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BREAKING: Bitcoin and crypto would take only small hit, if Grayscale has to sell all BTC

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  • To save Genesis, market experts have proposed Reg M which would allow holders to voluntarily redeem shares of the GBTC trust without causing forced liquidations of the BTC holdings.
  • Reportedly, Genesis had approached crypto exchange Binance to bid for its loan book, however, Binance has denied the proposal citing a conflict of interest.

The contagion of the FTX collapse is spreading wide across the entire cryptocurrency market and all eyes are currently on crypto lender Genesis which is reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy. Reports have it that Genesis is looking to desperately raise $1 billion to avoid a liquidity crunch and facilitate withdrawals on its platform.

A report from WSJ suggested that Genesis had approached crypto exchange Binance and Apollo Global Management to bid for its loan book. However, Binance has denied this proposal stating that any investment into Genesis could lead to a conflict of interest in the future.

Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent company of Genesis is facing a major time crunch as of now. Reports also suggest that if Genesis fails to raise the funds, DCG could be selling Bitcoins in massive quantities from its other subsidiary – Grayscale.

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is one of the largest holders of Bitcoins as of date. But rumors suggest that DCG has also bought a lot of bad debt which it used to buy GBTC. If true, it could make the Genesis situation a lot worse.

Reg M for Grayscale Trusts

One option that is under heavy consideration, for now, is Reg M for Grayscale’s Trust. Messari founder Ryan Selkis is one of the biggest proponents of this solution. With Reg M, holders of GBTC and ETHE can redeem them for underlying assets at a 1:1 ratio.

Considering that GBTC is currently trading at a 40 percent discount to its NAV, investors could receive $1 of BTC against 60 cents of GBTC. The Messari founder notes that DCG and Genesis can use this money to pay lenders and avoid insolvency.

Now, the fact remains that the Digital Currency Group is the largest holder of GBTC. Thus, GBTC’s massive discount to the spot BTC price provides DCG with a massive arbitrage opportunity. Reg M would mean redemptions that are different from a full dissolution. It means that individuals could redeem shares of the trust for spot holdings but it won’t be a forced liquidation of the full holdings.

But popular crypto analyst Will Clemente said:

A lot of the people who hold GBTC do so because they cannot get access to BTC spot for compliance purposes. These people will not be holding BTC upon Reg M distribution.

But Ryan Selkis believes that even if the SEC approves these kinds of Bitcoin redemptions, they won’t hit the market. Selkis further explained:

It’s a relatively small figure. $10bn. If $5bn sold it might be a temporary 5-10 percent spot market hit. But bounce back quicker and remove a structural black cloud.

Selkis has also asked Grayscale CEO Michael Sonneshien to approach the SEC and request Reg M relief. He wrote:

The right thing to do for Grayscale shareholders now is to approach the SEC and ask for Reg M relief given the circumstances. The ETF is not happening. The trusts sponsor & AP must do right by investors.

In-kind redemptions would be trivial to execute given that Coinbase is the custodian, and the SEC will be sympathetic to the request given the extreme damage that has been done to investors, and the contagion that GBTC continues to cause as toxic collateral. Do the right thing!

Can Genesis raise funds? Or will it file for bankruptcy?

Frank Chaparro, editor at The Block has learned through his sources that Genesis has slashed its target fundraising to half.

On the other hand, a Genesis spokesperson has confirmed that they won’t be filing for “bankruptcy imminently”. The spokesperson said:

Our goal is to resolve the current situation consensually without the need for any bankruptcy filing. Genesis continues to have constructive conversations with creditors.

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Telcoin’s Digital Asset Bank Just Opened Real US Accounts Tied to Its Stablecoin

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Telcoin has done something no other crypto company has managed to do. After years of regulatory groundwork, the company has switched on real US bank accounts tied directly to an on-chain dollar stablecoin — and they’re open to US residents right now through version 5 of the Telcoin Wallet.

This isn’t a pilot program or a regulatory sandbox experiment. Telcoin Digital Asset Bank is a chartered depository institution, the first Digital Asset Depository Institution in the United States, operating under a full banking framework rather than the non-depository trust structures most of its peers have pursued.

How the Accounts Actually Work

The eUSD accounts link directly to Telcoin’s bank-issued on-chain stablecoin, backed by US dollar deposits and short-term Treasuries held in reserve. The integration means customer deposits directly back the on-chain tokens — a model that’s structurally different from how Tether or Circle operate, where stablecoin issuance and depository banking exist in separate legal entities with different regulatory treatment.

The result is what Telcoin describes as seamless movement of value between traditional banking infrastructure and blockchain rails under a single account. Users holding eUSD in Wallet V5 are holding a bank-issued stablecoin backed by their own deposits, not a token issued by a non-bank entity operating outside the traditional depository system.

That distinction carries real weight in the current regulatory environment. Federal regulators have repeatedly flagged systemic risk concerns around stablecoins issued outside the banking framework. Telcoin’s model addresses those concerns directly — not by lobbying for exceptions, but by operating within the full banking regulatory structure from day one.

The Regulatory Foundation That Made This Possible

The charter approval from the Nebraska Department of Banking and Finance didn’t happen quickly or accidentally. The groundwork was laid in 2021 when then-Nebraska state legislator Mike Flood — now a US Representative — introduced the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act. That legislation passed the same year and created the legal framework for Digital Asset Depository Institutions to exist in the United States.

Telcoin’s charter under that Act, combined with alignment to federal GENIUS Act guidelines, gives the company a unique position: the ability to issue stablecoins, accept customer deposits, and process eUSD payments all under a single charter. Most blockchain companies operating in the stablecoin space have to navigate multiple regulatory relationships to achieve the same outcome. Telcoin doesn’t.

The broader context matters here too. Bloomberg reported a 70% increase in stablecoin usage since July, driven in significant part by the passage of the GENIUS Act providing a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Telcoin’s bank-issued approach positions it as one of the few players that was already operating in compliance with that framework before it became a federal requirement rather than scrambling to adapt after the fact.

TEL Responds to the News

Markets didn’t need long to react. The TEL token jumped roughly 17% on the announcement and daily trading volume spiked more than 500% — a response that reflects how much investor appetite exists for projects with tangible, verifiable regulatory footing rather than regulatory aspirations.

The volume spike in particular is telling. A 500% surge in daily trading activity suggests the news reached well beyond the existing Telcoin holder base and pulled in traders who had been watching from the sidelines waiting for exactly this kind of concrete milestone.

For the stablecoin market more broadly, Telcoin’s launch introduces a genuinely new model — one where the issuer is also the bank, the deposits are real, and the regulatory framework is a full banking charter rather than a workaround. Whether that model attracts meaningful market share from Tether and Circle’s combined dominance is the longer-term question. The infrastructure to compete is now live.

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FYNOR Launches FYC Ecosystem Growth Support Program Ahead of Token Listing

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As part of the upcoming launch of the FYNOR platform token FYC, FYNOR is officially introducing the FYC Ecosystem Growth Support Program, designed to strengthen platform liquidity, expand ecosystem participation, and support sustainable community growth.

Program Period: June 22, 2026 – July 10, 2026

FYC Listing Date: July 15, 2026

Program Highlights

  1. Trading Support Allocation

During the campaign period, eligible users who allocate funds to their settlement accounts will receive an equivalent trading support allocation from the platform.

This additional allocation is intended to enhance strategy participation and improve ecosystem activity while maintaining users’ original capital ownership.

Upon completion of the campaign, the platform-provided support allocation will be automatically withdrawn, while users retain their original funds and any applicable trading results generated during the event period.

2. FYC Reward Distribution

Following the conclusion of the campaign, participants will receive FYC rewards based on their qualified participation amount.

The reward distribution will be completed after the official launch of FYC on July 15, 2026.

Ecosystem Development Initiative

The FYC Growth Support Program represents an important milestone in the development of the FYNOR ecosystem, focusing on:

• Expanding platform participation

• Enhancing ecosystem liquidity

• Supporting sustainable token growth

• Strengthening long-term community value

Important Notice

To ensure a stable operating environment and support the successful launch of FYC, settlement account assets participating in the program will remain within the strategy system during the campaign period.

Normal transfer functionality between settlement and spot accounts will resume after the campaign concludes on July 10, 2026.

FYNOR remains committed to building a transparent, technology-driven digital asset ecosystem where users can participate in the long-term growth of the platform.

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StakeStone (STO) Faces Supply Pressure and Trust Questions After Volatile April and a Major June Unlock

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StakeStone has had a turbulent few months, and the chart tells the story bluntly. STO hit an all-time high of $1.75 on April 2, 2026, before collapsing roughly 97% to trade around $0.05 at the time of writing. That kind of round-trip in under three months raises hard questions — not just about market conditions, but about what actually drove the move and who benefited from it.

The answers don’t fully flatter the project’s near-term outlook.

The April Pump and What On-Chain Data Showed

In early April, STO rocketed from $0.11 to nearly $1.87 — a gain of over 1,600% within two days — before sharply correcting. On-chain analysis revealed the pump was preceded by a whale withdrawing 25.5 million STO, representing 11.32% of supply, from Binance, tightening exchange liquidity. The same entity later deposited 28 million tokens to Gate.io, signaling a distribution phase.

Shortly after, blockchain analytics spotted the StakeStone team transferring 16 million STO tokens worth approximately $2.87 million from its official distribution contract to a Bitget deposit wallet. The combination of whale activity and team transfers landing on exchange in the aftermath of a parabolic move was enough to shake confidence among holders who bought into the rally.

On-chain data also shows market makers including Wintermute and Amber active in STO, suggesting concentrated holdings that amplify volatility in both directions.

The June 3 Unlock Added More Pressure

Just as the token was trying to find a floor, a significant supply event arrived. A major unlock of 20.17 million STO — representing 2.02% of total supply and 8.95% of circulating supply, valued at approximately $18.22 million — occurred on June 3, 2026. The unlock ranked among the top five by dilution percentage for that week across all of crypto, with a 9.48% circulating supply increase arriving at exactly the wrong time — immediately after a sharp price decline and during a period of damaged community sentiment.

STO is currently trading around $0.05 with a market cap of approximately $11.4 million and a fully diluted valuation of $50.6 million against a total supply of 1 billion tokens — a ratio that highlights just how much supply pressure remains ahead regardless of near-term price direction.

What StakeStone Actually Builds

The protocol itself has genuine infrastructure value that the recent volatility has overshadowed. StakeStone is an omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol designed to solve liquidity fragmentation by letting users stake ETH and BTC to receive liquid tokens usable across 20+ chains. Its core products include STONE, a yield-bearing liquid ETH token, SBTC and STONEBTC for Bitcoin exposure, and LiquidityPad — a customizable vault system for protocols to direct incentives and attract specific liquidity flows.

The most significant fundamental catalyst in the project’s recent history is its partnership with World Liberty Finance. StakeStone serves as the primary minting and cross-chain distribution channel for WLFI’s USD1 stablecoin, which grew to a $2.1 billion issuance within 100 days of launch. The integration aims to natively distribute USD1 across 20+ blockchains and embed it in DeFi yield products. If that partnership scales, it could drive meaningful protocol usage that the current market cap doesn’t reflect.

The STO governance model uses a veSTO vote-escrowed system where holders lock tokens for voting power and protocol emissions control, alongside a Swap and Burn mechanism where a portion of STO used for ecosystem bribes is burned — creating deflationary pressure over time. A governance DAO launch is also on the roadmap, which would formalize this structure.

Technical indicators are currently net bearish, with 23 signals pointing negative against 7 bullish, and the RSI sitting around 30.80 — near oversold territory but not yet showing a confirmed reversal signal. For a token that’s lost 97% from its peak in under three months, rebuilding confidence will require more than a governance announcement. The USD1 partnership gives StakeStone a legitimate growth narrative — whether it’s enough to offset supply dynamics and shaken sentiment is the question the market is working through.

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