David Marsanic

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Crypto and Tech Journalist, Writer at Freelance

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Solana highlights 3,200 active devs, $1b+ app revenue for second straight quarter

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Solana’s network continues to attract strong engagement, with more than $1 billion in app revenue. Solana (SOL)continues to see strong user engagement. On Friday, the Solana Foundation published its Solana Network Health Report, showcasing its performance in Q2 of 2025. Notably, the app revenue on the network exceeded $1 billion for the second quarter in a row.
Dow Jones up 100 points as Federal Reserve balances Iran tensions

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share U.S. stocks were mixed as geopolitical risks temporarily cooled, with the potential for rate cuts counterbalancing tensions with Iran. Major U.S. stock indices traded mixed amid several key developments. On Friday, June 20, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 103 points, with Apple and financial stocks leading the gains. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 was flat, slipping 0.03%, while the tech-focused Nasdaq fell 0.28%.
Norway bans new power-intensive crypto mining to conserve electricity

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Norway will temporarily ban the launch of new crypto mining data centers in an effort to reduce energy usage. Norway is cracking down on energy-intensive crypto mining operations. On Friday, June 20, the Norwegian government announced a temporary ban on new data centers that mine crypto. The ban, which will take effect in August, is intended to curb the significant energy consumption associated with mining activities.
Pump.fun’s $4b token launch postponed again amid legal woes

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has once again postponed its token auction, amid legal troubles and a social media ban. Solana-based (SOL) memecoin launchpad is once again facing issues. On Friday, reports emerged that Pump.fun would postpone its public token sale yet again. Originally scheduled for June 25, the platform had planned to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation. According to crypto news reporter Colin Wu, the team now expects the auction to take place in mid-July.
Binance rolls out transparency tools showing insider token holdings

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Binance users will now be able to see how concentrated token ownership is — even within the exchange itself. Blockchains are often praised for transparency, but centralized exchanges have largely remained a black box. On Friday, June 20, Binance announced a set of new features aimed at changing that by bringing greater transparency to its platform.
Bitcoin doesn't budge on Israel-Iran war, for now: NoOnes CEO

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Geopolitical tensions are escalating, but Bitcoin hasn’t seen major price action. NoOnes CEO Ray Youssef explains why. Rising tensions in the Middle East are exposing a flaw in how some traders view Bitcoin (BTC). Instead of acting as a hedge, Bitcoin is behaving more like a tech stock, says Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, a crypto peer-to-peer payments and trading platform. “Markets usually don’t like surprises — but lately, crypto doesn’t seem to react much.
Ethereum strategic reserves hit 1% of supply as corporate adoption accelerates

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Top institutional holders dominate Ethereum’s strategic reserves, with the Ethereum Foundation leading the pack. Corporate Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserves have been a major trend in the past few months. However, Ethereum (ETH) is slowly catching up. On June 19, strategic reserves among institutions rose to 1.190 million ETH, according to the Strategic ETH Reserve website. These reserves, worth almost $3 billion, amount to more than 1% of the total supply of ETH.
Why is Story crypto price down today?

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share IP token continues its decline as initial launch and listing hype slowly dies down. Story (IP) continues to lose steam following its initial post-launch rally. On Thursday, June 19, the IP crypto price was down 8.74%, contributing to a 35.51% decline over the past 30 days. A combination of broader market sentiment and investor profit-taking is exerting significant bearish pressure on the token.
Only 30% of Russian crypto miners registered, says finance ministry

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Most of the crypto miners in Russia don’t comply with the regulations the country imposed on mining. Russia is taking steps to legalize and regulate crypto mining to bring it out of the informal economy. Still, most crypto miners in the country fall outside relevant regulation, authorities say. On Tuesday, June 19, the Finance Ministry revealed that just 30% of miners are registered with the relevant tax authorities.
BitVault to launch BTC-backed stablecoin on Katana chain

1 week ago | crypto.news | David Marsanic

Share Bitcoin and stablecoins are stealing the spotlight, and one company hopes to tap into both of them. Bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoin narratives converge in the latest funding round. On Thursday, June 18, BitVault secured a $2 million investment to build a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin. The bvUSD stablecoin will launch on Katana, a new chain incubated by Polygon Labs and GSR. GSR is also a strategic investor in the venture, along with Gemini, Auros, and Keyrock.