Top Crypto News This Week
The crypto industry continues to show interesting dynamics entering mid-June 2025. A number of important events ranging from the launch of developer incentives, airdrop distribution, to ETF regulation updates are the main highlights this week.
These three topics not only reflect the direction of blockchain and DeFi technology development, but also provide strong signals for investors and market observers about trends worth watching in the future.
Based on information we quoted from Beincrypto media, here is a summary of the most popular crypto news that colored the third week of June.
1. Arbitrum DRIP: A Big Boost for the DeFi Ecosystem
Arbitrum’s “DeFi Renaissance Incentive Program” (DRIP) proposal is awaiting the results of the vote which will end on June 20.
The program aims to inject significant capital into the Arbitrum ecosystem by providing grants and incentives to DeFi developers and protocols.
If approved, DRIP could increase Arbitrum’s scalability and attract more DeFi activity, potentially increasing the utility of the ARB token.
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2. Sonic Season 2 Airdrop: Increasing User Engagement
Sonic, a high-performance layer-1 blockchain, will launch its Season 2 airdrop on June 18.
The airdrop aims to increase user engagement by rewarding DeFi participants through the Sonic Points system.
Users can earn Passive Points by holding assets in non-custodial wallets and Activity Points by providing liquidity, which offers double the rewards.
3. Solana ETF Update: Towards Regulatory Approval
Solana ETF issuers are required to file an updated Form S-1 before the end of June, signaling progress towards ETF approval.
With the increasing activity on the Solana network, the chances of this ETF approval are considered high, which could open the door for further institutional investment.
