The US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady at 4.25 %–4.50 % in its June 18 FOMC decision, marking the fourth consecutive pause since December 2024. Markets widely expected the move. CME FedWatch data showed a 99.9% probability of a rate hold heading into the meeting. Cooling inflation, resilient labor markets,… Listen ⇢

The move will lower collateral requirements to access leverage for crypto trading due to the relatively stable value of US government debt. Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit and spot exchange Crypto.com are accepting BlackRock’s tokenized US Treasury fund as trading collateral for institutional and experienced clients. The move will allow institutional… Listen ⇢

On Tuesday, the US Senate officially passed the landmark GENIUS Act with significant bipartisan support, advancing federal efforts to set standards for U.S. stablecoin issuers. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to the bill’s passage, calling it “a truly historic moment.” GENIUS Act Nears Becoming Law After months of dramatic… Listen ⇢

Spokane is Washington’s first city to ban crypto ATMs.  Ordinance addresses $141M in state scam losses in 2023.  Elderly residents are frequent targets of crypto scams. On June 17, 2022, the Spokane City Council unanimously voted to prohibit the use of crypto ATMs in the city, becoming the first city… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin Magazine Bitdeer Raises $330M to Expand Bitcoin Mining and AI Operations Singapore-based Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has launched a $330 million convertible notes offering, aiming to strengthen its mining operations, develop ASIC rigs, and scale its AI infrastructure. The notes, due in 2031, carry an annual interest… Listen ⇢

Canadian asset manager 3iQ has launched an XRP-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the XRPQ ticker. According to a June 18 statement, XRPQ will offer investors a six-month waiver on management fees and hold only long-term positions on the digital asset. These assets are sourced… Listen ⇢

Ted Hisokawa Jun 18, 2025 16:20 Tether collaborates with the DOJ to seize $225 million in USDt linked to a ‘pig butchering’ fraud scheme, enhancing its reputation in compliance and global crime prevention. Tether, renowned as a leading entity in the digital assets sector, has been formally acknowledged by the… Listen ⇢

Despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the cryptocurrency market shows strong resilience, with over $400 million moving into Bitcoin this week. The broader crypto market is down about 1.56%, and the meme coin sector dropped nearly 5%, creating a clear opening for strategic investors. The Fear and Greed… Listen ⇢

Through its seed and strategic rounds, TAC, a blockchain designed to give EVM dApps access to the TON and Telegram ecosystem, has received $11.5 million. The recently concluded $5 million strategic round, which Hack VC led, strengthens institutional support for TAC’s goal of integrating blockchain technology into Telegram, the cryptocurrency… Listen ⇢