News
Important Only
Ripple (XRP) Crash Warning, Price Dropping Below $2 Could Spark Major Sell Off – Top Holders Are Hedging
There’s tension in the altcoin market, and nowhere is it more apparent than in the Ripple news. The XRP price has been wobbling near that $2 mark and if it drops, things could get messy fast. Analysts are already muttering about corrections and a few big holders aren’t sticking around to see how it plays […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jun 18
Dominant Chinese makers of bitcoin mining machines set up US production to beat tariffs
Sino-US trade war is reshaping bitcoin supply chainsThree Chinese firms control more than 90% of mining rig marketReliance on China for hardware is risk for US, experts sayChinese firms also up against US security concernsBy Samuel Shen and Vidya Ranganathan SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, June 18 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 18
XRP Price Slides Under Support Level, Selling Pressure Intensifies
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating losses and might decline further below the $2.150 zone. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.20 zone. The price is now trading below $2.20 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break belo...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
$650M Crypto Fraud Charges Dropped: CEO Acquitted Months After Stabbing Incident
A South Korean court has acquitted Lee Hyung-soo, CEO of crypto investment firm Haru Invest, of criminal fraud charges linked to the alleged mismanagement of investor funds amounting to over $650 million. The decision, issued on Tuesday by the Seoul Southern District Court, comes nearly a year after...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jun 18
Tether Enforces Freeze On $12 Million In Tron Funds Over Illicit Activity
Tether acted swiftly Sunday when it froze $12.3 million worth of USDT on the Tron blockchain. Based on reports from Tronscan, this step targets wallets allegedly linked to money laundering and sanctions evasion. The company has not issued a public statement yet, but on‑chain data left little room fo...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
HYPE drops 6% amid Eyenovia plans to establish Hyperliquid treasury
Hyperliquid (HYPE) sustained a 6% decline on Tuesday despite Nasdaq-listed Eyenovia's (EYEN) announcement that it entered a securities purchase agreement to offer up to $50 million of its shares to establish a HYPE treasury.Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 18
Ethereum Price at Risk of Downside Break as Bears Test Key Support
Ethereum price failed to clear the $2,680 zone and declined. ETH is now consolidating losses and remains at risk of more losses below $2,500. Ethereum started a fresh decline below the $2,620 level. The price is trading below $2,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
Crypto market tumbles as US missile strikes over Iran: SPX, VIRTUAL, and WIF lead the losses
The broader cryptocurrency market is trading in the red as the US steps into the Israel-Iran conflict. Bitcoin (BTC) trades below $105,000 at press time, while meme coins such as SPX6900 (SPX) and Dogwifhat (WIF) lead the market pullback alongside Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL).Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 18
Internet Computer (ICP) Beats ETH, ADA To Claim Top Spot In Key Metric
Data shows Internet Computer has become the number one ranked coin in this metric, ahead of the likes of Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA). Internet Computer Is Number One Ranked On Dev Activity List In a new post on X, the analytics firm Santiment has shared how the top cryptocurrencies in the secto...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jun 18
Bitcoin Whales Pull 4,500 BTC From Binance, Hinting At Incoming Rally
Recent on-chain data suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) whales may be preparing for a potential rally, as Binance BTC withdrawals have seen a notable spike. Additionally, rising stablecoin inflows to exchanges indicate growing buy-side liquidity, reinforcing the market’s bullish sentiment. Bitcoin Whales F...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
Polygon and Avalanche Discuss Layer Growth—Meanwhile, Lightchain AI Becomes a Pure Price Buzz Machine
Polygon and Avalanche continue discussions focused on scaling and layer growth strategies, aiming to address future demand and network efficiency. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is rapidly emerging as a pure price buzz machine, capturing intense market attention with its presale momentum. Having raised $20.9 million at a fixed price of $0.007, Lightchain AI’s combination of intelligent […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Jun 18
Shorts weigh on Ethereum amid whale accumulation and strong ETH ETF inflows, experts reveal why
Ethereum (ETH) is down 2% on Wednesday amid a simultaneous growth in accumulation and short positioning across ETH futures. The divergence follows investors leveraging a delta-neutral play to scoop yield.Fxstreet
Wed, Jun 18
Bitcoin Price Stumbles at Resistance — Will the Dip Deepen?
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $106,800 zone. BTC is now consolidating and facing resistance near the $106,200 zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $106,200 zone. The price is trading below $106,800 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a short-term triangle ...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
Texas Bitcoin Reserve Law Triggers Sunday—Silence Means Yes
Texas is now within a single, silent procedural heartbeat of creating the nation’s largest government-run stash of bitcoin. Senate Bill 21, the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, was dispatched to Gov. Greg Abbott on June 1 after clearing both chambers by wide margins. Texas Bitcoin...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jun 18
France Taps Bitcoin Mining To Harness €80 Million In Excess Renewable Energy
France faces a familiar problem: it often makes more electricity than it can sell. According to energy researcher Raphaël Bloch, the country wasted about € 80 million worth of power in 2024. Now, a group of lawmakers wants to put that extra juice to work. They’ve filed Amendment No. 547 with the Nat...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jun 18
Dogecoin Price Enters ‘Alarm Zone,’ Major Move Coming?
The Dogecoin price is recording significant losses across multiple timeframes as the crypto market experiences a spike in selling pressure. The memecoin has been one of the worst performing cryptos over the past months as bull fail to push its price above critical levels. Related Reading: On-Chain A...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 18
