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  • Two public firms announce plans to adopt HYPE as primary reserve asset for treasury
    CryptoSlate - 18:22 Jun 18, 2025
    Lion Group Holding Ltd. (LGHL) and Eyenovia Inc. unveiled separate major financing moves this week to launch cryptocurrency treasury strategies centered on Hyperliquid’s HYPE token. LGHL announced it has secured a $600 million facility to launch the first and largest HYPE treasury in Asia. The Singapore-based trading and financial services firm also revealed intentions to include […] The post Two public firms announce plans to adopt HYPE as primary reserve asset for treasury appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP network activity surges as Canada launches an XRP ETF
    CryptoSlate - 17:15 Jun 18, 2025
    Canadian asset manager 3iQ has launched an XRP-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the XRPQ ticker. According to a June 18 statement, XRPQ will offer investors a six-month waiver on management fees and hold only long-term positions on the digital asset. These assets are sourced from reputable exchanges and over-the-counter […] The post XRP network activity surges as Canada launches an XRP ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets
    CryptoSlate - 17:12 Jun 18, 2025
    Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […] The post Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero
    CryptoSlate - 01:00 Jun 18, 2025
    An international law enforcement effort has dismantled one of the world’s largest and longest-running criminal marketplaces on the darknet, arresting its suspected German operator in Spain and seizing millions in illicit assets, according to a June 16 press release. The takedown, coordinated by the Frankfurt Public Prosecutor’s Office, Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the […] The post US DOJ, Europol seize world’s largest dark web drug market operating via Monero appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Monero Europol
  • LatAm energy giant executes landmark $75M oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization
    CryptoSlate - 00:15 Jun 18, 2025
    Feniix Energy, an energy firm based in Latin America, has completed a $75 million acquisition of a live oil and gas operation using blockchain tokenization, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate on June 17. Global Settlement, a blockchain firm specializing in real-world assets (RWAs), executed the deal through its GSX Protocol. The protocol enabled […] The post LatAm energy giant executes landmark $75M oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • DAMA 2: Deutsche Bank unveils institutional tokenization stack to fast-track regulated funds
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jun 17, 2025
    Deutsche Bank, Memento Blockchain, and Interop Labs published a litepaper on June 17 outlining plans for Digital Asset Management Access 2 (DAMA 2), a tokenization platform intended to operate on public blockchains and facilitate the issuance of regulated funds. According to the paper, DAMA 2 would link three layers: Ethereum (ETH) would act as the […] The post DAMA 2: Deutsche Bank unveils institutional tokenization stack to fast-track regulated funds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • VanEck’s Solana ETF moves closer to market entry with DTCC listing
    CryptoSlate - 22:34 Jun 17, 2025
    VanEck’s planned Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund has been listed with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) under the ticker symbol VSOL, signaling another step in mainstreaming Solana exposure for traditional investors. According to DTCC records, the fund is labeled “VANECK SOLANA TR COM SHS BEN INT” and falls under the ‘D’ settlement category, an […] The post VanEck’s Solana ETF moves closer to market entry with DTCC listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US Senate approves landmark GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation
    CryptoSlate - 21:56 Jun 17, 2025
    The Senate approved the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act in a 51-23 vote on June 17, sending the measure to the House for consideration. The vote followed a 68-30 cloture decision on June 11 that cut off debate and started the mandatory 30-hour countdown to the final roll call. Senator […] The post US Senate approves landmark GENIUS Act for stablecoin regulation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate
    CryptoSlate - 21:13 Jun 17, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran. The flagship crypto fell to an intraday low of $103,300 before bulls stepped in to steady the price and push it back above $104,000, As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $104,439, down roughly […] The post Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers
    CryptoSlate - 20:31 Jun 17, 2025
    JPMorgan will pilot a dollar-denominated deposit token called JPMD on Coinbase’s Base blockchain within days, global blockchain division co-head Naveen Mallela said in an interview with Bloomberg News on June 17.  The test will transfer a fixed amount of JPMD from the bank’s digital wallet to Coinbase, making the token available to selected institutional users […] The post JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Treasury Secretary Bessent says stablecoins are debt relief engine as Senate readies to vote on GENIUS Act
    CryptoSlate - 19:29 Jun 17, 2025
    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on June 17 that stablecoins could cut federal borrowing costs and slow debt growth if Congress sends the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to the president.  In an X post, he pointed to research projecting a $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030 and argued that […] The post Treasury Secretary Bessent says stablecoins are debt relief engine as Senate readies to vote on GENIUS Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based equities
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jun 17, 2025
    Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch blockchain-based equities, Reuters reported on June 17, citing the exchange’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal. The plan would enable Coinbase to offer digital tokens that represent ownership in publicly listed companies, effectively merging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure. If greenlit, […] The post Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based equities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Kraken’s L2 network rolls out native INK token to power protocol incentives, allocation
    CryptoSlate - 17:40 Jun 17, 2025
    Ink Foundation announced on June 17 that it would mint 1 billion INK tokens to fund user-run liquidity on Ink, the Ethereum layer-2 network backed by Kraken.  The foundation has permanently set the supply cap and will release the mint date and contract address after completing the audits. The end of audits, together with predefined […] The post Kraken’s L2 network rolls out native INK token to power protocol incentives, allocation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: KRAKEN
  • Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 16, 2025
    Investors who added 10% in Bitcoin (BTC) to their “60/40 portfolio” strategies got a 90% risk-adjusted return in the past 12 months, outperforming gold’s 51% return in the same period. On a June 16 post via X, the profile Ecoinometrics highlighted BTC’s performance through June 13 and charted the result against total return. A 60/40 […] The post Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jun 16, 2025
    The official Pump.fun account and the personal handle of its founder Alon Cohen were seemingly suspended by X on June 16, along with a cohort of other accounts tied to the memecoin sector. As of press time, neither X nor the people behind the suspended accounts explained the reason for the suspensions. Users noticed that […] The post Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Jun 16, 2025
    Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, a first for any major crypto exchange. The launch of Bybit TradFi expands the company’s offerings beyond digital assets, positioning it as a full-service financial hub aimed at bridging the […] The post Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bybit TradFi
  • Bitcoin reclaims $108k amid upward consolidation as war tensions show signs of easing
    CryptoSlate - 20:54 Jun 16, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $108,000 threshold on June 16 as tensions of war escalating in the Middle East fell after reports surfaced that Iran was open to negotiations with the US and Israel. Bitcoin’s move up regained the price level surrendered on June 12 while markets processed the initial flare-up in Israeli-Iranian hostilities.  The “Bitfinex Alpha” […] The post Bitcoin reclaims $108k amid upward consolidation as war tensions show signs of easing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • JPMorgan files ‘JPMD’ trademark for digital asset payment services, hinting at potential stablecoin
    CryptoSlate - 19:49 Jun 16, 2025
    JPMorgan filed a trademark application for the mark “JPMD,” covering trading, exchange, transfer, and payment services tied to virtual currency, digital tokens, and blockchain-enabled money.  According to reports from June 16, the filing lists electronic fund transfers, real-time token trading, custody services, and secure online financial transactions. The document identifies JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as […] The post JPMorgan files ‘JPMD’ trademark for digital asset payment services, hinting at potential stablecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: JPMorgan JPMD
  • Gemini, Coinbase near EU licenses as regulators clash over rapid approvals
    CryptoSlate - 18:51 Jun 16, 2025
    Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are close to securing regulatory approvals granting them access to operate across the EU, Reuters reported on June 16, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the expectation has intensified tensions among national regulators over the speed and oversight of new licensing under the bloc’s landmark crypto […] The post Gemini, Coinbase near EU licenses as regulators clash over rapid approvals appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Coinbase Gemini
  • ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock
    CryptoSlate - 17:57 Jun 16, 2025
    Investigators have linked a figure in the $30 million ZKasino alleged scam to a fresh cryptocurrency project branded WhiteRock (WHITE), on-chain analyst ZachXBT reported in a June 16 post on X. WhiteRock surfaced in December 2024 with an anonymous team, overstated user counts, and unverifiable claims about a USDX reserve, researchers at Blokiments wrote in […] The post ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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