Lion Group ‘Secures $600 Million’ to Launch HYPE Treasury – “The Defiant”

Lion Group Holding Ltd. secured $600M to launch HYPE Treasury, making HYPE its primary reserve asset alongside Solana and Sui, signaling growing interest in crypto treasury reserves.
Buy Bitcoin Now? Not Yet—Analyst Says Time Holds The Key
Crypto strategist Astronomer advises waiting until after June 30 for Bitcoin’s next breakout, emphasizing timing over price. He outlines key accumulation levels ($90k-$103k) and highlights market dynamics.
Healthcare company onboards Trump crypto adviser, buys $20M BTC

Healthcare firm Prenetics hires Trump’s crypto adviser, buys $20M in Bitcoin, aiming to become a top corporate BTC holder in healthcare. Shares rose 8.7% post-announcement.
ZisK spins off from Polygon with ‘core minds behind Polygon zkEVM’

Polygon co-founder Jordi Baylina launches ZisK, a zero-knowledge virtual machine (zkEVM) stack, with a team of core Polygon zkEVM developers. The project aims to support multiple programming languages and boost decentralized tech adoption.
XRP network activity surges as Canada launches an XRP ETF

Canada’s 3iQ launches XRP ETF (XRPQ) on TSX, offering fee waivers and cold storage custody. XRP network activity surges with record active addresses and large wallet holdings amid growing institutional interest.
Circle’s USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL spearhead collateral innovation in derivatives markets

Crypto platforms are adopting USDC and BlackRock’s BUIDL as collateral in derivatives markets, enhancing efficiency and yield for institutional traders, with regulatory approvals underway.
Bitdeer Raises $330M To Expand Bitcoin Mining And AI Operations

Bitdeer raises $330M via convertible notes to expand Bitcoin mining, develop ASIC rigs, and scale AI infrastructure. Funds will support datacenter growth and new mining deployments.
Food fraud costs $50B yearly — Can blockchain stop it?
Blockchain technology shows promise in combating the $50B annual food fraud industry but faces challenges like cost, scalability, and adoption before widespread implementation.
XRP News Today: XRP ETF Goes Live in Canada as U.S. Trails Behind in Regulatory Race – Brave New Coin

Canada launches North America’s first spot XRP ETF, while the U.S. lags due to regulatory delays tied to Ripple’s SEC lawsuit. The Purpose XRP ETF offers investors secure exposure to XRP.
Hoskinson’s Bitcoin Fund Could Push a Cardano Price Breakout

Charles Hoskinson proposes a $100M Cardano sovereign wealth fund to boost DeFi, potentially driving ADA price growth by diversifying into Bitcoin and yield-bearing instruments like USDM.