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Hong Kong-Listed MemeStrategy Purchased Solana (SOL)!
Institutional interest in crypto assets has been rapidly increasing among both technology and finance companies in recent times. MemeStrategy's 2,440 SOL token investment through Hong Kong is one of the latest examples of this.MemeStrategy completed its Solana purchaseMemeStrategy Inc., Asia's first publicly traded cryptocurrency company, has drawn attention in the crypto world with its investment in the Solana ecosystem. The company, which is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, purchased 2,440 SOL tokens worth approximately 2.9 million Hong Kong dollars (approximately 372,000 US dollars). The SOL purchase was made through OSL Group, a digital asset platform licensed by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).The company, formerly known as Howking Technology Holdings, was recently acquired and restructured by the co-founder of the famous humor platform 9GAG. During this process, the company changed its name to MemeStrategy and shifted its focus from traditional technology to crypto assets, decentralized applications (dApps), and Web3 innovation. In its official statement regarding the SOL purchase, the company emphasized that this investment is part of its long-term vision related to decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure and Web3 innovations. The statement noted that MemeStrategy aims to actively contribute to projects in this field.Markets also responded positively to this strategic move. Following the announcement of the SOL token purchase, MemeStrategy's stock price on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange rose by approximately 28%. Companies continue to add cryptocurrencies to their treasuriesMicroStrategy is known for its large BTC purchases since 2020. As of June 2025, it has added 582,000 Bitcoin to its treasury. Meanwhile, in May 2025, GameStop purchased $513 million worth of Bitcoin and added it to its portfolio. Recently, Trump's media company also announced plans to raise $2.5 billion to purchase BTC. Other notable companies include:Upexi, a Tampa-based consumer products company, is preparing to purchase SOL with a $100 million fundraising plan.ATW Partners, a New York-based company, purchased $500 million worth of SOL tokens.BC Bud Co., a Canada-based company, purchased 250,000 CAD worth of XRP to diversify its treasury.As we reported earlier this morning, Japan-based Metaplanet is another company making headlines with its Bitcoin purchases. By buying an additional 1,112 Bitcoin (BTC), it has increased its total Bitcoin holdings to 10,000. With this move, it has surpassed Coinbase Global to become one of the largest institutional investors holding Bitcoin. The company spent 117.2 million dollars on this purchase.
Sharp Decline in ZKJ and KOGE on Binance Alpha: “Liquidity Crisis” Panic
The crypto markets experienced sharp fluctuations over the weekend. Polyhedra Network's native token, ZKJ, shocked investors by losing 83% of its value in just a few hours following on-chain transactions on June 15. As the ZKJ price dropped from $1.92 to $0.30, the token's market value evaporated by approximately $500 million. At the center of this collapse was another token called KOGE, which was traded alongside ZKJ in connection with the Binance Alpha Points program. The Polyhedra team described the sharp price drop as “abnormal on-chain transactions,” noting that the event was triggered by liquidity withdrawal in the ZKJ/KOGE trading pair. In a statement, Binance explained that the simultaneous withdrawal of ZKJ and KOGE tokens by large wallets resulted in a “liquidation cascade” in the market.KOGE, which is closely related to ZKJ, was issued by the 48 Club DAO in the Binance ecosystem and offered various advantages under the Alpha Points reward program. As the trading volume between the two tokens increased due to these incentives, the sudden sell-off triggered a chain reaction in the system. The KOGE token also fell from $62 to $24 in a similar manner.Liquidity dried up, panic selling beganThe depletion of liquidity in the KOGE/USDT pool played a significant role in the collapse. When investors turned to the ZKJ/KOGE pool as an exit strategy, intense selling pressure formed in the ZKJ/USDT trading pair. According to CoinGecko data, the ZKJ token lost 60% of its value in just 90 minutes, dropping from $1.92 to $0.76. Although it showed a brief recovery, it plummeted again later that day.On-chain analysis indicates that some wallets withdrew significant amounts of tokens to accumulate Alpha Points. One wallet withdrew approximately 60,000 KOGE (approximately $3.7 million) and 273,000 ZKJ (approximately $530,000), while two separate addresses are reported to have sold a total of $5 million worth of tokens. Additionally, the unlocking of 15.5 million ZKJ on June 19 has the potential to further increase selling pressure in the market.Statements from Binance and PolyhedraFollowing the events, Binance announced changes to its Alpha Points calculation system. Starting June 17, transaction volumes between Alpha tokens will no longer be included in the points system. This step aims to prevent similar risks from arising in the markets. As of June 17, 2025, transactions between these two tokens will be considered invalid for points accumulation.The Polyhedra team announced that the situation is being thoroughly investigated and a comprehensive incident report will be published. It was also emphasized that the project's foundations remain solid and the technical infrastructure has not been compromised. However, there is significant distrust within the community. 48 Club DAO has not yet made an official statement.
LINK Comments and Price Analysis 16 June 2025
LINK Technical AnalysisThere is a descending channel pattern forming since the end of April on the 4-hour LINK chart. The price is trading within the lower part of the channel. It is clear that the price has tested the upper and the lower parts of the channel three times so far. It is not safe to say that the price has reacted from the lower part yet. It is possible that the price might go up to the upper trend area — a fourth test — if the price can hold above the trend support level of $12.30–$12.60, which would technically mean a breakout test. LINK Aşağı Yönlü Kanal We can follow the levels $12.30, $11.40, and $10.25 respectively if the price moves downward; $13.50, $14.80, and $15.70 would be the resistance levels in case of an upward movement.A target can be set based on the breakout direction of the channel. The price of the coin is currently trading around $13, and it is positive for the price to hold above the level of $12.60.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
LTC Comments and Price Analysis 16 June 2025
Litecoin (LTC) Technical AnalysisThe price of the coin has maintained its long-term ascending channel, which has existed since around 2018, and this channel has always had a determining role on the price of the coin during its ups and downs.The price is currently trading in an area very close to the mid-band of the channel and is struggling to stay above one of the strong support levels — $71.20. The price of LTC has many times reacted from the $63–$71 level, which is a very important detail on the chart. If the price gains momentum and goes up, $99.62 could be the first major resistance ahead. Should this resistance be broken to the upside, the next target could be set to the range of $139–$157, which is both horizontal and the channel’s upper band, and stands out as a very strong technical zone. Rising Channel Structure It might be derived that the area of $63–$69 should be followed as the last defense line should the price of LTC fall below channel support, and this long-term pattern might be at risk if this level gets broken downward.In short, LTC might be offering great potential for long-term holders/investors. A strong rally could start if we see weekly closures above the level of $100.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
CETUS Comments and Price Analysis 16 June 2025
CETUS/USDT Technical Analysis – At a Very Critical Support LevelOn looking at the chart Cetus, it is very clear that the price of the coin has pulled back to the final support level of $0.0985, which has acted as a very strong demand zone in the past and from which the price has reacted upwards. Yet, the chart indicates that this time things are very different since the price has come to this final support area with great downward momentum. Cetus Current Levels It seems that the sell pressure has gained momentum upon the breaking of the $0.1214–$0.1253 area, and the closures below this level have weakened the technical outlook. We see that $0.0985 is a very critical threshold for the price currently. Should this level get lost, the price might go down to the last line of defense — $0.082–$0.075.However, the initial resistance levels could be $0.1153 and $0.1214, provided that the price reacts from this support level and moves upwards. Also, these resistance levels require a high buy volume to be exceeded, as they have become strong zones.To summarize, the general outlook is weak and the sell trend continues, but it must also be added that a short-term reaction is possible as it is in a support area.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
PEPE Comments and Price Analysis 15 June 2025
PEPE Technical AnalysisThe PEPE chart has a clear falling wedge formation, and the price of the coin is currently trading around $0.0000111, which is in an area very close to the lower trend band of the wedge. The price has reacted from the lower trend and could stay above the support level of $0.0000108. Falling Wedge Formation It is widely accepted that the falling wedge formation is typically a pattern with an upward breakout target. Buyers are strong below, but the number of contacts with the upper region is fewer than the lower region of the wedge. Therefore, if the price can go above the resistance level of $0.0000121–$0.0000123, the falling wedge formation could break out, and $0.0000163 can be targeted afterward.However, should this falling wedge formation break down, the levels $0.0000099 and $0.0000087 can be followed.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
LDO Comments and Price Analysis 15 June 2025
LDO Technical AnalysisIn the LDO chart, since the beginning of February, a downtrend that has been coming greets us. Recently, we can say that a symmetrical triangle formation has emerged with the trend structure it has created with higher lows. LDO is stuck in a tight price area. A target can be set based on liquidations through the breakout direction. LDO Symmetric Triangle The $0.78–$0.76 support area, where LDO is priced into, seems to be a support area that is also an important buyer zone. On average, the trend support—in other words, the lower band of the symmetrical triangle—is at $0.76. In a downward breakout, first the $0.70 level, and then the $0.60 area where there are intense liquidations, can be considered as a downward target.For an upward breakout, we can see the $0.92–$0.94 price area as both horizontal resistance and the upper trend resistance of the symmetrical triangle. After the breakout, the $1–$1.10 and $1.23 levels can be followed one by one.These analyses, which do not provide investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels that are thought to create trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the user is solely responsible for trading and risk management. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss in relation to shared transactions.
OP Comment and Price Analysis 15 June 2025
Optimism (OP) Technical AnalysisAt the OP chart, the price is under the descending trend for a long time. Now, we see that the price is now touching the liquidation area, which we see as the red channel at the bottom. That means OP can break the descending trend in the short term. OP Falling Trend As we can see on the chart, $0.585–$0.600 is working as a strong support area. The price went up after touching this area, but after it went up, it was rejected by the descending trend line. So, OP is trading in a tight zone where both buyers and sellers are battling. Such structures usually break hard.If we see an upward breakout, the first target could be $0.85–$1.00. This price area is technically a strong resistance. If the price stays above $1.00, the next target could be the $1.50–$2.00 price zone.However, if the current support zone is lost, selling pressure for OP may increase, and there will be a pullback to $0.525. This level is important both psychologically and as the last line of defense.In summary, the decisive moment for OP is approaching. If the downtrend is broken, a strong reaction is possible. But if the support is broken, we may see new lows.This analysis does not constitute investment advice. It focuses on support and resistance levels that may present potential short- to mid-term trading opportunities depending on market conditions. However, all responsibility for trading decisions and risk management lies entirely with the user. The use of stop-loss orders is strongly recommended for any trade setup shared.
AVAX Comments and Price Analysis 14 June 2025
AVAX Technical AnalysisJust like Solana, on the AVAX/USDT chart, it can be clearly observed that the price has formed a pattern since the beginning of 2024. The price of the coin continues downwards within the narrowing channel pattern, and the price itself stands in the middle band of the channel. AVAX Channel Structure The price is in a critical area in terms of the horizontal support, where the daily support range is $17.22–$18.75. This level has been tested many times before and has found support from here. Remember that each individual test to the support area weakens it, though. As a result, if this level is lost, then the trend may take the price to the trend support, which is $13–$15.However, if the price rises upwards, we have an initial resistance level of $23.8, and exceeding this area will have the target around $33, which is both horizontal and trend resistance.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
SOL Comment and Price Analysis 14 June 2025
SOL/USDT Technical AnalysisSolana has formed an ascending chart pattern since the end of 2023. Looking at this pattern, we see a wide rising channel formation, in the middle of which the price accumulates. Wide Rising Channel $182–$190 is a strong resistance zone which has been tested twice so far, and from there, the price pulled back to the support level of $142. If the price stays above this level, then we can say that this is a healthy pullback action. Yet, if there comes a daily closure below $136, the price might go down to the levels of $122 and $105, and we have the trend support level of $100.If the price goes up, the target may be the area around $190 and then $218, which is the trend resistance level up.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop-loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
STRK Comments and Price Analysis 13 June 2025
STARKNET TECHICAL ANALYSISThe price of strk/usdt has been moving within the descending channel since March 2024. The trend got confirmation by tests on the upper and lower bands of the channel, and after the reaction received from the last bottom point, it could not break the middle band of the channel, and the price has moved back to the 0.1180's with some sell pressure. The price might want to test the middline of the trend again ifit gets reaction from around $ 0.10 – trend support. Should this level breakdown, it may test $ 0.09, which is the lower band of the channel. STRK Current Channel Structure The price of the coin must reach to resistance levels of $ 0,16-0,17 for an upward recovery after when the new targets $0,21 and then $0,27 can be on the table, however, as long as the descending trend continues, we may see limited upsIt is a must that the upper band of the channel break for a strong and sustainable rise.To summarize , the STRK is still moving in the descending channel and trying to hold on to the support of the channel. A reaction that may come from this region may attract buyers in the short term.These analyses, not offering any kind of investment advice, focus on support and resistance levels considered to offer trading opportunities in the short and medium term according to market conditions. However, the responsibility for making transactions and risk management belongs entirely to the user. In addition, it is strongly recommended to use stop loss (SL) in relation to shared transactions.
Walmart and Amazon May Launch Their Own Stablecoins!
US retail giants Amazon and Walmart are considering launching their own stablecoins backed by the US dollar. According to the Wall Street Journal, which cited anonymous sources, the steps taken by these two giant companies towards the crypto asset world came to the agenda at a time when legislative work to regulate stablecoins is gaining momentum in Washington.This development coincides with the GENIUS Act, a bill that is scheduled to be voted on by the US Congress soon. The bill aims to provide legal clarity for stablecoin companies and regulate how these crypto assets will integrate with the traditional financial system.Billion-dollar banking costs can be reducedThe use of stablecoins can mean significant savings in transaction fees, especially for large-scale companies. These blockchain-based payment systems offer faster and lower-cost transactions compared to traditional banking infrastructure. This situation offers potentially huge savings opportunities for companies such as Amazon and Walmart, which process billions of dollars in payments annually.In fact, Walmart announced its own token project in 2019, but later shelved the project. Amazon has been interested in blockchain technology for a long time; the company is testing escrow payment systems, especially for e-commerce transactions. These steps show that companies are exploring the potential of blockchain not only theoretically but also in practice. A Walmart store. Source: WSJ Other technology giants in the fieldThe interest in stablecoins is not limited to Amazon and Walmart. Technology giants such as Apple, Google, Airbnb and social media platform X (formerly Twitter) are also taking steps towards stablecoin technology. While it is reported that Google has already successfully completed two stablecoin transactions, it is reported that Airbnb is discussing stablecoin-based alternative payment solutions with Worldpay. This move is being made to overcome the high commission costs created by intermediaries such as credit card providers Visa and Mastercard.The X platform, owned by Elon Musk, plans to bring stablecoin integration to the X Money application. Musk has previously stated that X attaches great importance to developing its payment infrastructure. The company has already obtained money transfer licenses in different states of the USA.Shopify is also not behind this trend. As we previously reported, the e-commerce platform announced that it would offer its users the option to pay with USDC by the end of the year.GENIUS Act vote on June 17Amid this movement in the stablecoin sector, the US Senate will vote on the GENIUS Act on Tuesday, June 17. The bill allows stablecoins that are fully backed by US dollars or equivalent assets, while also requiring annual audits for stablecoin companies with a market value exceeding $50 billion. In addition, the law includes foreign companies complying with US regulations.The Senate gave preliminary approval to the bill in a preliminary vote held on Wednesday. After the vote, the bill will be sent to the House of Representatives. There is also a separate regulatory bill in the House regarding stablecoins. The exact time of the final vote will be determined by the Senate leadership.
XRP and ETH Investment Hits Stocks of Two Companies
As cryptocurrencies continue to enter corporate treasuries, two Nasdaq companies’ billion-dollar digital asset investments have been met with harsh backlash on the exchange. Singapore-based technology company Trident Digital Tech Holdings (TDTH) and US sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming (SBET) have announced major plans to invest in XRP and Ethereum, respectively. However, both companies’ stock prices have fallen sharply following these announcements.Trident: XRP treasury dries up, stocks crashTrident Digital announced in a press release that it aims to purchase $500 million worth of XRP. This investment includes a staking plan as well as the XRP purchase. The company also plans to generate returns on these assets through staking mechanisms and further integrate with the Ripple ecosystem.The company aims to raise the funds through equity issuance, private placements, and structured finance vehicles. The planned purchases are expected to begin in the second half of 2025. Trident's move shows that it is following in the footsteps of companies such as Webus and VivoPower, which have made room for crypto assets in corporate treasuries.However, this strategic planning was not received positively by investors. TDTH shares closed the day with a 30.2% decrease following the announcement. The company's total value loss in the last year has exceeded 94%. SharpLink: $1 billion preparation for EthereumOn the other hand, sports betting technology company SharpLink Gaming (SBET) also made headlines with its Ethereum-focused treasury plan. The company had announced that it planned to purchase $1 billion in ETH following the $425 million private investment process led by Consensys. However, the company's S-3 application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) immediately following these statements was misunderstood in the market.Investors turned to panic selling, thinking that the filing indicated the resale of millions of shares. As a result, SharpLink shares fell by more than 70% to $8. It later partially recovered and rose above $10. SharpLink President and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin stated that this decline was due to a misunderstanding and said, "This is just a technical transaction, no one sold their shares." However, this statement was not enough to restore investor confidence in the short term.Iran-Israel conflictThe biggest event that deepened the decline of these two stocks may be the Israel-Iran tension. Because, as we reported in the morning, the market has already woken up to a red day today. Israel's air strikes on Iran at night caused fluctuations in global markets. Cryptocurrencies, stocks, Brent crude oil and US-based WTI crude oil prices also collapsed.
Coinbase Forms Separate Partnerships with American Express and Shopify
The latest statements from Coinbase have created excitement in the sector. US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it will be launching a new credit card offering 4% Bitcoin cashback in collaboration with American Express. At the same time, thanks to the strategic partnership with Shopify, the stablecoin payment era is starting in the e-commerce sector. Coinbase One Card: A credit card that earns Bitcoin as you spendThe new credit card "Coinbase One Card" announced by Coinbase offers its users 4% Bitcoin cashback on every spend. The card, which will be offered by American Express, draws attention not only with this cashback feature; but also with advantages such as increased rewards for USDC (USD Coin) balances, higher staking returns for transactions on the Base network, and transaction credits. The card is expected to be available this fall.The trend of crypto exchanges to bring digital assets to their users in daily spending has accelerated recently. MetaMask launched its own debit card last year, and Mastercard has also signed similar projects with OKX and Kraken. Although it is not American Express’ first step in this area, this new initiative seems to further strengthen the company’s presence in the crypto sector. In 2022, Amex launched another card offering crypto rewards in collaboration with Abra.It is also noteworthy that Coinbase made this announcement at the 2025 State of Crypto Summit held in New York. At the same event, the company stated that it is working with the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) to offer perpetual futures contracts to US users. Currently, this service is limited to users outside the US only.Shopify starts shopping with USDCAnother move by Coinbase was its collaboration with e-commerce giant Shopify. In this context, users will now be able to make payments with Circle’s USDC stablecoin when shopping in Shopify stores. Transactions will take place over Base, the Ethereum Layer-2 network developed by Coinbase. The new payment option was initially activated with early access for certain stores and will be gradually rolled out to all Shopify merchants over the course of the year. Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke described this new payment option as “the natural way to transact on the internet” and stated that they are fully compatible with the fundamental principles of crypto. This system not only offers ease of payment, but also offers user-specific advantages such as cashback incentives. For example, those who shop with USDC will be able to receive 1% cashback. This infrastructure is built on an open-source smart contract system called Commerce Payments Protocol, developed in collaboration with Stripe. The system supports not only peer-to-peer transactions, but also e-commerce scenarios such as canceled orders, returns, and multiple deliveries.
Final Act in Ripple-SEC Case: Parties Appeal to Court for $125 Million Settlement
The nearly five-year-long legal battle between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs may be coming to an end. The parties have filed a joint petition in federal court in Manhattan requesting that the injunction against Ripple be lifted and the $125 million fine be sharedJoint request from the parties: Sharing of the fine and lifting of the injunctionIn their petition to the court, the SEC and Ripple have requested that the current injunction be lifted and that $50 million of the previously imposed $125 million fine be returned to the SEC and the remaining $75 million to Ripple. This request comes after a similar settlement proposal was rejected by the same court last month. However, the parties argue that this time there were “extraordinary circumstances” and that the agreement is now legally valid. The SEC and Ripple lawsuit began in 2020The SEC sued Ripple in December 2020, describing the $1.3 billion sale of XRP as an unregistered securities sale. In 2023, Judge Analisa Torres stated that sales of XRP to exchanges and individual investors were not considered securities, but direct sales to institutional investors could be considered within this scope. Following this partial ruling, Ripple was sentenced to pay a $125 million fine for the sales in question.Is this the final stage of the judicial process?Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced in March that the SEC had withdrawn its appeal. With this development, it was thought that the legal process was largely over, but the court's final decision was awaited. Now, if this agreement reached by the parties is legally approved with the new petition submitted to the court, the case will be officially closed.The petition included the following statement: “This agreement will ease the burden on both the court and the appellate court, protect the parties' resources, and is consistent with the conciliatory approach the SEC has recently taken in other crypto cases.”In recent months, the SEC's stance on crypto assets has been significantly softened. Following the departure of former chairman Gary Gensler, interim chairman Mark Uyeda took over, and some lawsuits filed with companies such as Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance were dropped or settled. If the court approves the settlement offered by Ripple and the SEC, it will not only close the case; it will also pave the way for Ripple’s operations and make it easier for XRP to gain a greater foothold in the corporate finance world. The fact that XRP has become a strategic asset in corporate treasuries, like Bitcoin and Solana, is an important milestone in terms of the future role of cryptocurrencies.
