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Aurora suffered a full outage of the mainnet, which stopped block production and smart contracts. The outage is a clear demonstration of a massive contraction in the capitalization of the project by 99 percent since 2022. Aurora suffered a full outage of the mainnet in the early hours of July 20, 2026, following the unexpected halt of block production at 2:16:11 a.m. UTC, as reported by Onchain Lens. This caused an immediate interruption of transactions and smart contract executions on the network.

Aurora acts as a compatible Ethereum Virtual Machine layer running on NEAR Protocol. It allows developers to launch Solidity-based smart contracts and gain the advantages of low transaction fees and increased throughput. The platform has secured investment from top venture capitals such as Pantera Capital, Electric Capital, and Dragonfly Capital, which contributed $12 million to Aurora’s fundraising process. While many projects were impacted by the downtime, Aurora’s team chose to remain silent regarding the issue for several hours following the crash.

Aurora’s project has failed to release a detailed technical statement about what caused the crash and a timeframe for when the network will be back up and running. Due to the lack of information released by Aurora, the platform’s operations were paused, leaving developers and users in suspense while all blockchain activity on Aurora was suspended.

Aurora Experiences Operational Difficulties The current outage suffered by Aurora is part of a growing trend of diminished activity in the NEAR-based scaling ecosystem. As per DefiLlama, the total value of funds locked on Aurora was close to $2.5 billion during the crypto market cycle of 2022. The number of funds since then has dropped by more than 99%, dropping to around $4.65 million.

The long period of low liquidity has made it such that there have been fewer users in the ecosystem at the time of the surprising shutdown of the mainnet. Unlike other outages experienced in major blockchain ecosystems, the outage experienced by Aurora received little response from the greater crypto market, demonstrating the diminished market presence of the platform.

Next Comes the Task of Rebuilding Confidence As Aurora’s development team has not yet offered a solution for the network outage and recovery timeline, developers and users keep watching the status of the network and evaluating the risks involved. Block production, root cause analysis, and proper communication will be essential to rebuild confidence.

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The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Trump had brought in roughly $1.2 billion in 2025 through cryptocurrency businesses.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday insisted that he was not in contact with the people managing his money while in office in response to reports that he had made more than $1 billion through cryptocurrency while in office.

"I purposely, I never speak to any of the people that run my money," he told reporters. "Well, you know why I'm profiting? The stock market's going up."

The Associated Press reported Wednesday that Trump had brought in roughly $1.2 billion in 2025 through cryptocurrency businesses.

"I've made a lot of money before I became president and they invest my money," he added, saying he maintained a "blind account" in which he did not personally manage his assets.

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Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix each unveiled major chip investment plans Monday at a presidential briefing in Seoul. Neither announcement stopped their stocks from falling sharply.

Samsung dropped 5.3% to 321,500 won from a Friday close of 339,500 won. SK Hynix fell 3.4% to 2,583,000 won from 2,673,000 won. The KOSPI settled near 8,258, down from 8,411.

Why the Announcements Didn’t Move Markets HigherSamsung Group presented a roughly 1,000 trillion won spending package to President Lee Jae-myung. SK Group followed with a separate 1,000 trillion won plan. Both cover new semiconductor fabs, AI data centers, and chip cluster development over the next decade. Fortune reported the combined figure at around $1.3 trillion.

Markets shrugged. The Korea Exchange scrapped its planned launch of weekly options contracts tied to Samsung, SK Hynix, Hyundai Motor, and LG Energy Solution. Regulators pulled the product after retail investors poured into daily double-leveraged ETFs, pushing KOSPI volatility to record highs. That decision removed a key tool for short-term traders and hit speculative appetite immediately.

Despite a breakout last 12 months, the KOSPI is down in the last month and opened the new week down again. Image Source: Trading ViewChip Selloff and Middle East Pressure Compound the PainGlobal tech sentiment stayed negative. Last week, South Korea’s market triggered circuit breakers twice on fears over AI chip valuations. Samsung and SK Hynix make up roughly 42% of the KOSPI, so chip selling anywhere hits Seoul hard. South Korean retail investors who borrowed heavily during recent rallies now face compounding losses.

🚨 KOSPI JUST CLOSED ONE OF ITS WORST WEEK OF 2026.

South Korean market is down 10% in just one week, wiping out roughly ₩550 TRILLION ($350 BILLION) from the market.

AI and semiconductor stocks are leading the collapse as panic spreads across Korean markets. pic.twitter.com/iSBrIyoj7H

— Crypto Rover (@cryptorover) June 27, 2026 Middle East tension added pressure. The US struck Iranian military targets over the weekend. Both sides then agreed to halt attacks and meet on Tuesday in Doha. Japan’s Nikkei 225 also fell as SoftBank retreated, extending a pullback after six consecutive record sessions.

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SpaceX is set to debut on Nasdaq under the ticker SPCX as early as June 12, 2026, after filing its S-1 with the SEC on May 20. Elon Musk has agreed to lock 100% of his shares for 366 days.

The arrangement has redrawn how crypto venues price the company before listing. Hyperliquid, Binance, OKX, Bitget, and BingX each run synthetic SPCX perpetuals while accredited investors access real shares through Forge Global and EquityZen at a $1.75 trillion valuation.

Six Investor Questions on the SpaceX IPO MechanicsThe following are some of the questions and answers investors must have, even as Elon Musk locks up 100% of his SpaceX holdings for a year.

JUST IN: Elon Musk locks up 100% of his SpaceX $SPCX holdings for 366 days

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1. Can retail investors actually buy SpaceX shares before the IPO, or only synthetic exposure?Direct ownership remains off the table for anyone outside the cap structure.

Synthetic perpetuals listed on Hyperliquid, Binance, Bitget, OKX, and BingX simply mirror an implied valuation through derivative contracts and confer no shareholder rights.

Secondary platforms such as Forge Global and EquityZen require accredited or qualified institutional status, locking out smaller buyers.

Crypto perpetual contracts therefore stand as the sole entry point for non-accredited traders looking to position around crypto markets pricing SpaceX ahead of June 12.

2. How do crypto perpetual markets like SPCX-USDC price SpaceX without a public listing?Pricing flows from a constructed oracle rather than a live exchange feed, because no public market for SPCX exists yet.

The oracle blends comparables from recent private tender offers, mention-weighted public-company proxies, and likely midpoints from Polymarket and Kalshi prediction markets.

Funding payments then nudge the contract back toward the anchor whenever traders push it too far in either direction.

The setup leaves SPCX-USDC more vulnerable to oracle disputes and forced unwinds than a typical listed instrument.

3. What happens to pre-IPO derivatives and tokenized products after the Nasdaq debut?Once SPCX prints on Nasdaq, deployers will either retire the pre-IPO contracts or migrate them to perpetuals tied to the live share price.

The Hyperliquid HIP-3 upgrade gives Trade.xyz the flexibility to convert or sunset the market entirely. Bitget, OKX, and BingX have stayed silent on what comes next for their pre-IPO products.

Tokenized SpaceX shares from Ondo, Backed Finance, and Dinari are queued for release within hours of the bell, creating a parallel 24/7 access layer.

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— Ondo Finance (@OndoFinance) April 3, 2026 4. Is SpaceX’s reported Bitcoin treasury figure fully verified or partly based on tagged wallets?The S-1 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2026, is the controlling source, and that document records 18,712 Bitcoin (BTC) on SpaceX’s balance sheet.

SpaceX Bitcoin Holdings Listed on S-1 FilingArkham Intelligence has publicly identified only 8,285 BTC tied to labeled SpaceX Bitcoin treasury holdings through April 2026, leaving a substantial portion unlabeled.

Analysts attribute the shortfall to corporate addresses that have not yet been mapped on-chain.

“Elon’s SpaceX holding 18,712 BTC isn’t the real story. The real deal is that on-chain trackers only saw the tip of the iceberg. Arkham Intelligence had it pegged SpaceX Bitcoin holdings at ~8,000–8,285 BTC. So… how much Bitcoin are public companies actually hiding?” a popular user on X posed.

SpaceX values the position at $1.293 billion, against an acquisition cost of $661 million, with an embedded gain of nearly $632 million.

5. Why did Hyperliquid gain a first-mover advantage over centralized exchanges in SPCX trading?The HIP-3 standard allows independent deployers to spin up perpetual venues without waiting for a centralized listing review, thereby dramatically compressing the launch cycle.

CEX rivals must clear internal compliance and risk processes that typically take weeks.

Hyperliquid captured the resulting head start in volume, clearing $33 million on launch day on May 18 as the contract briefly hit $216 before resetting near $203.

The largest IPO in history prices in three weeks.

Five crypto platforms are already trading it and none of them are selling the same thing.

Here's a detailed walk-through 👇@HyperliquidX: Trade[.]xyz (SPCX-USDC)
Pure synthetic perpetual without SpaceX shares involved.… pic.twitter.com/3LTzDOC3rQ

— Onur 🍌🦍 (@0xc06) May 22, 2026 Trade.xyz, the deploying entity, is part of Hyperliquid’s tokenization arm, Hyperunit.

6. How should investors separate real IPO mechanics from speculative trading narratives?The cleanest split is to anchor every fact against the SEC filing and treat everything outside it as market interpretation.

The S-1 sets the legally binding inputs, including the 366-day Musk lock-up, the staggered 180-day terms for other shareholders, the 5% friends-and-family carve-out, and the 18,712 BTC treasury.

Synthetic perpetual prices, oracle constructions, and tokenized wrapper roadmaps sit in the second category and can move on sentiment alone.

Pegging positions to the filing first, then layering venue-specific risks on top, keeps trading narratives from contaminating the underlying valuation thesis.

The Bottom Line on the SpaceX IPOThe 366-day Musk lock-up cuts back near-term insider selling pressure. Other shareholders face staggered 180-day restrictions with early release triggers tied to earnings reports and share price performance above the IPO price.

The S-1 carves out roughly 5% of shares for employees and a friends-and-family pool with no lock-up.

For institutions weighing how to invest in SpaceX pre-IPO, the gulf between synthetic exposure and real equity stays wide until shares trade.

Musk retains roughly 85.1% of voting power through dual-class stock, keeping control concentrated even after listing.

Whether the constructed oracle pricing on crypto venues converges with the Nasdaq print after June 12 will be the cleanest test of how well these markets handled price discovery for a $1.75 trillion company.

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Kripto para piyasasında satış baskısı sürerken bazı altcoinler yönünü yukarı çevirmeyi başardı. Bitcoin‘in 61.383 dolar seviyesine kadar gerilediği günde yatırımcılar sert fiyat ayrışmalarına tanık oldu.

CoinGecko verilerine göre günün en güçlü performansını Worldcoin gösterdi. WLD fiyatı son 24 saatte yüzde 28,3 yükselerek 0,5073 dolara ulaştı. Buna karşılık TRON ekosisteminin merkeziyetsiz finans protokollerinden JUST yüzde 20,7 değer kaybederek günün en sert düşüşünü yaşayan varlık oldu.

Piyasadaki satış baskısına rağmen bazı projelerde risk iştahı tamamen kaybolmuş değil.

Sermaye seçici hareket ediyor.

Worldcoin ve Ethena Yükselişiyle Dikkat Çekti Günün en çok kazandıran büyük altcoinlerinden biri Worldcoin oldu. Dijital kimlik ve yapay zekâ temasıyla öne çıkan proje, son haftalarda yeniden yatırımcı ilgisi çekmeye başladı.

LAB ise yüzde 20,9 yükselerek 17,28 dolara çıktı. Herhangi bir büyük duyuru gelmemesine rağmen token güçlü performans sergiledi.

Ethena da yükseliş trendine katıldı. ENA fiyatı yüzde 18,1 artarken projenin piyasa değeri 1 milyar dolar sınırına yaklaştı.

Monero yüzde 7,3 yükseliş kaydederken Kaspa yüzde 4,9 değer kazandı.

Altcoin piyasasında sermaye rotasyonu yeniden hız kazandı.

JUST ve DeXe Tarafında Sert Satışlar Görüldü Kazananların yanında sert kayıplar yaşayan projeler de vardı.

JUST yüzde 20,7 gerileyerek günün en büyük kaybedeni oldu. Düşüşü açıklayacak önemli bir gelişme bulunmazken satış baskısı dikkat çekti.

DeXe yüzde 19,2 değer kaybetti. Son dönemde güçlü seyreden Humanity ise yüzde 17,6 düşüş yaşadı.

Bitcoin Cash ve Toncoin tarafında da çift haneli kayıplar görüldü.

Piyasadaki bu tablo yatırımcıların tüm altcoinleri aynı şekilde fiyatlamadığını gösteriyor. BTC zayıflığa rağmen belirli temalara sahip projeler sermaye çekmeye devam ederken, bazı tokenlerde satış baskısı derinleşiyor.

Önümüzdeki günlerde Bitcoin’in yönü ve makro ekonomik veriler, altcoin piyasasındaki bu ayrışmanın devam edip etmeyeceğini belirleyebilir.

Bu içerik genel piyasa verilerine dayanır ve yatırım tavsiyesi değildir. Kendi araştırmanızı yapmanızı öneririz.

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Strategy has returned to Bitcoin accumulation one week after selling a small part of its holdings. 

Summary

Strategy bought 1,550 Bitcoin after selling 32 BTC, restoring its holdings above 845,000 coins again. The company raised its dollar reserve to $1 billion, easing near-term concerns over preferred dividends. Bitcoin still trades below Strategy’s $75,680 average cost, leaving its treasury with large unrealized losses. The company bought 1,550 BTC for $101.3 million between June 1 and June 7, paying an average of $65,332 per coin.

The purchase raised Strategy’s total reserve to 845,256 BTC. Its latest filing also showed that the company increased its U.S. dollar reserve by $100 million to $1 billion.

Strategy resumes Bitcoin purchases after 32 BTC sale The purchase follows Strategy’s sale of 32 BTC between May 26 and May 31. That disposal raised about $2.5 million and marked its first reported Bitcoin sale since December 2022.

The sale represented only 0.0038% of Strategy’s holdings, but it raised questions about future disposals. Michael Saylor later wrote that it was “a good time to add more dots,” although the post did not confirm the size or timing of another purchase.

Moreover, Strategy said it funded the latest Bitcoin purchase with proceeds from its at-the-market share program. The company sold 1,409,600 MSTR shares during the week and raised $181 million after commissions.

The filing showed no sales of STRC, STRK, STRD or STRF preferred stock during the period. Strategy still had about $25.96 billion available under its MSTR programs and $17.51 billion under the STRC program.

Dollar reserve rises to $1 billion Strategy also rebuilt its dollar reserve to $1 billion as of June 7. The balance includes expected proceeds from ATM shares that had not settled by that date.

The company created the reserve to support preferred-stock dividends and interest payments. Its latest move follows concerns raised by JPMorgan that a smaller cash buffer could increase pressure to use Bitcoin for future obligations.

Bitcoin price leaves Strategy below average cost Strategy has spent about $63.97 billion on its 845,256 BTC at an average price of $75,680. Bitcoin traded near $63,600 during the latest update, placing the market value of the position near $53.8 billion.

That leaves the holding with an unrealized loss of about $10.2 billion at the stated market price. The figure can change quickly because Bitcoin remains volatile and Strategy has not sold the wider position.

As previously reported by crypto.news, JPMorgan expects Strategy to remain an active buyer despite funding concerns. The bank projected about $32 billion in Bitcoin purchases during 2026, though that estimate depends on market access and future capital raising.

Separately, Saylor outlined four Bitcoin camps that could shape the network’s future. He said Maximalists would prioritize monetary purity, Capitalists would expand Bitcoin through financial markets, Technologists would focus on upgrades, and Fundamentalists would defend its original design.

Bankman-Fried received 25 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of conspiracy and five counts of fraud in 2023 after his cryptocurrency empire collapsed unexpectedly in November of 2022.

Former cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted in 2023 on fraud charges, has formally submitted a bid for a presidential pardon upon the completion of his prison sentence.

Bankman-Fried received 25 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of conspiracy and five counts of fraud in 2023 after his cryptocurrency empire collapsed unexpectedly in November of 2022 when the company suffered the equivalent of a bank run. 

FTX investors simultaneously lost faith in the firm and attempted to withdraw their stakes that year, which left the company unable to remunerate them.

The Justice Department website confirmed the fraudster's request for a pardon upon the completion of his sentence. He is also in the process of appealing his conviction and sentence, but a judge has rejected his request for a new trial, according to Politico. 

Bankman-Fried told Fox Business on Monday that he would like the president to pardon him, but President Donald Trump said in January that he does not plan on pardoning the former crypto giant. 

"Absolutely," he told the outlet when asked about whether he wants a pardon. "It would be obviously, you know, ultimately up to the president, not up to me."

The former cryptocurrency mogul still denies stealing funds from users, telling Fox from prison that it was a case of the platform being "over-collateralized," and that all customers have since been repaid.

"I can only tell you what I think and, you know, ultimately, customers have been repaid nearly twice what they had on the platform," Bankman-Fried said. "It's a great disservice to them that it has taken three years."

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Under President Donald Trump, Iran has endured a debilitating escalation by the U.S. in the last 72 hours, and two strategies in particular tightened the screws enough to bring the Persian nation closer than ever to waving the white flag. 

"The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer. Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content. In line with our responsible and transparent approach, all details will be shared with the public in due course," Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted to his X account.

Missiles and crypto: "A brilliant move" On June 9 and 10, the U.S. conducted fresh "self-defense" strikes on Iranian air defenses, radar, surveillance, communications and military sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation, involving Tomahawk missiles, aircraft, and naval assets, followed Iran’s downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter and came amid stalled talks over a potential peace deal. 

Equally crushing for Iran's Islamic regime was action by the U.S. Treasury Department, under Secretary Scott Bessent, targeting Iran’s cryptocurrency networks to enforce pre-existing sanctions and starve the regime of revenue. 

"Taking crypto accounts, that's really going to focus their attention, because they may or may not care about how their people are suffering, but they really care about their private fortunes that they've skimmed off of their society. It's a brilliant move by the secretary," Former Special Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of War James Robbins told Just The News exclusively  

The strategy included sanctioning multiple Iran-linked crypto wallets (freezing roughly $344 million in assets, often with stablecoin Tether’s cooperation), seizing roughly $500 million to $1 billion in regime-tied cryptocurrency, and designating Iran’s largest exchange, Nobitex, along with others like Bitpin, Ramzinex, and Wallex, plus executives, as Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) on OFAC's (Office of Foreign Assets Control) sanctions list. 

A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a fixed value, typically by being pegged 1:1 to a traditional fiat currency like the U.S. dollar. By combining the speed and global reach of digital assets with the price stability of traditional money, they act as a reliable bridge between cash and crypto.

The moves were meant to disrupt sanctions evasion, terror financing via the IRGC, and illicit fund transfers, complementing broader pressure on Iran’s oil trade and shadow banking. 

The effort, a novel approach by the Trump administration, revealed crypto's dual role as both a sanctions circumvention tool for nations like Iran and a traceable vulnerability for US enforcement.

What's in the deal? The deal reportedly stipulates a 60-day extension to the ceasefire, ending active US-Iran hostilities and related relational fronts. 

The revitalized Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) also features a number of commitments which Iran had previously expressed were nonstarters. Namely, and most importantly, that the nation would never acquire a nuclear weapon and would resolve the questions surrounding its enriched uranium supply.

The MOU also calls for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen immediately without tolls, and a 30-day deadline for returning to pre-war shipping volumes. The U.S. blockade would be lifted in return. 

Faith in a deal Iran has a long history of acting in bad faith, repeatedly reneging on international agreements, engaging in covert nuclear activities, and supporting proxy militias that destabilize the region, which underscores its untrustworthy track record. 

Victoria Coates, former National Security Advisor to Trump during his first term, spoke to Just The News about what an insurance policy looks like to make sure Iran adheres to their promises.

According to Coates, Iran understands that "there is not significant sanctions relief for the Iranians up front, that they have to fulfill a series of benchmarks—you're not going to get pallets of cash this time," a reference to former President Barack Obama sending wooden pallets of euros and Swiss francs to Iran in 2016, which was heavily criticized as ransom for four American prisoners released around the same time. 

Any new deal with Iran should therefore be approached with caution, verifying compliance through rigorous, ongoing inspections rather than naive hope, while maintaining strong deterrence to guard against further deception.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

US and Israeli military actions These recent actions follow the broader conflict that began with Operation Midnight Hammer in June 2025. The U.S. then used stealthy B-2 bombers and "bunker-buster" ordinance to heavily damage Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, aiming to degrade its program without regime change. 

Major fighting resumed in February with U.S.-Israeli Operation Epic Fury, which targeted leadership and infrastructure, leading to a fragile April ceasefire. Renewed brinkmanship over the Strait of Hormuz, proxies, and nuclear issues have defined the volatile period since, with calibrated U.S. strikes maintaining pressure toward negotiations. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on June 20, 2026, that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to vessel traffic. The command cited alleged violations of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding by the United States and Israel.

This declaration directly challenges the recent de-escalation framework and reintroduces risks to global oil transit at a moment when markets had priced in relief.

The Military Command’s StatementThe Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran’s top joint operational command, described the closure as the “first step” and warned of additional measures if aggression continues.

Iranian state media carried the announcement. The move follows months of conflict that began with U.S. and Israeli strikes in late February 2026 and earlier restrictions on the strait.

🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiyaa (IRGC) HQ just declared:

"In view of America’s breach of the Memorandum of Understanding and the Zionist regime’s continuous violations of the ceasefire by and the merciless killing and displacement of hundreds of thousands of the oppressed people… https://t.co/4qw593K7La pic.twitter.com/VGJKtIvMdQ

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The Strait carries approximately 21 million barrels per day of oil and petroleum liquids. This volume equals roughly 20% of global petroleum liquids consumption and about one-quarter of seaborne oil trade, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data.

The waterway also handles major liquefied natural gas exports from Qatar and the UAE. Disruptions here have historically amplified price volatility because few viable bypass routes exist for Gulf producers.

Tension with the Islamabad MOUThe 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, reached around June 17, 2026, included commitments for Iran to make best efforts toward safe, toll-free commercial passage for an initial 60-day period.

US Iran deal MOUIt also called for an end to the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. Traffic had begun resuming after the framework, contributing to lower energy prices.

The latest military statement undercuts those passage provisions and frames continued Israeli actions in Lebanon as breaches.

The MOU, which had pushed oil prices lower, could see renewed interest in hopes of a prolonged supply shock.

The latest Strait of Hormuz closure, however, remains unconfirmed, with US Vice President JD Vance, suggesting otherwise.

JUST IN: Vice President JD Vance joined @foxandfriends to reveal President Trump's long-term strategy to neutralize Iran's nuclear ambitions, emphasizing efforts to permanently dismantle its enriched uranium stockpile through aggressive negotiations and strict verification… pic.twitter.com/5Y8jeKNVzY

— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 20, 2026

The Ethereum network stands as a revolutionary innovation in the realm of blockchain technology. It serves as a robust platform for building and deploying decentralized applications (dApps), fueling the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and transforming the way we interact with financial services. However, with its widespread adoption and increasing popularity, Ethereum has faced challenges of scalability and high transaction fees, leading to the development of Layer 2 scaling solutions to enhance its capabilities.

The Ethereum blockchain hums with innovation, birthing a new breed of digital assets known as ERC-20 tokens. These versatile gems unlock a treasure trove of possibilities, from voting rights in decentralized communities to fueling innovative applications and even representing virtual currencies. 

ERC-20 tokens are standardized building blocks on the Ethereum network. They adhere to a specific set of rules, ensuring seamless interaction and divisibility, making them perfect for trading and diverse applications. Think of them as digital coins, each with its unique identity and purpose, ready to be exchanged, used, and explored.

Whether you’re a seasoned crypto trader or a curious newcomer, navigating the thrilling world of ERC-20 trading can be challenging. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the knowledge and tools to confidently buy, sell, and trade these digital assets on the Ethereum network. 

Some of the major and popular ERC-20 Tokens are Tether (USDT), Polygon (MATIC), Chainlink (LINK), Uniswap (UNI), Lido DAO (LIDO), Maker DAO (MKR), amongst many others. 

Features of Ethereum Network Ethereum’s innovative design sets it apart from other networks, paving the way for a decentralized future of finance, applications, and beyond. Distinguished by its unique features and capabilities, it stands as one of the pioneers of Blockchain Technologies with standout features like: 

The Power of Smart Contracts

The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) serves as the core engine that drives the execution of smart contracts on the Ethereum network. These smart contracts are self-executing code that automates various actions and agreements, forming the foundation of dApps and DeFi protocols. EVM compatibility is crucial for deploying and interacting with ERC-20 tokens, the most common token standard on Ethereum.

Unlike static databases, Ethereum boasts the groundbreaking ability to execute self-enforcing agreements through smart contracts. These programmable pieces of code automate a wide range of tasks, enabling trustless interactions and the creation of innovative applications in diverse sectors.

Layer 1 and Layer 2: Addressing Scalability

The Ethereum mainnet functions as a Layer 1 blockchain, the base layer where all transactions are ultimately settled. To address the scalability bottlenecks on this primary layer, Layer 2 solutions have emerged as a promising approach. These solutions aim to offload a significant portion of transaction processing off-chain, resulting in increased throughput, faster confirmation times, and significantly reduced transaction costs.

A Platform For Innovation

Ethereum isn’t just a cryptocurrency platform; it’s a fertile ground for developers to build revolutionary decentralized applications (dApps). From DeFi protocols automating financial transactions to NFTs unlocking new ownership models, the possibilities are endless.

Gas and Gas Fees: Fueling Transactions

Within the Ethereum network, gas refers to the computational power required to execute transactions and smart contracts. Users pay gas fees to compensate miners for processing their transactions. Gas fees are denominated in ETH, Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency.

Fueling Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

As a breeding ground for DeFi protocols, Ethereum empowers users to take control of their finances. Borrow, lend, invest, and trade without dependence on intermediaries, fostering a more open and inclusive financial system.

Ecosystem And Adoption

Unlike centralized projects, Ethereum thrives on a vibrant and passionate community. Developers, miners, and users participate in its governance and evolution, ensuring its development remains transparent and aligned with the community’s needs. This growing ecosystem includes decentralized exchanges (DEXs), gaming applications, and more. 

Exploring Layer 2 Scaling Solutions

Layer 2 scaling solutions offer a promising pathway to address the scalability challenges faced by the Ethereum mainnet. They operate as secondary layers built on top of the main blockchain, providing alternative mechanisms for transaction processing and data storage.

Here are some common types of Layer 2 solutions:

Sidechains: Independent blockchains that run in parallel with Ethereum, enabling faster and cheaper transactions. Plasma Chains: Blockchains that leverage Ethereum for security and finality, offering scalability benefits through data offloading. Optimistic Rollups: The technology employed by the Ethereum network for token transactions, which bundles multiple transactions off-chain and submits a summary to the mainnet for verification. Beyond Features: What Truly Sets Ethereum Apart? Ethereum’s uniqueness extends beyond its specific features, encompassing its fundamental characteristics and impact on the blockchain landscape.

Network Effect and Ecosystem: Through its early adoption and widespread implementation, Ethereum has established a robust network effect. Developers, projects, and users gravitate towards it, creating a flourishing ecosystem that strengthens its overall value and resilience.

Security and Trust: Built on a Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus mechanism, Ethereum offers a high level of security and protection against malicious attacks. Its distributed nature further bolsters trust and transparency, minimizing the risk of centralized control.

Flexibility and Adaptability: Ethereum’s design prioritizes flexibility and adaptability. Upgradeability mechanisms allow it to evolve and adopt new features to remain relevant and address emerging challenges in the blockchain space.

Global Impact and Pioneering Spirit: Ethereum has gone beyond being a mere technological advancement; it has ignited a global conversation about decentralization, ownership, and financial autonomy. Its pioneering spirit continues to inspire innovation and shape the future of our digital world.

How To Get Started  on the Ethereum Network for ERC-20 Tokens.

To buy/sell ERC-20 Tokens, you’ll need a crypto wallet. There are several crypto wallets to choose from within the Ethereum network and, popular options include software wallets like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Coinbase Wallet, Binance WAllet, etc. 

If you are using a desktop computer, you can download Google Chrome and install the MetaMask Wallet Chrome extension. If you prefer using your mobile phone, you can download MetaMask wallet via Google Play or the iOS App Store. 

Just make sure that you are downloading the official Chrome extension and mobile app by visiting MetaMask Wallet’s website.

Once you’ve registered and set up your wallet via the Google Chrome Extension or via the mobile app you downloaded, MetaMask wallet allows users to manage their cryptocurrency wallets and interact with decentralized applications (DApps) to execute transactions on supported blockchain networks directly from their browsers. (Write down your seed phrase on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place!). 

Now, you’ll need to connect and add Ethereum to your MetaMask wallet. You may refer to MetaMask support page for reference on their website. 

Trading ERC-20 Tokens on the Ethereum Network. In order to ERC-20 token trades on the Ethereum network, you will need to buy ETH as your base currency. You can buy ETH on centralized exchanges such as Binance, copy your wallet address from Metamask, and then send the ETH from Binance to your Metamask wallet. 

You can also purchase ETH directly within the Metamask wallet using traditional payment methods such as credit or debit cards, etc.

Just click on the “Buy/Sell” button within Metamask to open the interface. Here, you can put how much ETH (or any other token) you want to buy in terms of dollar terms, pick your payment method, and then click “Buy”.

Note that to buy crypto directly within Metamask, you will need to provide info such as your country and state. However, it is a straightforward process that only takes a minute.

It’ll only take a couple of minutes at most for your ETH to arrive in your wallet. Once the ETH arrives, you are all set to begin trading ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network. So, head over to UniSwap to get started on your trading journey.

How To Trade ERC-20 Tokens On The Ethereum Network Using UniSwap Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to trade Ethereum-based tokens directly from their wallets without the need for intermediaries or traditional order books. 

Uniswap offers users a simple and straightforward way to buy and sell a wide variety of tokens. Be sure you’re on the  Uniswap website to protect your wallet.

The first step is clicking on the “Launch App” button at the top right corner, as shown in the image below:

The next step is clicking on the connect wallet option on Uniswap at the top right corner, as shown in the image below:

Connect to your preferred wallet as shown below. (In this case, it’s Metamask):

Once connected, switch Metamask to the Ethereum network. (If you’re already on the Ethereum network, you do not need to switch):

After connecting MetaMask to the Ethereum network, go to Uniswap, and then you can start your ERC-20 Tokens on the Ethereum network using UniSwap.

Trading Ethereum Tokens On Uniswap The next step is to select your preferred tokens on the UnsSwap interface and since Uniswap operates on a token to token trading model, click on the “select token” button to select the trading pair you want to trade against. 

For example, if you want to buy USDT using ETH,  select ETH – USDT, enter the amount, then click on “swap” or “trade now” and confirm the transaction in your Metamask wallet. You can view the tokens in your wallet’s asset list.

Buying and Selling ERC-20 Tokens with the Metamask Wallet Ethereum Network users can also buy and sell tokens using the Metamask extension wallet already connected to the Ethereum network. To do this, make sure you’re connected to the Ethereum network and have ETH to swap and pay for gas fees. Then, navigate to the “Swap” button as shown below. This will take you to the Swap interface inside Metamask.

Using the image above as a guide, you can also search for tokens using the name or the contract address, just like on UniSwap. Input the amount of ETH you want to swap, confirm that you have the correct token, and then click “Swap.” Once the transaction is confirmed, the tokens you just bought will be sent to your wallet.

Tracking ERC-20 Token Prices on The Ethereum Network ERC-20 token holders and traders can take advantage of on-chain tools like DeFiLama to gain access to comprehensive market insights for specific tokens. These insights include price data and contract information, empowering users to make well-informed trading decisions based on reliable and up-to-date information.

Dextools is a comprehensive analytic resource for managing digital assets traded on ERC-20 Decentralized Exchanges. It’s a vibrant analytical cryptocurrency resource that provides statistical information on all leading blockchains and crypto projects. 

Among these features, an exceptional one is the charting functionality, which delivers both real-time and historical price data for a wide range of tokens. 

By utilizing these charts, users gain valuable insights into price trends, trading volumes, and other pertinent metrics. This enables them to pinpoint potential entry or exit points for their trades with precision and confidence. For example, let’s assume you’re $ETH for $LIDO, your trading pair is ETH/LIDO.

Note, Trading pairs serve as bridges between currencies. For example, the ETH/LIDOpair allows you to acquire $LIDO tokens using Ethereum (ETH).

Choose the pair that fits your funding situation and trading strategy. Consider using ETH if you already hold it, or fiat currencies if you’re venturing in fresh. 

Let’s track the $LIDO token on Dextools, here’s what we have:

Conclusion Buying, selling, and trading ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network can be a thrilling adventure, opening doors to exciting investment opportunities and unlocking the potential of decentralized finance. However,  it demands knowledge, caution, and a well-defined strategy. 

This guide serves as your map and compass, but the ultimate treasure lies in your own learning and exploration. Navigate with confidence, trade responsibly, and remember that the most valuable asset in this journey is your knowledge.

Featured image from CoinMarketCap, chart from Tradingview.com

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Binance announced that it will expand its Watch Tag to include the altcoins NFPrompt Token (NFP), Nomina (NOM), Marlin (POND), QuickSwap (QUICK), and Viction (VIC).

30.04.2026 - 07:13

Update: 30.04.2026 - 07:13

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, continues to announce new altcoins. This time, Binance stated that it has added five more altcoins to its watchlist.

Binance announced that it will expand its Watch Tag to include the altcoins NFPrompt Token (NFP), Nomina (NOM), Marlin (POND), QuickSwap (QUICK), and Viction (VIC).

“According to recent reviews, Binance will expand its Watch Tag to include more tokens on April 30, 2026.”

The following tokens will be added to the Tracking Tag list:

NFP, NOM, POND, QUICK and VIC

Altcoins with a Watch Tag exhibit significantly higher volatility and risk compared to other listed tokens. These tokens are closely monitored and undergo regular reviews. Please note that tokens with a Watch Tag are at risk of no longer meeting our listing criteria and being delisted from the platform.

Following the announcement, altcoin prices began to fall.

*This is not investment advice.

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