While the broader crypto market remains subdued, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum posting slight losses, a select group of altcoins have defied the trend, registering substantial gains over the last 24 hours. These market-defying rallies appear disconnected from general market sentiment, instead fueled by project-specific catalysts, including major exchange listings, deflationary tokenomics, and strategic partnerships. […]
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Prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT has criticized two prominent stablecoins, including Ripple’s RLUSD and Circle’s USDC, highlighting concerns about their compliance and adoption strategies. In a now-deleted social media post, ZachXBT questioned Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, arguing that it lacked an authentic user base and relied on paid partnerships to create the illusion of organic growth. Due […]
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Local reports indicate that South Korea’s central bank has suspended its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program, pivoting the nation’s focus toward a private, bank-led stablecoin initiative. The Bank of Korea (BOK) halted its “Project Han River,” following mounting pressure from commercial banking partners who cited prohibitive costs and the absence of a viable […]
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The integration will allow “qualified borrowers to access USDC loans while earning ETHFI incentives,” the startup said in a statement.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on the mainnet, according to a June 30 announcement. The sidechain would allow developers to create, port, and deploy Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) within the XRPL ecosystem. The XRPL EVM sidechain is built to be fast and secure and is connected to the […]
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Grayscale has updated its Top 20 crypto assets for the third quarter of 2025, naming Avalanche (AVAX) and Morpho as new entrants while dropping Optimism and Lido DAO, according to a July 26 report. The firm emphasized that the changes reflect a research-driven selection process that favors on-chain traction over popularity or market capitalization. Following […]
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There has been a spike in IRS warning letters sent to crypto investors over the past few weeks, according to CoinLedger CEO David Kemmerer.
ACX plunged over 10% amid allegations of DAO manipulation and insider trading involving a Binance listing and the Across Protocol team.
Nick van Eck, CEO of Agora, the issuer of the AUSD stablecoin that received a particularly low rating, said Anchorage's scores were biased.
Ripple has partnered with Wormhole, a cross-chain messaging protocol, to bring multichain support to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its upcoming Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain. According to the June 26 statement, the integration will introduce advanced functionality to the XRPL and allow assets and data to flow freely between it and over 35 other […]
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US District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a joint request from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs to dissolve an earlier court order and lower Ripple’s financial penalty. The ruling, issued on June 26, firmly rejected the attempt to undo a prior judgment tied to Ripple’s violations of securities laws through […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Hong Kong released a second policy statement to accelerate its digital asset (DA) development and reinforce its ambition to become a global leader in financial innovation. The latest statement, dated June 26 and dubbed “Policy Statement 2.0,” expands on the framework laid out in its initial release from October 2022. According to the Hong Kong […]
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World Liberty Financial, the DeFi project part-owned by US President Donald Trump, has announced plans to enable transfers of its WLFI token. In a June 25 post on X, the team stated: “You asked to make WLFI transferable — we heard you. The team is working behind the scenes to make it happen.” The team […]
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Coinbase has launched two additional wrapped tokens on its Base Ethereum Layer 2 network — cbADA and cbLTC.
Coinbase launched wrapped tokens for Cardano (cbADA) and Litecoin (cbLTC) on its Base layer-2 network, the exchange said in a June 25 post. Each synthetic token is backed 1:1 by the underlying asset held in Coinbase custody, and proof-of-reserves pages list the on-chain addresses securing the collateral. The transparency pages already show 11,364 LTC and […]
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Lending protocol zkLend stated in a June 25 post on X that it will wind down its operations and direct its remaining $200,000 treasury to a fund for users affected by a February security breach. The team said the exploit “deeply eroded user confidence” and ZEND’s delisting from Bybit and KuCoin amplified the negative sentiment […]
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Bitfinex Securities has introduced two tokenized equity offerings with a combined value of £105 million (around $143 million), according to a June 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The listings, TITAN1 and TITAN2, were issued by Ctrl Alt and represent the first equity-based tokens available on the Bitfinex Securities exchange. The Astana Financial Services Authority regulates […]
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Barclays bank has announced it will block customers from using Barclaycard credit cards to buy crypto starting June 27 The move was quietly confirmed in a newly updated FAQ section on the bank’s official website. According to Barclays, the decision stems from concerns over consumer protection and repayment risks. The bank warned that crypto price […]
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A new proposal from HOT Protocol, a decentralized group operating on the NEAR Protocol, has called for a significant reduction in the AI crypto project‘s token inflation rate. On June 24, the decentralized organization submitted a plan to slash NEAR’s annual inflation rate from 5% to 2.5%. The proposal aims to enhance the long-term sustainability […]
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Cardano is advancing its long-term scaling strategy with a fresh wave of Layer-2 (L2) innovations, moving beyond the Hydra framework. This next phase was outlined during a high-level research session in June 2025, organized by Input Output Global (IOG), the core development team behind Cardano. The event convened technical leaders from the Intersect Working Group, […]
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Grayscale has unveiled a new single-asset investment vehicle centered on the Space and Time (SXT) token, according to a June 24 announcement. The fund, officially named the Space and Time Trust, offers accredited investors direct exposure to one of the crypto sector’s newest data infrastructure projects. Individual and institutional participants can subscribe to the Trust […]
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The US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is exploring whether digital asset holdings like Bitcoin should be considered in mortgage application processes. FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced the initiative on July 24 via X, noting that the agency is beginning a review process to determine how crypto might be used in home loan evaluations. According […]
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BNB, the fifth-largest crypto by market cap, is currently trading hands at around $630, up nearly 5% on the day.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Altcoins are slipping further into decline as investors flock to Bitcoin amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a risk-off environment. Data from CoinGlass shows the Altcoin Season Index has plunged to 12, its weakest level in nearly a year, reflecting a deepening lack of interest in non-Bitcoin cryptocurrencies. The Altcoin Season Index tracks how non-Bitcoin assets […]
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Cointelegraph, one of the leading crypto media platforms, has confirmed a front-end security breach that exposed its users to a malicious pop-up urging them to connect their wallets. The incident, which occurred on June 22, involved scammers promoting a fake Cointelegraph token (CTG) and a counterfeit initial coin offering (ICO) campaign. Scam Sniffer, a blockchain […]
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Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on June 20. Pump.fun had aimed to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation through its token auction originally set for June 25. The […]
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TikTok has publicly denied allegations that it bought $300 million worth of TRUMP memecoins to sway US President Donald Trump. The company addressed the claims on June 19 in a post on X, labeling the accusation “false and irresponsible” and aimed at misrepresenting its actions. The statement followed comments by US Congressman Brad Sherman, who […]
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The XRP Ledger has entered a new phase of community participation with the upcoming launch of XAO DAO, marking the network’s first decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). This launch signals a shift toward deeper decentralized governance in XRPL’s future, offering users a structured way to engage in critical decisions, fund initiatives, and support real-world blockchain adoption. […]
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