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Solana's ETF launch sparks a brief rally, but fundamentals and institutional demand remain weak amid competition. Key takeaways: The Solana ETF launch with staking drew initial excitement, but institutional demand remains muted. Ongoing SOL unlocks, DApp sell-offs, and low network activity weigh against a sustained price rally. Read more

The effort from Senator Cynthia Lummis is one of several crypto tax provisions in an amendment aimed at reducing tax burdens in core areas of the industry.

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.

Bier’s announcement is fueling speculation about X's future crypto payment plans, including long-rumored Dogecoin integration.

ChatGPT has combined 42 real-time technical indicators, ETF filings and adoption metrics to frame Solana’s path, noting SOL has advanced 2.95% to $157.85 and is testing the 200-day EMA. With a U.S. staking ETF opening and Robinhood offering SOL staking, institutional interest has strengthened. The post ChatGPT o3’s 42-Signal AI SOL Price Forecast Reveals Breakout Momentum Amid Historic Staking ETF Launch appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ether price enters the most bullish phase of a powerful trading pattern, but bearish headwinds could stall the rally in the short-term. Key takeaways: Ether’s chart shows a “Power of 3” setup, with a price target above $5,000. Spot ETH ETFs recorded net inflows of 106,000 Ether last week, marking the seventh consecutive week of positive inflows. Read more

The Supreme Court declined on Monday to hear a case that could have re-examined whether crypto exchanges like Coinbase need to comply with government requests for customer data.

Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is preparing to offer crypto trading services to its retail clients by summer 2026, Bloomberg News reported on June 30. The move represents a significant policy shift for Sparkassen, which had previously avoided crypto offerings due to concerns about volatility and risk. According to the report, the bank’s board of […] The post German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The scam network operated via global sales agents, and used phone, email, social media to lure victims into fraudulent crypto investments.

Lingerie Fighting Championships started to seriously consider Bitcoin as a treasury asset following GameStop's recent buy.

The Supreme Court has refused to revisit the 1976 third-party doctrine, keeping in place a decision requiring Coinbase to share user information when summoned by the IRS. Denial of James Harper’s Fourth Amendment petition maintains legal space for the agency’s expanding enforcement of crypto tax compliance. The post Supreme Court Denies Coinbase User Appeal: IRS Can Still Access Your Crypto Data – What Now? appeared first on Cryptonews.

CertiK has reported crypto investors have lost an estimated $2.29 billion to hacks, scams and wallet breaches in the first half of 2025. Two outsized incidents at Bybit and Cetus Protocol have dominated the damage, while phishing and flawed smart contracts have driven hundreds of smaller cases. The post H1 2025 Crypto Losses Outpace 2024; CertiK Counts 344 Onchain Heists, $187M Recovered appeared first on Cryptonews.

Europol reported that the investigation was ongoing, but authorities had made five arrests connected to a scheme that defrauded more than 5,000 people. The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, or Europol, reported the arrest of five members of a “criminal network engaged in cryptocurrency investment fraud.” In a Monday notice, Europol said the Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of its agency and law enforcement from the United States, France and Estonia, arrested five people allegedly involved in a scheme to defraud more than 5,000 investors out of 460 million euros, roughly $542 million at the time of publication. Authorities reported three arrests and searches on the Canary Islands, and two in Madrid on Wednesday.  “To carry out their fraudulent activities, the leaders of the criminal network allegedly used a net of associates spread around the world to raise funds through cash withdrawals, bank transfers and crypto-transfers,” the notice reads. Read more

Crypto Legislation has progressed toward passage. The House plans a combined procedural vote on the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts during the week of July 7, followed by separate floor votes that could set a broad U.S. digital-asset framework under a blockchain-friendly White House. The post Crypto Legislation Hits House Floor: High-Stakes Vote on GENIUS, CLARITY Acts Nears appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price trades at $107,500 amid institutional buying from Metaplanet and Strategy. Robinhood's EU expansion adds fresh catalysts. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Robinhood, Strategy Fuel BTC Momentum appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle applied to charter First National Digital Currency Bank to become a federally regulated trust that would manage USDC reserves and expand custody services for institutional clients. According to a June 30 announcement, Circle applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking authority to operate as a national trust bank subject […] The post Circle targets federally regulated trust status to manage stablecoin reserves, offer custody services appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin could break past $110,000 as inflation pressures mount, equities rally, and passive capital flows grow on potential S&P 500 rebalancing events. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price could surge as investors shift from fixed income to risk-on assets like crypto. Inflation concerns and Strategy’s potential S&P 500 entry may boost Bitcoin’s momentum. Read more

Ether rose 3.5% in 24 hours amid record ETF inflows, rising staking, and Robinhood's Arbitrum-based Layer-2 plans.

Circle is seeking approval from the OCC to establish a national trust bank to oversee its USDC stablecoin reserves.

Bitcoin (BTC) is in a “waiting game,” trading between $100,000 and $110,000, with analysts highlighting the need for a macro catalyst to break the top of the channel. The latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report noted lighter spot activity, softer taker-buy flow, and profit-taking by wallets that had bought below $80,000 in April as the reasons behind […] The post Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.