Cryptocurrency Markets and On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Price Prediction

AAVE is continuing its bull run, with institutional investors showing interest and the fundamentals of the DeFi sector improving overall confidence in the market. Standard Chartered’s forecast depends on expanding stablecoins, RWAs, and sustained DeFi growth through the decade ahead. AAV

AAVE4.22%

CryptoNewsLand·06-29 16:56

AAVE Price Outlook Strengthens on DeFi Growth

Trade.xyz Launches Applied Materials US Stock Perpetual Contracts on June 30 With Up to 10x Leverage

Derivatives Data

Stocks

According to BlockBeats, trade.xyz launched US stock perpetual contracts for Applied Materials on June 30, offering up to 10x leverage.

AMAT9.38%

GateNews·06-29 16:49

Trade.xyz Launches Applied Materials US Stock Perpetual Contracts on June 30 With Up to 10x Leverage

XRP Adds 19,000 New Accounts Weekly Despite Market Downturn; ETF Inflows Continue

According to Evernorth, XRP added around 19,000 new accounts every week despite the broader market downturn, while the Altcoin Season Index remained at just 46, indicating early-stage rotation dynamics. XRP-focused investment products continued attracting capital inflows, contrasting with net

XRP1.15%

GateNews·06-29 16:43

XRP Adds 19,000 New Accounts Weekly Despite Market Downturn; ETF Inflows Continue

Ripple Proposes XRPL Lending Protocol via XLS-65 and XLS-66 Standards

Project Progress

Ripple proposed the XRPL lending protocol through two technical standards designed to bring institutional-grade borrowing onto the XRP Ledger. The protocol separates credit assessment, which remains offchain with institutions, from loan execution, which is enforced onchain through predefined rules c

XRP1.15%

DanielCarter·06-29 16:43

Ripple Proposes XRPL Lending Protocol via XLS-65 and XLS-66 Standards

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Records $3.3 Billion June Outflows

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) shed roughly $1.3 billion during the week of June 22 to 26, about 73% of total US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows that week. Across June, US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $4.06 billion in redemptions, the largest monthly total since launch in January 2024, with IBI

BTC1.18%

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LucasBennett·06-29 16:35

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Records $3.3 Billion June Outflows

550,000 Bitcoin Transferred to Binance and OKX in Largest Inflow Since 2023

Crypto analyst Darkfost reported that 550,000 BTC was recently deposited into Binance and OKX exchanges, marking the largest exchange inflow since the 2023 bear market. The transfers, worth approximately $33 billion at current prices, occurred as Bitcoin's trading within a narrow price range since

BTC1.18%

CryptoFrontier·06-29 16:35

550,000 Bitcoin Transferred to Binance and OKX in Largest Inflow Since 2023

Bitcoin Trades Near $60,000 As ETF Outflows and Technical Breakdown Flag Risk

Bitcoin is trading near $60,000 after pulling back sharply from a record high above $120,000 earlier in the cycle, with market participants closely monitoring whether the price zone continues to hold amid shifting institutional demand and broader risk-asset volatility. The decline has coincided with

BTC1.18%

LucasBennett·06-29 16:35

Bitcoin Trades Near $60,000 As ETF Outflows and Technical Breakdown Flag Risk

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sheds $1.3B in a Week, Posts $444.5M Single-Day Redemption Record

Stocks

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) suffered massive outflows during the week of June 22 to 26, shedding roughly $1.3 billion—about 73% of all outflows from the US spot Bitcoin ETF complex that week. On June 26 alone, IBIT posted $444.5 million in single-day redemptions, its largest since

BLK2.79%

BTC1.18%

IBIT0.88%

GateNews·06-29 16:33

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Sheds $1.3B in a Week, Posts $444.5M Single-Day Redemption Record

550,000 BTC Transferred to Binance and OKX in Latest Move, Largest Inflow Since 2023 Bear Market

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 si

BTC1.18%

GateNews·06-29 16:33

550,000 BTC Transferred to Binance and OKX in Latest Move, Largest Inflow Since 2023 Bear Market

Bitcoin Trades Near $60,000 After Sharp Decline From $120,000, As ETF Outflows Accelerate

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

BTC0.89%

GateNews·06-29 16:33

Bitcoin Trades Near $60,000 After Sharp Decline From $120,000, As ETF Outflows Accelerate

BNY Mellon Adds USDC Minting and Redemption to Institutional Custody Platform on June 29

Partnerships & Ecosystem

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

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GateNews·06-29 16:31

BNY Mellon Adds USDC Minting and Redemption to Institutional Custody Platform on June 29

ORDI Surges to $4.11, Up 29% Intraday

Price Volatility

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.

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GateNews·06-29 16:30

Scaramucci Defends Saylor Against Bitcoin Liquidation Predictions

SkyBridge founder and former Trump advisor Anthony Scaramucci defended Michael Saylor in a post on X early Monday, dismissing predictions from earlier this summer that Strategy's Bitcoin-heavy balance sheet was headed toward liquidation. Scaramucci took aim at those who had publicly bet against Sayl

BTC1.18%

CryptoFrontier·06-29 16:24

Scaramucci Defends Saylor Against Bitcoin Liquidation Predictions

Binance MiCA License Withdrawn in Greece Due to Political Forces

Regulation & Policy

Enforcement Actions

Binance founder CZ stated publicly on June 29, 2026, that the exchange's MiCA license application filed in Greece was fully compliant and nearly approved by at least one EU regulator before it was withdrawn. CZ attributed the withdrawal to political forces, though he said he had seen no official

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EthanBrooks·06-29 16:23

Binance MiCA License Withdrawn in Greece Due to Political Forces

Scaramucci Backs Saylor on Monday, Dismisses MicroStrategy Liquidation Predictions

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

BTC1.18%

GateNews·06-29 16:22

Scaramucci Backs Saylor on Monday, Dismisses MicroStrategy Liquidation Predictions

VELVET Gains 249% Following Aerodrome Migration and Pre-IPO Market Launch

Price Volatility

Project Progress

Partnerships & Ecosystem

Stocks

Velvet protocol's VELVET token posted a 249% gain over the past week, ranking among the top performers in the top 70 assets, as the protocol consolidated its Base liquidity onto Aerodrome and launched synthetic pre-IPO markets for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic on June 10. The rally drove VELVET

EthanBrooks·06-29 16:16

VELVET Gains 249% Following Aerodrome Migration and Pre-IPO Market Launch

Dogecoin Open Interest at $959M as Traders Monitor Positioning

Derivatives Data

Dogecoin open interest was recorded around $959 million during a slower weekend trading period, bringing derivatives positioning back into focus for DOGE traders. The figure reflects the total value tied up in active Dogecoin derivatives contracts, a metric that shows how much leveraged exposure

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CryptoFrontier·06-29 16:15

Dogecoin Open Interest at $959M as Traders Monitor Positioning

David Schwartz Says XRP Ledger Sandwich Attack Risk Real But Overstated

Ripple former CTO David Schwartz addressed concerns about sandwich attacks on the XRP Ledger, stating the risk is real but overstated. Schwartz's position acknowledges that front-running and sandwich attacks exist as familiar problems across decentralized markets, particularly when traders

XRP1.15%

DanielCarter·06-29 16:15

David Schwartz Says XRP Ledger Sandwich Attack Risk Real But Overstated

Altcoin Market Cap Roundtrips 900 Days as Analyst Identifies Support

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe stated that the altcoin market capitalization has roundtripped nearly 900 days of gains, returning to a breakout area from late 2023. The market failed to break through its prior high before declining to this support level. This reset has created painful

MEME3.17%

DanielCarter·06-29 16:14

Altcoin Market Cap Roundtrips 900 Days as Analyst Identifies Support

Chainlink Adds 6,100 Wallets in Two Days in 2026 Growth Burst