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Citibank accused of ignoring signs of $20M crypto romance scam

The victim of a $20 million crypto pig butchering scam has sued Citibank, alleging it ignored “red flags” and should have investigated suspicious activity.

Bit Digital falls 4% as it ditches Bitcoin mining for Ethereum

The crypto mining firm will additionally sell its own stock to purchase more ETH for its treasury.

Coinme pays $300K fine for violating California crypto ATM laws

The case marks California DFPI’s first enforcement action under the state’s Digital Financial Assets Law.

GameStop fails to woo traders with $450M raise, possibly for Bitcoin

Vincent Liu, the chief investment officer at Kronos Research, said buying Bitcoin alone isn’t enough to increase a company’s stock price; there needs to be a clear plan.

SoFi digital bank brings back crypto services after 2-year hiatus

SoFi reenters the crypto space with onchain remittances and digital asset trading following the ease of regulations in the US.

‘Fiat is fading’ — USD lowest in 3 years as Bitcoin reclaims $107K

Macroeconomist Lyn Alden said the US dollar barely “got any flight-to-safety bid” despite recent geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel.

Crypto ATM sting uncovers elderly widow who lost $281K in a scam

One of the victims identified in the police operation said she carried around $13,000 in cash at one point to send Bitcoin to scammers via crypto ATMs.

Invesco Galaxy files for Solana ETF, 9 issuers now in the race

Invesco and Galaxy Digital have filed the initial documents to launch a spot Solana ETF, making the ninth similar entry to be put before US regulators.

ETH ETF flows impress, but Ether futures data suggest traders exercise caution

Analysts are bullish on ETH’s long-term prospects and ETF inflows, but futures data paints a different picture.

Prediction market Kalshi raises $185M at $2B valuation — Report

Kalshi plans to use a portion of the funding to scale its technology team, CEO Tarek Mansour said.

Crypto exchange Kraken secures MiCA license in Ireland

Several exchanges have announced MiCA licenses this year, following requirements being enforced in 2024 to offer digital asset services in the EU.

Unhedged spot Bitcoin ETF flows show BTC is now a macro asset

Data shows spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are largely unhedged, pointing to real institutional investor conviction and BTC’s growing role as a macro-driven financial asset.

US Senator sets 2026 goal for two crypto bills

Cynthia Lummis said she expects the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act to pass through Congress and be ready for the president’s signature by the end of the year.

US home mortgage regulator to recognize crypto assets in risk assessments

The decision was announced Wednesday by FHFA director William J. Pulte, who said the directive aligns with US President Donald Trump's crypto agenda.

Bitcoin bulls gain edge, target $110K ahead of $20B monthly options expiry

Bitcoin bulls appear poised to win the upcoming $20 billion options expiry, raising the chances for a rally to $110,000.

Barclays to ban crypto transactions on credit cards from Friday

The move comes as a debate is unfolding in the UK on whether users should be allowed to buy cryptocurrencies with credit cards.

Price predictions 6/25: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, BCH, SUI

Bitcoin price continues moving higher as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel holds, and traders anticipate a round of interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve.

Change in US crypto laws may affect charges in Do Kwon’s criminal case

In a Wednesday status conference, the judge overseeing the Terraform Labs co-founder’s case reportedly said he was “mindful of the GENIUS Act.”

Bitcoin’s next stop could be $120K: BTC analysts explain why

A sharp drop in BTC inflows to Binance could play a role in Bitcoin possibly rallying to $120,000.

The corporate Bitcoin gold rush is on — but at what cost?

Cointelegraph investigates how public companies are fueling Bitcoin’s rise with a high-stakes strategy that could supercharge the bull run or trigger the next crash.

Coinbase stock approaches all-time high following 42% year-to-date gain

Shares of the crypto exchange are being fueled higher by rising Bitcoin prices, pro-industry regulation and steady revenue growth.

US home mortgage regulator considers Bitcoin amid housing crisis

The head of the FHFA said his agency is considering how Bitcoin is counted in qualifying for a mortgage.

Bitcoin’s ‘bull pennant’ targets $165K as BTC exchange flows hit 10-year lows

Bitcoin’s price moves closer to its all-time high, but liquidity shortage could trigger a breakout toward $165,000.

Bitcoin vs. sovereign bonds: Why are some investors making the shift?

Bitcoin is creating a new paradigm as an emerging financial asset; several investors are contemplating a shift to adopting the asset for higher returns.

Ethereum ‘death cross’ flashes for the first time since 2022 ETH price crash

ETH’s two-week chart signals a bearish crossover, resembling a 2022 setup that preceded a 40% decline in the price of Ethereum.

Bitcoin-stocks correlation signals USD fragility and not risk-on fervor

Bitcoin’s rising correlation with stocks is less about investor exuberance and more about eroding trust in the dollar. The real story is not a newfound appetite for risk — it’s a flight from the perceived fragility of the US dollar.

The $1,150 trademark that could change crypto: What’s hiding in JPMorgan’s JPMD filing?

JPMD may be JPMorgan’s next digital currency. Here’s what the trademark filing reveals about stablecoins, deposit tokens and the GENIUS Act.

Bitcoin bulls 'in control' as BTC price spikes to $108K

Bitcoin delivers a textbook liquidity grab, while traders eye a potential BTC price showdown with all-time highs next.

German regulator closes case against Ethena GmbH over USDe issuance

Ethena Labs and Germany’s BaFin agreed on a 42-day USDe redemption plan, marking the end of a months-long regulatory dispute.

Crypto in a time of crisis: Can decentralized fintech hold the line?

As tensions escalate around the globe, Byte-Sized Insight explores how crypto behaves in crisis, from Bitcoin’s market resilience to blockchain’s role in preserving journalism and dispersing aid.

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