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Notable on-chain data in the cryptocurrency market has revealed that some early-stage Ethereum investors, who have been inactive for many years, have begun selling. According to information shared by the blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, four Ethereum wallets that had been inactive for approximately eight years have recently sold a significant amount of $ETH. According to the data, these investors purchased a total of 37,602 $ETH in 2018, when Ethereum was trading at approximately $830. The total value of these purchases at that time was estimated at approximately $31.16 million. It is reported that during Ethereum’s strong bull markets in 2021…

Latest developments: Teng says Virtuals has expanded beyond gaming-focused AI agents and is now building infrastructure for what it calls an “agent society.” The company began by creating autonomous agents for gaming before expanding into crypto influencers, trading agents and other autonomous software systems. Virtuals now focuses on five pillars: creating digital agents, creating physical agents and robots, enabling agent coordination, supporting capital formation and building governance systems for agents. Teng described the long-term vision as a “parallel society” where agents participate in a permissionless economy and collaborate with each other at scale. What this means: The company believes AI…

Cardano is generating more on-chain noise than it has in years, even as its native token $ADA trades at levels last seen in the aftermath of the 2020 crypto meltdown. According to the Santiment update from June 25, daily active addresses on the network have spiked sharply alongside a pronounced rise in social dominance. The activity jump arrives while $ADA languishes near its lowest valuation since December 2020, creating a conspicuous divergence between network usage and price. Fear-Driven Conversation Takes Over The current wave of social activity isn’t organic enthusiasm. Much of it is fear-driven. Recent remarks by Cardano founder…

Crypto firms operating in Spain will receive no extensions or exemptions if they fail to secure licenses under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework by the end of June. Speaking on Friday, Carlos San Basilio, chairman of the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), said firms that remain unlicensed must cease operations across the bloc as Spain’s market watchdog will not grant any waivers or deadline extensions. He added that regulators are coordinating with affected companies to ensure a smooth transition. Binance, which is still seeking regulatory approval after an unsuccessful licensing attempt in Greece, was highlighted as one…

MetYa, a renowned Web3 social payment entity, has partnered with Trikon, an AI-powered blockchain infrastructure platform. The strategic partnership aims to streamline interactions in the tokenized economy. As MetYa revealed in its official social media announcement, the development focuses on advancing usability and accessibility across the Web3 sector. Hence, the move attempts to develop seamless experiences by minimizing the technical restrictions commonly related to blockchain adoption. 🤝 Partnership Announcement: MetYa × TrikonWe’re excited to partner with @0xtrikon — an AI-native Web3 Operating System built to make the tokenized world feel simple.Trikon is removing the friction of chains, wallets, and gas…

Bitcoin and altcoins continue to experience sharp declines due to ongoing ETF outflows, a more hawkish Fed, and a stronger dollar. As Bitcoin fell to levels as low as $58,000 in the recent decline, expectations for June on the forecasting market Polymarket were also reshaped. At this point, investors are expecting a decline, especially for Bitcoin ($BTC), Ethereum, and $XRP. According to Polymarket data, the price expectations for $BTC, $ETH, and $XRP in June were as follows. 1. Bitcoin ($BTC): Predictions titled “What Price Will Bitcoin Reach in June?” indicate that a decline in $BTC prices is the dominant expectation.…

Latest developments: Trent Van Epps says Ethereum’s long-term decentralization strategy is entering a critical transition phase. Van Epps said he left the Ethereum Foundation after it became clear the organization would accelerate its “subtraction” philosophy of pushing authority and legitimacy into the broader ecosystem. He described the Ethereum Foundation as intentionally reducing its central role rather than consolidating power, arguing that multiple independent institutions should eventually coordinate the ecosystem. The comments come after recent Ethereum Foundation leadership changes and workforce reductions, which have fueled questions about Ethereum’s future governance. Van Epps joined CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook. What this…

Securitize, one of the largest providers of tokenization infrastructure for Wall Street, expects to raise about $400 million as it prepares to go public through a merger with a Cantor Fitzgerald-backed special purpose acquisition company. The company said Friday that, following lower-than-expected shareholder redemptions, the business combination with Cantor Equity Partners II (CEPT) is expected to generate roughly $400 million in gross proceeds, including private investment in private equity (PIPE) financing. CEPT was 8% higher following the news. The transaction is scheduled to close on July 1, pending shareholder approval on June 29 and other customary closing conditions. The combined…

COZ distributed 667 $NEO across five ecosystem contributions in round 2.8 of Proof of Working 2.0, recognizing work on contract artifact management, community coordination, dApp onboarding templates, NeoFS storage tooling, and Python SDK maintenance. The distribution brings the cumulative total to 5,079 $NEO awarded across eight rounds since the program’s January relaunch. The round features returning contributors alongside new entrants, continuing the program’s role as a grassroots funding pathway for open-source work outside traditional grant structures. Contributors submit completed work via COZ Discord, with weekly $NEO awards determined by the COZ Council. Contract artifacts, community coordination, dApp templates Pusharoo, developed…

U.S. Representative Maxine Waters may soon return to the helm of the House Financial Services Committee if Democrats perform as expected in the November elections, and she’s asking that the Department of Labor back away from a proposal that would encourage the managers of 401(k) retirement plans to offer alternative investments, including cryptocurrency. In March, the Labor Department proposed a rule to implement what President Donald Trump had ordered: that people’s 401(k) accounts be open to investments in private equity, private credit, real estate, commodities and digital assets. Waters filed a detailed, 11-page comment letter with the department this week,…