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AlphaRoute - septītā Latvijas MiCA CASP licence
2026. gada 18. jūnijā Latvijas Banka izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute MiCA kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja licenci - septīto Latvijā. Apskatām, ko atļauj licence (seši pakalpojumi, tostarp vienīgā tirdzniecības platforma starp Latvijas CASP), ko nozīmē EU passport, un kuri uzņēmuma dati - dibinātāji, finanses, klientu bāze - publiski vēl nav pieejami.
Latvijas Bankas Uzraudzības komiteja 2026. gada 18. jūnijā izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja (CASP) licenci - tā ir septītā MiCA CASP autorizācija Latvijā pēc BlockBen, Nexdesk, Paybis Europe, Neverless, Backpack EU un TWINO Investments. Licence aptver sešus MiCA pakalpojumus: glabāšanu, tirdzniecības platformas uzturēšanu, crypto-fiat un crypto-crypto apmaiņu, izvietošanu un pārvedumus, ar EU passport visās 30 EEA valstīs. AlphaRoute ir vienīgais Latvijas CASP ar tirdzniecības platformas pakalpojumu. Uzņēmuma dibinātāji, finanšu stāvoklis, klientu bāze un pat oficiālā mājaslapa raksta sagatavošanas brīdī publiski nav pieejami - šis ir faktiem balstīts apskats par to, kas ir zināms un kas vēl nav.
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AlphaRoute - septītā Latvijas MiCA CASP licence
2026. gada 18. jūnijā Latvijas Banka izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute MiCA kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja licenci - septīto Latvijā. Apskatām, ko atļauj licence (seši pakalpojumi, tostarp vienīgā tirdzniecības platforma starp Latvijas CASP), ko nozīmē EU passport, un kuri uzņēmuma dati - dibinātāji, finanses, klientu bāze - publiski vēl nav pieejami.
Latvijas Bankas Uzraudzības komiteja 2026. gada 18. jūnijā izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja (CASP) licenci - tā ir septītā MiCA CASP autorizācija Latvijā pēc BlockBen, Nexdesk, Paybis Europe, Neverless, Backpack EU un TWINO Investments. Licence aptver sešus MiCA pakalpojumus: glabāšanu, tirdzniecības platformas uzturēšanu, crypto-fiat un crypto-crypto apmaiņu, izvietošanu un pārvedumus, ar EU passport visās 30 EEA valstīs. AlphaRoute ir vienīgais Latvijas CASP ar tirdzniecības platformas pakalpojumu. Uzņēmuma dibinātāji, finanšu stāvoklis, klientu bāze un pat oficiālā mājaslapa raksta sagatavošanas brīdī publiski nav pieejami - šis ir faktiem balstīts apskats par to, kas ir zināms un kas vēl nav.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto June 18: stocks rally, BTC stays red
Daily review of the June 18 (Thursday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. Equity markets rallied on the US-Iran peace deal (S&P 500 +1.7%, Nasdaq +3.1%), but Bitcoin stayed red, trading Fed's hawkish policy rather than geopolitics - BTC ~$64,350 (-1.6%). Ethereum ~$1,745, SOL ~$72, XRP ~$1.17. The fear index fell to 15 (extreme fear). The market awaits the Iran signing on June 19 in Switzerland.
On Thursday, June 18, crypto and equity markets moved in opposite directions. Stocks surged on the US-Iran peace deal - the S&P 500 rose 1.7% and Nasdaq 100 3.1% - but Bitcoin stayed red at ~$64,350 (-1.6%). The reason: crypto is trading the Fed's hawkish monetary policy (the previous day's dot plot with possible rate hikes), not geopolitics. BTC volume jumped 36% to ~$32.5 billion - active selling. Ethereum ~$1,745 (-2%, still +39% YTD), SOL ~$72, XRP ~$1.17, BNB ~$589, DOGE ~$0.085. The fear index slid to 15 - the lowest since the May selloff. ETF flows rotated: BTC and ETH funds bled while XRP and SOL products attracted capital. The market awaits the US-Iran signing on June 19 in Switzerland and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 9 min readNews
Crypto exchanges 18.06: Bitcoin down, equities up
On Thursday equity markets rise on hopes for the US and Iran peace deal, but Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars after Wednesday's hawkish Fed; Binance's MiCA application in Greece remains unresolved, with 12 days left to the 30 June deadline.
Thursday 18 June: stocks and crypto part ways - equity markets climb on hopes for the US and Iran peace deal, while Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars after Wednesday's hawkish Fed signal. Binance's possible MiCA rejection in Greece is still without a final decision, and 12 days remain to the 30 June transition deadline.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 5 min read
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Crypto June 17: BTC slips after Warsh FOMC
Daily review of the June 17 (Wednesday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. Kevin Warsh's first FOMC left the rate at 3.50-3.75%, but a hawkish dot plot (9 of 18 project a hike) pushed the market down - Bitcoin slid from ~$65,600 toward ~$63,000, closing ~$64,400 (-1.8%). Ethereum ~$1,760, SOL ~$72, XRP below $1.20. The fear index fell to 18. The market awaits the US-Iran memorandum (June 19).
On Wednesday, June 17, the crypto market got a hawkish surprise from new Fed chief Kevin Warsh's first FOMC. The rate stayed at 3.50-3.75%, but the dot plot showed possible hikes (9 of 18 members project at least one, 6 project two), and the PCE inflation forecast was raised to 3.6%. Bitcoin slid from ~$65,600 toward ~$63,000 before recovering to ~$64,400 in the evening (-1.8% on the day). Ethereum ~$1,760 (-1.8%), SOL ~$72 (-3%), XRP below $1.20 (-3%), BNB resilient ~$620. Warsh dropped forward guidance and set up 5 task forces. Ether ETFs logged a 17th outflow day. The fear index fell to 18. Market cap ~$2.3 trillion. The market awaits the US-Iran memorandum (June 19 in Geneva).
toms-abeltins· 18 Jun 2026· 9 min read
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Crypto exchanges 17.06: Bitcoin falls after hawkish Fed
On Wednesday the first decision by new US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh proves hawkish and Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars; Binance faces a possible MiCA licence rejection in Greece, with 13 days left until the 30 June transition deadline.
Wednesday 17 June: the US Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.50-3.75 percent, but Kevin Warsh's first decision and a hawkish dot plot push Bitcoin below 64,000 dollars. According to Reuters, Binance faces a MiCA licence rejection in Greece that could affect Baltic and Nordic users from 1 July. Across the region, preparation for the MiCA deadline continues - 13 days remain.
toms-abeltins· 18 Jun 2026· 6 min read
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Crypto June 16: BTC 66K after Bank of Japan hike
Daily review of the June 16 (Tuesday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. The Bank of Japan raised its rate to 1% (highest since 1995), but the market responded with a rebound - Bitcoin reclaimed $66,000 (~$66,300, day's high ~$67,000), Ethereum +4% to ~$1,795, SOL broke above $75, XRP +4%. The fear index rose to 23. The market awaits US retail sales (June 17) and the FOMC (June 18).
On Tuesday, June 16, the crypto market extended its rebound after the Bank of Japan decision. The BOJ raised its rate by 25 bps to 1.0% - the highest since 1995 (a 31-year record) - but a dovish bond-purchase pause soothed markets, and Bitcoin rose from ~$65,600 to ~$66,300 (day's high ~$67,000). Ethereum +4% to ~$1,795, SOL broke above $75, XRP +4% (BlackRock BITA ETF debut). The US-Iran peace memorandum will be signed June 19 in Geneva; Nasdaq +3.1%, Dow record, SpaceX valuation tops Amazon. The fear index rose to 23. Top movers: ASTEROID (~+100%), JTO (+28%), WLD (+11%), XLM (+13%). Market cap ~$2.4 trillion. The market awaits US retail sales (June 17) and the FOMC (June 18).
toms-abeltins· 17 Jun 2026· 9 min read
Exchange & product reviews
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XTB - Polish multi-asset broker with spot crypto
X-Trade Brokers DM SA (WSE: XTB) is a Polish multi-asset broker founded in 2002. In 2026 it launched spot crypto services via its Cyprus CySEC subsidiary, bypassing the Polish MiCA stalemate. Full LV/LT/EE localisation with partner managers in Baltic languages
XTB is a Polish multi-asset broker founded in 2002 and listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE: XTB) since 2016. In 2026 it launched spot crypto services via its Cypriot CySEC subsidiary XTB Cyprus Ltd, bypassing the Polish MiCA stalemate (President Nawrocki refuses to sign the national law). 25+ spot crypto, 4,000+ stocks and ETFs, 50+ forex pairs in one account. Unique among the top 10 brokers - full LV/LT/EE localisation with local partner managers. In this detailed review we analyse XTB's crypto offering, multi-asset strategy and why it fits Baltic traders.
toms-abeltins· 9 Jun 2026· 7 min read
Exchange review
Safello - first Swedish MiCA crypto exchange
Safello Group AB (Nasdaq First North: SFL) is the first Swedish crypto exchange with a MiCA CASP licence from Finansinspektionen. 425,000+ active users, Q1 2026 financials, BankID and Swish integration. A deep dive for Baltic and Nordic users
Safello is the first Swedish crypto exchange with a full MiCA CASP licence from Finansinspektionen (2025-10-13). A public Nasdaq First North company (SFL.ST) founded in 2013, with 425,400+ active users and full Nordic integration (BankID, Swish, Trustly, Apple Pay). Q1 2026 net revenue of SEK 140.5M (-28% YoY) reflects a broader crypto market downturn. In this deep dive we analyse Safello's market position, financials, MiCA passport potential and why the 0.99-1.5% fees make it more expensive than competitors.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 7 min read
Exchange review
TWINO Investments - 6th LV MiCA CASP 2026
TWINO Investments (Bank of Latvia, 2026-06-04) is the 6th LV MiCA CASP and the first in the Baltics with a unique MiCA + Investment Firm licence combination.
On 4 June 2026 the Bank of Latvia granted MiCA CASP authorisation to AS TWINO Investments - the 6th LV MiCA CASP licence and the first in the Baltics with a unique combination of MiCA + Investment Firm licence. In this deep dive we analyse Twino Group history (founded 2009 by Armands Broks, 100% owner), the 22,000+ investor base, financial figures (2024 revenue €2.9M, profit €362K), services (custody, crypto-fiat, crypto-crypto, order execution), the unique MiCA + Investment Firm combination, and a comparison with Paybis Europe, Backpack EU, Bitvavo.
toms-abeltins· 6 Jun 2026· 7 min read
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Regulation
GENIUS Act - first US stablecoin law
The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, signed on 18 July 2025, brings 1:1 reserves, monthly reports and consumer protection. What does it mean for USDC, USDT and the European stablecoin market?
The GENIUS Act is the first US federal law regulating USD-backed stablecoins. Signed on 18 July 2025, it requires 1:1 reserves in safe assets (USD and T-bills), bans interest payments to holders, sets AML/KYC obligations and gives consumers priority in bankruptcy. In June 2026 US lawmakers reached a compromise on stablecoin yields that lifted Coinbase and Circle shares by 7% and 15% respectively. In this friendly explainer we walk through the key requirements, compare them with Europe's MiCA and show how the law affects Baltic and Nordic users.
toms-abeltins· 5 Jun 2026· 5 min read
Regulation
TÝR Markets - first Norwegian crypto-native MiCA CASP
On 18 May 2026 Týr Markets AS became the first Norwegian crypto-native company with a full MiCA Article 63 CASP licence. This is the biggest Nordic MiCA story of 2026. A deep look at the platform, Volven AS's seven-year technology journey, founder Filip Berg-Nielsen, the partnerships with Arctic Securities and StackXMe, and what it means for the NorriWire region.
On 18 May 2026 Norway's Finanstilsynet issued the first crypto-native MiCA Article 63 CASP licence in the country - the recipient is Týr Markets AS. This is the biggest Nordic crypto regulation story of the year: behind the exchange stands 25-year Oslo Stock Exchange market maker Filip Berg-Nielsen and the seven-year technology built at Volven AS. This article takes a detailed look at what TÝR Markets is, how it came to be, who runs it, the financials and partnerships, and what it means for Baltic and Nordic clients.
toms-abeltins· 28 May 2026· 11 min read
Regulation
Newrails (Ambr Payments) MiCA EURW Token Analysis
Dual-licensed EMI in Lithuania and VASP in Czechia, 2025 financial figures, owners, risks and fintech settlement rails
Comprehensive public-fact analysis of Newrails, UAB. Learn about ownership structure (Typhoon Wealth), 2025 financial performance, Monad EURW stablecoin rails, and our recommendation for B2B vs retail markets.
toms-abeltins· 25 May 2026· 6 min read
Guides & tools
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CLI vs GUI: is the command line the new standard?
The advantages of CLI over the graphical interface, the 2026 terminal renaissance, AI agents and crypto-exchange command-line tools. Has anyone aggregated multiple exchanges into a single CLI? Examples from the exchanges registered on our platform - Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com, Coinbase and CCXT.
In 2026 the command line (CLI) is enjoying a renaissance: speed, automation, machine-readable output and AI agents are making it the dominant interface in the professional segment. In this Norriwire explainer we analyse the advantages of CLI over GUI, the market trends, whether the command line is becoming the new standard for receiving up-to-date information, and whether any player has aggregated multiple crypto exchanges into a single CLI (CCXT - 100+ exchanges). We use the exchanges registered on our platform as examples: Kraken, OKX, Crypto.com and Coinbase, plus those that rely only on APIs/SDKs - Bitvavo, Bitstamp, Bitpanda, Gemini.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 8 min read
How-to
What Is Wu-Tao? Bittensor Analytics by Safello Labs
A free analytics platform for the Bittensor network and TAO from Safello Labs: what it does, who it is for, its features and risks, and what the alternatives are. A beginner's explainer.
Wu-Tao (wutao.app) is a free Bittensor analytics platform built by Safello Labs - the research subsidiary of the Swedish exchange Safello. It brings together the TAO price, real-time statistics and a unique subnet rating system in one place. We explain for beginners what Bittensor and TAO are, what Wu-Tao offers, who it is for, the main risks (ratings are not investment advice, a possible conflict of interest, high volatility) and the alternatives such as taostats and Subnet Alpha.
toms-abeltins· 8 Jun 2026· 6 min read
Tax-tool review
SUMM - crypto tax tool for the DeFi user
Formerly CryptoTaxCalculator, now SUMM - Australian tool with 1,000+ exchange integrations, MetaMask and Coinbase official partnership, and a specialisation in DeFi and Web3 portfolios
SUMM (formerly CryptoTaxCalculator) is a crypto tax tool with the widest integration set on the market - 1,000+ exchanges, 85+ blockchains and 200+ wallets. It is the official tax partner for MetaMask and Coinbase, with particularly strong DeFi support. In this friendly review we look at whether SUMM fits a Baltic or Nordic user, the pricing structure, which national tax forms it generates, and when Koinly or Divly may be the better pick.
toms-abeltins· 4 Jun 2026· 4 min read
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Bitcoin ETF: Institutional Investor Depth & Impact
This is no longer crisis-era speculation. Spot Bitcoin ETFs absorb billions from pension and sovereign funds, creating a new asset class standard for portfolio diversification
Spot Bitcoin ETF integration into the global financial system has reached critical mass. From a speculative instrument to a standard in institutional portfolio diversification. Deep analysis of BlackRock, Fidelity inflows, pension fund positions and what it means for crypto market stability.
toms-abeltins· 25 May 2026· 6 min read
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AlphaRoute - septītā Latvijas MiCA CASP licence
2026. gada 18. jūnijā Latvijas Banka izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute MiCA kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja licenci - septīto Latvijā. Apskatām, ko atļauj licence (seši pakalpojumi, tostarp vienīgā tirdzniecības platforma starp Latvijas CASP), ko nozīmē EU passport, un kuri uzņēmuma dati - dibinātāji, finanses, klientu bāze - publiski vēl nav pieejami.
Latvijas Bankas Uzraudzības komiteja 2026. gada 18. jūnijā izsniedza SIA AlphaRoute kriptoaktīvu pakalpojumu sniedzēja (CASP) licenci - tā ir septītā MiCA CASP autorizācija Latvijā pēc BlockBen, Nexdesk, Paybis Europe, Neverless, Backpack EU un TWINO Investments. Licence aptver sešus MiCA pakalpojumus: glabāšanu, tirdzniecības platformas uzturēšanu, crypto-fiat un crypto-crypto apmaiņu, izvietošanu un pārvedumus, ar EU passport visās 30 EEA valstīs. AlphaRoute ir vienīgais Latvijas CASP ar tirdzniecības platformas pakalpojumu. Uzņēmuma dibinātāji, finanšu stāvoklis, klientu bāze un pat oficiālā mājaslapa raksta sagatavošanas brīdī publiski nav pieejami - šis ir faktiem balstīts apskats par to, kas ir zināms un kas vēl nav.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto June 18: stocks rally, BTC stays red
Daily review of the June 18 (Thursday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. Equity markets rallied on the US-Iran peace deal (S&P 500 +1.7%, Nasdaq +3.1%), but Bitcoin stayed red, trading Fed's hawkish policy rather than geopolitics - BTC ~$64,350 (-1.6%). Ethereum ~$1,745, SOL ~$72, XRP ~$1.17. The fear index fell to 15 (extreme fear). The market awaits the Iran signing on June 19 in Switzerland.
On Thursday, June 18, crypto and equity markets moved in opposite directions. Stocks surged on the US-Iran peace deal - the S&P 500 rose 1.7% and Nasdaq 100 3.1% - but Bitcoin stayed red at ~$64,350 (-1.6%). The reason: crypto is trading the Fed's hawkish monetary policy (the previous day's dot plot with possible rate hikes), not geopolitics. BTC volume jumped 36% to ~$32.5 billion - active selling. Ethereum ~$1,745 (-2%, still +39% YTD), SOL ~$72, XRP ~$1.17, BNB ~$589, DOGE ~$0.085. The fear index slid to 15 - the lowest since the May selloff. ETF flows rotated: BTC and ETH funds bled while XRP and SOL products attracted capital. The market awaits the US-Iran signing on June 19 in Switzerland and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 9 min readNews
Crypto exchanges 18.06: Bitcoin down, equities up
On Thursday equity markets rise on hopes for the US and Iran peace deal, but Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars after Wednesday's hawkish Fed; Binance's MiCA application in Greece remains unresolved, with 12 days left to the 30 June deadline.
Thursday 18 June: stocks and crypto part ways - equity markets climb on hopes for the US and Iran peace deal, while Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars after Wednesday's hawkish Fed signal. Binance's possible MiCA rejection in Greece is still without a final decision, and 12 days remain to the 30 June transition deadline.
toms-abeltins· 19 Jun 2026· 5 min readNews
Crypto June 17: BTC slips after Warsh FOMC
Daily review of the June 17 (Wednesday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. Kevin Warsh's first FOMC left the rate at 3.50-3.75%, but a hawkish dot plot (9 of 18 project a hike) pushed the market down - Bitcoin slid from ~$65,600 toward ~$63,000, closing ~$64,400 (-1.8%). Ethereum ~$1,760, SOL ~$72, XRP below $1.20. The fear index fell to 18. The market awaits the US-Iran memorandum (June 19).
On Wednesday, June 17, the crypto market got a hawkish surprise from new Fed chief Kevin Warsh's first FOMC. The rate stayed at 3.50-3.75%, but the dot plot showed possible hikes (9 of 18 members project at least one, 6 project two), and the PCE inflation forecast was raised to 3.6%. Bitcoin slid from ~$65,600 toward ~$63,000 before recovering to ~$64,400 in the evening (-1.8% on the day). Ethereum ~$1,760 (-1.8%), SOL ~$72 (-3%), XRP below $1.20 (-3%), BNB resilient ~$620. Warsh dropped forward guidance and set up 5 task forces. Ether ETFs logged a 17th outflow day. The fear index fell to 18. Market cap ~$2.3 trillion. The market awaits the US-Iran memorandum (June 19 in Geneva).
toms-abeltins· 18 Jun 2026· 9 min readNews
Crypto exchanges 17.06: Bitcoin falls after hawkish Fed
On Wednesday the first decision by new US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh proves hawkish and Bitcoin retreats below 64,000 dollars; Binance faces a possible MiCA licence rejection in Greece, with 13 days left until the 30 June transition deadline.
Wednesday 17 June: the US Federal Reserve holds rates at 3.50-3.75 percent, but Kevin Warsh's first decision and a hawkish dot plot push Bitcoin below 64,000 dollars. According to Reuters, Binance faces a MiCA licence rejection in Greece that could affect Baltic and Nordic users from 1 July. Across the region, preparation for the MiCA deadline continues - 13 days remain.
toms-abeltins· 18 Jun 2026· 6 min readNews
Crypto June 16: BTC 66K after Bank of Japan hike
Daily review of the June 16 (Tuesday) global crypto market: top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. The Bank of Japan raised its rate to 1% (highest since 1995), but the market responded with a rebound - Bitcoin reclaimed $66,000 (~$66,300, day's high ~$67,000), Ethereum +4% to ~$1,795, SOL broke above $75, XRP +4%. The fear index rose to 23. The market awaits US retail sales (June 17) and the FOMC (June 18).
On Tuesday, June 16, the crypto market extended its rebound after the Bank of Japan decision. The BOJ raised its rate by 25 bps to 1.0% - the highest since 1995 (a 31-year record) - but a dovish bond-purchase pause soothed markets, and Bitcoin rose from ~$65,600 to ~$66,300 (day's high ~$67,000). Ethereum +4% to ~$1,795, SOL broke above $75, XRP +4% (BlackRock BITA ETF debut). The US-Iran peace memorandum will be signed June 19 in Geneva; Nasdaq +3.1%, Dow record, SpaceX valuation tops Amazon. The fear index rose to 23. Top movers: ASTEROID (~+100%), JTO (+28%), WLD (+11%), XLM (+13%). Market cap ~$2.4 trillion. The market awaits US retail sales (June 17) and the FOMC (June 18).
toms-abeltins· 17 Jun 2026· 9 min read
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Crypto exchanges 16.06: Bitcoin holds 66K, Fed opens
On Tuesday Bitcoin holds the 66,000 dollar level as the US Federal Reserve meeting opens with a decision due Wednesday; 14 days remain until the MiCA deadline, and Norway aligns its transition period with 30 June.
Tuesday 16 June: Bitcoin holds the 66,000 dollar level as the US Federal Reserve meeting opens with a decision due Wednesday. Strategy buys 1,587 bitcoin, XRP funds attract inflows for a sixth straight week. Across the Baltics and Nordics, preparation for the MiCA deadline continues - 14 days remain, with Norway aligning its transition period with 30 June.
toms-abeltins· 17 Jun 2026· 6 min read
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SpaceX IPO: 18712 BTC and SPCX on Solana 2026
On 12 June 2026 SpaceX debuted on Nasdaq under SPCX ticker, disclosing 18,712 Bitcoin holdings (~$1.3 billion) - the 8th largest publicly traded BTC position in history. Simultaneously Backpack Securities launched 1:1 backed SPCX token on Solana with ACATS/DTCC redemption. In-depth review of what this historic IPO means for the crypto market.
On 12 June 2026 SpaceX executed historys largest IPO - a $75 billion share offering with 555.56 million shares at $135 and market cap over $1.75 trillion. The first trading day closed +19% at $161. In the S-1 amendment on 3 June, SpaceX disclosed 18,712 Bitcoin holdings with fair value $1.293 billion as of 31 March and cost basis $661 million - the largest BTC position ever tied to an IPO, making SpaceX the 8th largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder. Simultaneously Backpack Securities and Sunrise launched SPCX tokenised equity on Solana with 1:1 backing and ACATS/DTCC redemption - first day volume ~$37.8M. In-depth review of how SpaceX IPO differs from others, smart contract architecture and possible crypto market scenarios.
toms-abeltins· 16 Jun 2026· 12 min read
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Crypto June 15: BTC reclaims 65K after Iran peace
Daily review of the June 15 (Monday) global crypto market - top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. The U.S.-Iran peace deal triggered a broad rebound: Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000 (intraday high ~$67,000), Ethereum returned to $1,700, and altcoins followed higher. Still, the fear index stayed in extreme fear (20), and the market waits cautiously for the Bank of Japan (June 16) and the FOMC (June 18).
On Monday, June 15, the crypto market opened the week with a broad rebound after the U.S.-Iran peace deal. Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000 (~$65,750, +2.0% on the day, intraday high ~$67,000), Ethereum +2.7% to ~$1,726 returned to the $1,700 level, and the large altcoins followed higher (SOL +5.5%, XRP +2.5%, HYPE +4%). Falling oil prices, an equity rally and SpaceX's market debut (+30%, revealing 18,712 BTC) restored risk appetite, but the fear index stayed in extreme fear (20). On the day SPCX (+41%) and Humanity (+20%) won, while Siren (-61%) lost. The SEC approved T. Rowe Price's multi-asset crypto ETF; the Philippines banned VASPs from listing privacy coins. Total cap ~$2.35T. The market awaits the BoJ (June 16, rate to 1%) and the FOMC (June 18).
toms-abeltins· 16 Jun 2026· 9 min read
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Crypto exchanges 15.06: Bitcoin over 66K before Fed
On Monday Bitcoin recovers above 66,000 dollars amid an Iran peace deal, as the market prepares for the US Fed meeting on 16-17 June; 15 days remain until the MiCA deadline.
Monday 15 June in the Baltic and Nordic crypto sector: Bitcoin recovers above 66,000 dollars - its highest level since the start of June - on an Iran peace deal, as the market prepares for the US Fed meeting. The ESMA register lists six CASP licences each in Latvia and Lithuania. 15 days remain until the MiCA deadline.
toms-abeltins· 16 Jun 2026· 6 min read
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Standard Chartered: BTC 100K, ETH 4K by year-end
On 12 June 2026 Standard Chartered analyst Geoffrey Kendrick declared crypto winter is over and renewed his forecast - Bitcoin 100,000 USD and Ethereum 4,000 USD by year-end. We analyse whether the forecast is realistic, Kendrick reasoning, and how it contrasts with JPMorgan more cautious view.
On 12 June 2026 Standard Chartered Global Head of Digital Assets Research Geoffrey Kendrick declared in a client note that crypto winter is over and renewed his year-end forecast: Bitcoin will reach 100,000 USD and Ethereum 4,000 USD. Kendrick identified the BTC drop to 59,000 USD on 5 June as the cycle bottom - a 53% drop from October peak of 126,000 USD. However, this is already the third Standard Chartered forecast downgrade - the original 300K target was cut to 150K in February and now to 100K. JPMorgan simultaneously warns that H2 2026 will depend on CLARITY Act passage (under 50% odds) and Strategy possible BTC sales. In-depth review of Kendrick reasoning, historical context, and what is relevant for Baltic/Nordic users.
toms-abeltins· 15 Jun 2026· 11 min read
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Crypto June 14: BTC ~62K before FOMC and BoJ
Daily review of the June 14 (Sunday) global crypto market - top 15 coins, stablecoins, NFT, ETF flows and regulation. In quiet weekend trade Bitcoin slid below $63,000 (~$62,500), the large altcoins followed lower, and the fear index sank back into extreme fear (~18-21). The market is tensing up ahead of the Bank of Japan (June 15-16, rate to 1%) and FOMC (June 16-17) decisions; analysts warn of a possible bull trap.
On Sunday, June 14, the crypto market cooled in quiet weekend trade after the rebound. Bitcoin slid below $63,000 (~$62,500, -2.1% on the day), Ethereum -2.0% to ~$1,640 (still far from $1,700), and the large altcoins followed lower (SOL -3.6%, XRP -2.6%, HYPE loses $60 support). The Fear and Greed Index sank back into extreme fear (~18-21) and analysts warned of a possible bull trap. The main story is the upcoming macro week: the Bank of Japan is expected to hike to 1% on June 15-16 (highest since 1995), while the FOMC on June 16-17 - 97% expect no change, as inflation hit 4.2%. On the week AI tokens won (BEAT +106%, TAO +30%), while Humanity (-72%) and XLM (-10%) lost. Stablecoins exceed $315B, but DeFi TVL is shrinking. Total cap ~$2.30T.
toms-abeltins· 15 Jun 2026· 9 min read