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TON Surges on UAE Golden Visa News; Crypto Community Reacts With Excitement and Doubt

On July 6, Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced on X a groundbreaking initiative offering Toncoin (TON) holders the exclusive chance to secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The program requires applicants to stake $100,000 worth of toncoin for three years and pay a one-time processing fee of $35,000. After the three-year lock-up period, staked funds can be...
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

Major cryptocurrencies rose Sunday morning as the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at upcoming trade deals before the July 9 Liberation Day tariff deadline.Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, gained over 1%, briefly topping $109,000. Payments-focused XRP and Solana's SOL token gained over 2% each, with meme token dogecoin (DOGE) rising 3%, according to data source CoinDesk. Ethereum's...
Bitcoin's 'Mempool' Nearly Empty as Prices Trade Near Lifetime Highs

The Bitcoin blockchain lacks meaningful on-chain activity, even as its native token, bitcoin BTC, trades near a record per-unit price. That's according to mempool – a holding area for unconfirmed blockchain transactions waiting to be included in a block by miners.On Satuday, the mempool had just 5,000 odd transactions awaiting inclusion, with the tally rising to 15,000 at press time,...
Chart of the Week: Wall Street Has Claimed Bitcoin—Now What?

"Wall Street is coming for bitcoin."That phrase used to spark both hope and fear across crypto circles. Today, it's no longer a future threat or a bullish promise—it's just reality. The original premise of bitcoin (or crypto in general)—an asset that is censorship-resistant and doesn't answer to any traditional financial institution or government—is fading fast as Wall Street giants (as...
Crypto, Cash, and Condos: Singapore Ends $2.2B Laundering Case With Fines

Singapore fined nine financial firms, including UBS and Citigroup, S$27.5 million ($21.5 million) after a probe into the country’s largest money laundering scandal, which involved the seizure of assets ranging from luxury real estate to cryptocurrency.The Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) announced that Credit Suisse’s local unit, now part of UBS, faced the biggest penalty of S$5.8 million for gaps...
Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet

At the time of writing, Ether (ETH) is trading at around $2,505, up 0.56% in the past 24-hours, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. As for the broader crypto market as gauged by the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), it is up 0.34% during the same period.SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (SBET) is a pioneering online performance marketing company specializing in the...

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Bubbles

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Bubbles Half a year has passed since the publishing of my initial report on the company then-named MicroStrategy, now simply Strategy. Other than a name change, the company has since then broadened the arsenal of its financial products, accumulated more bitcoin, and fueled a wide array of companies copying Michael Saylor’s playbook. There seem to be bitcoin...
Bitcoin Miner Riot Produces 450 Bitcoin In June

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Miner Riot Produces 450 Bitcoin In June Today, Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) reported the production of 450 Bitcoin in June 2025, a 12% decrease from May but a 76% increase year-over-year. The company also saw a surge in power credits, totalling $5.6 million, more than double from the previous month. Riot Announces June 2025 Production and Operations Updates. Riot...
Bitcoin at UATX: A New Era of Intellectual Sovereignty

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin at UATX: A New Era of Intellectual Sovereignty UATX, The University of Austin, Texas, is rediscovering and redefining academic pursuit. Founded in 2021, the start-up university stands as a protest to the intellectual dogma and the “woke” radicalization of major universities in recent years, focusing instead on entrepreneurship and preparing students for a technologically and culturally complex future.These old...
Why Liquidity Matters More Than Ever For Bitcoin

Bitcoin Magazine Why Liquidity Matters More Than Ever For Bitcoin Global liquidity has long been one of the cornerstone indicators used to assess macroeconomic conditions, and particularly when forecasting Bitcoin’s price trajectory. As liquidity increases, so does the capital available to flow into risk-on assets, such as Bitcoin. However, in this evolving market landscape, a more responsive and perhaps even more accurate...
Senator Lummis’ New Bill Enables Tax-Exempt Bitcoin Spending — But Thresholds Are Too Low

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Lummis’ New Bill Enables Tax-Exempt Bitcoin Spending — But Thresholds Are Too Low Today, Senator Lummis unveiled a bill that would enable U.S. citizens to spend up to $300 worth of bitcoin on goods and services, with a yearly cap of $5,000, without having to pay capital gains taxes on the transactions. The proposed legislation also stipulates that the threshold...
Senator Lummis Introduces Digital Asset Tax Legislation

Bitcoin Magazine Senator Lummis Introduces Digital Asset Tax Legislation Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a comprehensive digital asset tax legislation that could significantly boost the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies by cutting the bureaucratic red tape, modernising outdated tax rules, and supporting Bitcoin and crypto innovation. JUST IN: Senator Lummis introduced legislation to ease taxation on #Bitcoin and...

Free QFSCOIN Cloud Mining Launches BTC, DOGE, LTC Mining Options And Enables Global Crypto Investors To Achieve Wealth Growth

As the cryptocurrency market continues to demonstrate significant activity, QFSCOIN is stepping forward with an innovative solution for global investors seeking to capitalize on digital asset growth without traditional barriers. QFSCOIN is proud to announce the expansion of its top cloud mining options, making it easier for users worldwide to mine Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Litecoin (LTC).QFSCOIN simplifies the cryptocurrency mining process by eliminating the...
UPONLY Launches: The First-Ever Token That Can’t Go Down — $5,000,000 AirDrop Now Live

In a crypto space filled with volatility, speculation, and sudden crashes, UPONLY emerges as a radical solution — a token designed to only go up in price, by code, forever. No market makers. No oracles. No human interference. Just math.At the heart of this groundbreaking innovation is UPONLY’s Auto-Ascending Liquidity Mechanism (ALM) — a custom-built smart contract that ensures the...
UPCX Staking Airdrop Event (July 2025): Generous Rewards to Boost the Payment Ecosystem

The UPCX innovative open-source blockchain payment platform has announced a new staking event, offering a total reward pool of up to 10,000 UPC (approximately $38,000). The event will run fromJuly 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025, aiming to reward community supporters while promoting the continued development and long-term goals of the UPCX ecosystem. UPCX leverages highly optimized blockchain technology, focusing on...
W Chain Unveils W Swap and WAVE: Transforming DeFi with Unprecedented Yield and Performance

W Chain, a leading innovator in blockchain-powered financial infrastructure, has officially launched W Swap, a next-generation decentralised exchange (DEX) built natively on the W Chain blockchain. This milestone is complemented by the debut of WAVE, the protocol’s high-yield incentive token designed to power sustainable decentralised finance (DeFi) growth. Since its launch on 17 June 2025, W Swap has experienced remarkable early momentum, with daily...
INFINOX Appoints Artem Gonov as Chief Technology Officer

INFINOX, a globally recognized broker, has named Artem Gonov as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This strategic addition to the leadership team reinforces INFINOX’s commitment to technology-driven growth and platform excellence.Mr. Gonov brings over 15 years of leadership within fintech and financial services. Most recently, he was the Head of Technology at FxPro, where he led a team of...
Quantum X Global Capital Announces Major System Upgrade, Ushering in a New Era of Multi-Asset Quantitative Trading

New York, USA - Quantum X Global Capital, a frontrunner in cutting-edge algorithmic trading, today officially announced the successful completion of its most significant system upgrade to date. The proprietary Quantum X Engine now enters a new phase of evolution—enabling real-time cryptocurrency trading, multi-strategy deployment, and enhanced performance capabilities across its quantitative investment suite.This strategic enhancement transforms the Quantum X Engine into...

TON Surges on UAE Golden Visa News; Crypto Community Reacts With Excitement and Doubt

On July 6, Max Crown, CEO of the TON Foundation, announced on X a groundbreaking initiative offering Toncoin (TON) holders the exclusive chance to secure a 10-year UAE Golden Visa. The program requires applicants to stake $100,000 worth of toncoin for three years and pay a one-time processing fee of $35,000. After the three-year lock-up period, staked funds can be...
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, XRP Rise as Bessent Hints at Trade Deals Before Liberation Day Tariff Deadline

Major cryptocurrencies rose Sunday morning as the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at upcoming trade deals before the July 9 Liberation Day tariff deadline.Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market value, gained over 1%, briefly topping $109,000. Payments-focused XRP and Solana's SOL token gained over 2% each, with meme token dogecoin (DOGE) rising 3%, according to data source CoinDesk. Ethereum's...
Bitcoin's 'Mempool' Nearly Empty as Prices Trade Near Lifetime Highs

The Bitcoin blockchain lacks meaningful on-chain activity, even as its native token, bitcoin BTC, trades near a record per-unit price. That's according to mempool – a holding area for unconfirmed blockchain transactions waiting to be included in a block by miners.On Satuday, the mempool had just 5,000 odd transactions awaiting inclusion, with the tally rising to 15,000 at press time,...
Chart of the Week: Wall Street Has Claimed Bitcoin—Now What?

"Wall Street is coming for bitcoin."That phrase used to spark both hope and fear across crypto circles. Today, it's no longer a future threat or a bullish promise—it's just reality. The original premise of bitcoin (or crypto in general)—an asset that is censorship-resistant and doesn't answer to any traditional financial institution or government—is fading fast as Wall Street giants (as...
Crypto, Cash, and Condos: Singapore Ends $2.2B Laundering Case With Fines

Singapore fined nine financial firms, including UBS and Citigroup, S$27.5 million ($21.5 million) after a probe into the country’s largest money laundering scandal, which involved the seizure of assets ranging from luxury real estate to cryptocurrency.The Monetary Authority of
Singapore (MAS) announced that Credit Suisse’s local unit, now part of UBS, faced the biggest penalty of S$5.8 million for gaps...
Ethereum Touted as ‘Foundational Layer for Global Finance’ by Firm With $500M ETH Bet

At the time of writing, Ether (ETH) is trading at around $2,505, up 0.56% in the past 24-hours, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. As for the broader crypto market as gauged by the CoinDesk 20 Index (CD20), it is up 0.34% during the same period.SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (SBET) is a pioneering online performance marketing company specializing in the...

Editorial: OTR is what Crypto Promised

June 18, 2025 Editor

OP-ED: OTR Is What Crypto Promised — Offline. Decentralized. Trusted. By altcoin.news Contributor | Sponsored by OTAwallet-https://www.otawallet.com. The crypto world…

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