Bitcoin $120K ‘epic mic drop’ rally set after US court blocks Trump tariffs

Bitcoin is poised to rally toward $120,000 after a US federal court blocked the majority of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a crypto analyst says. “The trade court decision was an epic mic drop, and it’s going to intensify momentum behind Bitcoin,” Swyftx lead analyst Pav Hundal told Cointelegraph.  The US Court of International Trade reportedly…

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Polygon-backed, DeFi-optimized Katana launches for institutional adoption

The Katana Foundation, a nonprofit focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) development, is launching its private mainnet, aiming to unlock greater crypto asset productivity via deeper liquidity and higher yields for users. The Katana Foundation launched a DeFi-optimized, private blockchain, Katana, on May 28, incubated by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, with the public mainnet launch…

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Solana may underperform Ethereum as memecoin demand declines

Layer-1 blockchain Solana may be evolving into a “one-trick pony” for memecoin generation and trading, according to a recent Standard Chartered report. According to a May 27 Standard Chartered research report shared with Cointelegraph, Solana “dominates in areas that demand high-volume, low-transaction-cost solutions” due to its design prioritizing fast and cheap transaction confirmation. The report…

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Cointelegraph Bitcoin & Ethereum Blockchain News

Cryptocurrency mixers explained A cryptocurrency mixer is a specialized service designed to increase the privacy and anonymity of blockchain transactions.  Unlike traditional financial transactions, which are private by default, most cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) operate on public blockchains. This means every transaction is permanently recorded and accessible to anyone, making it possible…

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XRP network metrics show cracks in its 385% price rally — Is the coin topping out?

Key takeaways: Over 70% of XRP’s realized cap was accumulated near recent highs, echoing previous market top patterns. XRP’s active address count has plunged over 90% since March 2025, signaling reduced transactional demand. A falling wedge pattern points to a potential 25% drop toward key support at the $1.76 level. XRP (XRP) has rallied more…

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