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Today’s Top Crypto Headlines
Crypto markets slide amid geopolitical uncertainty
After a sharp 3.9% drop in global market capitalization (now around $3.38 trn), only 2 of the top-100 tokens were in the green—KAIA (+6.1%) and NEXO (+0.6%)—while XRP declined 3.6% and SOL fell 3.5% (tradingview.com).
Why it matters: Persistent declines could weigh on investor sentiment and draw regulatory attention amid shaky macro conditions.
Canada greenlights first North American XRP ETFs
Canada’s Purpose and Evolve XRP ETFs launched on June 18, marking the continent’s first mainstream spot XRP products (tradingview.com).
Why it matters: Institutional adoption boosts XRP’s legitimacy and may inspire similar SEC filings in the U.S.
Nasdaq enters crypto via Tron reverse SPAC
Justin Sun is taking Tron public through a reverse merger with Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment, proposing a $100 M token raise (axios.com).
Why it matters: This deal signals growing traditional-market integration and may draw renewed regulatory scrutiny of crypto-legacy crossover deals.
Binance reclaims top spot in spot trading volume
Binance secured 41.1% market share in June, its highest in a year, with 45.6% of all BTC spot volume .
Why it matters: Dominant volume could reinforce Binance’s pricing power but may raise regulatory antitrust concerns.
U.S. Senate nears approval of stablecoin legislation
A bipartisan bill on stablecoin regulation has advanced in the Senate, aiming to formally integrate stablecoins into the U.S. financial system (finance.yahoo.com).
Why it matters: Regulatory clarity around stablecoins may stabilize the broader ecosystem and spur innovation in programmable money.
Market Snapshot
As of June 18, 2025, 14:00 UTC
Stock market information for Bitcoin (BTC)
- The price is 103795.0 USD currently with a change of -786.00 USD (-0.01%) from the previous close.
- The intraday high is 105532.0 USD and the intraday low is 103795.0 USD.
Stock market information for Ethereum (ETH)
- The price is 2495.53 USD currently with a change of -24.87 USD (-0.01%) from the previous close.
- The intraday high is 2542.94 USD and the intraday low is 2471.6 USD.
Top 10 Altcoins (24‑h change):
- XRP: $2.15 (−3.6%)
- SOL: $147 (−3.5%)
- TRX: $0.274 (−1.1%)
- …others down 1–3%
Global crypto market cap: ~$3.38 trillion, −3.9% (tradingview.com)
Trading Volume: ~$112 billion (flat)
Notable Movers:
- Top Gainer: KAIA (+6.1%) (tradingview.com)
- Top Loser: SKY (−8.8%) (tradingview.com)
Regulatory & Policy Watch
- Canada opens the door to XRP ETFs, marking a significant expansion of regulated crypto investment (tradingview.com).
- Stablecoin bill advances in U.S. Senate, signaling momentum toward federal stablecoin regulation and integration (cointelegraph.com).
- Spokane, WA bans crypto ATMs, becoming the first U.S. city to prohibit crypto ATM services over security concerns (cointelegraph.com).
Potential consequences:
Greater institutional access to crypto assets; tighter local regulations on crypto access points; clearer frameworks for stablecoins.
Project Spotlight: Qubetics ($TICS)
What it is: A multi-chain interoperability and developer-first protocol gaining traction in June .
Why it’s trending: Leveraging cross-chain connectivity and strong community momentum, it stands out amid institutional capital flows.
Key aspects:
- Multi-chain communication
- Developer grants and active DeFi integrations
- Featured in expert crypto buy lists for growth potential (coinspeaker.com)
Tech & Innovation
Mining pools retain edge amid staking dominance
Despite PoS becoming prevalent, PoW mining pools for Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin and Monero remain essential to network security and de‑facto decentralization (tradingview.com).
Implication:
Proof-of-work ecosystems continue to supply foundational network resilience and appeal to hardware-focused miners.
Notable Tweets or Threads
- @QCPCapital:
“This is no ordinary inflation fight… If the Fed reduces its forecast for 2025 rate cuts, it would likely pressure risk assets—including Bitcoin.”
Insight: Macro policy remains top driver of Bitcoin volatility.
- @Skew:
“Orderbooks are skewed toward bid depth… A squeeze is loading.”
Insight: On-chain data suggests potential near-term BTC volatility amid liquidity accumulation.
Crypto Tip of the Day
Consider using limit orders near liquidity zones.
With Bitcoin order books showing heavy buy-wall support around $103K–$105K, strategic entries using limit orders can help manage slippage and improve execution timing.