MetaMask unveils self-custodial wallet for agentic DeFi trading

MetaMask launched a self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that allows artificial intelligence agents to transact across decentralized finance protocols within user-defined spending and security controls.  Users can connect the Agent Wallet to AI agent frameworks and authorize software agents to operate within protocol allowlists. The wallet is compatible with frameworks including OpenAI Codex, Claude Code, OpenClaw and Hermes, according to MetaMask.  MetaMask said transactions initiated by AI agents are screened through transaction simulation, threat detection and MEV protection systems before execution. Transactions flagged as malicious or outside a users predefined rules require manual approval.  Source: MetaMask  The wallet supports token swaps, perpetual futures trading, prediction markets and liquidity provision across Ethereum-compatible networks and Hyperliquid. MetaMask said transactions deemed safe by its security systems are covered by up to $10,000 in loss protection.  The product is currently available to a limited group of users through an early access program, with broader availability planned later this summer.  Industry interest grows in AI-powered transactions  Cryptocurrency companies are rushing to build infrastructure that allows AI agents to manage digital assets and make payments autonomously.  In February, Coinbase introduced Agentic Wallets, which allow AI agents to spend, earn and trade cryptos while interacting autonomously with onchain applications.  In May, Fireblocks launched Agentic Payments Suite, a platform

06-09

Ethereum Price Analysis: Can ETH Maintain Its Recovery? The Next Trading Days Will Be Crucial

Ethereum has staged a notable recovery after suffering a steep decline toward the $1.5K region. While the rebound has improved short-term sentiment, the broader structure remains bearish across higher timeframes, with $ETH still trading below major moving averages and a long-term descending trendline. The coming sessions will likely determine whether this move evolves into a sustainable recovery or merely a relief rally within a larger downtrend.  Ethereum Price Analysis: The Daily Chart  On the daily timeframe, $ETH remains under significant technical pressure despite the recent bounce from the $1.5K support area. The price briefly swept below the major demand zone around $1.5K before attracting buyers and rebounding toward $1.7K.  The broader market structure continues to favor sellers. Ethereum is trading below both the 100-day moving average near $2.1K and the 200-day moving average around $2.4K. This indicates that the higher-timeframe trend remains firmly bearish. In addition, the long-term descending trendline extending from previous highs continues to cap upside attempts and reinforces the prevailing downtrend.  The last leg of the selloff established a clear bearish impulse, with the Fibonacci retracement levels now highlighting potential recovery targets where sellers may re-enter the market. The first notable resistance lies at the 0.5 retracement level around $1.77K, followed

06-09

Solana whale returns to $26M as market downturn eats into 5-year, $337M position

A Solana staking whale, monitored by Arkham Intelligence under the entity name ‘$SOL Staking Whale’, has lost most of the profits it made in a span of 5 years in the recent market crash.   At the start, the whale invested about $26 million in assets. The total amount spiked to $337 million over 5 years. However, the whale profit and accumulation have tanked to about $26 million in the current market geopolitical drama.  Throughout the trade journey, the whale has withdrawn $SOL worth $137.67M from market gains.  $SOL whale loses millions amid market downturns  As reported by Arkham Intelligence, the whale currently holds a total of 399,327 $SOL worth around $26.46 million at present.  According to Arkhams breakdown shared on Monday, the whale took its first position when the price of the token was at a very different level compared to today.  With the surge of the $SOL token, driven by massive adoption of Solana in decentralized finance, NFTs, and meme coins, the position jumped 12X.  $SOL staking curated process by the trader. Source: Arkham via X/Twitter  Instead of taking out all their positions in one go, the whale sold the shares from time to time, earning almost $137 million via gradual trading on Kraken and Binance.  The

06-09

400 Billion SHIB in 24 Hours: Dormant Whale Hits Gnosis Safe After Month of Inactivity

An unknown large Shiba Inu ($SHIB) investor has broken a month-long pause by withdrawing 400 billion $SHIB tokens from the Gnosis Safe Proxy smart contract (0xD13).  According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the transfer instantly turned the transit address “0xf9905...f64f5”, which previously held only negligible balances of third-party tokens, into a large operational wallet with a balance of $1.89 million, the current estimated value of the unknown investors new $SHIB reserves.  A one-time withdrawal of funds from the corporate multisig infrastructure of Gnosis Safe to a fresh external address changes the logic of asset ownership. In the on-chain practice of the crypto market, such an action is rarely taken for passive holding, since the coins are moved from a secure storage setup with distributed approvals to a wallet controlled by a single private key.  “0xF9905” activity with the Shiba Inu coin ($SHIB), Source: Arkham  The on-chain history shows that this investor acts cyclically, with similar bursts of $SHIB accumulation on this address recorded exactly one and two months ago, followed each time by thirty days of complete silence.  Is this whale secretly setting up $SHIBs next move?  The local timing of the transaction points to a targeted buyout of price consolidation. At the moment the 400

06-09

SOL traders, watch THIS level after $84mln Solana whale move

Solana whale activity returned to the spotlight after an unknown wallet transferred 1.35 million $SOL worth $84.06 million to Coinbase Institutional.  Such movements have often attracted attention because they increase the amount of tradable supply available on exchange-linked platforms. The transfer also arrived during a period of heightened uncertainty for Solana, which had already been struggling to hold key support levels.  Although the transaction alone did not confirm immediate selling intentions, its size placed it among the larger Solana movements seen recently.  The transfers timing became particularly noteworthy because broader exchange flow data showed similar behavior across the market rather than an isolated whale action.  Solana exchange flows backed the whale narrative  Broader exchange activity appeared to support concerns surrounding the Coinbase Institutional transfer.  According to CoinGlass analytics, Spot Inflows reached $48.32 million while outflows totaled $38.76 million, leaving a positive net flow of roughly $9.56 million. This imbalance suggested that more $SOL moved toward trading venues than away from them.  Unlike periods dominated by withdrawals, which often indicate accumulation, recent flows pointed toward increasing exchange supply.  The whale deposit, therefore, aligned with a wider trend rather than standing out as an isolated event.  However, exchange activity had not yet triggered panic across the market. Buyers still absorbed part

06-08

Germanys Infamous $2.89 Billion Bitcoin Sale Is Suddenly Looking Smarter

Bitcoin ($BTC) trades near $62,000, roughly 7% above the $57,900 average price Germany received for the 49,858 $BTC it sold in 2024. Arkham Intelligence says a 6% slide would push the market below the governments exit level.  The on-chain analytics firm flagged the threshold, tracking every wallet movement when Germany liquidated the stash between June 19 and July 12, 2024.  Bitcoin Year-To-Date Price Chart. Source: CoinGeckoGermany Bitcoin Sale Becomes a Market Reference Point  Saxon authorities seized roughly 50,000 $BTC in January 2024 from the operators of the piracy site Movie2K.  Because German law treats prompt liquidation of seized assets as standard procedure, the government concluded its sell-offs in just 23 days, routing coins through Kraken, Bitstamp, Coinbase, Cumberland, and Flow Traders.  The German Government sold 49,858 $BTC for $2.89B, at an average price of $57,900.  If Bitcoin drops only SIX PERCENT from here  The $BTC price will fall below the German Governments average sell price.   Follow us on X to get the latest news as it happens  The sale drew two years of criticism, and as Bitcoin doubled after the liquidation, calculations based on a one-year retrospective showed that the stash would have fetched over $6.6 billion, making Germanys 2024 move the worst economic mistake of the decade.  “I

06-07

‘Decentralized blockchain is inevitable future’- Hunter Biden signals support for Bitcoin

The son of former U.S. President Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, has voiced support for blockchain and Bitcoin. In a recent post on X, Hunter Biden was asked his opinion on the current fiat financial system.  In response, he signaled support for Bitcoin and blockchains as an “inevitable future.” But he warned that incumbent banks will fight the disruption to death.  Source: X  His outlook was spot on for the ‘incumbents’ fierce opposition. So far, JPMorgan has vowed to rally banks to oppose the CLARITY Acts stablecoin yield deal.  But what‘s more surprising is Hunter Biden’s pro-crypto stance. This contrasted Joe Bidens administration and the general Democratic Party position.  Biden-era anti-crypto position  For the unfamiliar, the Biden-era SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) intensified enforcement actions against the sector.  During this period, nearly every top player across various vertical segments (from centralized exchanges to DeFi platforms) was investigated or charged. The platforms include Binance, Coinbase, Uniswap, MetaMask, Ripple, Aave, and more.  Most were investigated for money laundering and facilitating unregulated security offerings. Several startups and crypto firms were also debanked and barred from the banking sector.  Effectively, any bank or financial firm that tried to custody crypto assets became a target. Attempts to repeal this move with bipartisan support were vetoed

06-07

DCA Crypto: How to Survive Crypto Crashes with Dollar Cost Averaging and Invest for the Long Term

Bitcoin has done it again: From an all-time high of around $120,000, it has dropped to about $60,000 within a few months – a decrease of around 50%. Those who invested at the peak are now staring at a halved portfolio. However, those who invested with a clear plan and the right investment strategy are already familiar with this scenario from previous cycles and know: Right now is when the foundation for future returns is being laid.  Key InsightsBitcoin fell from about $120,000 to around $60,000 in 2025/2026 – a decline of about 50%, which is historically not unusual in the crypto space (comparable to 2017/18 and 2021/22).Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is a proven strategy where you regularly invest a fixed amount – regardless of the current price. This smooths out your entry price and helps you avoid the trap of market timing.Large investment funds and pension funds operate on the same principle: they invest regularly over decades instead of reacting to short-term market fluctuations.During crash phases, you as an investor have three options: continue DCA consistently, partially shift into stablecoins, or pause your savings plan and wait for recovery signals.The perfect entry point is less important than having a clear

06-07

Korean Traders Pull $135M in XRP from Upbit, as Global Exchange Outflow Hits $321M

South Korean $XRP traders have led the charge, as investors pull $XRP tokens off exchanges despite the latest price crash.  In the past seven days, traders have withdrawn more than $321 million from crypto exchanges, pointing to investor resilience amid the ongoing decline. Of this figure, Upbit, Koreas largest exchange, accounts for the largest share at $135 million.  Key Points$XRP Investors have pulled more than $321 million worth of the token from exchanges over the past week.South Korean traders are leading the charge, having withdrawn $135 million in $XRP from Upbit.Exchange withdrawals often point to bullish investor sentiment, leading to reduced selloffs on these platforms.$XRP reserves on Upbit have collapsed this month due to these outflows.The trend comes despite $XRPs latest struggles, as prices retest the $1 psychological mark.  Global $XRP Exchange Outflows Hit $321M  Data from market analytics resource Coinglass confirms this ongoing trend. Specifically, over the past week, global exchanges have recorded a combined net outflow of $321 million worth of $XRP tokens, as investors pull their assets off centralized trading platforms.  For context, when exchange outflows spike, it means large amounts of crypto are being withdrawn from exchanges into private wallets. This indicates that holders are moving to self-custody rather than preparing

06-07

South Korean Traders Push Bitcoin Into Its Deepest Discount Since 2021

As bitcoin slipped to a 2026 low of $59,100, market data reveals that $BTC priced against the South Korean won has been changing hands at a discount. In fact, the Kimchi premium has vanished, and bitcoin has been trading below global market prices in South Korea for nearly a month.  Key Takeaways:Bitcoin hit a 3.1% KRW discount on June 1, its deepest gap since February 2021.Upbit logged $1.21B on June 6, yet $BTC traded 2.46% below global prices.SK Hynix gained 1,000%+ as AI stocks rallied; $BTC demand may stay muted.  Nearly a Month of Discounts Signals a Dramatic Shift in Korean Bitcoin Demand  For bitcoin pricing in South Korea, 2026 has delivered an unusual twist, with a substantial share of the year marked by pronounced discounts rather than the countrys customary premium. According to Cryptoquant metrics, the discount trend first emerged at the beginning of March and has persisted ever since, with the first week of June recording the deepest discount of the year.  Since May 13, 2026, bitcoin has traded at a discount in South Korea every day except May 19, marking a stretch of nearly 24 consecutive days. June 1 registered the deepest discount of 2026, as $BTC priced against the South

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