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Telegram founder Durov on arrest, detention in France: ‘I’m confused’

In an interview with Tucker Carlson, Pavel Durov’s first since being indicted on six charges in 2024, said his company did nothing wrong.

US lawmakers propose amendment to crypto market structure bill before markup

Two bills in the US Congress considering stablecoins and a digital asset regulatory framework will reach crucial stages this week after long debates and controversies.

BlackRock ETH accumulation, key price metrics forecast Ethereum rally to $3K

Rising futures open interest, robust spot ETH ETF flows, and a bullish technical analysis indicator forecast an Ethereum price rally to $3,000.

Bitcoin price shows strength, but will BTC bulls be able to push through $110K?

Bitcoin’s correlation to stocks and uncertainty about the future of the US economy could cap BTC price gains below $110,000.

Bitcoin chart pattern, return of ‘HODL mode’ point to imminent all-time BTC price high

An uptick in long-term Bitcoin holders and BTC’s start-of-week price break above $108,000 could be a sign that new highs are in order.

Paraguay warns of ‘irregular activity’ after post claiming BTC is legal tender

An X post by Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña claimed the country had recognized Bitcoin as legal tender, but the official government account soon urged users to “dismiss any recently published content.”

Hong Kong to use Chainlink protocol in CBDC pilot project

The study involving Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol is one of many initiatives exploring use cases for a potential Hong Kong CBDC, or e-HKD.

Price predictions 6/9: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin price pushed through a critical overhead resistance level, possibly opening the door to new all-time highs.

Nasdaq-listed fintech Netcapital acquires crypto native protocol Mixie

Shares of NCPL surged more than 16% on the news of the Mixie acquisition and are up 48% year-to-date.

Bitcoin price rebounds to $108K as millionaire whale goes 20x long on BTC

Analysts say Bitcoin could break its all-time high within 1–2 weeks, following breakout patterns seen recently in gold and the S&P 500.

Empty seats could hamper CFTC’s ability to regulate crypto

New legislation in Washington would have the CFTC regulate crypto, but is it currently able to provide effective rulemaking?

Tether plans to open-source Bitcoin mining OS; CEO says 'no need' for 3rd party vendors

The USDt issuer plans to launch its open-source project by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino.

Hodling in 2025: The most widely used Bitcoin strategy, explained

Despite market volatility and evolving investment tools, hodling remains the go-to strategy for Bitcoin believers in 2025.

Trump Wallet scandal: Is Magic Eden really involved or just dragged in?

Magic Eden publicly promoted the Trump Wallet, but conflicting claims and legal fallout raise questions about how clearly the partnership was understood.

Everyone loves crypto ETFs, but not after reading the fine print

Crypto ETFs have attracted billions in inflows and mainstream attention, but they undermine crypto’s core values of decentralization, self-custody and financial empowerment.

A crypto scam that doesn’t need private keys: How does zero-value transfer work?

A crypto investor lost $2.6 million in hours, falling victim to a zero-value transfer scam, a type of address poisoning scam.

XRP price will hit $25 if ETF approved, then crash 90%, new analysis says

XRP traders say it has the potential to rally to $27 as ETF approval odds increase.

Australia unmasks $123M crypto laundering ring behind security firm

A multi-agency investigation traced illicit funds to a suspected $123 million crypto laundering operation hiding behind a security company.

Strategy adds 1,045 Bitcoin for $110M in latest purchase

Strategy has acquired 1,045 Bitcoin for $110.2 million as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy, bringing total holdings to 582,000 BTC.

Ethereum privacy roadmap proposes EU GDPR-safe blockchain design

A new Ethereum privacy proposal suggests modular design and privacy tech can help the network align with EU GDPR rules while preserving decentralization.

Kaia pledges won-pegged stablecoin as South Korean payment stocks rally

Kakao-backed blockchain Kaia joins South Korea’s stablecoin race as the tech giant’s payments app surges 30% on the stock market.

Kenya’s crypto tax could hinder Africa’s digital growth opportunity

Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto transaction tax could disrupt Africa’s digital integration. As Kenya advances a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, the nation risks undermining its fintech leadership, driving startups and talent abroad.

Ether crypto funds see $296M inflows in best week since Trump election

Ether investment products saw $296 million in inflows last week despite a market slowdown, as investors await clarity from the US Fed’s June rate decision.

Bitcoin price will see ‘short-term correction’ before $140K: Analysts

Bitcoin analysts say BTC price could drop in the short term before initiating a rally to all-time highs above $140,000.

Tether USDT stablecoin seen on Bolivian store price tags

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino shared images of Bolivian duty-free goods priced in USDt, suggesting the stablecoin's growing role as a reference currency in a struggling economy.

MapleStory revives Avalanche, tops 1M daily transactions twice in a week

Avalanche’s blockchain activity has increased dramatically since classic online game MapleStory got a Web3 makeover on the network.

Illegal crypto mining surges in Malaysia amid unclear policies

Illegal mining and a lack of regulation limit Malaysia from tapping into the crypto mining revenue.

The Blockchain Group to raise $340M for Bitcoin treasury

The Paris-based crypto company already holds $154 million worth of Bitcoin, claiming to be Europe’s first BTC treasury company.

$100K becomes bulls' key level: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin liquidity conditions form the backdrop of a battle for BTC price support, and bull market continuation, over the coming week.

Metaplanet shares jump after $5.4B plan to buy Bitcoin

Metaplanet hopes to buy 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027, which would make it the second-largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies.

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