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Digital asset investment products recorded their tenth straight week of inflows, bringing in $1.24 billion last week, according to data from CoinShares. This continued streak has pushed year-to-date (YTD) inflows to $15.1 billion, a new record for this year. The inflows come at a time of heightened geopolitical tension, particularly following Israel’s military action against Iran. The move sparked fears of wider conflict, leading to a sharp selloff across financial markets, including crypto. Despite the volatility, institutional interest in digital assets remained firm. CoinShares’ Head of Research, James Butterfill, noted that inflows were strongest early in the week but later…

Airdrop tokens are under the spotlight as Kadena (KDA), Huma Finance (HUMA), and Sophon (SOPH) face volatile market reactions following their recent distributions. Kadena kicked off a Galxe campaign with a $55,000 prize pool but remains down 14.4% in the last week. HUMA has dropped over 51% in just three days after its Season 1 airdrop, despite strong investor backing. Meanwhile, SOPH plunged 33% within 24 hours of launch due to a massive token unlock and continues to test key support levels amid high leverage and limited utility. Kadena (KDA) Kadena leads the list of top crypto airdrops for the…

Attorney Bill Morgan clarifies that the upcoming ruling in the Ripple case will not redefine the legal status of crypto assets in the U.S. Morgan made the assertion in response to a bold claim from market commentator John Squire. In an X post today, Squire suggested that U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres is on the verge of delivering her final decision in the Ripple lawsuit. According to Squire, the upcoming ruling could set a landmark precedent that would alter the legal status of crypto assets in the U.S. This suggests that Judge Torres’ upcoming decision could play a major role…

GaFin, an advanced gaming infrastructure company, has commenced its exclusive collaboration with Decimated, a much-awaited post-apocalyptic survival MMO game built utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and Web3 technology. The partnership focuses on merging the enthusiastic gaming community of GaFin with DECIMATED’s chaotic, brutal world. The platform took to social media to provide the details of this collaboration. 🚨 GaFin x DECIMATED – The Wasteland Awaits! 🚨We’re excited to announce our partnership with @decimated_game, a post-apocalyptic survival MMO built in Unreal Engine 5 and powered by Web3. 🌍⚡️In the brutal world of DECIMATED, survival isn’t just a goal — it’s a way…

Despite the recent rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $111,900, crypto analysts have warned that the Bitcoin price could still witness a massive crash that will send it below $100,000. These analysts highlighted fundamentals and technicals that could spark this price crash. Analysts Highlight Why Bitcoin Price Could Still Crash Below $100,000 In a TradingView post, crypto analyst Stephan mentioned the geopolitical tensions, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifying as one of the factors that could spark the Bitcoin price crash. He explained how this conflict could drive investors toward safe-haven assets, such as gold. The analyst also noted…

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading, uncovering the strategies of major players can provide valuable insights. Recent on-chain data analysis has shed light on the significant activities of investment manager Abraxas Capital, revealing a substantial position in the market that has resulted in considerable gains. This firm appears to be capitalizing on bearish sentiment through carefully constructed trades. What Are Crypto Short Positions and Why Do They Matter? Before diving into the specifics of Abraxas Capital’s holdings, let’s clarify what a short position is in the context of cryptocurrency. Essentially, short selling is a trading strategy where an investor…

This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. World is the one crypto project that you either love or hate. Since launch, the Sam Altman-backed World (previously Worldcoin) has been roundly criticized for its “low float” tokenomics and faced scrutiny from regulators stemming from data privacy concerns. Yet, World continues to stand out in the industry for trying to do something uniquely innovative. Despite the WLD token’s 88% slump from its 2024 highs, the team announced last week an undiscounted sale of $135 million in WLD to Andreessen Horowitz and Bain Capital Crypto. Mirana Ventures…

Strict crypto regulations in the United Kingdom are prompting institutional clients to seek offshore routes for digital asset exposure, according to Jason Keogh. Speaking at the iFX Expo International 2025, Keogh noted that many UK-based firms are now facing Fusion Capital through entities registered in more flexible jurisdictions. Regulations in the UK “Because of the situation with the uh regulation in UK which is tough, a lot of the institutional clients are going to offshore entities to facilitate their crypto to so when they face us they can face us via the EU, via St lucia, Canada a multi multitude…

Ethereum continues to dominate the blockchain development space, with 1,695 active developers as of June 2025. Analyst Leon Waidmann shared data from Onchain Foundation showing Ethereum significantly ahead of rival networks. Solana placed second with just 533 developers. Ethereum Boasts Over 3x More Active Developers Than Nearest Rival The data ranks the top 10 blockchain ecosystems by active developer participation. Ethereum sits at the top with over three times more contributors than its closest competitor. This significant lead reinforces Ethereum’s role as the most robust and engaged platform for decentralized application (dApp) and smart contract development. Solana follows with 533…

Executives and venture capitalists (VCs) who sold shares into the initial public offering (IPO) of Circle (CRCL) missed out on a rocketship rally. With at least $1.9 billion in opportunity costs through June 6, 2025, calculating the missed profits of selling instead of buying Circle’s IPO is painful. As proceeds for their sales at $29.30 per share, these VCs and executives received about $270 million. Had they simply held those shares for a couple of extra weeks, those same shares could have been worth billions. Circle’s chief product and technology officer, for example, sold 300,000 shares of class A common…