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The crypto market has been on a roller coaster ride in June 2023, with prices swinging wildly. However, there have been some big news stories that have caught the attention of investors.

Ethereum Merge on Track
# Ethereum Merge on Track

One of the biggest stories in June was the progress being made on the Ethereum Merge. The Merge is a major upgrade to the Ethereum network that will move it from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. This upgrade is expected to make Ethereum more scalable, secure, and energy-efficient.

The Merge is currently scheduled to happen in August 2023, but there is a chance that it could be delayed. However, the developers are confident that the Merge will happen this year.

El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
# El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

Another big news story in June was El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. El Salvador became the first country in the world to do this on September 7, 2021.

Since then, the Salvadoran government has been working to promote the use of Bitcoin. The government has even started giving away Bitcoin to citizens.

It is still too early to say what the long-term impact of El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption will be. However, it is certainly a major development in the crypto space.

Crypto Regulation in the United States
# Crypto Regulation in the United States

The United States government is also taking a closer look at crypto. In June, the U.S. Treasury Department released a report on the risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies.

The report found that cryptocurrencies pose a number of risks, including financial stability risks, national security risks, and consumer protection risks. However, the report also found that cryptocurrencies could offer some benefits, such as increased financial inclusion and innovation.

The U.S. government is still considering how to regulate cryptocurrencies. However, it is clear that the government is taking a more serious look at crypto than ever before.



# What are your thoughts on the crypto news in June 2023?

Crypto News in June 2023

### 1. ApeCoin Soars 20% After Yuga Labs Announces Metaverse Land Sale

 ApeCoin (APE) has surged by over 20% in the past 24 hours after Yuga Labs, the creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, announced that they will be selling virtual land in their upcoming metaverse project, Otherside. The land sale will take place on April 30th, and will be open to all APE holders.

### 2. Trust Wallet Integrates With Polygon to Offer Lower Fees and Faster Transactions

Trust Wallet, one of the most popular crypto wallets, has integrated with Polygon to offer lower fees and faster transactions. This integration will make it easier and cheaper for users to store, send, and receive Polygon-based tokens.

### 3. Polygon Announces $1 Billion Ecosystem Fund to Accelerate Growth

Polygon, a layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum, has announced a $1 billion ecosystem fund to accelerate growth. The fund will be used to support projects building on Polygon, as well as to invest in other crypto projects.

### 4. Binance Launches NFT Marketplace in Beta

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has launched its NFT marketplace in beta. The marketplace allows users to buy, sell, and trade NFTs. Binance has also announced that it will be offering a $100 million fund to support NFT projects.

### 5. Bitcoin Price Holds Above $30,000 as Crypto Market Shows Signs of Recovery

The price of Bitcoin has held above $30,000 as the crypto market shows signs of recovery. The overall market capitalization of crypto has also increased by over 10% in the past week.

