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A crypto trader who suffered a significant loss of over $2 million during the previous market cycle by investing in Shiba Inu (SHIB) at its peak and selling at the bottom has now made a notable move by purchasing $1 million worth of PEPE.

A notable development is unfolding in the cryptocurrency realm as the Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF (ETHU) is set to commence trading on June 4. This milestone marks the debut of the first leveraged ether (ETH) ETF in the United States, following the green light given to a leveraged bitcoin ETF roughly a year earlier.

Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has been examining technical indicators in Dogecoin (DOGE) and VeChain (VET), suggesting potential signs of a price upswing. Martinez notes that DOGE has faced significant resistance, keeping its price range narrow.

Kroo, a London-based challenger bank, has implemented a ban on crypto transactions to safeguard its customers' accounts and funds, effective from May 30, 2024. The updated terms and conditions state that the bank will no longer process bank transfers or card payments associated with crypto asset providers.

Semler Scientific, known for its early detection products for chronic diseases, experienced a remarkable 42% surge in its stock value after announcing a substantial investment in Bitcoin. The company purchased 581 Bitcoins for $40 million, echoing the strategy employed by MicroStrategy, a move that drew attention from industry observers.

Argentine officials have downplayed rumors of the country fully embracing Bitcoin following routine talks with El Salvador on digital asset regulations. The recent discussions sparked speculation after the election of a pro-Bitcoin president, Javier Milei, in late 2023, but experts caution against overstating Argentina's commitment to cryptocurrency.