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Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on June 20. Pump.fun had aimed to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation through its token auction originally set for June 25. The […] The post Pumpfun reportedly delays token auction to July amid legal troubles appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Wall Street analysts say that SEC approvals for ETFs based on altcoins including Dogecoin, XRP, and Solana are nearly a sure thing this year.

Uber has widened its AI ambitions, renaming its data-services division Uber AI Solutions and offering external access to proprietary datasets, clickworker labeling teams and project-automation software. The expansion has come as Meta’s Scale stake prompts model builders to seek neutral partners. The post Uber Races Into AI Data Labeling as Meta’s $14.8B Scale Deal Sparks Mass Defections – Who’s Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Many users said they would delete accounts or consider moving to another platform if Reddit were to adopt World’s verification system. Social media platform Reddit is reportedly considering using the iris-scanning orbs developed by World — a project by Tools for Humanity, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman — for its user verification system. According to a Friday Semafor report citing two people familiar with the matter, the platform is weighing the World ID system as a way for Redditors to verify that they are unique individuals. The report suggested that the verification system could still allow users to remain anonymous if they chose to do so. In response to the report, many users said they would delete their accounts or consider moving to another platform if Reddit were to adopt the verification system, citing concerns with privacy and anonymity.  Read more

The consultation period comes as Thailand seeks to clarify regulations for the crypto industry. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a period of consultation for feedback on rules that would allow exchanges or individuals connected to an exchange to issue utility tokens, according to a Friday statement. Under the proposed rules, exchanges would have to disclose the names of anyone associated with the token issuers, which would assist the SEC in monitoring for signs of insider trading. The plan is part of Thailand’s efforts to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto industry. The country announced in May plans to allow tourists to spend crypto via credit cards, just a few days before blocking crypto exchanges OKX and Bybit in the country over concerns about unlicensed operations and money laundering. A month later, it announced a waiver on capital gains tax on crypto sales made through licensed crypto service providers. Read more

ChatGPT has integrated 38 live technical, on-chain, and sentiment indicators to assess ADA’s course: price has fallen 13 % to $0.58, RSI sits near 30, yet almost $1 bn has moved off exchanges, and whales have purchased 310 m tokens, hinting at potential relief if support holds. The post ChatGPT o3’s 38-Signal AI ADA Price Forecast Reveals Oversold Bounce Potential Amid Ford Partnership appeared first on Cryptonews.

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has agreed to surrender all rights to assets tied to the collapsed crypto lender. According to newly filed court documents, Mashinsky and entities associated with him, including AM Ventures Holdings Inc., Koala1 LLC, and Koala3 LLC, will be excluded from any future distributions under the Celsius bankruptcy plan. The […] The post Alex Mashinsky forfeits rights to Celsius assets amid ongoing bankruptcy process appeared first on CryptoSlate.

DT Marks DEFI LLC now owns approximately 40% of WLF, down from 60%, with quiet website update hinting at fresh stake sale.

The Bitcoin holdings company's merger partner KindlyMD closed the $51.5 million fundraise with private investors on Friday. 

Circle skyrockets on stablecoin optimism while Bitcoin treasury firms face valuation challenges in this week's public markets roundup.

Bitcoin’s $96 billion in derivatives open interest fuels BTC price momentum near all-time highs, but rising leverage use raises the risk of liquidations and market volatility. Key takeaways: Open interest in Bitcoin futures and options has ballooned to $96 billion, up sharply from 2022 levels. Elevated speculative leverage fuels BTC’s bullish breakouts, but it also raises the risk of cascading liquidations, reminiscent of 2021 volatility. Read more

With crypto on the rise globally, it’s hard to predict just what area of the blockchain sector will generate enough interest to become the next big thing. Using a ChatGPT analysis, we’ve broken down the most up-and-coming crypto trends you should know about before they likely dominate the industry in the years to come.“Narrative waves” […] The post AI Predicts 2026 Crypto Sector Surge as DePIN, RWA, SocialFi Steal Spotlight appeared first on Cryptonews.

A temporary ban could be imposed as early as autumn based on an investigation into crypto miners’ energy consumption. The government of Norway is considering a temporary ban on crypto mining in the country in an effort to “free up power, network capacity and area for other purposes.” In a Friday notice, the Norwegian government said it would be conducting an investigation in autumn that could result in a temporary ban on crypto mining data centers. Officials said they had the authority to enforce such a ban under Norway’s Planning and Building Act, which includes provisions on allocating energy. “It is uncertain how big a problem crypto mining will become in Norway in the future,” the notice reads. “The registration requirement in the new data center regulations will provide increased knowledge about the scope of data centers that mine cryptocurrency.” Read more

Bloomberg analysts have sharply increased the likelihood of U.S. regulators approving a new wave of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, pointing to a friendlier stance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bloomberg senior ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart said on June 20 that they now see a “90% or higher” chance that a broad […] The post Bloomberg analysts revise ETF approval odds to ‘90% or higher’ as SEC requests amended filings appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Of all pending crypto ETFs before the U.S. markets regulator, only SUI faces less than a 90% chance of approval.

Cointelegraph moderated an AI funding panel at the Web Summit conference in Vancouver, Canada. The convergence between blockchain technology and artificial intelligence is intensifying, with key industry figures like Ben Goertzel convinced that AI should be decentralized.  This convergence was even highlighted by the World Economic Forum, which argued in 2024 that “Synergies between spatial computing, blockchain and AI will augment our experiences and increasingly guide our interactions with the digital world.” Prominent crypto venture capitalist Marc Andreessen believes control over AI is a top strategic priority for China and the United States, as the two nations enter a “Cold War-style” race for technological dominance. Read more

AI-powered deepfakes breached crypto influencer Mai Fujimoto’s accounts; CZ warns even video calls won’t guarantee safety soon.

The SEC likely views cryptocurrencies Litecoin, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Cardano and others as “commodities.” The likelihood of US regulators approving a wave of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is now a near certainty, signaling a continued pro-crypto shift at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Bloomberg analysts Erich Balchunas and James Seyffart. In a social media post on Friday, Seffart said he and Balchunas have raised their odds for the vast majority of crypto ETF approvals to “90% or higher,” citing “very positive” engagement from the SEC. The analysts also suggested that the SEC “likely” views cryptocurrencies such as Litecoin (LTC), Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Dogecoin (DOGE) as commodities — a designation that would place them outside of its immediate jurisdiction. Read more

The government said it will "explore the possibility of temporarily prohibiting the establishment of new data centers in Norway that extract cryptocurrency."

The latest reported “wrench attack,” in which criminals targeted individuals for their crypto holdings, occurred in the suburbs of Paris this week. France has reportedly seen another incident targeting cryptocurrency users, this time involving the kidnapping of a 23-year-old man in a Paris suburb. According to a Thursday report from French news outlet Le Parisien, the victim was abducted in Maisons-Alfort and held captive for several hours while the perpetrators demanded his partner to turn over 5,000 euros ($5,764) in cash, along with the key to a Ledger hardware wallet containing an unreported amount of crypto. The report suggested that the criminals used violence to extract information regarding his digital assets. Read more