Ethereum faces $547M liquidation risk as price nears critical levels

BitMine is borrowing from Strategy’s Bitcoin playbook, debuting its own preferred share in an upsized offering to raise funds to buy Ethereum.

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee has released seven crypto tax discussion drafts that would introduce new rules for decentralized finance lending, stablecoin payments, staking rewards, and other digital asset transactions ahead of a June 9 congressional hearing. According…

Radiant Capital wind-down after a ~$50M hack shows DeFi recovery hinges on user trust, governance and liquidity. TVL slid to about $1.4M by early June 2026.

Ethereum's price drop signals a shift in market dynamics, reducing confidence in short-term gains and highlighting broader economic influences. The post Ethereum falls below $1,600 for first time since April 2025 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

June 8 mainnet schedule puts Boson’s x402B escrow into production with active GitHub updates and open-source rails, while BOSON stays small-cap. Risks assessed.

Grayscale’s head of research says Strategy’s leveraged business model has come under pressure, and that pressure could make it harder for the company to keep adding Bitcoin to its holdings. Related Reading: Bitmine Seeks $300M Raise To Accelerate Ethereum Accumulation Strategy A Dividend Problem Taking Shape Zach Pandl made the assessment Thursday after Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin — a tiny slice of its 843,706 BTC stockpile — triggering a wave of selling that has knocked Bitcoin down 16% since the transaction. Strategy also offloaded $128 million in shares, and its stock has dropped nearly 13% to a two-month low of $126. At the center of the concern is STRC, a variable-rate preferred equity instrument that Strategy designed to trade at $100 per share and pay an 11.5% dividend. It is now trading around $95 — below the target price — a sign that investors are demanding a higher return than the instrument currently offers. If Strategy responds by raising the dividend to pull STRC back to par

Enhanced risk monitoring on Ethereum mainnet could bolster DeFi stability, offering users critical insights to preemptively manage liquidation risks. The post Anthias risk dashboard adds support for Ethereum mainnet markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.