June | Crypto

Google’s Gemini AI Predicts Incredible XRP Price by End of June 2026 The post Google’s Gemini AI Predicts Incredible XRP Price by End of June 2026 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company has accelerated plans for its blockbuster public offering, with trading expected to begin as early as June 12 after a faster-than-expected SEC review.

This quarter, AI started writing its own exploits. Tea is shipping the trust layer underneath it. Code Is Abundant. Trust Is Not. Aerodrome voting opens May 28. Mainnet Launch: June 4. This quarter, AI started writing its own exploits. Tea is shipping the trust layer underneath it. Code Is Abundant. Trust Is Not. In the span of seven days, the ground beneath the software shifted twice. On May 4, The Conversation published the most widely-circulated post-mortem yet of Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview, the frontier model Anthropic itself declined to release, because it can autonomously discover zero-days, generate working exploits, and execute multi-step cyber operations with minimal human oversight. Read more

Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Istanbul, Türkiye, April 12, 2026 – Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Following last year’s success, this year’s event is gearing up to host prominent leaders and organizations in the industry, with more opportunities to learn at the heart of Eurasia’s key crypto hub. According to a recent report by Chainalysis, Türkiye leads the Middle East and North Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market, recording nearly $200 billion in annual on-chain transactions, almost four times that of the UAE. Challenging economic circumstances have driven substantial adoption of crypto in Türkiye, serving as an economic necessity and a form of investment to navigate financial uncertainties. Read more

Cardano is attempting to turn the imminent mainnet launch of the Midnight network, a privacy-focused sidechain, into a repair job as market data signals extreme negative sentiment toward its native ADA token. Data from Santiment shows that the average wallet active on the Cardano network over the past year has earned a negative 43% return […] The post Cardano ADA shorts spike to highest since June 2023 as 71% crash meets Midnight launch this week risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s net realized P/L has dropped 97%, approaching zero for the first time since June 2022, signaling potential market caution as whales remain profitable while selling pressure is notably reduced, echoing patterns that preceded past capitulation events. The post Bitcoin’s Net Realized P/L Hits Zero Again — Is a June 2022-Style Capitulation Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s June 26 options expiry provides a clean snapshot of how risk is being framed several months out, and the picture that emerges is one of deliberate insurance. Total open interest for the expiry sits near $3.92 billion in notional terms as of Jan. 20, with puts outnumbering calls at roughly 23.28K versus 19.87K contracts. […] The post Bitcoin traders are dumping billions into insurance in case the price drops to $75k as June options expiry creates a high-stakes price trap appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin extended its week-long decline, sliding to its lowest level since July as renewed US–China trade tensions and heavy fund outflows forced another wave of liquidations across crypto markets. According to CryptoSlate data, Bitcoin fell over 5% in the past 24 hours to as low as $103,300 after trading near $112,000 earlier in the week. […] The post Why Bitcoin price just plummeted under $104k to lowest level since June appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Rising US inflation tempers investors’ interest rate cut hopes, leaving Bitcoin at a critical juncture below $120,000. Key takeaways: June CPI data showed rising headline and core inflation, reducing expectations of an interest rate cut in July. Bitcoin must reclaim the $119,250–$120,700 zone to confirm bullish momentum and aim for fresh highs above $123,000. Read more

CleanSpark reached 50 EH/s in operational hashrate in June, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 12,608 BTC even with significant monthly sales. CleanSpark’s Bitcoin output has surged more than 50% year-over-year, despite the challenges posed by the post-halving environment for BTC miners. The company posted an operational hashrate of 50 EH/s in June from 20.4 EH/s a year earlier, representing a 145.1% jump in mining capacity. Last month, it mined 685 BTC worth $74.2 million at current prices, from 445 BTC mined in June 2024. EH/s stands for exa hash per second, a measurement of computational power. "The tireless efforts of our operations and technology teams resulted in the addition of over 10 EH/s of capacity across four states to achieve the ambitious target,” said in a statement Zach Bradford, CEO and president of CleanSpark. “This represents a 9.6% month-over-month increase.” Read more

June US employment data exceeded forecasts and sets a macro backdrop that could send Bitcoin (BTC) past $200,000, according to a research note from Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares. The Labor Department reported that non-farm payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, surpassing the consensus estimate of 110,000, while the unemployment rate fell to […] The post 21Shares says June payroll surprise sets soft-landing stage that could catalyze Bitcoin beyond $200k appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Circle’s stock (CRCL) has dramatically outperformed Bitcoin since its June 5 listing on the New York Stock Exchange. According to data shared by former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, CRCL has surged nearly 472% relative to Bitcoin when indexed to its IPO date. The rally comes as Circle’s share price jumped from its $31 IPO price […] The post Circle stock outpaces Bitcoin with 472% growth since June IPO appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Venture capital funding directed towards crypto startups totaled $4.5 billion during the second quarter, down 22% versus the previous three months. According to DefiLlama data, the breakdown of the second quarter shows monthly flows of roughly $1.29 billion in April, $624 million in May, and $2.5 billion in June.  June’s figure is over 4x larger […] The post Crypto VC funding drops 22% in Q2 despite strong June finish appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed roughly $385 billion of spot trades in June, equal to almost 30% of the turnover recorded by centralized venues, according to DefiLlama and The Block data. The 30-day DEX figure represents a 12% decline from May, but centralized exchange (CEX) spot volume contracted nearly 30% in the same period. Notably, this […] The post DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%. This month, Bitcoin’s hashrate dropped 15% amid a summer heat wave that stressed the United States’ electricity grid. Crypto hacks and exploits have racked up record numbers, costing investors and platforms $150 million in June alone. Moreover, businesses have followed the example of vocal Bitcoin (BTC) proponent and Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor by adding BTC to their balance sheets. According to industry tracking services, there are now 250 companies that have some form of Bitcoin treasury. Regulators in Asia are softening their stance on crypto, with new laws carving out crypto tax exemptions and permissions for stablecoin issuance in four different countries, including Hong Kong and South Korea. Read more

Bitcoin rebounded to $105K as U.S. lawmakers pushed key crypto bills, Senate Republicans unveiled regulatory principles, Trump-linked firms advanced stablecoin plans, and a new bill proposed banning presidents from crypto profits. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: June 23-27, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pi Coin (PI) has bounced from a recent low in the past seven days ahead of a key event called Pi2Day, at which the developing team is expected to reveal its upcoming ecosystem initiatives.On June 21, the Pi Core Team teased what could be the central topic to be discussed and shared during tomorrow’s event […] The post Pi Coin Price Prediction – What’s Coming on June 28? Google Hype Sends Pi Up 38% appeared first on Cryptonews.

Pi2Day 2025 brings key user-friendly upgrades, from a new KYC sync button solving verification roadblocks to expanded wallet access and enhanced security features. Every year on June 28, Pi Network celebrates Pi2Day, a kind of mid-year check-in that builds on the original Pi Day (March 14).  It’s supposed to be a clever nod to math (3.14 → 6.28), but it’s also become a key moment for the Pi community. Since 2023, the core team has used the day to showcase progress and rally users behind major initiatives. Read more

The crypto market is down today, but both BTC and ETH have recorded increases. Analysts argue that Bitcoin is ready to move into its utility phase. The post Why Is Crypto Down Today? – June 26, 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

If Bitcoin continues to tumble this season, it will mark its fourth consecutive summer in the red, while TradFi aims to extend its winning streak to three. Bitcoin is facing a potential fourth straight summer loss if it ends the 2025 stretch in the red, while the S&P 500 will log its third straight seasonal rally if its winning streak continues.  From 2020 to 2024, the S&P 500 logged eight positive July and August performances, while Bitcoin (BTC) had six. So, while their summer trends aren’t entirely decoupled, the divergence has become clear in June. Since 2020, Bitcoin has posted just one positive June, while the S&P 500 has seen only two negative ones over the same span. A closer look at the past few years shows that Bitcoin’s summer slumps have less to do with seasonal patterns and more to do with crypto-native shocks and economic trends, such as China’s mining ban, halving cycles and post-COVID inflation. Read more