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On Jun 14, 2025, 19:09 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 105,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 105,015.632813 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.12% decrease in 24 hours.

On Jun 14, 2025, 18:32 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 640 USDT and is now trading at 639.789978 USDT, with a narrowed 1.62% decrease in 24 hours.

According to PANews, Ethereum (ETH) has recently dropped below the $2,500 mark. As of the latest report, the cryptocurrency is trading at $2,498.73 per coin, reflecting a daily decrease of 0.82%.

On Jun 14, 2025, 16:50 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 2,500 USDT and is now trading at 2,499.419922 USDT, with a narrowed 1.94% decrease in 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats, data from Coinglass reveals that the cryptocurrency market saw liquidations totaling $158 million over the past 24 hours. Long positions accounted for $73.45 million of the liquidations, while short positions amounted to $84.48 million. This significant activity highlights the volatility and risk inherent in the cryptocurrency trading environment.

According to BlockBeats, an Ethereum ICO address that had been inactive for 9.9 years was recently activated. The address contained 2,000 ETH, currently valued at approximately $5,063,918. In 2015, these ETH were worth only about $620. The address executed two transactions, each transferring 0.001 ETH.

According to PANews, tensions in the Middle East escalated unexpectedly on Friday, significantly impacting global commodities. Crude oil prices surged by approximately 6%, marking a weekly increase of over 10%. Meanwhile, spot gold prices rose sharply by nearly $50, firmly surpassing the $3,400 mark, with a weekly gain of more than 3.7%. In the coming week, several central banks, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan, are scheduled to hold policy meetings. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to remain a focal point. Key events to watch in the market include the release of the U.S. June New York Fed Manufacturing Index on Monday at 20:30 UTC+8, and the Bank of Japan's interest rate decision on Tuesday. On Wednesday at 20:30 UTC+8, the U.S. will release initial jobless claims data for the week ending June 14. On Thursday, the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce its interest rate decision and economic projections at 02:00 UTC+8, followed by a monetary policy press conference by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at 02:30 UTC+8. Next Tuesday, the U.S. monthly retail sales data will be closely monitored. Investors are eager to determine whether tariffs have led to price increases, potentially affecting consumer spending. With the 90-day pause on U.S. President Donald Trump's series of tariff measures set to end on July 8, trade developments are likely to continue causing market uncertainty.

According to Foresight News, the Singapore Police Force, in collaboration with cryptocurrency platform StraitsX, conducted a joint enforcement operation from May 13 to 30 to tackle money laundering activities involving cryptocurrencies. During the operation, authorities seized over 200,000 Singapore dollars in cash, and 35 men and 14 women, aged between 18 and 58, are currently assisting with investigations. Preliminary investigations suggest that these individuals allegedly allowed others to use their cryptocurrency or Singpass accounts in exchange for payments ranging from 400 to 3,000 Singapore dollars. These accounts are suspected of being used for money laundering purposes. The police noted that most suspects were contacted by unknown individuals through Telegram or WhatsApp and provided their personal information as instructed. The police emphasized that partnering with StraitsX, a registered digital payment service provider, has been instrumental in utilizing technological solutions to detect suspicious accounts and take swift action. Under Singapore's Corruption, Drug Trafficking and Other Serious Crimes Act, assisting others in retaining criminal proceeds can result in a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment, a fine of 50,000 Singapore dollars, or both. The police urged the public to refrain from lending their bank or cryptocurrency accounts to avoid involvement in criminal activities.

According to PANews, Grayscale, a cryptocurrency asset management firm, stated on the X platform that Ethereum (ETH) remains a foundational asset in the crypto industry. With its dominance in applications, assets, and developer activity, Ethereum continues to generate significant transaction fee revenue. If it successfully scales, its annual transaction fee revenue is expected to increase further.

According to BlockBeats, several significant economic events and data releases are scheduled for next week, all times are in UTC+8. On Tuesday at 20:30, the United States will release the May retail sales monthly rate, with the previous value recorded at 0.10%. On Wednesday at 20:30, the initial jobless claims for the week ending June 14 will be announced, with the prior figure at 248,000. On Thursday at 02:00, the Federal Reserve will reveal its interest rate decision, with the previous upper limit set at 4.50%. Also on Thursday at 02:00, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will publish its rate decision and summary of economic projections. Following this, at 02:30, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will hold a press conference on monetary policy.

According to PANews, data from Cloverpool indicates that Bitcoin mining difficulty has been adjusted at block height 901,152. The mining difficulty has decreased by 0.45%, bringing it down to 126.41 T.

According to Odaily, a member of the Echo Protocol team, @jonphayyy, announced that the project's official account on the X platform has been compromised. The team clarified that any unusual content currently being posted is not from them, and users are advised not to click or interact with related links. Despite the breach, the team assured that user funds and data remain unaffected, and the protocol itself is completely secure. Echo Protocol is collaborating with the X platform to restore the account and urges users to report any suspicious content they encounter.

According to BlockBeats, Echo Protocol, a platform for Bitcoin liquidity re-staking and yield layers, reported a sophisticated supply chain attack on its wallet containing 2,515.648579 uBTC, valued at over $266 million. The wallet has been maliciously breached, prompting the team to initiate an urgent investigation and commit to releasing a detailed incident report soon. In response to the attack, the collateral rate of the platform's treasury has dropped to 20%. To ensure system security, all withdrawal operations have been suspended starting midnight Eastern Time. Echo Protocol is actively collaborating with auditing firms and security experts to address the situation. Additionally, the platform plans to announce a bounty program to encourage individuals with information to assist in tracking the stolen assets.

According to BlockBeats, data from DefiLlama indicates that the total market capitalization of stablecoins across the network has reached $251.542 billion. This marks a growth of 0.63% over the past seven days. Among these stablecoins, USDT holds a market share of 62.14%.

According to PANews, Russian authorities in the Republic of Buryatia discovered an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation during a routine inspection of power lines in the Lake Baikal region. The operation was concealed inside a Kamaz truck, which was drawing electricity from a 10-kilovolt line. The truck contained 95 mining devices and a mobile substation. However, two individuals involved in the operation fled the scene in an SUV before the police arrived. Buryat Energy Company, a subsidiary of Siberian Power Company, reported that there have been six cases of electricity theft related to cryptocurrency mining since the beginning of this year.

According to Odaily, Strategy founder Michael Saylor has expressed that global capital will increasingly move towards digital spaces like the Bitcoin network. He believes that the United States should acquire as much Bitcoin as possible at an early stage to gain an advantage before other countries recognize its value. Saylor emphasized that the Bitcoin network, as a decentralized financial infrastructure, will be central to future capital flows.

According to PANews, Ant International and Ant Digital Technology are planning to apply for stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, with LianLian Digital also exploring similar opportunities. Xiaomi's subsidiary, Tianxing Bank, has announced a stablecoin partnership with JD Coin Chain Technology, a company under JD.com, which has become one of the initial participants in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin issuer sandbox. The stablecoin market is rapidly expanding, with the global market capitalization reaching approximately $246.382 billion. Internationally, companies like Bank of America and PayPal have announced their stablecoin development efforts, targeting the cross-border payment market. In April 2025, Mastercard introduced a 'stablecoin settlement' option to encourage merchant adoption.

According to CoinMarketCap data, the global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $3.27T, up by 0.43% over the last 24 hours.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $104,118 and $106,252 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $105,011, up by 0.34%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include BMT, USTC, and HOME, up by 24%, 18%, and 14%, respectively.Top stories of the day:7 Solana ETF Issuers File S-1s, but SEC Approval Unlikely Soon, Analysts SaySpot Ether ETFs See $2.1M Outflow After Record 19-Day Inflow StreakBlackRock Becomes Major Institutional Bitcoin Holder with 3% StakeWhite House Rejects Conflict of Interest Clause in CLARITY ActSEC Approves DJT's S-3 Registration StatementFidelity Files for Solana Spot ETF with Staking OptionUrgency for Cryptocurrency Legislation in the U.S. Before 2026 ElectionsCardano Founder Proposes Treasury Allocation to Boost Stablecoin PresenceU.S. June One-Year Inflation Rate Expected to DeclineInvesco Galaxy Solana ETF Registers in DelawareMarket movers:ETH: $2530.35 (+0.76%)XRP: $2.1669 (+1.62%)BNB: $649.87 (-0.91%)SOL: $145.38 (+0.35%)DOGE: $0.17654 (+1.49%)TRX: $0.269 (-1.57%)ADA: $0.6339 (+0.27%)WBTC: $104999.71 (+0.27%)TRUMP: $10.2 (+2.31%)SUI: $3.0132 (-0.08%)

According to PANews, Hong Kong's Acting Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Joseph Chan, announced plans to release a second policy statement on virtual asset development within this year. The upcoming statement will explore ways to integrate Hong Kong's traditional financial strengths with technological cooperation and innovation in virtual assets. The initiative aims to enhance the security and flexibility of the local real economy and encourage both local and international enterprises to explore innovative applications of virtual assets.

According to PANews, El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 8 BTC over the past week. The country's total Bitcoin reserves now stand at 6,207.18 BTC, with a total value of approximately $652 million.