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Exchange

Peter Thiel's Crypto Exchange Bullish Plans IPO Listing as Market Surges

The cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has taken a significant step toward going public in the United States, capitalizing on heightened investor enthusiasm for crypto assets under the Trump administration. According to sources at the Financial Times, the Peter Thiel backed company recently submitted a confidential filing with the Securities and Exchange

Bitcoin Mining

Trump's American Bitcoin Mining Company Buys $24 Million BTC for Treasury

A newly formed Bitcoin mining company called American Bitcoin which is backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has made a significant move by acquiring 215 BTC, valued at approximately $24 million as of May 31. This purchase, detailed in a June 6 filing with the U.S. Securities

Development

Bitcoin Core Lifts OP_RETURN Limit in Major Policy Shift for v30 Release

The primary open source software implementation group behind the Bitcoin network called Bitcoin Core, has officially merged a pull request to eliminate the longstanding 83-byte limit on OP_RETURN data, a change set to take effect with its version 30 release in October 2025. This adjustment raises the limit to

Stablecoin

Bolivia Embraces Crypto Stablecoin During US Dollar and Gas Shortages

In a significant step for stablecoin adoption, Tether’s USDT stablecoin is emerging as a practical solution in Bolivia, where economic challenges like dollar and gas shortages have sparked unrest. Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, recently shared images on X showcasing retail items priced in USDT, highlighting the stablecoin’s

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Surges Past $110,000 as ETF Inflows and Market Optimism Drive Recovery

Bitcoin has reclaimed its upward trajectory, soaring past $110,000 on June 9, 2025, as investors poured back into digital assets following last week’s selloff. The world’s leading cryptocurrency hit an intraday high of $110,631, rebounding from a daily low of $105,767, and was trading at

Stablecoin

Big Tech Explores Stablecoin Integration for Crypto Payment Solutions

Major technology firms are increasingly eyeing stablecoins, which are crypto tokens pegged to the U.S. dollar, as a way to streamline payments and reduce transaction costs. Companies like Apple, Google, Airbnb, and X are engaging in early discussions with crypto firms to explore integrating stablecoins into their payment systems.

Exchange

Spain’s New Tax Bill Targets Bitcoin and Crypto with Seizures and Strict Reporting

The Spanish government has taken a significant step toward tightening its grip on cryptocurrency and taxation, with the Council of Ministers approving a bill on Tuesday that mandates cryptocurrency exchange providers to report user transactions and balances to the Spain Tax Agency. This legislative move, driven by the European Union’

Libra

Argentina President Cleared in LIBRA Memecoin Scandal Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

Argentina’s Anti-Corruption Office (OA) has concluded that President Javier Milei did not violate public ethics laws when he promoted the LIBRA memecoin cryptocurrency from his personal X account in February 2025. The LIBRA memecoin, which saw a meteoric rise to a $2 billion market value before crashing 90%, sparked

Bitcoin

Bitcoin Core Statement on Non-Financial Transactions Sparks Debate Over Network Governance

A recent statement from the open-source development group behind the Bitcoin software, called Bitcoin Core, has reignited discussions about the network’s governance and its handling of non-financial transactions. Addressing the growing use of protocols like Ordinals and Inscriptions, which leverage Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN function to embed data such

Tariffs

Trump Announces Renewed US-China Trade Talks, Boosting Bitcoin and Crypto Markets

President Donald Trump has reignited optimism in global markets by announcing a fresh round of trade negotiations with China, scheduled for Monday, June 9, 2025, in London. The announcement comes just one week after Trump accused China of breaching a prior trade agreement, a claim that had fueled market uncertainty

Gemini

Gemini Crypto Exchange Announces Filing for Initial Public Offering

Gemini, a prominent Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, announced on Friday that it has taken a significant step toward going public in the United States. The company disclosed that it confidentially submitted a draft registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Polymarket

Elon Musk’s X Partners with Polymarket to Integrate Prediction Markets onto Platform

In a significant move for both the social media and cryptocurrency industry, X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, announced a partnership with prediction markets platform Polymarket on Friday. The collaboration positions Polymarket as X’s official prediction market partner, a development shared through a post on X’s official

Legal

World Liberty Financial Issues Cease-and-Desist Over Unauthorized Trump Wallet

World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture tied to President Donald Trump and his family, has taken legal action against a company promoting an unauthorized Trump branded Bitcoin and crypto wallet. The move underscores the Trump family’s efforts to control their brand. A cease-and-desist letter was sent to Fight Fight

Stablecoin

Uber Explores Stablecoin Integration for Global Payments

San Francisco based transportation and delivery giant Uber is considering the integration of stablecoins as a payment option, according to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Speaking at the Bloomberg Tech Summit on Thursday, Khosrowshahi highlighted the potential of stablecoins to streamline international transactions for the company. The announcement signals Uber’s growing

Netflix

Chat is This Cringe: Netflix House of Streams Reality Show Offers Bitcoin Prize

A new Netflix reality show, House of Streams, is set to release to audiences with a blend of livestreaming culture and traditional unscripted television, offering a grand prize of one Bitcoin, currently valued at over $100,000. Filmed entirely in Malta, this show is the first Netflix series shot exclusively

Bitcoin

Elon Musk and Donald Trump Feud Shakes Bitcoin Market Amid Political Chaos

The escalating fallout between Elon Musk and Donald Trump has cast a spotlight on Bitcoin and crypto, as political tensions and macroeconomic pressures contribute to a turbulent environment for digital assets. On June 4, Musk publicly criticized Trump’s proposed tax cut and spending bill, warning that it could lead

Circle

Circle Debuts on NYSE as USDC Stablecoin Market Cap Soars

Circle, the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USDC, officially began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker CRCL on June 5, 2025. The milestone marks a significant step for the company, which has grown from a visionary startup to a major player in the global

Bitcoin

The State of California Wants to Steal Your Bitcoin Held on Exchanges, Here's How

The California State Assembly has passed a bill that could allow the state to seize cryptocurrency from inactive exchange accounts, raising concerns among crypto holders about the security of their digital assets. Known as Assembly Bill 1052, or the "Digital Financial Assets Law," the legislation classifies cryptocurrencies held

Bitcoin

Brian Armstrong Sounds Alarm on US Debt Crisis Fueling Bitcoin's Rise as Global Reserve Currency

Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, issued a stark warning about the United States' escalating national debt, suggesting that Bitcoin could soon overtake the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency if Congress fails to act. Armstrong's comments, come at a critical juncture as

Stablecoin

Stablecoin Payments Surge to $94.2 Billion with USDT Dominating Market

Stablecoins have emerged as a transformative force in global finance, offering a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional payment systems. A new report from Artemis, Castle Island Ventures, and Dragonfly reveals that stablecoin payments settled $94.2 billion between January 2023 and February 2025, with an annualized run rate

Pump.fun

Pump.fun Set to Raise $1 Billion Through Its New Token Launch

Pump.fun is gearing up for a significant milestone with plans to raise $1 billion through a token sale, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Solana based memecoin launchpad, which has captured attention for its user-friendly token creation model, is aiming for a $4 billion token valuation, as

Donald Trump

President Trump Set to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto Wallet

President Donald Trump is poised to deepen his footprint in the crypto market with the launch of the TRUMP Wallet, a new trading application designed to promote his TRUMP memecoin alongside other digital assets like Bitcoin. The initiative, developed in collaboration with cryptocurrency firm Magic Eden, signals Trump’s growing

Exchange

Robinhood Acquires Bitstamp for $200 Million to Expand Global Crypto Reach

Robinhood has finalized its acquisition of Bitstamp, the world’s longest-running crypto exchange, for $200 million, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The deal, first revealed in June 2024, closed in the first half of 2025 after meeting regulatory approvals and customary conditions. By integrating Bitstamp’s

Solana

Classover Holdings Stock Surges 39.85% After $500 Million Solana Treasury Plan Announced

Shares of Classover Holdings Inc., a Nasdaq listed educational technology company, soared 39.85% on Monday following the announcement of a major financial move to bolster its corporate treasury with Solana (SOL). The New York based company revealed plans to raise up to $500 million through a securities purchase agreement

Bitcoin

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Launches IPO for Preferred Stock to Fuel Bitcoin Acquisitions

MicroStrategy Incorporated, operating under the brand name Strategy and led by CEO Michael Saylor, announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for 2.5 million shares of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (STRD). The announcement, made on Monday, marks a significant step for the