Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Intensifying Middle East conflict and surging geopolitical risk are igniting a dramatic market realignment, driving investors into energy, defense, commodities, and inflation-protected assets as volatility erupts. Market Outlook Darkens With Soaring Oil and Heightened Middle East Tensions A destabilizing jolt has shaken global markets, fueling inflation fears and sector turmoil as military escalation intensifies in […]

As the globe fixates on America’s involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the probability of a July quarter-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve has edged up by a percentage point, reaching 15.5%. Rate Cut Radar Lights Up After U.S. Hits Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Just two days ago—after the latest Federal […]

As conflict brews across the Middle East, U.S. airstrikes on Iran have reignited worries that Tehran might block oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs analysts are now pointing to a growing risk premium in oil markets, with attention locked on threats to one of the world’s most vital shipping routes for energy. […]

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States had carried out a successful airstrike in Iran, bitcoin’s value recoiled, dipping to $100,945 per coin. $40B Gone in Hours: Bitcoin Falters After U.S. Airstrike on Iran At the time of writing, BTC is trading higher following Trump’s latest remarks on the escalating conflict between […]

The U.S. Treasury signals an aggressive push into digital assets, positioning the dollar to thrive globally as sweeping reforms ignite unprecedented innovation and financial expansion. Digital Assets Are Global Phenomenon Ignored Too Long by Governments, Says Treasury Secretary Bessent Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized on social media platform X on June 18 that the U.S. […]

Based on historical data, the ten most heavily stocked bitcoin wallets collectively held over 1.12 million coins in 2023, accounting for approximately 5.66% of the current circulating supply. Jump ahead to the present, and these top ten addresses now control 5.55% of the supply, with a few notable shifts among the highest-ranking holders. What follows […]

The crypto economy has dipped 1.08% in the past 24 hours, pulling back to $3.16 trillion as bearish vibes rippled through the space and bitcoin touched an intraday low of $102,220. At the same time, tensions between Israel and Iran remain escalated with additional strikes exchanged, marking the second week of ongoing conflict in the […]

Coinbase has officially secured its MiCA license in Luxembourg, granting the exchange full regulatory clearance to offer crypto services across all 27 EU nations. MiCA License Provides Platform For Coinbase’s European Expansion Coinbase has achieved a major regulatory milestone by securing its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur […]

South Korea’s financial regulator has submitted a roadmap outlining plans to approve spot crypto ETFs and a Korean won-based stablecoin market, signaling a major shift in the nation’s digital asset policies by late 2025. FSC Files Roadmap for Spot Crypto ETFs, Eyes Domestic Stablecoin Market South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has taken a key […]

China reduced its position on U.S. debt in April, reaching a 16-year record low in its holdings. The reduction is related to the ongoing tariff war scenario, where tensions between the two countries have escalated due to the enactment of sky-high fees. China Reduced U.S. Debt Exposure in April, Reached 16-Year Record Low Numbers emanating […]

Ripple’s battle with the SEC over XRP inches closer to resolution as a swift ruling looms, potentially clearing hurdles for settlement and dramatically reshaping crypto regulation. Lawyer Signals Fast Ruling: Judge Torres May Move Quickly in Ripple v SEC Case Over XRP Lawyer Bill Morgan has provided an in-depth analysis of the ongoing litigation between […]

A colossal breach exposing 16 billion login credentials ignites global cybersecurity fears as criminals gain unprecedented access to personal accounts, corporate systems, and government networks. 16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked: Global Systems Brace For Relentless Exploitation A staggering new breach has exposed billions of login credentials, serving as a stark warning to individuals and organizations […]

Tokenized private credit has rapidly emerged as one of the largest segments within the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization market, with active outstanding loans reaching $13.88 billion—significantly exceeding the $7.38 billion in tokenized U.S. Treasuries. Tokenized Loans Hit $13.88B, Fueling Real-World Asset Growth This innovation converts traditional private credit assets—loans or debt instruments typically issued by […]

Bitcoin has traded above $100,000 for over 40 consecutive days since May 7, a milestone for the top cryptocurrency, which also reached more than 6,000 days of continuous running time this month. BTC Unmoved by Global Events On June 19, Bitcoin logged more than 40 consecutive days trading above the $100,000 mark, a feat achieved […]

3IQ’s XRP ETF launch opens broad institutional access to XRP, backed by Ripple, secured with cold storage, and offered with zero management fees, positioning it strongly in the expanding crypto ETF market. 3IQ Unleashes XRP ETF With Ripple Backing Digital asset manager 3IQ Corp. announced on June 18 the launch of the 3IQ XRP ETF […]

Market analyst Weston Nakamura has labeled the 40-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) market as the “most dangerous market in the world. Cross-Asset Contagion While many global investors and financial journalists may overlook it, the 40-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) market is, according to market analyst Weston Nakamura, the “most dangerous market in the world.” Nakamura […]

Bitdeer Technologies Group priced an upsized private offering of $330 million in convertible senior notes due 2031. The Singapore-based bitcoin mining company increased the offering size from an initially announced $300 million. Bitdeer Upsizes Convertible Note Offering The 4.875% notes, maturing July 1, 2031, were sold to qualified institutional buyers. Initial purchasers hold a 13-day […]

Coinbase is targeting SEC approval to launch tokenized stock trading in the U.S., aiming to transform blockchain into a mainstream vehicle for equities and financial growth. SEC Approval Could Catapult Coinbase Into Tokenized Asset Powerhouse Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) is pursuing regulatory clearance to introduce tokenized stock trading in the United States, Reuters reported […]

The SEC’s review of the Franklin XRP ETF comes amid rising institutional confidence in XRP, underscoring its evolving market maturity and accelerating push for crypto-backed ETFs. SEC Reviewing Franklin XRP ETF Proposal as Confidence Grows in XRP Market Structure The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on June 17 that it has initiated proceedings […]

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act on June 17, 2025, marking a major step toward federal regulation of stablecoins. GENIUS Act Clears Senate, STABLE Act Clash Looms in House The bill—formally titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—establishes a framework for issuing and regulating stablecoins, digital assets pegged to […]

An international law enforcement operation in June 2025 dismantled Archetyp, one of the dark web’s largest drug marketplaces, after a three-day crackdown spanning six countries. Police Seize €7.8M in Assets in Archetyp Dark Web Bust Archetyp, a darknet platform that reportedly facilitated more than €250 million ($289 million) in illicit drug sales, was taken offline […]

Bank of America now places bitcoin among the most disruptive forces in a millennium, signaling Wall Street’s awakening to its historic role in reshaping global financial power. 1,000 Years of Disruption: Bank of America Ranks Bitcoin Among Humanity’s Greatest Innovations Bank of America (BofA) Global Research released a long-term chart outlining 1,000 years of technological […]

Bybit is betting big on hybrid finance with Byreal, its new Solana-powered decentralized exchange (DEX) merging Wall Street-grade liquidity with DeFi’s trustless trading—set to shake up crypto this summer. Bybit Incubates Solana DEX Byreal, Testnet Starts June 30 Ahead of Q3 Mainnet Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has unveiled Byreal, its first Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX), with […]

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Recent data shows that Bitcoin Knots now powers more than 12% of the 21,908 public Bitcoin nodes. The growing preference for Knots stems largely from debates surrounding Bitcoin Core’s development, particularly proposed adjustments to the OP_RETURN function and its data capacity. 12% and Climbing Data from Coin Dance shows a steady rise in Bitcoin Knots […]

The $30 trillion in U.S. Treasuries used as a store of value is bitcoin’s real opportunity, positioning itself as the next financial safe haven as confidence in government debt unravels. Bitwise CEO: Bitcoin’s Opportunity Is the $30T Held in Treasuries as a Store of Value Asset management executive Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, expressed a […]

Ripple’s CEO says XRP is positioned to capture 14% of SWIFT’s cross-border payments market within five years, as liquidity eclipses legacy messaging systems in global finance. XRP on Track to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Market by 2030, Says Ripple’s CEO Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse voiced confidence in XRP’s strategic position in global payments last week […]

Last week, while headlines screamed of nuclear escalation, trade ruptures, and political drama, Bitcoin held its ground with only a minor pullback. Bitcoin Holds Steady as Macro Heats Up Bitcoin traded up early last week before fading to finish roughly 3.5 % lower than last Friday. Bitcoin and equities stalled last week, as the focus […]

On June 15, ZKJ, the native token of Polyhedra Network, suffered a sudden and steep collapse, plunging more than 60% from $1.98 to a record low of $0.7625 in just under two hours. ZKJ Revival Short-Lived On June 15, ZKJ, the native token of Polyhedra Network, suffered a flash crash, plummeting by more than 60% […]