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What happens when two of the most powerful people in the world have a messy split—and it all happens in public? Sweet, sweet calamity.

Bitcoin (BTC) is suffering pressure from veteran holders securing gains and must hold the key $95,600 support level to remain bullish if it breaks below six-figures, according to a June 5 report by Glassnode. The report highlighted that after breaking below $103,700, the next major level of support is the psychological price level of $100,000 […] The post Bitcoin bulls must guard key $95.6k support as veteran holders cash in on gains appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Maple’s expansion to Solana is powered by Chainlink’s CCIP, which allows data transfer between EVM and SVM ecosystems. Lending platform Maple Finance is expanding to the Solana network in a bid to reach a broader class of users. According to a June 5 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the company is deploying its syrupUSD yield-bearing stablecoin to Solana-based platforms Kamino and Orca. The coin had previously been available only on the Ethereum blockchain. Maple’s Solana integration is launching with $30 million in liquidity, which the company says will establish “a deep and stable foundation for lending, trading, and collateral provisioning” in the ecosystem. Read more

The wallet, launched by Trump’s meme coin business partners, has faced pushback from his sons, who plan to launch a similar product.

According to CoinShares, price depreciation, not selling pressure, was the main factor behind the drop in institutional BTC ETF exposure. Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) overseen by institutional investors shrank in early 2025, marking the first quarterly drop since US spot ETFs launched. According to a recent CoinShares report, institutional investors’ exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $21.2 billion in Q1 2025 from $27.4 billion in Q4 2024, representing a 23% decrease over the period. The report, based on companies’ filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), attributed much of the decline to an 11% quarter-over-quarter drop in Bitcoin’s price, rather than a reduction in position sizes. Still, many investors trimmed their holdings, signaling a mix of valuation impact and active selling. Read more

With the Solana price falling by 3% in 24 hours, could the arrival of Pump.fun's native token spell more declines for the altcoin? The post Solana Price Prediction: Will Pump.fun’s Token Replace SOL? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Republicans "adopted a lot of the amendments" Democrats wanted, Sen. Ruben Gallego said.

Bitcoin is back near $100K as major alts like Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin dive amid Trump and Musk drama—but Circle had a great day.

Eight crypto policy groups, including Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation and DeFi Education Fund, have supported the BRCA and asked Congress to weave it into market-structure legislation, arguing blockchain software developers should not be regulated as money transmitters. The post Crypto Policy Heavyweights Back BRCA – Could Safe Harbor Spark a New Onchain Build-Out? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle had boosted its IPO to a range of $1.05 billion on June 4 as investor demand grew significantly. Stablecoin issuer Circle made a strong entry into the public market on June 5, with its shares climbing 167% on its first trading session on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Under the CRCL ticker, Circle’s shares opened at $31, surging 235% in the first hours of negotiation before closing at $82 at the end of the day. The company’s performance hints at a growing market appetite for stablecoin businesses. The oversubscribed round had some significant tailwinds. On May 28, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, revealed it was eyeing a 10% stake in the IPO. Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment was reportedly interested in buying $150 million worth of shares of the offering. Read more

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the crypto venture associated with President Donald Trump and members of his family, has issued a cease-and-desist letter to the creators of a newly announced Trump-branded crypto wallet, Bloomberg News reported on June 5, citing a person familiar with the matter. The letter, reportedly sent to Fight Fight Fight LLC, the […] The post WLFI issues cease and desist notice to creators of ‘Official Trump Wallet’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

During an April interview, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino unloaded on competitor Circle and its big Wall Street plans—which culminated today, to massive success.

Wallets with under-six-month-old coins now hold 5.6% of all BTC, which points to aggressive, fresh buying behavior.

What began as a spat over the GOP tax and spending bill moving through Congress morphed into uncharted levels on Thursday.

India and US negotiators have begun their latest round of trade talks in New Delhi, focusing on cutting farm and auto tariffs, quota-based concessions and a possible average 10% rate. Officials have said an announcement could come by late June as both sides work to meet Trump’s July 9 deadline. The post India U.S. Tariff Pact Races Toward 10% Deal Before Trump’s July 9 Deadline appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle has made a high-profile NYSE debut, pricing its IPO above range and watching shares surge up to 160%. The USDC stablecoin issuer has leveraged investor appetite for transparent, regulated crypto infrastructure to fund wider expansion across global payments and trading. The post Circle Skyrockets 160% in NYSE Debut After IPO Prices Above Forecast Range appeared first on Cryptonews.

Uber is exploring dollar-pegged stablecoins as a tool for transferring funds across its global network, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said on June 5 at the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco.  Khosrowshahi explained that blockchain-based tokens could settle payments faster than traditional correspondent bank channels and eliminate layers of foreign exchange fees.  He said that stablecoins […] The post Uber eyes stablecoins for faster settlements, lower FX costs for global operations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

According to OFAC, Funnull Technology Inc. provides computer infrastructure for “hundreds of thousands” of pig butchering websites.

The euphoric action harkens back to the 2021 Coinbase IPO, which didn't end well for those who piled in near the high.

Bitcoin (BTC) plunged to a low of $101,500 on June 5, marking its sharpest decline in over a month as a wave of selling swept through crypto markets. The drop extended a multi-day slide triggered by shifting investor sentiment and declining demand from institutions. The world’s largest cryptocurrency touched a low of $101,500 before stabilizing […] The post Bitcoin dives below $102k amid fading momentum and macro uncertainty appeared first on CryptoSlate.