According to Odaily, traders are hedging against the risk of prices falling to the $100,000 mark as geopolitical and economic uncertainties increase in global financial markets. Data shows a surge in demand for put options, which provide downside protection by allowing holders to sell at a specific price, with short-term contracts being particularly prominent. Among options expiring on June 20, those with a strike price of $100,000 have the highest open interest, with a put/call ratio of 1.16, highlighting concerns over a short-term decline. Analysts attribute the market's cautious sentiment to the high uncertainty faced by Federal Reserve policymakers, influenced by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuations in energy prices. Additionally, inflation and labor market risks stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies contribute to this environment. As the Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged for the fourth consecutive time on Wednesday evening, attention will shift to its latest forecasts on economic growth, unemployment, and interest rates.
According to PANews, recent market data indicates that the market valuation of Circle Internet Group (CRCL) is currently reported at $42.154 billion. Additionally, CoinGecko data shows that as of the time of reporting, the circulation of USDC stands at $61.468 billion. This means that Circle's market valuation is approximately 68.5% of the total USDC circulation.
According to Foresight News, PeckShield has reported that Cork Protocol transferred 4,530.59 ETH to a new address, valued at approximately $11.4 million. Previously, Foresight News highlighted that Cyvers detected a smart contract vulnerability worth $12 million, identifying the tokenized risk protocol Cork Protocol as a potential target for exploitation. The attacker exploited the vulnerability, acquiring 3,761.87 wstETH and swiftly converting it into ETH.
According to Odaily, research by Fidelity Digital Assets reveals that the growth rate of Bitcoin's 'ancient supply,' which has remained unmoved for over ten years, now exceeds the daily new production. Since April 2024, an average of 566 BTC has been added daily to the ten-year holding category, surpassing the miners' daily addition of 450 BTC. The proportion of Bitcoin held for over ten years constitutes 17% of the total circulating supply, approximately 3.4 million BTC, valued at $360 billion. Of this, 33% is held by Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, while some Bitcoin may be permanently lost. Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, there was a decrease in the ten-year holding on 10% of trading days, indicating market volatility's impact on long-term holders' behavior. Currently, 27 publicly listed companies hold over 800,000 BTC. Fidelity predicts that if companies with 1,000 BTC or more continue to retain Bitcoin on their balance sheets, the 'ancient' Bitcoin supply could exceed 30% of the circulating supply by 2035.
According to PANews, Hong Kong Financial Group, Ed Financial, has announced its commitment to supporting the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission's policy aimed at enhancing market liquidity. The group plans to expand its services related to Real World Assets (RWA) to foster deeper integration between virtual assets and traditional finance. Ed Financial is actively involved in research and development, with the goal of launching distribution and market-making services for RWA products, including real estate, bonds, and other tangible assets, in the near future. This initiative is expected to inject new momentum into the market.
According to Odaily, Purpose Investments Inc., a digital asset ETF management company, has announced that it will waive the management fees for its Purpose XRP ETF until February 1, 2026. This ETF is currently the only one offering Canadian dollar-hedged units for XRP. Previously, the management fee was set at 0.89%.
According to PANews, Ondo Finance has announced the formation of the Global Markets Alliance, collaborating with organizations such as Solana Foundation, BitGo, 1inch, and Trust Wallet. The alliance aims to facilitate the on-chain integration of real-world assets (RWA) and establish standards for the interoperability, compliance, and liquidity of tokenized securities. This initiative will support Ondo's upcoming Global Markets platform, which will provide non-U.S. users with on-chain access to assets like U.S. stocks, ETFs, and funds. The platform is considered a crucial infrastructure for what is being termed 'Wall Street 2.0.'
According to PANews, Nobitex reported on June 18 that its technical team detected unauthorized access to some notification infrastructure and hot wallets earlier that morning. In response, the platform immediately revoked all access permissions and initiated a comprehensive investigation by its internal security team. The official statement assured users that their assets are securely stored according to cold storage standards and remain unaffected by the incident, which only impacted a portion of the hot wallet assets. Due to temporary security measures, Nobitex's customer support is currently inaccessible, but efforts are underway to restore communication through alternative channels. Previously, ZachXBT suggested that the Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex might have experienced a hacking incident.
According to Foresight News, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies are influencing the global cryptocurrency supply chain. Three major Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers from China—Bitmain, Canaan Creative, and MicroBT—are establishing manufacturing bases in the United States. This strategic move aims to shield them from the impact of tariffs. Bitmain began producing mining machines in the U.S. in December of last year. Meanwhile, Canaan Creative is currently conducting pilot production, and MicroBT is actively advancing its localization strategy in the U.S. These efforts reflect a broader trend among Chinese companies to mitigate the effects of trade tensions by expanding their operations in the United States.
According to Foresight News, U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies are influencing the global cryptocurrency supply chain. Three major Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers from China—Bitmain, Canaan Creative, and MicroBT—are establishing manufacturing bases in the United States. This strategic move aims to shield them from the impact of tariffs. Bitmain began producing mining machines in the U.S. in December of last year. Meanwhile, Canaan Creative is currently conducting pilot production, and MicroBT is actively advancing its localization strategy in the U.S. These efforts reflect a broader trend among Chinese companies to mitigate the effects of trade tensions by expanding their operations in the United States. $USDC
According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a significant transaction was observed involving a whale selling 2.69 million ONDO tokens at a price of $0.788 each. The sale resulted in an exchange for 2.13 million USDT. The whale held these tokens for approximately 2.5 months, earning a profit of $123,000.
According to PANews, Tron's 'MicroStrategy' (SRM) has reported a trading volume exceeding that of Alibaba and Tencent, with figures reaching $1.19 billion and $700 million, respectively. This announcement was made by Sun Yuchen on the X platform. Previously, it was reported that Tron plans to achieve a public listing through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment.
According to BlockBeats, cryptocurrency analyst Willy Woo recently shared insights on Bitcoin's market status. Woo's risk model, which assesses the decline in Bitcoin liquidity, indicates that Bitcoin is in the late stages of a bull market. Despite this, there is still room for price growth. Woo anticipates that Bitcoin may enter a bear market once global macroeconomic conditions shift. $BTC
According to Odaily, data from CryptoQuant analyst Onchain School reveals that since June 2025, more than 500,000 ETH have been newly staked, pushing the total staked amount on the Ethereum network past 35 million ETH for the first time, marking a historic high. Concurrently, the total holdings in 'accumulation addresses,' which have never sold ETH, have also reached a record 22.8 million ETH.
According to BlockBeats, Bank of America has identified Bitcoin as one of the greatest innovations of the past millennium. The financial institution has compared the cryptocurrency's impact to that of the internet and electric vehicles, highlighting its significance in shaping modern technology and finance.
According to PANews, Hong Kong-listed company MemeStrategy has announced the acquisition of 2,440 Solana (SOL) tokens in the open market, with the transaction valued at approximately HKD 2.9075 million. The funds for this purchase were sourced internally. The company highlighted Solana's key value in decentralized applications, DeFi infrastructure, and Web3 innovation. Recently, the company rebranded to 'MEMESTRATEGY,' while retaining its stock code '2440,' signaling a strategic shift towards the crypto and Web3 sectors. Following the announcement, MemeStrategy's (HK2440) stock price rose by about 21%, currently trading at HKD 2.42 per share. Previously, it was reported that 9GAG's co-founder completed the acquisition of Hong Kong-listed company Hypebeast Technology Holdings, with plans to rename it MemeStrategy and incorporate Bitcoin into its strategy.
According to ShibDaily, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, predicts that stablecoins will soon attract as much developer interest as the iPhone did, marking a significant shift in digital finance innovation. Following Circle's listing on the New York Stock Exchange, Allaire shared his insights on stablecoins in a post on X, responding to a16z Crypto partner Sam Broner. Broner argued that stablecoins enhance competition within the financial system. Allaire described stablecoins as "the highest utility form of money ever created," suggesting that the potential of programmable digital dollars on the Internet is yet to be fully realized, akin to the early days of programmable mobile devices. Broner highlighted that technological advancements have reduced the costs of developing fintech applications, allowing more individuals to create financial products. This increased accessibility, he argued, fosters competition, leading to better pricing, user experience, and broader financial inclusion. He emphasized that "permissionless programmability" will transform the market. The comments from Allaire and Broner coincide with reports that major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are considering issuing their own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoins for customer use. Additionally, Shopify plans to integrate Circle's USDC stablecoin into its payment system, with completion expected by the end of 2025.
According to Foresight News, a recent report by CoinShares reveals that digital asset investment products saw a net inflow of $1.9 billion last week, marking the ninth consecutive week of inflows. This brings the total inflow for the year to a record $13.2 billion. Bitcoin led the inflows with $1.3 billion, reversing the minor outflows observed over the previous two weeks. Ethereum also experienced significant inflows, recording $583 million, the highest since February, bringing its total inflow to $2 billion, which constitutes 14% of the total assets under management. Additionally, XRP and Sui attracted $11.8 million and $3.5 million, respectively, contributing to the overall positive trend in digital asset investments.
According to BlockBeats, CryptoQuant has announced that it is the first company to track SharpLink Gaming's investment portfolio on the blockchain. On June 13, SharpLink Gaming, a publicly traded company often referred to as the 'Ethereum version of MicroStrategy,' revealed its purchase of 176,271 ETH for $463 million. This acquisition makes SharpLink Gaming the largest holder of Ethereum among publicly listed companies.
According to ShibDaily, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social, has successfully navigated a significant regulatory milestone with the approval of its $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury plan by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A filing dated June 13 revealed that the SEC has declared effective TMTG’s S-3 registration statement, initially submitted on June 6. This registration encompasses approximately 56 million shares, along with an additional 29 million shares linked to convertible notes. These shares are part of TMTG's broader equity and debt arrangements involving around 50 investors, expected to generate roughly $2.3 billion in proceeds