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The US Treasury sanctioned Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, accusing it of enabling sanctions evasion and transactions linked to the IRGC and regime insiders. This move is part of a broader US crackdown on Iranian economic actors using cryptocurrency to bypass sanctions.
A rare physical bitcoin known as the S1-COIN-25, minted between 2011 and 2013 by Mike Caldwell, was cashed in after 12 years. The tamper-proof hologram was peeled, and the 25 BTC represented by the coin, valued at around $1.78 million at current prices, was swept on-chain.
Bitcoin’s price fell sharply to $65,000, triggering over $1.8 billion in liquidations across the crypto market. The crash affected both longs and shorts, reflecting heightened volatility amid fluctuating investor sentiment.
Bitcoin dropped 12% resulting in $1.85 billion in liquidations; however, experts clarify that this decline is due to leverage in the market rather than Michael Saylor’s sale of 32 BTC. The correction highlights the impact of market leverage on price volatility.
Fundstrat’s Tom Lee projects Ethereum (ETH) could reach $250,000, citing the rapid adoption of AI and a surge in corporate validators now controlling 7% of ETH supply. At the time of reporting, ETH traded near $1,906, reflecting optimism amidst expanding institutional interest.
Solana (SOL) experienced an eighth consecutive monthly price decline, falling below $80. Decentralized exchange volume on Solana dropped 82%, compounded by $1.42 billion in Bitcoin ETF outflows, signifying waning investor confidence in SOL amid broader market turbulence.
Bitcoin’s price dropped below $66,000 amid substantial ETF outflows totaling $4 billion over 12 days. This sell-off challenges the ‘never sell’ narrative around Bitcoin ETFs and indicates investor concerns about the security and appeal of ETF-linked crypto holdings.
Crypto liquidations surged to $1.84 billion within 24 hours, with $883 million wiped out from Bitcoin longs alone. This significant deleveraging event underscores the current market volatility and risks associated with leveraged positions in crypto trading.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans under the Trump administration to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This move is a key step in formalizing crypto legislation and highlights growing governmental interest in incorporating Bitcoin into national strategy.
Bitcoin miners earned $1.08 billion in May, marking their highest revenue since January. However, this revenue has recently cooled as Bitcoin’s price dipped below $66,000, reflecting the sensitive relationship between BTC price and miner profitability.