Crypto Breaking News

Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer-2 network Base is targeting June 25 for its Beryl mainnet upgrade, which is expected to introduce a new B20 token standard.

President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how in the face of the United States failing to achieve any of the war goals given at the beginning of the conflict, President Trump is looking to put Iran behind him.

Three days after President Trump signed an agreement with Iran, Switzerland is playing host for diplomatic talks with the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in attendance. The Associated Press's International Correspondent Philip Crowther joins Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini to discuss who may be attending this summit and what a recent strikes in Lebanon could mean for any deal.

Investors faced a busy week as major developments across aerospace, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy and equities shaped trading sentiment.

President Donald Trump said the United States was no longer acting from a position of weakness after what he described as a successful strike on Iran.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor said the company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy has helped push its Bitcoin and cash reserves about $48 billion above its total debt.

The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission has indicated that the country is prepared to support the adoption of real-world asset tokenisation, signalling growing confidence in blockchain-based financial innovation.

• Russia has added USD Coin (CRYPTO:USDC) to its approved cryptocurrency framework, expanding the pool of digital assets available under its evolving regulatory regime. 
• The decision places USDC alongside established digital assets and highlights growing competition among large-cap cryptocurrencies and stablecoins seeking regulated market access. 
• Regulatory oversight, investment limits and concerns over potential asset freezes remain key risks for crypto adoption in Russia.

Nine senior figures have quit the Ethereum Foundation this year, including co‑executive director Hsiao‑Wei Wang, even as ETH trades about 57% below its all‑time high and Solana closes the gap.

• Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rebounded after the United States and Iran announced a framework peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
• The rally lifted several major blockchain networks as investors rotated back into risk assets, with Bitcoin recovering above US$66,000 and Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) gaining more than 3%.
• Despite the rebound, ongoing ETF outflows, regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risks remain key obstacles for the sector.

Global stocks are ending a strong week on a cautious note as relief over an interim peace deal between the US and Iran gave way to a focus on the challenges of securing a lasting agreement. Anneka Treon, Global Head of Private Banking, Wealth Management, and Investments at ING Investments, discusses her outlook for Europe, client concerns, and the broader macro picture.

Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal with the US after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to Donald Trump's efforts to end the war and curb Tehran's nuclear program. Ambassador Puneet Talwar, Principal at Talwar Global Strategies and former US Ambassador to Morocco, discusses the US, Iran interim deal and what he expects to see from negotiations in the coming days.