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BITCOIN REBOUNDS TO $106K AMID MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE AND RATE CUT BETS

SOL, XRP, DOGE LEAD ALTCOIN RECOVERY AFTER $1B WEEKEND LIQUIDATION

COINBASE SECURES MICA LICENSE, EXPANDING CRYPTO SERVICES ACROSS EU

CASE FOR BITCOIN IN 2025: WHY I’M STILL BULLISH DESPITE THE NOISE

COINTELEGRAPH HIT BY FRONT-END EXPLOIT, FAKE PHISHING AIRDROP POP UP ON WEBSITE

GRACY CHEN, THE RARE BUT GLORIOUS WOMAN BEHIND BITGET’S EPIC GROWTH

$5.1B CARDONE CAPITAL BUYS 1,000 BITCOIN, EYES ANOTHER 3,000 BTC

CRYPTO EXCHANGE OKX PLANS TO GO PUBLIC IN THE US: REPORT

CITY IN WASHINGTON BANS CRYPTO KIOSKS AFTER STATE WITNESSED $141,756,936 IN LOSSES TO SCAMS

SHARES OF COINBASE AND CIRCLE EXPLODE IN VALUE AFTER US SENATE PASSES LANDMARK STABLECOIN BILL

SOUTH KOREA’S CRYPTO PUSH: BITCOIN ETFS HEADED FOR APPROVAL IN 2025

SOLANA NETWORK EXTENSIONS WILL REDEFINE BLOCKCHAIN SCALING

BITCOIN DOMINANCE BREAKS PREVIOUS HIGH AS MIDEAST CONFLICT ESCALATES – ALTCOINS UNDER PRESSURE

EDITORS LETTER

Bitcoin continues to hold strong above the key psychological support at $100,000, which is keeping the bulls hopeful that the uptrend stays intact. Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, struck a confident tone on X, saying this current phase of weakness will pass, reinforcing Bitcoin’s image as a safe haven asset. In fact, Bitcoin has shown impressive relative stability during the ongoing geopolitical tensions, outperforming some of the top U.S. equities in terms of volatility. Bitwise Europe’s research head André Dragosch posted data showing Bitcoin’s 60-day realized volatility is sitting around 27–28%, which is now lower than the S&P 500 at 30%, the Nasdaq 100 at 35%, and even the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks at close to 40%.

Bitcoin briefly dipped below the key $100K support on Sunday, triggering a strong bounce as bulls stepped in aggressively to buy the dip — a move reflected in the long lower wick on the daily candle. Although buyers tried to spark a relief rally, they’re now running into selling pressure as BTC climbs higher. If the price rolls over near current levels or at the moving averages, bears will likely go on the offensive again. A decisive break and close below $100K could open the door to a deeper drop, possibly dragging BTC/USDT down to $93K. On the flip side, if bulls can reclaim the moving averages, momentum may shift in their favor and fuel a push toward the descending trendline. That said, the region between the trendline and the all-time high near $111,980 remains a tough resistance zone where sellers are likely to dig in hard.

Ether bounced cleanly from the $2,111 support zone on Sunday, showing that buyers are still active at lower levels. Right now, ETH is trying to reclaim ground above the $2,323 breakdown level, but sellers are putting up a solid fight. If ETH gets rejected again from this zone, the risk of breaking down below $2,111 rises sharply, which could then trigger a selloff all the way to $1,754. That said, bulls aren’t out of the game. A strong push above the 20-day EMA at $2,467 would be a big win for buyers, signaling that $2,111 might now act as a solid floor. In that case, ETH/USDT could be looking at a potential move back toward $2,738.

Lastly please check out the advancement’s happening in the cryptocurrency world

Enjoy the issue

Karnav Shah Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief

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WEEKLY CRYPTOCURRENCY MARKET ANALYSIS

Hello, welcome to this week’s 390th edition of Cryptonaire Weekly Magazine. The global crypto market cap is $3.26 Trillion, down 170 Billion since the last 15 days. The total crypto market trading volume over the last 24 hours is $149.49 Billion which makes a 9.18% increase. The Fear & Greed index is 47% Neutral and the Altcoin season index is 19%. The largest gainers in the industry right now are Parallelized EVM and XRP Ledger Ecosystem cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin’s price has devreased by 3.42% from $109,500 last week to around $105,750 and Ether’s price has decreased by 9.16% from $2,675 last week to $2,430 Bitcoin's market cap is $2.10 Trillion and the altcoin market cap is $1.16 Trillion.

On the Ethereum front, developers are exploring ways to speed things up. A new proposal, EIP-7782, suggests cutting Ethereum’s block time in half — from 12 seconds to just six — in a move that could boost transaction confirmations and overall user experience. Core dev Barnabé Monnot explained that faster block times could increase Ethereum’s value as a settlement layer, especially as it scales. The change is being targeted for the “Glamsterdam” upgrade in late 2026, by which time devs expect higher gas limits and more blob capacity to support the faster network rhythm.

In U.S. politics, crypto is back in the spotlight. California Senator Adam Schiff, along with nine other Democrats, has introduced the COIN Act — aimed at stopping public officials from using crypto for personal gain. The bill comes in the wake of reports that former President Donald Trump made over $57 million through crypto deals tied to World Liberty Financial, a platform linked to his family. Schiff argued that such activity raises serious ethical and constitutional concerns, and the proposed law would ban presidents and their families from issuing or endorsing cryptocurrencies, NFTs, memecoins, or stablecoins — both during their term and for up to two years afterward. It also adds to the broader push to tighten rules around elected officials investing in digital assets. Meanwhile, crypto investment products keep raking in serious inflows, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum prices took a hit. CoinShares reported $1.24 billion in inflows into crypto ETPs last week, pushing 2024’s year-to-date total to a record-breaking $15.1 billion. Bitcoin ETPs alone brought in $1.1 billion, despite BTC slipping from $108,800 to $103,000 over the week. This shows strong dip-buying interest from institutions, a point further proven by outflows of just $1.4 million from short-Bitcoin products. Ether ETPs also stayed hot, notching their ninth week of inflows with $124 million added last week. That brings the total to $2.2 billion over the streak, making it the longest run of ETH inflows since mid-2021 and highlighting the continued investor belief in Ethereum’s upside.

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ADVANCEMENTS IN THE CRYPTOCURRENCY WORLD

BITCOIN REBOUNDS TO $106K AMID MIDDLE EAST CEASEFIRE AND RATE CUT BETS

Bitcoin bounced to $106,000 as traders bet on higher chances of Fed interest rate cuts due to tensions in the Middle East.

Bitcoin swiftly rebounded to $106,000, signaling firm institutional investor demand despite growing global unrest.

A sharp 8% drop in Bitcoin’s hashrate raised concerns over mining stability amid Middle East tensions.

Bitcoin BTC $105,222 reclaimed the $106,000 level on Monday after briefly dipping below $98,500 on Sunday — the first time in 45 days. Market anxiety eased after US President Donald Trump announced a “total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran. Traders are now weighing whether Bitcoin can push toward $110,000 or if downside risks still linger.

Despite the volatility, Bitcoin’s derivatives market remained steady. The price move triggered $193 million in liquidations of bullish leveraged Bitcoin positions, equivalent to 0.3% of total futures open interest. The current $68 billion in leveraged

positions is virtually unchanged from Saturday. The 4.4% drop in Bitcoin’s price over a 12-hour period is not particularly alarming by historical standards. Similar drawdowns have occurred three times in the last 30 days. Still, some traders worry that the potential for a prolonged conflict in Iran could weigh heavily on the global economy, prompting investors to adopt a more cautious, risk-averse posture.

Were Bitcoin miners impacted by conflict in the Middle East?

Some analysts noticed a significant decline in Bitcoin’s hashrate. Between Sunday and Thursday, the hashrate dropped 8%, falling to 865.1 million terahashes per second (TH/s) from 943.6 million TH/s. This sparked speculation about potential disruptions to mining operations in the region.

Some industry analysts have long speculated that unauthorized mining operations in Iran could be drawing as much as 2 gigawatts of electricity, though these claims remain largely unverified.

SOL, XRP, DOGE Lead Altcoin Recovery After $1B Weekend

Liquidation

Majors are stabilizing, and bitcoin regained $101,000 after falling under six-figures last night as U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered a brutal $1 billion flushout.

Crypto markets are rebounding after panic selling due to U.S. military strikes on Iran, with Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin showing signs of recovery.

Over $1.2 billion in crypto liquidations occurred over the weekend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading the losses.

Analysts suggest the quick market rebound reflects optimism that the geopolitical impact will remain localized.

Coinbase Secures MiCA License, Expanding Crypto Services Across EU

Approval from Luxembourg grants Coinbase access to 27 EU countries, raising questions about regulation shopping in smaller member states.

Coinbase has obtained a MiCA license via Luxembourg.

The license enables

Coinbase to offer crypto services across all 27 EU countries.

It follows similar efforts by Gemini, OKX and Crypto.com to get regulated in Europe.

Coinbase has secured regulatory approval to operate across the European Union under the Markets in Crypto

Crypto traders are in a rebound mode after the panic selling over the weekend, triggered by U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, forced massive liquidations.

Solana SOL$135.16, XRP

XRP$2.02, and Dogecoin DOGE

$0.15362, which were hardest-hit among the altcoins, are showing signs of recovery as leveraged bets reset and spot buying returns.

Over the last 24 hours, crypto markets absorbed another $642 million in liquidations, adding to the $595 million flushed on Saturday, bringing the two-day tally to over $1.2 billion.

Assets framework, the company announced Friday.

The license, granted by Luxembourg's financial authorities, allows Coinbase to provide crypto services across all 27 EU member states.

Its announcement confirms weeks of speculation that Coinbase, alongside rival exchange Gemini, was preparing to register under MiCA.

Coinbase said Luxembourg was chosen due to its "whole-of-government" approach to blockchain and four blockchainrelated laws passed in recent years.

"Over the past few years, Coinbase has worked closely with regulators across Europe, securing licences in Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain," the company said.

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Solana network extensions will redefine blockchain scaling

Solana's unified blockspace strategy outpaces Ethereum's fragmented rollup model.

Ethereum is betting big on a future filled with rollups. But in typical Solana fashion, the network is taking a different route—one that doesn’t just scale more blockspace, but bespoke execution environments with firstclass developer control.

Enter Network Extensions, Solana’s most important—and misunderstood— infrastructure innovation to date. While they’re often compared to sidechains or dismissed as Solana’s version of appchains, that framing undersells what’s really happening here. Network Extensions allow for custom execution

Bitcoin Dominance Breaks Previous High As MidEast Conflict Escalates

– Altcoins

Under Pressure

Bitcoin has officially lost the $103,600 support level following shocking geopolitical developments. The US military reportedly launched attacks on

Iran’s nuclear facilities, triggering widespread panic and risk-off behavior across financial markets. The crypto space was no exception. Bitcoin, which had been holding

environments that don’t fragment liquidity or composability— unlocking a new frontier for application-specific blockspace without breaking the core network apart.

This isn’t just a scaling strategy. It’s a statement about how the future of crypto infrastructure will work.

Solana’s modular, L1-integrated extensions preserve validator security, support differentiated consensus and transaction logic, and offer developers more design surface without forcing them to launch new chains or settle for constrained rollups. That’s a big deal for anyone building high-performance applications—from games to DePIN to realworld finance.

above key support for weeks, rapidly sold off as fear gripped traders and investors alike.

This breakdown marks a shift in sentiment. Bulls have lost control of shortterm momentum, and the broader market now braces for a potential drop below the critical $100,000 psychological level. With no immediate signs of relief, selling pressure may persist unless strong demand emerges near range lows.

Top analyst Carl Runefelt pointed out that Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) has just surpassed its previous high, indicating that

while Bitcoin bleeds, altcoins are under even more pressure. This capital concentration in Bitcoin could be interpreted as a flight to relative safety within the crypto ecosystem, but it also highlights growing uncertainty and lack of confidence in higher-risk tokens.

Bitcoin is at a critical juncture as it flirts with a breakdown below the psychological $100,000 mark. After weeks of holding above this level, the market is beginning to show signs of fatigue. Yet, despite the selling pressure, bulls have managed to defend the $100K threshold for now, suggesting it may be forming a new base of support.

Crypto’s obsession with memes and momentum might finally have a serious challenger. Not because fun is over, but because finance is waking up. The next big wave? It is not meme cYou can feel it in the air right now. That familiar crackle, the whisper that something big is coming. For those of us who’ve lived through a few of these cycles, 2025 feels like the beginning of something not quite full-blown mania, but a tipping point. Every call I’m on, every dashboard I pull up, every alpha group I listen in on the sentiment is shifting.

The fear from 2022 still lingers for many retail investors, but under the surface, serious capital is positioning. Bitcoin has cracked six figures and ETFs have injected legitimacy into a space that not too long ago was dismissed as internet magic money. What’s happening now feels like the beginning of a true capital reallocation one where crypto isn’t just another risky bet, but part of the structural backbone of the next financial era.

And in that transition, there’s still space for the little guys. Coins under a dollar with real fundamentals, strong teams, and room to run. I’m not talking about the next meme coin to pump and dump. I’m talking about projects that might one day underpin our financial plumbing, our mobile networks, even our supply chains and you can still buy them for cents on the dollar.

This isn’t investment advice. But if you’re here to build wealth in crypto, not just chase green candles, here are six projects I’m watching very closely.

Ando Finance ($ANDO) – ~$0.82

Let’s kick off with something that screams institutional grade. Ando Finance is quietly bridging the worlds of decentralised finance and traditional banking. They’re not chasing hype they’re laying the rails for the next-gen financial system.

Ando recently completed a landmark trial with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys and Chainlink for cross-chain settlement using tokenised treasuries and bank deposits. We’re talking real, verifiable financial infrastructure.

In the words of their CEO: “Investors used tokenised bank deposits from J.P. Morgan to subscribe to tokenised treasuries on-chain. That means peerto-peer, 24/7 global transfer of value while earning yield.”

Ando isn’t about memes. It’s about becoming part of the backbone of a trillion-dollar transformation.

Cardano ($ADA) – ~$0.66

Cardano has always been divisive slow-moving, academic, and often underestimated. But now, they’re making a compelling pivot: unlocking DeFi utility on top of Bitcoin.

Yes, you read that right. Through interoperability tools like BitVMX and an emphasis on Bitcoinnative assets, Cardano is setting up to be the smart contract engine for the biggest brand in crypto.

As one Cardano ecosystem developer put it, “The DeFi opportunity on Bitcoin is roughly four times the combined market caps of Solana and Ethereum. And we’re the only layer-1 chain really positioned to unlock it.”

Cardano isn’t just thinking different it’s executing differently. And that could finally pay off.

World Mobile Token ($WTX) – ~$0.16

This one’s personal. World Mobile isn’t building on-chain casinos or yield farms they’re laying telecom infrastructure for people who’ve never been online.

They’ve surpassed one million daily users, rolled out over 3,500 AirNodes, and partnered with major players like DITO CME in the Philippines. The mission is clear and bold.

“We want a system where people own their data, where you don’t pay a mobile operator to take your data, but you pay for connectivity and keep your privacy,” says founder Mickey Watkins.

It’s the kind of project that reminds you what crypto was supposed to be about.

Hedera ($HBAR) – ~$0.08

If you’re looking for a coin with quiet, steady execution look no further. Hedera is what happens when enterprise-grade tech meets real governance.

Their council includes Google, IBM, and LG. They’ve integrated HIP-755/756 smart contract standards and onboarded billion-dollar firms like Arrow Electronics. And they just named new leadership to help scale that momentum.

What makes HBAR stand out is its focus: fast, secure, predictable all essential if you want to run mission-critical applications.

VeChain ($VET) – ~$0.03

Supply chain. Compliance. Real-world tracking. VeChain never left the grind.

In 2025, they rolled out new traceability solutions

with global logistics providers and enabled crosschain interoperability through Wanchain. That means their platform now bridges 40+ blockchains including Bitcoin and Ethereum.

If this cycle brings institutional adoption, VeChain’s head start in enterprise utility could make it a surprise heavyweight.

XRP – ~$0.53

Say what you want XRP is here, and it’s not backing down. With the SEC lawsuits winding down and major acquisitions like Hidden Road under its belt, Ripple is shifting into high gear.

In Japan, nearly 80 percent of banks are preparing to support XRP. This isn’t retail hype it’s central bank-level relevance.

Once dismissed as a relic, XRP might just be the infrastructure play institutions have been waiting for.

Why Under $1 Matters to Me

Yes, the price per coin is mostly psychological. But there’s something powerful about asymmetric potential. These coins are still early. They haven’t had their narratives fully priced in. They aren’t headline-grabbing tokens yet but they could be.

And if you’re looking to front-run institutions or surf a new wave before it crests, these are exactly the kind of plays that make sense.

Final Thoughts

Not every coin under $1 is worth your time. Most are noise. But a few? They become legends.

I’m not saying any of these are guaranteed winners. But I’ve seen this movie before. And when a few narratives start to align real-world use, institutional traction, and macro tailwinds you want to be at least paying attention.

Because when the next bull run peaks, and everyone’s scrambling to find the next big thing, you’ll already be in the room.

This isn’t about guessing. It’s about watching, learning, and getting positioned before the crowd.

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 11,111 BTC With Recent

Acquisition

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), a publicly listed bitcoin treasury company based in Japan, has announced the acquisition of an additional 1,111 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, bringing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC.

The latest purchase was made at an average price of 15,535,502 yen per bitcoin, amounting to a total investment of 17.260 billion yen. Overall, Metaplanet’s bitcoin holdings have been accumulated at an average purchase price of 14,077,243 yen per bitcoin, totaling 156.412 billion yen. The company utilizes key performance indicators such as BTC Yield to evaluate the effectiveness of its acquisition strategy, which aims to

Trump Family Reduces World Liberty Financial Stake by 20%

DT Marks DEFI LLC now owns approximately 40% of WLF, down from 60%, with quiet website update hinting at fresh stake sale.

The Trump family has reportedly reduced its stake in its main crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLF).

Its parent company, DT Marks DEFI LLC, quietly lowered its ownership from 60% to approximately 40% over the past couple of weeks.

Tower II, which he had initially formed in 2016, into DT Marks DEFI. While he owned 100% of the original company, the new structure saw 30% of the shares transferred to family members, believed to be his sons Don Jr., Eric, and Barron, leaving him with a 70% stake.

enhance shareholder value. Recent BTC Yield figures indicate significant performance, with rates of 41.7%, 309.8%, and 95.6% reported for the periods from July to March, and a current yield of 107.9% for the quarter to date.

Bitcoin Dips Below $100K as Iran Moves to Shut Strait of Hormuz twitter-icon

Share quote to Twitter While bitcoin has dropped more than 3% over the past 24 hours, Sunday’s deeper bruising came from the altcoin market, which dragged the broader crypto economy down by $90 billion to $3.07 trillion.

The entire crypto market bled more than 4%, and although BTC played its part, tokens like ethereum, XRP, and solana absorbed even heavier losses. Read more...

Timeline of Events

According to a Forbes report, the change was found in the updated fine print on the company’s website. Donald Trump launched WLF in September 2024 at the height of his presidential campaign. The project promised a “financial revolution,” offering 25 billion of its native WLFI tokens to raise about $590 million.

To manage the venture, Trump renamed DT

In July 2024, three new companies were registered in Delaware under the names DJT Jr DEFI LLC, ET DEFI LLC, and BWT DEFI LLC, plainly the initials of the three Trump brothers. By the end of December, a financial disclosure report showed that the new entity held a 75% stake in WLF.

This changed in early January. Just before the president’s inauguration, the family sold more than $200 million worth of tokens, with the project’s website subsequently showing that DT Marks’ ownership had dropped to around 60%.

I get it you’re exhausted. You might’ve bought into the hype in late 2024 or early 2025 thinking, “This is it! Bitcoin to $200K, baby!” You envisioned quitting your job, basking in passive income, and joining the elite club of early retirees. But instead? The charts look shaky. The bears are getting loud. And you’re left wondering if Goblin Town is your new permanent residence.

I’ve been there. But before you throw in the towel or start panic-selling to preserve what’s left of your capital, let’s take a breath. Step back. Zoom out. Because if you’re only watching price, you’re missing the bigger picture.

This is the bull case. My bull case. And it’s backed by macro data, not hopium.

We’re Not Even at the Peak Yet

First things first where are we in the business cycle?

According to Fidelity’s Q2 2025 report, the U.S. economy is still somewhere between mid and latecycle expansion. Not contraction. Not recession. That’s important.

Historically, markets including Bitcoin tend to peak after the economy does. Which means this engine we’re riding? It’s still running. Maybe not full throttle, but there’s fuel in the tank.

People forget that markets often rally well into the late cycle. The big crashes the real ones usually come after growth completely dries up. We’re not there.

So, to those calling for imminent collapse: it’s not time yet. Not by a long shot.

And let’s not forget: Bitcoin doesn’t move in sync with TradFi. It front-runs it. Just as we saw in 2020–2021, Bitcoin often leads the charge and then lags a bit as equities catch up. If anything, the current pause is part of the rhythm, not a break in the melody.

The Credit Cycle Still Favors Risk

Here’s another critical signal credit is still expanding.

A May 2025 report from Lumis Sales said it plainly: credit fundamentals remain “super effing solid.” That’s not me paraphrasing that’s pretty much the direct quote. And they’re right.

Consumers are still spending. Businesses are still borrowing. And money? It’s accessible. When credit flows, risk assets like Bitcoin thrive.

We’re not in a liquidity crunch. We’re not seeing tightening that kills momentum. In fact, investor risk appetite is alive and well.

The fat lady hasn’t sung. The lights are still on. And that means there’s room real room for upside.

And if you think Bitcoin can’t benefit from loose credit because it’s “outside the system,” think again. Easy credit fuels innovation. It fuels speculation. It fuels risk-taking and Bitcoin sits squarely in that high-beta zone where capital seeks asymmetric returns.

Global M2: The Quiet Giant

Now, this part gets overlooked by most retail investors, but if you want to understand real capital flows, you have to look at global M2 the total global money supply.

When global M2 starts expanding again, that’s your cue. It’s like watching the tide come back in. Liquidity floods back into risk assets. Equity markets rise. And yes Bitcoin follows.

Right now, global M2 is stabilizing and showing early signs of growth. Historically, these are the moments where early positioning pays off in a big way.

It’s not just about sentiment. It’s about supply. And the money supply is starting to move again.

Combine that with the post-halving effect lower BTC issuance and we’re looking at a classic supplydemand imbalance forming beneath the surface. Fewer coins. More liquidity. You do the math.

Some folks think institutions got cold feet after the last correction. But behind the scenes? They’re still allocating.

Pension funds, family offices, sovereign wealth they’re not watching TikTok influencers. They’re watching macro data, credit cycles, and liquidity.

And they’re moving capital accordingly.

We’re also in a regulatory environment that, while imperfect, is getting clearer. That clarity? It invites big money. Not because they love decentralization, but because they can finally manage compliance risk.

Plus, the infrastructure is there now spot ETFs, custody solutions, insurance options, on-ramps. Bitcoin isn’t the fringe bet it once was. It’s becoming a credible asset on Bloomberg terminals and in quarterly board meetings.

And in a world increasingly uncertain geopolitically and fiscally? Bitcoin is insurance. It’s optionality. Institutions get that even if retail hasn’t caught on yet.

If You’re Feeling Shaken, That’s Normal

You’re not crazy for feeling nervous. 2024 and early 2025 have been weird. Narratives have shifted. Momentum has stuttered. And the euphoria of previous cycles hasn’t returned yet.

But this isn’t the time to abandon your strategy. This is the time to sharpen it.

Zoom out. Look at the cycles. Study the credit flows. Understand the real macro picture.

Because if you do, you’ll see what I see: the setup is still there. And when it moves, it could move fast. And here’s something worth watching: global distrust in fiat is quietly rising again.

Whether it’s inflation surprises, sovereign debt concerns, or creeping capital controls more people are beginning to realize that fiat isn’t a neutral store of value.

Bitcoin thrives in those moments. Not because it solves every problem, but because it offers one simple advantage: it’s not tied to any one system.

You don’t need to believe it replaces gold or dethrones the dollar. You just need to recognize that, in a world full of liabilities, Bitcoin is one of the few assets with no counterparty risk.

That idea alone can fuel an entire phase of capital rotation.

Final Thought: Goblin Town Isn’t Inevitable

No, this isn’t a “hop on the rocket” post.

This is a reminder that markets are driven by fundamentals more than vibes especially over time.

And the fundamentals still lean bullish. Business cycle? Still in expansion. Credit? Still flowing. M2? Slowly returning. Institutions? Still allocating.

Add to that a shrinking issuance schedule, clearer regulation, and rising fiat distrust and suddenly, this lull starts to look less like a trap and more like an opportunity.

The music hasn’t stopped. You just need to tune out the noise and listen to the rhythm.

Hold tight, stay smart, and position accordingly.

A Platinum Crypto Academy Specialist

Cointelegraph Hit by Front-End

Exploit, Fake Phishing Airdrop Pop Up on Website

Fake CTG token pop-ups appeared on the crypto news website urging users to connect wallets.

Cointelegraph's website was compromised by a front-end exploit, leading to a malicious pop-up offering fake 'CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops' and 'CTG tokens.'

The fraudulent banner urged users to connect their crypto wallets, falsely promising $5,500 in tokens, and cited a bogus CertiK audit to appear legitimate.

Cointelegraph warned users not to click on the pop-ups or provide personal information, as attackers have used similar tactics on other platforms like CoinMarketCap.

Gracy Chen, the rare but glorious woman behind Bitget’s epic growth

From instant noodles to global growth, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen shares her journey changing mindsets and challenging perceptions.

Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices

shaping the future of crypto.

Gracy Chen leaves quite an impression. As the only female CEO among the top 10 crypto exchanges, she’s well aware of the challenges facing women leaders, and she’s determined to use her feminine wiles to her advantage. Yet, unlike some of her counterparts who yank up the step ladder on their way up, Gracy lifts

Crypto media outlet

Cointelegraph has confirmed its website was compromised by a frontend exploit on Sunday, with attackers injecting a malicious pop-up that falsely claimed to offer “CoinTelegraph ICO Airdrops” and “CTG tokens.”

The fake banner urged readers to connect their crypto wallets in exchange for nearly $5,500 worth of tokens, citing a “fair launch” event and a bogus CertiK audit to lend legitimacy to the scam.

“Do not click on these pop-ups, connect your wallets, or enter any personal information,” Cointelegraph warned in a post on X, adding that it was “actively working on a fix.”

as she climbs—half of Bitget’s management team is female. As she jokes:

“That’s like finding a Bitcoin wallet that didn’t get lost in a boating accident—rare, but glorious.”

Bursting into the Bitget for UNICEF press conference in Dubai, in a bright blue UNICEF cap, her charisma lights up the room. There are two male repre-

sentatives from UNICEF Luxembourg present, but their innovation lead, Sunita Grote, is unable to attend. Her travel plans have been disrupted by rising regional tensions. “You don’t often get men covering for women,” Gracy laughs, with a wicked glint in her eye.

Gracy’s humor is a powerful weapon in her arsenal, and she uses it often to put people at ease.

$5.1B Cardone Capital buys 1,000 Bitcoin, eyes

another 3,000

BTC

Grant Cardone’s real estate investment

firm has bought 1,000 Bitcoin as part of its new treasury strategy combining real estate and crypto.

Real estate mogul Grant Cardone has announced the firm’s first Bitcoin purchase as it becomes the latest firm to embrace a digital asset treasury strategy.

Cardone Capital added 1,000 Bitcoin BTC $101,155 to its balance sheet, becoming the

“first ever real estate/ Bitcoin company integrated with full BTC strategy,” CEO Grant Cardone said on X on Saturday.

The billionaire entrepreneur added that the strategy was “combining the two best-in-class assets,” real estate and Bitcoin, and added that the firm expects to add another 3,000 BTC to its treasury this year.

The purchase is worth just over $101 million at current market prices and will place Cardone Capital above mining

Crypto Exchange OKX Plans to Go

Public in the US: Report

firms Core Scientific and Cipher Mining in terms of Bitcoin holdings, according to BiTBO.

Cardone Capital is a private equity real estate firm that was launched in 2017. It pools investor capital to acquire multifamily residential properties and currently manages more than 14,000 units with an estimated

Broader interest in the crypto industry to capitalize on favorable U.S. market conditions is taking root, following Circle's IPO this month.

The potential IPO aligns with a broader resurgence of crypto IPO activity, spurred by Circle’s successful public debut.

Several crypto firms are also preparing for public listings, driven by improving regulatory conditions and strong investor demand.

OKX was relaunched in the country in April, hiring Roshan Robert as U.S. CEO.

Crypto exchange OKX is reportedly exploring an initial public offering in the U.S., months after establishing a

$5.1 billion in assets under management

In May, the real estate investment firm launched the 10X Miami River Bitcoin Fund, a dual-asset fund consisting of a 346-unit multifamily commercial property located on the Miami River in Miami, and $15 million in Bitcoin. Read

U.S. arm and agreeing to settle half a billion dollars with the Department of Justice over alleged money transmission violations.

The exchange would "absolutely consider an IPO in the future," and if it does go public, it would "likely be in the U.S.," Haider Rafique, chief marketing officer at OKX, said in an interview, according to a report from The Information.

A representative for OKX declined Decrypt's request to comment further.

Although no official timeline or filing has yet been made public, OKX’s IPO considerations highlight its ambition to solidify a stronger foothold in the lucrative U.S. market.

City in Washington Bans Crypto Kiosks After

State Witnessed

$141,756,936 in

Losses to Scams

Acity in Washington has banned crypto kiosks in a bid to crack down on digital asset fraud.

The city of Spokane is banning crypto kiosks after the City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that seeks to protect its residents against scams aided by digital asset ATMs.

“This ordinance prohibits virtual currency kiosks from being operated in the City of Spokane. Spokane has seen a significant increase in scams arising from the use of cryptocurrency kiosks, and there has been a steady increase in victims losing thousands of dollars.

Shares of Coinbase and Circle Explode in Value After US Senate Passes Landmark Stablecoin Bill

The shares of the crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and the stablecoin company Circle (CRCL) saw significant gains after US senators passed a landmark law to regulate stablecoins.

Says pro-crypto Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis after the passage of the bill,

This ordinance provides for a tool to protect consumers from those individuals who rely primarily on virtual currency to defraud others.”

Crypto kiosks allow users to buy and transfer digital assets using cash, debit or credit cards. While the machines do not dispense any cash, they allow users to deposit crypto assets in their personal wallets or transfer the funds overseas.

“Virtual currency kiosk transactions move quickly, and can occur anywhere and, because of the speed of the transaction, the majority of such transactions are irrevocable

The US Senate on Wednesday voted 68-30 with bipartisan support in favor of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act), which would establish a framework for stablecoin issuers.

The bill seeks to require stablecoin issuers to have full asset backing, monthly reserve disclosures and yearly audits for those with over $50 billion in market capitalization.

“Today brings us one step closer to becoming a welcoming home for digital asset companies. Now, let’s finish the job & pass market structure legislation to fulfill POTUS’ vision of becoming the crypto capital of the world.”

Following the development, the shares of Circle surged by 33.82%, closing at $199. The company behind USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin by market cap, just launched as a publicly traded company earlier this month with an initial public offering (IPO) price of $31.00 per share.

South Korea’s Crypto Push: Bitcoin ETFs Headed For Approval In 2025

President Milei Gets Absolved: No Infringement Found in Libra’s Promotion

South Korean regulators are gearing up for a big shift: spot Bitcoin and other crypto ETFs could hit the market by the second half of 2025.

According to reports, the Financial Services Commission has sent a roadmap to the Presidential Committee on State Affairs Planning outlining new rules and infrastructure for issuing, trading and valuing these funds.

This move follows President Lee Jae-myung’s promise to bring crypto into the mainstream financial system.

South Korea Plans Spot Crypto ETFs Based on reports, the FSC wants to set clear rules on custody, trading platforms and fund

evaluation before any ETF hits the market. The plan targets approval in the latter half of 2025, though officials warn that details could still shift.

Retail investors will likely gain access to Bitcoin and other crypto assets through traditional brokerage accounts, rather than relying on self-custody options.

Stablecoins Tied To

The Won

Alongside ETFs, regulators aim to roll out a domestic stablecoin pegged to the Korean won by late 2025. According to the FSC roadmap, a won-based token would cut down on capital flight and provide a homegrown digital payment option.

The Anti-Corruption Office (AO) found that President Javier Milei did not violate any ethics laws with his involvement in the promotion of Libra, a meme coin launched in February.

Investigation Finds

President Milei Did Not Break Ethics Laws by

Promoting Libra

One of the first investigations into Argentina’s President Javier Milei’s involvement in the Libra incident has been concluded. The probe, ordered by Milei’s administration a week after the launch and the subsequent price debacle of the token happened, found that the Argentine leader did not break the “Ethics in the Exercise of the Public Office” law after promoting the launch of Libra using his social media account.

Explaining the reasoning behind this decision, the Anti-Corruption

Office states that, given Milei used his personal account to share info about Libra’s launch, it considers Milei acted as a private citizen without leveraging his position as Argentine President.

In this regard, the document assessed that personal accounts on social media “cannot be considered channels for disseminating information or official decisions of the State simply because they are used by public servants.”

The probe also absolved Sergio Morales, former advisor to the board of directors of the National Securities Commission, of any wrongdoing regarding his involvement in any cryptorelated dealings.

In addition, the office found no links between President Milei and the parties behind Libra’s launch, including Kelsier Ventures, Hayden Davis, Mauricio Novelli, and Manuel Terrones Godoy.