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New York authorities freeze $300K linked to crypto scammers

Officials reported that scammers had used crypto to pay for fake digital asset investment ads on social media platforms, leading to more than $1 million in losses for victims.

Bitcoin supply squeeze intensifies as ‘ancient’ holders eclipse newly mined BTC

The “ancient” Bitcoin cohort is growing faster than the amount of new coins mined, and with institutional flows accelerating, the path to $1 million BTC is starting to take shape.

Ethereum and the battle for yield: What is ETH’s future?

Ethereum staking yields are falling as yield-bearing stablecoins and DeFi protocols offer more competitive returns. Can ETH regain the upper hand in the yield wars?

Chinese Central Bank pledges global expansion of digital yuan — Report

China has been looking to challenge the US dollar’s reserve status and wants to expand the digital yuan’s reach to include domestic and international payments.

Deribit, Crypto.com integrate BlackRock's BUIDL as trading collateral

The move will lower collateral requirements to access leverage for crypto trading due to the relatively stable value of US government debt.

Price predictions 6/18: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, SUI, BCH

Bitcoin sell pressure ramps up as traders anticipate today’s FOMC results. Could BTC price fall to $100,000?

Healthcare company onboards Trump crypto adviser, buys $20M BTC

The initial purchase of more than 187 BTC was part of a larger strategy to “substantially increase its Bitcoin holdings,” according to Prenetics.

ZisK spins off from Polygon with ‘core minds behind Polygon zkEVM’

Polygon co-founder Jordi Baylini continues to serve Polygon in an advisory capacity.

Sandeep Nailwal’s Polygon takeover is his chance to ‘go all in’

Co-founder and new CEO Sandeep Nailwal opens up about dissolving Polygon’s board, closing zkEVM and why claiming sole leadership is the network’s best shot at relevance.

Food fraud costs $50B yearly — Can blockchain stop it?

Blockchain has already played a role in protecting consumers against food fraud, but there are lessons to be learned before it starts to truly pay off.

The empire strikes out: Institutionalists failed to kill the stablecoin bill

Despite a relentless campaign from institutional powerbrokers like Senator Elizabeth Warren, the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, marking a watershed moment for stablecoin regulation and exposing the limits of establishment resistance.

Bitcoin eyes $105K pre-FOMC as Trump reveals Iran asked for dialogue

Trump offers light relief for Bitcoin price action while calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell a "stupid person" with interest-rate cut hopes absent.

How a fake tweet from Paraguay pushed Bitcoin to $110K

A fake post from the Paraguayan president’s X account claimed Bitcoin was now legal tender, triggering a sharp 4% price spike.

Circle’s USDC to become eligible collateral for US futures trading

USDC, a US dollar-pegged stablecoin by Circle and Coinbase, is set to become a collateral for US futures trading as part of a joint effort by Coinbase Derivatives and Nodal Clear.

Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill amid concerns over systemic risk

The US Senate voted to pass the GENIUS Act, a bill regulating stablecoins, but observers believe lawmakers may have ignored stability concerns in Treasury markets.

Pi Network migration problems: Users report KYC, 2FA and balance errors

As Pi Network prepares for its June 28 mainnet migration, several users are facing KYC failures and wallet errors, raising concerns about the platform’s readiness for open blockchain adoption.

Norwegian crypto firm K33 raising more funds to buy up to 1,000 BTC

Norwegian crypto broker K33 is raising at least 85 million Swedish krona ($8.9 million) through a share issue for its plan to purchase up to 1,000 Bitcoin for its treasury.

Pudgy Penguins debuts play-to-win game on TON

Telegram mini-games reached a zenith in 2024, but the TON blockchain still averages over 2.1 million active wallets.

3iQ launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange with Ripple as investor

3iQ’s new XRP ETF, backed by Ripple, begins trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange with zero management fees for the first six months.

GENIUS Act can make stablecoins ‘part of US financial infrastructure’

The GENIUS Act is one step closer to becoming law in a development that may make stablecoin issuers key players in the US economy.

XRP price consolidates for 200 days: Analysts predict where it’s going next

Bullish fractals from 2017 suggest XRP could rally toward $3.70–$10, with some projections pointing to a breakout as high as $25 or more.

Circle dump: Cathie Wood’s Ark sells another $45M as shares tumble

In the past two days, ARK has offloaded a total of 642,766 Circle shares, accounting for 14% of its 4.49 million CRCL purchase made during the company’s public launch.

Chinese Bitcoin ASIC makers to begin US production amid tariff pressure

Bitmain, Canaan and MicroBT — producing over 99% of global Bitcoin mining ASICs — are launching US-based production units in response to tariffs.

Europe’s first Bitcoin treasury firm buys another $20M BTC, now holds over $170M

The Blockchain Group has acquired another $20 million in Bitcoin, lifting its total holdings to 1,653 BTC and posting a 1,173% BTC yield in 2025.

Bitcoin below $100K now ‘less likely’ as BTC price eyes liquidity at $106K

Bitcoin price hovers around $105,000 on Wednesday and shows staying power as BTC’s chance of falling to $100,000 appears to be decreasing, new analysis suggests.

China’s JD.com enters stablecoin race as US passes GENIUS Act

JD.com plans to apply for stablecoin licenses in major countries, aiming to slash cross-border payment costs by 90% and settle in 10 seconds.

Iranian exchange Nobitex hacked for over $81M by Israel-linked hackers

The Iranian crypto exchange’s wallets were exploited for at least $81 million as attackers used vanity addresses for the theft.

Agriculture firm AgriFORCE powers 120 crypto miners with natural gas

AgriFORCE says it launched a site that uses stranded gas to power 120 Bitcoin mining rigs and will expand to two additional sites in Canada.

Bitcoin, crypto dip as Trump says Iran’s leader an ‘easy target’

The crypto market dropped after US President Donald Trump said he knows where Iran’s leader is hiding and that he is an “easy target.”

Washington’s second-biggest city, Spokane, bans crypto ATMs

Spokane City Council has banned crypto ATMs to curb rising scams, giving operators 60 days to remove machines amid concerns over fraud and vulnerable residents.

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