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XRP has been consolidating for nearly 200 days within a $1.90–$2.90 range following a 500% surge in November 2024, leaving traders uncertain about its next move. While the market remains indecisive, many analysts lean toward a bullish breakout, drawing parallels to a 2017 fractal that preceded a 1,300% rally to $3.40. Current chart patterns, including a symmetrical triangle, suggest potential upside targets between $3.70 and $10, with some optimistic projections reaching $25–$27, especially if driven by factors like ETF developments. Long-term analysis highlights a nearly seven-year consolidation, potentially setting the stage for a significant move. However, bearish risks remain, with an inverse cup-and-handle pattern indicating a possible decline to $1.33 if support levels fail. Analysts emphasize the neutral nature of current patterns, noting that XRP’s direction hinges on whether bulls or bears gain control.
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In the article "Crypto's true revolution is about humanity, not technology," Badi Sudhakaran argues that cryptocurrency's real value lies in restoring dignity and agency to those marginalized by traditional finance. Beyond technology and speculation, crypto offers a path to financial inclusion through education, prompting individuals to question the nature of money and inflation. This knowledge empowers users, as seen in examples like a grandmother in rural India using a crypto wallet with understanding, or a Johannesburg entrepreneur joining the global economy. However, challenges persist, including speculative hype, technical jargon, and profit-driven motives that risk excluding the vulnerable. Sudhakaran emphasizes the need for human-first systems, advocating for platforms designed with cultural and personal insights rather than just technical prowess. Community-led initiatives often outperform formal training by embedding education in local contexts, fostering dignity and respect. Ultimately, the crypto industry must prioritize accessibility, education, and protection over speed and profit to ensure it serves everyone, embodying values of knowledge, dignity, and connection rather than benefiting only a privileged few.
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Bitcoin’s future price movement remains uncertain as crypto users are split on whether it will rise to $114,000 or fall to $94,000, according to a recent X poll by analyst Matthew Hyland with over 1,300 votes. Currently trading at $104,522, Bitcoin could see a 10% decline or a 9% gain to a new all-time high. The cryptocurrency has been trading sideways, impacted by geopolitical tensions, including Israel’s airstrikes on Iran and threats from US President Donald Trump, which recently pushed Bitcoin down to $103,000. This uncertainty is reflected in the Crypto Fear & Greed Index dropping to “Neutral” at 54/100. Broader financial markets, like the S&P 500, are also flat, while Bitcoin ETFs continue to see inflows of $388.3 million. Analysts remain divided on Bitcoin’s long-term outlook, with predictions ranging from $130,000–$135,000 in Q3 to $250,000 by year-end, though bear market concerns persist.
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North Korean hackers, linked to the group "Famous Chollima" or "Wagemole," are targeting cryptocurrency and blockchain professionals with a new Python-based malware named "PylangGhost," according to a Cisco Talos report. The attackers deploy social engineering tactics through fake job websites impersonating reputable firms like Coinbase and Uniswap, primarily focusing on individuals in India. Victims are lured into multi-step processes involving fake interviews and skill tests, during which they are tricked into executing malicious commands, compromising their devices. PylangGhost, a variant of the earlier GolangGhost, can steal credentials from over 80 browser extensions, including crypto wallets like MetaMask and password managers. Beyond credential theft, the malware supports remote access, file management, and data collection, posing a significant threat to infected systems. This is not the first instance of such tactics, as similar fake job lures were linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit heist in April. The ongoing campaign highlights the persistent and evolving threat of North Korean cyber actors targeting the crypto industry.
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The article explores the unexpected intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), despite the underwhelming performance of AI-specific cryptocurrencies in 2025, which have declined by 40% to 60%. While Bitcoin wasn't created with AI in mind, billionaire Michael Saylor argues that its characteristics, such as divisibility into Satoshis and the high-speed Bitcoin Lightning Network, make it ideal for the micro-transactions AI agents will require. Saylor sees AI as a "demand driver" for Bitcoin, a view echoed by Cathie Wood of Ark Invest, who envisions Bitcoin as "the currency for AI." However, challenges remain, including Bitcoin's limited transaction capacity on its core blockchain, necessitating solutions like the Lightning Network. Meanwhile, other AI cryptos, even those with significant market caps, have performed poorly, with top performer Bittensor down 17%. The article suggests that until other cryptocurrencies integrate meaningfully into the AI narrative, Bitcoin remains the most promising AI-related crypto investment, hiding in plain sight as a potential millionaire-maker.
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This article compares Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP as potential "millionaire-maker" cryptocurrencies, evaluating their investment prospects. Bitcoin, often dubbed digital gold, benefits from a fixed supply of 21 million coins, ensuring scarcity and resistance to inflation, with recent demand evidenced by $7.1 billion in crypto fund inflows, largely into Bitcoin ETFs. However, turning a small investment into millions would require an unrealistic market cap of $210 trillion. XRP, backed by Ripple, focuses on utility, enabling near-free global money transfers and targeting institutional investors with features like automated market makers and the RLUSD stablecoin. Despite its potential, XRP faces risks from Ripple’s business decisions and regulatory challenges. While both coins could build wealth over time through consistent investment, Bitcoin’s path to significant gains appears clearer due to its scarcity-driven demand, whereas XRP’s success hinges on broader adoption and complex ecosystem growth. Neither is a quick path to riches, but Bitcoin is seen as the more reliable long-term bet.
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South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is launching an investigation into the transaction fees charged by local cryptocurrency exchanges, aiming to lower trading costs for users, as reported by Herald Economy. This initiative aligns with the pro-crypto stance of newly elected President Lee Jae-myung, who pledged during his campaign to reduce fees to support young traders. The FSC will survey domestic platforms to evaluate their fee structures, charging methods, and collected amounts, comparing them to international standards to determine if they impose an excessive burden on consumers. While no specific target commission rate has been established, the FSC intends to develop policy standards based on this comparative analysis and user preferences. The investigation was announced during a policy briefing before the State Affairs Planning Committee, part of the presidential transition team for Lee’s administration. This move reflects South Korea’s broader effort to create a more user-friendly crypto trading environment amidst growing interest in digital assets.
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Crypto markets faced further declines on Thursday as major cryptocurrencies like XRP, Cardano’s ADA, and Solana’s SOL dropped over 1% in 24 hours, while dogecoin fell 10% for the week, erasing June gains. Ether also lost 0.7%, reversing earlier progress. The downturn coincides with heightened fears of conflict in the Middle East and a strengthening dollar. Despite the slump, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs attracted $389 million in inflows on Wednesday, and spot ETH ETFs saw $19 million in positive flows. Meanwhile, U.S. officials are reportedly considering a strike on Iran, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that tariffs and global tensions could worsen inflation, impacting consumers directly. With rates unchanged, the Fed seeks more data before cuts, adding to market uncertainty. Altcoins, seen as riskier, are often first to be sold off during macroeconomic stress. Bitcoin, up 13% year-to-date due to ETF inflows and dollar weakness, remains stuck in a range, neither reacting to risk appetite nor surging like gold amid conflict, according to FxPro analyst Alex Kuptsikevich.
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Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is staging a notable comeback, surging 30% in the last 90 days after underperforming in 2023 and 2024. Four key catalysts suggest this rally could be the start of a longer-term trend. First, cooling inflation at 2.4% and potential Federal Reserve rate cuts are creating a favorable macro environment for riskier assets like crypto. Second, institutional investors are pouring in, with $205 million flowing into Ethereum products in a single week in May and nearly $900 million over 16 days by mid-June, signaling long-term commitment. Third, the Pectra upgrade, set for late 2025, promises to enhance user experience, security, and cost stability, likely driving demand. Lastly, staking has hit a record 34.6 million coins (29% of supply), locking up supply and supporting price growth as investors prioritize yield. While risks like macro shocks or upgrade issues remain, Ethereum’s outlook appears stronger than it has in months, bolstered by easing inflation, institutional backing, technological advancements, and staking trends.
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Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT, which dominate over 99% of the global Bitcoin mining ASIC market, are establishing production facilities in the US to evade steep tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese imports, currently at 25% after previously surpassing 100%. According to a Reuters report, this strategic shift aims to mitigate the economic burden of these tariffs amid a thriving US Bitcoin industry. A University of Cambridge study highlights the market's oligopolistic structure, with Bitmain leading at 82%, followed by MicroBT at 15%, and Canaan at 2%. However, geopolitical tensions and tariffs could dampen US demand for mining rigs, potentially pushing surplus inventory to cheaper foreign markets, as noted by Hashlabs Mining CEO Jaran Mellerud. Additionally, Bitmain has faced US customs challenges, including a seizure of 10,000 ASICs in late 2024 due to ties with a sanctioned Chinese firm, resolved only in March. The move to US production raises questions about cost competitiveness compared to China, while the broader impact of geopolitics on Bitcoin mining continues to unfold.
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Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon, has assumed sole leadership as CEO of the Polygon Foundation, dissolving the board to address inefficiencies and bring clear direction to the Ethereum scaling project. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Nailwal explained that this shift is crucial for Polygon’s relevance in a maturing crypto ecosystem. The network will phase out its underperforming zkEVM chain by 2026, focusing instead on real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoin payments through Polygon PoS, while using AggLayer to pursue blockchain interoperability. Despite claiming financial stability, Polygon faces challenges with zkEVM’s declining assets and negative revenue, alongside a significant drop in POL’s market cap from $20 billion to $1.7 billion. Nailwal’s “Gigagas” roadmap aims to scale Polygon to 100,000 transactions per second to compete with modern rivals. His leadership style, rooted in a “servitude mentality” from his upbringing, is evolving from community engagement to prioritizing product excellence, even if it means making unpopular decisions. Community reactions to his takeover are mixed, with some praising his decisive approach and others questioning past strategic missteps. As Polygon refocuses on tangible results and real-world traction, Nailwal sees this as his chance to “go all in,” with the network’s success hinging on meeting ambitious milestones by year-end.
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Robinhood Markets (HOOD) is making waves with its focus on cryptocurrency and robust growth metrics, as highlighted in a recent article on TheStreet. The company's CEO, Vlad Tenev, announced the upcoming "To Catch a Token" event on June 30 in France, marking Robinhood’s first international crypto-focused initiative with promises of groundbreaking reveals. Despite a slight dip in Q1 crypto revenue to $252 million, it still accounts for 43% of transaction revenue, showcasing its significance. May metrics were impressive, with platform assets reaching $255 billion (up 89% year-over-year) and funded customers growing to 25.9 million. Analysts are optimistic, with Mizuho and Goldman Sachs raising price targets to $80 and $82, respectively, driven by strong performance and growth potential in a $600 billion market. Additionally, Robinhood is enhancing its mobile app with tools for simulated options returns and advanced charting. Despite missing an S&P 500 inclusion, the company’s stock has surged over 250% in 2024, bolstered by strategic acquisitions like Bitstamp and a favorable crypto environment under President Trump’s policies. Robinhood continues to position itself as a fintech leader with innovative products and expanding market share.
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ARK Invest, under the leadership of Bitcoin advocate Cathie Wood, has sold nearly $100 million worth of Circle shares in just two days, totaling 642,766 shares, which is 14% of its initial 4.49 million CRCL purchase during Circle’s public launch on June 5. The most recent sale on Tuesday involved 300,108 shares across ARK’s three funds—ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW), and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF)—for $44.7 million, despite a 1.3% drop in Circle’s stock price to $149. This sell-off coincides with positive developments in the stablecoin sector, including the US Senate’s passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill by a 68–30 vote. However, the stock decline persisted. While ARK has significantly reduced its holdings, other major Circle investors like BlackRock have not reported any sales. Circle’s CEO Jeremy Allaire and other executives had planned to sell portions of their stakes during the IPO, but ARK remains the most prominent seller currently. This move comes as Wood continues to express bullish sentiments on Bitcoin, predicting a potential rise to $1.5 million by 2030 due to increasing institutional adoption.
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Bitcoin has demonstrated significant resilience to geopolitical conflicts over the past ten years, often maintaining stability or recovering swiftly after initial price drops, as seen in recent events like the Israel-Iran conflict in June 2025. Despite short-term volatility following the outbreak of wars, such as brief declines after missile strikes or embassy bombings, Bitcoin's price tends to stabilize or even rise over time. Analysts suggest that while it is viewed as a risky asset and may be sold off during immediate uncertainty, long-term factors like inflation from increased fiscal spending and supply-chain issues during conflicts could benefit Bitcoin. Historical data from conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine invasion in 2022, where Bitcoin spiked 16% shortly after, and the Israel-Gaza war in 2023, where it performed strongly, support this trend. However, Bitcoin's response varies based on adoption levels, institutional involvement, and proximity to traditional markets impacted by conflict, with less reaction to underreported internal wars like those in Ethiopia and Myanmar. Overall, while not a definitive hedge against uncertainty, Bitcoin's price dynamics during global tensions highlight its complex role in financial markets.
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Coinbase and Circle saw significant stock surges, with Coinbase (COIN) closing up 16.32% at $295.29 and Circle (CRCL) up 33.82% at $199.59, following US lawmakers’ support for the GENIUS Act, a bill aimed at regulating stablecoins. Passed by the Senate with a 68-30 vote just six weeks after its introduction by Senator Bill Hagerty, the Act is viewed as a positive development for the crypto industry. President Donald Trump expressed urgency for the bill’s final approval, aligning with his goal to position the USA as the global crypto leader. Circle, issuer of the second-largest stablecoin USDC, and Coinbase, which earns substantial revenue from USDC, stand to gain from the regulatory clarity. Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano noted Coinbase’s stock rise as a sign of Wall Street’s growing interest in Bitcoin and crypto. However, concerns linger, with BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes warning that Circle’s stock may be overvalued and that many new stablecoin companies going public could fail. The market’s enthusiasm, dubbed a “Stablecoin Summer” by traders, reflects optimism about the sector’s future, though risks remain as the industry navigates evolving regulations and market dynamics.
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US President Donald Trump is pushing for the swift passage of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, calling on the House to act "LIGHTNING FAST" after the Senate approved it 68-30. Trump believes the bill will cement America’s leadership in digital assets and bolster US dollar dominance globally. The GENIUS Act aims to regulate dollar-pegged stablecoins with strict requirements like full reserve backing, licensing, and consumer protections to prevent financial risks. Proponents, including Senator Bill Hagerty, highlight its potential to revolutionize payment systems with near-instant settlements. However, the bill faced earlier Senate setbacks and criticism from Democrats like Elizabeth Warren, who warn of conflicts of interest tied to Trump’s crypto ventures. Despite opposition, some Democrats acknowledge the need to engage with the evolving crypto industry. The House, where Republicans hold a slim majority, will vote next on this pivotal legislation.
