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  • House clears HB 1664, setting Commerce Department as lead federal blockchain coordinator
    CryptoSlate - 18:09 Jun 26, 2025
    The House passed HB 1664 on June 26, which designates the Secretary of Commerce as the President’s principal advisor on matters involving distributed-ledger technology The measure, introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack and co-sponsored by Rep. Darren Soto, passed by voice vote under suspension of the rules on June 26, according to the chamber’s floor summary. […] The post House clears HB 1664, setting Commerce Department as lead federal blockchain coordinator appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ripple partners with Wormhole to expand XRP Ledger’s cross-chain capabilities
    CryptoSlate - 16:43 Jun 26, 2025
    Ripple has partnered with Wormhole, a cross-chain messaging protocol, to bring multichain support to the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and its upcoming Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain. According to the June 26 statement, the integration will introduce advanced functionality to the XRPL and allow assets and data to flow freely between it and over 35 other […] The post Ripple partners with Wormhole to expand XRP Ledger’s cross-chain capabilities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US judge denies SEC and Ripple’s second bid to amend penalty
    CryptoSlate - 14:34 Jun 26, 2025
    US District Judge Analisa Torres has denied a joint request from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs to dissolve an earlier court order and lower Ripple’s financial penalty. The ruling, issued on June 26, firmly rejected the attempt to undo a prior judgment tied to Ripple’s violations of securities laws through […] The post US judge denies SEC and Ripple’s second bid to amend penalty appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Iran and Israel spent over $25B during the ’12-day war,’ equivalent to 1% of total Bitcoin supply
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 Jun 25, 2025
    The Iran-Israel conflict reportedly cost the two nations roughly $25.5 billion, worth over 240,837 BTC at current prices, according to a report by Opportunity Cost, a digital tool that translates global spending into Bitcoin and Satoshi equivalents. According to the platform, Israel fired Arrow interceptor missiles, each costing around $3 million or 28.3 BTC, to counter Iranian missiles […] The post Iran and Israel spent over $25B during the ’12-day war,’ equivalent to 1% of total Bitcoin supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Binance Bitcoin inflows plunge to 5,700 BTC, less than 50% of the monthly average since 2020
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Jun 25, 2025
    Binance’s monthly Bitcoin (BTC) inflows have fallen to 5,700 BTC, less than half the 12,000 BTC average recorded since 2020 and 25% of the 24,000 BTC that hit the exchange during the FTX panic of late 2022, CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost shared in a June 24 note. Darkfost’s data showed that every material deposit surge of […] The post Binance Bitcoin inflows plunge to 5,700 BTC, less than 50% of the monthly average since 2020 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • European Commission to ease rules on foreign stablecoins despite ECB opposition
    CryptoSlate - 21:10 Jun 25, 2025
    The European Union is preparing to relax its stance on foreign-issued stablecoins, potentially allowing U.S. dollar-backed tokens like USDC and USDT to circulate freely within the bloc, the Financial Times reported on June 25. According to the report, the European Commission will soon issue formal guidance enabling stablecoins issued outside the EU to be treated […] The post European Commission to ease rules on foreign stablecoins despite ECB opposition appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US adopts crypto in mortgage risks as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update asset models
    CryptoSlate - 20:27 Jun 25, 2025
    US Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Willian J. Pulte ordered on June 25 that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac treat cryptocurrency reserves as eligible assets when they measure risk on single-family mortgage loans, effective immediately. The two government-sponsored enterprises must draft plans that show how they will recognize borrower crypto holdings without first converting […] The post US adopts crypto in mortgage risks as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac update asset models appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base
    CryptoSlate - 19:21 Jun 25, 2025
    Coinbase launched wrapped tokens for Cardano (cbADA) and Litecoin (cbLTC) on its Base layer-2 network, the exchange said in a June 25 post.  Each synthetic token is backed 1:1 by the underlying asset held in Coinbase custody, and proof-of-reserves pages list the on-chain addresses securing the collateral. The transparency pages already show 11,364 LTC and […] The post Coinbase launches Cardano and Litecoin wrapped tokens cbADA, cbLTC on Base appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • zkLend shuts down amid exploit fallout and delistings, remaining $200k redirected to users
    CryptoSlate - 18:35 Jun 25, 2025
    Lending protocol zkLend stated in a June 25 post on X that it will wind down its operations and direct its remaining $200,000 treasury to a fund for users affected by a February security breach.  The team said the exploit “deeply eroded user confidence” and ZEND’s delisting from Bybit and KuCoin amplified the negative sentiment […] The post zkLend shuts down amid exploit fallout and delistings, remaining $200k redirected to users appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Lumia and Avail team up for secure, scalable real-world asset tokenization
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Jun 25, 2025
    Lumia, a blockchain platform focused on real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, is rolling out a new cross-chain model through a strategic integration with Avail Stack, according to a statement shared with CryptoSlate. The partnership aims to improve how tokenized assets are created, verified, and moved across different blockchain networks. Through this integration, Lumia will access Avail’s […] The post Lumia and Avail team up for secure, scalable real-world asset tokenization appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitfinex launches groundbreaking equity tokens worth $143 million
    CryptoSlate - 16:42 Jun 25, 2025
    Bitfinex Securities has introduced two tokenized equity offerings with a combined value of £105 million (around $143 million), according to a June 25 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The listings, TITAN1 and TITAN2, were issued by Ctrl Alt and represent the first equity-based tokens available on the Bitfinex Securities exchange. The Astana Financial Services Authority regulates […] The post Bitfinex launches groundbreaking equity tokens worth $143 million appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Designing for the Real World: Reflections on building with the Finternet
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jun 25, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Anurag Arjun, Co-Founder of Avail. The next financial architecture won’t just move money faster — it will make value, identity, and rights verifiable and enforceable across fragmented systems and real-world institutions. Every time we build a new payment system, we rebuild the rails. Every new identity […] The post Designing for the Real World: Reflections on building with the Finternet appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Barclaycard ‘Makes Money Work For You’ unless you want to buy crypto – because its banned
    CryptoSlate - 15:00 Jun 25, 2025
    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.
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  • US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jun 24, 2025
    Representatives from multiple universities met with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on June 23 to discuss a staking rulebook. The meeting included representatives from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, the University of Chicago Law School, and venture firm Placeholder. According to the logs, […] The post US academic institutions urge SEC to implement stringent crypto staking rules, oversight appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Jun 24, 2025
    The Senate Banking Committee released a seven-point framework for digital asset market structure and heard testimony urging Congress to translate those principles into statute without delay on June 23. Committee Chair Tim Scott and Senators Cynthia Lummis, Thom Tillis, and Bill Hagerty set out a plan that draws a statutory line between digital asset securities […] The post Senate Banking Committee pushes for rapid legislative action on crypto market framework appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • WazirX gains crucial extension to revive post-hack restructuring plan
    CryptoSlate - 22:08 Jun 24, 2025
    WazirX, once India’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has secured a crucial extension from Singapore’s High Court as it struggles to recover from a devastating $234 million hack and a year of growing user frustration. In a statement posted on social media, WazirX confirmed that the court will allow it to present new arguments […] The post WazirX gains crucial extension to revive post-hack restructuring plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Spot Ethereum ETFs record $1B inflows in 15 trading days, hitting $4B for the first time
    CryptoSlate - 20:45 Jun 24, 2025
    Spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the US crossed $4 billion in cumulative net inflows on June 23, only eleven months after their market debut. The products launched on July 23, 2024, and required 216 US trading sessions to accumulate their first $3 billion by May 30.  Following the $3 billion mark, spot […] The post Spot Ethereum ETFs record $1B inflows in 15 trading days, hitting $4B for the first time appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Grayscale launches Space and Time Trust to capture surging interest in data infrastructure
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Jun 24, 2025
    Grayscale has unveiled a new single-asset investment vehicle centered on the Space and Time (SXT) token, according to a June 24 announcement. The fund, officially named the Space and Time Trust, offers accredited investors direct exposure to one of the crypto sector’s newest data infrastructure projects. Individual and institutional participants can subscribe to the Trust […] The post Grayscale launches Space and Time Trust to capture surging interest in data infrastructure appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Number of XRP holders almost doubled within six months, overtaking Solana
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Jun 24, 2025
    The number of XRP holders has nearly doubled between October 2024 and May 2025, expanding from 1.29% to 2.42%, while Solana (SOL) experienced the opposite, falling 35% from 2.72% to 1.76%. According to Bybit’s “H1 2025 asset allocation report,” the rebalancing stems from a shift in sentiment as both retail and institutional investors have begun […] The post Number of XRP holders almost doubled within six months, overtaking Solana appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Chainlink surges 14% after partnering with Mastercard to bring 3 billion users direct access to crypto
    CryptoSlate - 18:30 Jun 24, 2025
    Chainlink has announced a new partnership with Mastercard to make crypto purchases easier and more secure for mainstream users, according to a July 24 statement. The collaboration will allow over 3 billion Mastercard cardholders worldwide to buy digital assets directly on-chain using fiat. This marks a significant step forward in integrating traditional finance with blockchain […] The post Chainlink surges 14% after partnering with Mastercard to bring 3 billion users direct access to crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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