📉 Tokenized gold trading has reached a two-year high, exceeding $1 billion. Investors are seeking safe assets amid global uncertainty caused by Trump's tariffs.
- Since February, interest in tokenized gold has sharply increased. - PAXG trading volume increased by 900%, XAUT by 300%, KAU by 83,000%. - Gold has outperformed Bitcoin, rising 18% since the beginning of the year.
Tokenized gold is becoming a popular diversification tool.
📉 sUSD, the stablecoin of Synthetix, has fallen to $0.83, its lowest level in five years. The stability of sUSD depends on the value of SNX, raising concerns about a "death spiral" similar to TerraUSD. Although there is $30 million in reserve to prevent a crash, volatility continues. Synthetix founder Kain Warwick is confident in the recovery mechanisms, but the transitional period brings instability.
📉 XRP is back in the spotlight! Despite a recent drop of 46%, 81.6% of XRP supply is still in profit. However, Korean traders are pessimistic, with 62% selling on XRP/KRW. The price fell to $1.61 but has recovered to $2. Nevertheless, the market structure remains bearish, and further declines are possible. XRP may close the day below the 200-day average, which predicts a period of correction.
- The price of ETH has fallen below $1,500, and technical indicators suggest a possible further decline. - The realized price of ETH is below the current price, which historically indicates a bearish trend. - Investors are losing interest: outflows from Ethereum ETFs exceeded $94 million over two weeks. - Activity on the Ethereum network is declining, with competitors like Solana and Tron gaining momentum.
Magic Eden acquires the Slingshot app to expand its capabilities beyond NFTs, despite the downturn in the market. 🎢 Now supporting over 8 million tokens across all major blockchains. While other NFT marketplaces are shutting down, Magic Eden hopes to attract users from centralized exchanges to more crypto-native platforms. However, NFT sales volumes continue to decline in 2025.
🇺🇦 Ukraine plans to tax crypto transactions up to 23%! But don't worry, crypto-to-crypto trades and stablecoins are still off the table. NSSMC proposes an 18% tax plus a 5% military levy. 🤔 This may affect the market, but stability in Europe and Singapore inspires hope. What do you think, will this help small investors?
Global trade tensions shake the crypto markets, but may accelerate institutional adoption of crypto, experts believe. 📉 Since April, after Trump announced tariffs on imports, cryptocurrencies have experienced double-digit price fluctuations. However, economic uncertainty may increase interest in digital assets as a diversification strategy. DeFi protocols could benefit from this situation by offering neutral, borderless alternatives.
📉 Bitcoin is experiencing a correction period, and the futures market shows possible price cooling. Open interest has fallen by 28%, which may cause short-term volatility. Analysts believe that BTC has already undergone 75-80% of the correction, but further decline to $70K is possible. In conditions of uncertainty, Bitcoin may be undervalued for long-term investors.
🚨 American securities laws are struggling with digital assets. During hearings in Congress, Rodrigo Seira from Cooley LLP stated that crypto companies are unsuccessfully trying to comply with SEC requirements.
- Registering tokens as securities requires significant resources and leads to uncertainty. - Congress is trying to fix the situation by promoting laws on stablecoins and digital assets.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is intensifying warnings about stablecoins pegged to the US dollar. Board member Piero Cipollone emphasizes the necessity of a digital euro to maintain Europe's monetary sovereignty. He believes that excessive dependence on foreign providers threatens financial stability. 🤔 Despite the ECB's efforts, the digital euro is met with skepticism among Europeans.
Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) sparks debate at Paris Blockchain Week 2025. 🌐 Most experts predict growth to $30 trillion, but Michael Sonnenstein from Securitize doubts this. He believes that existing systems for traditional assets work well and not everything should be tokenized. This is especially true for real estate, where he sees issues with representing ownership rights through tokens.
🇹🇭 Thailand strengthens the fight against online crimes in the field of digital assets! New amendments to the laws tighten measures against crypto mules and restrict foreign P2P platforms. Fines up to $8,700 and prison terms of up to 3 years. Regulators demand joint responsibility from banks and social networks for cybercrimes. These steps may affect the market, but the authorities are also interested in the growth of crypto adoption.
🚨 Attention, crypto developers! The UK FCA plans to expand regulation of crypto activities by 2026. This is more than just a fight against money laundering. The focus is on stablecoins, payments, lending, and exchanges. Even if you are not in the UK, you cannot ignore this. Global rules may become the standard. Prepare in advance so you don't have to rewrite code in a hurry.
Ethereum is once again in the shadow of Bitcoin! 🌑
- Since the launch of ETH in 2015, it has outperformed BTC only 15% of the time. Analysts note that Bitcoin has dominated for the last five years. - ETH/BTC has fallen to a five-year low of 0.018, raising concerns among Ethereum supporters. - Despite the increase in addresses on layer two networks, many ETH investors are currently at a loss.
📉 The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warns: the crypto industry may threaten the stability of traditional finance. Although crypto assets account for only 1% of global financial assets, their connection to traditional markets is rapidly growing. In the US, cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular, but the EU remains cautious. MiCA is an important step, but additional measures are needed to mitigate risks.
Trump and his tariffs are back in action! 😅 New duties may reduce demand for mining equipment in the USA, which will lead to a decrease in prices for devices in other countries. This is an opportunity for international miners to increase their share in Bitcoin's hash rate. However, American miners are concerned: even the cancellation of tariffs won't restore confidence in stability. Bitcoin has already lost 4% in 24 hours, and the path to expansion in the USA has become "steep and uncertain."
Ethereum (ETH) is back in the spotlight! 🔍 After a 65% drop over the last three months, the Ethereum token shows signs of a bullish trend exhausting. Investors are wondering: is the market bottom approaching?
- ETH fractals indicate a possible drop to $1,000. - The NUPL indicator is in the "capitulation" zone, which previously preceded market lows.
Pi Network still hasn't made it to Binance, despite community support and 2 million votes. 📉 Reasons? Blockchain compatibility issues, lack of transparency, and regulatory risks. The price of Pi has dropped 80% from its peak, and although the token is traded on OKX and Bitget, it struggles to gain momentum without Binance. The Pi team is working on transparency, but will it be enough to convince top exchanges? The question remains open.
📉 Developer activity in the crypto industry has fallen by 38.6% over the year, according to data from Artemis Terminal. The community is calling for creator-focused developments rather than meme coins. Contributor Binji Pande is optimistic, believing that attention has shifted and incentives have dried up. It is essential to support developers and create products that users truly need.
🚨 Attention, crypto enthusiasts! The MEV bot lost 116.7 ETH (about $180,000) due to a vulnerability in the access control system. A hacker exploited a weakness and exchanged ETH for a fake token. The owner offered a reward and strengthened security. Be cautious: the number of fake MEV bot guides is increasing in the network. Check sources to avoid becoming a victim of scammers!