ChainCatcher news, according to Ember monitoring, a giant whale/institution that made a profit of 30.45 million USD through two ETH waves has traded the last 30.58 million USDC from the address for 13,498 ETH.Since June 11, in just 11 days, it has bought 132,000 ETH with 336 million USDC, with an average cost of 2,540 USD. It is currently facing an unrealized loss of 39.76 million USD.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, leading crypto infrastructure provider Blockdaemon has launched a non-custodial yield service called Earn Stack for institutional clients, supporting DeFi yields and PoS staking across over 50 protocols. The service complies with SEC guidelines and is ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified, supporting no-code integration and multiple APIs, providing forfeiture protection, liquidity aggregation, and cross-chain staking capabilities.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget is about to launch a brand new PRO mode, and is now simultaneously opening a two-month "PRO + 2" level upgrade limited-time event, aimed at further releasing platform resources and professional support for institutional users and professional traders. Based on the existing VIP system, the PRO mode will offer lower fees, higher API rate limits, more sub-accounts and withdrawal limits, as well as dedicated account managers, enhancing trading efficiency.The "PRO + 2" level upgrade event will run from July 2 to August 31. During the event, existing users will automatically receive the benefits of "PRO + 2" based on their trading volume in June; new users can also apply for equivalent upgrade rights by submitting historical asset or trading proof. Qualified users can unlock PRO level 6 in advance to enjoy more professional services.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset infrastructure provider Fireblocks released the report "Stablecoin Status 2025," indicating that 49% of institutions globally have used stablecoins for payments, and 41% of institutions are piloting or planning to use stablecoins.

ChainCatcher news, according to monitoring by Lookonchain, in the past week, a certain multi-signature wallet has raised 70 million USDT and USDC from various institutions and large investors. This wallet may be related to pump.fun, and there are rumors that pump.fun is raising funds to issue a platform token.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Paxos has established a new startup called Paxos Labs, aimed at helping institutions directly integrate decentralized finance and on-chain products into their applications and platforms.Bhau Kotecha, co-founder and head of Paxos Labs, stated that as the demand for enterprises to connect with DeFi markets and real-world asset opportunities continues to grow, Paxos Labs has been incubated internally at Paxos over the past six months. The initial products of Paxos Labs include issuing custom-branded stablecoins, deploying tokenized yield strategies, and managing tools for structured digital assets. This startup primarily targets clients such as consumer fintech applications, exchanges, and blockchain networks.Kotecha mentioned that if a fintech platform wants to issue its own branded stablecoin or provide users with a dollar-denominated product that allows them to earn passive income without directly interacting with DeFi, Paxos Labs can provide the supporting infrastructure. Similarly, if a Layer 1 network or DeFi protocol wishes to offer native Bitcoin or Ethereum yield products to enhance capital retention and user engagement, they can use Paxos Labs' API to build and launch these features.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data citing Xinhua News Agency, the Central Financial Committee issued the "Opinions on Supporting the Acceleration of Building Shanghai International Financial Center." The opinions propose to strengthen the construction of a unified financing credit service platform and support financial institutions in using technologies such as blockchain to develop supply chain finance. Serve the development of a multi-level, multi-pillar pension insurance system. Build a global financial technology center with high quality. Promote financial support for higher quality integrated development in the Yangtze River Delta.

ChainCatcher message, Bitget will launch a new PRO mode on July 1, aimed at institutional clients and professional traders with a dedicated benefits system. Based on the existing VIP system, the PRO mode will offer lower fees, higher API rate limits, more sub-accounts and withdrawal limits, as well as dedicated account managers, all to enhance trading efficiency.The PRO mode is now open for trial applications. Eligible users will be activated from July 2, 00:00 to 09:00 (UTC+8). After the trial period, if the corresponding level is met, users can continue to retain PRO benefits.After the official launch, Bitget PRO levels will be automatically assessed daily at 9:00 (UTC+8), and eligible users will be automatically promoted and enjoy corresponding benefits.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Galaxy Digital has partnered with Liquid Collective to provide liquid staking services for institutional investors on Ethereum.Under the agreement, Galaxy will act as an over-the-counter trading support provider, offering liquidity support for Liquid Collective's liquid staking token LsETH. This collaboration is based on the new regulations issued by the SEC in May, which clarify that staking activities do not constitute securities issuance. Both parties stated that they will expand their collaboration to liquid staking services on networks such as Solana in the future. Additionally, Galaxy will become a node operator for the Liquid Collective network.

ChainCatcher news, QCP released today's briefing stating, "Despite the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin has yet to show signs of widespread panic. After an initial shock triggered by Iran-Israel related news last Friday, the benchmark cryptocurrency has recovered, bouncing back from a weekly low of $102,800 to $107,000.The resilient price performance of Bitcoin seems to be supported by ongoing institutional accumulation. Notably, Metaplanet and Strategy have been consistently buying the dips, while the spot Bitcoin ETF has recorded inflows for the seventh consecutive week. The market appears to have regained its footing, especially after Bitcoin managed to hold the key psychological threshold of $100,000 despite experiencing initial shocks.More broadly, in the face of rising geopolitical risks, the market has shown remarkable calm. Bitcoin's recent implied volatility has remained below 40, while the VIX index hovers around 20. Given the current backdrop, both levels are historically relatively subdued. There has been an inflow of funds into U.S. Treasuries and a range of Asian government bonds, highlighting that the market has not fully shifted to a risk-off mode.However, cautious sentiment still lurks beneath the surface. Iran's potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a spike in oil prices, and further escalation or direct U.S. military intervention could severely disrupt global risk assets.There are also views suggesting that these risks may in themselves constitute a structural positive for Bitcoin. With the asset's trading price only about 6% lower than its all-time high, recent price action has reinforced the narrative that Bitcoin adoption is driven by macro turmoil, rising sovereign debt burdens, and geopolitical vulnerabilities."

ChainCatcher news, during the Caixin Summer Summit, the CEO of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Ashley Alder, stated that the Hong Kong SFC had proposed a regulatory framework for virtual assets from the perspective of investor protection as early as 2018. Bitcoin has become an alternative asset and a tool for competing for financial supremacy against the backdrop of multiple cycles, geopolitical factors, and digital development. Hong Kong adopts the regulatory principle of "same business, same risks, same rules," and in addition to the licensed exchanges, the next step will be to include over-the-counter trading and custodial institutions in the regulation.The Hong Kong SFC is actively building a virtual asset ecosystem. This robust ecosystem must be compliant, risk-controlled, and sustainable to enable investors to seize new opportunities. The Hong Kong SFC supports the listing of ETFs for virtual asset spot trading and is expanding the relevant scope, such as recently allowing virtual asset staking services.

ChainCatcher news, QCP Capital stated in an official channel that the market welcomes the tentative progress in Sino-U.S. relations. President Trump announced a partial withdrawal of the proposed tariff increase plan, and the agreement has entered its final stage, awaiting formal approval. However, the optimistic sentiment remains subdued. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce has taken a hard stance on technology exports, clearly stating that the U.S. "will not provide China with advanced chips." This highlights the trend of divergence in the global supply chain, as the market increasingly incorporates this factor into the pricing considerations of cross-border trade dynamics.Geopolitical tensions have escalated again, as nuclear negotiations have stalled, and the U.S. begins to withdraw diplomatic personnel from the Middle East. Reports indicate that Washington has received warnings about Israel potentially striking Iranian nuclear facilities, triggering a sharp reaction in the oil market. Brent crude oil rose by 7%-9% during the day, as investors shifted to defensive assets, leading to a sell-off of risk assets.Additionally, speculation about Bessent potentially succeeding Jerome Powell as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve has intensified but was quickly downplayed. Bessent publicly reiterated his commitment to serve at the Treasury until 2029. Meanwhile, after U.S. CPI data came in below expectations, President Trump once again pressured the Federal Reserve to "fully cut rates by 100 basis points," citing the unsustainable high cost of debt servicing.In summary, QCP Capital believes that despite a slight pullback, the macro environment remains favorable for institutions to further engage in digital assets and capital allocation.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Cointelegraph, Gemini's research report shows that centralized institutions (including governments, exchange-traded funds, and publicly listed companies) currently control 30.9% of the circulating supply of Bitcoin, amounting to 6.1 million coins, approximately $668 billion, an increase of 924% compared to ten years ago. Among this, centralized exchanges hold about half of that share.The report points out that Bitcoin wallets held by governments "rarely move and have almost no correlation with Bitcoin price cycles," but holding a significant amount of assets may influence the market. The research suggests that as nearly one-third of the circulating supply of Bitcoin is held by centralized institutions, the market is undergoing a structural shift towards institutional maturity.

ChainCatcher news, according to on-chain analyst Ai Yi's monitoring, an address associated with Amber Group deposited 16.3 million USDT into the stablecoin project Plasma today, while an address associated with Spartan Group deposited 5 million USDT.In addition, as of now, the top address remains 0x790...41023 with a deposit of 50 million USDC.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget officially launches the second global "Anti-Scam Month" campaign, continuing to promote awareness of cryptocurrency scam prevention. According to Chainalysis data, losses from cryptocurrency scams exceeded $9.9 billion in 2024, a 24% increase from 2020. Starting in 2024, Bitget will designate June each year as "Anti-Scam Month," assisting users in enhancing their asset and privacy security through systematic educational activities.This year's campaign is themed "Smarter Eyes, Stronger Shields," combining gamified interactions, community stories, and security popularization to encourage users to enhance their awareness and ability to identify risks. Bitget has also launched a new "Anti-Scam" action page, introducing activities such as the "Smart Glasses Avatar" campaign, a security blog column, and the anti-scam mini-game "Spy Anti-Scam Guard."On the collaboration front, Bitget partners with security organizations such as GoPlus, SlowMist, OneKey, BlockSec, and Security Alliance, as well as Web3 projects like Bitget Wallet, Morph, and Tapswap, to jointly promote the construction of the cryptocurrency security education ecosystem. In addition, Bitget will collaborate with SlowMist and Elliptic to release the "2025 Anti-Scam Report," systematically outlining current scam trends and the upgrade paths for defense mechanisms.

ChainCatcher news, the Web3 startup NFKings, supported by YZi Labs under Binance Labs, plans to launch a new RWA protocol ecosystem. NFKings was founded by Matthew Lim and Mario Ho in 2021 and has received support from several well-known funds and institutions, including YZi Labs (Binance Labs), Vertex China, Team Holding, Mirana Ventures, Ventech, The Brooker Group, and the founder of PopMart.The company's self-developed ONA Protocol serves as the core protocol, building the infrastructure and tools that connect Web2 and Web3, as well as the online and offline worlds, to achieve cross-border value creation. The protocol includes three core pillars: Proof of Contribution, Non-Fungible RWA Protocol, and The Boxx, a social e-commerce metaverse platform.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Derive founder Nick Forster stated that after Bitcoin recently soared to $111,970, it has entered a consolidation phase, with the current price oscillating around $106,000, providing space for the market to "digest profits" and prepare for a new round of increases. He believes this is a "healthy adjustment," not a bearish signal.Forster pointed out that the U.S. International Trade Court overturned Trump's tariff decision, easing inflation concerns, while the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on June 18 will be crucial. Additionally, although net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs under BlackRock exceeded $6.2 billion in May, the price has not yet fully reflected this, and institutional exposure continues to expand.Researcher Sminston With predicts that the BTC cycle peak could reach $220,000 to $330,000; trader Apsk32 believes the target for 2025 is $220,000. Although Q3 has historically been weak, Forster stated that 2025 may see a "surprise performance" due to favorable regulations and continued institutional entry.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, Hidden Road has launched digital asset swap prime brokerage services for U.S. institutions, providing cash-settled OTC swap products through its FCA-regulated UK entity, filling a long-standing product gap in the U.S. market. This move is a strategic expansion of the company's digital asset infrastructure, offering cross-margining and financing solutions.