Oliver Crane
Oliver Crane covers cryptocurrency markets and digital assets. He writes about Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the broader crypto ecosystem for UK investors and those new to digital finance.
5 June 2026: Bitcoin near $63K before payrolls
Bitcoin hovered near $63,000 on Friday morning as crypto stayed in Extreme Fear, with traders waiting for the US jobs…
Evening, 4 June 2026: Bitcoin steadies into Asia as fear stays extreme
Bitcoin steadied near $63,900 into Thursday's close, but crypto markets still head into Asia with Extreme Fear readings and only…
What Is a Crypto Validator, and What Does It Validate?
A crypto validator helps a proof of stake network agree which blocks follow the rules. This guide explains what validators…
4 June 2026 PM: Bitcoin slides as SEC draft points to lighter crypto rules
Bitcoin traded near $62,500 on Thursday afternoon as crypto markets stayed defensive and the SEC's draft plan added a fresh…
4 June 2026: Bitcoin slips below $64K as fear deepens
Bitcoin slips below $64,000 as crypto fear deepens, with major coins weaker and total market value sliding in a defensive…
Evening, 3 June 2026: Bitcoin heads into Asia under pressure
Bitcoin heads into the Asian open near $65,800 with volume still elevated and fear still extreme, as the SEC points…
What is liquid staking, and why is the token not the same as the locked coin?
Liquid staking makes staked crypto easier to move, but the receipt token is not the locked coin itself. This guide…
3 June 2026 PM: FCA warning lands as Bitcoin steadies near $67K
The FCA warned clubs over unauthorised financial sponsors as Bitcoin held near $67,000 and crypto traders stayed defensive into the…
3 June 2026: Bitcoin breaks lower as fear deepens
Bitcoin slid towards $67,000 on 3 June as extreme fear deepened, ETF withdrawals weighed on sentiment, and altcoins struggled to…
What is restaking, and why does it add another layer of risk?
Restaking reuses staked crypto to support extra services, but extra rewards bring extra risk. Learn what the structure means before…