Blockchain sleuth ZachXBT publicly called out BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes for pumping NEAR, HYPE, ZEC, and WLD within 15 days and then rapidly liquidating, accusing him of using followers as "exit liquidity." Hayes countered that he simply made the right call.

The crypto market cap climbed to $2.7 trillion on April 23, up 1.9% in 24 hours. Bitcoin held firm near $78,360, CHIP surged 134.92%, and GSR introduced its first crypto basket ETF.

The crypto market cap fell to $2.34 trillion on June 17 as BTC and ETH posted modest losses, while RDNT, UNI, and WLD led altcoin gains. The Fear and Greed Index stayed in Extreme Fear at 22.

NEAR, WLD, MORPHO, RENDER, and ATOM outperformed even as Bitcoin dominance stayed near 60%. The moves were tied to AI upgrades, institutional integrations, and fresh ecosystem funding.

Strategy purchased 1,550 BTC for $101M after its late-May sale, but bitcoin stayed near $62,600. Investors are cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting, with derivatives showing persistent bearish positioning while ZEC hints at a potential short squeeze.

Arthur Hayes argues that rising oil prices, a packed AI IPO calendar and possible anti-AI rhetoric from Trump could break the AI bubble, weighing on crypto in the short term.

The crypto market cap slipped to $2.62 trillion on May 27 as the Fear & Greed Index fell to 25. Bitcoin and Ethereum declined, while LUNC, WLD, and SEI posted strong gains. Binance, FTX, CME, and Base updates added to short-term market pressure.

Tools for Humanity, the developer behind Sam Altman's World project (formerly Worldcoin), has initiated layoffs affecting an undisclosed number of its ~500 employees. The Orb iris scanner faces bans in at least six countries, while WLD token is down 97% from its all-time high.