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As of June 23, 2025, Bitcoin has surpassed the 102,000 USDT mark, currently trading at 102,001.96 USDT, reflecting a slight 0.81% decrease over the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin continues to make headlines as it recently crossed the 102,000 USDT threshold, despite a minor 0.81% dip in the last day. This surge comes amid a broader market recovery, particularly following geopolitical tensions. In related news, Story Protocol’s IP token experienced a significant 15% increase, driven by whale purchases totaling nearly $47.5 million, although it remains down 30% for the month. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s xAI plans to retrain its Grok model, aiming to eliminate ‘garbage’ data and enhance reasoning capabilities, has sparked controversy over potential biases. Additionally, Mango Network is set to launch its MGO token with a substantial airdrop, allocating 1 billion tokens to early supporters. Lastly, a report indicates a confirmed Bitcoin supply shortage as publicly traded companies acquired 12,400 bitcoins, significantly outpacing mining output. These developments highlight the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market, with significant movements in Bitcoin, emerging projects, and ongoing innovations in AI technology.
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Bitcoin (BTC) Hits 102,000 USDT with Minor Dip
As of June 23, 2025, Bitcoin has surpassed the 102,000 USDT mark, currently trading at 102,001.96 USDT, reflecting a slight 0.81% decrease over the past 24 hours.
Story Protocol’s IP Token Surges 15% Amid Whale Activity
Story Protocol’s IP token has bounced back 15% to over $3, driven by significant whale purchases totaling $47.5 million, despite a 30% decline over the month.
Elon Musk’s xAI to Revamp Grok Model
Elon Musk’s xAI plans to retrain its Grok AI model with a new knowledge base, aiming to enhance reasoning capabilities and eliminate inaccuracies, while promoting an ‘anti-woke’ approach.
Mango Network Announces Tokenomics and Airdrop Plans
Mango Network is set to launch its MGO token with a total supply of 10 billion, including a 1 billion token airdrop for early supporters.
Confirmed Bitcoin Supply Shortage as Companies Buy More
Recent data shows that publicly traded companies acquired 12,400 bitcoins last week, while mining output was only 3,150 bitcoins, confirming a shortage in supply.
Hacken Bridge Breach Leads to $250K HAI Token Loss
Hacken confirmed a significant exploit where a compromised private key allowed the minting of 900 million HAI tokens, resulting in a $250,000 loss.
Cryptocurrency Derivatives Risk Index Holds Steady
The cryptocurrency derivatives risk index is currently at 56, down from 60 yesterday, indicating a stable ‘neutral volatility’ status in the market.
Dogecoin Recovers After Volatile Weekend Trading
Dogecoin surged from a low of $0.143 to above $0.153 after a weekend selloff, with trading volume increasing significantly, indicating strong buyer interest.
Metaplanet Acquires Additional 1,111 Bitcoin
Metaplanet Inc. has purchased 1,111 more Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 11,111 BTC, with a total expenditure of approximately $108 million.
Cointelegraph Website Compromised by Phishing Attack
Cointelegraph’s site was breached, resulting in a fraudulent pop-up that offered fake ICO airdrops and urged users to connect their wallets for token claims.
Altcoins Surge as Market Recovers from Liquidations
Crypto markets are bouncing back after a weekend of panic selling, with Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin leading the recovery amid over $1.2 billion in liquidations triggered by geopolitical tensions.
Metaplanet Acquires 1,111 Bitcoin, Totaling 11,111 BTC
Metaplanet’s latest purchase of 1,111 Bitcoin brings its total holdings to 11,111 BTC, with an average acquisition cost exceeding $95,000 per Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Maintains Support; Oil Prices Stabilize
Bitcoin has bounced back above $101,000 after concerns over oil price spikes following U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Oil prices initially rose but have since settled lower, indicating market skepticism about Iran’s threats.
Bitcoin Surges Past 100K Amid Iran Tensions
Bitcoin has rebounded above $100,000 after a brief dip, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
Celestia Co-Founder Suggests Governance-Based Staking
John Adler, co-founder of Celestia, has proposed implementing Proof-of-Governance (PoG) for liquid staking tokens on the X platform, aiming to cut unnecessary token issuance significantly while enhancing security and usability within Celestia’s DeFi ecosystem.
HashDit Alerts Users About Cointelegraph Website Breach
HashDit has warned users on X that the Cointelegraph website has been compromised and is currently serving malicious content. Users are advised to refrain from interacting with the site until it is secured.
Khamenei Denounces Attack on Nuclear Sites
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned the U.S. attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities, labeling it a significant crime by the ‘Zionist enemy’ Israel that warrants punishment.
Address Faces Liquidation, Then Rebounds in Market
The cryptocurrency address 0x7e8b suffered a liquidation loss of 965 BTC and 12,024 ETH, totaling over $3.5 million, but has since re-entered the market with a profitable leveraged long position on BTC.
Profitable Bitcoin Short Position Closed
An on-chain analyst reported a short position of 1,111.11 BTC was closed, yielding a profit of $9.03 million over 10 days, with a total profit of $21.675 million since March 2025.
Whale AguilaTrades Takes Major Bitcoin Short Position
Blockchain analyst @ai_9684xtpa reports that whale AguilaTrades made a $112,000 profit from a short-term trade and has now opened a significant short position of 1,000.82 BTC with 20x leverage, valued at $100 million, currently facing an unrealized loss of $1.34 million.
BNB Hits 620 USDT with 1.55% Drop
As of June 23, 2025, BNB has surpassed the 620 USDT mark, currently trading at 620.210022 USDT, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.55% over the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin Price Surges Could Lead to Major Liquidations
Data from Coinglass reveals that Bitcoin could trigger $910 million in short liquidations if it exceeds $102,000, while a drop below $100,000 may only result in $133 million in long liquidations.
Cointelegraph’s Front End Targeted by Cyber Attack
Foresight News reports a cyber attack on Cointelegraph’s front end, urging users to stay alert to potential risks.
BTC Surges Past 100K Amid Iran Tensions
Bitcoin stabilizes above $100,000 as market volatility from U.S. strikes on Iran eases, while crude oil prices remain elevated.
Inactive Bitcoin Address Transfers 61 BTC After 12 Years
An early Bitcoin address, dormant for 12 years, has moved 61 BTC, now valued at about $6.08 million. The address previously held 300 BTC, worth approximately $30.2 million.
Geopolitical Risks Threaten Global Economic Stability
Analysts warn that the expiration of U.S. tariffs could escalate tensions, particularly with rising oil prices due to Middle East conflicts, potentially impacting the economy and delaying interest rate cuts.
Bitcoin (BTC) Hits 101,000 USDT with Minor Dip
As of June 22, 2025, Bitcoin has surpassed the 101,000 USDT mark, currently trading at 101,000.59375 USDT, reflecting a slight 0.47% decrease over the past 24 hours.
Long-Dormant Bitcoin Wallet Comes Back to Life
A Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for 11.6 years was recently reactivated, holding 300 BTC worth approximately $29.83 million.
Ethereum (ETH) Hits 2,200 USDT Amid Market Turmoil
As of June 22, 2025, Ethereum has surpassed the 2,200 USDT mark, currently trading at 2,209.71 USDT, reflecting a slight 3.61% decrease over the past 24 hours.
Crypto Market Plummets Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The cryptocurrency market cap dropped 6.2% to $3.16 trillion as rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran led investors to seek safer assets. Notable gainers included Gains Network and Poollotto.finance, while several tokens faced significant losses.