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  • Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate
    CryptoSlate - 21:13 Jun 17, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran. The flagship crypto fell to an intraday low of $103,300 before bulls stepped in to steady the price and push it back above $104,000, As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $104,439, down roughly […] The post Bitcoin’s slide below $104k liquidates over $500M as war tensions escalate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers
    CryptoSlate - 20:31 Jun 17, 2025
    JPMorgan will pilot a dollar-denominated deposit token called JPMD on Coinbase’s Base blockchain within days, global blockchain division co-head Naveen Mallela said in an interview with Bloomberg News on June 17.  The test will transfer a fixed amount of JPMD from the bank’s digital wallet to Coinbase, making the token available to selected institutional users […] The post JPMorgan pilots tokenized deposit token on Base, targeting instant dollar transfers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Treasury Secretary Bessent says stablecoins are debt relief engine as Senate readies to vote on GENIUS Act
    CryptoSlate - 19:29 Jun 17, 2025
    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on June 17 that stablecoins could cut federal borrowing costs and slow debt growth if Congress sends the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to the president.  In an X post, he pointed to research projecting a $3.7 trillion stablecoin market by 2030 and argued that […] The post Treasury Secretary Bessent says stablecoins are debt relief engine as Senate readies to vote on GENIUS Act appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based equities
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jun 17, 2025
    Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch blockchain-based equities, Reuters reported on June 17, citing the exchange’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal. The plan would enable Coinbase to offer digital tokens that represent ownership in publicly listed companies, effectively merging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure. If greenlit, […] The post Coinbase seeking SEC approval to offer blockchain-based equities appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Kraken’s L2 network rolls out native INK token to power protocol incentives, allocation
    CryptoSlate - 17:40 Jun 17, 2025
    Ink Foundation announced on June 17 that it would mint 1 billion INK tokens to fund user-run liquidity on Ink, the Ethereum layer-2 network backed by Kraken.  The foundation has permanently set the supply cap and will release the mint date and contract address after completing the audits. The end of audits, together with predefined […] The post Kraken’s L2 network rolls out native INK token to power protocol incentives, allocation appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 16, 2025
    Investors who added 10% in Bitcoin (BTC) to their “60/40 portfolio” strategies got a 90% risk-adjusted return in the past 12 months, outperforming gold’s 51% return in the same period. On a June 16 post via X, the profile Ecoinometrics highlighted BTC’s performance through June 13 and charted the result against total return. A 60/40 […] The post Bitcoin delivers 90% risk-adjusted return to 60/40 portfolios with 10% allocation, 2x gold’s risk efficiency appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jun 16, 2025
    The official Pump.fun account and the personal handle of its founder Alon Cohen were seemingly suspended by X on June 16, along with a cohort of other accounts tied to the memecoin sector. As of press time, neither X nor the people behind the suspended accounts explained the reason for the suspensions. Users noticed that […] The post Dozens of memecoin-related X accounts including Pumpfun suspended for unknown reasons appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Jun 16, 2025
    Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, a first for any major crypto exchange. The launch of Bybit TradFi expands the company’s offerings beyond digital assets, positioning it as a full-service financial hub aimed at bridging the […] The post Bybit unveils TradFi platform to blend crypto and traditional markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin reclaims $108k amid upward consolidation as war tensions show signs of easing
    CryptoSlate - 20:54 Jun 16, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $108,000 threshold on June 16 as tensions of war escalating in the Middle East fell after reports surfaced that Iran was open to negotiations with the US and Israel. Bitcoin’s move up regained the price level surrendered on June 12 while markets processed the initial flare-up in Israeli-Iranian hostilities.  The “Bitfinex Alpha” […] The post Bitcoin reclaims $108k amid upward consolidation as war tensions show signs of easing appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • JPMorgan files ‘JPMD’ trademark for digital asset payment services, hinting at potential stablecoin
    CryptoSlate - 19:49 Jun 16, 2025
    JPMorgan filed a trademark application for the mark “JPMD,” covering trading, exchange, transfer, and payment services tied to virtual currency, digital tokens, and blockchain-enabled money.  According to reports from June 16, the filing lists electronic fund transfers, real-time token trading, custody services, and secure online financial transactions. The document identifies JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as […] The post JPMorgan files ‘JPMD’ trademark for digital asset payment services, hinting at potential stablecoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gemini, Coinbase near EU licenses as regulators clash over rapid approvals
    CryptoSlate - 18:51 Jun 16, 2025
    Crypto exchanges Coinbase and Gemini are close to securing regulatory approvals granting them access to operate across the EU, Reuters reported on June 16, citing people familiar with the matter. According to the report, the expectation has intensified tensions among national regulators over the speed and oversight of new licensing under the bloc’s landmark crypto […] The post Gemini, Coinbase near EU licenses as regulators clash over rapid approvals appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock
    CryptoSlate - 17:57 Jun 16, 2025
    Investigators have linked a figure in the $30 million ZKasino alleged scam to a fresh cryptocurrency project branded WhiteRock (WHITE), on-chain analyst ZachXBT reported in a June 16 post on X. WhiteRock surfaced in December 2024 with an anonymous team, overstated user counts, and unverifiable claims about a USDX reserve, researchers at Blokiments wrote in […] The post ZachXBT warns suspected ZKasino fraudster may be linked to new crypto venture WhiteRock appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Trump Media files for groundbreaking Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
    CryptoSlate - 16:51 Jun 16, 2025
    Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind the Truth Social platform, has filed to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum. The filing, submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 16, marks a bold move in the firm’s shift toward digital finance. According to […] The post Trump Media files for groundbreaking Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Strategy now holds 592,100 Bitcoin, less than 20K BTC behind Binance
    CryptoSlate - 15:56 Jun 16, 2025
    Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 10,100 BTC for approximately $1.05 billion. The purchase, disclosed in a June 16 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), brings the company’s total Bitcoin stash to 592,100 BTC. Notably, this single purchase equals the entire Bitcoin stack accumulated by Japanese […] The post Strategy now holds 592,100 Bitcoin, less than 20K BTC behind Binance appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council
    CryptoSlate - 14:49 Jun 16, 2025
    Michael Saylor, the billionaire Bitcoin advocate and executive chairman of Strategy, is backing Pakistan’s state-led Bitcoin pivot, according to new footage and media reports emerging from Islamabad. A call with top officials marks the latest escalation in Pakistan’s plan to formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The video footage, posted on X by Finance Ministry […] The post Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s military parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots
    CryptoSlate - 23:41 Jun 15, 2025
    Coinbase’s sponsorship of the military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14 has sparked a debate about whether crypto has lost sight of its original ethos. The parade, which was held to commemorate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, took place amid the country-wide ‘No Kings’ protests. The protestors voiced their opposition to President Donald Trump’s […] The post Coinbase’s sponsorship of Trump’s military parade sparks debate over crypto’s anti-establishment roots appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum at a crossroads: SSV founder Alon Muroch on the ‘dangerous’ divergence affecting crypto’s number 2 coin
    CryptoSlate - 18:00 Jun 15, 2025
    Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s new weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Alon Muroch is a man on a mission. As the founder of SSV Labs, which contributes to the second-largest Ethereum staking infra provider, SSV […] The post Ethereum at a crossroads: SSV founder Alon Muroch on the ‘dangerous’ divergence affecting crypto’s number 2 coin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum Alon Muroch
  • Data sovereignty can redefine the global economic markets
    CryptoSlate - 17:00 Jun 15, 2025
    The following is a guest post and analysis from Trevor Koverko, Co-Founder at Sapien. The emergence of internet-enabled tech has transformed global trade and economics, as citizens, governments, and companies participate in borderless exchanges. Subsequently, data has become the lifeblood and primary fuel of businesses and societies worldwide, driving economic growth through shared values. In […] The post Data sovereignty can redefine the global economic markets appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Data
  • Taiwan tightens semiconductor export controls on Huawei and SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry
    CryptoSlate - 12:02 Jun 15, 2025
    Taiwan has intensified its technology export controls by blacklisting two of China’s foremost semiconductor companies, Huawei Technologies and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), amid escalating tensions in the global tech sector.  The updated Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List, released by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, now includes both firms along with several of their subsidiaries, […] The post Taiwan tightens semiconductor export controls on Huawei and SMIC amid US-China tech rivalry appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: SMIC Taiwan Huawei US-China
  • AI is reinventing reality. Who is keeping it honest?
    CryptoSlate - 12:00 Jun 15, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from J.D. Seraphine, Founder and CEO of Raiinmaker. X’s Grok AI cannot seem to stop talking about “white genocide” in South Africa; ChatGPT has become a sycophant. We have entered an era where AI isn’t just repeating human knowledge that already exists—it seems to be rewriting it. […] The post AI is reinventing reality. Who is keeping it honest? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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