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Following U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities, crypto prices are falling harder, with Bitcoin diving below $100K and Ethereum down 10%.

Samson Mow is eyeing France as a potential leader in Bitcoin adoption at the nation-state level following a recent meeting with French lawmaker Sarah Knafo. The post Jan3’s Mow Believes France Could Lead Bitcoin Nation-State Adoption in Europe appeared first on Cryptonews.

An obscure token called the digital oil memecoin (OIL) surged over 400%.

Singapore is tightening its grip on crypto misconduct. Under new rules, unlicensed promotions or shady practices could lead to steep fines or prison time. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has delivered a clear mandate that all Singapore-based entities offering digital token services to overseas clients must obtain a DTSP licence or halt cross-border operations immediately. As of June 30, 2025, any entity incorporated in Singapore — whether a company, partnership, or individual — that provides digital token services to overseas clients must either: Read more

The following is a guest post and opinion from Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital. Ethereum is betting big on a future filled with rollups. But in typical Solana fashion, the network is taking a different route—one that doesn’t just scale more blockspace, but bespoke execution environments with first-class developer control. Enter Network […] The post Solana network extensions will redefine blockchain scaling appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Senator Lummis’ RISE Act may be a good start, but does it ask too much of doctors, lawyers and engineers — while shielding AI developers? Civil liability law doesn’t often make for great dinner-party conversation, but it can have an immense impact on the way emerging technologies like artificial intelligence evolve. If badly drawn, liability rules can create barriers to future innovation by exposing entrepreneurs — in this case, AI developers — to unnecessary legal risks. Or so argues US Senator Cynthia Lummis, who last week introduced the Responsible Innovation and Safe Expertise (RISE) Act of 2025. This bill seeks to protect AI developers from being sued in a civil court of law so that physicians, attorneys, engineers and other professionals “can understand what the AI can and cannot do before relying on it.” Read more

Bitcoin spot demand has continued to grow but at a decelerated expansion rate, with apparent demand growth falling to 118,000 BTC in a month.

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest offloaded $146.2 million worth of Circle (CRCL) shares on Friday, despite the stock surging nearly 250% since its June 5 debut. The post Cathie Wood’s ARK Sells $146M in Circle Stock Amid 250% Rally — What’s Driving the Exit? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Global oil markets are on high alert following U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, with fears mounting over a potential closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz. The military action, announced by President Donald Trump last night, has intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about […] The post Oil markets tense amid U.S. airstrikes on Iran, while Bitcoin price holds steady appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Following Circle’s hugely successful IPO, big names in the crypto industry are preparing listings as investor demand soars.

MiCA’s licensing clarity helped Europe capture crypto flows as US retail activity declined despite a crypto-friendly Trump administration. Europe is pulling ahead in the global crypto race under its Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, outpacing even President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly America. According to Konstantins Vasilenko, co-founder and chief business development officer at Paybis, trading volumes from EU customers jumped 70% quarter-on-quarter in Q1 2025, right after the MiCA regulation took effect. During the same period, Paybis activity in the US started trending in the opposite direction. Vasilenko told Cointelegraph that while US retail activity was declining, European users have been placing larger, more deliberate trades. Read more

The TRUMP token is also down alongside the rest of the market today.

BTC also crashed, but the alts have it a lot worse.

Bitcoin struggles as US enters Iran-Israel war; altcoins deep in the red.

The following is a guest post and opinion from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. There was a time not too long ago when the pulse of the crypto market could be measured not only by candlestick charts but by the waitlists at luxury watch boutiques. During the 2020–2022 bull cycle, the correlation between Bitcoin and […] The post Crypto has grown up: Why the Rolex rally is on pause in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, UAE, June 20th, 2025] The DeXRP team has introduced a decentralized exchange (DEX) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), aiming to establish a transparent trading environment for XRP holders and enthusiasts. This development coincides with notable growth in the XRPL ecosystem, as Total Value Locked (TVL) has increased from $16 million to […]

Bitcoin slips to $102,760 amid Iran conflict. Will buyers step in, or does the downtrend signal deeper losses? Key levels and trend signals explained. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: Already Down, Iran Attacks Send BTC Price to $102,760 – Buy the Dip? appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC price declines accelerate as the US hits Iran's nuclear facilities, but traders are hopeful that Bitcoin may even gain from geopolitical uncertainty. Key points: Bitcoin sees a snap reaction to news of direct US involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, dipping below $102,000. Traders note that war-based headlines have acted as a BTC price springboard in the past. Read more

Texas becomes the first US state to commit public funds to a standalone Bitcoin reserve, aiming to treat BTC as a long-term strategic asset. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 21 (SB21), officially authorizing the creation of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a state-managed fund that will hold Bitcoin as part of the state’s long-term financial assets. The newly established reserve operates independently of Texas’ general treasury system and aims to strengthen the state’s financial resilience while serving as a potential hedge against inflation, according to the bill text. Furthermore, only assets with a market capitalization exceeding $500 billion are eligible for inclusion, a threshold currently met only by Bitcoin (BTC). Read more

Ethereum led the crypto market selloff Sunday morning, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.