The 162% Breakout That Flipped the Chart

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No meme magic. No courtroom drama. Just three moves—measured, methodical, and easy to overlook.

One reshaped where capital is flowing. One redrew the lines around where crypto companies can operate. And one let an old institution finally say the quiet part out loud: it's time to take crypto seriously.

None of it made headlines for the hype. But every bit of it made the map shift.

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Market-Moving News

The week's biggest signals weren't loud. They were quiet pivots—hidden in filings, deadlines, and product rollouts.

If you weren't watching closely, you might have missed them. But they're already shifting how the industry gets built, funded, and governed.

Markets

Ether Leads $286M Inflows as Bitcoin Sees Outflows

Crypto investment funds brought in $286 million last week, extending a seven-week streak of inflows. Despite the gains, total assets under management dropped to $177 billion due to market volatility.

Ether took the spotlight with $321 million in inflows—the strongest buying since December 2024. It was a sharp contrast to Bitcoin ETPs, which saw $8 million in outflows.

The reversal came as Bitcoin dipped from $110,000 to just above $103,000 during the week. Legal uncertainty over US tariffs also weighed on sentiment and caused rapid rebalancing.

XRP was hit hardest, posting $28 million in outflows for a second consecutive week. Meanwhile, BlackRock's iShares ETFs led all issuers with $790 million in inflows despite falling AUM.

ARK Invest and 21Shares recorded the biggest losses among issuers, with $282 million in combined outflows. That marked a rare retreat after consistent bullish flows through much of Q2.

CoinShares linked Bitcoin's downturn to profit-taking and seasonal weakness historically seen in June. Still, the resilience of ETH futures and improved network fundamentals fueled renewed confidence.

For investors, this points to an emerging ETH resurgence narrative as Bitcoin consolidates. With BTC facing resistance and ETH gaining strength, we may see a sentiment pivot toward Ethereum in the coming weeks.

Regulation

Singapore Orders Crypto Firms to Halt Overseas Services by June 30

Singapore's central bank has set a June 30 deadline for local crypto firms to stop offering services abroad—or risk major penalties. The move stems from new provisions under its Financial Services and Markets Act (FSM Act) of 2022.

Any Singapore-incorporated firm providing digital token services overseas must either cease operations or obtain a license. No transitional period will be offered.

Under the law, unlicensed firms could face fines nearing $200,000 and up to three years in prison. Even businesses whose overseas activity isn't their main focus will be affected.

MAS clarified that only firms already licensed under existing laws—like the Securities and Futures Act or the Payment Services Act—may continue operating. Legal experts say licensing under the new framework will be rare.

Concerns over AML and counter-terrorism financing are driving the restrictions. MAS emphasized that regulatory gaps from "Singapore-registered, globally-operating" firms are no longer tolerable.

The law follows Singapore's 2022 FSM bill, which gave MAS broader authority to regulate crypto activity beyond national borders. It's now being enforced with urgency.

For investors, this signals a tightening grip on global regulatory arbitrage. Projects operating in Singapore will either restructure or exit, likely shifting capital and talent to more permissive jurisdictions.

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Adoption

UK's IG Group Launches Spot Crypto Trading for Retail Users 

UK-listed financial firm IG Group has launched direct crypto trading for retail investors, adding 31 tokens to its offering. This expands IG's previous crypto exposure, which was limited to derivatives like CFDs.

The launch covers Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, and several altcoins and memecoins, including Bonk. IG framed it as a major move into digital assets for retail traders.

The new feature was rolled out in partnership with Uphold, a regulated US and UK crypto firm. Uphold will manage the backend infrastructure, pricing, and transaction processing.

Customers can now access crypto trading via the IG Invest app and platform alongside other IG accounts like stocks. The integration creates a smoother multi-asset experience for traditional investors.

IG paused retail crypto offerings in 2021 due to the UK's ban on derivatives but is now returning amid regulatory progress. The UK's FCA is currently reviewing stablecoin and custody rules to support clearer frameworks.

The launch comes as crypto adoption in the UK accelerates, with user growth outpacing most of Europe. IG's move may boost investor confidence in regulated crypto access.

For investors, this is a signal that traditional finance players are warming up to spot crypto exposure. It also shows that institutional-grade infrastructure is expanding beyond just high-net-worth clients.

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Future Forward

The biggest shifts don't shout—they slip in quietly through code updates, payout rails, or overlooked votes. Only those paying close attention catch the momentum before it builds.

Spot them early, and you're not chasing hype—you're steering it. That's the real edge: shaping what's next before everyone else shows up.

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Crypto Know-How: What Are Crypto ETPs?

Crypto ETPs, or exchange-traded products, are financial instruments that let you invest in cryptocurrencies without directly owning them. They're traded on stock exchanges like regular shares, tracking the price of crypto assets such as Bitcoin or Ether.

Think of them as a bridge between traditional finance and crypto. Instead of managing wallets or private keys, investors buy into a regulated product backed by real crypto holdings.

There are different types—like ETFs (exchange-traded funds) or ETNs (exchange-traded notes)—but they all aim to give exposure to crypto through familiar investment tools. Some even allow staking rewards or track multiple assets in one basket.

Crypto ETPs are growing fast because they offer convenience, security, and compliance for institutions and retail investors alike. For anyone hesitant about holding crypto directly, ETPs make it easier to get in without diving all the way in.

Everything Else

• Elon Musk unveiled XChat, a so-called "Bitcoin-style" messaging app, but cryptographers quickly questioned its technical claims and lack of real encryption ties to Bitcoin.

• Taiwan's BitoPro confirmed a $11.5M exploit weeks after it happened, saying user funds and withdrawals remain unaffected despite hot wallet theft across four chains.

• Japan's Metaplanet bought another $117.9M in Bitcoin, overtaking Galaxy Digital and Block Inc. to become the world's eighth-largest corporate BTC holder.

• The SEC raised legal concerns about proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs from REX and Osprey, questioning whether they meet investment company standards under federal law.