Here is a summary of the latest crypto news today (June 8, 2025):
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๐ฅ Alex Protocol Hacked
The DeFi platform Alex Protocol on the Stacks blockchain experienced an exploit on June 6, resulting in a loss of $8.3 million. The attacker exploited a gap in the self-listing verification system to withdraw liquidity from several asset pools.
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๐ XRP & Ripple Approaching a Critical Point
XRP saw an increase of 3.16% on June 6, as hopes for ETF approval grew.
A round table with the SEC is scheduled for June 9, which could influence the RippleโSEC settlement. If successful, XRP could soar past $2.20 โ $2.65โ$3.
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๐ถ Dogecoin Almost Reaches 8 Million Holders
The meme token Dogecoin (DOGE) is now nearing 8 million holders, a significant milestone reflecting growing mass adoption.
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๐๏ธ $TRUMP Memecoin Explodes
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has acquired a majority stake in the $TRUMP memecoin. The market capitalization of this coin is approaching $2 billion, with a daily volume of approximately $796 million.
Additionally, other reports state that Donald Trump has made $1.2 billion from crypto in the last 9 months, driven by $TRUMP and other related tokens.
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๐ฆ Brexit Regulations and Gemini IPO Awaited
Britain will lift the ban on crypto ETNs for retail investors as part of efforts to strengthen the domestic digital asset industry.
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini (Winklevoss) has confidentially filed documents with the SEC for an IPO in the U.S., following Circle's success on the NYSE.
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๐ Macro Issues & Trends
The Eurasia Review report indicates that climate change is contributing to volatility in the crypto market due to cost aspects and other external factors.
Technology companies such as Apple, X (Twitter), Airbnb, and Google are now exploring the integration of stablecoins into their payment systems, as the capitalization of stablecoins is nearing $250 billion.
