Key takeaways: SOL (SOL), the native cryptocurrency of Solana, faced a strong rejection at the $158 level on Monday. The subsequent drop to $143 by Wednesday marked a 14% loss over seven days. Traders now worry that the chances of reclaiming the $200 level have diminished, as demand for leveraged SOL positions surged amid the … Read more
Coinbase unveils a groundbreaking full-stack USDC payment engine, slashing global commerce friction with instant settlements, lower fees, and seamless integration, while redefining stablecoin utility across regulated markets. Coinbase Payments Launches Full-Stack USDC Engine to Obliterate Commerce Friction Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on June 18 its new solution to simplify stablecoin payments: Coinbase Payments. … Read more
Topline Student visa appointments suspended last month by the State Department will soon resume, according to multiple outlets, but applicants will now have their social media profiles vetted by the federal government as a part of visa processing. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Key … Read more
Arab Bank Switzerland has partnered with institutional digital asset firm XBTO to launch a branded Bitcoin yield product for high-net-worth (HNW) clients. This marks the first time a traditional Swiss private bank is offering such a product under its own name. The new offering leverages XBTO’s proprietary “Diamond Hands” strategy, an options-based framework that generates … Read more
Zoro, an AI on-chain platform for ML (machine learning) on BNB Chain, announced a strategic partnership with NodeGo AI, a decentralized network that allows users to monetize their idle computing resources. The collaboration between the two firms aims to develop a more decentralized and stronger infrastructure for AI development (machine learning) focused on the Web3 … Read more
TAC secures $11.5 million to integrate Ethereum decentralized applications (dApps) with Telegram’s extensive user base, aiming to catalyze a new era of decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption. Strategic alliances with prominent DeFi platforms such as Curve, Morpho, and Euler are set to bolster TAC’s upcoming mainnet launch, ensuring robust ecosystem support. Two successful testnet campaigns have … Read more
In brief CFTC Commissioner Kristin Johnson sees AI as a double-edged sword for crypto, offering benefits but also potential risks. Johnson advocates for stricter penalties against AI-enabled fraud, citing a case where scammers used claims of “AI-enhanced” Bitcoin strategies to defraud over 23,000 victims. Johnson praised Trump’s CFTC chairman pick Brian Quintenz, and suggested that … Read more
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 … Read more
Key Points: Iran’s Leader Khamenei warns of serious consequences for U.S. actions. Bitcoin price volatility influenced by Iran-U.S. tensions. Increased stablecoin movements indicate shifting market dynamics. Khamenei, in a televised statement, emphasized Iran’s refusal to accept an imposed peace or war, directly addressing U.S. pressures. Ayatollah’s defiant statement comes amid escalating tensions with the U.S., … Read more
Solaxy, a fast-rising Solana Layer 2 project, is quickly approaching its listing date as whale accumulation continues to build. The project has been capturing attention by raising millions of dollars in funding daily, signaling strong investor confidence. With the presale recently extended and just 4 days left to buy tokens below the listing price, the … Read more