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Ethereum R&D nonprofit Ethlabs backed by Bitmine, Sharplink, Joe Lubin
A new nonprofit called Ethlabs focused on Ethereum research and development has secured backing from Bitmine, Sharplink, and Joe Lubin. The organization aims to prepare the network for institutional demand driven by stablecoins, tokenization, and AI applications.
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Polymarket secures exclusive US prediction market deal with Bundesliga
Polymarket has become the official prediction market partner for Bundesliga in the United States, with live event contracts for the league and its member clubs now available on the platform.
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Bithumb lists Canton (CC) token on Korean won market
South Korea's second-largest exchange Bithumb announced a listing for Canton token, with deposits opening immediately and trading commencing June 23 at 14:00 KST.
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Upbit to list Arcium (ARX) on June 23
South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit announced it will add Arcium to trading pairs in KRW, BTC, and USDT, with trading commencing June 23 at 14:00 local time.
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Sen. Lummis: U.S. won't cede digital asset governance to foreign entities
Senator Lummis stated the U.S. will maintain control over digital asset regulation domestically, drawing a parallel to how the internet was governed.
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Baillie Gifford launches UK-regulated tokenized bond fund on Solana and Ethereum
Scottish asset manager Baillie Gifford introduced BAGEY, a UK-regulated tokenized bond fund available to the public, with BNY Mellon providing custody and wallet services across both blockchains.
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Synthetix governance approves sUSD retirement, vested SNX buyback
Synthetix voted to discontinue sUSD stablecoin under SIP-423, freezing the contract and compensating holders with vested SNX at a 4:1 conversion ratio. A companion technical proposal (SIP-424) is under review.
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US Treasury sanctions crypto facilitators for ISIS funding
OFAC designated three individuals and six entities across Europe, Syria, Turkey, and Nigeria for using cryptocurrency to route funds to ISIS and its West African branch, including TRON addresses linked to a French national.
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Senate passes housing bill with temporary CBDC ban through 2030
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act cleared the Senate 85–5 with a provision temporarily prohibiting central bank digital currency development until 2030. The bill now moves to the House for a vote this week.
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Whale opens 40x leveraged long on 1,100 BTC
A whale opened a 40x leveraged long position on 1,100 BTC (~$70.5M notional), with liquidation price at $61,724. On-chain monitoring account reports the trade.
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon describes current market as bull run with unstoppable momentum
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon characterized the current market environment as a bull market with powerful momentum, comparing it to a tsunami that is difficult to reverse.
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Backpack Securities lists tokenized Micron stock on Solana
Sunrise and Backpack Securities launched a 1:1 backed tokenized version of Micron Technology stock on Solana, redeemable through Backpack Exchange, two days before the chipmaker's earnings report.
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US Senate passes bill blocking Federal Reserve CBDC creation
The US Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from developing or issuing a central bank digital currency, marking a significant policy stance on digital currency regulation.
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Large USDC deposit into Aave signals whale activity
An unidentified whale transferred approximately 135.5 million USDC to the Aave protocol, according to Whale Alert monitoring.
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TurboFlow raises $6M seed to build prediction markets for Asia-Pacific
TurboFlow, a prediction market and perpetual futures platform, closed a $6M seed round led by Pantera Capital. The startup targets Asian users as a regional alternative to platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
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House bill proposes temporary CBDC ban through 2030
A House bill containing a temporary moratorium on central bank digital currencies is scheduled for floor consideration this week, with committee leadership signaling intent to move it toward presidential approval.
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Large USDC withdrawal from Aave to unknown address
Whale Alert detected a transfer of approximately 135.5 million USDC from Aave to an unidentified wallet address, flagging significant liquidity movement on the protocol.
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Binance founder declines to give Bitcoin investment advice despite interest
CZ said even prison guards asked him whether to buy Bitcoin, but he declined to offer investment guidance, citing uncertainty about market movements.
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Aave V4 surpasses $200M in total deposits
Aave's V4 version has reached $200 million in deposits, marking a notable adoption milestone for the lending protocol.
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Senate passes housing bill with four-year CBDC ban for Federal Reserve
U.S. Senate has approved legislation that would prohibit the Federal Reserve from launching a central bank digital currency for four years, effectively blocking a research initiative.
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Trump signs orders to boost quantum computing, shift federal systems to post-quantum cryptography by 2031
President Trump has signed executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and mandate federal systems transition to post-quantum cryptography standards by 2031, addressing long-term blockchain and digital security concerns.
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Secret Network's Axelar bridge exploited for $4.67M via minting vulnerability
An attacker exploited a long-standing flaw in a CW20-ICS20 contract on Secret Network's Axelar bridge, draining $4.67M in wrapped tokens over seven days before detection. The bridge has been suspended.
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LeoDex launches AnyPay: shielded ZEC payments across blockchains
LeoDex introduced AnyPay, a browser-based payment service enabling users to send shielded Zcash to recipients in any cryptocurrency with low fees, powered by NEAR intents protocol.
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Lummis pushes Congress to pass CLARITY Act, citing regulatory uncertainty driving crypto devs abroad
Senator Cynthia Lummis warns that legal ambiguity is pushing cryptocurrency developers to relocate overseas and is calling for Congressional action on the CLARITY Act to establish clearer regulatory frameworks.
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Crypto industry backs tax deferral bill for miners and stakers
Industry groups are supporting proposed legislation that would allow miners and stakers to defer tax obligations on earned rewards until they sell the assets.
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Solana Foundation launches open data dashboard for ecosystem metrics
The Solana Foundation unveiled a new open-source data platform that consolidates key ecosystem metrics and analytics into a unified dashboard for developers and stakeholders.
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Sonic Labs co-founder Cronje, two others exit board as S token plunges
Andre Cronje and two other board members have resigned from Sonic Labs (formerly Fantom), though they stated they remain committed to the network's future. The S token has declined 97% from its peak.
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Bitcoin network activity climbs as price remains well below all-time highs
On-chain metrics show rising Bitcoin network activity even as BTC trades significantly below its peak price, according to CryptoQuant data.
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AI-powered security tools reshape crypto development standards
Researchers note that cheaper and faster AI-driven security solutions are becoming mainstream, potentially raising baseline expectations for code audits and due diligence across crypto development and institutional deployment.
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Bitcoin network activity surges despite price weakness, CryptoQuant reports
On-chain metrics show rising Bitcoin network activity even as BTC trades significantly below its peak, suggesting a potential divergence between usage and market price movement.
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EU Commission seeks input on MiCA 2.0 updates for stablecoins and DeFi
The European Commission is consulting stakeholders on potential revisions to MiCA, its crypto regulatory framework, with focus on stablecoin and DeFi policy adjustments.
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Solana reports $1B weekly volume in tokenized equities
Solana announced $1 billion in weekly trading volume for tokenized equities on its network, signaling growing adoption of real-world asset tokenization.
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Chainflip adds Tron support for cross-chain stablecoin swaps
Chainflip, a decentralized cross-chain swap protocol, has integrated Tron, enabling users to exchange stablecoins with native assets including BTC, ETH, and SOL.
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India's Enforcement Directorate raids Bengaluru firms in crypto transfer probe
India's Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Bengaluru-based companies as part of an investigation into alleged cryptocurrency-linked transfers totaling over $260 million.
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Farage privately opposes UK digital pound, backs stablecoins instead
UK politician Nigel Farage reportedly urged the Bank of England to abandon its digital pound plans while advocating for stablecoin adoption, signaling political resistance to CBDC development.
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Whale accumulates 235K SOL in $16.5M purchase
A tracked whale address acquired approximately 235,000 SOL tokens for $16.5M USDC at an average entry price near $70.50, according to on-chain monitoring.
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Tom Lee: Ethereum faces no funding crisis risk
Analyst Tom Lee stated that Ethereum has no risk of experiencing a funding crisis, addressing concerns about the network's economic sustainability.
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Pudgy Penguins brings trading cards to Target stores nationwide
The NFT-based Pudgy Penguins franchise is launching its Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target locations across the US, marking a push into physical retail and mainstream consumer channels.
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MicroStrategy turned 2022 deficit into $48B surplus via Bitcoin accumulation
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor reports the company reversed a $300M deficit in 2022 into a $48B surplus by increasing its Bitcoin holdings. The statement reflects the firm's aggressive crypto asset strategy.
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MicroStrategy swung from $300M debt deficit to $48B surplus via $60B capital raise and 716k BTC accumulation
MicroStrategy faced a $300M shortfall between debt and cash reserves in late 2022. Since then, a $60B capital raise and aggressive bitcoin purchases have reversed the position, leaving the company with $48B in reserves exceeding debt.
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