1. Polymarket Data: Strait of Hormuz Closure Odds Nearly Double After Israel’s Strikes on Iran

    As of June 14, the likelihood of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz has risen to 47%, nearly doubling from 24% on June 11. Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Trade The odds of Iran blocking or closing the Strait of Hormuz, one …


    June 14, 2025, 6:53 p.m.
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  2. Trump's Empire Pulled In $57M From Family-Linked Crypto Firm Last Year, Filing Shows

    The U.S. President also holds up to $5 million in crypto, $500,000 in gold bars, stakes in various companies, and a vast real estate empire.


    June 14, 2025, 6:53 p.m.
    CoinDesk
  3. SOL Rebounds Toward $145 as 7 ETFs Advance and DeFi Dev Corp Eyes More SOL Purchases

    SOL trims losses near $144 after DeFi Development Corp secures $5B equity line of credit and seven issuers revise S-1 filings at U.S. SEC’s request.


    June 14, 2025, 6:53 p.m.
    CoinDesk
  4. Bitcoin as DeFi Fuel: Altcoin Communities Mull BTC Reserves and Incentive Pools

    As publicly listed firms continue integrating bitcoin into their balance sheets, crypto communities like Cardano and Polkadot have discussed echoing this strategy, deploying the leading digital currency in their own operations. Altcoin Teams Eye Bitcoin for DeFi Power and Treasury Backing This week, the Polkadot …


    June 14, 2025, 5:53 p.m.
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  5. 946 Exahash—Miners Push Bitcoin to New Computational Heights Despite Pay Drop

    At block height 901,152 on Friday, the Bitcoin network logged its 12th difficulty adjustment of the year, slipping a slight 0.45%, which lowered the difficulty to 126.41 trillion. The next day, Saturday, miners pushed the network’s computational power to yet another peak, eclipsing the previous …


    June 14, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
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  6. Shaquille O’Neal to Pay $1.8M in Settlement Over FTX Promotion Lawsuit

    Investors in the lawsuit alleged that he misled them by appearing in ads for the exchange.


    June 14, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
    CoinDesk
  7. Brazil Sets Flat 17.5% Tax on Crypto Profits, Ending Exemption for Smaller Investors

    The tax applies to all crypto assets, regardless of location, and aims to boost tax revenue.


    June 14, 2025, 4:53 p.m.
    CoinDesk
  8. Solana’s Best Meme Coin Picks and Time-Sensitive Presale Opportunities Amid ETF Hype According to Neo Pepe

    This content is provided by a sponsor. Solana ETF filings spark renewed investor interest across meme coin markets Three Solana-native tokens showing strength as ETF momentum builds Five early-stage presales drawing serious attention for their unique positioning One presale—hidden in plain sight—reveals a DAO-powered roadmap …


    June 14, 2025, 3:53 p.m.
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  9. Public Filing Shows Trump Raked in $57M in Digital Asset Related Profits

    Donald Trump reported tens of millions in income for 2024, including over $57 million tied to cryptocurrencies, according to his newly filed 2025 public financial disclosure. Trump Cashes In Big on Crypto and Name-Related Licensing Deals On June 13, U.S. President Donald Trump submitted his …


    June 14, 2025, 3:23 p.m.
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  10. How Immigrants and Protesters Are Being Caught in ICE’s AI Dragnet

    Federal agents are using AI, facial recognition, and drones to monitor protests and immigrants. But is its increasing use warranted?


    June 14, 2025, 3:23 p.m.
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  11. Ethereum Foundation Backs Roman Storm With $500K Ahead of Trial  

    The Ethereum Foundation has donated $500,000 to support Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s legal defense ahead of his July trial on money laundering and sanctions charges. Storm, arrested in August 2023, faces accusations of enabling criminals—including North Korea’s Lazarus Group—to launder over $1 billion through …


    June 14, 2025, 2:23 p.m.
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  12. Why Are So Many Public Companies Pivoting to Crypto, And What Happens If Bitcoin Crashes?

    Although some firms may be forced to sell their Bitcoin if markets cool, others could be acquired by asset managers hunting for deals.


    June 14, 2025, 2:23 p.m.
    Decrypt
  13. Bitcoin Upward Trend Expected to Continue Through 2025: Coinbase Analysts

    Coinbase Institutional forecasts a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency market in the second half of 2025, driven by improved economic growth, corporate adoption, and regulatory progress. Coinbase Report Highlights Three Key Crypto Themes for Second Half 2025 Coinbase Institutional projects a constructive outlook for the …


    June 14, 2025, 1:23 p.m.
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  14. Gold price nears all-time high amid fears of broader regional Middle Eastern conflict 

    Gold price is nearing its all-time high at $3,433, further fueling its up-and-to-the-right rally in 2025, as escalating tensions in the Middle East drive investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The surge in gold price reflects not only geopolitical uncertainty but also a broader shift in …


    June 14, 2025, 1:23 p.m.
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  15. Crypto-Related Anti-Money Laundering Reports Rose by 8% in Germany Last Year: FIU

    Crypto figured in a record 3.3% of all suspicious activity reports submitted to Germany's anti-money laundering agency last year.


    June 14, 2025, 1:23 p.m.
    Decrypt
  16. Gotbit Ordered to Dissolve After DOJ Seizes $23M in Crypto

    The DOJ shut down Gotbit in a sweeping crackdown, seizing $23 million in crypto and exposing years of fake trading volume that misled investors and platforms. DOJ Forces Market Manipulator Gotbit to Shut Down The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 13 that …


    June 14, 2025, 11:53 a.m.
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  17. Bitcoin Remains Defiant Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict and Trade War Fears

    Bitcoin dipped below $105K overnight before steadying as traders weigh geopolitical fallout and tariff uncertainty.


    June 14, 2025, 10:53 a.m.
    CoinDesk
  18. Abra CEO Bill Barhydt Says Crypto Is Replacing the 60/40 Portfolio

    Bond performance is in the gutter while bitcoin is reaching all-time highs. Savvy financial advisors are now telling their peers to throw out bonds and replace them with crypto. Abra’s Barhydt Predicts Crypto Will Replace Classic 60/40 Asset Allocation The decades-long rule of thumb for …


    June 14, 2025, 9:53 a.m.
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  19. Crypto Remittances Fell Nearly 45% in El Salvador

    Numbers from the Central Bank of El Salvador indicate that crypto remittances sent to El Salvador fell by 45% compared to the first four months of 2024. Crypto flows sent from abroad accounted for less than 1% of all funds sent by foreigners to family …


    June 14, 2025, 7:53 a.m.
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  20. Binance Freezes $3.5M in Crypto as Kidnap Ransom Trail Collapses on Blockchain

    Binance froze assets, traced blockchain trails, and helped crack a cross-border ransom-for-crypto network as it dismantled a $3.75M laundering ring hiding in casinos. Binance Neutralizes Crypto Laundering Hub Hidden in Junket-Casino Labyrinth Crypto exchange Binance revealed on June 13 that its Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) …


    June 14, 2025, 5:53 a.m.
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