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SEC Battles, Tether's Golden Move, and Bitcoin Price Predictions

Stay on top of all the fast moving narratives in crypto

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Hunter Hodge
June 19, 2024 • Read Time: 12 minutes

Today's crypto roundup: big shakeup at the SEC Crypto Enforcement division (and we’re not upset about it 😊), Tether goes gold, and bulls and bears dance around Bitcoin's bonfire!

  • Hawkish Fed remarks and large Bitcoin ETF outflows trigger significant crypto market dropdown. — Read More

  • Trump vows pro-Bitcoin stance, leveraging crypto's political clout for 2024 election dominance. — Read More

  • Tether unveils Alloy, a gold-backed stablecoin aiming to marry the stability of gold with digital currency utility. — Read More

  • Hong Kong boosts crypto market with new regulatory license, enhancing investor appeal and market stability. — Read More

  • ZKPs bolster Web3 by enabling secure validations without exposing personal info. — Read More

Bitcoin's riding the investment seesaw, hopeful miners and bullish traders clutch to dreams of a big payday as ETF inflows swing away from institutions.

Bitcoin Traders Stay Bullish Amid Price Dip

Despite a notable drop to $64.3K, Bitcoin traders maintain a bullish outlook buoyed by strong derivatives market activity and decreased BTC outflows. Interest rates and mixed U.S. economic signals contribute to the market's complexity but fail to dampen the optimistic sentiment among top traders.

Bitcoin's 'Banana Zone' Surge Awaited Amid Critical Indicators

Bitcoin may soon enter a high-growth phase called the 'Banana Zone', contingent on reversing trends in miner selling, stablecoin inflows, and ETF outflows. Analysts pinpoint these shifts as essential for sustaining Bitcoin's recovery amidst a current 3.06% weekly downturn.

Bitcoin's Price Predicted to Surge as Difficulty Increases, Says Expert

Timothy Peterson highlights Bitcoin's mining difficulty as a pivotal price driver, projecting it could hit $100,000 due to higher security and miner attraction. This comes despite a recent price dip to $64,480, underlining a potential rebound driven by enhanced network resilience and mining costs.

BlackRock Reports Mainly Self-Directed Investor Inflows into Bitcoin ETFs

BlackRock sees Bitcoin ETF inflows dominated by individual investors, not institutions. This would be welcome news for greater widespread adoption.

CleanSpark Expands with $25.8M Acquisition of Bitcoin Mining Sites in Georgia

CleanSpark secures five new Bitcoin mining facilities for $25.8 million, boosting its Georgian infrastructure by 60 MW and aiming for a 20 EH/s hashrate. The strategic buy, amidst broader growth efforts, also leverages interruptible-load PPAs, enhancing operational flexibility during peak energy demands.

Despite regulatory hurdles, Ethereum's ambitious $10K goal and Bitcoin's security getting a flexible Ethereum twist demonstrate the unstoppable innovation race in the crypto sector.

Ethereum’s Rally to $10,000? High Hopes Amid Market Challenges

As Ethereum analysts tag the crypto's potential rise to $10,000 as the market's most 'asymmetric bet,' Ether faces tough resistance at $4,000 despite a reducing supply and optimistic market triggers like the upcoming spot Ether ETFs. Current sentiment is bolstered by the SEC concluding its probe on Ethereum’s status, along with a notable decrease in Ether's supply on exchanges, raising prospects for a significant price surge.

BOB Merges Bitcoin and Ethereum in Trailblazing Layer Solution

BOB introduces a pioneering hybrid layer solution, aiming to fuse Bitcoin's fabled security with Ethereum's flexibility; intensifying innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Dom, BOB's co-founder, unveils the staged rollout of their trailblazing 'OptiMine' protocol, enhancing both security and usability.

Hashdex Seeks US Approval for Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETF

Asset management firm Hashdex has filed a request to launch a novel spot ETF in the US, combining Bitcoin and Ethereum under one regulated market product. This strategic move, just weeks after a thwarted Ethereum ETF proposal, signifies a larger ambition to mimic its Brazilian HASH11 product that blends multiple cryptocurrencies.

Infineo fuses old-world insurance and modern blockchain, sprucing up a $3 trillion industry with a tech-savvy twist! #CryptoInnovation

Infineo Pioneers Tokenization of Life Insurance on Provenance Blockchain

Infineo takes a groundbreaking leap by minting the first-ever tokenized life insurance policies worth $9M on the Provenance Blockchain, signaling a new era where traditional finance meets blockchain efficiency. Alongside enhancing accessibility, this move aims to streamline settlements and boost transparency in the $3 trillion life insurance industry.

Binance lures with shiny tokens, Brazil plays watchdog, and Pantera bets big on Solana—crypto's wild west gets wilder.

Binance Rolls Out HODLer Airdrops for BNB Subscribe-and-Earn Enthusiasts

Binance introduces an enticing offer for BNB holders enrolled in its Simple Earn program—HODLer Airdrops featuring tokens from promising projects. A savvy move to bolster loyalty among investors through snapshots and quick spot wallet rewards, this campaign could see a swell in platform engagement.

Pantera Capital Bullish on Solana Amid Ethereum's Declining Dominance

Pantera Capital compares Solana's rising influence in blockchain technology to Apple's past disruption of Microsoft, suggesting Solana's vertical integration mirrors historic tech shifts. Amid a multi-polar shift in blockchain dominance, they see Solana capturing significant market space, challenging Ethereum with architectural strengths and robust investment moves, including a hefty purchase of SOL from FTX's wreckage.

Brazil Ramps Up Scrutiny on Global Crypto Exchanges

Brazil's government intensifies its inspection of major international crypto exchanges like Binance and Coinbase, demanding detailed operations info to ensure compliance with new tax laws and local partnerships. This proactive measure, announced amid a regional crypto boom, reflects their broader strategy to secure tax revenues and regulate the growing digital asset landscape.

Economic pipe dreams and locking in loyalty—the crypto world's latest gimmicks to appear transformative and secure.

Bitwise Foresees $20 Trillion GDP Boost from Crypto and AI by 2030

At the Consensus conference, Bitwise announced a bullish forecast that crypto and AI might add $20 trillion to the global GDP by 2030, signaling robust growth propelled by technological synergy and massive investments in data centers. With AI and blockchain's integration accelerating, sectors like Bitcoin mining are evolving into crucial hubs for AI data processing, potentially solving the looming data center shortage and fueling economic expansion.

Ethena Revamps ENA Tokenomics, Introduces Forced Vesting

Ethena overhauls its ENA tokenomics by mandating a 50% forced vesting for tokens from airdrops with redistribution for non-compliance, aiming to transform holders from short-term traders to long-term stakeholders. Along with new staking opportunities, Ethena aims to strengthen its ecosystem through enhanced utility, including secure cross-chain transfers and financial applications.

Helium Mobile Launches Tech Stack Licensing for Device Manufacturers

Helium Mobile, the decentralized wireless provider powered by their namesake network, just rolled out a tech stack licensing program aimed at device manufacturers, aiming to globally uplift affordable wireless connectivity. Severing part of a broader strategy to revolutionize the $3.1 trillion wireless market, this move enables manufacturers to integrate Helium’s technology into their devices, boosting worldwide network development.

Sonic and Ronin are throwing millions at blockchain gaming – because who needs boring traditional games when you can speculate and game all from your wallet?

Sonic Secures $12M for Solana-based Gaming Layer-2 Chain

Sonic, a gaming-focus Layer-2 protocol on Solana, reels in a hefty $12 million during its Series A funding round, led by Bitkraft, Galaxy Interactive, and Big Brain Holdings. Built for blazing-fast gaming experiences and customizable features, Sonic aims to become a major player in the Solana ecosystem's gaming sector.

Ronin to Initiate Layer-2 Chain Deployment for Game Developers

Ronin, the Ethereum-based gaming network, is gearing up to launch its own dedicated layer-2 chains using advanced zkEVM technology, promising enhanced scalability and control for game makers by 2025. This strategic pivot is slated to significantly ease asset transfers, token swaps, and NFT trading, effectively propelling its potential to onboard billions of gamers worldwide.

Ronin Introduces zkEVM to Revolutionize Blockchain Gaming

Ronin releases its zkEVM, leveraging Polygon's ZK technology to dramatically enhance blockchain gaming capabilities, aiming for broader adoption and ecosystem growth. This strategic development promises a massive transformation in gaming experiences and a boost in user engagement.

While the SEC plays whack-a-mole with crypto, some tokens dodge the hammer, and others get hit—just another day in the crypto wild west.

SEC Ends Ethereum 2.0 Probe with No Enforcement Action

The US SEC has concluded its investigation into Ethereum 2.0, deciding against enforcement and setting a potentially liberating precedent for crypto regulations. Amidst controversy, Consensys successfully argued for Ethereum's commodity status, influencing a pivotal calming of regulatory waters and sparking a 3.3% rise in Ether's price.

SEC Crypto Enforcement Chief Steps Down After Nearly a Decade

The SEC's chief of cryptocurrency enforcement wraps up a significant nine-year tenure, marking an era of rigorous regulation and high-profile legal battles. His departure raises questions about the future direction of crypto oversight and regulation intensity.

SEC Clamps Down on American CryptoFed DAO's Stablecoin Registration

The SEC accuses American CryptoFed DAO of making misleading statements in the registration of its Ducat and Locke tokens, potentially leading to revoked licenses. Amidst allegations of inadequate disclosures about its operations and finances, the DAO faces intensified scrutiny under SEC's expanding focus on crypto compliance.

North Dakota Revokes Binance US License Amid Regulatory Crackdown

North Dakota strips Binance US of its money transmitter license, marking it the eighth state to do so due to violations including a federal felony conviction of its founder, and failure in anti-money laundering practices. The company, facing mounting legal pressures, now risks the license revocation becoming permanent if no appeal is filed within a mandated 30-day period.