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Bitcoin slid to fresh lows on Thursday amid a broader market pullback, triggered by an unexpected public clash between two of the most influential figures in tech and politics. A public fallout between US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk was not on many’s bingo cards for the year, and the unexpected spat quickly sent shockwaves through the markets. Following a series of public exchanges over political disputes, the crypto market took a hit, leading to sharp declines across multiple assets. According to crypto.news data, market giant Bitcoin (BTC), which had held relatively steady throughout the week, dropped…

A heated feud between Musk and Trump spawned KILL BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL, a memecoin that hit a market cap of over $53 million as traders piled into the hype. The feud between the two powerhouses has been simmering for weeks, but it finally boiled over after Musk publicly broke away from the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), the Trump-backed initiative he once led. Musk breaks with Trump over ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Musk took to X on Tuesday to voice his frustrations, accusing Trump’s new “One Big Beautiful Bill” of reversing all the cost-cutting progress made by the department. In typical…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Discover how Unilabs could outshine Dogecoin and Cardano in terms of utility, growth potential, and ROI. See why Unilabs might be the smarter investment choice for 2025. The Dogecoin price is currently hovering around the $0.16 support with a potential climb to $0.48. The Cardano coin is also gaining popularity on X, with over 3.4 million mentions in the past week.  Meanwhile, Unilabs Finance, a rising DeFi project that offers real-world utility, smart investment funds, and AI integration, has…

Pudgy Penguins has launched Pudgy Records, a new music label initiative, as its PENGU memecoin shows early signs of a potential breakout. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) has launched Pudgy Records, a new community-driven music label aimed at expanding the brand’s cultural reach through music. Spearheaded by @danthelostboy, the voice behind the original Pudgy Penguins theme song, the label plans to produce viral anthems, full albums, custom theme songs, curated playlists, and collaborative content that amplifies the Pudgy brand. The label is now accessible across streaming platforms and social media, promoting its goal of putting a “Penguin song in your pocket. Anytime.…

Memecoin launchpad Believe has introduced new security features to protect users from rugpulls and scams, including automatic and manual fee blocking on new tokens and a standardized “BLV” contract address suffix. Believe, the SocialFi memecoin launchpad formerly known as Clout, has rolled out new features designed to protect users against rugpulls and scam tokens. These include automatic fee blocking for the first 24 hours after a new token launch, a feature intended to deter immediate sell-offs often associated with rugpulls. The platform also enabled manual fee blocking for any new token, encouraging users to report suspicious projects quickly. Additionally, all…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Toncoin gains traction through high-profile exchange listings, Lightchain AI is winning over long-term investors with substance, not spectacle. Toncoin is climbing steadily as it gains new exchange listings, expanding its market accessibility and visibility. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is climbing for a different reason, investor confidence built from the ground up through consistent milestones and real technological innovation. Having completed all 15 presale stages and now entering the Bonus Round, Lightchain AI’s AI-native blockchain architecture offers a purpose-built virtual…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. You can always spot the crypto CMO. They’re the ones with a twitch in their eye, a forced smile, and at least one draft email trying to explain (against all odds) why this company is a ‘game-changer.’ Meanwhile, the CFO treats marketing like an optional subscription he forgot to cancel. The CEO is pitching ‘the next big thing,’ which sounds suspiciously like the last big thing. The investors? Already out, sipping cocktails somewhere tax-friendly. Every early-stage crypto…

North Korea-linked hacking group Lazarus is reportedly using a new malware strain called OtterCookie to target people working in crypto and finance. According to a June 6 alert posted on X by web3 security firm SlowMist, the group is reportedly using fake job interviews, deepfake recruiter videos, and malware-laced coding challenges to deliver the stealer malware. OtterCookie can extract browser-stored credentials, macOS Keychain passwords, digital certificates, and private keys from crypto wallets. 🚨SlowMist Security Alert🚨 SlowMist recently received intelligence indicating that the Lazarus APT group is using a new stealer called OtterCookie in targeted attacks on crypto & finance pros.🎭Tactics:–…

Ethereum plummets near the $2,400 mark as the Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s fallout rocks the crypto market as more major tokens get dragged down. According to data from crypto.news, the Ethereum price has dropped nearly 6% in the past 24 hours of trading. The second-largest token by market cap has been seeing red in the past few hours, dropping from a peak of $2,634 to as low as $2,408. At press time, ETH (ETH) is trading hands at a price of $2,456, barely recovering from the sudden price drop at about 2:00 AM UTC. The recent Ethereum price dip…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As SUI and Monero rally, a rising underdog, XYZVerse, is turning heads with its explosive growth and bold ambitions. As SUI and XMR prices begin to climb, there’s growing interest in a lesser-known contender. Investors are eyeing XYZVerse, speculating it could deliver even greater gains. Market watchers are curious about this newcomer and its potential to outperform established players. Could XYZVerse be the surprise success story that outshines the current market favorites? Demand for XYZ soars as capitalization approaches…