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Bitcoin Price Dips Below Mining Cost as BlackRock Surpasses Binance in BTC Holdings – Crypto Update June 18, 2026

CryptoThursday, June 18, 2026

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  • China onboarded 26 global institutions, including international branches of Chinese banks and Standard Chartered’s China branch, to its Cross-border e-CNY Transfer Services (CBETS) digital yuan network. This initiative significantly expands the digital currency’s institutional adoption for cross-border payments, potentially increasing global usage of the digital yuan in major emerging markets.[Bitcoin News]
  • Kraken became FIFA’s first official crypto exchange partner for the 2026 World Cup, signaling increased cryptocurrency integration into global sports. This historic partnership is expected to enhance blockchain adoption in sports marketing and fan engagement during one of the world’s largest sporting events.[Crypto Briefing]
  • Alexander Mashinsky, Celsius founder, has been permanently banned by the U.S. CFTC from commodity markets following fraud allegations and previous imprisonment. This enforcement action exemplifies intensifying regulatory scrutiny and efforts to combat malpractices in the crypto industry.[CoinDesk]
  • JPMorgan highlighted the worsening economics of Bitcoin mining, noting a production cost near $78,000 per BTC while market trading price hovers around $62,500. This negative margin threatens miner profitability and may lead to reduced hash rate or miner capitulation.[The Block]
  • BlackRock ascended to the position of the third-largest Bitcoin holder with about 764,000 BTC, surpassing Binance. Only Satoshi Nakamoto and Coinbase hold larger Bitcoin reserves, underscoring significant institutional accumulation and influence by BlackRock in the Bitcoin market.[Blockonomi]
  • Bitcoin's price fell to approximately $62,000 due to the Federal Reserve adopting a hawkish stance on monetary policy, heightening fears of a deeper market correction. This decline reflects growing investor caution amid a tightening financial environment.[Bitcoin Magazine]
  • Binance controls 56% of real-world assets perpetual contract volumes on centralized exchanges as the segment reaches a record $211 billion in trading volume. This market dominance raises considerations about concentration risks and evolving trader interests in asset types.[Crypto Briefing]
  • Rodney Burton, aka 'Bitcoin Rodney', pled guilty in the $1.8 billion HyperFund crypto fraud case, one of the largest cryptocurrency scams prosecuted. Alongside, a Florida man also pleaded guilty in the same $1.89 billion fraud case, highlighting robust enforcement efforts against major crypto frauds.[The Block][Crypto Briefing]
  • Morgan Stanley advanced its crypto product offerings by filing amended documents detailing fees for upcoming Ethereum and Solana ETFs, building on its prior debut of a spot Bitcoin ETF in April. These regulatory filings mark important steps towards mainstream institutional investment in major altcoins.[Coingape]

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