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US senators question Meta’s stablecoin plans amid GENIUS Act debate

Lawmakers asked Mark Zuckerberg whether Meta had had any influence on the GENIUS stablecoin bill and its plans to potentially issue its own digital currency.

Bitcoin, ETH price coil after inflation cools and US-China tariffs roll back

Lower CPI and tariff rollbacks boost crypto’s outlook despite economic concerns and Fed rate uncertainty.

GENIUS stablecoin bill passes key vote, advances in US Senate

Weeks after a stablecoin bill stalled over Trump-linked concerns, the Senate advanced the GENIUS Act.

Price predictions 6/11: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, SUI, LINK

Bitcoin price trades near its all-time high as ETH and several altcoins start fresh rallies.

Developer accuses Ethereum Foundation of undermining devs, creating ‘secret’ teams

Péter Szilágyi, a former Ethereum Foundation employee and the lead Geth developer, said the organization repeatedly undermined his team.

‘Unique’ Bitcoin holder trend backs BTC’s next price discovery phase: Glassnode

Bitcoin enters a unique market phase as rising long-term holder dominance and compressed volatility could potentially trigger a fresh round of price discovery.

Peaq and UAE bet on tokenized machines to power future economy

The UAE Machine Economy Free Zone envisions a world where tokenholders receive a share of the revenue from machine-economy activities.

After stablecoin push, Stripe acquires crypto wallet developer Privy

The acquisition of Privy follows Stripe’s entry into the stablecoin market in 2024.

Ethereum whale opens $11M leveraged bet amid ETH price’s 30% rise potential

ETH price rising to around $2,850 drove the whale’s $11 million leveraged long into $366,000 paper profit.

OneBalance lands $20M to simplify crypto for developers

OneBalance raised $20 million to launch a developer toolkit enabling one-click crosschain crypto transactions, aiming to fix fragmented UX and boost app conversions.

When an AI says, ‘No, I don’t want to power off’: Inside the o3 refusal

OpenAI’s o3 model resisted shutdown in safety tests, raising concerns about AI alignment and control.

Trump’s consumer protection reforms could leave crypto users in a lurch

The Trump administration, supported by major US crypto firms, has largely dismantled the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, leaving consumers vulnerable.

Trump’s CFTC chair pick won’t push president for bipartisan commission

Senators questioned Brian Quintenz on prediction markets, his experiences dealing with debanking, and how he would potentially handle an entirely Republican-staffed CFTC.

Currency must be separated from state: Returning to Bitcoin's original vision

As government overreach and institutional interests reshape the blockchain landscape, it's time to return to Bitcoin's founding vision: a truly decentralized, immutable currency free from state and corporate control.

What is a supply chain attack in crypto and how to prevent it?

Supply chain attacks in crypto exploit trusted dependencies, emerging as a major threat to crypto projects, which now have to stay vigilant on such threats.

From ETFs to Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Inside Trump’s crypto playbook

Explore the latest developments in crypto regulation and macro outlook in a report by HTX Ventures.

Connecticut lawmakers vote to prohibit crypto use in government

Connecticut has joined the growing number of US states rejecting the notion of a state Bitcoin reserve, prohibiting government entities from making crypto investments and payments.

ASTR becomes OP Superchain’s first interoperable token via Chainlink CCIP

Users will eventually be able to transfer ASTR to any Superchain network, according to OP Labs’ Zain Bacchus.

SOL price toward $300 next? Solana ETF approval chances jump to 91%

Surging onchain activity, rising spot Solana ETF approval chances and derivatives metrics suggest that SOL’s bullish price momentum could continue toward $300.

Nasdaq-listed Interactive Strength launches $500M AI token treasury with Fetch.ai

Interactive Strength aims to launch the world’s largest corporate AI-crypto treasury to boost shareholder value and incorporate AI tools.

FTX users fight to unlock $2.2B in still-disputed bankruptcy claims

FTX creditors are awaiting progress on at least $2.2 billion worth of disputed claims, with some users reporting issues with the KYC verification process.

Sandeep Nailwal takes charge of Polygon Foundation as first CEO

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal assumed full executive control, marking a move away from decentralized governance.

MEXC launches $100M user protection fund to cover platform breaches

MEXC introduces a $100 million fund to protect users from platform breaches, hacks and technical failures, with real-time wallet transparency.

PancakeSwap launches one-click crosschain swaps to simplify DeFi UX

PancakeSwap now offers one-click crosschain swaps with Across Protocol, aiming to reduce bridge risk and improve DeFi user experience across Arbitrum, Base and BNB Chain.

Crypto asset reserve bill lands in Ukraine’s parliament

Although the bill would allow the National Bank of Ukraine to acquire crypto assets like Bitcoin as part of state reserves, it would not require the bank to do so.

Rep. Timmons asks SEC for docs on agency’s past approach to Ethereum

Republican Representative William Timmons has asked US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins for documents on the agency’s historical approach to Ether.

Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish files for US IPO: FT

The Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange joins a growing list of firms seeking to go public as investor optimism returns under the Trump administration.

Bitcoin may struggle in Q3 as eyes turn to Ethereum’s ‘catch-up’ — Analysts

Bitcoin moves in the “opposite direction of retail’s expectations,” which may lead to a price surge lag, Santiment analyst Brian Quinlivan tells Cointelegraph.

US House Financial Services Committee advances crypto CLARITY Act

The CLARITY Act will move to the House floor after the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance the crypto market structure bill in a 32 to 19 vote.

Librarian Ghouls hacker group targeting Russians to mine crypto

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky says the Librarian Ghouls may be hacktivists, based on their reliance on legitimate, third-party utilities, a technique commonly associated with similar groups.

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