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Crypto exchange Coinbase has released its latest Solana Validator Performance Report, revealing significant progress in validator operations. The report also covers recent infrastructure upgrades as well as client diversity.

 

XRP XRP has staged one of the strongest rallies among crypto majors this cycle, but early retail holders are heading for the exit under the surface.

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Bitcoin Cash surged to a two-month high above $499 as bulls took control during an aggressive rally fueled by institutional demand and broader market uncertainty. The move puts BCH within striking distance of the psychologically critical $500 level — a zone last touched during April's breakout attempt.

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In a world where geopolitical tensions continue to rise and nuclear threats no longer seem distant, a pressing question has surfaced in the crypto community: could a nuclear war destroy Bitcoin? Often hailed as “digital gold,” Bitcoin has built a reputation as a hedge against inflation and political instability.

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The crypto market will witness $4.11 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options contracts expire today. This massive expiration could impact short-term price action, especially as both assets have recently declined.

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Arizona's House Bill 2324, which aims to create a Bitcoin and Digital Assets Reserve Fund, has been revived and successfully passed a Senate vote.

 

Arizona lawmakers have voted to revive a bill that would expand the state's forfeiture laws to include digital assets and establish a new Bitcoin reserve fund.

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Highlights:

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Semler Scientific has appointed BTC expert Joe Burnett as Director of Bitcoin Strategy to help reach its Bitcoin accumulation goals.

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Justin Sun met with Bo Hines to discuss how TRON could advance US crypto leadership.

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The Financial Services Commission of South Korea is developing a roadmap for launching a Bitcoin spot ETF.

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Away from the spotlight, a massive influx is reshaping the landscape of crypto investment in the United States. In just eight days, spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $2.4 billion, despite a lackluster market.

 

As long as the price remains above $100k, bulls have some control.

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Amid the geopolitical turmoil, Solana (SOL) has retraced 10% in the past week. Some analysts believe that the altcoin's correction is about to end, but warned that a dip below a key support level might come first.

 

Yesterday, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) held interest rates steady for the fourth consecutive time, dampening hopes for a significant rally in risk-on assets like Bitcoin (BTC). However, on-chain indicators suggest that BTC is experiencing strong demand – potentially laying the groundwork for its next move upward.

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The common theme among crypto analysts and experts is that this market cycle has been driven by institutional investors.

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Once a cautious believer in crypto, Semler Scientific is now racing to become the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

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Crypto markets drifted lower on Thursday, caught between hawkish macro guidance, looming global trade deadlines, and fading volatility. Bitcoin BTC hovered near $104,700 during Asia hours, slipping 1.2% over 24 hours, while ether ETH traded just below $2,860, down 1.8% on the day.

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Semler Scientific announced a bold expansion plan to grow its Bitcoin holdings from 3,808 BTC to 105,000 BTC by 2027.

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In a pivotal step forward in the US' Bitcoin Reserve vision, Arizona has revived House Bill 2324. After initially being voted down in the House, the bill has been given new life as the Senate passed a motion to reconsider it.

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Une nouvelle analyse technique du célèbre analyste crypto EGRAG a ravivé l'enthousiasme parmi les supporters de XRP, en présentant un scénario haussier où l'actif numérique pourrait atteindre des niveaux de prix à 6,70 $, 13 $ voire 27 $. Cette perspective repose sur une série de schémas historiques liés à des interactions spécifiques entre moyennes mobiles, qui ont traditionnellement servi de signaux forts pour des cassures majeures ou des marchés baissiers imminents.

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Bitcoin continues to hover around $104,500, despite growing geopolitical tensions. Some analysts see this calm as a sign of a maturing market, while others warn of potential downside. CryptoQuant's June 19 report issues the most alarming call situation in the crypto space as BTC could fall to $92,000 or even $81,000 if demand weakens further.

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Cardano has quietly been added to the beta version of Brave Wallet, giving the blockchain protocol direct exposure to the browser's 88 million monthly active users.

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Kraken has introduced Bitcoin staking through Babylon integration, marking the exchange's first offering that allows clients to earn yield on their BTC holdings without moving them off the Bitcoin blockchain.

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Bitcoin Cash price started a major increase above the $475 resistance. BCH is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $500 resistance.