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MEXC lists nine Ondo tokenized stocks on spot market
MEXC lists nine Ondo tokenized stock spot trading pairs, targeting on-chain equity exposure tied to AI, semiconductors, and optical communications.
Wall Street piles into Ethereum. Why ETH underperforms in the broader market narrative
Wall Street is expanding on Ethereum rails, but Unchained says the market’s bid for ETH itself hasn’t followed.
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layer-1$13B Bitcoin options expiry looms as bears press the downside case for June
Cointelegraph says bears lead into a Bitcoin options expiry, which could warn of more BTC downside through June.
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Tom Lee calls Ethereum funding-crisis warning “zero chance” despite a $30M gap claim
Tom Lee rejects a $30M Ethereum core development funding-crisis warning from an insider, saying there is “zero chance” of shortfall.
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layer-1Analyst touts an altcoin comeback, but the “11 picks” pitch skips the receipts
Coinpedia’s analyst says altcoins are already outpacing Bitcoin and could surge if macro improves, but the “11 picks” list is missing from the provided text.
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layer-1Analyst blames preferred shares tied to Bitcoin accumulators for crypto market slump
An analyst flags preferred shares of Bitcoin-accumulating firms like MicroStrategy and Strive as a structural drag behind crypto’s recent downturn.
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layer-1Ethereum ETF outflows flip back to $29.35M as ETH softens
NewsData.io reports Ethereum ETFs saw $29.35M in outflows as ETH weakened and ETF sentiment shifted.
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stablecoinsTether USDT shows a near-flat move. Here’s what typically drives that stability
USDT’s reported 0.0% move doesn’t explain the peg. BitcoinWorld points to reserves, arbitrage, and demand as the drivers.
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securityCrypto clipper spreads via weaponized Windows shortcuts on USB drives, researchers say
New crypto-stealing clipper malware uses weaponized Windows shortcut files on USB drives, Cyber Security News reports, with Tor comms and remote execution.
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Sonic Labs clears out founders’ board roles, appoints new CEO and COO
Sonic Labs says Andre Cronje, Michael Kong and David Richardson quit the board, naming Matt Visser CEO and Kosta Kourkoumelis COO.
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layer-1Ethereum’s $1,700 test meets exchange inflows and thin technical support
Ethereum shows early RSI bottoming signals, but Invezz says price remains below key resistance as exchange inflows pressure bulls.
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Arthur Hayes says “AI took money from Bitcoin” and warns what a crash would do
Arthur Hayes says AI drew money away from Bitcoin and warns about what a crash would do, per interviews cited by Coinpedia.
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Bitcoin slips toward 2026 lows as liquidity pocket below $59K draws bearish bets
Bitcoin could test new 2026 lows as liquidity concentrates under $59,000, but data indicates bulls may absorb the dip.
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Big balance sheets are buying Solana exposure via ‘treasury firms’
Decrypt rounds up five publicly traded firms with the largest publicly disclosed Solana treasury holdings, showing how institutions buy SOL exposure.
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AWS switches on AI request monetization via WAF and CloudFront using Coinbase x402 in USDC
AWS enabled AI request monetization in WAF for CloudFront sites, settling per-request charges in USDC via Coinbase’s x402 protocol.
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Crypto Biz: Miners flirt with AI, tokenized RWAs hit $43B, Ripple expands in Africa, SBF appeal denied
Bitcoin miners explore AI pivots, tokenized RWAs top $43B, Ripple pushes deeper in Africa, and SBF’s appeal is denied.
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Strive blames STRC and SATA leverage unwind after Bitcoin preferred equity slide
Strive told Decrypt that STRC and SATA’s plunge came from leverage liquidations and unwinding, spilling into Bitcoin-linked preferred equity offerings.
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Coinbase, Kraken, OKX staking rewards in 2026: what the “highest rewards” pitch leaves out
NewsData.io names Coinbase, Kraken, and OKX for staking in 2026, but the snippet includes no reward rates, fees, or slashing details to prove “highest rewards.”
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Netanyahu’s comeback and crypto odds: US-Iran deal seen as a setback for Israel’s PM
Report says U.S.-Iran deal undercut Netanyahu’s Iran position. Crypto bettors factor the setback into odds after Israel elections.
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Coinbase CEO maps pre-IPO stock derivatives and AI banking push
Brian Armstrong says Coinbase plans perpetual futures, stock options, and pre-IPO stock token options, plus an AI banking integration pitch.
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Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet racks up $803,800 in perps losses after WLFI liquidations
Andrew Tate’s Hyperliquid wallet shows $803,800+ in all-time perps losses after repeated WLFI liquidations, Cointelegraph reports.
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Aave fielded $8.45B in withdrawals but fresh DeFi lending risk questions linger
Aave processed $8.45B in withdrawals without freezing funds, but Cointelegraph says the episode exposed lingering hidden risks in DeFi lending.
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Bitcoin holds near $63K on Juneteenth as July Fed hike odds near 40%
Bitcoin brushed $63K on Juneteenth but stayed stuck near local lows after a hawkish Fed and Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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KuCoin backs Adam Scott for 100 straight majors
KuCoin says golfer Adam Scott hit his 100th consecutive major tournament appearance, using the milestone to reinforce its brand message.
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Vietnam limits domestic access in pilot crypto market
Vietnam restricts domestic access in its pilot crypto market to limit early-stage risks while aiming to attract international capital flows.
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Ripple’s Swell 2026 joins XRPL Apex as the 10-year milestone pulls executive attention
Ripple’s Swell 2026 in New York merges with XRPL Apex for the 10-year milestone, with 1,500+ expected attendees focused on institutional adoption and XRPL growth.
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Binance’s MiCA fight tests whether the ECB can steer crypto licensing behind the scenes
Lawyers say MiCA doesn’t block the ECB from talking to national regulators during crypto licensing, even as member states decide.
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Ethereum core dev funding crisis claim as Ethereum Foundation cuts spending and leadership churn
A former Ethereum Foundation contributor warns of a core dev funding crisis as the Ethereum Foundation reduces spending, shifts treasury strategy, and sees leadership departures.
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GoMining’s GoBTC Pay launches SDK for merchant BTC payments, taking aim at Square’s payments model
GoMining unveiled an SDK and programmable access for its GoBTC Pay bitcoin protocol so merchants can accept BTC for everyday purchases.
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Ripple’s privacy-linked Larsen appears on Thiel’s Dialog surveillance network roster
Protos says leaked Dialog guest-list records place Chris Larsen among Peter Thiel’s invitation-only network, linking his privacy brand to real-world surveillance.
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BlockShoals says Binance can serve Philippine traders under an SEC sandbox framework
BlockShoals says Binance’s Philippine return can rely on an SEC sandbox setup that allows trading access without a local VASP license.
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Arrel adds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, folds in Sodot MPC for institutional digital asset ops
Arrel says it earned ISO 27001 and SOC 2 Type II, integrated Sodot MPC, and added Circle-backed settlement infrastructure.
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Texas brothers plead guilty in $8M armed crypto kidnapping
Two Texas brothers pleaded guilty after holding a Minnesota family at gunpoint for eight hours and forcing a father to transfer over $8M in crypto, Decrypt reports.
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STRC sentiment weighs on DeFi as bitcoin extends its 4-day slide
CoinDesk says STRC dividend-related concerns dominate sentiment as bitcoin drops for a fourth straight day and DeFi tokens lead declines.
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Bitcoin may baffle traders after liquidity grab, “macro bottom” talk at $50K
A trader says Bitcoin could reverse after a liquidity grab without another major leg lower, with a “macro bottom” talk near $50K.
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Base sets June 25 mainnet date for Beryl upgrade and B20 native token standard
Base’s Beryl upgrade activates on mainnet June 25, adds the B20 native token standard, and cuts withdrawal delays to 5 days.
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Morgan Stanley amends ETH and SOL spot ETF filings with 0.14% fees
Morgan Stanley filed amended S-1s for spot Ethereum and Solana ETFs, setting 0.14% sponsor fees and detailing staking with provider and custody fees.
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Ethereum risks core dev funding crunch 3 to 9 months after CIP expiry, warns VanEpps
A former EF contributor warns Ethereum could hit a core dev funding crisis within 3-9 months after CIP expires, raising continuity concerns.
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Custodia and Vantage Bank propose deposit-token network to convert bank deposits into stablecoins
Custodia Bank and Vantage Bank propose a deposit token network to convert bank deposits into stablecoins inside a regulated framework.
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Franklin Templeton files for BTC dividend-reinvestment ETFs with a possible Sept. 1, 2026 launch
Franklin Templeton filed for two ETFs that would reinvest stock dividends into BTC, with an expected effective date as early as Sept. 1, 2026.
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MARA buys $66.7M of Bitcoin via FalconX, signaling stronger miner-backed accumulation
MARA bought 1,000 Bitcoin via FalconX, worth about $66.7M, per Lookonchain data cited by Tekedia, strengthening the miner accumulation trend.
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Morgan Stanley amends filings for spot ETH and SOL ETFs, SEC review clock restarts
Morgan Stanley filed amended paperwork with the SEC for spot ETFs tied to Ethereum and Solana, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart.
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Crypto portfolios may look diversified but share a hidden “risk core”
Crypto’s hidden risk core can make “diversified” portfolios move together when stress hits, because assets share the same underlying drivers.
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Bitcoin activity creeps toward all-time highs as microtransactions spike
Near-record OP_RETURN usage is boosting low-value Bitcoin transactions, pushing network activity close to all-time highs despite muted price action.
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Microsoft reports malware that hijacks crypto wallets and spreads via USB shortcuts
Microsoft found malware that hijacks wallet transfers by intercepting Windows shortcut files, harvesting private keys from the clipboard, and swapping destination addresses.
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White House targets July 4, 2026 for the CLARITY Act as Senate Banking progress continues
White House sets July 4, 2026 as a target for signing the CLARITY Act, pointing to Senate Banking Committee progress.
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Pocket-sized 3-pack hardware wallet deal cuts offline crypto storage to $56
PCMag says a pocket-sized hardware wallet 3-pack is 20% off, now $56, for offline storage of crypto, NFTs, and DeFi assets.
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Vantage Bank and Custodia pitch “Hazel Network” to merge tokenized deposits and stablecoins
Vantage Bank and Custodia released a white paper for “Hazel Network,” proposing a unified token that combines tokenized deposits and stablecoins.
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