Author: JUAN MENDE
I am an enthusiastic technology, blockchain and crypto enthusiast. I worked as a lawyer with special expertise on intellectual property and subsequently as a digital marketing specialist developing and editing content in several digital projects. Currently I am editor at Cryptopress, as well as working as a marketing manager for DiarioBitcoin.com and other crypto projects.
Market Plunge: The crypto market shed 7% of its value, falling to $3.3 trillion, after Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 13, 2025.
Key Declines: Bitcoin BTC dropped 5% to $103,464, Ethereum ETH fell 10% to $2,471, and altcoins like Solana SOL saw losses up to 11%.
Liquidations Surge: $1.2 billion in crypto positions were liquidated as investors shifted to safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries.
Geopolitical Driver:...
Plasma: The Blockchain Challenging DeFi’s Stablecoin Status Quo
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Plasma is a new Layer 1 blockchain, distinct from the older Ethereum scaling solution, purpose-built for stablecoin transfers.
It aims to offer zero-fee USDT transactions and lightning-fast settlement by leveraging Bitcoin’s security and an EVM-compatible environment.
The project recently garnered immense attention, raising $1 billion in stablecoin deposits for its XPL token public sale, valuing the network at $500 million...
Solana ETF Approval Odds Surge to 91% as SEC Signals Potential Summer Green Light
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Soaring ETF Approval Odds: Prediction market Polymarket shows a staggering 91% probability for a spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) approval by the end of 2025, reflecting a massive surge in positive market sentiment.
SEC Signals Progress: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly asked potential Solana ETF issuers to submit updated S-1 filings, a move widely interpreted as a sign of an accelerated review...
Altcoins Surge as Market Stabilizes Post-Trump-Musk Tensions
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Just days ago, the crypto market was reeling from a public spat between Trump and Musk, which triggered a $1 billion liquidation event. Bitcoin dipped below $101,000, and altcoins like Solana and Ethereum faced double-digit drops. But as diplomatic talks between the U.S. and China in London injected optimism, the market cap soared 4% to $3.4 trillion, with a staggering 39% surge in intraday trading volume.
At the heart of this recovery is...
Big Tech’s Exploration of Stablecoin Integration for Payments
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Research suggests Big Tech companies like Apple, X, Airbnb, and Google are exploring stablecoin integration for payments, driven by U.S. crypto policy shifts.
It seems likely that stablecoins, pegged to assets like the US dollar, could reduce transaction costs and improve cross-border payments.
The evidence leans toward the GENIUS Act, a debated bill, influencing these moves, with both support and criticism around consumer...
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