2025-06-23 11:15:01
US attack on Iran crashes crypto market. Kraken allows Bitcoin staking. Ukraine may create a crypto reserve. CoinMarketCap survived a phishing attack
US strikes on Iran crashed the crypto market
On the night of June 22, 2025, the digital asset market plummeted amid reports of US military strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran. Bitcoin fell below $101,000, then partially recovered to $102,700, but by Sunday evening, it had fallen again to $98,635. As of Monday, June 23, the value of the first cryptocurrency is $101,920.
Quotes for Ethereum over the past two days have fallen by 7%, dropping to $2,239. Against the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, other coins and tokens also fell in value. Between June 21 and 23, Solana (-5%) and Dogecoin (-5,7%) fell the most among the TOP-10. The total market capitalization decreased by 4.6% to $3.12 trillion.
According to Coinglass, over the past 24 hours, $1 billion worth of positions were liquidated, of which $371.58 million were Ethereum. Analysts note the "capitulation of altcoins."
The Fear and Greed index, which reflects investor sentiment, fell to 37 points, indicating increased anxiety in the market.
Earlier, analyst Kas Abbe predicted that Bitcoin would rise to $130,000 in the third quarter of 2025, based on the OBV (on-balance volume) technical indicator, which tracks the ratio of purchases to sales.
Ukraine proposes adding cryptocurrency to the National Bank's international reserves
Bill No. 13356 has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada, according to which the National Bank of Ukraine may be allowed to include digital assets in its gold and foreign exchange reserves.
The document has not yet been made public, but one of its initiators, MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak, explained that this does not mean the purchase of cryptocurrencies will be mandatory. The bill only gives the NBU the right to use such an instrument. All decisions on the advisability, volume, and timing of purchases will be made independently by the regulator.
According to the MP, the initiative was inspired by international practice. For example, the US is already discussing the creation of its own crypto reserve, while countries such as El Salvador, Switzerland, and Brazil are exploring the possibility of adding digital currencies to their reserves.
Just a reminder: in April 2025, the parliamentary tax committee approved the first reading of the bill "On Virtual Assets," but then, it was put on hold by the President's Office.
Kraken launches Bitcoin staking via the Babylon protocol
The Kraken cryptocurrency exchange has announced the launch of Bitcoin staking in partnership with the BTCFi platform Babylon. The new service allows users to earn income from BTC without using wrapped tokens (copies of cryptocurrencies created to work on other blockchains).
Participants transfer their coins to the Babylon system to participate in protecting networks operating on the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) algorithm. In return, they receive a reward in BABY tokens. At the same time, BTC does not leave the crypto wallet — everything happens through a smart contract (a program in the blockchain), which guarantees security and simplifies process management.
Coins can be withdrawn at any time, but after submitting a request, you will need to wait 7 days for them to be unlocked. This period is necessary to ensure network stability and prevent sudden capital outflows.
The new tool allows stakers to earn passive income, while PoS blockchains can enhance security through liquidity in BTC. The service is already available on all Kraken platforms, including Kraken Pro.
Hackers hacked CoinMarketCap and attempted to steal cryptocurrency through phishing
CoinMarketCap (a website for tracking cryptocurrency data) was hacked on June 20, 2025. The attack was a phishing scam, a method of deception in which attackers forge legitimate notifications to gain access to other people's data or assets.
The CoinMarketCap team confirmed the hack and stated that the malicious code had been quickly removed. A pop-up window asked users to connect their crypto wallet and give permission to work with ERC-20 tokens. If they agreed, they effectively allowed the scammers to control and withdraw their assets.
The cryptocurrency community reacted quickly. Users on social media began actively warning each other, and MetaMask and Phantom wallets issued notifications about the threat.
Although the problem has been resolved, the incident caused a wave of concern. CoinMarketCap had already been the target of a cyberattack in 2021, when millions of user email addresses were leaked online. The company has promised to strengthen its security measures.
The attack on a well-known resource is a reminder that even the most popular platforms are not immune to hacks. The main lesson to be learned from this is not to connect your wallet or confirm transactions if you have even the slightest doubt about the site's security.
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