The crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering an initial US public offering (IPO) as the wave of crypto firms entering public markets gains momentum. Although the exchange has not officially confirmed these plans, Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique hinted at the possibility during a conversation with The Information, suggesting an IPO could be on the […]
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X (formerly known as Twitter) is ramping up efforts to integrate financial services directly into its ecosystem and moving beyond its roots in social networking, the Financial Times reported on June 19. According to the report, the social media giant is preparing to let users carry out a wide range of financial transactions within the […]
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Circle’s CRCL shares climbed 34% and closed at $199.59 on June 18 after registering a new all-time high at $200.90. The new price peak is roughly 6.5x the company’s initial public offering price of $31 set on June 5. The price leap came one day after the Senate advanced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation […]
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Canadian asset manager 3iQ has launched an XRP-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the XRPQ ticker. According to a June 18 statement, XRPQ will offer investors a six-month waiver on management fees and hold only long-term positions on the digital asset. These assets are sourced from reputable exchanges and over-the-counter […]
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Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […]
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Participants in the protocol will be eligible for INK airdrops, with further details to be announced. However, INK enters a crowded market where most new tokens, even those with venture backing and protocol traction, tend to trend downward after launch.
Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch blockchain-based equities, Reuters reported on June 17, citing the exchange’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal. The plan would enable Coinbase to offer digital tokens that represent ownership in publicly listed companies, effectively merging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure. If greenlit, […]
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Ark Invest, the investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, has sold off over $50 million of its holdings in Circle Internet Group (CRCL), the issuer of the USDC stablecoin. On June 16, Ark dumped 342,658 CRCL shares valued at approximately $51.7 million, based on the day’s closing price of $151.06, according to Yahoo Finance […]
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Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, a first for any major crypto exchange. The launch of Bybit TradFi expands the company’s offerings beyond digital assets, positioning it as a full-service financial hub aimed at bridging the […]
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Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko has opposed Cardano’s leadership’s new proposal to convert part of its treasury into Bitcoin. In a June 16 post on X, Yakovenko suggested the idea was misguided, arguing that it reflects poor treasury management and sends the wrong message to the Cardano community. According to him: “Projects should keep 18-36 […]
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The Tron blockchain is reportedly planning a backdoor entry to the US public markets through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq-listed company, the Financial Times reported on June 16. If completed, the merger would create a new company, Tron Inc., holding large amounts of TRX, Tron’s native token. The report also suggested that […]
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has reached its short-term goal of acquiring 10,000 Bitcoin, following a recent purchase of 1,112 BTC for approximately $117 million. The acquisition was completed at an average price of $105,405 per coin, pushing Metaplanet past Coinbase in the rankings of public companies with the most significant Bitcoin holdings. The milestone means […]
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Bitcoin has bounced back above $107,000 after a sharp weekend slump triggered by rising tensions between Israel and Iran. According to CryptoSlate’s data, this is the first time in four days that BTC has crossed this level, showing signs of renewed investor confidence. The downturn began after Israel launched a surprise strike on June 13, […]
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NYDIG Research said playing the low volatility through BTC options might yield a "relatively inexpensive" trade for directional traders.
Gotbit Consulting LLC, a prominent cryptocurrency market maker, was sentenced in federal court for criminal charges related to a multi-year scheme to manipulate digital asset trading volumes, according to a June 13 press release. Aleksei Andriunin, the firm’s 26-year-old founder and CEO, was sentenced to eight months in prison and one year of supervised release […]
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A new proposal within the Polkadot ecosystem is pushing for the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. According to the proposal, the plan involves converting 500,000 DOT, valued at around $2 million, into Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC), a wrapped version of Bitcoin secured through threshold cryptography, which ensures decentralization and non-custodial management. Polkadot’s Bitcoin proposal Before […]
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The Israel-Iran conflict has triggered a wave of speculation across the crypto sector, with traders pouring millions into prediction markets. On Polymarket, a decentralized platform that allows users to wager on real-world outcomes, betting volume linked to the crisis has now exceeded $7 million across over 20 markets. Tensions escalated sharply on June 13 when […]
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Massive liquidations dampened bullish momentum from Circle’s IPO and revived optimism around DeFi tokens, as over 247,000 traders were wiped out.
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Plasma, a blockchain platform focused on stablecoin infrastructure, is making waves across the crypto space for raising $500 million through its XPL token offering and securing a strategic partnership with DeFi giant Aave in the last 24 hours. The Aave collaboration will see Plasma integrate the DeFi protocol’s lending and liquidity infrastructure to distribute USDT […]
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On-chain data shows that Bitcoin’s (BTC) brief slide to $100,000 strengthened rather than weakened market structure, Glassnode said in a June 10 report. Bitcoin is currently trading at $109,500, after an over 4% climb on June 9 to hit a weekly high of $110,600. The report noted that the 9% drawdown following the June 7 […]
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Bitcoin’s climb above $109,000 set the stage for broad-based gains in altcoins, with traders eyeing key inflation data later this week.
Circle’s CRCL shares are drawing strong interest following the company’s recent listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The firm, best known for issuing the USDC stablecoin, has seen its stock price rise sharply since launch. Data from Yahoo Finance shows Circle’s stock climbed nearly 22% in pre-market trading, reaching above $130 before retracing slightly […]
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Digital asset investment products attracted $224 million in inflows last week, extending a seven-week streak that now totals $11 billion, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. However, James Butterfill, CoinShares’ head of research, noted that the pace of inflows into these products continues to slow. Butterfill pointed to rising uncertainty over US monetary policy as […]
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Gemini confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock, according to a June 6 statement. The exchange controlled by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss stated that the share count and price range will be determined once regulators complete their […]
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The proposal from CEO Greg Solano would dissolve ApeCoin’s DAO, transfer its multibillion-token treasury to a new Yuga Labs-controlled vehicle and double down on ApeChain, Bored Apes and Otherside.
Investors weigh tensions between Elon Musk and President Trump alongside broader recession fears as markets digest the latest macro signals.
Circle’s (CRCL) shares more than tripled minutes into their New York Stock Exchange debut on June 5, touching $103.75 less than 30 minutes following its launch and resulting in several volatility halts. The price peak is 234% above the initial public offering (IPO) price of $31, which captured over $1 billion by selling 34 million […]
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Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 5 under the ticker symbol CRCL. The listing milestone marks a significant milestone for the firm as it becomes one of the few major crypto-native companies to go public through a traditional listing. Circle CEO Jeremy […]
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Aave, the largest decentralized lending protocol, has experienced a sharp drop in USDT liquidity to under $100 million following a massive withdrawal by a wallet linked to HTX, a crypto exchange connected to Justin Sun. According to on-chain analyst EmberCN, the wallet removed $570 million USDT from Aave’s lending pool within three hours, slashing the […]
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