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Bitcoin [$BTC] could face another round of volatility as concerns grow over whether the asset can hold the $60,000 region. At press time, Bitcoin was trading around $62,500, with a growing number of traders exiting the market. On the 23rd of June, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded an outflow of roughly $113.78 million, marking their first back-to-back daily outflows. This occurred as the overall spot market netflow reached $30.56 million. Worries about a volatile week ahead have intensified, particularly as the volume of capital now sitting on exchanges sparks concern. Exchange inflows hit multi-month high The average inflow of…
Trad.Fi, which lends money to companies buying heavy equipment, said it is working with W3, a developer of AI agents for enterprises, to deploy $650 million in private credit onchain over the next 48 months. The program targets the heavily paper-based U.S. equipment distribution sector, focusing on manufacturing systems, industrial electrical infrastructure and residential solar installations. By using AI to evaluate risk, conduct due diligence and price loans, Trad.Fi aims to compress the typically monthslong financing timelines for small and mid-sized businesses into a single day. “Small businesses lose deals waiting for financing, and the only way to fix that…
On June 15, 2026, Toncoin became Gram, reclaiming the name regulators erased in 2020. Here is the full story: what changed, what did not, the six-year history behind it, how Gram works, how to buy it, and whether it is worth owning. Table of Contents Gram vs. Toncoin: what actually changed? Why Gram disappeared for six years Pavel Durov and “Make TON Great Again” How does Gram work? The Gram impostors: how to tell them apart A critical scam warning How to buy Gram ($GRAM) Is Gram a good investment? Frequently Asked Questions Gram is the native cryptocurrency of The…
A wallet linked to the World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) Foundation has deposited 170 million $WLFI tokens, valued at approximately $10.22 million, into the Binance exchange. The transaction, detected by on-chain analytics platform EmberCN, occurred roughly 20 minutes before the report and is believed to be part of a scheduled reward distribution for the foundation’s $USD1 deposit product. On-Chain Data Reveals Large Transfer The transfer, originating from a known $WLFI Foundation-associated address, represents a significant movement of the project’s native token. According to EmberCN, the deposit is likely intended to facilitate the seventh-month reward payout for users who have deposited funds…
Monerium’s recent announcement highlights the launch of its EURe stablecoin, which aims to facilitate native Euro transactions onchain. This initiative seeks to address the long-standing reliance on repackaged dollar stablecoins in Europe, as noted in a recent tweet from Scroll. The integration, featuring SEPA rails and real bank connections, aims to eliminate regulatory uncertainties. What Happened The broader crypto market is currently displaying mixed signals, with various assets experiencing fluctuating momentum. Monerium’s EURe initiative, as discussed by @gislik from Monerium, positions itself as a critical player in the evolving stablecoin landscape in Europe. By using SEPA rails and ensuring real…
Bitcoin [$BTC] is up 0.53% in the past 24 hours but trades in a 3% drawdown over the past seven days. The cryptocurrency has struggled to reclaim its initial strength that took it above $80K in mid-May. In fact, a couple of metrics show that Bitcoin price is more likely to drop than reclaim higher levels. However, this prediction is not certain, but when many indicators rhyme, such moves tend to align. Liquidation data suggest more decline For instance, the liquidation data from the 30 major exchanges over the past month show a cluster of orders at $57,300. This zone…
Global investment bank TD Cowen has reaffirmed its Buy rating and $400 price target for MicroStrategy (MSTR), the publicly traded software company known for its significant Bitcoin holdings. The firm, which manages approximately $150 billion in assets, issued the reiteration in a recent research report, signaling continued confidence in the company’s strategy. Why TD Cowen Remains Bullish on MicroStrategy TD Cowen’s analysis centers on MicroStrategy’s dual identity as both an enterprise analytics software provider and a corporate Bitcoin investment vehicle. The bank’s analysts believe the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, combined with its core software business, creates a unique value…
Aster has overhauled its tokenomics model, directing nearly all platform revenue toward $ASTER buybacks while introducing a long-term burn mechanism that could remove up to 5 billion tokens from supply. The protocol announced on June 17 that 99% of daily platform fees will now be automatically used to purchase $ASTER on the open market. All bought-back tokens will be distributed to veASTER stakers as additional rewards. At the same time, an equal amount of $ASTER will be burned from reserve allocations. The change links protocol activity directly to token demand and introduces a supply-reduction strategy that continues until $ASTER’s total…
Polymarket, the crypto-native prediction market, has begun supporting instant Bitcoin deposits over the Lightning Network. The feature uses infrastructure from Spark, a Bitcoin protocol built for payments and stablecoins. In a post on X, Spark told users they can deposit BTC to the platform with more speed and more privacy than the older method offered. The move extends a funding push that started in October 2025, when Polymarket switched on standard on-chain Bitcoin deposits. Those deposits carried a wait: most on-chain Bitcoin transactions need three to six confirmations, a window of 10 to 60 minutes, before a platform credits an…
ZKsync recently underscored a critical shift in the blockchain landscape through its latest tweet, emphasizing a focus on implementation excellence for institutions. The tweet highlights how institutions are increasingly seeking full stack solution providers to bolster their on-chain strategies. This insight reflects a broader trend in the industry towards integrating reliable systems for compliance and risk management, as outlined in ZKsync’s recent communication. What Went Down The current crypto market exhibits mixed signals, with ZKsync’s recent communication focusing on the evolving needs of institutional clients. Institutions now prioritize not just the technology but also the execution and integration of blockchain…