ChainCatcher news, according to market data, cryptocurrency concept stocks in the U.S. pre-market are generally rising, among which:Sharplink Gaming up 26.82%;Circle up 8.79%;Strategy up 1.41%;Coinbase up 2.26%;MARA Holdings up 1.60%;Riot Platforms up 1.95%.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, former TON Foundation executive Justin Hyun officially launched the Telegram-integrated crypto investment app Affluent on June 16.The protocol is developed based on the TON blockchain, featuring a simplified yield scheme that combines "traditional finance and DeFi." Users can participate in the automated Strategy Vault with a one-click deposit, and funds will be intelligently allocated to different lending markets to optimize returns.Affluent co-founder Hyung Lee stated that their solution integrates traditional financial risk control with a modular blockchain architecture. The app includes an expert-managed vault system, with the backend automatically executing asset allocation strategies, while the frontend retains a simple Telegram interaction interface. Currently, the platform has not disclosed specific details of its risk management mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) issuers, 21Shares AG, announced the cross-listing of five new products on the Stockholm Nasdaq, further solidifying its market position in the Nordic region.The newly listed products include: 21Shares Uniswap ETP (code: AUNI), 21Shares Avalanche ETP (code: AVAX), 21Shares Bitcoin Gold ETP (code: BOLD), 21Shares Solana Core Staking ETP (code: CSOL), and 21Shares Ethereum Core ETP (code: ETHC).These products will join the company's existing lineup of five ETP products on the Stockholm Nasdaq. Mandy Chiu, Head of Financial Product Development at 21Shares, stated that this expansion reflects the growing demand from retail and institutional investors for diversified, low-cost cryptocurrency investment products.

ChainCatcher news, "Ice Cream Assassin" Zhong Xuegao's founder Lin Sheng responded to netizens' questions about his "speculating on cryptocurrencies" during a live broadcast, stating, "It was a very big mistake for me to speculate on cryptocurrencies. For a long time, I was recommending friends around me to try things like Bitcoin and so on. Later, I found that those who listened to my recommendations were all smiling, while I still don't have a single Bitcoin now. It's too tragic."

According to ChainCatcher news and CryptoQuant data, the inflow of Bitcoin from whale and retail addresses on Binance has dropped to an all-time low during the current cycle. Analysis suggests that both groups tend to hold their coins, with a general expectation of further upside in the market.

ChainCatcher message, based on SoSoValue data, influenced by various factors including Trump's call for a ceasefire between Israel and Palestine, the cryptocurrency market sector generally welcomed a recovery after consecutive pullbacks, with only the Layer2 and AI sectors declining, down 0.86% and 1.06% respectively. Within the Layer2 sector, Celestia (TIA) and Mantle (MNT) fell by 1.45% and 2.33% respectively. The decline in the AI sector was mainly dragged down by the liquidity crisis of Polyhedra Network (ZKJ), which saw a staggering 24-hour drop of 83.23%, while other tokens like Render (RENDER) and Fetch.ai (FET) still rose by 2.58% and 4.89% respectively.In addition, Ethereum (ETH) rose by 0.66% in 24 hours, recovering to $2500, while Bitcoin (BTC) increased by 0.40%, climbing above $105,000.In other sectors, the Layer1 sector rose by 2.48% in 24 hours, with Solana (SOL) up 7.38%; in the PayFi sector, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Keeta (KTA) rose by 5.72% and 6.20% respectively; the DeFi sector increased by 1.36%, with Sky (SKY) and Jupiter (JUP) rising by 5.27% and 6.05% respectively; the CeFi sector rose by 0.72%, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) up 3.01%; the Meme sector increased by 0.18%, with Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) and SPX6900 (SPX) rising by 4.91% and 6.57% respectively.Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical market trends show that the ssiLayer1, ssiRWA, and ssiPayFi indices rose by 1.81%, 1.60%, and 1.53% respectively in 24 hours.

ChainCatcher news, the encrypted payment framework AEON announced a partnership with the exchange Bybit to integrate the Web3 mobile crypto payment solution into the Bybit App, providing offline QR code payment capabilities to its 70 million users. Users can directly use crypto assets for consumption in Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions within Bybit, applicable to over 20 million offline merchants including McDonald's, Starbucks, and Uniqlo.Previously, mainstream exchanges and wallets such as KuCoin, Bitget Wallet, and TokenPocket have already integrated AEON's Web3 mobile crypto solution, expanding the real-world application scenarios for crypto assets.

According to ChainCatcher news, monitored by Lookonchain, crypto KOL Unipcs spent $381,900 to purchase 28.08 million USELESS (currently worth $2.4 million), and has not sold any tokens, with unrealized profits exceeding $2 million. However, his wallet remains in the red, as Unipcs has diversified investments in 48 tokens, of which 44 are in loss, with only USELESS bringing him substantial profits.

ChainCatcher news, according to Reuters, informed sources say that Coinbase and Gemini are expected to obtain EU crypto licenses from Luxembourg and Malta respectively, authorized to operate across 27 countries under the MiCA regulations.This move has sparked regulatory divergence in Europe, with some countries expressing doubts about Malta's rapid approvals for OKX, Crypto.com, and Gemini, fearing a "race to the bottom" in regulation. Officials from France's AMF and ESMA have also expressed concerns about uneven enforcement. Meanwhile, Coinbase is expanding its small team in Luxembourg to strengthen compliance efforts.

ChainCatcher news, Eric Trump, the second son of Trump, posted on social media that today's important announcement is not related to cryptocurrency, but there will be important news related to WLF I coming up. (Currently, the community speculates that the WLFI token will be launched soon)Previously, it was reported that Trump will make an important announcement on June 16 at 8 AM Eastern Time.

ChainCatcher news, Trump campaign co-manager Chris Lasavita stated at the Coinbase crypto summit that Trump's support for cryptocurrency has become a key factor for his successful re-election in 2024.Lasavita pointed out that the cryptocurrency issue has helped the Republican Party attract traditionally Democratic-leaning voter groups, including African Americans, Asian Americans, and young voters. Data shows that 28% of Asian Americans and about 20% of African Americans own cryptocurrency, significantly higher than the 14% of whites. The Trump administration has incorporated crypto-friendly policies into the Republican platform, promising to protect Bitcoin miners and ban central bank digital currencies. Meanwhile, a political action committee supported by Coinbase and Ripple Labs has invested over $200 million in the 2024 elections, boosting the influence of crypto assets in American politics.

ChainCatcher news, according to europe1, a 26-year-old trader was kidnapped on his way back to his home in Juvisy-sur-Orge on Friday night to Saturday. The man, who has 40,000 followers on TikTok, was forcibly taken by four kidnappers in a stolen Clio car.According to preliminary reports, the victim was beaten. The kidnappers demanded 50,000 euros in cryptocurrency from him. After checking his account balance and finding a lower amount, the kidnappers released him, realizing that the victim did not possess the requested sum. The trader was assessed to need six days of recovery (ITT). The case has been taken over by the organized and professional crime investigation department.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the Vietnamese National Assembly passed the "Law on Digital Technology Industry" on June 14, officially incorporating crypto assets into the national legal regulatory framework for the first time. The law will take effect on January 1, 2026. According to local media reports, the passage of the law not only recognizes the legal status of crypto assets but also paves the way for broader digital innovation across the country.The new law categorizes digital assets into two types: virtual assets and crypto assets. While both rely on cryptographic or digital technology for verification and transfer, they do not include securities, digital fiat currencies, or other financial instruments. The government will be responsible for establishing relevant operating conditions, classification standards, and regulatory mechanisms.The law also requires that crypto asset activities comply with international norms such as cybersecurity and anti-money laundering (AML), clearly in response to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s regulatory concerns regarding Vietnam. Since 2023, Vietnam has been on the FATF's "grey list."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, despite the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the cryptocurrency market sentiment index "Fear and Greed Index" remains in the "Greed" range. The index showed a score of 60 in Sunday’s update, maintaining in the "Greed" area, while Bitcoin fell by 2.8% on Friday to $103,000. This drop occurred after explosions were reported in Tehran at 22:50 UTC on Thursday, following Israel's claim of responsibility for the attacks. Iran reportedly retaliated on Friday evening with "dozens of ballistic missiles." On Thursday, the index's "Greed" score was 71.Despite the tense geopolitical situation, market participants still pointed out that Bitcoin has shown relative resilience. Crypto analyst Za stated in a post on Saturday: "Bitcoin currently seems indifferent to the conflict between Israel and Iran (at least for now)." He added, "There is no better market sentiment indicator than Bitcoin, which I find very noteworthy." Crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano mentioned in a post that day: "Bitcoin is tireless."Traders seem confident that Bitcoin can maintain above the psychological level of $100,000. This price has been reclaimed for the first time since May 8. If it falls below this level, it could lead to over $1.74 billion in long positions facing liquidation risks.