Author: Kryptonews

Israeli attacks on cultural and religious sites in occupied Palestinian territory amount to war crimes and the crime against humanity of extermination, an independent investigation conducted by a United Nations commission has concluded in a new report. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and Israel investigated reports of attacks on cultural, religious and educational sites in Gaza, and in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as a whole, as well as in Israel. The commission concluded that Israel has “obliterated Gaza’s education system and destroyed over half of all religious and cultural sites…

The XRP price (XRP) has gone up by 0.2% in the past 24 hours but trading volumes have nearly tripled for the token after Canada approved the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) for this asset in North America.The Purpose XRP ETF (XRPP) received the green light from Canadian regulators this week to start offering access to XRP through these instruments and will hit the trading desks tomorrow. June 18th. TSX. Get ready. Announcing the Purpose XRP ETF, offering regulated, direct exposure to spot #XRP, the native token powering fast, low-cost cross-border payments Fund page: https://t.co/CfCEdbOUEp Press release: https://t.co/8v1FPkXSdU… pic.twitter.com/uzNgZyRpC3— Purpose Investments…

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its pullback on June 17, sliding over 4% amid renewed military and political friction between Israel and Iran.The flagship crypto fell to an intraday low of $103,300 before bulls stepped in to steady the price and push it back above $104,000,As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $104,439, down roughly 3.87% over the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the wider crypto market fared relatively worse with a 6% average decline across the board. The impact on altcoins is highlighted by the nearly $508 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, with over $167 million attributed to Ethereum (ETH)…

Bitcoin offers financial freedom and control, but with that power comes responsibility. Keeping your Bitcoin safe from theft and hacking is paramount. While leaving your coins on an exchange might seem convenient, it comes with inherent risks. One of the most secure methods for safeguarding your Bitcoin is through cold storage. What is Cold Storage for Bitcoin? Cold storage, in the realm of cryptocurrency, refers to keeping your private keys – the digital key that allows you to access and spend your Bitcoin – offline. This drastically reduces the risk of online attacks, as your keys aren’t exposed to the…

On June 17, the Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, made a huge statement amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, saying that President Donald Trump may decide he needs to take further action to end Iranian enrichment.  Will Trump Join the War With Israel? As the skirmish enters its fifth day, world leaders and diplomats are intensifying efforts to de-escalate the conflict. Some geopolitical experts believe that Trump might launch military action against Iran to support Israel, due to intense pressure to defend it. Look, I’m seeing this from the inside, and am admittedly biased towards our president (and…

Minimum ETH threshold hit 🎉; genesis on December 1st, 12pm UTC Get your nodes running! and monitor updates through genesis 👀 Eth2 genesis, December 1st. Get ready! This week, the deposit contract hit the minimum threshold of 16384 32-ETH validator deposits, kicking genesis into motion. Genesis time is 1606824023 — that is, December 1, 2020, 12:00:23pm UTC. If you made genesis deposits, please make sure you’re an active participant this week. Set up your node 🖥 It’s time to configure your node. Sync your eth1 client (start now! this can take some time), set up your favorite eth2 client, and…

A Bitcoin seed phrase, also known as a mnemonic phrase or recovery phrase, is a set of 12 or 24 words that acts as the master key to your Bitcoin wallet. It allows you to recreate your wallet and access your funds if your device is lost, stolen, or damaged. Losing your seed phrase is akin to losing the keys to a safe – without it, your Bitcoin is irretrievable. Therefore, securing your seed phrase offline, ideally on paper or metal, is crucial. Understanding the Importance of Your Seed Phrase Your seed phrase is the ultimate backup. It’s not just…

U.S. banking giant JPMorgan has announced the pilot of a permissioned USD deposit token called JPMD on Base, the layer 2 Ethereum network built by listed exchange Coinbase (COIN).Earlier this week, the bank filed a trademark application for a crypto-focused platform named JPMD, designed to to offer services such as trading, exchange, transfer, and payment services for digital assets, as well as issuance of digital assets.The institution-focused JPMD, an alternative to stablecoins for the bank’s clients, marks the first deployment of JPMorgan’s Kinexys distributed ledger technology studio on a public blockchain, according to a press release.Banks and other enterprise players…

Four (FORM) leads with a 13.44% rise and strong trading volume of $67.8 million. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Monero (XMR) show consistent growth, with high trading volumes. TRON (TRX) stands out with $1.54 billion in liquidity, positioning it as a top liquid asset. The crypto market has seen several price increases over the past 24 hours, with strong trading volumes and major gains across various assets. Among the top performers, Four (FORM) led the pack with a 13.44% rise. Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Monero (XMR), and TRON (TRX) also displayed price movements, pointing to sustained investor interest. Four (FORM) surged ahead…

Luisa Crawford Jun 16, 2025 11:35 NVIDIA launches early developer previews of Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab, enhancing AI robotics simulation and learning capabilities. Available on GitHub, these tools offer advanced features for AI-driven robot development. NVIDIA has announced the release of early developer previews for its Isaac Sim and Isaac Lab frameworks, designed to advance the development and testing of AI-driven robotics. These tools, now accessible on GitHub, aim to provide developers with cutting-edge capabilities in robotics simulation and learning environments, according to NVIDIA. Key Features of Isaac Sim 5.0 Isaac Sim…