Cryptocurrency Markets and On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

According to crypto researcher BankXRP, SBI VC Trade officially listed RLUSD as Japan's first regulated U.S. dollar stablecoin today (June 24, 2026) under the country's Fourth Electronic Payment Method framework. The approval enables banks, fintech firms, and corporations to use RLUSD for

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GateNews·06-24 13:13

RLUSD Emerges as Japan's First Regulated Stablecoin, Japanese Institutions Hold $59B Worth of XRP

Black Lake and Nuva Labs Tokenize $25M Mortgage Loans on Provenance Blockchain

Black Lake Digital Markets and Nuva Labs completed the first onchain minting and transfer of $25 million in institutional mortgage loans on Provenance Blockchain. The transaction was announced exclusively to The Block on Wednesday. The completion establishes technical and operational groundwork

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DanielCarter·06-24 13:11

Black Lake and Nuva Labs Tokenize $25M Mortgage Loans on Provenance Blockchain

Morgan Stanley Buys 126 BTC, Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 4,641

Stocks

On-Chain Data

According to Arkham data monitored by ChainCatcher, Morgan Stanley recently purchased 126.115 BTC through its spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 4,641 BTC valued at approximately $291

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GateNews·06-24 13:10

Morgan Stanley Buys 126 BTC, Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 4,641

Black Lake and Nuva Labs Complete First $25M Mortgage Loan Tokenization on Provenance Blockchain

According to The Block, Black Lake Digital Markets and Nuva Labs completed the first onchain minting and transfer of $25 million in institutional mortgage loans on Provenance Blockchain on Wednesday. Each mortgage loan is minted as a non-fungible token using Nuva Labs' infrastructure, with loan

GateNews·06-24 13:08

Black Lake and Nuva Labs Complete First $25M Mortgage Loan Tokenization on Provenance Blockchain

Hyperliquid Whales Hold $4.265 Billion With 1:1 Long-to-Short Ratio, Long Positions Down $176M

Derivatives Data

According to ChainCatcher citing Coinglass, Hyperliquid whales currently hold $4.265 billion in positions with an even 1:1 long-to-short ratio as of June 24. Long positions worth $2.13 billion (49.94% of total) are down $176 million, while short positions worth $2.135 billion (50.06%) are

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GateNews·06-24 13:04

Hyperliquid Whales Hold $4.265 Billion With 1:1 Long-to-Short Ratio, Long Positions Down $176M

SecondFi Secures 129M ADA After Cardano Wallet Exploit Traced to Address-Level Issue

Security Incidents

On Jun 24, SecondFi traced a Cardano wallet exploit to an address-level issue and secured 129 million ADA after attackers drained funds from 374 addresses. The wallet service identified the vulnerability and contained the

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GateNews·06-24 13:02

SecondFi Secures 129M ADA After Cardano Wallet Exploit Traced to Address-Level Issue

HyperLend Launches Veto Council to Enhance Protocol Security Ahead of HYPE Rewards on June 26

Token Events

According to Foresight News, HyperLend, a lending protocol on HyperEVM, launched Veto Council on June 26 to strengthen its security measures. The Veto Council, composed of core partners, investors, and key Hyperliquid community members, serves as a safeguard capable of canceling queued protocol

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GateNews·06-24 13:02

HyperLend Launches Veto Council to Enhance Protocol Security Ahead of HYPE Rewards on June 26

Standard Chartered Predicts AAVE Surges to $3,500 by End of 2030, Up 50x from Current $70

According to Standard Chartered digital asset research head Geoff Kendrick, the bank initiated coverage of Aave on June 24 and forecasted AAVE token could reach $3,500 by end of 2030, representing approximately a 50-fold increase

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GateNews·06-24 12:57

Standard Chartered Predicts AAVE Surges to $3,500 by End of 2030, Up 50x from Current $70

Bitcoin Rises to $65,020, Up 1.6% on June 22; Strategy Adds 520 BTC

Capital Flow

Price Volatility

According to Guru Club, on June 22, Bitcoin rose to $65,020.2, up 1.6% in 24 hours, while Ethereum climbed to $1,765.28, gaining 2.65% over the same period. Strategy increased its Bitcoin holdings by approximately $35 million worth 520 BTC over the past week, bringing its total Bitcoin reserves to 8

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GateNews·06-24 12:49

Bitcoin Rises to $65,020, Up 1.6% on June 22; Strategy Adds 520 BTC

Grok AI Predicts Ethereum Could Hit $6,000 by End of 2026

Market Analysis

Capital Flow

Elon Musk's Grok AI issued a price target for Ethereum ranging from $4,500 to $6,000 by the end of 2026, representing a potential gain of 170% to 260% above current levels. The AI model's analysis comes as ETH trades near $1,760, down approximately 65% from the $4,950 peak it reached in mid-2025. Th

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DanielCarter·06-24 12:44

Grok AI Predicts Ethereum Could Hit $6,000 by End of 2026

Hyperscale Data Signs $1.2B AI Infrastructure Deal, Exits Bitcoin Mining

AI Tokens

Hyperscale Data signed its first master services agreement on June 24 to supply 20 megawatts of AI compute capacity at its Michigan data center campus, a contract that could generate more than $1.2 billion over its full term. The Las Vegas-based company (NYSE American: GPUS) announced that

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EthanBrooks·06-24 12:44

Hyperscale Data Signs $1.2B AI Infrastructure Deal, Exits Bitcoin Mining

Elon Musk's Grok AI Targets Ethereum at $4,500-$6,000 by End of 2026

AI Industry News

According to Elon Musk's Grok AI, Ethereum could reach between $4,500 and $6,000 by the end of 2026, representing a potential 170% to 260% gain from current levels. ETH currently trades near $1,760, down approximately 65% from its mid-2025 peak of $4,950. The AI model's bull case points to Ethereum'

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GateNews·06-24 12:42

Elon Musk's Grok AI Targets Ethereum at $4,500-$6,000 by End of 2026

Meta Develops Prediction Market Platform as Maelstrom Backs CARDS Token

Enforcement Actions

Meta is developing a prediction market platform called "Arena," according to a New York Times report. The product currently operates on a points-based system rather than real money, avoiding gambling and derivatives regulations that govern cash-settled platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The

EthanBrooks·06-24 12:38

Meta Develops Prediction Market Platform as Maelstrom Backs CARDS Token

OpenPayd Secures MiCA License from Malta Regulator Ahead of July 1 Deadline

Regulation & Policy

Financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd secured authorization under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) ahead of the July 1 transition deadline. The license was issued by the Malta Financial Services Authority and enables the company to offer regulated crypto

EthanBrooks·06-24 12:33

OpenPayd Secures MiCA License from Malta Regulator Ahead of July 1 Deadline

OpenPayd Secures MiCA License Ahead of July 1 EU Deadline

According to the Malta Financial Services Authority, financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd secured MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation) authorization just days before the July 1 transitional deadline. The license enables OpenPayd to operate as a crypto-asset service provider across the

GateNews·06-24 12:32

OpenPayd Secures MiCA License Ahead of July 1 EU Deadline

Altcoin XRP Approaches Key Support as Analysts Debate Final Stage of Market Correction

Market Analysis

Altcoin XRP approaches key support as analysts debate final stage. The final stage of market correction for XRP could be playing out. Can XRP surge in the next two months? The crypto market continues to see a harsh fall in crypto asset prices from Bitcoin, Ethereum, and nearly all

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CryptoNewsLand·06-24 12:31

Altcoin XRP Approaches Key Support as Analysts Debate Final Stage of Market Correction

CryptoQuant Flags Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Anomaly as Signal for Major Price Move

Derivatives Data

According to CryptoQuant analyst MorenoDV_, anomalies in Bitcoin derivatives trading volume recently signal upcoming directional price moves. The analyst noted that derivatives trading volume drives volatility transmission, with abnormal spikes typically preceding significant repricing. Historical d

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GateNews·06-24 12:31

CryptoQuant Flags Bitcoin Derivatives Volume Anomaly as Signal for Major Price Move

Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on UAE's $500M Investment in Trump Family Crypto Project

Regulation & Policy

According to FinanceFeeds, five Democratic senators have called for immediate hearings into a $500 million investment by Abu Dhabi officials into World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency project associated with the Trump family. The agreement was signed four days before Trump's January 2025

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GateNews·06-24 12:31

Senate Democrats Seek Hearings on UAE's $500M Investment in Trump Family Crypto Project

Altcoin XRP Approaches Key Support as Analysts Debate Final Stage of Market Correction

Market Analysis