF Inflows as Bitcoin and Ether Funds Lost $2 Billion

XRP Spot ETF Inflows Hit Two-Week High

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