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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Neo Pepe Protocol presale surges as newcomers flock to its memecoin movement with $102k+ raised at just $0.05 per token. Buying into the right presale at the right time can define one’s crypto journey, and Neo Pepe Protocol is capturing early attention for all the right reasons. Representing decentralization and cultural defiance, Neo Pepe Coin isn’t just another memecoin — it’s a grassroots movement powered by real community engagement. Its beginner-friendly onboarding process ensures simplicity, especially for newcomers to…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially delayed decisions on two additional ETFs, adding them to a growing list of applications now facing extended timelines. According to separate filings published on Tuesday, June 17, the SEC is initiating formal proceedings to determine whether to approve or deny Franklin Templeton’s proposed XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL) ETFs. Typically prompted by the need for a more thorough evaluation of the proposals and related concerns, this move pauses the decision-making process for several weeks to allow for additional public input and internal review. “The Commission is instituting proceedings pursuant to Section 19(b)(2)(B)…

Coinbase reported insider sales of more than $5 million worth of stock, with CFO Alesia Haas as the biggest seller. Coinbase insiders continue to offload stock on the market. On Tuesday, June 16, Coinbase filed a Form 144 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting all insider sales. The company disclosed that insiders sold 26,243 shares of Coinbase stock since March 2025. The net proceeds from these sales totaled $5,673,636. The largest, and possibly only, seller was CFO Alesia Haas. Haas personally sold 21,020 shares in three transactions, one each month since March, netting $4.53 million. On the same dates,…

Shiba Inu price continued its strong downtrend this week, even as its token burn rate surged by over 800%. Shiba Inu (SHIB) token plunged to a low of $0.00001160, its lowest level since April 9. It has dropped by 35% from its recent peak on May 12. SHIB price dropped because of the ongoing crypto market crash that has pushed Bitcoin and most altcoins lower.  The sell-off intensified as whales dumped their SHIB holdings. According to Nansen data, whale holdings have declined by over 80% in the last 12 months to 34 billion tokens. Similarly, smart money holdings have fallen…

With a push for stablecoin licenses worldwide, JD.com Chairman Liu Qiangdong wants fiat-pegged tokens to do what banks can’t: settle in seconds. His vision calls for 10-second settlements across continents, anchored in licensed stablecoins and JD’s own e-commerce empire. Technology-driven eCommerce company JD.com is reportedly seeking stablecoin licenses across major economies, with Chairman Liu Qiangdong revealing plans to revolutionize cross-border payments during a June 17 corporate sharing session. In a Monday briefing reported by Sina Technology, Qiangdong laid out an ambitious plan to leverage blockchain-based stablecoins to slash international transaction times from days to seconds, while reducing costs by 90%.…

PEPE has seen a sharp 13% correction on the daily timeframe, confirming a lower low and continuing its bearish trajectory. With structure still pointing downward, the next major test lies at the point of control, a key level that may either catch the fall or open the door to a deeper drop. After a series of lower highs and lower lows, PEPE (PEPE) has extended its downtrend with a sharp 13% daily move lower. The recent breakdown followed a failed attempt to reclaim the value area high, where a harsh rejection at the 0.618 Fibonacci level accelerated downside momentum. From…

U.S. stocks were down as Trump continues to insist that Iran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Major U.S. stock indices were down as hopes for a swift resolution to the Israel-Iran conflict continued to fade. On Tuesday, July 17, the Dow Jones fell 130 points, or 0.31%, with healthcare firms leading the declines. At the same time, the S&P 500 dropped 0.44%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined by 0.50%. Dow Jones Industrial Average heatmap | TipRank The downturn came after U.S. President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran, Iran’s capital. The move rattled investors, signaling the…

Ondo Finance is bringing together key players in crypto to create a shared framework for tokenized securities, aiming to make real-world assets more accessible and interoperable across platforms. On June 17, Ondo Finance (ONDO) announced the formation of the Global Markets Alliance, a new coalition that includes the Solana (SOL) Foundation, Fireblocks, BitGo, Trust Wallet, Bitget Wallet, Jupiter (JUP), and others. According to the company’s official statement, the group will work on building technical and compliance standards for tokenized public securities like stocks and exchange-traded funds, with a focus on global accessibility, liquidity, and investor protections. The alliance forms ahead…

Liquidity staking protocol Meta Pool has suffered a contract exploit that led to unauthorized token minting and losses of over $133,000. Meta Pool was able to contain the incident before further damage was done, according to a June 17 blog post. According to the team, the attack was identified through “early detection systems” and support from blockchain security firm Blocksec, which helped them respond quickly and pause the mpETH contract to prevent “further unauthorized activity or additional losses.” The Meta Pool team attributed the incident to a vulnerability in the ERC4626 mint() function of its mpETH contract. In a separate…

Are Amazon, Walmart, and Ant Group building a new monetary layer beneath commerce — where stablecoins replace dollars, eliminate middlemen, and reshape consumer behavior inside their own financial empires? Retail giants warm up to stablecoins Three global players in commerce and payments, Amazon, Walmart, and Alibaba’s Ant Group, are reportedly exploring stablecoins, the digital assets typically pegged to fiat currencies such as the U.S. dollar. According to a June 2025 report from The Wall Street Journal, both Amazon and Walmart are holding internal discussions around launching their own stablecoins.  Amazon’s interest in digital currency is not new. In 2021, the…