Bitcoin Price: Bitcoin trades at ~$103,000-$104,000, down from a $106,500 high. Analysts predict a potential $250,000 by year-end due to institutional adoption.
Ethereum Gains: Ethereum at ~$2,600, up 29% in two days post-Pectra upgrade, reducing fees and enhancing staking.
XRP Surge: XRP at $2.38-$2.40, up 252% since 2024, with speculation around ETF approvals and SEC leadership changes.
Coinbase Breach: Coinbase reports a hack costing ~$400M, impacting <1% of users, ahead of its S&P 500 listing.
Market Snapshot: Crypto market cap at ~$3.2-$3.45 trillion, with stablecoins and memecoins on Solana/Base driving volume.
U.S. Regulation: Federal Reserve permits banks to engage with crypto; new SEC chair Paul Atkins pushes pro-market policies.
Trump Crypto Deal: Trump’s World Liberty Financial ties to Pakistan’s Crypto Council spark geopolitical concerns.
New Hampshire: First U.S. state to allow up to 5% of treasury in Bitcoin, aiming to be a crypto hub.
Gaming Crypto: AurealOne’s presale blends blockchain with play-to-earn gaming, featuring low-cost transactions.
India’s Crypto Debate: Supreme Court presses government on regulating crypto trading amid volatility concerns.