Author: James Wilson

The Spark Protocol token has bounced back in the past few days as investors buy the dip and as the total value locked in the network nears its highest point on record.  Spark (SPK) rose to $0.045 today, June 30, its highest level since June 24 and 25% above its lowest point this year. The rebound has brought its market capitalization to nearly $40 million. SPK’s recovery comes as data shows the TVL in the network has climbed to $6.28 billion, just shy of the all-time high of $6.7 billion. This marks a significant jump from the $3.8 billion recorded…

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Ripple’s EVM-compatible sidechain launched, integrating Ethereum dApps and smart contracts with XRP. Ripple (XRP) is making a major move toward blockchain interoperability. On Monday, June 30, XRP Ledger, in collaboration with Peersyst, launched its long-anticipated Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible sidechain. The new chain allows XRP to interact with Ethereum decentralized applications, while using XRP as gas. The integration aims to bring XRP into the heart of Ethereum’s (ETH) DeFi ecosystem. It will also benefit from cheaper transactions and faster speeds compared to Ethereum, making it particularly suited for high-volume dApps. “With the launch of XRPL EVM, we’re unlocking a new era…

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Binance Coin price has rebounded in recent days and may be on the verge of further gains as a bullish technical pattern takes shape and key on-chain metrics improve. Binance Coin (BNB) rose to $655, its highest point since June 12, and 8.65% from its lowest level in June.  According to third-party data, the BNB Chain network has become one of the fastest in the crypto industry. Nansen reports that the number of transactions on the network jumped by 160% in June, reaching 425 million. This growth was second only to Avalanche (AVAX), which saw a 224% increase in transactions.…

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With its latest purchase, Strategy now holds a staggering $64 billion worth of BTC, making it by far the world’s most aggressive corporate holder. But the real story isn’t just the size of its hoard, it’s the Russell Top 200 Value Index inclusion, marking perhaps the clearest sign yet that Wall Street views Bitcoin as a legitimate value asset. On June 30, Strategy announced the acquisition of 4,980 new Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $531.9 million, paying an average of $106,801 per BTC. The purchase, executed as Bitcoin traded near all-time highs, brings the company’s total holdings to 597,325 BTC. Strategy’s…

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In the world of cryptocurrency, security is everything. With the growing popularity of Telegram bots for trading on Solana, more and more traders are using them to simplify their trading, save time, and take advantage of automated tools.  These bots can handle tasks like buying and selling tokens, sending real-time alerts, and even managing multiple wallets—all directly from your Telegram app. Sounds convenient, right? But as with anything that involves money, there are risks. While Telegram bots can be incredibly useful, they can also be a target for hackers, scammers, or phishing attempts. Without proper precautions, you might unknowingly expose…

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U.S. stocks climbed in early trading on Monday, with the S&P 500 eyeing new highs as trade talk sentiment buoyed the major indices. The S&P 500, which notched record highs last week amid easing geopolitical tensions and investor bets on rate cuts, opened 0.3% higher.  Meanwhile, confidence across markets saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 200 points and the Nasdaq up 0.4%. All major stock market gauges are eyeing fresh all-time highs, with Wall Street poised to end June and the second quarter of 2025 on a strong note. Tariffs and trade deals This upbeat mood around stocks comes…

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Key Takeaways The central bank’s internal reassessment has shifted attention away from a state-issued digital won and toward regulatory frameworks for Korean won-pegged stablecoins. Participating banks were notified of the decision The Bank of Korea has formally suspended preparations for the second phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, halting a project that had been scheduled to proceed in the final quarter of 2025. Participating banks were notified of the decision, according to a Bloomberg report. The central bank’s internal reassessment has shifted attention away from a state-issued digital won and toward regulatory frameworks for Korean won-pegged stablecoins.…

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Struggling Spanish cafe Vanadi Coffee stock skyrocketed more than triple its initial value after shareholders of the firm approved a plan to invest up to 1 billion euros into its Bitcoin treasury. According to a translated press release, on June 29, shareholders of Vanadi Coffee approved the company’s change in strategy to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet. The publicly-listed chain that currently operates six cafes based only in Alicante, now aims to become the largest Spanish company with a Bitcoin treasury. At the time of writing, it currently holds the title of being Spain’s first publicly-listed Bitcoin…

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Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE is back above the $40 mark, trading at $40.56 at press time after gaining 7% in the past 24 hours and 15% over the past week. This marks a strong recovery from its monthly low of $32.62 on June 22. The last time Hyperliquid (HYPE) crossed $40 was on June 18, just before a sharp decline that pulled it down nearly 25% in four days. Now, it’s trading just 11% below its all-time high of $45.57, set on June 16. The recent recovery coincides with an increase and on-chain activity. According to DeFiLlama data, June’s decentralized…

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Bitcoin’s recent price rebound has brought the asset closer to its record highs, but a new on-chain signal may be flashing caution.  According to a June 29 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Crazzyblockk, Bitcoin’s (BTC) “apparent demand” signal has turned negative, indicating that new buyer interest is no longer keeping pace with the supply entering the market from miners and long-term holders. Apparent demand is a metric that compares new buyer interest to the supply entering the market. Specifically, it looks at how much fresh demand is coming in relative to two main sources of supply; the newly mined Bitcoin and…

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