According to Bradley Park, a Seoul-based analyst with DNTV Research, South Korean Key Opinion Leaders like Yeomyung are fueling a significant rally in the $USELESS memecoin on Solana, with Yeomyung's early investment and liquidity provision inspiring copy-trading among retail investors. Park highlighted that traders are awaiting a central exchange listing for exit opportunities, reflecting Korean users evolving into sophisticated global players. Additionally, President Trump endorsed the GENIUS Act to support U.S. leadership in digital assets, potentially impacting stablecoin markets. Coinbase announced Coinbase Payments on Base, boosting USDC adoption for merchants. Bitcoin rebounded above $105,000, and Ethereum held above $2,500 amid market volatility.

According to Brad Freeman (@StockMarketNerd), Coinbase ($COIN) is introducing a stablecoin checkout and payments product called Coinbase Payments, intensifying competition in the digital payments sector. This move is expected to drive further innovation among established players like PayPal ($PYPL), Shopify ($SHOP), and Apple ($AAPL), as they must evolve to maintain market share. For traders, the launch of Coinbase Payments could increase adoption of stablecoins and influence transaction volumes on the Coinbase platform, potentially impacting $COIN's revenue and the broader crypto payments landscape (Source: @StockMarketNerd on Twitter, June 18, 2025).