XRP to Seize 14% of SWIFT’s Payment Volume in 5 Years, Predicts Ripple CEO – Featured Bitcoin News

Ripple’s CEO predicts XRP will capture 14% of SWIFT’s cross-border payment volume within five years, citing its growing liquidity and efficiency in global finance.
Kimchi Coins Booming on Stablecoin News – Experts Urge Caution

Kimchi coins, low-cap altcoins popular in South Korea, are surging due to excitement over a new won-backed stablecoin plan. Experts warn investors to be cautious as past price spikes were short-lived.
Ethereum sees $153mln inflow – But THIS kept ETH price frozen

Ethereum saw $153 million in liquidity inflows but price remained stagnant. Despite inflows, ETH risks breaking support due to selling pressure and declining market sentiment.
Macro Takes Over, Bitcoin Takes a Breather – Op-Ed Bitcoin News

Bitcoin showed resilience amid global macro turmoil, experiencing only a minor 3.5% pullback while equities stalled during geopolitical tensions.
AI race between US and China resembles Cold War — Marc Andreessen

Marc Andreessen compares the US-China AI race to the Cold War, highlighting geopolitical implications and differing values in AI development across nations.
This Week in Crypto Games: Dogecoin Got Game, FIFA Rivals Launches – Decrypt

This week’s crypto gaming highlights include Dogecoin’s gaming expansion with 15 mini-games planned and FIFA Rivals’ launch on Mythical Games’ blockchain, featuring Adidas partnerships and global soccer appeal.
Bitcoin’s tug of war: Whale bets $200M as shorts stack to $1B – What next?

A top trader, Aguila Trades, re-entered a $200M BTC long with 20x leverage, risking significant losses. BTC’s price near $102K is critical; a drop could trigger a retrace to $82K, while holding may push it higher.
Dogwifhat Price Prediction: Consolidation Continues After May Rally With Mixed Signals Across Daily and Hourly Charts – Brave New Coin

Dogwifhat (WIF) consolidates after a May rally, trading around USDT 0.83 with mixed signals. Open interest declines as leverage positions unwind, indicating reduced speculative interest amid bearish pressure.
ZKJ Token Plummets More Than 60% in Flash Crash Amid Rug-Pull Allegations – Crypto News Bitcoin News

ZKJ token crashed over 60% in two hours amid rug-pull allegations, dropping from $1.98 to $0.7625, raising concerns about Polyhedra Network’s stability and token security.
Binance Assists in Operation RapTor Targeting Darknet Drug Network

Binance helped dismantle Incognito Market, a darknet drug platform handling $100M in illegal sales, aiding Operation RapTor. Their FIU traced crypto transactions, leading to arrests and frozen assets.