Walmart and Amazon are considering launching their own stablecoins, potentially revolutionizing the payment landscape and saving billions in transaction fees. Their plans depend on the GENIUS Act for regulatory clarity, while Uber also explores stablecoin adoption.

As oil prices soar past $75 per barrel, global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies, feel the squeeze. Rising energy costs and inflation concerns may fuel risk aversion, impacting assets from Bitcoin to traditional equities.

SharpLink Gaming has acquired over 176,000 Ethereum, becoming the largest publicly traded holder of ETH as of June 13, 2025. The move marks a shift towards a crypto-focused treasury model but has led to a 67% drop in stock price amid fears of shareholder dilution.

Ant International, led by Jack Ma, is eyeing stablecoin licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, with applications planned for August 1, 2025, in Hong Kong. This move follows regulatory pressures in China, and aims to leverage blockchain for cross-border payments, supported by partnerships with major banks.

The CBDT intensifies its crackdown on tax defaulters by cross-referencing ITRs with TDS data from VASPs, targeting non-compliance in Virtual Digital Asset transactions. The effort includes a new NUDGE campaign to enhance taxpayer adherence to the 30% flat tax rate on VDAs.

Shopify partners with Coinbase and Stripe to allow USDC stablecoin payments, marking a pivotal step in crypto-e-commerce integration. Initial rollout targets select users in June 2025, with broader availability planned.

AI startup Yupp, under Ber Sarai Labs Inc., launched its platform on June 13, 2025, following a $33 million seed funding led by a16z crypto. The platform distinguishes itself by aggregating user feedback on AI models to enhance their accuracy, offering rewards for input and supporting various payment methods, including crypto.

Bitcoin is poised to challenge gold as a leading store of value, according to Galaxy Digital's CEO Mike Novogratz, who forecasts a potential $1,000,000 valuation. Institutional interest is rising, yet regulatory hurdles and volatility remain challenges.

Bitcoin's recent price action suggests a potential end to its local uptrend, with rejections at the upper Bollinger Band near $110,000. Analysts emphasize monitoring resistance and support levels amid geopolitical tensions and market volatility.

The Ethereum Foundation pledges $1 million for Roman Storm's legal defense, highlighting its stance on privacy and coding rights. Storm, facing trial next month, is accused of laundering over $1 billion.

DeFi Development Corp. secures a $5 billion equity line with RK Capital for Solana acquisitions, boosting its SOL holdings strategy. CEO Onorati cites this as a flexible move to scale and enhance validator yields.

ProCapBTC aims to merge with SPAC Columbus Circle Capital 1, targeting a $750 million raise for bitcoin acquisitions, with Anthony Pompliano to become CEO. The move is buoyed by relaxed U.S. crypto regulations under President Trump, sparking renewed market interest.

Ethereum has surged past $2,800, breaking out of its previous trading range and sparking market optimism for a potential bullish phase. However, recent volatility led to a 9.6% drop, underscoring market uncertainty despite promising technical indicators suggesting future growth.

Tesla is expanding its virtual power plant operations across Japan, offering free storage batteries to companies to bolster grid stability and renewable energy use. Partnering with Fuyo General Lease and Global Engineering, Tesla aims to harness household energy contributions, aligning with Japan's green initiatives, while also affecting renewable energy-related cryptocurrencies positively.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong warns that Bitcoin might replace the U.S. dollar as the global reserve currency if U.S. debt issues persist. Despite a 24% sales decline, Armstrong sees regulatory clarity and bipartisan legislation as keys to crypto market stability.

Bitcoin's CAGR has rebounded to 31% as of June 2025, with a notable 46.32% price surge, indicating a potential bullish trend. Analysts foresee further growth, targeting $168,000 by October 2025 if momentum holds.

Bitcoin surges to $110,000, nearing its record, igniting retail investor interest amid macroeconomic concerns and Treasury warnings. BTC Bull Token gains traction, raising $7 million with incentives linked to Bitcoin's performance.

Bitcoin hit a record $111,900 in May 2025, with prices now fluctuating between $100,000 and $110,000. Institutional interest grows as GameStop buys 4,700 Bitcoins, while Bitcoin Hyper presale surges past $1.13 million.

BlackRock's entry into the Bitcoin market with its iShares Bitcoin Trust marks a pivotal shift, legitimizing the cryptocurrency as a mainstream investment tool. The SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 facilitated this move, propelling IBIT to become the fastest-growing ETF in history.