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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Knots Now Powers 12% of the Network in Defiant Push Against Core

Recent data shows that Bitcoin Knots now powers more than 12% of the 21,908 public Bitcoin nodes. The growing preference for Knots stems largely from debates surrounding Bitcoin Core’s development, particularly proposed adjustments to the OP_RETURN function and its data capacity. 12% and Climbing Data from Coin Dance shows a steady rise in Bitcoin Knots […]

bitcoinist.com Analyst Predicts Last Bitcoin Bull Market, Says Price Is Headed For $30,000

A prominent crypto analyst has ignited debate across the digital asset community with a bold macro prediction for the Bitcoin bull market. According to the expert, Bitcoin’s current rally may be the final phase of its first true institutional cycle—and the aftermath could send prices crashing to as low as $30,000.  Bitcoin Bull Market Enters […]

news.bitcoin.com Weekly ETF Recap: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Draw Strong Institutional Demand With Combined $1.9 Billion Inflow

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched an impressive $1.39 billion in net inflows, while ether ETFs booked $528.12 million, marking their fifth consecutive green week and third-highest weekly inflow since launch. Bitcoin ETFs Post $1.39 Billion Weekly Inflow As Ether ETFs Record Third-Highest Ever Weekly Gain Investor appetite for crypto exposure via ETFs surged last week, […]

bitcoinmagazine.com H100 Group Receives 144.8 BTC in Convertible Loan Deal

Bitcoin Magazine H100 Group Receives 144.8 BTC in Convertible Loan Deal H100 Group, Swedish health-tech firm, has received 144.8 BTC as part of a settlement tied to its convertible loan agreement, according to a company press release issued Monday. With this latest transaction, the Stockholm-based firm now holds a total of 169.2 BTC on its balance sheet. The 144.8 BTC was transferred as a part of […] This post H100 Group Receives 144.8 BTC in Convertible Loan Deal first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

blockonomi.com Solana Co-founder Slams Cardano’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy as Misguided Move

TLDR: Solana co-founder said blockchain projects shouldn’t hold Bitcoin on behalf of communities. Cardano plans to convert part of its $1.2B treasury into BTC and stables to generate yield. Critics argue the move could pressure ADA’s price, while others view it as strategic maturity. Institutional watchers are monitoring the execution and regulatory response to the [...] The post Solana Co-founder Slams Cardano’s Bitcoin Treasury Strategy as Misguided Move appeared first on Blockonomi.

news.bitcoin.com Bitget Joins UNICEF Game Changers Coalition to Provide Blockchain Education to 300K People in 2025

This content is provided by a sponsor. Victoria, Seychelles, Luxembourg, 16th June, 2025 – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has entered a three-year partnership with UNICEF Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people. The partnership enrolls Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition (GCC) led by UNICEF Office of […]

news.bitcoin.com Top 10 Cryptos Rise, Led by BTC, ADA and XRP

Bitcoin crossed $108,800 in Monday trading while cardano ( ADA) posted the largest gain among the top non-stablecoin digital assets. Crypto Market Rebounds, Bitcoin Holds Strong Above $108K Bitcoin rose 2.85% over the past 24 hours, trading at $108,565 per coin with a daily volume of $47.2 billion. Ethereum ( ETH) followed with a 3.94% […]

bitcoinist.com Bitcoin Permanent Holder Demand Accelerates – Gearing Up For A Breakout?

Bitcoin has shown remarkable resilience despite growing geopolitical turmoil. After days of uncertainty fueled by escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, BTC has held the crucial $104,000 support level and is now pushing into higher price territory. The strength in price action signals that bulls remain firmly in control, even as global markets remain on […]

news.bitcoin.com Oil Crashes 8.7% From Last Week’s Peak as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets

U.S. stocks bounced back into positive territory as crude prices plunged more than 4% in the past 24 hours and have now slid 8.74% since June 12. Analysts at Deutsche Bank note that oil’s trajectory could oscillate unpredictably in the months ahead. $76 to $70: Crude Collapses as Nuclear Talks Stall While much attention remains […]

blockonomi.com Ethereum Whales Accumulate $2.5B in ETH as Price Holds Above $2.4K

TLDR: Whale wallets added $2.5B in Ethereum on June 15, marking the largest buy since 2018. ETH holds above the 200-week MA, suggesting strong long-term support and buyer interest. Institutional inflows and record staking levels hint at rising confidence in Ethereum’s future. ETH consolidates between $2,350–$2,900 with traders eyeing a breakout toward $3,000 Ethereum has [...] The post Ethereum Whales Accumulate $2.5B in ETH as Price Holds Above $2.4K appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinist.com Ethereum Eye Potential Parabolic Upsurge – Here’s The Short-Term Target

With the growing bullish sentiment across the general crypto market, Ethereum is now seeing a renewed uptrend, pushing the digital asset to break above the key $2,600 resistance level. Beneath the ongoing positive price performance, a crypto analyst has underlined the potential for ETH to witness a robust rally in the upcoming weeks. Wild Surge […]

news.bitcoin.com Fed Watchers Eye September as Tension Builds Around Central Bank Cuts

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is set to gather this Wednesday, and all signs point to the benchmark interest rate staying right where it is. But looking ahead to the coming months—starting in July—the odds of a rate cut are stacking up. Prediction Markets Hint at Powell Holding—For Now Global markets will be tuned […]

blockonomi.com Purpose XRP ETF Gets Green Light Ahead of TSX Launch, Price Climbs 7%

TLDR: Purpose Investments received final approval to list Canada’s first XRP spot ETF on the TSX. The ETF trades under tickers XRPP, XRPP.B, and XRPP.U, offering exposure to spot XRP. XRP price jumped over 7%, hitting $2.32 on strong volume ahead of the ETF launch. Analysts are tracking whale activity and overbought signals amid surging [...] The post Purpose XRP ETF Gets Green Light Ahead of TSX Launch, Price Climbs 7% appeared first on Blockonomi.

bitcoinmagazine.com Trump Media Files to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Media Files to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF  Trump Media & Technology Group has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, B.T. The ETF will directly hold Bitcoin and Ether, with an initial allocation of 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ether. Shares of the fund will be offered to investors to […] This post Trump Media Files to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

bitcoinmagazine.com Michael Saylor and Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Bilal Talk Bitcoin and Global Investment

Bitcoin Magazine Michael Saylor and Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Bilal Talk Bitcoin and Global Investment Michael Saylor discussed how trust and leadership could attract global Bitcoin investments to Pakistan. This post Michael Saylor and Pakistan’s Crypto Minister Bilal Talk Bitcoin and Global Investment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin Bounces Back as Institutions Buy the Dip

The Israel-Iran conflict caused a dip in the bitcoin price last week, but it didn’t last long as bullish institutions went bargain hunting, triggering a spike in demand and a swift price recovery. Bitcoin Stages Comeback as Big Money Goes Shopping Strategy and Metaplanet, two of the most prominent bitcoin treasury companies, bought a combined […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Senator Hagerty’s Vision Beyond The GENIUS Act: Make Tennessee A Hub For Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Hagerty’s Vision Beyond The GENIUS Act: Make Tennessee A Hub For Bitcoin Mining While currently focused on stablecoin legislation, the Tennessee senator also has plans for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers in his home state. This post Senator Hagerty’s Vision Beyond The GENIUS Act: Make Tennessee A Hub For Bitcoin Mining first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

bitcoinmagazine.com Leading OnChain Comms Agency Melrose PR Joins Decentralized Gentleman’s Club with Rare Pepe Inscription on Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Leading OnChain Comms Agency Melrose PR Joins Decentralized Gentleman’s Club with Rare Pepe Inscription on Bitcoin LOS ANGELES, CA — Melrose PR, the leading onchain communications agency, officially joins Decentralized Gentlemen Club (DGC) with the minting of a rare Pepe inscription on the Bitcoin blockchain. The Decentralized Gentlemen Club (DGC) will be the biggest collection on Bitcoin when complete at 3GB, which is twice as large as the next biggest collection. […] This post Leading OnChain Comms Agency Melrose PR Joins Decentralized Gentleman’s Club with Rare Pepe Inscription on Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Melrose.

themerkle.com BSC Foundation Resumes Strategic Accumulation: VIXBT, CAKE, LISTA, and MOOLAH Under Spotlight

Following a brief stint of dormancy, the BSC Foundation is back in action, reestablishing its strategic accumulation of pivotal tokens across the Binance Smart Chain ecosystem. Recent wallet activity reveals that the Foundation is reorienting its attention to multiple projects, hinting at either a shift toward a more aggressive investment posture or a reinforcement of its long-term ecosystem strategy. Based on on-chain information, the Foundation has made some large procurement of four tokens: VIXBT, CAKE, LISTA, and MOOLAH. These acquisitions total around $250,000 and are already starting to impact the mood and price action of the BSC market. VIXBT Leads the The post BSC Foundation Resumes Strategic Accumulation: VIXBT, CAKE, LISTA, and MOOLAH Under Spotlight appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Retail Sentiment Signals a Hidden Swing Trading Edge in Crypto Markets

In the rapidly changing field of cryptocurrency trading, technical analysis has reigned for a long time. Traders examine support and resistance levels, moving averages, and RSI indicators, trying to divine the next move in Bitcoin. But more and more, one of the most effective strategies just isn’t found on the chart—it’s in the retail crowd. And as one emerging dataset shows, understanding retail psychology and counter-trading it may just be one of the most powerful tools for swing trading in today’s market. A new chart circulating in trading circles tracks public Bitcoin price predictions across a number of social platforms—X The post Retail Sentiment Signals a Hidden Swing Trading Edge in Crypto Markets appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Web3 Gaming Holds Its Lead—But for How Long? The Battle for Top Dapp Category Heats Up

In the world of Web3, which is constantly evolving, the gaming sector has long been seen as the crown jewel. However, as the ecosystem matures and competition intensifies, even gaming’s long-held dominance is starting to show signs of pressure. May 2025 has turned out to be a crucial month for blockchain-based gaming, highlighting not just ongoing engagement but also new problems, fresh competition, and the slippage of several formerly promising projects. Although gaming remains in the lead among decentralized applications, it does so by the narrowest margin. The numbers show both stubbornness—and that there’s something to be vulnerable about—setting a The post Web3 Gaming Holds Its Lead—But for How Long? The Battle for Top Dapp Category Heats Up appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Amazon Eyes XRP Integration as Legal Verdict Nears and Capital Rotation Accelerates

Years of speculation and steady development in the blockchain space have led to new insider reports that indicate Amazon is seriously looking into the integration of XRP into its diverse and widespread global payment infrastructure. If these reports are accurate, then this would be one of the most significant endorsements of blockchain-based payment solutions by a global tech leader to date and might be a transformative moment for Ripple’s native asset. Simultaneously, the XRP market is building up momentum, with capital rotation data and short-term performance metrics showing a reestablished sense of conviction from investors. Timing is especially critical here, The post Amazon Eyes XRP Integration as Legal Verdict Nears and Capital Rotation Accelerates appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Solana ETF Buzz Grows with New S-1 Filings, But $SOL Price Remains Cautious

The competition to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) gained fresh traction on June 14, when seven issuers—including the financial behemoth Fidelity—filed updated S-1 documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The new documents are fueling excitement that Solana might soon win the right to be packaged and sold as a spot ETF, just as Bitcoin has this year. Even with all the enthusiasm, Solana’s native token $SOL is exhibiting constraint. In the wake of the ETF developments, price action has stayed subdued. And perhaps divided is a generous way to describe the analysts’ perspective on Solana’s next move. The post Solana ETF Buzz Grows with New S-1 Filings, But $SOL Price Remains Cautious appeared first on The Merkle News.

bitcoinist.com Cardano Founder Announces $100 Million Bitcoin Buy In Shocking Move To Prop Up ADA Price

Charles Hoskinson has made an interesting proposal in a bid to boost Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem. The Cardano founder proposed creating a sovereign wealth fund, which could include up to $100 million worth of Bitcoin, potentially sparking an ADA price surge.  Cardano Founder Proposes Bitcoin Purchase To Boost ADA Price In a recent podcast, the Cardano […]

bitcoinmagazine.com Strategy Acquires 10,100 BTC, Surpasses 592,000 Bitcoin in Holdings

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Acquires 10,100 BTC, Surpasses 592,000 Bitcoin in Holdings  Michael Saylor’s Strategy announces it has purchased an additional 10,100 BTC for approximately $1.05 billion, raising its total holdings to 592,100 BTC acquired at an average cost of $70,666 per Bitcoin. Strategy added another 10,100 Bitcoin to its treasury between June 9 and June 15, 2025, according to a Form 8-K filed Monday with the […] This post Strategy Acquires 10,100 BTC, Surpasses 592,000 Bitcoin in Holdings  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

themerkle.com Solana’s Meta-Aggregators Drive Fierce Competition in Swapping Landscape

In the rapidly evolving decentralized finance landscape, meta-aggregation is subtly changing how users engage with trading interfaces on Solana. As the too-close-to-call competition to deliver the best trade execution heats up, a new class of infrastructure is forming — the meta-aggregators — whose reason for being is now to optimize not just for single swap routes but across multiple liquidity sources and across themselves, too. These platforms are no longer just value-add layers; they are now essential components of Solana’s DeFi ecosystem. The swapping experience for end-users is becoming faster, cheaper, and smarter—all thanks to the new competitive environment meta-aggregators The post Solana’s Meta-Aggregators Drive Fierce Competition in Swapping Landscape appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Avalanche Sees Surge in Daily Transactions as Gaming and SocialFi Fuel Growth

Avalanche is a high-performance blockchain platform that’s known for its speed and ability to scale. Now, it finds itself with renewed on-chain activity. For the first time since February of this year, it has seen daily transactions on its network consistently approach or surpass the one-million mark. This uptick has been seen since June 1 and seems to be indicating a renewed wave of on-chain engagement from users and developers that has them wondering what might be next for Avalanche. Although Avalanche has seen ups and downs over the last 12 months, the most recent activity seems to indicate that The post Avalanche Sees Surge in Daily Transactions as Gaming and SocialFi Fuel Growth appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Arbitrum Approves Five New Proposals Amid Rising Timeboost Revenues and Strategic Upgrades

Arbitrum, one of Ethereum’s top Layer 2 scaling solutions, is in the news again with some governance activity and technical upgrades. Its Timeboost mechanism, which gives users extra time when submitting on-chain transactions, is moving to the next phases of its economic design—something the Arbitrum DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) will need to govern. On May 3, 2025, the Arbitrum DAO announced that it had passed a series of key proposals, generating quite a bit of revenue as a result. Let’s look a bit closer at what’s behind all this fuss and what it means for the future of decentralized governance. The post Arbitrum Approves Five New Proposals Amid Rising Timeboost Revenues and Strategic Upgrades appeared first on The Merkle News.

bitcoinmagazine.com Canadian Company Universal Digital Launches Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Bitcoin Magazine Canadian Company Universal Digital Launches Bitcoin Treasury Strategy The company begins reallocating altcoin holdings into Bitcoin as part of a new reserve model and partners with Ground Financial Advisory Co. to promote Bitcoin across Japan. This post Canadian Company Universal Digital Launches Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

themerkle.com Ethereum Whales and Sharks Accelerate Accumulation Amid Retail Profit-Taking

We are seeing an unmistakable change in the distribution of ETH ownership within the Ethereum ecosystem. Over the past month, whale and shark wallets—those holding between 1,000 and 100,000 ETH—have been anything but quiet in their pursuit of additional ETH. This is quite the opposite move that we seem to be seeing from retail traders, who look to be taking profits. In total, these big holders have scooped up 1.49 million additional ETH over the past month, which means their total collective holdings have gone up by 3.72%. At present, these wallets command almost 27% of all Ethereum in circulation, The post Ethereum Whales and Sharks Accelerate Accumulation Amid Retail Profit-Taking appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Bitcoin Traders Embrace Long Positions Amid Market Dip, While Ethereum Sees Shift to Shorts

After yesterday’s downturn, Bitcoin traders have predominantly entered long positions, and they are now mostly reaping the benefits as the price has rebounded since the dip. This is in stark contrast to Ethereum traders. They have been much more dynamic, shifting from long to short positions, from short to long positions, and back again, depending on how the price and the price action have been moving. Funding Rates Indicate Volatility and Trading Risks Funding rates, which measure the cost of holding a leveraged position, often signal “danger!” Exchange-funding rates measure the cost of holding a leveraged position, and they often The post Bitcoin Traders Embrace Long Positions Amid Market Dip, While Ethereum Sees Shift to Shorts appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com $AURA Rockets to Third Place Among Pumpfun Memecoins Amid Market Cap Surge

A clear demonstration of growth, $AURA — the memecoin tied to the Pumpfun ecosystem — has exploded to reach the number three position in the rankings of Pumpfun memecoins. The token’s market capitalization has lately climbed above $210 million, which reflects a nice uptick in investor interest and an even nicer uptrend in price. Examining recent on-chain activity offers insight into the well-timed, strategic asset purchases of a single wallet that just minted a massive return on investment. Over the span of 11 days, this wallet invested a total of 5,000 bucks into $AURA, a purchase now worth, according to The post $AURA Rockets to Third Place Among Pumpfun Memecoins Amid Market Cap Surge appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Solana Foundation Makes Major Moves into Liquid Staking Tokens

Recently, the Solana Foundation has taken major steps to reallocate its Solana holdings, signaling a strong endorsement of the emerging liquid staking ecosystem. In a series of large transactions, the Foundation withdrew 400,000 wrapped SOL (wSOL)—worth approximately $58.38 million—and swapped it for 385,143.96 jagSOL, the liquid staking token issued by JagPool, a Latin American-focused staking protocol on the Solana network. Instead of keeping its SOL assets idle in wrapped form, the Foundation is now moving to hold liquid staking tokens (LSTs), which in our view not only gives it way more yield-generating capacity but signals to the market that LSTs The post Solana Foundation Makes Major Moves into Liquid Staking Tokens appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Week in Memes: The Milei Meme Melee Ends, Market Bounces Back Strong

Following a stormy stretch characterized by political intrigue and changing market moods, the meme coin sector has staged an impressive comeback this week. Meme coin investors reaped rewards as the combined market cap of meme coins rose 3%, climbing from $60.03 billion to $61.99 billion. That increase also took place against a backdrop of broadening strength in the crypto market, where several major assets enjoyed solid upward moves. Even the price of Bitcoin, which had been somewhat mired around the $40,000 level, surged upward toward the end of the week. Trader and investor sentiment surrounding Bitcoin hit a seven-month peak, The post Week in Memes: The Milei Meme Melee Ends, Market Bounces Back Strong appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com $USELESS Dev Earns Over $43K in Fees from Bonk Trading Activity Despite Zero Token Holdings

In a shocking twist of events in the memecoin ecosystem, the developer of $USELESS, known as The Useless Coin, has raked in an astonishing $43,340 in fees from the Bonk Fun platform, all without even holding a single $USELESS token. This goes to show that the decentralized finance (DeFi) world we inhabit these days is not just about trading and speculating on assets anymore; it’s about actual usage of protocols. And while users of those DeFi protocols trade and provide liquidity, the developers of those same protocols reap the rewards. The spectacular calculability of the figure is visible in the The post $USELESS Dev Earns Over $43K in Fees from Bonk Trading Activity Despite Zero Token Holdings appeared first on The Merkle News.

news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin ETFs Extend Winning Streak With $302 Million Inflows as Ether ETFs 19-Day Run Ends

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their fifth consecutive day of inflows, collecting a strong $302 million, while ether ETFs saw their impressive 19-day inflow streak come to a close with a minor $2.18 million outflow. Bitcoin ETFs Stay Green for 5th Straight Day With Ether ETFs Seeing $2 Million Exit The week of June 9 […]

themerkle.com Amid Global Uncertainty, a New Meme Token Emerges: $PEACEGUY

In a cryptosphere usually engulfed by oscillation, political turmoil, and economic storm, a fresh meme token has our rapt attention through the entirely uncrypto message it promotes: calm and positivity. $PEACEGUY, a token that symbolizes peace and love, is a new apparition in the crypto community, making waves for its absurd meme qualities and increasingly surreal market activity. In recent days, it has made quite a splash. Despite a largely downward trend for the crypto markets, this impending disaster has seen its community revive and expand. With in excess of $9.8 million in trading volume and over 108,000 transactions to The post Amid Global Uncertainty, a New Meme Token Emerges: $PEACEGUY appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Solana Memecoin Market Forecast: Momentum Cools After Bullish Spike

Solana’s memecoin market is now once again at a crossroads. In the past 24 hours, sentiment has shifted dramatically. On June 13, Solana’s memecoin sector received a strong burst of bullish energy. Following that, buy volume surged in a very remarkable way. Traders and analysts became quite optimistic that Solana’s memecoin sector might be gearing up for a new leg higher. Now, as of today, the mood has once again shifted and key indicators are suggesting a more cautious, neutral stance among participants. As of June 14, trading volume has reverted to more normal levels, and the gap between buying The post Solana Memecoin Market Forecast: Momentum Cools After Bullish Spike appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Bitcoin Rush Intensifies Among Public Companies: ANAP, Remixpoint, and DDC Make Bold Treasury Moves

The corporate Bitcoin adoption wave keeps speeding up in 2025. This week, three public companies—ANAP, Remixpoint, and DDC Enterprise Limited—cut loose and added significantly to their crypto treasuries. These moves are underscoring a rising trend among more traditional firms and public companies to hold Bitcoin as a reserve treasury asset. And with today’s macroeconomic uncertainties, it sure seems like there are a growing number of firms choosing to hold that reserve in Bitcoin. ANAP Fast-Tracks Toward 1,000 BTC Target Once more, the fashion and e-commerce business ANAP Inc. has stretched the limits of corporate responsibility to grab headlines. The Tokyo-listed The post Bitcoin Rush Intensifies Among Public Companies: ANAP, Remixpoint, and DDC Make Bold Treasury Moves appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com BNB Chain Powers Ahead with Explosive On-Chain Growth and Ecosystem Momentum

The BNB Chain keeps getting stronger. It keeps establishing itself as a leading Layer 1 blockchain. And it finished the week with not just the usual (and very welcome) increase in user activity, but also—incredible to report in a bear market—an increase in its overall market capitalization. That last part could have something to do with BNB Chain lately being the first to launch what could turn out to be crypto’s next big thing: a full-fledged decentralized order book for trading. BNB Chain Adds $3.4B in Market Cap as On-Chain Metrics Break Out This week, BNB Chain’s market capitalization increased The post BNB Chain Powers Ahead with Explosive On-Chain Growth and Ecosystem Momentum appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Solana Holds Steady as Bitcoin Climbs and Ecosystem Activity Ramps Up

As Bitcoin nears its historic all-time high, the Solana ecosystem pushes forward with its planned and strategic expansion. Last week provided yet more confirmation of this chain’s consistency. If you missed last week’s review of Solana’s development progress, let me lay it out for you: 1. Strong DApp performance persists on Solana. 2. The total value locked (TVL) in Solana stays stable. 3. Big ecosystem developments confirm all of this with capital flowing into Solana. Bitcoin Nears $110K While Solana Holds the Line This week, Bitcoin made another splash, increasing 4% to roughly $109,000 and positioning itself ahead of the The post Solana Holds Steady as Bitcoin Climbs and Ecosystem Activity Ramps Up appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Wave of New Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Go Live on XRP Ledger, Signaling New Era for Institutional Finance

The XRPL is gaining serious momentum in 2025 with the rollout of several major fiat-backed stablecoins, most notably USDC, now live on the network. In addition to USDC, the ledger now supports $XSGD (Singapore Dollar), $EURØP (Euro-pegged stablecoin), $RLUSD, and $USDB, marking a significant expansion of its ecosystem aimed at attracting institutional users, developers, and fintech platforms across the globe. This XRPL community sees a big step away from the financial world and into the space of digital assets with the launch of these financial tools on the XRPL network. It is our firm belief that the Ripple network is The post Wave of New Fiat-Backed Stablecoins Go Live on XRP Ledger, Signaling New Era for Institutional Finance appeared first on The Merkle News.

blockonomi.com BJMining leads the new era of cloud mining in 2025: zero threshold experience, steady harvest of BTC and DOGE

BJ Mining has created a one-stop cloud mining platform for cryptocurrency investors with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and global computing power scheduling. Without purchasing any hardware or operation and maintenance equipment, users can freely switch between the two major mainstream networks of Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE), with intelligent mining and daily settlement, with zero [...] The post BJMining leads the new era of cloud mining in 2025: zero threshold experience, steady harvest of BTC and DOGE appeared first on Blockonomi.

themerkle.com Ethereum Eyes $3,000 as Exchange Outflows Surge and Options Market Turns Bullish

Ethereum is again the focus of attention as it nears the key $3,000 mark. Still, backed by a fresh wave of on-chain data, and this is a title backed by some bullish on-chain data, fresh wave of institutional inflows, and a slight uptick in exchange outflows these past couple days. This was slightly negated by ETH options open interest hitting record levels yesterday. Still, there is somehow a vibe, a narrative weaving through the core ether community since last week’s low. Currently, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is negotiating a confluence of signals that are technical, behavioral, and institutional, The post Ethereum Eyes $3,000 as Exchange Outflows Surge and Options Market Turns Bullish appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Token Supply Surge Sparks Weak Price Action Across Crypto Market

An examination of the recent tokenomics data reveals a disturbing trend. The tokens with the most substantial increases in their circulating supply over the past 30 days have, without exception, underperformed. While we have seen supply expansions that are nothing short of astonishing—some tokens saw their supply rise by more than 70%—the market has reacted with a resounding shrug, sending prices down and not coming close to absorbing the additional float. The information sheds light on a persistent problem in the cryptocurrency world: even eminent digital currencies seem unable to keep their prices stable under the deluge of new coins The post Token Supply Surge Sparks Weak Price Action Across Crypto Market appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Hyperliquid Leads Chain Fees as Whale Activity and Trading Drama Unfold

In an unexpected upheaval throughout blockchain fee standings, Hyperliquid has grabbed the pole position as the highest-fee-generating chain over the past 24 hours, beating out well-known Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks. With more than $2.8 million in daily fees, the perpetual futures-centric appchain has not merely bested Ethereum and Tron but also brought to light the changed conduct of crypto whales and traders in the present high-stakes market. At the same time, continued trading activity—both lucrative and calamitous—has continued to make headlines. Trading in ETH and BTC has ramped up, and the amounts being moved in and out of The post Hyperliquid Leads Chain Fees as Whale Activity and Trading Drama Unfold appeared first on The Merkle News.

themerkle.com Virtuals Ecosystem Holds Strong as AI Agent Market Climbs to $10.88B

The economy of AI agents is gathering speed again, with total market capitalization climbing and reestablishing the momentum first seen in 2023. As of June 12, 2025, the AI agents market had an estimated total market cap of $10.88 billion, marking a 3.87% increase over the prior 24 hours. The ecosystem governs dominantly over the market shares and user engagement in the chatbots genre, even as its price slightly retracts. Here is a closer look at the most recent advancements within the Virtuals and AI agent world. Virtuals Maintains Dominance Despite Price Dip Though the price of $VIRTUAL fell 3.05% The post Virtuals Ecosystem Holds Strong as AI Agent Market Climbs to $10.88B appeared first on The Merkle News.

bitcoinmagazine.com Smarter Web Company Raises £29.3M to Grow Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin Magazine Smarter Web Company Raises £29.3M to Grow Bitcoin Holdings The Smarter Web Company, a UK-based web design and digital services firm, has raised £29.3 million in a new funding round to support its Bitcoin treasury strategy. The raise was completed through an accelerated bookbuild and a subscription with institutional investors. Shares were priced at £1.80 each, matching the closing bid on Friday, June 13. […] This post Smarter Web Company Raises £29.3M to Grow Bitcoin Holdings first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

themerkle.com $LABUBU Surges Despite Chinese Media Criticism Over Speculative Nature

The new meme token $LABUBU is exploding in attention from China’s crypto and finance communities—not just for how well the token is doing in the market but also for the stir it’s causing among mainstream media. The token, which is based on the viral success of a hot toy IP, is doing something quite unexpected in this crypto climate: its price is going up, and its number of listings is rising too. Meanwhile, there’s a huge mainstream media warning going out from China saying to investors that this is a dangerous token. Specifically, a Chinese business news outlet called YICAI The post $LABUBU Surges Despite Chinese Media Criticism Over Speculative Nature appeared first on The Merkle News.