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[June 10: CRYPTO MARKET UPDATE-2] • The Most Published News The institutional embrace of Bitcoin continues to intensify, highlighted by Japanese investment firm @Metaplanet_JP’s announcement of a $5.4 billion fundraising plan to acquire up to 210,000 $BTC by 2027, more than doubling its holdings and positioning itself among the largest public Bitcoin holders. @Strategy sustained its aggressive accumulation streak, purchasing 1,045 BTC for approximately $110 million last week, bringing its total to 582,000 BTC with a significant unrealized gain. Similarly, Japanese fashion brand ANAP and other listed firms like KULR and Oblong are expanding Bitcoin treasuries, reflecting a broad corporate enthusiasm for Bitcoin as a strategic asset despite volatile markets. Ethereum continues to attract strong institutional inflows, with spot ETFs recording 15 consecutive days of net inflows totaling over $837 million, boosted by upgrades and expectations of regulatory approval. • Current Market Trends Bitcoin reclaimed the $110,000 level amid positive macro developments, including easing US-China trade tensions and growing ETF inflows. This price surge led to significant short liquidations totaling over $110 million in a short period, signaling renewed bullish momentum. Ethereum outperformed with a notable 7.5% price increase, supported by strong staking growth—hitting an all-time high of nearly 35 million ETH staked—and sustained ETF inflows. Altcoins like @Cardano_CF benefited from inclusion in the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index, driving buying pressure. Despite this optimism, Bitcoin’s implied volatility has declined to year-lows amid subdued retail activity and rising institutional custody, while market participants cautiously anticipate upcoming U.S. inflation data and trade outcomes for directional cues. • Regulations and Policies The U.S. stablecoin landscape is poised for transformation with the imminent Senate vote on the bipartisan GENIUS Act, expected to pass this week, establishing the first federal regulatory framework for stablecoins. Alongside, the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), which offers liability protections for software developers and non-custodial crypto providers, has been successfully incorporated into the broader CLARITY Act, indicating Congressional intent to clarify crypto regulations comprehensively. South Korea’s new administration advances stablecoin legalization through the Digital Asset Basic Act, permitting domestic issuance subject to reserves and transparency requirements, uplifting market confidence. Regulatory leadership in the U.S. has softened under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who announced development of an “innovation exemption” to ease DeFi-related rules, signaling a shift toward fostering innovation while safeguarding investor protections. • Technology and Innovation @Ethereum is moving toward GDPR compliance through a proposed modular blockchain architecture employing privacy-enhancing tools like zk-SNARKs and proto-danksharding, aiming to balance decentralization with data protection compliance. Chainlink plays a central role in developing interoperability solutions, recently participating in a milestone pilot that enabled cross-border exchange between Hong Kong’s CBDC and an Australian dollar stablecoin, showcasing blockchain’s potential in bridging traditional and digital finance. Bitcoin Core's upcoming version 30 plans a substantial increase in OP_RETURN data limits to nearly 4MB, sparking debate on supporting Web3 applications versus risk of blockchain bloat. Meanwhile, new Bitcoin DeFi protocols like Cardano’s Cardinal expand cross-chain capabilities by enabling non-custodial BTC staking and lending, marking a significant advancement in multi-chain integration. • Institutional Investor News Institutional demand for Bitcoin ETFs remains robust, with @BlackRock’s IBIT quickly surpassing $70 billion in assets under management—the fastest ETF growth on record. This institutional momentum is paralleled by tactical equity offerings and acquisitions by firms such as KULR and Oblong to raise capital for Bitcoin purchases, signaling institutional confidence in crypto as a treasury asset. @Circle’s IPO on the NYSE was met with fervent investment, notably supported by major Asian firms like SBI Holdings and @ARKInvest, further evidenced by @ProShares and @BitwiseInvest moving to launch ETFs tracking Circle stock. Publicly traded companies are increasingly pivoting to Bitcoin treasury strategies, motivated by rising Bitcoin prices and macroeconomic concerns, even as firms like @Strategy warn of potential risks linked to volatility. • Market Forecasts and Expert Opinions Analysts and market commentators remain optimistic on Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory, expecting a possible breakout above $110,000 to levels between $120,000 and $150,000 within months, buoyed by technical momentum, institutional accumulation, and macroeconomic tailwinds including easing geopolitical tensions. Ethereum's outlook is bullish, fueled by growing staking, ETF inflows, and protocol upgrades, with price targets projecting between $6,000 and $9,000 by early 2026. However, experts caution that macroeconomic risks such as upcoming U.S. inflation figures and political debates on stablecoin regulations could introduce volatility. Insights from renowned figures like Robert Kiyosaki and Michael @Saylor emphasize the increasing role of Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat currency devaluation and financial instability. • Security and Hacking News The Sui network’s leading DEX, Cetus, resumed operations after recovering $162 million from a $223 million exploit involving oracle manipulation. The attacker remains at large, reportedly laundering stolen funds via Tornado Cash, with ongoing legal action seeking user compensation. Concurrently, law enforcement agencies cracked a $123 million cryptocurrency laundering ring in Australia involving a cash-in-transit security company and sophisticated obfuscation methods. The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Russian crypto entrepreneur Iurii Gugnin for laundering over $530 million through stablecoin transactions, highlighting heightened regulatory scrutiny on illicit crypto use and sanctions evasion. Additionally, Bitget’s 2025 Anti-Scam Report uncovered $4.6 billion in losses from AI-enabled crypto scams, deepfakes, and social engineering, underscoring evolving threats to user security. • Conclusion The crypto market is in a dynamic phase characterized by strong institutional accumulation, bullish price action, and escalating regulatory clarity. Investors should note the robust Bitcoin buying by public companies and record-high ETF inflows as indicative of growing confidence but remain cautious of macroeconomic variables such as U.S. CPI data and trade developments that could swiftly alter sentiment. Regulatory advances, particularly stablecoin legislation in the U.S. and South Korea, promise long-term structural support but warrant close monitoring for potential market impacts. Technological innovations around privacy compliance, cross-chain interoperability, and DeFi maturation reinforce the ecosystem's resilience and growth potential. However, ongoing security challenges call for vigilance in risk management and asset protection. Investors may consider maintaining diversified exposure with an emphasis on quality assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, leveraging emerging regulatory frameworks, while adopting caution toward speculative altcoins during this period of transition. Daily crypto market update is an AI summarization of important news published in major crypto media in the last 24 hours at the time of sending. The full news story can be found at the URL below. https://t.co/zokRJWaGRk

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June 6: CRYPTO MARKET UPDATE-2 • The Most Published News @Circle's IPO on the New York Stock Exchange dominated headlines, raising over $1.1 billion with its shares surging more than 160% on debut. The stablecoin issuer $CRCL's success represents a milestone for crypto firms entering public markets, signaling robust institutional and retail investor confidence amid growing regulatory clarity around stablecoins like $USDC. Meanwhile, Core Foundation expanded its Bitcoin Layer 1 network by adding BitGo and KODA as validators, reinforcing institutional trust and staking over $500 million in BTC. Trump Media & Technology Group filed with the SEC for a $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury fund and moved toward launching a spot Bitcoin ETF, intensifying its crypto industry engagement, while the public feud between @Elonmusk and Donald Trump injected volatility into crypto prices and markets. • Current Market Trends The crypto market is experiencing heightened volatility with nearly $1 billion in liquidations over recent days, largely triggered by political tensions and profit-taking after Bitcoin’s recent run to all-time highs above $110,000. Bitcoin’s price fluctuated around $100,000 support, challenged by bearish technical signals but buoyed by institutional buying and cautious accumulation. Ethereum remains range-bound near $2,700, sustained by steady ETF inflows and upgrades, while #Solana and #Dogecoin saw notable price declines amid uncertainty. Corporate Bitcoin holdings surged to nearly $85 billion, driven by a doubling in public company $BTC reserves, reflecting growing institutional adoption and confidence notwithstanding short-term ETF selling pressure. Stablecoins made strong gains both in on-chain volume and market capitalization, underscored by Circle’s market debut and rising usage in DeFi and retail payments. • Regulations and Policies Significant regulatory developments include the U.S. Senate’s bipartisan support for the GENIUS Act aimed at providing a clear framework for stablecoin issuers, with ongoing legislative talks to introduce stablecoin regulations alongside broader crypto market structure bills like the CLARITY Act. Singapore’s Monetary Authority enforced a strict deadline requiring all unlicensed crypto firms to exit by June 30, 2025, reflecting tightening compliance standards. Hong Kong is preparing to implement comprehensive stablecoin regulations by August 2025, aiming to attract institutional capital with clear licensing rules. In Europe, DeFi remains largely unregulated under MiCA, with plans for targeted regulation in 2026, as Swiss authorities approved global crypto tax information sharing starting 2027. The UK FCA announced intentions to lift bans on retail crypto exchange-traded notes, expanding retail market access while maintaining derivatives restrictions. • Technology and Innovation Blockchain innovation continued with SKALE Labs unveiling FAIR, a MEV-resistant Layer 1 blockchain optimized for AI and DeFi, and Botanix Labs launching a federated Bitcoin sidechain with major institutional node operators to enhance scalability and decentralization of Bitcoin DeFi. Plume Network's public mainnet launch facilitates real-world asset tokenization with over $150 million in capital and partnerships with major financial institutions, driving asset diversification in DeFi. Maple Finance expanded to Solana offering yield-bearing stablecoins enabled by Chainlink’s cross-chain protocols, strengthening multi-chain liquidity and institutional lending frameworks. Safe Labs introduced enterprise-grade crypto wallets targeting enhanced security and institutional adoption, emphasizing hardware wallet integration to mitigate blind signing vulnerabilities. • Institutional Investor News Institutional interest surged with @ARKInvest acquiring $373 million in Circle shares on its NYSE debut, signaling strategic exposure to stablecoin growth. Metaplanet initiated a $5.4 billion equity raise targeting 210,000 BTC accumulation by 2027, projecting to own about 1% of Bitcoin’s supply, further cementing large-scale institutional BTC adoption. @JPMorgan’s decision to accept Bitcoin ETF shares as loan collateral marks increasing traditional financial institution integration into crypto assets. Corporate Bitcoin holdings reached an estimated $85 billion, more than doubling year-over-year, driven by new accounting rules and political support. Meanwhile, @Strategy increased its Bitcoin treasury via nearly $1 billion preferred stock offerings, and Trump Media advanced its Bitcoin treasury fund raise and ETF filings, reflecting a blend of corporate confidence and institutional capital inflows into digital assets. • Market Forecasts and Expert Opinions Market analysts forecast potential Bitcoin rallies linked to expected Federal Reserve rate cuts later this year, with targets near $112,000 contingent on macroeconomic conditions and policy decisions. Willy Woo projects Bitcoin’s valuation could increase up to 188-fold in the long term based on GDP growth and currency debasement, underscoring Bitcoin as a scarce competitive asset. Ethereum experts see $3,000 as a plausible mid-term milestone, with current downside risks mitigated by institutional ETF inflows and protocol upgrades. Stablecoins are viewed as foundational to future financial infrastructure, with Circle’s IPO seeing analysts call it a ‘moon landing moment’ catalyzing mainstream Wall Street adoption. However, technical analyses caution about Bitcoin's vulnerability to a sharp pullback if key support levels fail, warranting vigilant risk management. • Security and Hacking News Significant security incidents included a $11 million hack of Taiwan’s BitoPro exchange in May involving a compromised hot wallet, though the exchange replenished funds and enhanced security. North Korean Lazarus hacker group issued warnings after deploying a new malware Trojan “OtterCookie” targeting crypto professionals with phishing and deepfake recruitment schemes, signaling evolving state-sponsored threats. U.S. authorities seized darknet domains and crypto funds linked to illicit credit card data trade and targeted North Korean sanction evasion schemes, emphasizing intensified regulatory enforcement against criminal crypto activities. Meanwhile, the Alex DeFi platform suspended operations following detection of malicious activity, highlighting ongoing platform security challenges. • Conclusion Today’s crypto market was marked by the historic, high-profile IPO of @Circle, signaling a watershed moment for stablecoins amidst regulatory progress and institutional adoption. Despite short-term price volatility sparked by political tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty, underlying trends point to growing corporate Bitcoin treasury accumulation, expanding DeFi innovation, and regulatory frameworks aligning globally toward clearer crypto oversight. 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