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Month: June 2025
Bitcoin gets Fed rate pause 'tailwind' as BTC eyes $106K short squeeze
Bitcoin price trajectory is primed to benefit from both macroeconomic and crypto derivatives trends, said new research from CryptoQuant.
South Korea to investigate fees by local crypto exchanges
South Korea’s newly elected president Lee Jae-myung reportedly promised to reduce crypto trading transactions as part of his presidential campaign.
Return of Zero Interest Rate Policy as Swiss Central Bank Cuts Rates
A COVID-era feature that characterized the bull run in all corners of financial markets, including bitcoin BTC, has made a comeback in Switzerland, one of the most financial powerhouses of the world. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) cut its interest rate to zero on Thursday, to counter falling inflation, appreciating Swiss franc (CHF) and economic … Read more
Nobitex source code leaked after $100M hack by pro-Israel group
Hackers behind the $100 million Nobitex exploit have released the exchange’s full source code, escalating tensions amid the Israel-Iran conflict.
Circle Rockets After Stablecoin Bill Clears Senate, Pushes Post-IPO Rally to Over 500%
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) soared 34% on Wednesday, adding another 6% after-hours, as the U.S. Senate passed a landmark bill laying the groundwork for regulated, dollar-backed stablecoins. The move pushed Circle’s stock to $199.59 on Wednesday’s closing, with a high of $211.87 in after-hours trading. The stock is now up over 540% since its June 5 … Read more
Dogecoin Steady But Flashing ‘Oversold’ in Signal for Bearish Bets
Dogecoin (DOGE) recovered from an intraday low of $0.164 to close near $0.171, posting a 4.7% bounce in line with broader market weakness. The move suggests institutional buyers may be quietly accumulating at lower levels as market participants brace for continued volatility. News Background Dogecoin’s rebound comes in the wake of intense selling pressure sparked … Read more
KuCoin Allows Institutional Clients to Trade Without Having to Pre-Fund Wallets
Crypto exchange KuCoin is now allowing institutional clients to trade without having to pre-fund wallets, recreating a trading experience that they would recognize from the traditional finance (TradFi) world. The Seychelles-based exchange teamed up with BitGo Singapore and will use the crypto custodian’s Go Network for off-exchange settlement (OES), KuCoin said. “KuCoin’s full suite of … Read more
Stripe’s former growth lead helps African diaspora invest in startups, real estate
When Joe Kinvi joined Touchtech Payments in 2017 as head of finance, the Irish startup couldn’t afford his full salary. So he negotiated for stock to make up the difference. Eighteen months later, Stripe acquired the company, and that equity converted into Stripe shares, enough to let Kinvi leave his job, bootstrap a side project, … Read more
Binance’s CZ suggests ‘will function’ to distribute crypto in case of death
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said crypto platforms must prepare for the inevitable by enabling users to pass on digital assets after they die.
Canada’s Sol Strategies files with SEC to list on the Nasdaq
Sol Strategies’ stock price rose by more than 4% following the announcement that it has filed to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange.
Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Stablecoins Can Bolster US Dollar ‘Supremacy’
Bessent framed stablecoins as a strategic asset for U.S. influence, as lawmakers weigh whether politics will stall key legislation again.
Pacific nation Nauru passes law to establish a crypto regulator
The brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried once plotted to buy Nauru and build a doomsday bunker using funds from the now-defunct crypto exchange.
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Bitcoin to Ether shift going unnoticed with ‘bear market PTSD’ — Trader
A crypto analyst says the altcoin season “we are all craving for” now hinges on Ether doing better and showing strength.
Ohio House passes bill allowing up to $200 tax-free crypto payments
Ohio’s House passed a bill to legally insulate various crypto activities, such as mining and staking, and exempt some transactions from capital gains tax.
SpaceX Starship explodes again, this time on the ground
Late Wednesday night at about 11PM CT, SpaceX was about to perform a static fire test of Ship 36, ahead of a planned 10th flight test for its Starship, when there was suddenly a massive explosion at the Massey’s Testing Center site. SpaceX says “A safety clear area around the site was maintained throughout the … Read more
Need ChatGPT’s help? It could be making you dumber
MIT research has found heavy use of ChatGPT impairs memory, lowers brain engagement and may hinder learning by replacing critical cognitive processes.
Bitcoin Scandal Fails to Topple Czech Government in No-Confidence Vote
A $45 million Bitcoin donation from a convicted darknet operator set off a political crisis and brought the Czech government to its knees.
Ether, Solana, and Other Majors Could Further Slide as Trump Threatens Iran Strikes
Crypto majors slid further on Thursday and the dollar gained ground as fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East intensified. XRP XRP, Cardano’s ADA ADA, and Solana’s SOL SOL lost over 1% in the past 24 hours, while dogecoin DOGE is flat on the day but down over 10% for the week, wiping … Read more
US Bitcoin ETFs hit 8-day inflow streak despite Middle East tensions
The spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their eighth straight day of inflows as early market panic from the Israel-Iran conflict appears to be cooling off.
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1inch Foundation Proposes User Compensation Plan Following October Hack
DAO members of 1inch are voting on whether to approve a reimbursement scheme for victims of a supply chain exploit last year.
Elon Musk’s AI firm xAI faces lawsuit over data center air pollution
xAI has received a legal threat over its use of gas turbines at its Memphis AI hub, as Big Tech and AI firms frantically build their AI capabilities.