Author: NBTC
Two of crypto’s most trusted names just made Ethereum staking simpler and potentially more rewarding. By embedding MEV Max directly into Ledger Live, they’re cutting out the inefficiencies that plague traditional staking setups. According to a June 25 press release shared with crypto.news, Ledger has integrated Chorus One’s MEV Max Vault into its Ledger Live platform, allowing users to stake Ethereum (ETH) with MEV-boosted rewards directly from their hardware wallets. The move allows Ledger users to access Chorus One’s high-performance staking infrastructure natively through the “Earn” and “Discover” sections of the app. It eliminates the need for third-party dashboards or…
Bitcoin traded at $105,289 on June 4, 2025, with a total market capitalization of $2.09 trillion. The cryptocurrency’s 24-hour trade volume stood at $24.92 billion, within a daily price range of $105,293 to $106,854. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin exhibited a micro downtrend leading into June 4, characterized by a consistent pattern of lower highs. The most recent rejection occurred at $106,854, confirming this as a short-term resistance. Although a bounce attempt was observed at $104,947, the price failed to clear the $106,000 level with strength. Trading volume patterns reinforced bearish sentiment, with increasing sell-side volume on red candles.…
The stage is set for Lido DAO to finally implement “Dual Governance.” A vote of LDO holders running through 10:00 a.m. ET on Monday, June 30, will determine whether to change how power is distributed within Ethereum’s largest liquid staking protocol. If approved, the proposal will activate a new framework that gives stETH holders — users whose ether is staked via Lido — a formal mechanism to delay or veto governance actions, adding a novel layer of accountability to the voting system. The new technical mechanism has implications for all of crypto, not just Lido, according to the prominent albeit…
Stocks slipped for a third straight session on Friday, with traders dumping risk as Middle East tensions kept heating up. The S&P 500 dropped 0.22%, closing at 5,967.84, while the Nasdaq Composite lost 0.51% to end at 19,447.41. Only the Dow Jones Industrial Average stayed afloat, up 35.16 points, or 0.08%, finishing at 42,206.82. This comes as traders completely ignored a fresh signal from the Federal Reserve that a July rate cut might actually happen. The early bounce on Wall Street quickly faded once people realized that none of the geopolitical chaos had changed. President Donald Trump, now leading from…
Chainlink’s influence continues to grow with large-scale integrations, including CIAN’s $900 million TVL contribution and ongoing collaborations with Aave. Additionally, the introduction of CCIP on Solana and 16 new integrations across eight blockchains underline its expanding utility in bridging assets across platforms like Ethereum and Polygon. Chainlink, the leading decentralized oracle network, has witnessed a remarkable surge in its Total Value Secured (TVS). It grew by more than 50% in May alone, surpassing the $65 billion mark. Much of the fast growth is due to many leading DeFi projects integrating into major blockchain ecosystems, reports DeFiLlama. Chainlink TVS Records New…
Massively multiplayer online (MMO) Ethereum game Eve Frontier is hosting a new 10-day free trial, letting anyone explore its space survival frontier that “literally wants to kill you,” in the words of CCP Games founder and CEO Hilmar Veigar Pétursson. The game will provide free access from June 27 to July 7, allowing users to harvest resources, build bases, and earn Grace, a type of in-game points that is converted to the permanent Eve Points that track a player’s legacy. The trial launch comes after developer CCP Games kicked off “New Era” Founders Access earlier this month, in the process…
To round out Q2 2025, Coinbase is listing four new tokens: Newton (NEWT), Sonic (S), Subsquid (SQD), and POPCAT. The latter two are specifically available in the EU, where Coinbase recently obtained the MiCA license. With the exception of Sonic, most of these listings had a strange impact on the token prices. These actions seem perfectly explainable, and Coinbase is continuing to build a diversified portfolio of available assets. Coinbase’s Newest Listings One of the major listings from this round was Newton Protocol’s NEWT token. The token launched earlier today with an airdrop on Binance Alpha. Coibase has acted quickly…
AI research lab OpenGradient leveraged the Walrus data storage protocol to make decentralized AI agents. Centralization is one of the main concerns with AI systems, which is why multiple firms are turning to blockchain to address it. On Wednesday, June 25, OpenGradient announced its integration with Walrus to bring decentralized AI to the Sui Network (SUI). OpenGradient will use Walrus’ decentralized storage network to build and run decentralized AI agents. According to the team, the integration enables it to host over 100 AI models across dozens of ecosystems. Ultimately, the goal of the platform is to make decentralized AI a…
Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has purchased 185 Bitcoin worth $20 million, its eighth acquisition this year, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The Santa Clara, California-based firm (SMLR) now owns roughly 4,450 BTC worth nearly $472 million, per current prices. Based on the value of Semler’s holdings, it has become the 14th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, just behind GameStop, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. Semler began accumulating Bitcoin just over a year ago. Late last May, the medical device company reimagined itself as a Bitcoin treasury firm, saying that it would continue “developing and marketing technology…
Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced that it will remove three different perpetual futures contracts from its platform on June 27, 2025, in an effort to provide its users with a safer and more stable trading experience. OKX to Shut Down Perpetual Futures Contracts on Three Crypto Assets on June 27 This decision is based on reasons such as low liquidity and increased market risk. Futures Contracts to be Removed The removal will take place as of 16:00 on June 27, 2025 and will cover the following contracts: SANDUSD Perpetual Futures Contract ALGOUSD Perpetual Futures Contract TONUSD Perpetual Futures Contract During…