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Indiana becomes the first U.S. state to allow bitcoin and crypto investments in public retirement plans, a bullish policy shift that expands digital asset adoption while protecting payments, mining, custody, and blockchain activity statewide. Indiana Leads US States After Law Opens Public

Key Insights XRP maintained support above $1.40 as the broader market rebounded, while strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs helped restore trading confidence. Bitcoin surged beyond $74,000 alongside gains in major altcoins, lifting total crypto market value close to $2.45 trillion in one

The U.S. Federal Reserve Board, along with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, has issued joint guidance clarifying that tokenized securities should receive the same regulatory capital treatment as their traditional counterparts under existing bank capital rules.

Culper Research report indicates that Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade caused excess block space, leading to a 90% drop in transaction fees, potentially entering a "death spiral" cycle, resulting in decreased staking demand and network security. The report mentions Vitalik Buterin selling large amounts of ETH, questioning Tom Lee's bullish outlook, and points out BitMine's loss risks held in Ethereum.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has proposed new regulations requiring crypto brokers to deliver tax forms electronically, eliminating the option for users to request paper copies of Form 1099-DA.

Pi Network (PI) tokens recently surged in price, breaking through $0.1900, with a total increase of about 15%. Market sentiment has improved, and the fear index has risen back to 29. However, 20.8 million PI tokens will be unlocked on Saturday, which could increase selling pressure and pose a short-term risk to the price. If it can break through $0.1959, the target price is $0.2613; but a drop below the 50-day moving average could turn the trend bearish.

Eric Trump, co-founder of World Liberty Financial and son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has publicly criticized major banks for lobbying against provisions in the CLARITY Act that would allow crypto platforms to offer yields on stablecoins, calling their efforts "anti-consumer" and "anti-American."

Elon Musk's X company has launched a beta version of the X Money payment system, allowing users to transfer and manage funds, sparking widespread discussion about XRP integration. Although there are no official plans for cryptocurrency integration at the moment, the market is generally optimistic. Analysts believe that XRP has design advantages for payments, especially with improved regulatory environments, making it more promising. However, the practicality of stablecoins is also under scrutiny. XRP is currently testing the $1.50 technical resistance level. If successfully broken through, it could trigger further gains.

Although Bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading 42% below its all-time high of $126,000, some technical signals suggest that the price range from $60,000 to $72,000 could become a significant support level, marking a new bottom before the market enters a sustainable recovery phase. The BTC price dropped sharply to

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Pi Network's PI token has recently risen to $0.20, facing challenges of isolation from the mainstream crypto ecosystem. The founder emphasized shifting focus to practical applications rather than just token issuance. Although 16.8 million users have completed KYC, concerns have been raised over data transparency. The platform plans to upgrade by introducing features such as decentralized exchanges and launching various community activities to boost ecosystem activity.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped all charges against Tron founder Justin Sun and his affiliated entities, and reached a settlement with his subsidiary Rainberry, which agreed to pay a $10 million fine. The charges included unregistered token sales, market manipulation, and undisclosed celebrity endorsements. This settlement reflects a shift in the SEC's enforcement approach toward the cryptocurrency industry and does not constitute a definitive ruling on the legal status of TRX and BTT.

The Russian Ministry of Finance is preparing an independent bill to regulate stablecoins, separating fiat-pegged digital assets from the country's broader cryptocurrency trading framework expected to take effect July 1, 2026.

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific completes a $500 million loan agreement led by Morgan Stanley, planning to convert existing mining farms into AI high-density data centers, with an option to increase the loan to $1 billion. The company has begun liquidating Bitcoin reserves as mining profits are expected to decline significantly by 2026. Post-transformation, it faces risks such as competition from established data center providers.

Core Scientific has secured a $500 million 364-day loan facility from Morgan Stanley, with an accordion feature allowing expansion to $1 billion, as the Bitcoin mining firm accelerates its strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence and high-density colocation services.

Solv Protocol announces that its Bitcoin reserve fund has been targeted in a malicious attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $2.7 million. The attacker exploited a double-minting vulnerability in the smart contract to inflate the token supply to 567,000,000 and cash out 38 SolvBTC tokens. Solv commits to fully compensate affected users and has partnered with multiple security firms to investigate and prevent similar incidents from happening again.

Tether makes a strategic investment in fintech company Axiym with the goal of integrating USDT into Axiym's regulated payment ecosystem to improve cross-border payment processes. Axiym has a decentralized settlement infrastructure in 140 countries, which can enhance the efficiency of fund flows and optimize the payment experience. This investment marks Tether's transition from a single stablecoin issuer to a participant in broader payment infrastructure, promoting global financial inclusion.

Tether, the issuer of the $183 billion USDT stablecoin, has made a strategic investment in Axiym, a fintech company building distributed treasury and settlement infrastructure across regulated payment ecosystems.