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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. As mainstream platforms tighten control, Promeet gives creators a web3-powered escape, with instant payouts, real ownership, and no censorship. It is no secret that a small handful of media moguls have disproportionate control over the internet. From social media to streaming platforms, tech elites seem to decide what we watch, what we consume online, who watches the content we upload, and how we get paid.  One noteworthy example of this control is how OnlyFans, the subscriber-based social media platform,…

The crypto giant is seeking regulatory clearance to offer tokenized equities, a blockchain-based twist on stock trading that could disrupt legacy brokerages and test the SEC’s evolving stance under President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto regime. After dodging a high-stakes lawsuit under former President Joe Biden’s SEC, Coinbase is now pushing the envelope. In an interview with Reuters, Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal said the crypto exchange is seeking formal regulatory approval to offer tokenized equities. While Grewal stopped short of confirming whether Coinbase has submitted a formal request, he said the initiative is a “huge priority” and contingent on a…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. With legacy tokens like XRP and Dogecoin losing steam, savvy investors are pivoting toward new crypto projects like Neo Pepe Protocol that blend meme appeal with real decentralization. With the crypto market in constant flux, allocating $10,000 wisely demands more than simply chasing familiar names. XRP and Dogecoin, once investor darlings, now face headwinds from regulatory uncertainty and stagnant innovation. In contrast, a fresh generation of cryptocurrencies is seizing attention with robust decentralization, genuine utility, and vibrant community engagement.…

a16z crypto, the digital assets arm of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, has deepened its investment in EigenLayer with a new $70 million token acquisition, coinciding with the launch of the Ethereum restaking protocol’s developer platform, EigenCloud. On June 17, 2025, Eigen Labs announced the official launch of EigenCloud, a unified cloud platform aimed at accelerating crypto’s app era.  As the EigenLayer (EIGEN) community celebrated this major milestone, the Eigen Labs team revealed that a16z had acquired an additional $70 million worth of EIGEN tokens to support the rollout. This builds on the $100 million investment a16z made in Eigen…

Sei price continued its strong downtrend today, June 17, as the ongoing crypto crash accelerated. Sei (SEI) token dropped to $0.1660, its lowest level since April 17, and is now down more than 40% from its May high. From its November 2023 peak, the token has plunged by over 77%. Despite the bearish price action, Sei’s underlying fundamentals remain solid. According to data from DeFi Llama, the network’s total value locked has reached an all-time high of over 3.08 billion SEI, up significantly from 715 million at the start of the year. Most decentralized applications on the Sei network have…

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen is rolling out a loyalty program to reward user engagement across its platform. On Tuesday, June 17, Nansen officially launched Nansen Points, a loyalty initiative designed to reward active users based on their engagement. Participants will earn points through onboarding actions, subscriptions, staking, and referrals. Introducing Nansen Points: Season 01Our new loyalty program that rewards you for being part of the Nansen ecosystem.Stack points, unlock rewards. Your journey starts here 👇 pic.twitter.com/uYfB59eJ08— Nansen 🧭 (@nansen_ai) June 17, 2025 With the launch of Season 1, users can begin accumulating points that will be redeemable through Nansen and…

io.net is bolstering its decentralized AI infrastructure by integrating Walrus’ encrypted storage protocol, enabling developers to securely train and deploy custom models without relying on traditional cloud providers. According to a press release shared with crypto.news on June 17, decentralized cloud provider io.net has partnered with Walrus, a Sui-based storage protocol, to provide a robust infrastructure for AI and machine learning applications. The partnership enables developers to securely store proprietary models on Walrus’ tamper-proof decentralized network while leveraging io.net’s globally distributed GPU clusters for training and inference. “Partnering with Walrus unlocks a game-changing opportunity for AI/ML teams. By integrating Walrus’s…

Global stocks pared gains on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average opening more than 100 points lower in early trading as Israel and Iran continued attacks against each other. Alongside the Dow, the S&P 500 opened down 0.3%, while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. These declines came as investors weighed the prospects of a quick truce versus a potential escalation of the Israel-Iran hostilities. U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks and social media posts related to the conflict, as well as his early departure from the G7 summit, stoked fears that a swift ceasefire was unlikely. Trump said in…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Polkadot and Polygon struggle for momentum, a new memecoin contender, XYZVerse, is catching fire, with early investors eyeing a potential 30x breakout. As the cryptocurrency landscape evolves, attention is shifting from well-known projects like Polkadot and Polygon. A new contender, XYZVerse, is gaining traction and may offer better opportunities this quarter. Could XYZVerse be the strategic move to consider? Explore how this emerging platform could redefine investment choices in the coming months. XYZVerse forecast: Could a 30x surge…

Tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft reach all-time high amid clash over company’s future. OpenAI and Microsoft have had one of the most successful partnerships in tech history, but recent reports suggest it may be unraveling. According to a June 17 report by The Wall Street Journal, negotiations between the two firms are stalling, and OpenAI is even considering legal action. Currently, Microsoft is blocking OpenAI’s plans to convert into a for-profit company, a move that would allow it to go public. This roadblock has prompted OpenAI’s leadership to threaten an antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft and call for a review of…