TODAY 26/06/2025
🟩 1. Bitcoin Soars Past $107K
Price: $107,234
Reason:
A Middle East ceasefire between Iran and Israel eased global tension.
A weaker U.S. dollar made BTC more attractive to global investors.
Whale Activity: Large BTC transfers to cold wallets signal long-term holding trends.
🟨 2. Ethereum (ETH) Dips Slightly
Price: ~$2,417 (↓1%)
Update:
Regulatory uncertainty remains, but the Ethena Labs case settlement brought short-term relief.
ETH is still outperforming most altcoins in weekly gains.
🟦 3. ZIG Network Mainnet Launch + $25M Fund
Launch: ZIG’s mainnet went live today.
What’s New:
A $25 million DeFAI Fund launched to back AI-blockchain fusion projects.
Strong backing from major VCs and early adopters.
🟥 4. Barclays Bans Crypto Credit Card Purchases (UK)
Starts: June 27
Why: Protect retail investors from over-leverage and high volatility.
Impact: Seen as a warning sign across the UK fintech sector. May push users toward decentralized finance (DeFi).
