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Institutional Bitcoin allocation is on the rise, while retail BTC holdings are falling in favor of altcoins with a strong ETF approval chances, such as XRP. Bitcoin exposure is increasing in cryptocurrency portfolios, driven by more innovation-friendly US crypto regulations and growing institutional adoption triggered by the introduction of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a new report from Bybit. Bitcoin (BTC) accounts for about one-third of investor portfolios, or 30.95% of total assets as of May, up from 25.4% in November 2024. This makes Bitcoin the largest single asset held by cryptocurrency investors, the report said. Meanwhile, the Ether (ETH)-to-Bitcoin holding ratio plunged to a 2025 low of 0.15 at the end of April, before recovering to the current 0.27. Read more

Bitcoin recovered most of the weekend’s losses due to the Iran-Israel conflict—but questions remain over whether the ceasefire will hold.

Unlike Ledger’s previously released key recovery product, Ledger Recover, the new Ledger Recovery Key is always offline and doesn’t require identification. Ledger, a major provider of hardware cryptocurrency wallets, has introduced an offline tool for private key recovery to help users regain access to their crypto wallets without relying on cloud-based services or personal data. Ledger Recovery Key is an offline physical recovery tool allowing Ledger Flex or Ledger Stax users to store their private keys on a smart card with NFC connection, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph. Unlike Ledger’s previously released key recovery product, Ledger Recover, which stores encrypted fragments of recovery phrases in cloud-based hardware security modules, Ledger Recovery Key is always offline and protected by its own PIN. Read more

FHFA Director Bill Pulte, a longtime crypto supporter, said the agency will examine how digital assets factor into home loan qualification.

Platforms such as Shuangying and Fully Light have surged after the Huione ban, with transactions increasing three to fourfold.

A Tel Aviv resident allegedly photographed sensitive sites and received thousands in crypto, authorities say.

Satellite images reveal damage, but experts suggest that new technology may be able to verify what actually happened underground.

Bitcoin price jumps above $105K as Israel-Iran ceasefire boosts risk appetite. Traders eye breakout as geopolitical fears ease and volume surges. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Jumps Past $105K as Israel-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Risk-On Surge appeared first on Cryptonews.

AI-generated videos and fake personas are flooding social media from Tel Aviv to Tehran, turning it into a digital battlefield of deception.

Ether rallied to $2,420 after President Trump declared a dual-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that would bring an end to the 12-day conflict.

Recent breaches at CMC and CT show attackers shifting from exchanges to trusted crypto news and data sites to steal funds via fake pop-ups.

South Korean experts claim that the nation’s stablecoin pivot could hamper the growth of card providers, but provide a boost to domestic tech giants. The post Analysts: South Korea’s Stablecoin Pivot Will Hurt Card Companies, Boost Big Tech appeared first on Cryptonews.

President Trump claimed a "complete and total" ceasefire between Iran and Israel to begin in several hours.

Telegram-based dark markets rapidly filled the gap left by Huione Guarantee after the $27 billion marketplace disappeared on May 13, according to a June 23 Elliptic report. Elliptic noted that Telegram banned thousands of Huione Guarantee channels and usernames once researchers traced billions of USDT-denominated sales to pig-butchering scams. However, data shows that merchants immediately […] The post Dark market activity on Telegram persists despite $27B Huione ban – Elliptic appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Adam Schiff (D-CA) is the latest Democrat to propose a bill banning President Trump from engaging in crypto activity. Like the others, it's unlikely to pass anytime soon.

Bitcoin bounced to $106,000 as traders bet on higher chances of Fed interest rate cuts due to tensions in the Middle East. Key takeaways: Bitcoin swiftly rebounded to $106,000, signaling firm institutional investor demand despite growing global unrest. A sharp 8% drop in Bitcoin’s hashrate raised concerns over mining stability amid Middle East tensions. Read more

ZachXBT’s latest thread has mapped a $4M Coinbase crypto scam in which caller-impostors led 30+ customers to migrate funds into seed-phrase wallets controlled by New York resident Christian Nieves, who has since gambled nearly the entire haul on Roobet and pushed the remainder through Monero mixers.   The post ZachXBT Unmasks $4M Coinbase Crypto Scam – Victims’ Wallets Emptied, Funds Gambled Away appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto prices are surging again—with Bitcoin back above $105K—after President Trump said that Iran and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire.

Bitcoin has fallen back below six figures for the first time in more than six weeks, and it could continue on that downward path in July if history rhymes. 

FTX’s bankruptcy lawyers have pushed back forcefully against a $1.53 billion claim filed by failed crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC), calling the demand “illogical” and warning that it would unfairly drain funds from FTX’s legitimate creditors. In new court documents submitted on June 20, FTX’s legal team asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to […] The post FTX fights back against 3AC’s ‘unreasonable and unsupportable’ $1.53B claim appeared first on CryptoSlate.