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SAHARA price has nosedived more than 60% as the token experiences massive post-listing sell-off pressure.

The price of Sahara AI (SAHARA) hovered around $0.10 at the time of writing, having dropped from highs of $0.31 following the launch of perpetual contracts for the token on crypto exchange Binance. Bitget and leading South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb also listed spot pairs.

What is Sahara AI?

Sahara AI is an artificial intelligence-native blockchain platform designed to accelerate the transition to an AI-driven future. It is one of the projects featured in Binance’s HODLer airdrops program. Its native token powers functionalities across the AI platform’s ecosystem.

SAHARA has a maximum token supply of 10 billion, with 64% allocated to community growth, ecosystem development, and public participation. Of this, 8.15% is designated for airdrops, 20.75% for community incentives, and 33.93% for ecosystem development.

The Sahara AI mainnet remains in development, but the native token is live on Ethereum and the BNB Smart Chain. Core utilities include network access, payment of gas fees, staking to help secure the network, and voting on governance proposals.

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SAHARA exchange listings

On June 26, Binance announced it would be adding the project’s native token to its platform across Earn, Buy Crypto, Convert, Margin, and Futures. The listing of SAHARA perpetual contracts on Binance Futures with up to 75x leverage was scheduled to go live at 12:00 UTC on the same day.

In addition to Binance, other exchanges to add support for SAHARA futures include Bitget, which announced a listing with up to 50x leverage and trading bot support.

Meanwhile, crypto exchange Upbit added spot trading with Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT) and KRW pairs. Bithumb also announced a SAHARA/KRW pair.

he sell-off to lows of $0.10 follows the launch of the USDS-M SAHARA perpetual contract. A buildup of anticipation ahead of the launch provided savvy traders with an opportunity to take profits amid the new trading opportunities.

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A report by RedStone shows that private credit is the main driver of growth in the real-world asset market.

Tokenized real-world assets are one of the biggest trends in crypto this year. On Thursday, RedStone published a report on the state of on-chain finance in the first half of 2025. The report notes that RWAs have become one of the fastest-growing categories.

RWAs reached an estimated value of more than $24 billion in June 2025, up from $5 to $10 billion in 2022. This growth was second only to stablecoins, which have seen even stronger performance during the same period.

According to Marcin Kaźmierczak, Co-founder of RedStone, the primary driver behind this RWA growth is private credit. This refers to loans made outside the traditional banking system, often issued directly to private companies.

“Private credit has emerged as the foundation for tokenization’s real-world impact. What we’re seeing now is institutional finance actively moving into blockchain—not just exploring, but deploying capital in meaningful ways and innovating with RWA looping strategies,” Marcin Kaźmierczak, RedStone.

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How RWAs change private credit

Private credit loans were traditionally very illiquid, often subject to multi-year lockups. This meant lenders had to wait a long time to realize a profit. Still, their high yields, typically 8% to 12%, made them worthwhile.

With RWAs, traders can sell these loans, giving them significantly more flexibility. In addition, these assets can be packaged into institutional-grade private credit funds, such as Apollo’s ACRED, making private credit more accessible to a broader range of investors.

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RWAs also make these assets programmable and composable. Institutions can now embed specific strategies, including automatic interest distribution or triggered liquidations. At the same time, tokenized assets can be integrated across various protocols, including as collateral.

According to RedStone, this indicates that RWAs have matured for real-world applications—beyond early experiments with blockchain technology. Non-crypto-native institutions are now leveraging the technology to enhance their operations.

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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital has launched a $175 million fund to invest in new crypto startups.

Galaxy Digital is expanding its crypto startup venture capital business. According to a June 26 report by Fortune, the company has raised $175 million for its latest venture fund. The fund, which will focus on DeFi and stablecoins, exceeded its original funding target of $150 million.

Mike Giampapa, general partner at Galaxy Digital, explained that the firm plans to invest across more companies operating at the intersection of traditional finance and crypto. The primary focus will be on stablecoins and DeFi, which the firm says hold particular promise.

“You’re seeing this fundamental shift from more speculative use cases of blockchains to something that’s much more…tangible,” Mike Giampapa, Galaxy Digital.

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The firm chose to first raise outside capital and then participate as a limited partner in the fund. As Galaxy Digital is publicly traded on the Nasdaq, it allows investors to gain exposure to crypto startups through its stock.

Giampapa noted that the firm has already deployed $50 million from the fund, including investments in the Monad blockchain and the yield-bearing dollar stablecoin protocol Ethena.

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Galaxy Digital expands its crypto operations

Galaxy Digital is involved in multiple segments of the crypto industry, including venture capital, crypto mining, and more. The firm reported $7 billion assets under management in May, most of which are allocated to various crypto startups.

Recently, Galaxy Digital has also explored a Solana ETF and has taken steps to launch the Invesco Galaxy Solana Trust. On June 25, the firm, together with Invesco, submitted an S-1 form to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Favorable crypto regulations in the U.S. are making venture funds and financial institutions more open to exploring the intersection of crypto and traditional finance. Galaxy Digital aims to be at the forefront of this innovation wave.

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Amp crypto price has crashed by over 40% from its highest point in May and by nearly 80% from its 2024 high. 

Amp (AMP) token dropped to a low of $0.00293 this week, its lowest level since April. This retreat has brought its market cap to $286 million, down from its all-time high of $3.5 billion. Here are the top three reasons why the coin may rebound soon.

Amp crypto has formed a double-bottom pattern

The first reason Amp may bounce back is that it has formed a double-bottom pattern on the daily chart. This pattern consists of two distinct lows and a neckline. In this case, the bottom section is at $0.0029, while the neckline is at $0.00578.

The profit target in a double-bottom is established by subtracting the lower side from the neckline. In this case, the calculation gives the pattern’s height as $0.00288. Adding this figure to the neckline gives a target of $0.0086, up 155% from the current level.

Amp price chart | Source: crypto.news Whales are buying Amp

Another reason the Amp token may rebound is that whales are actively accumulating AMP. These large holders are increasing their token holdings, signaling expectations of a price recovery.

One reason for this accumulation is the belief that Amp is highly undervalued, as the MVRV ratio has plunged to -1.78. An MVRV ratio below 1 typically indicates that a token is trading at a discount.

The chart below shows that wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million AMP have increased their holdings to 1.1 billion from the year-to-date low of 1.05 billion. Similarly, whales holding between 1 million and 10 million tokens now hold over 1.97 billion coins, while those with 10 million to 100 million now hold 10.7 billion.

Amp whale activity and MVRV | Source: Santiment Supply on exchanges is falling

Meanwhile, there are signs that investors are not dumping AMP even as its price declines. Nansen data shows that exchange balances have dropped to 15.35 billion tokens, down 15% in the last 30 days and 20% in the last 90. There were nearly 20 billion AMP on exchanges in April.

AMP exchange balances | Source: Nansen

Therefore, the strong technicals, combined with the falling supply on exchanges and increased whale accumulation, suggest that AMP may bounce back.

Digital asset firm Taurus SA has officially deployed its first private stablecoin contract. The contract is build on the Aztec network, combining zero-knowledge proofs and compliance.

According to a press release sent to crypto.news, what sets the token apart from the mainstream legacy stablecoins is its private contract which encrypts all balances and transfers. Apart from the user, the smart contract only allows authorized parties like issuers and regulators.

The feature prevents third parties from monitoring crypto wallets, reverse-engineering investment strategies, or physically targeting users for their high-valued holdings. Private stablecoin contracts enable financial institutions to issue stablecoins for payment and treasury applications while also ensuring security and compliance.

Chief Security Officer at Taurus, JP Aumasson said that the launch of private contracts mark a major step in advancing security and anonymity for stablecoins. The token feature is able to address long-held concerns from banks and regulators looking to issue stablecoins.

“We showed that it’s possible to protect the privacy and security of stablecoin users while retaining the features of industry-standard stablecoins,” said Aumasson.

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Apart from transaction encryption and compliance features, the smart contract also covers the same functionalities offered by major USD-pegged stablecoins like Circle’s USDC (USDC). These include features like admin-controlled mint and burn as well as a pause button that allows the user to halt transfers in case of emergencies.

Not only that, the token also allows users to blacklist addresses and events logging to create a verifiable audit trait.

The launch of Taurus’ private stablecoin contract comes ahead to the United States Senate passing the Genius Act as a way to establish a legal framework for stablecoins. Since then, the stablecoin supply has surged over $250 billion, marking a 1,200% growth since 2020 numbers.

Established in April 2018, Taurus SA is a digital asset firm based in Switzerland that provides enterprise-grade digital asset infrastructure to issue, custody, and trade any digital assets: cryptocurrencies, tokenized assets, NFTs, and digital currencies.

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Hong Kong is stepping up its digital asset push with a new policy roadmap designed to scale innovation, regulation, and adoption.

On June 26, the Hong Kong government issued Policy Statement 2.0 on the Development of Digital Assets, outlining the next phase of its regulatory strategy. The update, which builds on the framework initially introduced in 2022, introduces a new “LEAP” framework designed to establish a trusted and innovation-driven digital asset ecosystem. 

The initiative targets four key areas, including legal streamlining, expanding tokenized products, advancing use cases, as well as people and partnership development.

A key pillar of the framework is building unified regulation and supporting tokenized real-world assets. Hong Kong plans to establish a clear regulatory regime covering crypto exchanges, stablecoin issuers, dealers, and custodians, with the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) overseeing the licensing process.

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In parallel, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FSTB) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will lead a legal review to enable the use of tokenized financial instruments, including bonds, to open up new market opportunities and bring real-world assets on-chain.

Beyond regulatory structure, the government also aims to grow the tokenized asset market. Plans include making tokenized government bonds more mainstream, clarifying tax treatment for tokenized ETFs, and enabling their trading on licensed platforms. The updated policy will also extend tokenization to sectors such as gold, precious metals, and renewable energy, demonstrating how blockchain can enhance accessibility and liquidity in traditional markets.

Another core focus is encouraging adoption and industry collaboration. Regulators will move forward with the new stablecoin licensing regime, set to launch on August 1. Additionally, new use cases will be tested for stablecoin use in everyday situations, such as payments and financial services.

To support this, the government will foster collaboration between public agencies and industry players to help build the underlying infrastructure for digital assets.

On the talent front, the policy outlines efforts to position Hong Kong as a digital asset research and education hub. Authorities plan to partner with academia and industry on joint programs, global collaboration, and long-term workforce development in the sector.

Emphasizing the importance of the policy upgrade, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan described it as a practical blueprint for boosting the local digital asset scene.

“The Policy Statement 2.0 sets out our vision for DA development and showcases the practical use of tokenisation through application, with a view to boosting the diversification of use cases, he said, adding that “it will bring benefits to both the economy and society while consolidating Hong Kong’s leading position as an international financial centre,” he said.

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Aptos is trading at $4.85, up roughly 10% in the past 24 hours, as bulls try to regain control following a period of consolidation. 

The recent uptick appears supported by improving network fundamentals and a shift in sentiment. According to DeFiLlama data, the network’s on-chain growth has been accelerating. Monthly decentralized exchange volume on Aptos (APT) has climbed steadily, from $690 million in January to $2.9 billion in May. It has already surpassed $3.46 billion with 6 days remaining in June. 

At the same time, the total stablecoin market cap on the network has more than doubled, rising from about $650 million at the start of the year to over $1.4 billion. While total value locked has dipped slightly from May’s high of $1.28 billion, it remains solid at around $1 billion. 

Activity on the network is also picking up. Weekly active addresses in June are averaging close to 1 million, rebounding sharply from April’s low of 644,000. This expansion suggests that more users and developers are engaging with the network.

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Recent ecosystem developments have contributed to the improving sentiment. On June 24th, Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto launched Shelby, a decentralized hot storage solution for high-frequency web3 use cases like streaming and artificial intelligence.

Meanwhile, the $10 million Ankaa Fund, backed by Aptos and OKX Ventures, announced plans to support Move-based projects in DeFi, wallets, and gaming. Aptos has also completed the transition to an updated Fungible Asset standard to improve token security and management. 

Further validation came from the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, which ranked Aptos and Solana (SOL) jointly at the top in a review for the WYST stablecoin initiative.

On the technical side, Aptos is attempting to break out from a recent base. The price has pushed above the upper Bollinger Band on strong volume, a move often seen as bullish if supported by continued strength above the mid-band. Although momentum indicators are still mixed, positive signs are emerging.

APT price analysis. Credit: crypto.news

The relative strength index is at a neutral 52.78, and the MACD has flipped into a buy signal. Bulls are also benefiting from shorter-term moving averages, as the price is currently above the 10-, 20-, and 30-day averages. The longer-term and 50-day averages continue to act as resistance.

Aptos may open the path toward $5.20 and higher if it can hold support above $4.60 and recover the $5.00 level. A retest of $4.50 or even $4.20 could occur if current levels are not maintained, especially if the strength of the market as a whole wanes.

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Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto are teaming up to launch a new decentralized hot storage network dubbed ‘Shelby.’

In an announcement posted on X, the Aptos Labs team said Shelby will be web3’s first cloud-grade infrastructure and will offer access to decentralized, monetizable storage for data-rich applications. 

Shelby is designed to tap into Aptos (APT) to address the gap in existing decentralized infrastructure protocols, with its chain-agnostic architecture offering sub-second reads. Apart from millisecond settlement, Shelby ensures ease of access and monetization.

On why they are building the new cloud-grade storage protocol, Jump Crypto wrote on X:

“While blockchains today have mostly solved the ability to execute code, they cannot access large datasets. More importantly, they cannot SERVE large datasets at scale and speed. Hence, we are building Shelby.” 

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web3’s value creation engine

Shelby will power real-time web3 applications, with notable use cases including streaming, artificial intelligence inference, composable in-game assets, social dynamic NFTs, and decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

“There is a large opportunity to unbundle large parts of the AWS bundle,” said Kyle Samani, managing partner at Multicoin Capital. “Ambitious swing here,” he added on X.

Early contributors and collaborators include Metaplex, an NFT platform on Solana (SOL), Pipe Network, a decentralized content delivery network on Solana, and Story, the world’s IP blockchain. Others include Myco, DoubleZero, and Flashback Labs, across streaming, infra, and AI respectively.

David Rhodus, founder of Permissionless Labs, a core contributor to the Pipe Network, also commented on the upcoming launch.

“We’re proud to be among the first builders on Shelby because its global high performance storage network makes more data available for the Pipe Network to serve at high throughput. Our Point of Presence nodes will ensure a smoother user experience because our DePIN enabled footprint provides large coverage of last mile endpoints in the areas where Shelby doesn’t have connectivity.”

Aptos will be Shelby’s early settlement layer, allowing for sub-second finality and high-throughput coordination, with real-time data access across any chain.

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Chainlink is teaming up with Mastercard to bring direct onchain cryptocurrency purchases to cardholders worldwide.

The partnership between Chainlink (LINK) and Mastercard will enable over 3 billion Mastercard users to make offchain payments for direct onchain crypto purchases, the two companies announced in a press release.

According to the announcement, the collaboration is a key step toward advancing decentralized finance adoption, offering users secure fiat-to-crypto conversions.

“This is the type of traditional finance and decentralized finance convergence that Chainlink was built to make possible,” Chainlink co-founder Sergey Nazarov said.

“I’m excited about Chainlink’s ability to enable this critical connection between the traditional payments world and the over three billion cardholders in the Mastercard user base, directly into the next generation trading environments of onchain decentralized exchanges,” he added.

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Bridging onchain commerce and offchain transactions

Several major players in both crypto and traditional finance are also involved in this multilayered collaboration. One of them, ZeroHash, a provider of crypto, stablecoin, and tokenized services, will support the initiative by offering access to onchain infrastructure and liquidity.

The other integrations include with Shift4 Payments, Swapper Finance, and XSwap, which taps into Uniswap (UNI) for decentralized app experience.

Mastercard’s payment network spans over 200 countries globally. The company has formed multiple high-profile partnerships with crypto platforms as it continues expanding into the digital assets space.

Stablecoins is one of these key areas to see a notable Mastercard foray via partnerships. The company has teamed up with MetaMask, OKX, Crypto.com and Kraken among others to bring stablecoin payments to millions of merchants.

“There’s no doubt about it – people want to be able to easily connect to the digital assets ecosystem, and vice versa. That’s why we continue to leverage our proven expertise and global payments network to bridge the gap between onchain commerce and offchain transactions,” Raj Dhamodharan, executive vice president of blockchain & digital assets at Mastercard, said.

According to Dhamodharan, the collaboration with Chainlink is intended to further accelerate digital asset adoption in onchain commerce.

This partnership is the latest milestone for Chainlink, the decentralized oracle network that has become a core infrastructure provider across DeFi, banking, and tokenized real-world assets. Chainlink’s other partnerships include major institutions such as Swift, Fidelity International, UBS, Euroclear, and ANZ.

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Tether’s USDT reached an all-time high in supply at $156.1 billion, with most of the stablecoin circulating on Tron and Ethereum.

Despite renewed hype around Circle, Tether continues to dominate the stablecoin market. On Tuesday, June 24, USDT’s outstanding supply hit an all-time high of $156.1 billion. Notably, 90% of that supply is concentrated on just two networks: Ethereum and Tron.

USDT outstanding supply | Source: Token terminal

Over half of USDT stablecoins, or 50.47%, are now on Tron (TRX), while almost 40% are on Ethereum (ETH). Less than 10% of USDT supply is distributed across other blockchains, including BNB Chain, Solana, Cosmos, Avalanche, and others.

Circle’s USDC has gained more traction on many of these smaller chains. For instance, Solana hosts nearly $7.5 billion worth of USDC compared to just $2.3 billion of USDT. Still, despite USDC’s growing popularity, USDT’s dominance has remained largely stable.

Stablecoin dominance, with USDT and USDC in the lead | Source: DefiLlama

Currently, USDT accounts for 62.10% of stablecoin supply across all chains, while USDC holds around 24%. However, USDT saw a dip in dominance near the end of 2024, coinciding with the implementation of the European Union’s MiCA stablecoin regulations.

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What’s the future for USDT?

Instead of trying to comply with MiCA regulation, Tether chose to withdraw from the market completely. It had discontinued its EURT stablecoin, as well as faced delisting on several major exchanges. Still, Tether’s leadership would not relent, declining to enact full reserve transparency.

Still, the passage of the U.S. GENIUS Act could pose new problems for Tether, where it controls a dominant market share. However, experts are not convinced that the GENIUS Act would force the Tether out of the U.S. market.

For now, Tether’s strategic focus remains on Asia, where it continues to be a preferred option for crypto payments—particularly on the Tron network.

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Monero remains in a strong high-timeframe uptrend despite a recent pullback. Price is now approaching a critical confluence zone at $269 that could trigger the next leg higher, if it holds.

Monero (XMR) has been undergoing a steady decline but remains within the boundaries of a high-timeframe bullish trend. The current move is being viewed as a corrective phase rather than a full reversal. Price is now closing in on the $269 support zone, a key level that aligns with the VWAP, the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement, and a major high-timeframe support region. If this area holds, it may serve as the foundation for a strong continuation toward the $417 resistance and potentially higher.

Key technical points

Major Support: $269; confluence of VWAP, 0.618 Fibonacci, and historical high timeframe support.

Uptrend Still Intact: Current move is a correction, not a trend reversal.

Target to Watch: $417; macro resistance if higher low is established.

Volume Profile: Currently above average; must remain strong near support to confirm demand.

XMRUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView

The $269 support zone carries significant technical weight. It has served as a volume-supported region in past rallies and is now reinforced by the VWAP and key Fibonacci levels. Historically, price action has reacted positively to this area, and the likelihood of a bounce is high, provided volume confirms it.From a structural standpoint, Monero has not invalidated its uptrend. The correction, while notable, still fits within the context of forming a higher low. For this to be confirmed, traders will need to see consolidation or signs of accumulation on the lower timeframes once $269 is tested. This would indicate a shift in sentiment and a potential setup for a reversal back toward the $417 resistance zone.

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Volume remains a major factor. The current profile is above average, which is a positive sign in any uptrend. However, if the test of $269 occurs without volume support and price fails to hold, it could break the bullish structure and lead to a deeper corrective move, likely invalidating the current higher low thesis.It’s worth noting that the recent bullish candlesticks have not been enough to confirm a full reversal. Monero is still searching for a clear bottom in this correction. As long as the $269 support holds and demand returns visibly through volume, the bullish outlook remains valid.

What to expect in the coming price action

Watch how Monero behaves around the $269 support level. A bounce supported by strong volume and accumulation could kick off a fresh rally toward $417. But if volume fades and support breaks, a deeper correction may follow before bulls can regain control.

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A mysterious Ripple co-founder and co-developer of XRP Ledger has resurfaced on X after 14 years of silence, sparking speculation that his reappearance means big things are ahead for XRP.

Arthur Britto, a mysterious co-creator of the XRP Ledger alongside David Schwartz and Jed McCaleb and also a co-founder of Ripple, posted on X today for the first time in 14 years.

😶

— Arthur Britto (@ahbritto) June 23, 2025

Ripple CTO David Schwartz confirmed that the post, which contained a single emoji, was legitimate and not the result of any hack or unauthorized access.

The development sparked excitement in the XRP community, as Britto has kept an extremely low profile despite his key role in the project. He has never given interviews, appeared in photos, or taken part in public discussions.

The secrecy surrounding Britto has even fueled speculation about whether he’s a real person. However, this seems unlikely as Ripple CTO David Schwartz has publicly referenced Britto before.

In a 2021 thread on X, Schwartz confirmed Britto is a “separate and distinct human being” who is simply “intensely private.” In that thread, Schwartz also mentioned that Britto was entitled to 2% of assets created with the Stellar ledger, referencing an agreement that Jed McCaleb allegedly violated.

Source: @JoelKatz

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Britto has also been tied to the bold claim that “XRP was designed to reach $10,000,” a statement that gained traction from a 2019 YouTube video claiming he made the prediction in 2017. However, there’s no confirmed source linking the quote directly to him.

What is confirmed is Britto’s original focus on utility over hype. In a 2013 internal memo, Britto wrote:

“The value of XRP is probably less important than the spread. I expect most people and institutions using the ledger to ignore XRP altogether.”

Some users believe Britto’s sudden reappearance could signal major developments ahead for XRP.

“The network is waking up. And Britto doesn’t post for nothing,” wrote John Squire, highlighting the coincidence that Britto’s return came as XRP hit 1.5 million transactions in 24 hours, the highest volume in four months.

So why does his return matter?Because this week, $XRP just hit 1.5 million transactions in 24 hours — the highest in 4 months.The network is waking up.And Britto doesn’t post for nothing.

— John Squire (@TheCryptoSquire) June 23, 2025

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As the network reaches a major milestone in the stablecoin space, TRX, the native token of TRON, is showing signs of a possible recovery.

According to a June 24 analysis by CryptoQuant contributor Maartunn, the total circulating supply of Tether (USDT) on the Tron (TRX) blockchain has now exceeded $80 billion. This record positions Tron as the largest network for USDT issuance.

Since late 2020, USDT supply on Tron has grown almost continuously. It jumped from just under $7 billion to over $39 billion during the 2021 bull market. For the first time in three years, it surpassed Ethereum (ETH) in terms of the overall USDT supply in November 2024.

The growth continued into 2025, rising from $59.76 billion at the beginning of the year to more than $80.76 billion by mid-June. Despite this rapid growth in stablecoin supply, the network’s total value locked has decreased from about $7.5 billion in January to just $4.3 billion, as per DefiLlama data.

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However, its decentralized exchange volumes paint a more optimistic picture. Monthly trading volume on TRON-based DEXs rose from $4.9 billion in April to $5.5 billion in May, showing renewed trading activity on-chain.

At the time of writing, TRX is trading at $0.2729, up 2.2% over the past 24 hours, with a weekly range of $0.2605 to $0.2791. The token is still 36% below its peak of $0.4313, which was reached in December 2024. With daily volume down almost 29% to $939 million, spot trading activity seems to have cooled.

From a technical perspective, TRX appears to be consolidating near key support levels. The price has been moving sideways just below the 20-day simple moving average. However, it is still above the majority of important exponential moving averages over both short and long timeframes, such as the 10-, 30-, 50-, and 100-day EMAs.

TRX price analysis. Credit: crypto.news

This alignment points to underlying strength in the trend, even though price is still range-bound. The Bollinger Bands are showing a slight narrowing, which indicates less volatility, and TRX is hugging the middle band.

The relative strength index, which is near 50, shows a neutral momentum bias. The momentum and bull/bear power indicators are flashing buy signals, but the MACD indicator is still in slightly bearish territory. 

If TRX decisively clears the 20-day SMA and breaks above the $0.28 range, a bullish breakout might develop, possibly paving the way for a retest of the $0.30–$0.32 range. On the downside, the token may be susceptible to additional losses toward the lower Bollinger Band around $0.262 if it is unable to hold above $0.265.

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Bitcoin price has swiftly bounced above $103,000 after a sharp decline triggered by reports of Iran firing missiles at a U.S. base in Qatar.

Following confirmation that U.S. interceptor missiles successfully intercepted the Iranian missiles with no casualties, Bitcoin (BTC) surged. The benchmark cryptocurrency had briefly touched the $100,000 level after Iran announced it had fired missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.

However, a statement from the Qatari Ministry of Defense detailing a successful interception of the ballistic missile attack helped boost sentiment, with Bitcoin and the broader crypto market responding positively.

No US troops injured or no damage to facilities after Iran fires missiles at bases, per FOX

— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) June 23, 2025

According to Axios, President Donald Trump’s administration was “aware” of Iran’s coordinated attack on Al Udeid Air Base and in Iraq. Sources said the White House had “good advance warning,” noted.

The New York Times also reported that Iran had given Qatari advance information on the impending attack, with Qatar closing its airspace. 

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Bitcoin touches $102.5k

At the time of writing, BTC price was hovering around $102,800, up nearly 4% in the past 24 hours. The gains marked a V-shaped recovery following the sharp drop seen during afternoon U.S. trading. Bitcoin touched highs of $103k across major exchanges.

BTC chart on crypto.news

While the crypto market saw a swift rebound, further downside could follow. Reports indicate that Qatar has stated it reserves the right to respond to the attacks. Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the UAE have also shut down their airspace, and U.S. military bases across the Middle East—including at Ain Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq—are on high alert.

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The Tron ecosystem is getting ready for a major change as Jason Sun’s firm prepares for a Nasdaq listing.

Tron (TRX) is recovering from monthly lows at $0.2592, with a sharp rise to a daily high of $0.2722. The rebound comes after Tether minted another $1 billion in USDT on Tron on Sunday, June 22, to replenish its inventory.

💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 💵 1,000,000,000 #USDT (1,001,400,000 USD) minted at Tether Treasuryhttps://t.co/NG771Y2hPN

— Whale Alert (@whale_alert) June 22, 2025

As a result, traders are closely watching for bullish signals, including the increasingly frequent Tether mints. The most recent one before this occurred on June 9, when Tether minted another $1 billion on the network.

The move coincided with growing activity on Tron. According to CryptoOnchain, the 50-day and 100-day moving averages of active addresses reached their highest levels to date. At the same time, the network recorded 30% more transactions compared to February.

While USDT mints have happened before, they suggest that Tether anticipates increased stablecoin demand on the Tron network. Combined with Tron’s recent public listing announcement, the developments paint a bullish narrative for the token.

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What’s next for Tron’s price?

Tron quickly bounced back after testing the support at $0.26, which coincided with the high-timeframe support. However, the latest dip also broke the trend where Tron achieved higher highs and lower lows. Still, the overall structure remains strong, with a potential path to $0.31.

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Justin Sun’s company, Tron, which plays a key role in the Tron Network, will soon list on Nasdaq through a reverse merger. Interestingly, the SRM’s public offering was facilitated by Dominari Securities, a company with Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump on the advisory board.

Sun, who once faced charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, now has close ties to Donald Trump’s family. For one, Sun invested at least $97 million in Donald Trump’s memecoin (TRUMP), in a bid to become the biggest holder.

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FTX’s bankruptcy estate is pushing back against a $1.5 billion claim from Three Arrows Capital, arguing the failed hedge fund is trying to recover losses from its risky bets.

In a 94-page objection filed June 20 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware, lawyers for the FTX Recovery Trust asked the judge to fully disallow 3AC’s claim, calling it “illogical and baseless.”

The dispute centers on how much crypto 3AC actually held on FTX when both firms collapsed in mid-to-late 2022. The hedge fund claims its account balance was nearly $1.6 billion, but FTX says the net value was just $284 million, after subtracting $733 million in margin debt.

The filing argues that 3AC has ignored its liabilities and now wants other creditors to cover losses from a heavily leveraged position. “FTX creditors should not be a backstop for 3AC’s failed trades,” the estate wrote.

Most of the $284 million evaporated over two days in June 2022 as crypto prices fell. Of that amount, $222 million was lost to market declines, and another $60 million was withdrawn by 3AC itself. FTX says it only liquidated $82 million, fully allowed under contract terms, and that doing so helped prevent the account from turning negative.

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3AC’s claim, which initially stood at $120 million in mid-2023, was expanded to $1.53 billion in November 2024. The hedge fund’s liquidators allege FTX breached its duties and delayed disclosing key information about the liquidations. Chief Judge John Dorsey previously ruled in their favor on discovery issues, but the overall claim remains under review.

FTX says the liquidation was not a seizure of assets but a contractual step that converted volatile crypto into U.S. dollars. That shift, they argue, preserved value for 3AC rather than destroying it.

The estate also disputes how 3AC calculated its numbers, saying the fund relied on inflated balances and ignored offsets. At its peak, 3AC’s balance showed $1.02 billion in crypto, not $1.59 billion, and owed $733 million, not $1.3 billion, according to the objection.

If the judge agrees with FTX, 3AC’s claim would likely be denied entirely or reduced to an unsecured claim, entitling it to only a small recovery. A reply from 3AC is due by July 11, and a court hearing is scheduled for Aug. 12.

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Status has held a constant bull trend despite many altcoins dumping to new lows. It has pumped almost 100% this week, and many still believe there is more upside. Is that the case, or is a retracement due?

Let’s find that out in detail in this Status price prediction.

Table of Contents

What is Status?

Status  price prediction

Status  coin price prediction: short-term outlook

Status  price prediction 2025

Status  price prediction 2030

Since its launch, Status (SNT) has reached an all-time high of $0.7386, followed by a 1412% price drop. At the time of writing, it is currently trading at $0.03934 and closing in on its previous monthly price of $0.05708.

SNT 1D chart | source: crypto.news

In this article, we’ll discuss SNT price prediction by giving you its short-term and long-term price forecasts and exploring whether this token can continue its bullish run.

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What is Status?

Status falls into the category of desktop and mobile operating systems, as well as a decentralized browser with a messaging feature.  As a result, Status lets you communicate with a network from anywhere at any time.  It was first made available in June of 2017.

You can access all Ethereum decentralized applications, or DApps, from an app that is installed on your smartphone or tablet, thanks to this light client Ethereum (ETH) node.  This implies that users can access decentralized apps, such as a cryptocurrency wallet, and send encrypted communications through the Status interface with ease.

Now let’s discuss SNT price prediction for this year and in the coming years as well. 

Status  price prediction

What can be a realistic projection for the SNT token? Let’s dive into the SNT price prediction for 2025 and 2030.

Status  coin price prediction: short-term outlook

According to CoinCodex’s Status price prediction for the near future, the token is projected to rise by 17.27% and reach $0.058215 by July 19, 2025.

As of June. 20th, 2025, the overall sentiment of the SNT price outlook is bullish, with 25 technical analysis indicators showing bullish signals, 4 indicating bearish trends, and 6 indicators showing neutral forecasts.

Status  price prediction 2025

For the remaining months of 2025, DigitalCoinPrice predicts that the SNT token’s price could fluctuate between $0.0454 and $0.11, and may likely hold a yearly average of $0.11.

CoinCodex projects that the SNT token can trade in the price channel of $0.04964 and  $0.058246 in 2025.

While the general sentiment in the financial markets is that 2025 will be the year of the bull, it is important to understand that this prediction also has a chance of being wrong. BTC has already breached the $100k mark, and there is a possibility that it may be at the top of this bull cycle. Hence, it is advised to do your research before investing in SNT or any other cryptocurrency with the hopes of gaining on your investment in 2025.

Status  price prediction 2030

As per CoinCodex’s Status crypto price prediction for 2030, SNT’s price could vary between $0.086751 and $0.09243.

DigitalCoinPrice expects that SNT’s price could climb to $0.24 or $0.28 by the end of 2030.

Before trusting any source that is trying to predict the SNT price prediction for 2030, you should understand that it is a cryptocurrency and, like all other tokens, the SNT  token’s price can be highly volatile. 

2030 is five years away, and many cryptocurrencies can become obsolete in that time. This is why it is hard to give a realistic price prediction for any token, including SNT. A great way for SNT to survive these five years and continue its ascent in the crypto market is to continue building its blockchain technology and partner with key players in the digital crypto space. You should research and keep yourself updated with the latest developments in the upcoming years to make an informed investment decision in the SNT token.

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Is Status a good investment?

Before investing in any cryptocurrency, including SNT, please identify and understand the inherent risks that can come due to market volatility. Additionally, it is worth noting that the sentiment in the cryptocurrency market can change rapidly, and a token that was once considered a future investment may also be delisted from major exchanges. Hence, it is advisable to do your research on the token’s fundamentals before having any price expectations for the future of the SNT token. 

Will Status go up or down?

Cryptocurrencies in general experience rapid price swings that are directly driven by market sentiments, community engagement, events like token burns, and so on. 

While it is challenging to predict the exact value of the SNT token, it is essential to watch for potential buying factors that may include new partnerships, increased token holders, or viral campaigns.  

It is also vital that you rely on financial experts and consult them for Status  price prediction, but even after all that, you should remain cautious, as no one can accurately predict how high or low SNT can go. 

Should I invest in Status?

Before investing in any cryptocurrency or relying on a Status price forecast, please identify and understand the inherent risks associated with market volatility. Also, it should be noted that cryptocurrencies in general are a highly speculative investment, and their success not only relies on market volatility but also on the constant and sustainable growth of their community. Hence, it is advisable to do your research on the token’s fundamentals, which may very well decide the future of the SNT token. 

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.

Dogecoin is at a critical juncture as DOGE price hovers just above key support within a descending triangle, with bearish momentum suggesting a potential breakdown to $0.145.

Dogecoin (DOGE) price has formed a descending triangle pattern on the daily chart, with price action compressing toward the apex. The descending triangle is a bearish continuation pattern and it has formed in a broader downtrend as evident by the price trading well below 200 SMA (~$0.248).

The relatively flat immediate horizontal support zone is around $0.165–$0.17. The price has bounced several times from this support and is currently retesting it again, with small-bodied candles forming just above it, confluent with a broader support zone defined by the lower boundary of the descending triangle.

This means that Dogecoin price is nearing a potential breaking point. A break below this support would confirm a bearish breakdown from the descending triangle pattern, potentially triggering increased selling pressure.

Source: TradingView

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If the memecoin‘s price closes below the $0.165 level, it could open the door for a move toward the next significant support around $0.145, as defined by the previous demand zone within the triangle.

However, as long as the $0.165–$0.17 zone holds, there’s still a chance for a range-bound bounce. That said, the broader bias remains bearish unless the descending triangle pattern is invalidated by a breakout above the descending trendline resistance with a daily close above it.

From an indicators standpoint, the bearish scenario appears more likely at this stage. The price is trading well below both short-term 20-day EMA and long-term 200-day SMA, both of which are trending downward. RSI hovers around 36, approaching oversold levels. The MACD also remains in negative territory, with the signal line above the MACD line and no bullish crossover in sight.

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Ethereum is witnessing a renewed wave of accumulation from institutional investors and smart money wallets.

As of writing, Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $2,508, representing a gain of over 70% from its year-to-date low. Its market cap stood above $300 billion.

While ETH remains 32% below its 2025 peak, analysts suggest it could be approaching a significant breakout.

According to pseudo-anonymous analyst Crypto GEMs, who has over 422,000 followers on social media, Ethereum appears to have reentered a multi-week parallel channel on the daily chart.

Source: X/cryptogems555

The structure resembles a similar pattern from earlier this year, which preceded an 80% rally within a month. If ETH replicates that trajectory, a move toward the $5,000 level could materialize by year-end.

Technical indicators appear to support this outlook. Ethereum is on the verge of forming a golden cross, with its 50-day simple moving average close to crossing above the 200-day SMA, a historically bullish signal. 

ETH price, 50-day and 200-day SMA chart — June 20 | Source: crypto.news

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In addition, ETH recently bounced cleanly off its 50-day EMA and is consolidating at the lower boundary of a broadening wedge pattern, a structure that often precedes upward breakouts.

ETH 50-day EMA chart — June 20 | Source: crypto.news

Should bullish momentum continue, the next upside target lies near the $3,500 level, which aligns with the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement and serves as a key psychological resistance. 

A confirmed breakout above that level could pave the way for a rally up to $5,000, in line with the analyst’s projections.

Multiple catalysts appear to be aligning in support of this outlook. Spot Ether ETFs have regained traction among institutional players. Data from SoSoValue indicates that these products have seen $860 million in net inflows so far in June, a 52% increase from May.

One of the most notable contributors to this demand is BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, which has accumulated over $750 million worth of ETH since the beginning of June.

BlackRock has not sold any of its holdings during this accumulation phase, which is a sign of strong institutional conviction in Ethereum’s long-term value.

Further, large holders controlling between 1,000 and 10,000 ETH have ramped up accumulation, marking the highest net position increase in months despite market turbulence.

GM guys! Seems like the $ETH whales don’t care about the market shakeouts. They keep adding non stop 👀 pic.twitter.com/PcFd8B57pw

— Crypto Rand (@crypto_rand) June 20, 2025

On-chain signals also reinforce the bullish sentiment. Data from Santiment shows that new wallet creation on the Ethereum network has surged, with between 800,000 and 1 million new addresses being created weekly. 

This marks a notable rise compared to the 560,000–670,000 range seen during the same period last year. Santiment attributes this growth to improved network utility and broader ecosystem engagement.

All this could continue to strengthen Ethereum’s underlying market structure, paving the way for a potential breakout.

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.

Alchemy Pay has unveiled plans to launch a new blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin payments.

According to a June 19 announcement from Alchemy Pay (ACH), the company plans to launch Alchemy Chain, a blockchain purpose-built for stablecoin payments, in the fourth quarter of 2025. The new network will facilitate smooth exchanges between local and international fiat-backed stablecoins.

With #stablecoin regulation gaining global momentum, #AlchemyPay will launch #AlchemyChain, a stablecoin-focused blockchain in Q4, and planning for a stablecoin launch in the future. We are ready to lead as a global & local stablecoin exchange hub. Read our article for… pic.twitter.com/pfzQAE3oDu

— Alchemy Pay|$ACH: Fiat-Crypto Payment Gateway (@AlchemyPay) June 19, 2025

The move comes as momentum builds behind stablecoin regulation in major markets. In the U.S., the GENIUS Act was passed on June 18, creating the country’s first comprehensive legal framework for fiat-backed stablecoins. Similar steps have been taken in Hong Kong, Japan, and the European Union, all of which are establishing licensing regimes, reserve standards, and clearer compliance rules for issuers. 

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Based on these developments, stablecoins are no longer viewed as experimental tools but as regulated financial infrastructure. Alchemy Pay’s blockchain will serve as a central exchange hub for stablecoins. It will facilitate smooth, permissionless exchanges between jurisdiction-specific tokens like EURC and MBRL and international stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).

The platform’s goal is to aggregate liquidity from various geographical areas while adhering to evolving financial regulations. To support companies, developers, and payment providers, it will offer API integrations. The network’s transaction fees will be paid using Alchemy Pay’s native ACH token.

Soon after the mainnet launch of Alchemy Chain, the company also plans to issue its own stablecoin. This would help it increase its involvement in the developing stablecoin market, where its current fiat-crypto gateway services are already available in 173 countries and accept more than 300 local payment methods.

The launch builds on several recent developments that reinforce Alchemy Pay’s focus on regulated digital finance. On June 18, it partnered with Ripple to offer fiat on-ramps for Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD. 

Just weeks earlier, it integrated BitGo-backed USD1 stablecoin and joined the xStocks Alliance to enable fiat-based access to tokenized stocks and exchange-traded finds. Alchemy Pay has also continued to expand its U.S. regulatory footprint, recently obtaining its ninth Money Transmitter License in Arizona.

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