Author: James Wilson

Markets have continued their bullish momentum after positive signs on trade and Trump’s impending tax cuts. U.S. stock indices are up on positive developments in trade and taxes. On Monday, June 30, Dow Jones was up 171 points or 0.39%, the S&P 500 was up 0.28%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq was up 0.27%. Dow Jones Industrial Average heatmap | Source: TipRanks President Donald Trump signalled that trade talks with major trading partners are going forward at a good pace. On Sunday, June 29, Trump stated that he doesn’t expect he will need to extend the July 9 deadline on trade…

Robinhood Markets, the popular brokerage platform bidding for traction in the cryptocurrency space, has announced the development of a layer-2 blockchain and unveiled a suite of products and services as it expands its crypto offering. The announcement by Robinhood on June 30, 2025 came on the day the Arbitrum (ARB) token soared amid speculation of a partnership with the startup. Indeed, Robinhood revealed in its news release that it was building a layer 2 blockchain on Arbitrum. The new L2 blockchain will power the tokenization of real-world assets, according to the announcement at the ‘Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token’…

Three years after shutting down the idea, Germany’s largest banking group is making a U-turn. Sparkassen plans to let retail clients trade Bitcoin and other digital assets by 2026, signaling a seismic shift in traditional finance’s stance on crypto. On June 30, Bloomberg reported that Sparkassen, the German sprawling network of savings banks with roughly 50 million clients, will roll out cryptocurrency trading for retail customers by summer 2026, marking a stark reversal from its 2023 decision to block such services. The move, confirmed by the German Savings Banks and Giro Association, will allow customers to buy and sell digital…

Can the strongest Q2 since 2020 for Bitcoin and Ethereum reset market confidence or are we simply watching another temporary rally before macro headwinds catch up? BTC and ETH post best Q2 since 2020 Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are ending the second quarter of 2025 with strong momentum, recording quarterly gains of 30% and 36% respectively, according to CoinGlass data. These are the best Q2 returns for both assets since the post-COVID rally in 2020. BTC and ETH quarterly gains | Source: CoinGlass As of Jun. 30, Bitcoin is trading near $107,500 and Ethereum is holding around $2,450. On…

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) development has seen remarkable growth, with 2025 marking a significant shift toward advanced tools like Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. These servers enable AI models to interact seamlessly with external resources, from databases to cloud services, revolutionising how developers build intelligent applications. As enterprises increasingly demand scalability, compliance, and dedicated support, paid MCP servers have emerged as a preferred choice over open-source alternatives. This article highlights the top seven paid MCP servers used by developers to create seamless connections between two AI models. Understanding Paid MCP Servers MCP servers are specialised platforms that implement…

Solana spot exchange-traded funds are a hot anticipation, and one by REX Shares featuring staking could go live this week, Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart has said. James Seyffart posted on X on June 30 that the first Solana (SOL) spot ETF with staking is likely to launch for trading as early as this week.  The Bloomberg analyst’s comment comes just days after REX Shares announced that its REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF is “coming soon.” The firm shared the announcement on June 28, 2025. First SOL ETF with staking REX Shares submitted its ETF application via the C corporation, or…

Major Wall Street firms have begun their coverage of Circle’s stock, but projections diverge widely. Circle’s successful IPO is catching the attention of Wall Street. On Monday, June 30, after the mandatory quiet period ended, major financial institutions began coverage of the stock. Firms including Barclays, Bernstein, and JPMorgan released their ratings and price targets. Barclays, Bernstein, Canaccord Genuity, and Needham all set Circle’s stock price target above $200, implying upside potential of around $15 per share from its current price. The bullish case centers on Circle’s potential to expand its stablecoin business and its competitive advantages. “CRCL is building…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. LILPEPE enters the memecoin arena with a viral presale, Layer 2 utility, and investor buzz that could turn $100 into $10,000. In the rapidly evolving industry of memecoins, LILPEPE appears as a new and powerful player. With a next-gen Layer 2 blockchain under its belt, the project provides scalability, low gas fees, and actual community-run governance, something lacking in most previous meme projects. The LILPEPE presale launched on June 10. The project started the disposal of 26.5% of the…

Robinhood’s stock price has surged for nine consecutive weeks and is now hovering at its highest level on record. Robinhood, whose ticker symbol is HOOD, rose to nearly $92, up 200% from its April lows and 1,042% from its lowest point in 2023. Its market capitalization has jumped to over $77 billion. HOOD stock has advanced alongside the recent performance of the U.S. equities market, with the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 reaching all-time highs. Higher stock prices lead to increased trading volume for brokerage companies like Robinhood and Schwab. Robinhood shares have also benefited from its growing exposure to…

With over 40 billion-dollar deals closed this year, crypto mergers have surged past anything the market has seen before. Areta co-founders trace the forces pushing institutional buyers to pick “buy” over “build” at a record pace. At a June 30 conference session during ETHCC 8, Areta co-founders Karl-Martin Ahrend and Jan-Philip Grabs walked attendees through what they described as the most active year in crypto M&A history. Drawing from their advisory work with major players including Robinhood, Swift, and MoonPay, the duo outlined the seismic shift driving 2025’s unprecedented M&A boom, revealing how regulatory clarity and institutional FOMO have turned…