Global cryptocurrency platform OKX has expanded its presence in Europe by officially launching a centralized exchange in Germany and Poland, enhancing access to regulated digital asset trading in the region. 270+ Cryptocurrencies and 60+ Euro Pairs Now Live The new exchange platform enables users in both countries to trade more than 270 cryptocurrencies, including over 60 trading pairs against the euro. This makes OKX one of the most comprehensive crypto offerings currently available in the European market. Euro deposits and withdrawals are supported via local options, including SEPA transfers, making the platform more convenient for regional users. MiCA Regulatory Compliance…
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A tense macroeconomic environment and geopolitical headlines have created mixed momentum in the crypto market. As the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for its next policy update, cryptocurrencies are showing divergent trends, with XRP outperforming and Bitcoin struggling for direction. Bitcoin Struggles Amid Geopolitical Tensions Bitcoin (BTC) saw notable intraday fluctuations, hitting $108,000 briefly before dipping to $106,500 on Monday. A mild recovery brought prices back above $107,000 during Tuesday’s Asian session. This pullback followed $1.2 billion in futures liquidations on Friday, primarily impacting overleveraged altcoin traders. Despite the volatility, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.4 billion in net inflows last week —…
The XRP ecosystem has marked a major on-chain milestone as the number of large-wallet holders, commonly referred to as whales, reaches an all-time high. This development comes as the payments-focused cryptocurrency celebrates over 12 years in the digital asset space. Record 2,700+ Wallets Hold Over 1 Million XRP On-chain analytics show that there are now more than 2,700 wallets holding at least 1 million XRP—a historic first in the network’s lifespan. This increase in high-value holders is viewed as a strong indicator of long-term investor confidence, despite relatively modest price performance in 2025. These so-called whale and shark wallets reflect…
Venture capital giant Paradigm has filed a formal amicus curiae brief in defense of Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, as his federal trial approaches on July 14 in New York. The case is emerging as a pivotal moment for the future of open-source software development in the United States. Paradigm Warns of Precedent for Software Developers In its legal filing, Paradigm strongly criticized the government’s position that Storm’s code constitutes an illegal money-transmitting service, stating that this interpretation is inconsistent with federal law, FinCEN guidance, and decades of case law. “The irrationality and unfairness of these charges cannot be…
Hong Kong-based tech investment firm MemeStrategy has made headlines by becoming the first publicly listed company in the region to invest in Solana (SOL). The move triggered a 28.5% surge in its stock price, highlighting rising institutional confidence in blockchain infrastructure and Web3 technologies. First Public Solana Buy in Hong Kong MemeStrategy announced the acquisition of 2,440 SOL tokens, valued at approximately 2.9 million HKD ($368,820). The purchase was made through a licensed digital asset platform and executed at an average price of $151.70 per token. This marks the first public declaration of Solana investment by a Hong Kong-listed firm,…
Dogecoin (DOGE) is showing renewed bullish strength, posting a 4.29% gain to reach $0.180, even as broader crypto markets experienced sharp liquidations triggered by geopolitical tensions. The token’s technical structure and on-chain metrics point to strong underlying support and rising investor interest. Market Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty DOGE rose from $0.173 to $0.180, breaking the key resistance at $0.177 on heightened trading activity. Unlike many altcoins that faltered during the Israel–Iran conflict, Dogecoin demonstrated relative strength, reinforcing its evolving reputation beyond meme status. The coin’s resilience was underscored by a 415 million-unit volume surge, enabling DOGE to form a classic…
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has trimmed its position in Circle Internet Group Inc., offloading $51.7 million worth of shares on Monday, just as the stock hit a record high. The move comes after Ark’s significant participation in Circle’s recent IPO, and amid growing investor enthusiasm around the stablecoin ecosystem. Ark Sells Circle Stock Across Three ETFs Ark Invest’s latest trading disclosure revealed that the firm sold 342,658 Circle shares across three of its ETFs: The total value of the sale reached approximately $51.7 million, executed as Circle’s stock surged during Monday’s session. Circle Hits Record $151.06 — Nearly 5x IPO…
Avalanche (AVAX) demonstrated strong technical momentum over the past 24 hours, registering a 3.1% price increase despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The token has displayed a textbook V-shaped recovery pattern, pointing to a shift in market sentiment and increased buyer confidence. Resilient Performance Amid Global Uncertainty AVAX’s price climbed from $18.75 to $19.85, establishing a 5.88% price range and breaking through key resistance levels in the process. This rally comes amid broader volatility driven by the Iran-Israel conflict, which had dampened market activity earlier in the week. The recovery was supported by strong volume at the $18.75–$18.85…
The sudden suspension of several memecoin-related accounts on social media platform X has raised questions across the crypto industry. Leading the list is Pump.fun, a popular Solana-based memecoin launchpad, whose official handle and co-founder’s account were taken offline on June 16. Mass Suspensions Raise Red Flags Alongside Pump.fun, a number of other accounts tied to the Solana memecoin ecosystem were suspended, including GMGN, Bloom Trading, BullX, and ElizaOS. These accounts played prominent roles in promoting and launching memecoins, and their removal has stirred speculation about policy violations or possible regulatory scrutiny. No official reason was provided for the suspensions, leaving…
The digital asset investment space is set to expand in Canada as a spot XRP ETF prepares to make its debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange this week. This marks a significant development in the institutional adoption of altcoins and offers new access for traditional investors. XRP ETF Gets Regulatory Green Light Purpose Investments, the issuer behind the world’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, has received final regulatory approval to launch a spot XRP exchange-traded fund in Canada. The ETF will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol XRPP on Wednesday, June 18. The approval was granted…