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The cryptocurrency market plunged on Friday, June 13, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East rattled investors.  Following news that Israel had launched a major military operation against Iran, digital assets tumbled sharply. The total crypto market capitalization dropped 7% over the past 24 hours to $3.3 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) declined around 5%, trading at $103,464 as of press time. Ethereum (ETH) fell 10% to $2,471, while Solana (SOL) dropped 11% to $141. XRP (XRP) and BNB (BNB) also lost ground, down 6% and 4% respectively. Data from CoinGlass shows that crypto liquidations surged 125% in a single day,…

Tony G Co-Investment Holdings confirmed that it purchased 10,387 $HYPE tokens, the native asset of the Hyperliquid ecosystem, for just over $438,000. This is the company’s largest investment in decentralized finance so far. We’re the first public company to add $HYPE to its treasury. Just the beginning. Hyperliquid. $TONY on CSE (Canada)$BGRDF on OTC (USA) pic.twitter.com/LN7GVd0Ftq— Tony G (@TonyGuoga) June 12, 2025 The tokens were acquired at an average price of $42.24 each. This marked the first time a publicly listed company had taken a position in the Hyperliquid protocol.Hyperliquid Gets Institutional Nod as Tony G Co-Investment Buys InAccording to…

Dark pools are private trading venues where institutional investors execute large orders without revealing their transactions to the public. These alternative trading systems (ATS) have been a part of traditional finance since the 1980s, providing a means to mitigate market impact when executing substantial trades. In public exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) or NASDAQ, large buy or sell orders can significantly shift market prices due to increased visibility. For example, if an institutional investor wants to purchase 1 million shares of a stock, publicly placing this order could cause the stock’s price to rise, making the trade…

Blockchain technology has made remarkable strides in revolutionizing data ownership, finance, and digital identity. But despite these advances, one flaw has persisted: fragmentation. The inability of blockchains to talk to each other freely has led to siloed ecosystems, inefficient workflows, and limited composability. As of 2023, DeFi’s Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassed $40 billion, but this capital remains largely stranded within isolated chains. Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP), launched in 2023, aims to address these challenges by facilitating secure and seamless cross-chain communication. With integrations across multiple blockchains, CCIP has the potential to redefine inter-blockchain interactions. But can it truly…

When I published A Record-Breaking Run for Bancor’s Arbitrage Infrastructure, I was reporting on an exciting milestone: five records shattered in three consecutive months on Sei.The more I sat with the data though, the more I realized it raised a much bigger question — not just about performance, but about purpose.So I sat down with Bancor Project Lead, Dr. Mark Richardson, and asked a simple question:“Why is this so significant to Sei, or to other blockchains that might have the Arb Fast Lane deployed on it?”Here’s what he had to say:

SHIB burn rate spiked to 103,222%, with over 102 million tokens destroyed in 24 hours. Exchange outflows hit 25.19B SHIB, suggesting strong accumulation despite low volatility. Shiba Inu [SHIB] has recorded a staggering 103,222% spike in its 24-hour burn rate, wiping out over 102 million tokens and tightening the circulating supply.  This sharp deflationary move arrives as the broader market sees mixed signals, with SHIB’s price slipping by over 3% in the past day.  However, such an aggressive burn rate could renew bullish sentiment and build speculative momentum.  Historically, SHIB burn spikes have aligned with periods of increased trader interest…

A strategic equity line gives the Nasdaq-listed company flexible $5 billion in buying power for SOL tokens while compounding staking yields in a bold crypto treasury play. On June 12, Solana (SOL)-focused crypto treasury firm DeFi Development Corp. announced it has secured a $5 billion line of credit to accumulate additional SOL tokens and accelerate its SOL Per Share (SPS) metric. According to the statement, DeFi Development entered into a share purchase agreement with RK Capital Management LLC to issue and sell common stock in order to raise the funds. The company expects to access the facility after meeting customary…

Cryptocurrencies have changed how we think about money, allowing people to send and store value without banks. But this innovation has a major downside: its environmental impact.  Bitcoin and other conventional cryptocurrencies require vast amounts of electricity to process transactions, with Bitcoin mining alone consuming over 140 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year. This energy usage is comparable to that of countries such as Argentina or the Netherlands. Most of this energy comes from fossil fuels, making crypto a growing contributor to carbon emissions. Bitcoin mining alone is responsible for emitting around 65 million metric tons of CO₂ annually, the equivalent of…

We’re thrilled to announce that internship applications are now open for the first-ever Ethereum Season of Internships! The Ethereum Season of Internships is a collection of paid, fully-remote summer internships offered across the Ethereum ecosystem. It is designed to help establish more paths for the next generation of contributors to connect with Ethereum projects and apply their skills – whether in development, research, design, marketing, operations, or more. Our long-term goal is to make Ethereum an even more welcoming place for new talents. Over the past few weeks, 18 teams from across the ecosystem have created over 30 internship opportunities.…

French authorities have arrested more suspects believed to be linked to a string of violent abductions targeting cryptocurrency executives and their families. According to a June 11 Barron’s report, the latest arrests were made on Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation into a kidnapping-for-ransom operation. Officials have not disclosed the exact number of suspects apprehended, but sources familiar with the case confirmed that they are being held under France’s anti-organized crime provisions, which allow up to 96 hours of detention without charge. The arrests are tied to the May 1 abduction of the father of a wealthy crypto entrepreneur,…