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Why tokenized real-world assets are soaring

Tokenized real-world assets have surged to a capitalization of $8 billion, outpacing Bitcoin and Ether in both market performance and volatility-adjusted returns.

Price analysis 6/14: BTC, ETH, BNB, SOL, XRP, DOGE, TON, ADA, SHIB, AVAX

Bitcoin and several altcoins are getting sold into rallies, increasing the risk of a downside breakdown.

Ripple invokes SEC v. Terraform case, argues for smaller civil penalty

The blockchain firm’s case with the SEC has been ongoing since December 2020, when the regulator alleged Ripple used XRP as an unregistered security to raise funds.

Nigerian officials drop some charges against detained Binance exec

The next court dates in Tigran Gambaryan’s case are scheduled for June 19–20, according to a family spokesperson.

Samourai Wallet shutdown: Implications for other privacy and self-custody tools

The seizure of the Samourai Wallet website and the indictment of its founders might have implications for other privacy-preserving self-custodial tools.

Turkey targets crypto with new 0.03% transaction tax

Turkey introduced a 0.03% tax on crypto transactions as part of a major fiscal reform to address the budget deficit caused by recent earthquakes.

Decentralized ID is the next “killer” Web3 use case: Cardano sustainability lead

Blockchain needs more non-speculative use cases to onboard the next billion mainstream users.

Donald Trump wants US to rule Bitcoin mining industry

U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump wants the future of Bitcoin to be red, white and blue.

MicroStrategy upsizes latest stock sale to $700M to buy more Bitcoin

MicroStrategy upsizes its convertible senior notes offering to $700 million, earmarking proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and corporate purposes.

Ethereum rally to $3,700? Unlikely, say two derivatives metrics

Ether derivatives were unable to maintain elevated optimism levels, despite the potential spot ETF and recent macroeconomic data.

Roaring Kitty buys another 4M GME stocks, birthing conspiracy theory

Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, buys 4 million more GameStop (GME) shares, increasing his holdings to over 9 million shares worth $262 million.

Bitcoin breaks 18-month hashrate uptrend: Are BTC miners capitulating?

Despite the drop in hashrate, Bitcoin miner selling isn’t correlated with the BTC price drop from $71,100 to $66,000.

Andrew Tate and Iggy Azalea parodied in Beeple’s artwork

Beeple unveils “Mother and Daddy (2024),” blending digital finance and celebrity culture, featuring Iggy Azalea and Andrew Tate.

Storm Partners launches Web3 innovation sandbox in Geneva

The new blockchain sandbox aims to bolster Geneva’s status as an emerging crypto hub.

Lil Pump and dump: Rapper tattoos ‘Solana’ on forehead after selling SOL tokens

Lil Pump’s new Solana tattoo sparked mixed reactions from fans and the crypto community, with some criticizing and others celebrating the move.

Can Bitcoin whales protect BTC price from new $48K downside target?

Bitcoin is not filling traders with hope as a stubborn BTC price range endures despite mass whale purchasing.

Wall Street must be accountable for Bitcoin mining emissions — Greenpeace

Greenpeace alleges that Wall Street titans such as BlackRock and Vanguard contribute to the environmental harm coming from Bitcoin mining.

Trezor to simplify self-custody with onboarding sessions and new wallet

Self-custody raises concerns about the burden of holding the private key, which Trezor wants to solve with a dedicated onboarding division and new wallets.

BIS inaugurates Toronto Innovation Centre with Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said that as finance evolves, the industry must innovate and apply new skills, allowing Canadians to benefit from advancements.

Bitfarms expands into Pennsylvania amid Riot’s growing stake

Bitfarms announces U.S. expansion in Pennsylvania, while Riot Platforms increases its ownership stake in the company to 14%.

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