Institutional investors cut Bitcoin (BTC) allocations in US-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first quarter after hedging profits waned and futures premiums compressed, a June 5 CoinShares report showed. The report assessed 13-F filings from asset managers with at least $100 million in assets under management. These investors reported $21.2 billion in Bitcoin ETF […]
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Circle’s (CRCL) shares more than tripled minutes into their New York Stock Exchange debut on June 5, touching $103.75 less than 30 minutes following its launch and resulting in several volatility halts. The price peak is 234% above the initial public offering (IPO) price of $31, which captured over $1 billion by selling 34 million […]
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Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 5 under the ticker symbol CRCL. The listing milestone marks a significant milestone for the firm as it becomes one of the few major crypto-native companies to go public through a traditional listing. Circle CEO Jeremy […]
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Hong Kong’s push to legalize crypto derivatives is gaining political momentum, with reports that senior officials see the next wave of virtual asset reforms unlocking Bitcoin futures and options trading for professional investors. The goal is to expand product diversity while preserving sound risk controls. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs “have broadened the product diversity of […]
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Bluebird Mining Ventures Ltd., a London-listed gold exploration company with operations across Asia, has unveiled plans to adopt Bitcoin as part of its treasury management strategy. The firm announced the move on June 5 in a post on X (formerly Twitter), signaling a significant departure from the traditional capital allocation models in the UK mining […]
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Venezuela’s government has arrested at least 20 moderators of the popular Instagram page “Monitor Dólar,” accusing them of terrorism, money laundering, and fraud for publishing the widely used parallel exchange rate, Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has reported.. The sweep, which began in night‑time raids on May 29, revives tactics last seen during the country’s 2013‑18 hyper‑inflation […]
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Circle is poised to price its initial public offering above its marketed range after receiving investor orders for more than 25x the number of shares available, Bloomberg reported on June 4, citing people familiar with the matter. The stablecoin issuer and its backers are offering 32 million shares at a price range of $27 to […]
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JPMorgan is set to begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds as collateral for loans, Bloomberg News reported on June 4. The lender also plans to consider digital asset holdings when evaluating a client’s net worth and liquid assets, placing crypto alongside traditional categories such as equities, vehicles, and fine art when assessing lending eligibility. The […]
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The institutionalization of digital assets and its convergence with traditional financial systems is not a passing trend, but a structural realignment of markets, says Hunting Hill Global Capital’s Adam Guren.
South Korea’s newly elected president Lee Jae-myung has vowed to legalize spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds and launch a national KRW-backed stablecoin, which could turbocharge crypto adoption across Asia’s fourth-largest economy. Lee, a liberal firebrand and former mayor of Seongnam, clinched the presidency with 49.4% of the vote in the June 3rd snap election, ending months […]
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Spanish coffee chain Vanadi Coffee is planning a bold shift as it seeks to transform from a struggling hospitality brand into a Bitcoin-centric holding firm. According to a report by Europa Press, the company is proposing a €1 billion (around $1.13 billion) allocation into Bitcoin as part of a broader financial overhaul. The announcement has […]
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NYSE Arca has submitted a Form 19b-4 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) associated with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). The move represents TMTG’s latest foray into the cryptocurrency sector, aligning with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto […]
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A growing number of public companies are buying Bitcoin (BTC) for their balance sheets, but many could be exposed to significant losses if prices drop, according to a new Standard Chartered report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s research, authored by head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick, highlighted that 61 companies now hold Bitcoin in […]
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Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, has introduced a new structured bond product offering exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), marking a significant step in integrating cryptocurrency-linked instruments into the country’s regulated financial ecosystem. The product, currently available on the over-the-counter market to a limited pool of qualified investors, allows returns based on the performance of Bitcoin’s US dollar […]
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Strategy revealed on June 2 that it will offer 2.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, branded “STRD,” to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC). The STRD security carries a $100 initial liquidation preference and pays non-cumulative cash dividends at 10% a year when Strategy’s board declares them. Strategy intends to use […]
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Nasdaq-listed Reitar Logtech Holdings Ltd. is in advanced talks to acquire up to $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) as part of a strategic treasury diversification initiative aimed at supporting its global logistics technology expansion. According to the June 2 SEC filing, the proposed transaction, involving approximately 15,000 BTC, would be executed through a share […]
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Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has revised its IPO filing to reflect stronger-than-expected investor demand, according to a June 2 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The updated filing shows Circle now plans to issue 32 million Class A shares, up from the previously announced 24 million. It also raised […]
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Two heavyweight Bitcoin holders, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Metaplanet, have seized the latest market correction as a buying opportunity. As Bitcoin briefly fell near $103,000 towards the end of May, both companies bolstered their reserves with a combined purchase of nearly 2,000 BTC worth close to $200 million. Strategy buys 705 BTC Strategy disclosed on […]
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IG Group will allow retail investors in the United Kingdom to trade 38 cryptocurrencies on its multi-asset platform from Tuesday, June 3, becoming the first London-listed broker to offer spot tokens. The firm’s integration relies on a partnership with digital-asset exchange Uphold, which will provide custody and execution services. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does […]
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Brazilian company Méliuz shares traded 7% lower at R$8.20 on May 30 amid the company’s announcement of a primary share sale that could raise roughly $26 million to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury. The cashback and financial services firm filed to issue 17,006,803 new ordinary shares through Brazil’s fast-track “automatic” registration channel for professional investors. […]
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Banco Santander is exploring the development of a fiat-backed stablecoin and expanding its crypto offerings to retail clients, marking a potential new chapter in the bank’s digital asset strategy. According to a May 29 Bloomberg News report, the initiative, still in its early stages, may include both US dollar and euro-pegged tokens. Santander joins a […]
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Webus International revealed a plan on May 29 to raise up to $300 million through non-equity financing and deploy the capital into an XRP reserve that will support the company’s global chauffeur services payments network. The Chinese AI-powered mobility firm stated that it may utilize existing cash, commercial bank loans, shareholder guarantees, and institutional credit […]
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Meta could be the first US corporation of its scale to place Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet, according to Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. In a May 28 post on X, Balchunas argued that a move by a “Big Boy” company would validate corporate treasury adoption of the asset. He added that “it […]
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Top Win International Limited, now trading under the Nasdaq ticker SORA, announced two major strategic investments this week as it accelerates its pivot into Asia’s fast-growing digital assets market. The moves follow the company’s recent ticker change and come ahead of a pending rebrand to AsiaStrategy, as part of its merger with Sora Ventures, a […]
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VivoPower International announced on May 28 that it had agreed with investors for a $121 million private capital raise to fund the company’s transition into an XRP-focused treasury platform. The company focuses on electric batteries, vehicles, and solar power solutions. Its subsidiary, Tembo, produces electric vehicles focused on “ruggedised electric mobility” for the mining and […]
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BlackRock plans to acquire approximately 10% of the shares offered in Circle’s initial public offering (IPO), Bloomberg News reported on May 28. People familiar with the matter said Circle and its shareholders, including co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire, are seeking to raise $624 million through the offering. Orders for the offering have reportedly exceeded the […]
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Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), a company backed by US President Donald Trump, has announced plans to raise $2.5 billion through a mix of stock and convertible note offerings to purchase Bitcoin, according to a May 27 statement. This planned purchase would help the firm reach the top 10 corporate Bitcoin holders globally. Strategy (formerly […]
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Circle, the USDC stablecoin issuer, has filed to go public under the ticker “CRCL” through an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), according to a May 27 announcement. The firm plans to offer 24 million shares of Class A common stock as part of the listing. Circle will directly issue 9.6 […]
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Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has disclosed that it has reinvested around $5 billion of its profits into US-based companies and infrastructure over the past two years. In a May 26 post on X, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino disclosed that the company has made significant investments across American businesses and emerging […]
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Some of the largest banks in the United States, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo, are reportedly working on a joint stablecoin initiative, the Wall Street Journal reported May 23. Sam Kazemian, founder of Frax Finance, confirmed the development, signaling that the conversations between major banks might have advanced beyond speculation. […]
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