Today's Highlights
1. Philippine Blockchain Week 2026 to Bring 15,000+ Visionaries to Manila
2. Blockchain Week Event Also Scheduled in Kuala Lumpur on June 20
3. Amira Alawi to Speak on Future of Money at Philippine Blockchain Week
Macro News
Over $82.2M Withdrawn from US Spot BTC ETF Market
AiCoin data shows a net outflow of $82.2 million from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, with Ark Invest's ARKB leading at $43.5 million, followed by Fidelity's IBIT at $30.8 million.
Wall Street Fed Rate Projections Suggest "Higher for Longer"
Federal Reserve officials raised the 2026 median rate projection to 3.75%, above market expectations, signaling fewer rate cuts and a prolonged high-rate environment.
BlackRock Launches Covered-Call Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA) began trading on Nasdaq after SEC approval, using a covered-call strategy on Bitcoin-linked assets instead of direct spot exposure.
Trump Claims 600% Return on Intel Investment
Former US President Donald Trump claimed the government's 10% stake in Intel increased from $100 billion to over $700 billion in nine months due to strategic partnerships and domestic manufacturing efforts.
ENISA to Meet Anthropic Amid AI Export Controls
The European Union's cybersecurity agency, ENISA, will meet with Anthropic in San Francisco amid US export restrictions on advanced AI models, highlighting regulatory and geopolitical tensions.
Industry Hotspots
Sui Enables Gasless Stablecoin Transfers
Sui has launched gasless stablecoin transfers, removing transaction delays and high fees, potentially improving user experience and boosting mainstream adoption.
XMR Street Price Surpasses CEX by 1.24%
Monero's street price is currently $345.52, a 1.24% premium over the $341.30 CEX price, with 28,402 transactions recorded in the last 24 hours.
NEAR Intents Enable Cross-Chain Signing Without Bridges
NEAR's MPC network allows a single account to sign transactions across 35+ blockchains, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, without using bridges or wrapped tokens.
Uniswap v4 Launched on Ethereum Mainnet
Uniswap v4 has been deployed with new Hooks functionality and a singleton contract design, expected to significantly reduce gas fees and improve smart contract efficiency.
XDC Network Gains Institutional Momentum
XDC Network is experiencing increased institutional interest, with validators and industry participants noting growing adoption and potential in trade finance and RWA sectors.
KOL and Institutions
@shlomiz
Market indices closed lower with moderate selling pressure. S&P 500 fell 1.21%, Nasdaq 1.34%, and Dow Jones 0.97%. BTC and ETH both declined, signaling caution in crypto markets.
@javedahmedhere
Crypto markets show mixed performance with BTC at $64,235 (-2.3%), ETH at $1,743 (-2.7%), and SOL at $71.68 (-2.6%). Fear & Greed Index is at 15, indicating extreme fear.
@Ski_Earth
Current market consolidation is normal in a bull cycle. A 1-2% drawdown is not a cause for panic, but rather a sign of profit-taking and healthy market behavior.
@blknoiz06
A new and potentially significant project is emerging on the Solana network, drawing attention from investors and developers.
@kyc_rip
Monero's market status shows a CEX price of $341.30, with a street price of $345.52. Privacy nodes account for 71.2% of the network, and P2P liquidity remains at zero.
@cwagner52177
Crypto prices as of June 17 show BTC at $64,999, ETH at $1,773, and SOL at $72. The market remains volatile, with mixed movements across major assets.
@CryptoCrewU
Market movements are dictated by charts, not opinions. Traders are advised to focus on price action and technical signals rather than subjective market commentary.
@alvinfoo
Success in trading and investing often depends on the speed of action. Recent examples show how quickly opportunities can arise and be missed in fast-moving markets.
@talkwithcandle
Bank of Baroda is consolidating after a strong uptrend, forming a tight range below key resistance. The pattern suggests accumulation ahead of a potential breakout.
@Geist254
Disney Lorcana is showing strong demand with 590 PSA 10 sales totaling $560.9K. While most slabs sell for under $500, the top-end sales are driving overall value.
This content is generated by AI for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, financial, or trading advice.