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Cointelegraph.com - 18:45 Jun 04, 2025
According to the payments company, it had secured approval across a patchwork of regulatory regimes in individual US states allowing it to operate across the country. Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay said it would be able to offer its service to users in all 50 US states after receiving licensing approval in New York. In a June 4 notice, MoonPay said the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted its US company a BitLicense and a money transmitter license. The addition of the BitLicense makes MoonPay one of 35 digital currency businesses able to operate in New York State. “With the approval of our New York BitLicense and Money Transmitter Licenses, MoonPay now holds the golden regulatory stack for crypto in the US, allowing us to directly serve customers in every single state without gaps in coverage,” said MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 16:01 Jun 04, 2025
Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at $105,000, but several altcoins are showing strength with potential breakout setups. Key points: Bitcoin remains at risk of falling to $100,000, but the long-term picture remains intact. Focus shifts to select altcoins, which are on track to rise above their respective overhead resistance levels. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 15:00 Jun 04, 2025
While other countries move toward integrating crypto into their financial systems, Canada is lagging, costing the country capital, talent and competitiveness. Canada’s direction on digital asset innovation remains uncertain. Opinion by: Jillian Friedman, chief operating officer, Symbiotic Since the Canadian federal election, there’s been little clarity on where this country is heading with digital asset innovation. Crypto regulation and policy didn’t make it into any of the parties’ campaign platforms. It’s a missed opportunity at a time when Canada needs swift action about whether it wants to be a competitor in this space or simply a bystander. Early-stage investments are already showing signs of strain. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:55 Jun 04, 2025
Traders are betting big on Bitcoin soaring to $300,000 by the end of June 2025, but is this bold options strategy a smart move or a high-risk gamble? A call option gives the buyer the right but not the obligation to purchase an asset (in this case, Bitcoin) at a predetermined price before a specific date. If the market price rises above that strike price, the option becomes profitable, or “in the money.” If it doesn’t, the option expires worthless. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:49 Jun 04, 2025
President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets. President Lee Jae-myung’s rise to South Korea’s highest office marks the return of a left-leaning populist with deep working-class roots and bold plans for institutional crypto integration. Though crypto was not directly mentioned in Lee’s inauguration speech on June 4 after the impeachment of his predecessor, Yoon Suk Yeol, Lee now leads the country with a list of crypto promises made during his campaign. His administration is expected to accelerate the integration of digital assets into Korea’s regulatory and financial systems on the back of the Democratic Party’s Digital Asset Committee. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:30 Jun 04, 2025
There are good reasons many Baby Boomers remain suspicious of Bitcoin — but even better reasons the wealthiest boomers are allocating to it. Baby boomers are the fastest-growing demographic in crypto, with their numbers doubling in the space of a year, according to a survey by Australian exchange CoinSpot. The total percentage of crypto investors over 60 remains relatively low around 4.4% but with their large retirement nest eggs and a lifetimes worth of savings, boomers have an outsized impact on markets. Former ANZ banker and payments consultant Rod Tasker, himself a baby boomer, says active crypto investors in his age bracket tend to be highly financially literate. “Even if the number is fairly low, the amount of money invested is quite likely to be higher than other demographics,” he explains. “A lot of them are quite sophisticated, they’ve already got their investment portfolios. They might have the investment property, the share portfolio, depending on risk appetite they might have got into options,” he... -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:25 Jun 04, 2025
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.” South Korean entertainment company K Wave Media has entered into a securities purchase agreement worth up to $500 million to fund a Bitcoin-centric crypto treasury strategy. K Wave reached an agreement with Bitcoin Strategic Reserve KWM for the sale of up to $500 million of ordinary shares to fund its Bitcoin treasury, according to a June 4 announcement. “By embedding BTC into our core strategy, we’re reinforcing our commitment to decentralization, agility, and future-facing value creation,“ said Ted Kim, co-interim CEO of K Wave Media. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:11 Jun 04, 2025
Got scammed or worried about Bitcoin fraud? Learn how sharing your story with Chainabuse and Scamwatch can help protect you and others from falling victim. Chainabuse allows anyone to publicly share information with enforcement, helping make crypto fraud more transparent, but it’s not a confidential legal channel. Scamwatch helps raise public awareness about crypto scams in Australia and gathers reports to support national anti-scam efforts, but it does not investigate or take enforcement action. Even if funds can’t be recovered, reporting a Bitcoin scam can prevent someone else from falling into the same trap. Staying vigilant, avoiding suspicious links or promises of guaranteed returns and double-checking addresses can help protect your crypto. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 14:00 Jun 04, 2025
Bybit unveiled a major security overhaul following its $1.4 billion hack in February, with upgrades across audits, wallet protection and information security. Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has revealed a comprehensive security overhaul following its $1.4 billion hack in February. On Feb. 21, Bybit was hacked for over $1.4 billion in liquid-staked Ether (STETH), Mantle Staked ETH (mETH) and other ERC-20 tokens, making it one of the largest security breaches in crypto history. To bolster defenses, Bybit has implemented a three-pronged security upgrade, targeting security audits, wallet fortifications and information security improvements, according to a June 4 announcement shared with Cointelegraph. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:52 Jun 04, 2025
Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem. Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to introduce digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors as part of a broader strategy to expand product offerings and reinforce the city’s role in the global digital asset market, local media reported. Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, confirmed the move on June 4, according to a report by the English-language newspaper China Daily HK. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said that priority will be given to sound risk management, with trades conducted “in an orderly, transparent and secure manner,” the report said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:49 Jun 04, 2025
Crypto traders can use ChatGPT to decode crypto headlines and generate actionable trade setups — fast, flexible and surprisingly accurate (subject to human verification). ChatGPT can analyze crypto news headlines and generate actionable trade signals, helping traders make faster and more informed decisions. Well-crafted prompts are essential — the more specific your instructions, the more accurate and useful ChatGPT’s responses will be. News-based signals work best when combined with broader market context, like Bitcoin trends or altcoin momentum, for a complete trading picture. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 13:24 Jun 04, 2025
India-focused crypto exchange WazirX is relocating operations to Panama and rebranding its parent company as Zensui. India-serving but Singapore-based crypto exchange WazirX is moving its operations to Panama after local courts declined to approve the firm’s restructuring plan. In an email sent to its users, WazirX shared recent redacted legal documents outlining the move. One of the documents revealed that WazirX’s parent company, Zettai, will move to Panama and rebrand. “Zettai has taken steps to incorporate a subsidiary, Zensui Corporation […] in the Republic of Panama, and has been preparing for the transfer of the operations of the Platform’s cryptocurrency-related services to Zensui,“ the document said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:55 Jun 04, 2025
Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors, the latest crypto developments in Russia left many retail players unimpressed. Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest stock exchange, launched futures trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), as the fund climbed into the world’s top 25 ETFs by assets under management (AUM). MOEX introduced a futures contract tied to IBIT on June 4, according to an announcement by the exchange. The new investment product is accessible exclusively to accredited investors, with MOEX planning to introduce qualification testing from June 23. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:23 Jun 04, 2025
The decentralized physical infrastructure network market could surge to $3.5 trillion by 2028 as AI and blockchain converge, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The growing convergence of blockchain and artificial intelligence could see the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) market soar past $3.5 trillion in the next three years, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). DePIN merges blockchain technology with community-owned physical infrastructure to create decentralized networks where participants can contribute resources in exchange for cryptocurrency. “Currently valued at $30 billion-$50 billion with over 1,500 active projects worldwide, this relatively new sector is projected to grow to $3.5 trillion by 2028,” the report said. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 12:15 Jun 04, 2025
Bitcoin traders set the stage for a volatile breakout with liquidity amassing above and below the spot price, and eyes are on the road to new all-time highs. Key points: Bitcoin trades between increasingly thick bands of liquidity as traders await a breakout. Above current spot price lies a particularly important area for bulls when it comes to new all-time highs, analysis says. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:39 Jun 04, 2025
Binance is cracking down on bot abuse in its Alpha Points early-access program after detecting coordinated bot farming activity. Binance has identified and moved to restrict the use of bots exploiting Alpha, its early-access token distribution system, the exchange said on June 4. In a post, Binance said it had “recently detected certain groups using bots to participate in Alpha activities, which undermines the fairness of the Binance Alpha Points program.” It added that it had taken measures to halt the activity. “We have upgraded our risk control systems to enhance the detection and handling of such behavior,“ the exchange said. Binance said any use of bots will be treated as a violation by the exchange. The company also said that it “reserves the right to revoke the Binance Alpha Points eligibility of accounts involved in such activities and may impose further restrictions where necessary.” Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 11:05 Jun 04, 2025
Ether’s price is up 46% in the past 30 days, and analysts say continued demand for spot Ethereum ETFs and strengthening structure may trigger a breakout. Key takeaways: Ether's price is up 46% in 30 days. ETH/BTC is up 30% in the past month, signaling stronger demand for Ether. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 10:25 Jun 04, 2025
Hackers are moving from smart contract vulnerabilities to exploiting human behavioural weaknesses, according to the co-founder of Web3 cybersecurity firm CertiK. Cryptocurrency hackers are moving away from exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities and targeting users through social engineering schemes, Web3 cybersecurity company CertiK said. More than $2.1 billion has been stolen in cryptocurrency-related attacks so far in 2025, with the bulk of losses coming from wallet compromises and phishing attacks, according to CertiK. Crypto phishing attacks are social engineering schemes where attackers share fraudulent links to steal victims’ sensitive information, such as the private keys to crypto wallets. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:56 Jun 04, 2025
Pump.fun has yet to confirm or deny rumors of a $1 billion token sale and 10% airdrop, but the community is split on whether the potential launch would help or harm the crypto space. Solana-based memecoin launchpad Pump.fun is rumored to be preparing for a $1 billion token sale at a $4 billion valuation. On June 3, a community member posted on X about a Pump.fun token launch within the next two weeks, with listings on multiple centralized exchanges and a 10% airdrop allocated to community members. Speculation intensified following a Blockworks report citing anonymous sources saying the launchpad — known for its instant token creation feature — would raise $1 billion through a token sale. The report claimed three sources confirmed the sale would be valued at $4 billion. Read more -
Cointelegraph.com - 09:51 Jun 04, 2025
At least 60 Bitcoin strategy adopters among publicly listed companies collectively doubled BTC holdings in the past two months, outstripping the buying speed of Michael Saylor’s Strategy. Update (June 4, 1:00 pm UTC): This article’s headline and the piece have been updated to emphasize that Standard Chartered’s sample included 61 out of a total of 124 publicly listed companies that have adopted Bitcoin treasury strategies, as reported by BitcoinTreasuries. The Bitcoin reserve strategy trend has led to 61 publicly listed firms now holding a combined 3.2% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist, according to Standard Chartered. Just 61 public companies out of a total of 124 now own a combined 673,897 Bitcoin (BTC), Standard Chartered’s global head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, said in a June 3 report shared with Cointelegraph. Read more
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