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Pump.fun, the Solana-based memecoin creation platform, deposited approximately 67,000 $SOL — worth roughly $4.51 million — to the Kraken exchange within the last 30 minutes, according to on-chain analysis from EmberCN. Deposits to centralized exchanges are typically interpreted as a precursor to selling, signaling potential downward pressure on $SOL prices. Ongoing Pattern of $SOL Sales This transaction is not an isolated event. Since the beginning of 2024, Pump.fun has consistently deposited a portion of the $SOL generated from its fee revenue into exchanges. According to EmberCN’s data, the platform has sold an estimated 4.61 million $SOL in total, valued at…

In an innovative move to widen network interoperability and boost user utility in the digital asset launchpad sector, Astrox Finance, a livestream token launch platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Collably Network, a Web3 collaboration platform. This alliance enabled Astrox to integrate Collably Network’s collaboration ecosystem that connects Web3 projects with their potential customers and partners, a move that will help its livestream token launch platform to onboard additional users and partners into its digital asset launchpad network. AstroX Finance is a cross-chain, livestream-powered Web3 platform that allows creators to launch tokens live on-stream while giving crypto customers, investors,…

Bitcoin touched $77,711 intraday before recovering to near $78,225, spending a second consecutive session under macro stress as US Treasury yields held near multi-month highs. The 10-year yield reached 4.599%, while the 30-year climbed 11.8 basis points to 5.131%, its highest level since May 2025. $BTC is down 3.9% from its May 15 opening above $81,000, with the same move pulling stocks and bonds lower alongside it. The $77,700-$78,000 zone, already the next support shelf when $BTC failed below $82,000, now carries the full weight of that macro test. Bitcoin dropped from a May 15 open above $81,000 to an…

Ethereum price has dropped toward the $1,600 level despite reports that Tom Lee-backed BitMine acquired another 75,000 $ETH worth roughly $123 million, as traders continue reducing risk ahead of the latest U.S. inflation data. According to market data, Ethereum ($ETH) traded near $1,627 at press time after falling almost 4% over the past 24 hours. The token has now declined roughly 14% from its June high near $1,890 and remains about 66% below its 2026 peak around $4,800 recorded earlier this year. $ETH’s latest weakness emerged ahead of the May Consumer Price Index report, with uncertainty around inflation and Federal…

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — At the EasyA Hackathon tucked inside Consensus Miami 2026, the energy felt less like a traditional crypto developer event and more like a live audition for the next generation of the intersection of blockchain and AI-native startups. Nearly 1,000 developers competed at the venue, some from established crypto ecosystems like Base and Solana, and others arriving from companies like Microsoft and Google, all racing to build products around one theme that kept surfacing in conversation after conversation: AI agents. The focus on AI agents had already emerged earlier this year at the EasyA x Consensus Hong…

The Litecoin Foundation (@LTCFoundation) has unveiled the first wave of speakers for Litecoin Summit 2026, with Charlie Lee, NYM’s Alexis Roussel, LitVM’s Aztec Amaya, and five others confirmed for the two-day event in Amsterdam this June. It is the first time the summit has been held outside the United States. The sixth Litecoin Summit runs June 22-23, 2026, at the Tobacco Theater in central Amsterdam, kicking off Dutch Blockchain Week. The Foundation has billed the event as “Our First Euro Summit,” with two-day passes starting at €84 and payable in $BTC, $LTC, or fiat. Why is the summit leaving the…

South Korean police have reportedly raided Bithumb as part of an investigation into alleged nepotism involving independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi. Kim allegedly attempted to influence employment opportunities for his son at multiple crypto firms, including Bithumb and Dunamu, the operator of rival exchange Upbit, according to a Monday report by News1. Kim’s son joined Bithumb in January 2025 and worked there for about six months, the local outlet reported. Authorities are investigating whether any external pressure or preferential treatment influenced the hiring process. Hiring favoritism and influence-peddling allegations remain politically sensitive issues in South Korea, where a series of high-profile…

Circle’s Circle 4 billion $USDC transfer to Coinbase on June 12, 2026, did more than set a record. It also signaled that stablecoin infrastructure is moving beyond Ethereum and into newer blockchain territory. The transfer, which was executed on HyperEVM, is the largest recorded $USDC transaction to date. HyperEVM is the smart contract environment built on top of Hyperliquid’s Layer-1 blockchain. For an asset as established as $USDC, routing that kind of volume through a network many retail investors barely know is a notable sign of where institutional liquidity is headed. The scale matters. Four billion dollars equals about 5.3%…

Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies (HSDT) has acquired Light Protocol, a cryptographic firm specializing in on-chain privacy, as part of its newly announced strategy to focus investments on the Solana blockchain. The deal, first reported by The Block, signals a significant shift in Helius’s corporate direction and a deepening commitment to Solana’s ecosystem. Strategic Pivot to Solana Helius Medical Technologies, historically known for its medical device portfolio, recently disclosed a strategic pivot to allocate capital and resources toward Solana (SOL). The move marks a notable departure from the company’s original business model and aligns with a growing trend of traditional firms…

Iran has responded to a U.S. list of conditions for a possible peace deal, according to reports shared by The Kobeissi Letter. Tehran’s stated demands include an end to the war on all fronts across the Middle East, the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian funds, compensation for war damages, and recognition of Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. The reported U.S. terms differ sharply. The list includes no compensation for Iran, no release of frozen assets, the transfer of 400 kilograms of uranium to the United States, and only one active nuclear facility. The ceasefire…