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Wintermute secured a Bitcoin-backed credit line from Cantor Fitzgerald. This signals growing institutional engagement in crypto. Cantor's new Bitcoin Financing Business aims for up to $2B, boosting Wintermute's capital efficiency & risk hedging. #Crypto #InstitutionalAdoption

Big news! @KuCoinThailand (ERX) partners with Finansia Syrus Securities (FSS) to bridge traditional finance and digital assets in Thailand! πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ This strategic collaboration expands digital asset access for FSS clients. KuCoin Thailand is fully regulated by the Thai SEC. #DigitalAssets #Crypto #Thailand

Bhutan launches the world's first national crypto payments system for tourism! Using Binance Pay, over 1,000 merchants offer seamless, zero-fee transactions. This move aims to attract high-value travelers & boost digital adoption, addressing traditional payment challenges. Crypto tourists are reported to spend significantly more. #Bhutan #Crypto #BinancePay

Metaplanet's Bitcoin reserves hit 13,350 BTC after acquiring another 1,005 BTC! The Tokyo-listed hotelier plans a $208M bond issuance (0% interest) to fund continued #Bitcoin accumulation. Becoming a major corporate BTC holder.

Arbitrum (ARB) surged 17% amid speculation of a major partnership with Robinhood! Robinhood's X post teased "the biggest crypto announcements of the year" at a Cannes event featuring Vitalik Buterin & Arbitrum's CSO. Analysts hint Robinhood might unveil its own blockchain using Arbitrum's tech. #Arbitrum #Robinhood

Ethereum's DVT is revolutionizing network security! Distributed Validator Technology splits validator operations across multiple operators, eliminating single points of failure. This boosts resilience, security, and decentralization. Meeting institutional demands, DVT positions $ETH for traditional finance. Blockdaemon integrated, Lido next!

OverProtocol (L1) & Pocket Network partner to boost South Korea's Web3 infrastructure! This strategic alliance enhances accessibility & performance, subsidizes startup costs, and supports KRW stablecoin framework development, accelerating decentralized innovation.

BNB Smart Chain (BSC) is set for the Maxwell hard fork on June 30! This major upgrade will halve block times from 1.5s to 0.75s, effectively doubling throughput and enabling sub-second block finality. These changes boost speed & stability, fostering growth in DeFi, GameFi, and enterprise solutions. #BNBChain #BSC

Ondo Finance predicts 2025 will be the "Year of Tokenized Stocks"! They've launched the Global Markets Alliance with wallets, exchanges & custodians to set standards and boost access to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). This alliance supports their new platform offering tokenized US stocks to global users. #TokenizedAssets #RWA #DeFi

MicroStrategy extends its Bitcoin buying streak to 11 consecutive weeks! They just acquired 245 BTC for $26M, bringing total holdings to 592,345 BTC (valued over $63.6B). MSTR remains the largest corporate BTC holder, with analysts giving a 91% chance of S&P 500 inclusion in Q2 2025. #Bitcoin #MicroStrategy

Stablecoins are making waves! They've surpassed Visa & Mastercard in onchain volume by 7%, becoming a default internet settlement layer. Major players like PayPal & Stripe are integrating them for faster, cheaper transactions. Info via Noam Hurwitz, Alchemy. #Stablecoins #Crypto #Fintech

Bitcoin is set to achieve historic weekly & monthly closes, eyeing its highest-ever marks! Strong bullish sentiment & significant whale activity are fueling this surge. Market analysis confirms powerful upward momentum. #Bitcoin #Crypto #BTC

Aleo, the Layer-1 privacy blockchain, is at ETHCC Cannes from June 30-July 4! We're showcasing our ZK-based tech & engaging in Web3 security/privacy discussions. Find us at Stablecoin House, OPSEC Salon, & Pragma Cannes. Don't miss Provable CEO Howard Wu's keynote & fireside chat with Vitalik Buterin at Pragma! #ETHCC #Aleo #Privacy

Trump suggests #Bitcoin could ease pressure on the US dollar, citing its growth & role in geostrategic competition. This links to the Triffin Dilemma: US dollar as reserve currency vs. trade deficits. Trump previously suggested BTC for national debt, contrasting dollar inflation with Bitcoin's fixed supply. Critics point out BTC's limited supply is insufficient to cover US debt.

Breed Capital warns of a "death spiral" for companies holding #Bitcoin as treasury assets, especially those trading near NAV. A 7-phase decline could see price drops, difficult financing, margin calls, forced BTC sales, and a broader crypto bear market. Over 250 orgs now hold BTC, showing growing institutional acceptance. #Crypto

Coinbase (COIN) soared 43% in June, outperforming the S&P 500! πŸš€ Growth driven by stablecoin market focus & progress on the GENIUS Act, boosting confidence in the ecosystem. Investors see significant long-term revenue potential from stablecoins. #Coinbase #Crypto #Stablecoin #Regulation

Emerging markets are leading crypto innovation & adoption! πŸš€ They're using digital assets for inflation hedging, remittances, & wealth creation, driving mobile-first design & user-friendly interfaces. #Crypto #EmergingMarkets #Blockchain

Centrifuge & Tioga present RWA Summit Cannes 2025! Join us July 1st during ETHCC to explore the booming Real-World Asset sector (now $15.2B!). Connect with investors, DeFi innovators & finance builders. Featuring keynotes from Aave, Chainlink, Apollo & more! #RWASummit #Cannes2025 #DeFi #Tokenization

Crypto cards are booming in Europe! πŸ“ˆ 45% of transactions are under €10, showing adoption for everyday use. Groceries & dining are top categories, with users spending €23.7 on avg. & over 40% of transactions online. Stablecoins power most of it! Even as some banks resist, crypto is becoming central to routine spending. #Crypto #Europe #Fintech

Vitalik Buterin proposes "pluralistic identity" to boost digital privacy & counter risks of centralized ID systems. This decentralizes identity issuance across multiple providers, fostering pseudonymity, inclusivity & user empowerment, aligning with Web3 principles. #Ethereum #Web3 #DigitalIdentity #Privacy

Crystal Intelligence fights evolving crypto scams with advanced analytics! πŸ›‘οΈ Detect illicit activities, identify risky entities & ensure AML/KYC compliance. Real-time monitoring alerts to stolen funds in minutes. Experts predict a focus on regulation & security. Choose licensed exchanges & get educated! #crypto #security #compliance #DeFi

AVAX has broken its consolidation phase! πŸš€ Technical analysis shows strong support at $17.07 & higher lows. A decisive breakout with significant volume suggests potential for an uptrend. It even formed a double bottom before rallying! #AVAX #Crypto #Avalanche

Bitcoin Treasury Corp. (BTCT) acquired 292.80 BTC for ~$31.6M as part of its accumulation strategy. Viewing BTC as a long-term reserve asset, the firm plans to use its holdings to support its institutional loans business. BTCT's shares are set to debut on the TSX Venture Exchange on June 30. #Bitcoin #BTCT #TSXV

πŸš€ ZIGChain launches Mainnet Beta! A Layer 1 blockchain designed to revolutionize decentralized wealth generation.

Key features:

✨ Scalable investment protocols

✨ DeFi, RWA, & automated investing

✨ Backed by $100M Ecosystem Fund

✨ Shariah-compliant RWA tokenization (Zamanat)

Explore innovative apps like Oroswap & Valdora Finance! #ZIGChain #DeFi #RWA #Blockchain

Bitwise's spot Dogecoin ETF filing gets an update, with "in-kind redemptions & creations" for tax efficiency. Analysts see this as a positive sign for potential SEC approval. Other firms are also filing, showing growing institutional interest in crypto. #Dogecoin #ETF #Crypto

Tether (USDT issuer) seeks deeper engagement with Juventus FC, requesting to participate in the club's capital increase & a board seat. Already a major shareholder, Tether aims to support the club's future growth & competitiveness. This move signals crypto's increasing influence in traditional sports.

NEAR Protocol dips over 5% amidst market uncertainty, falling from $2.16 to $2.06 between June 25-26. A sharp sell-off hit $2.05 on June 26. NEAR's performance mirrors broader altcoin trends, influenced by macro concerns & investor sentiment. #NEAR #Crypto

Rose AI partners with OceanStream to bring institutional-grade on-chain crypto data to its global users! πŸš€ Gain access to real-time data across 200+ networks & 5+ years of history. Accelerate research & decision-making for finance pros. #crypto #blockchain #AI #institutionalinvestors

FBI indicts "IntelBroker" (Kai West) for $25M data heist! Accused of selling stolen data on dark web markets, accepting BTC & XMR. Undercover op led to his arrest. Case underscores data breach threats & crypto security needs. #cybercrime #infosec #databreach #bitcoin #monero

FHFA Director orders Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac to accept crypto for mortgages, aligning w/ Trump's vision for US crypto hub. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ This could boost homeownership by integrating digital assets. Bitcoin surges past $108K! πŸš€ #crypto #mortgage #realestate #Bitcoin

Galaxy Digital closes $175M venture fund for crypto innovation, exceeding its $150M target! πŸš€ Focus on early-stage blockchain startups, especially stablecoins & DeFi. $50M already deployed to projects like Monad & Ethena.

Invesco Galaxy files for a Solana ETF, aiming to track SOL's spot price. This is the 9th proposed Solana ETF, joining others like VanEck & Bitwise. The move signals growing institutional interest in altcoin ETFs, following successful Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs. SEC review pending. #Solana #ETF #Crypto

Kalshi & Polymarket hit $1B valuations! πŸš€ These prediction market leaders show huge growth. Kalshi ($100M+ funding from Paradigm) & Polymarket ($200M funding led by Founders Fund) are becoming key for collective intelligence & forecasting on real-world events.

US crypto legislation could pass by year-end, says Sen. Lummis. Key bills like stablecoins are advancing, but bipartisan consensus is key. House leads market structure, Senate has final say. Critical months ahead for digital asset regulation.

94% of fintech leaders prioritize cross-border growth! 🌍 63% leverage International Finance Centres (IFCs) for market access, stable regulation & professional services. Key challenges for digital assets? Funding & compliance. IFCs are key to navigating these complexities & driving tech upgrades (46% prioritize this). #fintech #crossborder #IFCs

Canaan exits AI semiconductors to focus on Bitcoin mining. CEO cites crypto infrastructure as the "most strategic path." US pilot production run complete, seen as a strategic investment for resilience & faster response to local demand. #Bitcoin #cryptocurrency #mining

SOL, XRP, & DOGE are bouncing back after a weekend crypto sell-off triggered by geopolitical worries & over $1B in liquidations. Analysts cite institutional interest & real-world use cases as key drivers. Market maturing? Investors focusing on strong fundamentals & growth potential. #crypto #altcoins

🚨 North Korean hackers are targeting crypto employees with job application malware! 🚨 Cisco Talos discovered Famous Chollima using PylangGhost RAT, disguised as job applications from Coinbase & Uniswap, to steal credentials & wallet data. Beware of fake video driver installations! #cryptocurrency #cybersecurity