SEC, Ripple file motion to release $125M in escrow as case winds down
Ripple and the SEC filed a joint motion to release $125M in escrow, with $50M going to the SEC as a penalty and $75M returning to Ripple, marking the end of their 4.5-year legal battle.
Ethereum Foundation Backs Tornado Cash Dev With $500K
The Ethereum Foundation donated $500K to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s legal defense and will match community donations up to $750K, amid U.S. money laundering charges.
Mantra’s house of cards: 91% in red, new wallets don’t want in – Will OM survive?
Mantra’s OM token faces severe decline with 91% of holders at a loss. Whale holdings rise but retail interest wanes. New addresses grow but engagement remains low, signaling weak recovery prospects.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Add Over 880K BTC In 30 Days – Conviction Growing | Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoin long-term holders accumulated 881,578 BTC in 30 days, signaling strong conviction despite market volatility. BTC holds above $104K support, with potential for a breakout if $112K resistance is breached.
Proof of Talk 2025: RWA Growth, Stablecoins & Crypto IPOs
Proof of Talk 2025 in Paris highlighted institutional Web3 adoption, focusing on tokenized RWAs, stablecoin growth, and crypto IPOs. Experts discussed stablecoins’ role in global payments and finance.
Bitcoin, Ethereum Hit Hard by Geopolitical Tensions: Binance Funding Rates Signal Deep Bearish Shift
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices plummeted due to geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, triggering mass liquidations and negative funding rates on Binance, signaling a bearish market shift.
Bitcoin flash crash presents prime buy opportunity if historic pattern repeats
Bitcoin’s recent flash crash may present a buying opportunity, as historical data shows 64.6% average returns after geopolitical events. The Puell Multiple suggests undervaluation, indicating potential for future gains.
Gotbit Got Got: Founder Sentenced to Prison for Crypto Wash Trading – Decrypt
Gotbit Consulting LLC and founder Aleksei Andriunin were sentenced for crypto wash trading, manipulating markets to inflate token volumes. Andriunin received eight months in prison and $23 million was forfeited.
Iran Unleashes Missile Blitz on Israel—Dow Tanks Over 800 Points – Bitcoin News
Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel, causing Wall Street to plummet over 800 points as global markets reacted to the escalating conflict.
Ethereum Foundation pledges $500K to Roman Storm’s defense
The Ethereum Foundation donates $500K to Roman Storm’s legal defense, matching community donations up to $750K. Storm faces charges related to Tornado Cash, with trial set for July 14.
