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The proposal appears at to be at odds with previous comments from Cardano Foundation CEO Frederik Gregaard.

How Much Bitcoin Does BlackRock Own and Why It Matters in 2025. BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has marked a new era in institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Since its launch on Jan. 11, 2024, IBIT has grown at a pace that few expected, and no other ETF has matched. As of June 10, 2025, BlackRock holds over 662,500 BTC, accounting for more than 3% of Bitcoin’s total supply. At today’s prices, that’s $72.4 billion in Bitcoin exposure, a staggering figure by any measure. Read more

One analyst spots a bullish fractal driven by 2024-like liquidity grabs, hinting that Bitcoin may breakout toward new all-time highs. Key takeaways: Bitcoin rebounds from a 5.5% drop after the latest escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, repeating a pattern seen in October 2024. Analysts highlight a bullish fractal involving liquidity grabs, suggesting BTC could soon break toward new highs. Read more

The deal could help Tencent secure long-term control over popular intellectual property and expand its presence in the South Korean gaming market.

Ether plunged to a 10-day low as investors rushed into the dollar and gold following Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

Major crypto liquidations sweep the market as altcoins plummet in response to rising tensions in the Middle East.

Your day-ahead look for June 13, 2025

Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion. Decentralized finance (DeFi) will turn Bitcoin from a passive store of value into an asset that can challenge traditional finance, prominent figures in the Bitcoin space say. At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, speakers shared a conviction that Bitcoin’s infrastructure will power the next generation of DeFi applications in the network’s next chapter, echoing the calls of early builders who envisioned a parallel financial system to fiat currency.  The conference featured DeFi projects like the Liquid Network, which was joined by emerging Bitcoin DeFi companies looking to expand the decentralized “tech set” in the Bitcoin ecosystem.  Read more

Wall Street Journal reported that the retail giants are exploring digital currencies to bypass card fees and banks.

Under Pompliano’s leadership, ProCapBTC would reportedly seek to raise $750 million in equity and convertible debt as part of a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1. Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano is reportedly in talks to launch a new Bitcoin-buying vehicle that will seek to raise $750 million. Pompliano is expected to become CEO of ProCapBTC, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) that is set to merge with the publicly traded blank cheque vehicle Columbus Circle Capital 1, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Under Pompliano’s leadership, which is still under discussion, ProCapBTC would seek to raise $500 million in equity and $250 million in convertible debt as part of a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, backed by the Cohen & Company investment bank. Read more

The political mastermind joins Trump's ex-campaign manager at Coinbase as the crypto firm deepens its bipartisan strategy.

Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are reportedly evaluating digital currencies to streamline e‑commerce and boost cross‑border transactions. Update June 13, 10:30 am UTC: This article has been updated to include a section on the GENIUS Act. Walmart and Amazon are reportedly mulling plans to issue their own US dollar-backed stablecoins for customers, signaling wider institutional stablecoin adoption amid improving regulatory clarity in the United States. The two retail giants are mulling the development of brand-specific stablecoins, according to people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday. Read more

The deal values data-labeling startup Scale AI at $29 billion, as Meta aims to catch up with rivals such as OpenAI and Google.

Polkadot’s community is split over a proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens into tBTC using a year-long DCA strategy amid market volatility. A Polkadot governance proposal to convert 500,000 DOT tokens to Threshold Bitcoin (tBTC) for diversification and long-term stability has received mixed reactions from community members. While some see Bitcoin (BTC) as a hedge against market uncertainty, others remain skeptical about the timing amid all-time high BTC prices. In early June, pseudonymous Polkadot community member hippiestank proposed the creation of an initial Bitcoin strategic reserve over the course of one year. Upon consensus from the community, the proposal would sell 500,000 Polkadot (DOT) tokens and reinvest them into BTC using a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy. Read more

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands analysis leads to potentially grim conclusions about the fate of the BTC price rebound, which began at sub-$75,000 lows in April. Key points: BTC price action has rejected from the upper Bollinger Band several times since April. The metric’s creator now sees the potential for the local uptrend to end altogether. Read more

SWIFT dominates interbank messaging for cross-border transfers. Ripple can compete on its ability to seamlessly to move capital, Brad Garlinghouse said.

The crypto advocate is preparing to lead ProCapBTC in bid to mirror the bitcoin treasury strategy pioneered by Strategy's Michael Saylor, the Financial Times reported.

The joint motion seeks to end all pending appeals and avoid further legal proceedings between the two parties.

Two Chinese victims lost their Bitcoin after a business meeting in Mae Sai district, transferring funds in two separate transactions.

Coinbase has launched a Bitcoin rewards credit card, with possible plans to support multiple tokens over time, Decrypt was told.