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- *North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Projects*: North Korean hackers are using a new Mac exploit to target crypto projects, bypassing Apple's memory protections and deploying an infostealer payload to target crypto wallets.

- *Ripple Applies for US Banking License*: Ripple has applied for a US banking license, joining the crypto rush for legitimacy and following Circle in looking to be its own bank after Congress moved ahead with a bill to regulate stablecoin issuers.

- *Bitcoin May Reach $116K in July*: Analysts predict Bitcoin may tap $116,000 in July amid a "perfect storm" of macro catalysts, representing a 6.45% jump from Bitcoin's current price.

- *Tether Challenges Circle's Lead on BitPay Payments*: Tether's USDT has challenged Circle's USDC lead on BitPay payments in 2025, with the trend shifting in favor of Tether this year.

- *Crypto Theft Campaign Hits Firefox Users*: Over 40 fake Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets have been used in an ongoing campaign to steal users' wallet credentials ¹ ².

Some notable price movements include ³ ⁴:

- *MOODENG Coin Surges 39%*: MOODENG coin has surged 39% after listing on Upbit, triggering massive trading frenzy.

- *BONK Rises 22%*: BONK has risen 22% due to ETF excitement sparking fresh rally.

- *Bitcoin Nears $110K*: Bitcoin's price has surged to near $110,000, with hopes of a rate cut boosting crypto markets.

Recent developments also include ¹ ² ⁴:

- *First Solana Staking ETF Hits $12M*: The first Solana staking ETF has hit $12 million in its first trading day, overcoming SEC hurdles.

- *Ethereum Community Foundation Forms*: The Ethereum Community Foundation has been launched with a "mandate" for $10,000 ETH, aiming to "do what the Ethereum Foundation won't".