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Zebec buys compliance firm Gatenox ahead of MiCA, FCA regulatory push

Zebec’s move reflects a shift toward embedding compliance at the protocol level, with firms facing more stringent regulatory requirements.

From clay tablets to crypto: Rethinking money in the age of blockchain

Anthropologist Bill Maurer joins the Clear Crypto Podcast to explore how blockchain revives ancient ideas about money, not as tokens, but as systems of record-keeping and social trust.

Bitcoin Hash Ribbons metric just delivered its 3rd 'buy' signal of 2025

Bitcoin miners offer a glimpse into potential price upside to come as the historically accurate Hash Ribbons flips green.

Safe unveils new unit to build enterprise-grade crypto wallets

Safe, formerly Gnosis Safe, has launched a subsidiary called Safe Labs to develop enterprise-grade self-custody solutions based on its smart contract wallet infrastructure.

USDC issuer Circle debuts public trading on New York Stock Exchange

Circle’s public trading launch follows multiple IPO upsizings in response to massive demand from investors.

Bitcoin supply shock? Percentage of BTC on exchanges nears 2018 levels

Institutional demand and more holding are pushing the percentage of Bitcoin on exchanges to the lowest since 2018, signaling a potential supply shock.

European Parliament to vote on tech sovereignty proposal in July

Bitcoin-friendly European Parliament Member Sarah Knafo says Europe is still at the beginning of the digital revolution, which will help it compete with economies like China and the US.

These 5 XRP charts hint at a price rally toward $3 in June

Multiple technical, onchain and derivatives market indicators suggest a potential XRP price rally toward the $3 milestone in the coming days.

Bitcoin reserve, stablecoin regulations big 2025 market catalysts, says VC

Crypto policy developments may result in a Bitcoin cycle top of over $150,000, according to the head of US at Foresight Ventures.

Ethereum reclaims DeFi market as bots drive $480B stablecoin volume

Stablecoins may anchor Ethereum’s real-world adoption, but an analyst warns that the network must solve cross-layer fragmentation to stay ahead in the next phase of DeFi.

Solo Bitcoin miner bags $330K block reward despite record difficulty

A Bitcoin miner secured a $330,000 block reward despite network difficulty surging to a record 126.98 trillion.

$13B fund manager APS buys $3.4M in tokenized real estate via MetaWealth

European fund manager APS bought $3.4 million in tokenized real estate via MetaWealth, marking the first direct institutional purchase of retail-available tokenized assets.

RWA token market grows 260% in 2025 as firms embrace regulating crypto

RWAs are benefiting from increasing US crypto regulatory clarity, which has pushed the tokenization sector past $23 billion.

US seizes 145 domains, crypto linked to BidenCash dark web market

US authorities seized 145 domains and crypto linked to BidenCash, a dark web market accused of selling millions of stolen credit cards.

Crypto leverage trader James Wynn loses $25M on Bitcoin bet

Hyperliquid leverage trader James Wynn has claimed the market is being manipulated against him after he was liquidated for 240 Bitcoin, worth $25 million.

California advances bill on unclaimed crypto and merchant payments

The bill has seen contention online, but Satoshi Action Fund’s Eric Peterson says it updates the state’s unclaimed property laws so crypto doesn’t get liquidated.

Bitcoin bulls’ biggest threat is 2-month ‘tariff ultimatums’ trap: Analyst

An end to the “tariff sabre rattling” may see Bitcoin rallying to $120,000 this month, Swyftx lead analyst Pav Hundal tells Cointelegraph.

SEC wins $1.1M as alleged crypto conman a no-show in court

The SEC sued Keith Crews in 2023 alleging he ran a crypto fraud scheme, but he failed to answer the complaint, leading a judge to hand a default win to the regulator.

Alleged French crypto kidnapping mastermind arrested in Morocco

Moroccan police arrested Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who is accused of being one of the ringleaders behind a spate of recent crypto-related kidnappings in France.

Crypto.com sues Nevada gaming body over block on sports event contracts

The crypto exchange claims it is fully regulated, and the CFTC has jurisdiction over its sports contracts, not the state of Nevada.

Bitcoin eyes $115K by July, but strong US job data to threaten rally: Analysts

Bitfinex analysts tell Cointelegraph that Bitcoin could surge next month if US job data turns out to be weaker than expected.

Ukraine arrests man for breaching hosting accounts to mine crypto

Ukrainian police claimed the man’s actions caused a server hosting company to suffer losses estimated at over $4.4 million.

Ethereum Foundation says next 18 months ‘pivotal’ amid new treasury policy

The Foundation backing the Ethereum blockchain has laid out a new treasury policy to ensure it allocates resources efficiently while supporting its DeFi ecosystem.

Stablecoin giant Circle again boosts IPO to $1.05 billion

USDC issuer Circle has again upsized its initial public offering above the marketed range, selling 34 million shares at $31 each.

Trump’s crypto ties cloud digital assets legislation in Congress

Members in two House committee hearings debated a framework for digital assets while raising concerns about the US president using his position to profit from the industry.

JPMorgan to accept crypto ETFs as collateral for loans — Report

In some cases, the bank will look at crypto holdings when determining net worth, which may affect how much can be borrowed.

Senate committee to consider Trump’s pick for CFTC chair

Roughly four months since his nomination and amid announced departures at the CFTC, Brian Quintenz’s nomination to head the financial regulator is moving forward.

Semler Scientific boosts Bitcoin reserve with $20M BTC top-up

The company concluded its first year of Bitcoin reserve operations with 4,449 BTC on its balance sheet.

MoonPay to operate in all 50 US states after NY BitLicense approval

According to the payments company, it had secured approval across a patchwork of regulatory regimes in individual US states allowing it to operate across the country.

Price predictions 6/4: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI, HYPE, LINK

Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at $105,000, but several altcoins are showing strength with potential breakout setups.

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