BREAKING: The BBC is now reporting new missile launches from Iran at 08.30 BST, potentially breaking the ceasefire just moments after Israel’s acceptance. Bitcoin returned above $105,000 early Monday after Israel formally accepted a ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States, capping a volatile 48-hour period that saw rapid escalations in the Iran-Israel conflict and […]
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Wealthy US investors say they are more likely to hire financial advisers who provide crypto guidance, according to a June 2025 CoinShares survey of 500 individuals with at least $500,000 in investable assets. A vast majority (88%) of investors already work with an adviser, and 58% rank advisers as their most trusted source for digital […]
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Trump Media and Technology Group announced plans to repurchase up to $400 million worth of its own shares while leaving intact the $2.3 billion it has earmarked for building a substantial Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The board of directors authorized the buyback plan as a show of confidence in the company’s stock and future growth strategy, […]
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The crypto exchange OKX is reportedly considering an initial US public offering (IPO) as the wave of crypto firms entering public markets gains momentum. Although the exchange has not officially confirmed these plans, Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique hinted at the possibility during a conversation with The Information, suggesting an IPO could be on the […]
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The sudden escalation in Middle East tensions over the weekend triggered sharp moves across global markets, with Bitcoin plunging below the $100,000 mark for the first time since May. The drop followed a surprise U.S. airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities and a retaliatory vote by Tehran’s parliament to authorize the closure of the Strait of […]
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Standard Chartered projected that tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) beyond stablecoins could accelerate significantly over the next five years, driven by regulatory progress and a sharper focus on high-impact use cases, according to a June 20 report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s report, titled “RWA Tokenisation — A Growth Opportunity,” highlighted that while stablecoins remain […]
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Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes the actual competition for Bitcoin isn’t gold, but government-backed bonds like US Treasuries and UK gilts. In a June 20 post on X, Horsley argued that gold and Bitcoin are apolitical stores of value that operate outside direct government control. However, he said Bitcoin’s actual competition lies with instruments tightly […]
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Semler Scientific, the previously obscure medical device maker, has unveiled plans to acquire a staggering 105,000 BTC by the end of 2027. Its ambition would make Semler the second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world, behind only Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy). The announcement, made on June 20, sent Semler’s shares soaring nearly 12% in pre-market trading, […]
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Circle’s CRCL shares climbed 34% and closed at $199.59 on June 18 after registering a new all-time high at $200.90. The new price peak is roughly 6.5x the company’s initial public offering price of $31 set on June 5. The price leap came one day after the Senate advanced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation […]
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Crypto trading platforms increasingly adopt blockchain-native assets like the USDC stablecoin and tokenized treasuries such as BlackRock’s BUIDL to enhance collateral efficiency in derivatives markets. These instruments offer a blend of stability, yield, and compliance, making them attractive to institutional players seeking capital optimization. USDC and BUIDL gain momentum in crypto derivatives On June 18, […]
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Deutsche Bank, Memento Blockchain, and Interop Labs published a litepaper on June 17 outlining plans for Digital Asset Management Access 2 (DAMA 2), a tokenization platform intended to operate on public blockchains and facilitate the issuance of regulated funds. According to the paper, DAMA 2 would link three layers: Ethereum (ETH) would act as the […]
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JPMorgan will pilot a dollar-denominated deposit token called JPMD on Coinbase’s Base blockchain within days, global blockchain division co-head Naveen Mallela said in an interview with Bloomberg News on June 17. The test will transfer a fixed amount of JPMD from the bank’s digital wallet to Coinbase, making the token available to selected institutional users […]
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Coinbase is seeking permission from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch blockchain-based equities, Reuters reported on June 17, citing the exchange’s chief legal officer, Paul Grewal. The plan would enable Coinbase to offer digital tokens that represent ownership in publicly listed companies, effectively merging traditional equity markets with blockchain infrastructure. If greenlit, […]
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Bybit launched a new platform on June 16 that allows users to trade gold, forex, stock CFDs, global indices, and commodities directly within its app, a first for any major crypto exchange. The launch of Bybit TradFi expands the company’s offerings beyond digital assets, positioning it as a full-service financial hub aimed at bridging the […]
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JPMD will offer services including digital assets trading, exchange, payments and issuance, according to the filing.
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind the Truth Social platform, has filed to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum. The filing, submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 16, marks a bold move in the firm’s shift toward digital finance. According to […]
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The Tron blockchain is reportedly planning a backdoor entry to the US public markets through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment, a Nasdaq-listed company, the Financial Times reported on June 16. If completed, the merger would create a new company, Tron Inc., holding large amounts of TRX, Tron’s native token. The report also suggested that […]
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has reached its short-term goal of acquiring 10,000 Bitcoin, following a recent purchase of 1,112 BTC for approximately $117 million. The acquisition was completed at an average price of $105,405 per coin, pushing Metaplanet past Coinbase in the rankings of public companies with the most significant Bitcoin holdings. The milestone means […]
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Invesco and Galaxy Digital have taken a concrete step toward bringing a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the US market. Public records show that the firms registered a trust named Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF with Delaware’s Division of Corporations on June 12. Over the past months, several firms have created Delaware statutory trusts before seeking […]
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SharpLink Gaming has established a significant Ethereum reserve, acquiring more than 176,000 ETH at an average price of $2,626 per token, according to a statement released on June 13. The $463 million investment marks the company as the first Nasdaq-listed firm to implement an Ethereum-focused treasury strategy. In addition, the company is the largest public […]
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A growing number of public companies are committing significant funds to XRP treasuries, with total commitments approaching the $1 billion milestone. The move signals rising institutional interest in integrating blockchain-based assets into corporate financial strategies. Momentum builds around corporate XRP reserves On June 12, Singapore-based Web3 firm Trident Digital revealed plans to raise up to […]
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Shopify is rolling out support for USDC payments, allowing consumers to pay with stablecoins via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. The feature, developed in partnership with Coinbase and launching on the exchange’s Base blockchain, is available in early access starting this week and will expand to more merchants over the coming months. New payment rails […]
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), which handles the clearing and settlement of nearly all U.S. stock trades, is exploring the issuance of a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, The Information reported on June 12, citing sources familiar with the matter. According to the report, DTCC is in the early stages of evaluating whether to launch […]
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Tether has taken a new step in its long-term strategy of diversifying outside its primary stablecoin issuance business. On June 12, the USDT stablecoin issuer disclosed that it acquired an equity stake in Elemental Altus Royalties, a firm specializing in gold royalties. According to the firm, on June 10, it secured 78.4 million common shares […]
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Investor demand for Ethereum-backed spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is heating up amid the asset’s bullish price moves. According to data from SoSoValue, spot Ethereum ETFs recorded $240 million in net daily inflows on June 11, their second-highest total for 2025. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) led the charge with $160 million inflows, followed by Fidelity’s […]
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A growing share of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now concentrated in the hands of major institutional players and centralized entities, a new report by Gemini and Glassnode reveals. According to the findings, over 30% of Bitcoin’s supply is now controlled by just 216 centralized holders across six key categories, including crypto exchanges, ETFs and funds, […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes XRP could soon take a meaningful slice of the global payments sector. In a recent video shared on X, Garlinghouse projected that XRP might capture as much as 14% of the volume currently processed through Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) within the next five years. He argued that […]
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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the “megatrend” of public companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to treasury reserves will continue accelerating as the movement is still in its early stages. Hougan made the statement during a June 10 interview on CNBC, where he highlighted that 79 listed firms now hold roughly $57 billion worth of Bitcoin as of […]
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan confirmed the lender plans to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin and is working on an internal build conducted alongside other industry participants, Reuters reported on June 11. However, Moynihan added that any progress in a potential launch would be contingent on forthcoming federal rules. He also told investors the bank […]
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Interactive Strength (TRNR), a Nasdaq-listed fitness technology firm, is entering the digital asset space by launching what it describes as the first artificial intelligence-driven crypto treasury. The company plans to acquire $500 million worth of Fetch.ai’s FET tokens, according to a June 11 announcement. TRNR has started building its token position, backed by an initial […]
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