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RWA (Real World Assets) refers to the tokenization of tangible assets—such as real estate, private credit, and government bonds—on the blockchain. By bringing traditional financial instruments on-chain, RWA protocols like Ondo and Centrifuge provide DeFi users with stable, real-yield opportunities. In 2026, the RWA sector is a multi-trillion-dollar bridge between TradFi and DeFi, enabling fractional ownership and global liquidity for previously illiquid assets. Follow this tag for insights into on-chain credit markets, regulatory compliance, and asset-backed security innovations.

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Norwegian K33 launches new round of share issuance to purchase 1,000 BTC

Norwegian K33 launches new round of share issuance to purchase 1,000 BTC

Norwegian digital asset firm K33 wants to issue a round of shares to raise enough capital to buy as much as 1,000 BTC. The offering has already received full subscriptions. In an official press release, the Norwegian firm declared that…

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2025/06/18

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Spokane City, Washington, Bans Crypto ATMs Following a Surge in Crypto Crimes

Spokane City, Washington, Bans Crypto ATMs Following a Surge in Crypto Crimes

Authorities have ordered the removal of crypto ATMs in Spokane, Washington, within the next 60 days, invoking a citywide ban. On 17 June 2025, members of the Spokane City Council’s legislative session unanimously voted in favour of removing all crypto ATMs from the city. An astronomical rise in scams targeting residents of the city triggered.. The post Spokane City, Washington, Bans Crypto ATMs Following a Surge in Crypto Crimes appeared first on 99Bitcoins .

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2025/06/18

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Why Is Crypto Down Today? – June 18, 2025

Why Is Crypto Down Today? – June 18, 2025

The crypto market is down again today. Just two of the top 100 coins have recorded increases over the past 24 hours. Moreover, the cryptocurrency market capitalization has decreased by another 3.9% to $3.38 trillion. The total crypto trading volume is at $112 billion, similar to the levels seen yesterday. TLDR: The crypto market continues decreasing amid massive geopolitical shifts; Bitcoin fell below the $105,000 level, now trading at $104,971; Ethereum fell from the daily high to the intraday low of $2,464, recuperating since; Canada approved the first XRP ETF in North America; ”Stablecoins are actively becoming a foundational component of the global financial system”; US spot BTC ETFs recorded $216.48 million in inflow, spot ETH ETFs took in $11.09 million; The dip is likely to be affected by the US Federal Reserve meeting and the US involvement in Israel’s attack on Iran. Crypto Winners & Losers All top 10 coins per market cap are down today. Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 1.6% and below the $105,000 level, now trading at $104,971. Also, Ethereum (ETH) has decreased by 2%, changing hands at $2,530 at the time of writing. XRP (XRP) saw the highest decrease in this category of 3.6% to the price of $2.15. It’s followed by Solana (SOL)’s 3.5% to $147. The smallest drop is 1.1% by Tron (TRX) , which currently changes hands at $0.2742. Moreover, only two of the top 100 coins have increased today. Kaia (KAIA) is up 6.1% to $0.1644, while Nexo (NEXO) appreciated 0.6% to $1.23. At the same time, Sky (SKY) recorded the highest decrease today, falling 8.8% to the price of $0.08404. Speaking of XRP, Canada approved the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) for this asset in North America, called the Purpose XRP ETF (XRPP) . Additionally, the Evolve XRP ETF (XRP) will start trading on 18 June as well. June 18th. TSX. Get ready. Announcing the Purpose XRP ETF, offering regulated, direct exposure to spot #XRP , the native token powering fast, low-cost cross-border payments ⚡️ 🔗 Fund page: https://t.co/CfCEdbOUEp 🔗 Press release: https://t.co/8v1FPkXSdU … pic.twitter.com/uzNgZyRpC3 — Purpose Investments (@PurposeInvest) June 16, 2025 ‘Stablecoins are a Foundational Component of Global Financial System’ The US Senate finally passed the long-awaited GENIUS Act on Tuesday. This is the first time the Senate has advanced a regulatory framework specifically for stablecoins. Now, the bill moves to the House of Representatives for a vote. The U.S. Senate has passed the GENIUS Act — landmark stablecoin legislation that provides regulatory clarity, enhances consumer protection, and extends U.S. dollar dominance online. Thanks to President Trump for his leadership on crypto & @SenatorHagerty for authoring the bill. — David Sacks (@davidsacks47) June 17, 2025 Liat Shetret, Vice President of Global Policy and Regulation at blockchain analytics firm Elliptic , commented that the US approving its first major stablecoin-focused federal legislation is “a pivotal step in shaping the country’s digital asset future and addressing oversight of the rapidly growing digital asset ecosystem.” Shetret further argued that, “Stablecoins are actively becoming a foundational component of the global financial system. By advancing the GENIUS legislation and similar bills, the Senate is recognizing its role in providing financial stability and protecting consumers—shaping legislation to secure the nation’s interests by moving this bill forward.” Lawmakers from the two major parties have engaged in months-long negotiations and have “worked to strengthen the bill.” They’ve addressed critical concerns around anti-money laundering, national security, and systemic risk, Shetret says. He added that “it’s clear that robust consumer protections and market integrity safeguards were central to driving approval, and the GENIUS Act benefited from strong nonpartisan support.” Why is Crypto Down Today: Levels & Events to Watch Next At the time of writing, BTC trades at $104,971. This is down from the intraday high of $106,795. The coin failed to reach the $107,000 level, or to hold the $106,000 and $105,000 levels. As it broke the support of $106,196, the next one to watch is $104,633. It’s currently far from the ATH of $111,814, but another rally would bring it close to it, if not above. Moreover, Bitcoin may see short-term losses of 10%-20%, should the US enter Israel’s war against Iran, TradingView noted . Investors tend to seek safe havens during conflicts. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: TradingView At the same time, Ethereum is currently trading at $2,530. At one point, the price plunged from the intraday high of $2,584 to the intraday low of $2,464. It has recovered since, now attempting to retake that daily high again. Meanwhile, the crypto market sentiment is now the lowest it’s been in days. The Fear and Greed Index dropped from 54 yesterday to 48 today . It’s still within the neutral area, but fear is moving in. Should it fall further, it may signal buying opportunities. Source: CoinMarketCap Moreover, on Tuesday, US BTC spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw another day of net inflows, for the 7 th consecutive day, with $216.48 million . Of this amount, BlackRock is responsible for $639.19 million, while the others saw outflows, bringing the daily total down. Source: SoSoValue US ETH spot ETFs also recorded net inflows of $11.09 million on Tuesday. Grayscale took in $36.71 million, and Bitwise $3.62 million. The cumulative total net inflow is $3.89 billion. Source: SoSoValue Investors in all markets are currently focused on two major geopolitical and macroeconomic events. On the one side, investors are reacting to Iran’s attack on Iran, but are also monitoring the US’s growing involvement in the war – which is bound to affect markets across the board. The other element is today’s US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. ET: Chair Powell hosts live #FOMC press conference: https://t.co/fXt6ew8I9A pic.twitter.com/OPKhd6eRKt — Federal Reserve (@federalreserve) June 17, 2025 Quick FAQ Why did crypto move with stocks today? Both the crypto and the stock markets decreased over the last day. The S&P 500 went down by 0.84%, the Nasdaq-100 decreased by 1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.7%. The stock market may have recovered from the initial Israel’s attack on Iran, but now it’s focused on the US involvement in this war. Is this dip sustainable? Given the current shaky geopolitical and macroeconomic stages, the dip may continue over the short term. Though another rally is not out of the question, fueled by regulatory developments, additional decreases are possible.

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2025/06/18

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Latin American energy giant Feniix Energy closes $75 million oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization

Latin American energy giant Feniix Energy closes $75 million oil and gas deal via blockchain tokenization

PANews reported on June 18 that according to CryptoSlate, Latin American energy company Feniix Energy has completed a $75 million acquisition of producing oil and gas assets through blockchain tokenization.

2025/06/18

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Washington’s Spokane City Bans Bitcoin ATMs, 11,000 Scam Complaints Received in 2024

Washington’s Spokane City Bans Bitcoin ATMs, 11,000 Scam Complaints Received in 2024

The city of Spokane in the US state of Washington has banned crypto kiosks within city limits. The Spokane City Council has directed existing crypto ATM operators to remove dozens of machines found in convenience stores and gas stations. The Council, on Monday, voted unanimously on an ordinance that eliminates and prohibits crypto ATMs located within the Spokane city. According to a local report , the overall ban arrives as the city is seeing an uptick in scams related to Bitcoin kiosks. “This ordinance will protect vulnerable Spokane residents from scams involving virtual currency kiosks, and I am proud we are the first city in the state to move this legislation forward,” said Council Member Paul Dillon, who presented the ordinance. Per Coin ATM Radar data , there are nearly 45 Bitcoin kiosks in and around Spokane. Some of the well-known Bitcoin ATM operators in the city include Coinflip and Bitcoin Deposit. Scammers Disguised as Revenue Personnel Target Spokane Residents Police detective Tim Schwering initially raised the issue of increasing crypto ATM fraud cases. “I’ve had a number of cases where this money that’s placed in there will end up in places like China, North Korea, Russia,” Schwering told the Council . “What is happening is people are getting scammed.” Further, scammers pose as representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and ask users to buy crypto from kiosks to protect their money. In some cases, they even threaten victims, particularly senior citizens, to either follow their instructions or face jail term. Schwering applauded the Council’s decision to ban all crypto kiosks in Spokane. “This is a vital first step in protecting Spokane residents,” he said. Nearly 11K Crypto ATM Scam Complaints Received in 2024: FBI According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates, there were nearly $5.6 billion in losses due to crypto ATM scams in the US. The losses amounted to over $141 million in Washington alone. The FBI 2024 report said that the agency received 10,956 complaints, amounting to $246.7 million in losses. The report added that complaints from residents increased by 99% from 2023. Source: FBI Scammers particularly target victims above 60. The FBI recorded $107 million in losses in this age category alone in over 8,000 cases. “There were cases I was confident I knew the name and bank account, but he was sitting in mainland China, and there was nothing I could do about it,” Schwering told early this month to the Spokane Council. Other cities like Stillwater, Minnesota have barred crypto ATMs in April and more cities in that state are considering similar regulations.

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2025/06/18

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US Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Bill In Latest Win For Crypto Regulation

US Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Bill In Latest Win For Crypto Regulation

The US Senate passed the landmark GENIUS stablecoin bill, marking a major step forward for crypto regulation. The bill, formally known as the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US

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2025/06/18

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In-depth analysis of the GENIUS Act: What are the key impacts on the stablecoin market?

In-depth analysis of the GENIUS Act: What are the key impacts on the stablecoin market?

Today (June 17, local time) American history has ushered in an important development - the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act . The bill will establish a clear federal regulatory

2025/06/18

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VanEck Solana ETF Appears On DTCC List As Polymarket Odds For SOL And XRP ETF Approvals Surge

VanEck Solana ETF Appears On DTCC List As Polymarket Odds For SOL And XRP ETF Approvals Surge

VanEck’s proposed spot Solana ETF has been listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website, a strong procedural sign that Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval may be

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2025/06/18

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Crypto ATMs banned in Washington’s Spokane city as scam losses mount

Crypto ATMs banned in Washington’s Spokane city as scam losses mount

Crypto ATM operators in Washington’s Spokane City have been ordered to remove their kiosks within 60 days following a citywide ban. The decision was enacted following a unanimous vote during the Spokane City Council’s legislative session on June 17, making…

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2025/06/18

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Analyst predicts XRP holders will soon ‘print’ as 2025 breakout looms

Analyst predicts XRP holders will soon ‘print’ as 2025 breakout looms

As XRP eyes a potential ETF-fueled breakout, a rising project called Pepeto is winning attention with real utility, zero-fee trading, and early investor buzz. #sponsored

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2025/06/18

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