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Japan just handed XRP bulls a major tailwind. XRP price is retesting a congestion zone, and the prediction could turn bullish very fast. The post XRP Price Prediction: Japan XRP ETF Listing is Getting Closer appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto markets are becoming a new venue for pre-IPO price discovery ahead of SpaceX's highly anticipated debut today. Binance's SpaceX tokenized IPO campaign attracted over $557 million in USDC deposits from about 27,689 wallet addresses ahead of the company's highly anticipated public listing. Wallets contributing up to $20,000 accounted for more than 81% of participating addresses but only 18.39% of total funds, while 114 addresses contributed over $500,000 each, representing about 10.2% of the funds, according to Dune data. The deposits point to strong demand for crypto-based pre-IPO exposure ahead of SpaceX's Nasdaq debut on Friday, with the company seeking to raise $75 billion at $135 a share and an around $1.8 trillion valuation. Read more

Stablecoin liquidity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has nearly doubled over the past month, putting the network within reach of a $1 billion supply milestone as Ripple tries to position its blockchain for automated payments. The surge gives Ripple a stronger base for one of its most ambitious pitches yet: that artificial intelligence agents will […] The post Ripple chases AI’s machine economy as XRPL stablecoins near $1 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Your day-ahead look for June 12, 2026

Onchain sleuth ZachXBT traced remaining funds across exchanges, instant swap services and other blockchains. Tether later froze $72 million in USDT linked to the activity.

The former SEC and CFTC chair says Congress "categorically" did not intend to put sports betting under exclusive federal oversight.

Bitcoin miner metic sparked talk of "capitulation" as profit margins stayed under 5%, but the BTC price bear-market bottom remained absent. Bitcoin (BTC) miners are back under pressure as data hints that a new buying opportunity is now here. Key points: Read more

Michael Saylor defended Strategy's controversial Bitcoin sale at BTC Prague as backlash intensified across the crypto industry this week.

Onchain data shows the bitcoin market price is only just above its realized price and demand is weakening, especially from ETFs.

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, June 12th, 2026] LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, will host an exclusive matchday experience on June 22 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The event will bring together global partners, VIP guests, and members of the LBank community for a premium full-day experience surrounding […]

The debasement trade that drove billions into Bitcoin price is unwinding, and the bank's prediction says the retreat has accelerated. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: JPMorgan Fuds BTC as Debasement Trade Retreat Accelerates appeared first on Cryptonews.

The South Korean tech giant built a custom layer-2 network with Arbitrum for an advertising platform set to launch this year.

SpaceX’s IPO hype may fuel a strong debut, but history shows richly valued listings often struggle after the first-day pop fades. SpaceX’s IPO is already spilling into crypto markets, where one whale has opened a $22.3 million leveraged long on SPCX, a synthetic pre-IPO perpetual contract tied to Elon Musk’s aerospace company. Key takeaways: The whale's position, visible on data resource Hypurrscan, shows the trader holding a 2x isolated long on "xyz:SPCX" worth about $22.29 million. Read more

The approximately $13.1 million acquisition gives Metaplanet a regulated securities platform to develop Bitcoin-linked investment products.

On June 10, administration officials hosted law enforcement groups at the White House to resolve the provision most likely to block the CLARITY Act from reaching the Senate floor for a vote. As Eleanor Terrett reported, the meeting drew around 20 attendees over nearly 90 minutes, with developer protections drawn from the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty […] The post CLARITY Act moves to a fight between cops and coders appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The deal is for $13 million.

ETH validator exit queue that spooked markets in September 2025 has effectively returned to zero. Ethereum price prediction is bullish. The post Ethereum Price Prediction: 3 Million ETH Rushes Into Staking as Sellers Vanish appeared first on Cryptonews.

FIFA and the FBI warned of ticket scams as TRM Labs identified World Cup-themed crypto fraud operations tied to multiple wallet addresses. TRM Labs warned that crypto scammers are targeting FIFA World Cup fans through fake ticketing sites, fixed-match betting schemes and event-themed crypto promotions.  The blockchain intelligence company said it identified several World Cup-related scam operations, including two fake-ticketing sites and one fixed-match betting pitch tied to four crypto addresses. “Criminals always look to exploit major events and cultural moments and they don’t wait until kickoff,” Ari Redbord, global head of policy at TRM Labs, told Cointelegraph. “Scammers build and position their infrastructure weeks in advance, then scale it the moment public attention peaks.” Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, June 12th, 2026] LBank, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially upgraded its TRX Earn offerings, enabling users to earn up to 11% APR. Through a combination of flexible and locked earning products, LBank aims to provide users with more efficient capital utilization and attractive passive income opportunities while supporting […]

Bitcoin Pops 3% on Iran Peace Deal, Fed Meeting Next The post BTC Jumps 3% on Iran Peace Deal But Fed Meeting Keeps Institutions Cautious appeared first on Cryptonews.