Bolivians Turn to Crypto Amid Dollar Shortages News ETHNews

Bolivians are increasingly using Bitcoin and stablecoins amid dollar shortages, with transactions surging 630% to $430 million. Men dominate 77% of trades as crypto becomes a financial haven.
This Week in Crypto Games: ‘Raini: The Lords of Light’ Shutting Down, ‘Eve Frontier’ Trial – Decrypt

This week’s crypto gaming highlights include Raini Studios shutting down ‘Raini: The Lords of Light’ due to declining players, while CCP Games offers a free trial for Ethereum-based ‘Eve Frontier’ MMO.
Crypto Strategist Unveils Bitcoin Path to New All-Time High Next Month, Says Plenty of Liquidity To Trigger Run for Altcoins – The Daily Hodl

A crypto analyst predicts Bitcoin will surge to new all-time highs by late July, following an Elliott Wave pattern, with altcoins also poised for significant gains due to ample market liquidity.
How Packaged Transactions Will Transform Monetization on XRPL News ETHNews

XRPL’s XLS-56d proposal introduces batch transactions, enabling up to eight actions in one atomic transfer to reduce fees and streamline workflows for developers and NFT creators.
Buterin: Zero-Knowledge Digital IDs Still Carry Coercion, Privacy Risks – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Vitalik Buterin warns that zero-knowledge digital ID systems may compromise pseudonymity and introduce coercion risks, despite privacy-focused designs.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Add 1,430 BTC Daily As AUM Head For 1.2 Million BTC Mark – Analyst

US Bitcoin Spot ETFs are accumulating 1,430 BTC daily, with AUM nearing 1.2 million BTC. Analyst predicts holdings could reach 1.84 million BTC by September, driven by institutional interest.
Financial advisor Ric Edelman says crypto should make up 10-40% of a portfolio

Financial advisor Ric Edelman recommends allocating 10-40% of portfolios to crypto based on risk appetite, citing its growth potential and mainstream adoption as key factors.
Crypto market’s weekly winners and losers – PENGU, SEI, KAIA, CRV

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Sei (SEI), and Maple Finance (MAPLE) led weekly crypto gains with sharp rallies, while Kaia (KAIA) and Curve DAO (CRV) declined. Bitcoin rebounded, fueling memecoin speculation amid choppy market sentiment.
S&P 500 Is Going To Go Higher Amid Resilient Economy, Dissipating Uncertainties and Cautious Investor Sentiment, According to Yardeni Research – The Daily Hodl

Yardeni Research predicts the S&P 500 will rise due to a resilient economy and fading uncertainties, despite cautious investor sentiment, as the index hits record highs.
Ripple’s IPO Challenges: Bureaucracy and Short Seller Risks News ETHNews

Chris Larsen discusses XRP’s origins as a faster, more efficient Bitcoin alternative, Ripple’s IPO challenges with bureaucracy and short sellers, and XRP’s focus on cross-border payments.