Record Q2, monthly close next? 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin is on the cusp of beating several historical all-time highs as a trader warns that “games are being played” in an increasingly volatile environment.
Month: June 2025
Barclays Joins List of UK Banks Restricting Credit Card Crypto Buys
The bank’s move comes after reports that the Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to ban crypto purchases using credit.
The Divine Rise of $ZEUS: How Pepe’s Dog is Setting a New Standard for Meme Coins
Welcome to “Behind the Meme,” a series exploring the cultural forces shaping Web3. Today, we’re diving into the world of $ZEUS, a meme coin that’s captured attention not just for its humor, but for its unique connection to internet history. We’re speaking with Jagged NH Haus, a key figure behind this project that’s turning a … Read more
Bitcoin Price Not Being Suppressed, Selling by Long-Term Holders, Checkmate Says
Bitcoin (BTC) has been consolidating above $100,000 since the start of May. The only time the price drop below $100,000 was on 22 June, which was a weekend when tensions escalated between Iran and the U.S. However, due to typically low trading volume over weekends, price action is often less reliable during those periods since … Read more
‘Like Ordering McDonald’s:’ Malta’s MiCA Fast-Track Draws Oversight Concerns
Malta, a scenic Mediterranean island with a population of just over half a million, is quickly becoming the preferred European base for high-profile crypto companies like OKX and Crypto.com to come and set up shop. Weeks after Europe’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regime came into force last December, Malta awarded licenses to some of … Read more
The Blockchain Group Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings and Capital Base
The Blockchain Group (ALTBG) announced a series of strategic moves enhancing both its bitcoin treasury BTC and capital structure. The Paris-based company bought 60 BTC for about 5.5 million euros ($6.5 million), bringing its total holdings to 1,788 BTC valued at about 161.3 million euros, with an average price of 90,213 euros each. Notable transactions … Read more
Bitcoin DEX Traders Position for Downside Volatility With $85K-$106K Puts, Derive Data Show
Bitcoin (BTC) options flow on the leading decentralized onchain platform Derive.xyz shows that traders are preparing for downside price volatility over the next couple of weeks. As of Monday, 20% of the platform’s total BTC options open interest, valued at over $54 million, was concentrated in the July 11 expiry put options with strikes at … Read more
Feeling Behind? 17 Lifehacks for Beating Chronic Laziness
2025 Update: Laziness is a symptom of a fundamental lack of willpower. Willpower isn’t a very sexy subject (although I tried to make it one), but willpower is the ultimate lifehack because if you have willpower, you get to have anything else you desire. If you don’t have willpower, you probably don’t realize how important it is to your … Read more
Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex slowly restores services
Hacked Iranian crypto exchange Nobitex is slated to resume withdrawal services, starting with verified users.
Crypto Market Maker Wintermute Snags Bitcoin Credit Line From Cantor Fitzgerald
Wintermute, a digital assets-focused market maker and OTC desk, has attained a bitcoin(BTC)-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald, following similar financing deals announced last month with Maple Finance and FalconX. Cantor said the newly launched Bitcoin Financing Business is expected to provide up to $2 billion in financing during its initial rollout. The size of … Read more
Reducing Blockchain Fees with R2-TFRM and On-Chain Randomness
Table of Links Abstract and 1. Introduction Related Work Preliminaries 3.1 TFMs: Desirable Properties 3.2 Groves’ Redistribution Mechanism (RM) IDEAL-TFRM: Impossibility of Achieving Strictly Positive Redistribution Index Transaction Fee Redistribution Mechanism (TFRM) R-TFRM: A TFRM Robust to Miner Manipulation 6.1 R-TFRM: Analyzing Impact of Miner Manipulation on Rebate and Miner Revenue R2-TFRM: Robust and Rational … Read more
Unlucky trader ‘Qwatio’ liquidated 8 times in a week, loses $12.5M
A trader under the handle Qwatio has been liquidated eight times in the last week, with the latest a partial liquidation of an Ether position leveraged by 25X.
South Korea pauses CBDC tests as stablecoin fever hits banks
The Bank of Korea reportedly suspended its central bank digital currency trials as participating banks are tempted by the government’s promise to allow stablecoins.
The TechBeat: Chinese AI Model Promises Gemini 2.5 Pro-level Performance at One-fourth of the Cost (6/30/2025)
How are you, hacker? 🪐Want to know what’s trending right now?: The Techbeat by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our trending stories of the day! Set email preference here. ## HackerNoon and the Sia Foundation Partner to Decentralize Tech Publishing By @pressreleases [ 3 Min read ] HackerNoon is thrilled to … Read more
Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ Creator Compares Rich Villains to Elon Musk
The creator says the show’s billionaire villains now mirror figures like Elon Musk, as Season 3 sharpens its critique of visible oligarch power.
BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Snaps Four-Week Downtrend in Volumes
BlackRock’s spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on Nasdaq under the ticker IBIT rose 3.49% last week, snapping a four-week downtrend in trading volumes. A total of 210.02 million shares changed hands in the week ended June 27, registering a 22.2% growth from the preceding week’s volume tally of 171.74 million shares, according to … Read more
Bhutan Bets on Binance Pay to Power Crypto-Backed Tourism Economy
Bhutan is going full tilt on crypto — not just to modernize its financial rails, but to attract high-value global travelers and build a digitally resilient economy. At the Digital Bhutan panel, co-hosted by Binance, officials laid out a clear vision: bring crypto out of theory and into everyday life. “Tourists complain they can’t use … Read more
Metaplanet Acquires 1,005 Bitcoin, Issues $208M Bonds for Further BTC Buys
Metaplanet has bought 1,005 bitcoin (BTC) pushing its total stash of the largest cryptocurrency to 13,350 BTC. The Tokyo-listed hotelier also announced it is issuing 0% interest rate ordinary bonds worth $208 million to further enhance its bitcoin acquisition strategy. Metaplanet, is a known BTC HODLer, and is one of the top five corporate holders … Read more
Metaplanet surpasses Cleanspark with $108M Bitcoin buy
Metaplanet has become the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after its latest $108 million purchase, which comes on the same day that the Japanese firm issued 0% interest bonds to buy more.
Hong Kong’s Upcoming Stablecoin Rules to Shake Up US Dollar Dominance, Deter Bigger Players
The city has aligned its fintech push with China’s de-dollarization efforts as new stablecoin laws take effect in August.
Meta’s $14B Bet on Scale AI Backfires, Triggers AI Trust Crisis
Meta sure knows how to roil an entire industry. Its $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI has intensified an ongoing discussion about AI data quality and trust—sometimes in ways that reflect poorly on Meta and Scale, but undeniably in ways that matter. The investment, announced in June 2025, granted Meta a 49% non-voting stake in … Read more
Is Crypto Still Inclusive? What Happens as Big Tech Shuns DEI Initiatives
When crypto first arrived on the scene, it came with bold promises: open access, borderless technology, and a fair system for anyone with an Internet connection. It wasn’t about what country you were born in, what you looked like, or who you loved. It was just code, cryptography, and people trying to build something better. … Read more
Shiba Inu Whale Accumulation, ‘Inside Week’ Candle Offer Hope to SHIB Bulls
Signs of green shoots have emerged in the shiba inu SHIB market, with whale accumulation and an inside week candle suggesting a price recovery ahead. SHIB’s price has dropped nearly 27% to $0.00001160 since mid-May, hitting a 16-month low of $0.00001005 at one point, according to data source TradingView. The decline, however, prompted whales – … Read more
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