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Barclays bank has announced it will block customers from using Barclaycard credit cards to buy crypto starting June 27 The move was quietly confirmed in a newly updated FAQ section on the bank’s official website. According to Barclays, the decision stems from concerns over consumer protection and repayment risks. The bank warned that crypto price […] The post Barclaycard ‘Makes Money Work For You’ unless you want to buy crypto – because its banned appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s rising correlation with stocks is less about investor exuberance and more about eroding trust in the dollar. The real story is not a newfound appetite for risk — it’s a flight from the perceived fragility of the US dollar. Opinion by: Vugar Usi Zade, chief operating officer of Bitget Bitcoin’s price has started to sway with the S&P 500, and a chorus of commentators says this proves crypto has “grown up” and joined the ranks of typical risk assets. That reading misses the deeper melody. The real story is not about investors chasing excitement when both markets lurch in the same direction. It is about eroding faith in the money that prices everything and, by extension, in the policies that govern it. Read more

Senator Cynthia Lummis said her realistic goal for the crypto bills is the close of 2025, despite President Donald Trump's wish to sign legislation in August.

JPMD may be JPMorgan’s next digital currency. Here’s what the trademark filing reveals about stablecoins, deposit tokens and the GENIUS Act. JPMD is a newly filed trademark by JPMorgan Chase, submitted to the US Trademark Office for crypto-related services between June 15 and 17, 2025.  While a filing doesn’t confirm a finished product, it’s often the first public hint that something is in the works. In this case, it plants a flag in the digital currency space — and raises fresh questions about JPMorgan’s broader crypto ambitions. Read more

Token climbs nearly 2% as technical breakout draws fresh institutional interest, analysis shows.

Too young to be taken seriously, too bold to be ignored. Meet some of the young crypto entrepreneurs fighting to make their mark in crypto. Josh Benaron, founder of Irys, recalls being ridiculed when he tried to raise funds for his crypto venture at 19. For years, hes had to fight to be taken seriously. Before becoming a founder, I struggled to get access to opportunities within crypto. I was introduced to the [chief technology officer] of one of the largest European CEXs, and he practically laughed me out of the room because of my age, Benaron tells Magazine. In general, when you raise money, being young doesnt help, as they associate youth with inexperience and immaturity. Read more

Bitcoin is going through considerable volatility as President Trump shares thoughts on the international geopolitical situation.

Decrypt is joined by Brett McLain, Head of Payments and Blockchain Business Unit at Kraken, to discuss why liquidity matters more to traders than trading volume, and how its new Kraken Embed service for fintechs reflects the evolving role of centralized exchanges in the crypto ecosystem.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded their eleventh consecutive day of positive inflows attracting $588.55 million led by BlackRock's IBIT with $436.32 million, showing institutional confidence despite macro fears. The post US Bitcoin ETFs Hit 11-Day Inflow Streak with $588M Led by BlackRock Despite Macro Fears – Can $107K Push to $112K ATH? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Barclays Bank will ban cryptocurrency purchases with its bank cards from 27 June 2025, citing debt risks and lack of consumer protections. The post Barclays to Block Crypto Transactions on UK Bank Cards Over Debt Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin delivers a textbook liquidity grab, while traders eye a potential BTC price showdown with all-time highs next. Key points: Bitcoin performs an anticipated $108,000 liquidity grab as shorts get punished. BTC price targets include a return to all-time highs in the short term. Read more

[PRESS RELEASE – Global, Global, June 25th, 2025] Reddio proudly announces the launch of its Mainnet Alpha, bringing the world’s first GPU-Accelerated Parallel EVM architecture to live production. Purpose-built for compute-intensive and AI-native applications, Reddio opens a new frontier of speed and programmability within Ethereum’s ecosystem. This milestone follows Reddio’s successful Token Generation Event (TGE), […]

In a sweeping critique of stablecoins' future role, the Bank for International Settlements challenges their legitimacy as real money. The post Stablecoins Fail BIS “Three Key Tests” as New Report Warns of Financial Risks appeared first on Cryptonews.

The underwriters exercised their option to buy another $450 million of GME's $2.25 billion mid-June convertible debt offering.

[PRESS RELEASE – London, United Kingdom, June 25th, 2025] RoboCorp, a crypto-powered search and exchange platform, has unveiled the world’s first technology that enables anyone to earn cryptocurrency using their everyday data and the knowledge they possess. This groundbreaking announcement comes as tech industry leaders project that AI agents and tokenized assets could create a […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Hong Kong, China, June 25th, 2025] Moca Foundation today announced that it will launch Moca Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain built specifically for identity and user data. Moca Chain will support the development of identity protocols in respective industry verticals to enable individuals, devices, and AI agents to control, unify, and verify […]

[PRESS RELEASE – George Town, Cayman Islands, June 25th, 2025] Inaugural launch addresses widespread industry calls for equitable token distributions and powers transparent AI finance The Magic Newton Foundation announced the launch of $NEWT, the native token of the Newton Protocol. The $NEWT token launch features best-in-class disclosure standards and transparent documentation, designed to promote […]

ProCap BTC bought 1,208 BTC, bringing its total to 4,932, with plans to scale up to $1 billion in bitcoin.

Moca Foundation, the community-owned foundation behind Moca Network, will be launching Moca Chain, a Layer-1 blockchain for identity and user data, later this year. The post Animoca Brand’s Moca Network Unveils Identity-Focused Moca Chain appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethena Labs and Germany’s BaFin agreed on a 42-day USDe redemption plan, marking the end of a months-long regulatory dispute. Ethena Labs announced on Wednesday that the German Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BaFin, and Ethena GmbH, the company’s German arm, have agreed on a redemption plan for USDe stablecoin holders.  The regulator said it had initiated a 42-day redemption process for stablecoin holders. BaFin said USDe holders will have until Aug. 6 to declare redemption claims directly against Ethena GmbH. The process will be supervised by a special representative appointed by BaFin.  After the deadline, Ethena GmbH will be deemed officially wound up within Germany, the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that any claims from Aug. 7 onward should be made through the company’s offshore affiliate, Ethena (BVI) Ltd.  Read more