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According to crypto analyst Darkfost, 550,000 BTC were recently transferred to Binance and OKX exchanges, worth approximately $33 billion, marking the largest exchange inflow since the 2023 bear market. Over 220,000 BTC went to Binance, while over 330,000 BTC were deposited to OKX. These figures significantly exceed both exchanges' average annual inflows—Binance typically sees around 60,000 BTC annually, while OKX averages approximately 95,000 BTC. Large-scale transfers to exchanges are generall

According to ship-tracking data, WTI crude oil climbed above $70 per barrel and Brent crude rose past $73 on Monday, rebounding modestly as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed following weekend attacks that damaged confidence among tanker operators. Oil prices had recently fallen to levels last seen before the US-Iran conflict began on February 28, as an interim ceasefire eased supply disruption fears. However, renewed concerns over maritime transit through the critical waterway, which c

According to CNBC, Bitcoin is trading near $60,000 after declining sharply from above $120,000 earlier in the cycle, with Bitcoin ETFs recording significant outflows and retail participation notably slowing. Strategist Matt Maley of Miller Tabak pointed to weakening enthusiasm in Bitcoin ETFs alongside reduced retail engagement, noting that recent demand has not matched the intensity of prior surges. Technical strategist John Roque of 22V Research described the $60,000 level as a critical zone b

According to the Mortgage Research Center, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.44% on Monday, June 29, down 0.04 percentage points from 6.48% the previous week. At this rate, a borrower financing a $100,000 mortgage would pay approximately $628 per month in principal and interest. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also declined to 5.65%, down 0.04 percentage points, with monthly payments of about $825 per $100,000 borrowed. Rates have remained relatively stable throughout 2026 as the

On June 29, BNY Mellon added USDC minting and redemption functionality to its institutional custody platform, deepening its partnership with Circle. The move builds on BNY's role as the primary custodian of USDC reserves.

According to OKX market data, ORDI surged intraday to break above $4.1 on June 29, currently trading at $4.11, up over 29% for the day.

According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, Israeli strikes have killed at least 4,257 people since March 2.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz said recently that the Israeli military has prepared for independent military action against Iran, and has already selected targets within Iranian territory. Katz stated that if Iran launches missiles at Israel, the Israeli military will conduct a "shocking" counterattack within Iran. He added that Israel will not interfere with U.S. President Trump's actions toward Iran.

According to TheStreet, SkyBridge founder and former Trump advisor Anthony Scaramucci backed Michael Saylor early Monday, rejecting early-summer 2026 predictions that MicroStrategy's Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet faced liquidation risk. In a post on X, Scaramucci cautioned against being "left behind," framing the moment as a test of conviction. He also questioned how many would later claim credit for capitalizing on the liquidation narrative, closing with "I ride with Saylor."

According to CNBC, Alphabet shares rose 4% on Monday (June 29) as the company officially joined the Dow Jones Industrial Average, replacing Verizon. Despite the symbolic blue-chip designation, Alphabet is tracking its worst month since February of last year, with six of the past seven weeks in the red, marking a sharp reversal from May when the company briefly became the world's most valuable company by market capitalization.

According to The Information, on June 30, Amazon and Anthropic renegotiated their agreement, moving from compute-based pricing to token-based billing due to escalating Anthropic costs. The e-commerce giant is simultaneously evaluating alternative AI models to reduce expenditure.

Over the past week, Velvet (VELVET) has surged 249%, ranking among the top performers across the top 70 assets, according to CoinMarketCap and CoinGlass data. The token climbed from a low of $0.09 to $2.09, driven by two major protocol developments: the consolidation of Base liquidity onto Aerodrome, the chain's deepest liquidity venue, and the launch of synthetic pre-IPO markets for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic on June 10 through integrations with TradeXYZ and Ventuals. Futures activity accoun

According to Ripple's former CTO David Schwartz, the XRP Ledger faces sandwich attack risks that are real but overstated. Schwartz addressed concerns that the network may expose users to front-running attacks, where malicious actors place transactions before and after a victim's trade to profit from price movements. While acknowledging the risk exists, Schwartz emphasized it should not be viewed as an existential flaw for XRPL, arguing instead that market structure questions around execution qua

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted that altcoin market capitalization has essentially roundtripped nearly 900 days of gains, with the total altcoin market cap returning to a breakout area from late 2023. According to the chart, the altcoin market failed to sustain its previous high and retreated to this key level, meaning the broader altcoin complex has spent almost three years without making meaningful progress on a capitalization basis. Poppe highlighted that while this setup represents

According to Cryptobriefing, ORE has surpassed 3 million SOL deployed for mining since its V3 protocol launch. The deployment milestone reflects participation from Solana users in ORE's mining model, which requires users to actively deploy SOL to participate.

According to Polygon, the network processed approximately $80 billion in stablecoin transfer volume in May, surpassing both Solana and BNB Chain in stablecoin settlement activity during the period. Stablecoin transfers are considered a key indicator of real blockchain utility, as they represent value movement across networks beyond speculative trading.

According to U, Dogecoin derivatives open interest was recorded around $959 million during a slow weekend trading period. The metric shows the amount of money tied up in active DOGE contracts, which can amplify price volatility if sharp moves occur. Traders are monitoring whether the positioning can support a recovery or signals caution ahead.

According to U, Chainlink added 6,100 new wallet addresses in two days, marking the network's strongest wallet growth burst of 2026. The surge signals rising user interest in the infrastructure protocol despite recent market weakness across the altcoin sector.

According to The Information, Amazon may increase payments to Anthropic under a latest agreement while simultaneously evaluating options to reduce costs through the use of alternative AI models.

According to BlockBeats citing Bitget data, AI stocks staged a V-shaped reversal on the evening of June 30, with most equities recovering from their opening losses. Micron (MU) fell 3% with an intraday low of 8% decline, while Marvell (MRVL) turned positive at 0.49% after dropping over 5% during the session. Storage stocks led gains, with Western Digital (WDC) up 8% and Seagate (STX) up 4%, while Corning (GLW) and Caribou Biosciences (CBRS) surged over 10%.