Top 10 trending crypto news stories for June 23, 2025:
1. Kraken Co‑CEO on Remote-First Strategy & Growth
Kraken's co‑CEO Arjun Sethi highlights remote work as a key to accessing global talent. Under his leadership, Kraken is expanding in the U.S. (bolstered by new crypto-friendly regulations), UK (FCA-approved e‑money services), and futures (via the $1.5 b acquisition of NinjaTrader), and has launched tokenized stock trading (xStocks) .
2. Bitcoin Holding Above $100K & Large Bitcoin Movement
Bitcoin remains strong above $100,000 amid easing Iran tensions. Meanwhile, a 12-year‑old Bitcoin address moved 61 BTC (~$6 million), signaling renewed activity in dormant wallet clusters .
3. Analysts Eye “Perfect Storm” for Bitcoin This June
Crypto outlook reports indicate a bullish foundation: Bitcoin over $100K, Ethereum gaining institutional favor, and Solana showing signs of renewed momentum—potentially triggering a move into altcoins .
4. SEC Requests Solana ETF Amendment
The U.S. SEC has asked Solana ETF issuers to submit amended S‑1 filings by mid‑June’s end—an important step toward approval and a key development for the ETF landscape .
5. “Perfect Storm” Risks & Market Rebound
Market watchers note a short-term rebound, aided by the GENIUS Act stablecoin bill and Trump’s Bitcoin reserve plan; however, concerns linger around the Iran–Israel conflict and U.S.–China tariffs .
6. Top Cryptos to Watch This June
Reports list standout tokens for June:
Ethereum: Leader in DeFi/dApps
Solana: Strong despite regulatory pressure
Hyperliquid: Explosive growth in derivatives
BlockDAG: Notable presale traction
7. Trending Meme & Layer-2 Tokens
Top trending tokens gaining buzz:
Wall Street Pepe (WEPE): Meme coin with ~$39 M raised, +8% in recent days
Solaxy (SOLX): Solana Layer‑2 solution gaining traction
Flockerz (FLOCK): Vote-to-earn meme coin with strong governance angle
8. XRP Outlook for June
Despite strong performance late in Q1 and early Q2, XRP has struggled to reclaim $3. However, analysts speculate a breakout chance is possible during June .
9. Market Cap & Institutional Trends—Top 10 Cryptos
Institutional inflows and adoption trends in mid‑2025 are driving interest in top‑cap assets (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.) as prime long-term holdings .
10. Global Crypto Regulations & Adoption
Beyond U.S. developments, emerging markets are increasingly adopting stablecoins for USD exposure. Meanwhile, more countries (like the UK and EU) are advancing crypto frameworks, while tokenized services such as Kraken’s xStocks signal rapid innovation.
