An international law enforcement operation in June 2025 dismantled Archetyp, one of the dark web’s largest drug marketplaces, after a three-day crackdown spanning six countries. Police Seize €7.8M in Assets in Archetyp Dark Web Bust Archetyp, a darknet platform that reportedly facilitated more than €250 million ($289 million) in illicit drug sales, was taken offline […]

TL;DR Coinbase has requested SEC approval to launch tokenized stocks in the U.S., aiming to trade traditional equities on blockchain. The plan would offer instant settlements, lower costs, and 24/7 trading. Kraken is already testing a similar model outside the U.S. The company seeks to establish clear legal ground after years of regulatory obstacles and […]

Buyers momentum is gaining steam in crypto markets as Ethereum shows resilience and emerging Web3 projects respond to rising demand for multi-chain access and user control. Currently trading near $2,710, ETH’s trajectory hints at a major rally heading into 2026. Simultaneously, Qubetics is capturing interest through its crypto presale and the rollout of a non-custodial […]

The cryptocurrency market appears to be entering a consolidation phase, providing investors with a prime opportunity to accumulate tokens before the next rally commences. However, with over 600,000 new tokens launched in January alone (nearly 20,000 per day), choosing the right ones has never been harder. In a sea of new projects, the ones that […]

Bitcoin Magazine BBVA Tells Wealthy Clients to Invest Up to 7% in Bitcoin  Spanish bank BBVA is now advising its wealthy clients to invest up to 7% of their portfolios in crypto and Bitcoin, showing how traditional banks are starting to see the potential of Bitcoin.  JUST IN: Spain's second largest bank BBVA is telling […]

Ethereum layer-2 growth and $830 million in spot ETH ETF inflows show investors’ true feelings even as the wider crypto market crumbles.

One of the world’s leading financial firms is filing a trademark to launch its new crypto services provider, JPMD. According to a new application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, JPMorgan Chase Bank is seeking to trademark JPMD for a new cryptocurrency services platform. According to the filing, JPMD will provide the following […]

Bollinger Bands hint at move XRP vs. Bitcoin traders cannot ignore

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Crypto analyst Daan Crypto has provided an analysis of the rising Bitcoin dominance, explaining why this will likely continue to surge. Based on his analysis, the altcoin season is unlikely to come anytime soon, with many alts suffering significant selling pressure while BTC accumulation increases.  Bitcoin Dominance Surge Dashes Hopes Of Altcoin Season In an […]

JPMorgan files trademark for JPMD, a blockchain-based digital asset service. JPMD sparks stablecoin speculation amid growing digital asset use. GENIUS Act could pave way for regulated institutional stablecoins. JPMorgan Chase has filed a trademark application for “JPMD”, a Web3-focused digital asset service, prompting speculation on whether the financial giant is planning a new stablecoin. The […]

Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes has stated that Circle’s recent IPO is the starting gun for a “stablecoin mania” bubble, cautioning investors of impending carnage. The warning, detailed in Hayes’ latest Substack essay, clashes with bullish data showing stablecoin market capitalization surging to a record $228 billion. The Distribution Imperative In the June 17 piece, […]

As crypto adoption accelerates, financial infrastructure providers are racing to enable access to digital assets, while avoiding the complexity of building in-house trading infrastructure. Kraken Embed solves this by delivering a Crypto-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution that allows banks, fintechs and financial platforms to integrate regulated crypto trading through a single, compliant and scalable API. Learn more […]

While assets such as gold have gained from the intensifying conflict in the Middle East, defense-related stocks aren’t being left behind. Companies tied to weapons manufacturing, aerospace, and military technology are seeing a boost as global unease stirs investor interest in wartime sectors. As Gold Shines and the Stock Market Rally Fades, the War Machine […]

Analysts at JPMorgan Chase are reportedly doubling down on emerging market currencies as the US dollar struggles its way through 2025. In an analysis published last week, the financial giant’s strategists gave emerging market currencies an overweight recommendation and predicted the market wouldn’t panic over the Israel/Iran conflict, Bloomberg reports. “The next few days will […]

The Japanese hotel and investment firm Metaplanet (MTPLF) has now accumulated more Bitcoin (BTC) than that which is currently held by top US crypto exchange Coinbase. Metaplanet says that it added another 1,112 BTC to its books, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC, making it the ninth-largest holder of the flagship crypto asset among […]

In a dramatic twist befitting the wild world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the founder of the meme coin-launch platform Pump.fun has been suspended from what formerly was known as Twitter. Alon, better known in crypto by his handle @a1lon9, now faces the dining-table-table-fort suspicion that accompanies being a DeFi platform founder who has just been […]

Bitcoin Magazine Leading OnChain Comms Agency Melrose PR Joins Decentralized Gentleman’s Club with Rare Pepe Inscription on Bitcoin LOS ANGELES, CA — Melrose PR, the leading onchain communications agency, officially joins Decentralized Gentlemen Club (DGC) with the minting of a rare Pepe inscription on the Bitcoin blockchain. The Decentralized Gentlemen Club (DGC) will be the […]

Key Takeaways: OKX launches fully licensed crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland, offering over 270 assets and 60+ crypto-Euro pairs. Deep liquidity, local compliance, and intuitive tools aim to serve both beginners and professional traders. OKX’s European push aligns with MiCA regulation, positioning the exchange as a trusted player in Europe’s maturing crypto market. The […]

Eight crypto exchanges, custodians and wallets have joined a group formed to accelerate the adoption of tokenized assets.

TL;DR Ondo Finance introduced the Global Markets Alliance, a network bringing together wallets, exchanges, and custodians to unify standards for tokenizing real-world assets. The alliance is working on shared rules for interoperability and institutional custody, aiming to make direct investments in U.S. securities more accessible. Bitget, Trust Wallet, Jupiter, BitGo, and Fireblocks will take on […]

TL;DR Eigen Labs has unveiled EigenCloud, a platform designed to integrate trust and verifiability into both Web2 and Web3 applications. Backed by a $70 million token purchase by a16z crypto, EigenCloud turns verifiability into a programmable service. It introduces advanced tools for developers to build next-generation products, including onchain insurance, prediction markets, and verifiable AI […]

Legendary trader Peter Brandt reveals brutal truth about trading, and Bitcoin is its focal point

Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized equities. The company’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, disclosed the effort in an interview with Reuters. If the SEC allows it, Coinbase would be able to provide stock trading services through blockchain technology. This could place the crypto exchange in […]

Bitcoin (BTC -3.01%) has a market capitalization of $2.1 trillion, making it the world's largest cryptocurrency by a wide margin.

XRP bulls appear to be facing one last test of conviction before the market’s next explosive phase, according to CryptoInsightUK’s video analysis released on 16 June. The British analyst argues that the token is sculpting an inverse head-and-shoulders formation whose right shoulder “still needs to form around the high-$1.80s” before any sustained rally can commence. […]

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Trump Media received SEC approval to use its $2.3B capital to buy Bitcoin and expand its media, streaming, and fintech arms, though the timeline remains undisclosed. The company registered 56M shares for resale and set up a US$12B universal shelf for future securities, but has no immediate plans to activate it. The firm also seeks […]

Macro strategist Luke Gromen unpacks how developments in the energy market could directly impact Bitcoin (BTC). In a new thread on the social media platform X, Gromen tells his 340,800 followers that he thinks gold and Bitcoin are poised to surge if energy prices spike. “1. Whenever physical [gold] is revalued to a big multiple […]

Vietnam passed its first digital asset law, legalising crypto and dividing digital assets into two categories: crypto and virtual assets. The central government will oversee enforcement, covering compliance, AML, cybersecurity, and terrorism financing, aiming to address FATF concerns and exit its gray list. The law also includes incentives for chip R&D and semiconductor supply chains […]

As of June 17, 2025, at 8 a.m. Eastern time, Israel and Iran remain locked in their fifth straight day of direct military exchange, with both nations continuing missile strikes and air raids. A Polymarket prediction places a 45% probability that the U.S. military will intervene against Iran before July. Prediction Markets Gauge Israel–Iran Showdown, […]

James Wynn’s $100-million Bitcoin liquidation shocked the crypto world. The way he used leverage is astounding, though his later losses also exposed associated market risks.