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Bitcoin hovers near $107K after Nasdaq hits record high. Will low volume and sticky inflation stall BTC's path to $112K? Traders await breakout signal. The post Bitcoin Price Prediction: As Nasdaq, S&P 500 Hit Highs – Is BTC’s 3.8% Weekly Gain a Signal for $112,000? appeared first on Cryptonews.

From Michael Saylor to David Bailey, Anthony Pompliano to Jack Mallers, and everyone in between, there’s a rising tide of executives buying bitcoin for their corporate treasuries. Large companies and Wall Street are vacuuming up billions of dollars’ worth of BTC every week, yet its price remains relatively untouched. One Bitcoiner took to Twitter to […] The post Billions in corporate buys can’t budge Bitcoin—5 reasons the BTC price won’t move appeared first on CryptoSlate.

While Bitcoin's price is on pace to break even for June's trades, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) gained 3.71% for the 30 days ending Thursday, Jun. 26. But a little known meme coin grew by 23% over the same time.

Crypto cards now rival banks for everyday purchases in Europe, with nearly half of transactions under $12 and online spending far above the eurozone average. Crypto cards are beating traditional banks in Europe when it comes to small purchases, with 45% of crypto-linked card transactions under 10 euros ($11.7) — a category where cash has historically dominated. According to a report by CEX.IO shared with Cointelegraph, crypto card holders are showing spending patterns that mirror traditional bank card users while embracing online payments at a faster pace. The report noted a 15% rise in newly ordered CEX.IO crypto cards across Europe in 2025, signaling growing interest as more Europeans turn to digital assets for everyday payments. Read more

BTC stands around $107,000 but here's what could trigger a pullback.

A lot has changed in the BTC landscape since Edelman's previous advice.

Crypto exchange Gemini has rolled out a tokenized version of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) stock for European Union investors. The post Gemini Tokenizes Saylor’s Strategy Stock — A New Gateway for Bitcoin Investors? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Vitalik Buterin warns that single digital IDs could erode pseudonymity, proposing pluralistic systems to safeguard privacy and fair access. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new kind of digital identity system dubbed “pluralistic identity,” arguing it could protect privacy while enabling fair participation in digital life. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explored the promise and pitfalls of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof-wrapped IDs, warning that even privacy-preserving systems can carry serious risks if they rigidly enforce one identity per person. The Ethereum (ETH) mastermind noted that many new digital ID projects use zero-knowledge proofs to let users prove they have a valid ID without revealing personal details. Examples include World ID, which has surpassed 10 million users, Taiwan’s digital ID project, and European Union initiatives increasingly adopting ZK technology. Read more

XRP rallied more than 3% on Friday after Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the company is dropping its cross-appeal against the SEC. The post XRP Surges as Ripple CEO Garlinghouse Signals End to SEC Dispute appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitvavo’s chief risk officer Jeetan Patel says the process of securing a MiCA license “progressed efficiently.” Bitvavo has become the latest crypto exchange to be granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM), allowing it to operate across Europe under the new regulatory framework. Bitvavo co-founder and CEO Mark Nuvelstijn confirmed the news in a statement on Friday and expressed his full support for the MiCA process. “We fully support the core principles of MiCAR,” he said, adding: Nuvelstijn said the license provides the crypto exchange with clear guidance and confidence to operate across Europe. MiCA is designed to standardize and regulate the crypto market across Europe, focusing on investor protection, financial stability and innovation. MiCA’s licensing window opened on Jan. 1. Read more

Dwayne Golden sentenced to nearly eight years for defrauding investors in EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus, and Jet-Coin schemes totaling over $40 million. A man at the center of a massive crypto Ponzi scheme will spend nearly eight years behind bars after a federal judge handed down a 97-month prison sentence in Brooklyn on Friday. Dwayne Golden, 57, was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering for his role in orchestrating scams through three digital asset firms, EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus, and Jet-Coin, which defrauded investors out of more than $40 million, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced. Federal prosecutors said Golden and his partners promised guaranteed returns from crypto trading that never took place. Instead, funds were funneled into repaying earlier investors or lining the conspirators’ pockets, classic hallmarks of a Ponzi scheme. Read more

XRP spiked on Friday after Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company is “closing this chapter once and for all” in its legal battle with the US regulator that began in December 2020. XRP’s price jumped over 3% on Friday just hours after Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company is dropping its cross-appeal against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and expects the regulator to do the same. “Ripple is dropping our cross-appeal, and the SEC is expected to drop their appeal, as they’ve previously said,” Garlinghouse said in an X post on Friday. XRP (XRP), the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, spiked 3.36% to $2.18 just five hours after the post, according to CoinMarketCap data. “We’re closing this chapter once and for all and focusing on what’s most important – building the internet of Value. Lock in,” Garlinghouse added. Read more

Gemini says Strategy (MSTR) is its only tokenized stock for now, with more tokenized stocks and ETFs launching in "the coming days." Crypto exchange Gemini has launched a tokenized version of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) stock for users in the European Union, allowing them to invest in the Bitcoin-buying firm onchain. “Traditional financial rails are hard to access and in need of modernization,” Gemini said in a statement on Friday. “Tokenized stocks solve this problem by giving investors greater access with fewer restrictions,” it added. Read more

Owning Bitcoin will replace home ownership as the American dream, former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao told his followers on social media this week.Bitcoin Ownership Is The New American Dream, CZ Says A June 26 X post from Zhao shows the crypto entrepreneur celebrating U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s decision to […] The post Owning Bitcoin Will Be The New American Dream, CZ Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP whale flows flipped bullish in May after months of outflows, hinting at a potential triple-digit price rally. Key takeaways: XRP’s 90-day moving average of whale flows turned positive in May, hinting at renewed interest and a potential breakout setup for Q4. Wallets holding over 1 million XRP hit an all-time high, while mid-tier wallet growth rose 6.2%—signaling strong long-term holder conviction. Read more

Crypto exchange Gemini has launched tokenized Strategy (MSTR) shares for customers in the EU, marking the beginning of its rollout of tokenized U.S. equities on blockchain networks. The offering, enabled through a partnership with tokenization platform Dinari, allows Gemini users to buy fractional shares of Strategy as on-chain tokens backed by real securities. MSTR tokens […] The post Gemini launches tokenized US stock trading in EU starting with MSTR appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The $1B shelf registration lets Bakkt issue stock, debt, or warrants, considering Bitcoin allocations depending on market conditions.

Bitcoin trades near key support at $104,000, but weak volume, fading onchain metrics, and sticky inflation point to more price consolidation. Key takeaways:   BTC is consolidating within a descending channel, but weak onchain activity suggests a lack of momentum. Rising Core inflation data (2.7%) and sticky price growth reduce the likelihood of Fed rate cuts, maintaining pressure on Bitcoin and risk assets. Read more

The Bolivian central bank reported on June 27 that domestic crypto transactions totaled $430 million in the 12 months since regulators reopened formal payment rails, a 630% jump over the previous year.  The Banco Central de Bolivia (BCB) reported that users processed 10,193 operations worth BOB 611 million as of May 31, 2025, approximately $88 […] The post Crypto payments soar 630% in Bolivia, central bank reports $430M since lifting ban appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Key Takeaways: A bill proposes expanding South Korea’s Capital Markets Act to include digital assets as underlying ETF assets. Trust companies could legally hold and manage digital assets, under clearer rules for delegation and custody. Some industry figures warn that brokering derivatives tied to digital assets requires rigorous risk controls. Min Byung-deok, a member of […] The post South Korean Lawmaker Proposes ETF Bill to Include Virtual Assets appeared first on Cryptonews.