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MapleStory Universe battles with cheaters, Tokyo Beast explodes on the Japan App Store, and FIFA Rivals review: Web3 Gamer The hacker problem in MapleStory Universe is getting worse, with execs issuing apologies to players for how its been handled so far. MapleStory Universe head of strategy Keith Kim said theres been an aggressive spike in attempts to exploit the game, mostly involving exploiting character skills and network tampering. These are not isolated incidents. They compromise the experience for everyone. Read more

The payments giant is integrating PYUSD, USDG and FIUSD into its network, expanding stablecoin payments and settlements for consumers and merchants.

Chinese blockchain company Nano Labs announced a $500 million convertible notes deal to fund a major BNB acquisition, aiming to hold up to 10% of its circulating supply. Chinese blockchain infrastructure firm Nano Labs has announced a convertible notes purchase agreement for $500 million to fund its BNB token treasury. In a Tuesday announcement, the company said it plans to acquire up to $1 billion worth of Binance’s BNB (BNB) token through a combination of convertible promissory notes and private placements. As part of the initiative, Nano Labs will also assess BNB’s security and value. “Over the long term, Nano Labs aims to hold 5% to 10% of BNB’s total circulating supply,“ the company said in the statement. Read more

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund leads the round, and the $200 million includes $50 million in previously unannounced funding.

The partnership is part of Mastercard's expanding efforts in the cryptocurrency space, following recent collaborations with Moonpay and Kraken.

If Bitcoin continues to tumble this season, it will mark its fourth consecutive summer in the red, while TradFi aims to extend its winning streak to three. Bitcoin is facing a potential fourth straight summer loss if it ends the 2025 stretch in the red, while the S&P 500 will log its third straight seasonal rally if its winning streak continues.  From 2020 to 2024, the S&P 500 logged eight positive July and August performances, while Bitcoin (BTC) had six. So, while their summer trends aren’t entirely decoupled, the divergence has become clear in June. Since 2020, Bitcoin has posted just one positive June, while the S&P 500 has seen only two negative ones over the same span. A closer look at the past few years shows that Bitcoin’s summer slumps have less to do with seasonal patterns and more to do with crypto-native shocks and economic trends, such as China’s mining ban, halving cycles and post-COVID inflation. Read more

Michael Saylor has pointed to high volatility as a reason for owning MSTR, so without it, the stock could suffer.

Analyst Axel Adler Jr. says the surge in Realized Cap shows massive profit taking but new buyers kept BTC from plunging deeper.

Ledger has revealed the Recovery Key, a physical ‘spare key’ that lets users recover their crypto wallet by tapping the device and entering a PIN. The post Ledger Reveals Recovery Key for Flex and Stax Wallets appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin rebounds to $105K after Trump’s ceasefire deal. Traders eye $120K as technicals and Fed policy align. Can BTC sustain this bullish breakout? The post Bitcoin Price Prediction As Trump Ceasefire Announcement Sparks Bullish Momentum: Is $120K Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The SEI price has ballooned by 40% in the past 24 hours, but do its indicators signal a further rally, or a big correction? The post SEI Price Prediction: Will the SEI Pump Continue to $0.50? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Hype moves fast, but real crypto innovation is quieter. Use GitHub, Discord and X to spot legitimate projects before they moon or rug. Real crypto projects show consistent GitHub activity, open development and active contributors, not abandoned repos or marketing fluff. Discord can reveal a project’s true momentum through developer interaction, roadmap updates and community-led feedback. X offers direct access to protocol founders and devs; follow conversations, not influencers, to catch real signals early. Read more

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, rising 8.2% from Monday.

The exchange's crypto operations are reportedly moving to Panama as part of its restructuring, ahead of Singapore’s June 30 deadline.

Network operators controlling at least 14% of Ethereum’s stake are testing a new data propagation system promising 10x speed improvements.

Grayscale just announced its latest product - the Space and Time (SXT) trust.

The Space and Time Foundations says the network is built to solve the "one critical need" around which AI and blockchain are converging: verifiable data

Digital Asset raised $135 million from Goldman Sachs, Citadel and others to scale its Canton Network and drive tokenization of real-world assets in finance. Institutional blockchain infrastructure provider Digital Asset raised $135 million from investors including Goldman Sachs and Citadel. According to a Tuesday announcement, Digital Asset raised $135 million in a strategic funding round led by DRW Venture Capital and Tradeweb Markets, with participation from financial heavyweights including Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, BNP Paribas and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation. Crypto-focused backers included Paxos, Polychain Capital and Circle Ventures. Digital Asset said the funding is intended to accelerate the adoption of institutional and decentralized finance on its Canton Network. Read more

Trump may issue an executive order to protect crypto firms from banking discrimination, ending what some call Operation Chokepoint 2.0, according to The Wall Street Journal. US President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering an executive order aimed at preventing banks from cutting off services to politically unfavorable industries, including cryptocurrency firms, according to a Tuesday report from The Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. The move would come in response to allegations that some banks have denied services to tech and crypto entrepreneurs as part of a coordinated debanking campaign critics have dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0.” At least 30 technology and cryptocurrency founders were reportedly denied access to banking services during the administration of former President Joe Biden. Read more

Analysts told Decrypt that Sei's strong on-chain growth over the preceding months could help support its recent price gains.