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Price climbs 5% ahead of June 28 update

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A sweeping surge across Bitcoin and altcoins is turning heads BTC reclaimed $62K, while Ethereum is flirting with $3.4K. Catalysts? Eased Fed anxiety and ETF optimism are boosting market confidence. It’s not just a bounce, it’s a potential bull rally in disguise.

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US Tariffs & Bitcoin mining. What's actually changing?

Will U.S. tariffs really shake up the Bitcoin mining industry?

The short answer: not immediately but the ripple effects are worth watching.

Recent tariffs on Chinese-made crypto mining rigs have many wondering whether U.S. miners are in for higher costs and tighter margins. But here’s the nuance: many large-scale miners already anticipated this shift. They’ve been pivoting toward refurbished or domestically sourced machines and strategically stockpiling gear in advance.

However, over time, new entrants and smaller players could feel the squeeze, as hardware costs climb and innovation bottlenecks emerge from reduced access to cutting-edge ASICs.

This is less about hardware and more about supply chain resilience and regulatory agility. The U.S. mining ecosystem must now accelerate efforts toward:

▪️ Diversifying sourcing channels

▪️ Investing in R&D for domestic alternatives

▪️ Building political capital to shape future regulation

Crypto miners aren’t just hashing, they’re adapting. And those who can navigate policy uncertainty while managing energy and equipment costs will be best positioned for the next halving-era boom.

MARKET MOVERS

📉Unraveled: Solana’s golden cross fizzled out just as fast as it formed but don’t blink. XRP is now showing signs of a breakout with bullish momentum brewing. And Shiba Inu? It’s tracing a pattern that hints at a potential price liftoff.

📊Ignition: In a sign of renewed trader conviction, XRP's open interest has soared past $3.76 billion, its highest in months while prices climbed over 5.6%. It’s a surge of attention and capital that could be setting the stage for something much bigger.

Count down: Pi Network is climbing up 5% as anticipation builds for a major update on June 28. While still off the mainstream radar, Pi’s community buzz is hitting new highs.

CRYPTO FRONTIER

📦Stacked: Anthony Pompliano’s latest crypto firm has made a bold entrance buying $38.6 million worth of Bitcoin right out of the gate. It’s not just a splash; it’s a statement that long-term conviction in BTC is alive and booming.

🌏Calm: Analysts say Bitcoin’s resilience and long-view potential are helping cool nerves in Asian markets rattled by global tensions. It’s becoming more than just digital gold, it’s a psychological safe haven.

⚖️Undercover: In a covert collaboration, Coinbase assisted the U.S. Secret Service in seizing illicit crypto revealing its quietly growing role in digital law enforcement. It’s the side of crypto compliance most folks never see.

🔮Ascent: Polymarket, the on-chain prediction market, is closing in on unicorn territory after a stunning $200M valuation report. As betting meets blockchain in real-time news speculation, this may be the next frontier for Web3 disruption.

CRYPTO SPECIAL

💳Mastercard x Chainlink: The $3B Crypto on-ramp

A quiet revolution just happened in crypto onboarding. Mastercard has partnered with Chainlink to give over 3 billion users seamless access to buying crypto. Yes, that’s nearly half the world’s population now potentially onboard with blockchain without needing to touch an exchange.

This is massive.

What makes this partnership especially powerful is Chainlink’s CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) acting as a bridge between Mastercard’s payment rails and blockchain networks. The result? Users can purchase digital assets directly with their cards, with real-time data validation and enhanced security.

Why it matters?

▪️ Frictionless onboarding: Crypto adoption has always suffered from clunky UX. This removes a huge barrier.

▪️ DeFi meets TradFi: Chainlink’s infrastructure allows Web3 apps to securely tap into legacy finance, the holy grail of mainstream adoption.

▪️ Institutional confidence: Mastercard’s involvement sends a trust signal that smaller fintechs and regulators are likely to follow.

The next billion crypto users won’t come from crypto-native platforms, they’ll arrive through existing networks made smarter by blockchain. This is the on-ramp we’ve been waiting for.

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