Day: June 18, 2025

China E-Commerce Giant JD Mulling Stablecoin Licenses

Key Notes Richard Liu, JD.com founder, says the company plans to apply for stablecoin licences across the globe. He believes this move could help reduce cross-border payment costs by 90% and speed up transactions. The move aligns with the recent advancement of stablecoin regulation in the US. Richard Liu, the founder of China-based e-commerce platform JD.com, has announced the companyโ€™s plan to apply for stablecoin licences worldwide. He stated that the focus is on major sovereign currency countries and international markets. JD Eyes Stablecoin For Reduced Cross-border Payment Costs and…

Researchers Forecast Bitcoin At $4.3 Million By 2036, Citing Institutional Demand

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. In a striking forecast, two academic researchers, Murray Rudd and Dennis Porter, have predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) could soar to an astonishing $4.3 million by 2036 if institutional buying trends continue.ย  This prediction was highlighted by market expert Giovanni…

Bitcoin price could fall under $100k, options data suggests

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Bitcoin price has retreated in the past few days, and the futures market points to more downside, potentially to $100,000. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to $104,650 on Wednesday, June 18, marking a 6.52% decline from its highest level this year. Option traders are increasingly betting on further declines. Data from Deribit shows that the put-to-call volume ratio rose to 2.17, indicating that more traders are buying put options as a hedge. A put option gives investors the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a specific price within…

Europeโ€™s Top Bitcoin Treasury Adds $20M to Holdings

Key Notes A European Bitcoin treasury firm purchased $20 million worth of Bitcoin. This brings its BTC stockpile to 1.653 Bitcoin. The firm financed the purchase through the issuance of convertible bonds. A European Bitcoin treasury company, The Blockchain Group, has expanded its BTC holdings by acquiring 182 Bitcoins in a $20 million (~โ‚ฌ17.0 million) purchase. This additional acquisition increased its total holdings to 1,653 Bitcoin, and its BTC yield to 1,173% in 2025. At the time of reporting, the firmโ€™s reserve is approximately $170 million. The Blockchain Groupโ€™s BTC…

BlackRockโ€™s IBIT Adds 6,000 BTC Amid ETF Outflows

Key Notes IBIT now holds 674,248 BTC with $70.4 billion in assets under management, securing 54% of the Bitcoin ETF market. While BlackRock posted significant inflows, net inflows across all US Bitcoin ETF issuers were just $216 million due to a large outflow. The net inflows on June 17 were nearly half of the $412 million inflows on the previous day. BlackRockโ€™s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has continued to dominate the Bitcoin ETF market, clocking a massive $639 million in inflows on June 17, while scooping more than 6000 Bitcoins…

BTCC Exchange Celebrates 14th Anniversary with Launch of First-Ever User Badge Program

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June 18th, 2025 โ€“ VILNIUS, Lithuania BTCC, one of the worldโ€™s longest-serving exchanges, celebrates its 14th anniversary by launching its first-ever user badge program. The milestone campaign, running from June 16 to July 1, 2025, introduces the exclusive โ€œ14 Years of Momentumโ€ badge. This limited-edition emblem aims to honor community loyalty as the exchange steps into its 15th year of operation in the crypto space. In the fast-paced cryptocurrency industry, 14 years of operation represent an extraordinary milestone of excellence. BTCC has proven its commitment to security and reliability by…

Pudgy Penguins, Elympics Launch ‘Pengu Clash’ Game on TON

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Pudgy Penguins is launching a skill-based Web3 game called Pengu Clash for The Open Network (TON) blockchain, joining the competitive mini-game space. According to Pudgy Penguins, the game will operate under a play-to-win model, allowing players to compete and be rewarded for game mastery rather than speculation. โ€œPlay-to-win, in essence, is a skill-based game,โ€ Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz told Cointelegraph. โ€œUsers wager against one another vs play-to-earn, [in which] youโ€™re earning tradable currency that the game provides. This is a user-vs-user-based system.โ€ The project said the game will feature…

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3iQ Launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange With Backing From Ripple

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Canadian asset manager 3iQ has launched a new XRP-focused ETF for North American users. The 3iQ XRP ETF (TSX: XRPQ, XRPQ.U) began trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange, offering investors direct exposure to the fourth-largest digital asset by market cap. Ripple (XRP), the blockchain company behind the XRP Ledger, is an early investor in the fund, 3iQ said in a Wednesday announcement. To mark the occasion, the 3iQ team will ring the TSXโ€™s closing bell this afternoon. The ETF debuts with a six-month 0% management fee. It invests exclusively…

Ripple CEO Hails GENIUS Act as First Big Bill Since Dodd-Frank

Key Notes Brad Garlinghouse supported the US Senate’s decision to pass the GENIUS Act. He acknowledged that this is a significant milestone for a crypto industry clamoring for clear regulations. Like the US, South Korea has even unveiled a new bill for stablecoin regulation. The US Senate has received support from several top crypto players, including Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of blockchain payments company Ripple Labs, for passing the GENIUS Act. The crypto leader claimed that this is the first major financial bill since the Dodd-Frank Act. For an industry…