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Ethereum (ETH) is up more than 8% over the past 48 hours, climbing from around $2,400 on July 1 to nearly $2,600 at the time of writing. The latest on-chain analysis reveals that both accumulation addresses and liquid staking volume are approaching all-time highs (ATH), fueling optimism that ETH’s price may soon follow. Ethereum Liquid Staking, Accumulation Addresses Nearing Historic Highs According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Carmelo_Aleman, Ethereum’s liquid staking activity has seen a notable increase since June 1. The total amount of ETH staked rose from 34.54 million to 35.52 million by June 30 –…

This month, MicroStrategy (MSTR) Director Carl Rickertsen sold all of his shares for a little over $10 million. Rickertsen hasn’t made any purchases of MSTR this year that met Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements, and he has traded in only one, decidedly bearish direction. He has, however, bought MSTR stock in previous years. Indeed, in 2022, he invested $700,000 in the company. According to legendary stock analyst Peter Lynch, “Insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.” And since 2022, the price of…

Astar Network is teaming up with Animoca Brands to grow its Sony-powered blockchain ecosystem and onboard more users to web3 through entertainment. Astar Network, a parachain within the Polkadot ecosystem, has secured a strategic investment from Animoca Brands, as both companies look to bring more Japanese and Asian entertainment IP onchain and grow adoption of Sony’s layer-2 network Soneium. In a press release shared with crypto.news, Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu said the investment “aligns perfectly with our mission to advance digital property rights and the open metaverse,” adding that Astar’s focus on onchain entertainment IP, especially in Japan and…

JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital asset unit Kinexys is developing a new blockchain-powered infrastructure for carbon credit tokenization, according to a Wednesday report. A carbon credit represents one ton of CO2 removed or avoided, usually from forestry or renewable energy projects. Tokenized credits are digital carbon offsets recorded on a blockchain. In partnership with three major carbon registries, including S&P Global Commodity Insights, EcoRegistry, and the International Carbon Registry, the team is launching a pilot to create digital tokens tied to credits listed in registry systems overseen by the three companies and trace their lifecycle end-to-end. Alastair Northway, who oversees natural…

Prominent investor and entrepreneur Fred Krueger, author of The Big Bitcoin Book and enthusiast of Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL) and AI, explains a very interesting pattern of using BTC as a yield-generating asset or finding another “safe haven.” It looks like selling BTC in some situations might be smarter than seeking alternatives. It’s better to sell your BTC step by step, Fred Krueger says Between gradually selling BTC for income and investing in the yield-producing asset “on the side,” the first strategy looks more prudent to Bitcoiner Fred Krueger PhD, seasoned investor and entrepreneur with 10 exits. Dr. Krueger shared…

Data reveals that over the past 19 days, the tokenized U.S. Treasuries sector has expanded by 4.86%, amassing an additional $340 million. $340M Shift to Tokenized Treasuries Signals Institutional Embrace As of June 12, 2025, the blockchain-integrated U.S. Treasury fund market is valued at $7.34 billion, according to rwa.xyz stats. Since May 24, the sector has attracted roughly $340 million in inflows, reflecting a 4.86% increase. Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, known by its ticker BUIDL, currently holds a $2.890 billion market capitalization—a slight dip of $23 million from the $2.913 billion registered 19 days earlier. BUIDL holds the…

Berachain introduces new yield strategies through lending markets and OFT-based liquidity in RFRV Batch 8. QIA holders benefit from a buy-and-burn model that reduces token supply and encourages long-term holding. Berachain has rolled out its latest decision for the 8th batch of RFRV (Reward Vault Requests). The decision was delivered by the BGT Foundation on behalf of the Guardians, and it’s quite interesting. Not only because the features sound ambitious, but also because it provides many new opportunities for users who have been hanging around the ecosystem for a long time. Decisions on the latest batch of RFRVs have been…

Ice Open Network, a popular decentralized ecosystem to facilitate real-world financial transfers via blockchain technology, has partnered with XCOIN Network. The collaboration includes the integration of VSwap of XCOIN Network into Online+ platform of Ice Open Network to deliver seamless transfer experience. The platform revealed this development on its official X account. 🤝 We’re excited to welcome @newelon12 and the XCOIN Network to the Online+ ecosystem!Known for its bold meme-powered mission, #XCOIN isn’t just a coin—it’s a movement driven by the community, flying higher than ever through Web3 culture.As part of this partnership, XCOIN… pic.twitter.com/kH5dP6zb04 — Ice Open Network (@ice_blockchain)…

Bitcoin enters June with bullish expectations, supported by institutional investor interest and strong ETF inflows. In May, the balance between both macroeconomic uncertainty and crypto adoption was tipped in favor of Bitcoin by blockchain-based institutional moves. BTC closed the month up nearly 10%, posting its second consecutive monthly gain. This performance was largely driven by Bitcoin ETF inflows totaling $5.6 billion and corporate treasuries purchasing Bitcoin. According to Bitcoin Treasuries data, the amount of Bitcoin held by public companies increased by 4% in May, reaching a total of $85.6 billion. This trend is expected to continue in June. Experts say…

U.S. stocks climbed higher as softer inflation data improved the prospects of a Fed rate cut. U.S. stock indices erased early morning losses on hopes that a lower consumer price index reading might contribute to monetary easing. On Tuesday, June 12, the Dow Jones was up 0.17%, or 70 points, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both gained 0.35%. Dow Jones Industrial Average heatmap | Source: TipRanks Low inflation data is still influencing trader sentiment, with many anticipating potential rate cuts following last month’s soft CPI figures. Still, the Federal Reserve has remained hesitant to lower rates, citing the…