SwapSpace Weekly Recap: Innovation, IPOs, and market shakeups

This week, the crypto market saw intense volatility fueled by large-scale liquidations and a high-profile IPO. Meanwhile, key events across Asia and the Middle East showcased continued innovation and global expansion. Read SwapSpace’s weekly recap to learn more.

Last week’s highlights

• Solana Summit APAC – Da Nang (June 5–7, 2025)

From June 5–7, Solana’s largest APAC event gathered 1,000+ attendees for keynotes, hackathons, and VC pitches. The summit spotlighted Solana’s ecosystem growth and its expanding presence in Asia.

• Crypto market hit by $980M liquidations amid public spat (June 4, 2025)

A total of $980 million in crypto liquidations triggered a sharp dip in the global market cap, which fell below $3.2 trillion. Tensions escalated after a public clash between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, fueling investor anxiety and contributing to increased volatility across all major assets.

• Circle IPO hits the NYSE at $6.9B valuation (June 5, 2025)

On June 5, Circle – the issuer of USDC – began trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Priced at $31 per share, the IPO valued the company at $6.9 billion. This move marks a milestone for stablecoin legitimacy and bridges traditional finance with crypto infrastructure.

• Sia Network launches major V2 hard fork (June 6, 2025)

On June 6, Sia (SC) activated Phase 1 of its V2 hard fork, the largest update in the network’s history. The upgrade aims to improve scalability and protocol performance. Phase 2 is set for July, potentially drawing new attention to the decentralized storage space.

• Maple Finance expands to Solana (June 7, 2025)

Institutional lending platform Maple Finance launched on the Solana blockchain this week, supported by Chainlink’s cross-chain tech and $30M in initial liquidity. The move is expected to drive growth in undercollateralized lending and increase real-world asset adoption in DeFi.

• Global Blockchain Show – Riyadh (June 5–6, 2025)

Riyadh hosted the Global Blockchain Show, drawing blockchain leaders, regulators, and innovators from around the world. Discussions focused on policy, adoption, and blockchain's role in future economic frameworks. The event underscored the Middle East’s growing role in global blockchain development.

Last week’s stats

Top gainers

• AB (AB) – 33.41%
• SPX6900 (SPX) – 24.41%
• Internet Computer (ICP) – 12.63%

Top losers

• DeXe (DEXE) – 29.64%
• Jupiter (JUP) – 12.48%
• Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL) – 12.06%

Key pairs

• BTC/USD: $106.244
• ETH/USD: $2.527
• BTC/ETH: 42.08

What to watch this week?

• Proof of Talk 2025 – Paris

Returning to the heart of Paris, Proof of Talk will convene more than 120 global Web3 leaders and regulators to shape the industry's future. As the premier networking event in Web3, the summit promises deep collaboration and vision-setting for the years ahead.

• Encrypted Conference 2025 – Ukraine

As the flagship event of Ukrainian Blockchain Week, the Encrypted Conference on June 14 will bring together founders and CEOs of leading Web3 projects. Keynotes and panels will highlight Ukraine’s role in the evolution of blockchain technology.

• IMX Token Unlock

Immutable (IMX) will unlock 1.33% of its token supply this week, releasing previously frozen assets into circulation. The move may influence IMX trading activity and broader market sentiment around token unlocks.

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