Cryptocurrency Markets and On-Chain Ecosystem Developments

Ripple received preliminary authorization for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation on June 23, 2026, advancing plans to deliver regulated crypto asset services across the 30-country European Economic Area. The authorizat

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EthanBrooks·06-23 23:38

Ripple Receives Preliminary CASP License for 30-Country EU Expansion

Ripple Secures EU MiCA Approval for Crypto Services Across 30 EEA Countries on June 23

According to Ripple's official disclosure on June 23, 2026, the company received preliminary authorization for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union's Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation, enabling it to deliver regulated cryptoasset services across all 30

GateNews·06-23 23:37

Ripple Secures EU MiCA Approval for Crypto Services Across 30 EEA Countries on June 23

Coins.ph Partners with Clear Junction to Expand into Europe on June 23

According to Coins.ph, on June 23, the Philippines-based crypto wallet and payments company partnered with London-based payment infrastructure provider Clear Junction to expand its services into Europe and the UK. The partnership enables Coins.ph's corporate and financial institution clients to

GateNews·06-23 23:06

Coins.ph Partners with Clear Junction to Expand into Europe on June 23

Enso Launches RWA App Connecting 500+ Tokenized Assets via xStocks and Ondo

Enso announced Tuesday the launch of its real-world assets app and partnerships with xStocks, Ondo Finance, and Anchorage Digital's Porto platform. The launch aims to tackle fragmented distribution in the tokenization industry by aggregating more than 500 tokenized assets into a single execution fra

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DanielCarter·06-23 22:48

Enso Launches RWA App Connecting 500+ Tokenized Assets via xStocks and Ondo

Enso Launches RWA App, Connects 500+ Tokenized Assets Through xStocks and Ondo on Tuesday

Project Progress

According to a media statement, Enso announced Tuesday the launch of its real-world assets (RWA) app, aggregating access to over 500 tokenized assets including stocks, ETFs, treasuries, commodities, and stablecoins through a unified execution layer. The platform integrates with xStocks, Ondo

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GateNews·06-23 22:46

Enso Launches RWA App, Connects 500+ Tokenized Assets Through xStocks and Ondo on Tuesday

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff, 54 Positions Eliminated Amid Leadership Reshuffles

Project Progress

According to Coindesk, the Ethereum Foundation cut roughly 20% of its workforce on Tuesday, eliminating 54 positions as part of an internal restructuring tied to updated mandate and treasury strategy. The Foundation reorganized operations into five work clusters focused on critical development

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GateNews·06-23 22:31

Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff, 54 Positions Eliminated Amid Leadership Reshuffles

Senate Democrats Urge Hearings on Trump Family Crypto Ties to Abu Dhabi Royalty

Senate Democrats sent a letter Tuesday urging Republican leadership to hold hearings on reported ties between President Donald Trump's family crypto venture and Abu Dhabi royalty. The letter, signed by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Gary Peters, Ron Wyden, Richard Durbin, and Richard Blumenthal, cited

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EthanBrooks·06-23 22:27

Senate Democrats Urge Hearings on Trump Family Crypto Ties to Abu Dhabi Royalty

Senate Democrats Urge Hearings on Trump Family's $500M Abu Dhabi Crypto Investment on Tuesday

Geopolitics

According to The Block, on Tuesday Senate Democrats urged Republican leadership to immediately hold hearings on reported ties between President Donald Trump's family crypto venture and Abu Dhabi royalty. Earlier this year, the Wall Street Journal reported that an Abu Dhabi investment vehicle

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GateNews·06-23 22:26

Senate Democrats Urge Hearings on Trump Family's $500M Abu Dhabi Crypto Investment on Tuesday

Fake Crypto Influencer Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.4M Staking Fraud

Noman Saleem, a 39-year-old New York man, was sentenced to 15 months in prison on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow for defrauding cryptocurrency investors of more than $1.4 million. Saleem pleaded guilty in September 2025 to wire fraud charges after impersonating crypto

EthanBrooks·06-23 22:23

Fake Crypto Influencer Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.4M Staking Fraud

Crypto Impersonation Scam: NY Man Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.4M Fraud

According to ChainCatcher, Noman Saleem, a 39-year-old New York man, pleaded guilty in September 2025 to wire fraud for impersonating crypto influencers on Telegram and defrauding investors of more than $1.4 million. Saleem created multiple fraudulent Telegram accounts impersonating prominent crypto

GateNews·06-23 22:06

Crypto Impersonation Scam: NY Man Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.4M Fraud

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000 Amid Sixth Consecutive Week of ETF Outflows and $10.6B Options Expiry

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin fell below $63,000 on Tuesday amid the sixth consecutive week of spot ETF outflows, hawkish shifts in U.S. monetary policy, and mounting quarterly options expiration pressure. Ethereum dropped below $1,700 on the same day, with both BTC and ETH declining

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GateNews·06-23 22:05

Bitcoin Falls Below $63,000 Amid Sixth Consecutive Week of ETF Outflows and $10.6B Options Expiry

U.S. Senate Republicans Drafting Cryptocurrency Tax Bill, Expected in Fall

According to Steve Daines, U.S. Senate Republicans are drafting their own version of cryptocurrency tax legislation, expected to be unveiled in the fall. The Republican plan will be disclosed "as soon as possible," according to the Senate

GateNews·06-23 21:58

U.S. Senate Republicans Drafting Cryptocurrency Tax Bill, Expected in Fall

Ethereum Reaches 13.2M Monthly Users as Tokenized Assets Hit $203.4B

On-Chain Data

Industry Reports

Ethereum reached 13.2 million monthly active users in Q1 2026, up 53.5% from the prior quarter and 85.9% year over year, according to a report published by Token Terminal. Layer-1 transaction fees fell to $39.9 million, down 47.9% from the previous quarter and 81.9% year over year, while transaction

EthanBrooks·06-23 21:39

Ethereum Reaches 13.2M Monthly Users as Tokenized Assets Hit $203.4B

Ethereum Monthly Users Hit 13.2M in Q1 2026, Up 86% Year-over-Year as Tokenized Assets Reach $203B

Industry Reports

On-Chain Data

According to Token Terminal's Q1 2026 report, Ethereum monthly active users averaged 13.2 million, up 85.9% year over year and 53.5% from the prior quarter. Transactions reached 200.4 million, while throughput rose to 25.78 transactions per second. Tokenized assets on Ethereum averaged $203.4

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GateNews·06-23 21:37

Ethereum Monthly Users Hit 13.2M in Q1 2026, Up 86% Year-over-Year as Tokenized Assets Reach $203B

82 Catholic Leaders Oppose Clarity Act's BRCA Provision on Human Trafficking Concerns

According to Punchbowl News, 82 Catholic leaders sent a letter to Senate leaders on Tuesday opposing the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) section of the Clarity Act, warning it could enable human trafficking and money laundering financing. The religious leaders, coordinated by the

GateNews·06-23 21:16

82 Catholic Leaders Oppose Clarity Act's BRCA Provision on Human Trafficking Concerns

Chainlink Launches Project Pangea With 37 European Banks for Real-Time FX Settlement