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Binance Futures is expanding its trading offerings with the launch of two new USDⓈ-margined perpetual contracts. According to the official announcement, TAIKOUSDT and SQDUSDT, both offering up to 50x leverage. Binance Futures to Launch TAIKOUSDT and SQDUSDT Perpetual Contracts with Up to 50x Leverage Today The launch schedule is as follows: TAIKOUSDT Perpetual Contract: Will go live on June 11th at 15:30. SQDUSDT Perpetual Contract: Goes live on June 11th at 15:45 With both TAIKO and SQD assets already available on the Binance Alpha Market, their debut on the futures platform will be a significant step for investors looking to…

In a rare burst of real-time brainstorming on X, Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz dropped two potential upgrades to how blockchain networks – particularly the XRP Ledger – could manage transaction fees. The conversation, which drew input from developers, users and protocol theorists, revolved around improving fairness and efficiency without compromising consensus or performance. Currently, XRP Ledger fees are dynamic but non-refundable – you pay to get in, and whatever you offer above the required minimum is burned, even if it was not necessary. This has raised ongoing questions about overpayment, fairness and incentive design. Schwartz’s first proposal suggests…

Flamingo Finance has introduced a new community engagement initiative, THE FLOCK, replacing the legacy FLM Hodlers Program. The new platform-specific Discord channel is accessible to holders of the FLOCKS token and is designed to facilitate open dialogue and lay a platform for community governance. THE FLOCK serves as a private channel on the Flamingo Discord, where eligible participants can freely discuss topics related to the Flamingo platform, including past developments, current initiatives, and future directions. Participation is open to any user who holds FLOCKS tokens and links their wallet via the Discord bot in the “JOIN THE FLOCK” channel. The…

The Ethereum price today is trading near $2,507 after a sharp drop from the $2,870 range. This steep pullback comes after ETH failed to hold above the critical $2,740–$2,760 supply zone, triggering a downward cascade that pushed price below key short-term supports. ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) As of now, Ethereum is attempting to stabilize just above the $2,490–$2,500 demand range, a level that could define the short-term recovery or further downside ahead. What’s Happening With Ethereum’s Price? ETH price dynamics (Source: TradingView) The recent correction in the Ethereum price action marks a strong rejection from the upper resistance cluster…

Michigan has become the latest U.S. state to push digital asset regulations, with four new bills landing in the State Senate to promote BTC mining and ban the looming digital dollar. With House Bill 4510, the Great Lakes State seeks to pave the way for the state treasurer to invest in digital assets. Introduced by Bill Schuette, the Republican State Rep. for the 95th district, the new bill amends the state’s retirement system investment laws to allow investment in digital assets. However, it limits investment to assets that have averaged a market cap of at least $250 billion over the…

Excitement is definitely building among Binance community members today. A string of positive events appears to be lining up, potentially triggering a strong bullish signal for BNB, the ecosystem’s native token. The key developments adding to BNB’s bullish catalysts are: The SEC has dropped its case against Binance and its former CEO, Changpeng Zhao, and, in a separate move, investment firm VanEck has just filed for a BNB spot ETF. Add to that, the BNB Chain hit $178.2 billion in transaction volume in May 2025, while the Maxwell hardfork, to launch in June 2025, is all set to make it…

User reports about a temporary halt in XRP withdrawals on Binance recently stirred concerns across the community. However, Binance has denied the claims, confirming that XRP withdrawals are functioning normally. The confusion began when a few community members on X reported that XRP (XRP) withdrawals were suspended on Binance, accompanied by a screenshot of a message reportedly shown when attempting a withdrawal. “Your withdrawal is being processed as Ripple’s network is suspended at this moment,” read one widely circulated post. You might also like: XRP price stalls as Ripple inks deal with $350b asset manager The false reports quickly gained…

Blockticity, a platform using blockchain and AI to secure trade documents, has launched a custom Avalanche Layer-1 blockchain network using AvaCloud. As part of the transition, the company has migrated 45,000 existing Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) from the Avalanche C-Chain and minted 700,000 new COAs on its new mainnet. Together, these documents represent more than $1.2 billion worth of authenticated goods. The move comes amid increasing regulatory attention to global trade from the U.S. Customs and international authorities. Blockticity’s digital COAs include metadata and verification features, replacing traditional PDF certificates with formats that support automation and auditability. The COAs are…

Quack AI, a well-known AI-native platform for Web3 coordination, has commenced a new collaboration with Coral Finance, a decentralized marketplace to trade premium derivatives. The Collaboration permits consumers to seamlessly take part in AI-driven decentralized governance. The platform took to its official X account to disclose this joint initiative. 🕹New Integration Confirmed: @Coral_Finance Coral Finance is now live on Quack AI 👉🏻https://t.co/jmdY7WtYcq🗳 Users can now participate in Coral Finance governance directly via the Quack AI platform — powered by AI-native tools, smart delegation, and intelligent… pic.twitter.com/HJpRWHBIZg — Quack AI (@QuackAI_AI) June 19, 2025 Quack AI and Coral Finance Integrate to…

Today, Ethereum has suffered a double-digit price decline as escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran rattle investor confidence across global markets. On-chain data reveals that ETH’s sharp decline has sparked a surge in short positions across its futures market, signaling that many traders are now betting on further price losses. ETH Crashes Amid Middle East Turmoil The airstrike launched by Israel on Friday has intensified fears of broader conflict in the Middle East, sending shockwaves through both traditional and digital asset markets. ETH, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has been hit hard, plunging over 10% in the past…