Author: JUAN MENDE
Tech & Crypto Enthusiast | IP Lawyer turned Marketer. > Currently driving growth and content strategy as an editor at Cryptopress and other crypto projects. I specialize in bridging the gap between complex digital projects and clear, engaging content.
Historic Legislation: Texas became the first U.S. state to establish a state-backed Bitcoin reserve through Senate Bill 21, signed into law on June 21, 2025.
Purpose: The reserve aims to hedge against inflation and diversify Texas’ financial reserves, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Investment Scope: The fund is limited to cryptocurrencies with an average market capitalization of at least $500 billion over the...
Crypto Market Surges as GENIUS Act Advances, Trump Backs Stablecoin Legislation
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The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a landmark bill to regulate stablecoins, with strong bipartisan support (68-30 vote).
The act aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins, requiring 1:1 backing by liquid assets and monthly disclosures.
Major crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and SRM Entertainment (SRM), saw significant surges following the news.
President Donald Trump...
Geopolitical Jitters Hit Crypto: How Israel-Iran War Fears Impact Bitcoin and Beyond
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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...






