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  • Bitcoin holder unlocks $10 million from rare Casascius bar bought for $500
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jul 02, 2025
    A long-time Bitcoin holder has finally cracked open one of the rarest physical Bitcoin collectibles in existence—a Casascius bar loaded with 100 BTC. The collector, who goes by the name John Galt on the Bitcoin Talk forum, originally bought the bar in 2012 for just $500. 13 years later, he redeemed it when the top […] The post Bitcoin holder unlocks $10 million from rare Casascius bar bought for $500 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin Casascius
  • Ethereum dev Zack Cole launches initiative to fund ‘tokenless’ projects, promote ETH burning mechanisms
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jul 01, 2025
    Ethereum developer Zak Cole is spearheading a new initiative called the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), which will primarily work to enhance the digital asset’s economic value. The initiative was announced during the Ethereum Community Conference in Cannes, France. Founded by Cole and a group of ecosystem supporters, the ECF has reportedly already raised “millions” and […] The post Ethereum dev Zack Cole launches initiative to fund ‘tokenless’ projects, promote ETH burning mechanisms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Figma discloses $70M Bitcoin exposure via Bitwise ETF in IPO filing, plans another $30M buy
    CryptoSlate - 22:15 Jul 01, 2025
    Figma’s initial public offering (IPO) prospectus reveals that the design software company holds approximately $69.5 million of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB). According to a July 1 filing, a table lists the ETF under level-1 marketable securities at $69.533 million.  The document also stated that the board authorized a $55 million purchase on March 3, […] The post Figma discloses $70M Bitcoin exposure via Bitwise ETF in IPO filing, plans another $30M buy appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin holders exhibit ‘diamond hands’ as unrealized profits swell past $1 trillion
    CryptoSlate - 21:39 Jul 01, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) investors have kept their coins off exchanges in recent weeks, even as market-wide profitability climbed to levels that typically trigger distribution, according to a July 1 report from Glassnode. Bitcoin fell from $106,000 to $99,000 during last week’s Israel-Iran flare-up, but buyers defended the short-term holder cost basis at $98,300 and pushed the […] The post Bitcoin holders exhibit ‘diamond hands’ as unrealized profits swell past $1 trillion appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Bitcoin dips to $105k on Q3 open despite record monthly close
    CryptoSlate - 20:50 Jul 01, 2025
    The crypto market saw significant declines on July 1 despite Bitcoin’s record monthly close the day prior amid continued institutional and corporate accumulation. Bitcoin (BTC) managed to maintain its footing above the $105,000, but altcoins experienced drastic declines, with some posting double-digit percentage losses for the day. Bitcoin fell nearly 2% to a low of […] The post Bitcoin dips to $105k on Q3 open despite record monthly close appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin
  • Corporate treasuries double ETF Bitcoin buys in H1, signaling aggressive boardroom adoption
    CryptoSlate - 20:16 Jul 01, 2025
    Public companies bought 245,510 Bitcoin (BTC) in the first half of the year, more than 2x higher than the 118,424 BTC absorbed by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the same period. The year-to-date figure marks a 375% jump from the 51,653 BTC corporations acquired in the first half of 2024. ETFs, by contrast, purchased 56% less […] The post Corporate treasuries double ETF Bitcoin buys in H1, signaling aggressive boardroom adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Corporate ETF Bitcoin
  • SEC reportedly considering standard to fast-track crypto ETFs
    CryptoSlate - 19:30 Jul 01, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with US exchanges on a generic listing framework for token-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that could eliminate the need for issuers to file individual rule-change requests, Fox News’ Eleanor Terret reported on July 1. According to the report, the initiative would enable an ETF sponsor to bypass the customary […] The post SEC reportedly considering standard to fast-track crypto ETFs appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: ETFs
  • UniCredit to offer Bitcoin exposure to professional clients via BlackRock IBIT-linked certificate
    CryptoSlate - 18:45 Jul 01, 2025
    European banking behemoth UniCredit is entering the crypto arena with a structured product tied to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on July 1, citing an internal memo. Under the plan, UniCredit will offer professional clients a five-year, U.S. dollar-denominated investment certificate linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The product will […] The post UniCredit to offer Bitcoin exposure to professional clients via BlackRock IBIT-linked certificate appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • SEC approves Grayscale Index ETF conversion, clears Solana, XRP, Cardano for spot trading
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jul 01, 2025
    The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the proposal to convert the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), completing the conversion of the crypto index product into an ETF structure.  According to a July 1 filing, the ETF will issue trust units that track a basket of the five largest […] The post SEC approves Grayscale Index ETF conversion, clears Solana, XRP, Cardano for spot trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Grayscale Index ETF Solana Cardano
  • Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy nears S&P 500 inclusion as net income soars
    CryptoSlate - 17:30 Jul 01, 2025
    Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest public holder of Bitcoin, is again making headlines—this time for potentially qualifying for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. On July 1, Jeff Walton, founder of MSTR True North, revealed that the company will likely report an $11 billion net income for the just-concluded second quarter of the year. […] The post Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy nears S&P 500 inclusion as net income soars appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Bitcoin Strategy
  • DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 30, 2025
    Decentralized exchanges (DEX) processed roughly $385 billion of spot trades in June, equal to almost 30% of the turnover recorded by centralized venues, according to DefiLlama and The Block data. The 30-day DEX figure represents a 12% decline from May, but centralized exchange (CEX) spot volume contracted nearly 30% in the same period. Notably, this […] The post DEXs capture almost 30% of CEX spot activity in June, setting new record appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jun 30, 2025
    Germany’s largest banking group, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe, is preparing to offer crypto trading services to its retail clients by summer 2026, Bloomberg News reported on June 30. The move represents a significant policy shift for Sparkassen, which had previously avoided crypto offerings due to concerns about volatility and risk. According to the report, the bank’s board of […] The post German banking giant Sparkassen to offer crypto trading to 50 million customers by 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle targets federally regulated trust status to manage stablecoin reserves, offer custody services
    CryptoSlate - 21:19 Jun 30, 2025
    Circle applied to charter First National Digital Currency Bank to become a federally regulated trust that would manage USDC reserves and expand custody services for institutional clients. According to a June 30 announcement, Circle applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), seeking authority to operate as a national trust bank subject […] The post Circle targets federally regulated trust status to manage stablecoin reserves, offer custody services appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst
    CryptoSlate - 20:50 Jun 30, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) is in a “waiting game,” trading between $100,000 and $110,000, with analysts highlighting the need for a macro catalyst to break the top of the channel. The latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report noted lighter spot activity, softer taker-buy flow, and profit-taking by wallets that had bought below $80,000 in April as the reasons behind […] The post Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Macro Bitcoin
  • Ethereum poised for $3,000 with regulatory tailwinds and ETF demand
    CryptoSlate - 20:16 Jun 30, 2025
    Recent tailwinds such as staking on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and regulatory clarity may drive Ethereum (ETH) toward $3,000 in the coming weeks, according to a note by MEXC Research. As of press time, ETH was trading at $2,510, up 3% over the past 24 hours. MEXC Research linked the upside scenario to two key drivers: […] The post Ethereum poised for $3,000 with regulatory tailwinds and ETF demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum
  • Senator Lummis announces OBBB crypto tax amendment while crypto advocates mobilize for approval
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 Jun 30, 2025
    Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed on June 30 that she would introduce an amendment to add crypto tax language to the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB) amid pushes from crypto advocates in the same direction. Lummis posted on X that she is drafting an OBBB amendment “to ensure Americans can use digital assets without fear of […] The post Senator Lummis announces OBBB crypto tax amendment while crypto advocates mobilize for approval appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • REX Shares’ Solana ETF on the brink of trading launch as SEC readies greenlight
    CryptoSlate - 18:23 Jun 30, 2025
    REX Shares spot Solana staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) is poised to become the first SOL ETF to begin trading in the United States, potentially as early as this week. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on June 28 that the company’s latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicates it is […] The post REX Shares’ Solana ETF on the brink of trading launch as SEC readies greenlight appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Solana REX Shares
  • Robinhood unveils crypto-heavy roadmap that lifts stock to all-time high
    CryptoSlate - 17:39 Jun 30, 2025
    Robinhood’s stock (HOOD) reached a new all-time high (ATH) after it revealed plans to launch several innovative products, including its own Layer 2 blockchain, tokenized stocks offering, perpetual futures trading, and crypto staking services. Following the news, the stock surged approximately 11% to $92, a new all-time high for the firm. This extends a growth […] The post Robinhood unveils crypto-heavy roadmap that lifts stock to all-time high appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • XRP Ledger launches EVM sidechain, bridging Ethereum and XRP
    CryptoSlate - 16:15 Jun 30, 2025
    The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has launched its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) sidechain on the mainnet, according to a June 30 announcement. The sidechain would allow developers to create, port, and deploy Ethereum-compatible decentralized applications (dApps) within the XRPL ecosystem. The XRPL EVM sidechain is built to be fast and secure and is connected to the […] The post XRP Ledger launches EVM sidechain, bridging Ethereum and XRP appeared first on CryptoSlate.
    Tags: Ethereum XRP Ledger
  • Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys
    CryptoSlate - 15:03 Jun 30, 2025
    Institutional Bitcoin accumulation shows no signs of slowing as Strategy and Metaplanet purchased close to 6,000 BTC last week, continuing their aggressive acquisition strategies. According to their separate announcements on June 30, the two companies acquired 5,985 BTC, investing approximately $640 million in the process. Strategy moves closer to 600K BTC Strategy, the largest corporate […] The post Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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