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The Federal Reserve may be forced to cut rates in the near future if the US goes to war with Iran or the trade talks collapse. Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve may cut rates early if global trade, the energy supply or the US relationship with the Middle East deteriorates. A weakening dollar could be followed by an acceleration in Bitcoin price.  Read more

Norway is reportedly planning to introduce a temporary ban on the development of new data centres linked to crypto mining, Reuters reported on June 20. According to the report, the government is expected to implement the restrictions before the end of the year, citing environmental and energy concerns. The government says the aim is to […] The post Norway eyes crypto mining ban amid local firms’ heavy investments in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s open interest divergence and a cleansing of latecomer longs could set BTC price on track toward fresh all-time highs. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price trades 6% below all-time highs, but several market signals suggest more upside ahead. Bitcoin is poised for a breakout to all-time highs if a key resistance level at $108,000 is broken. Read more

Bitcoin bulls attempt to reclaim daily moving averages while volatility warnings come before a unique options expiry event for TradFi markets. Key points: Bitcoin gives up pre-Wall Street gains as range-bound BTC price action stays in place. A potentially record-breaking TradFi options expiry event threatens curveball volatility across risk assets. Read more

Parataxis will launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in South Korea via Bridge Bio, aiming to expand institutional access to BTC despite regulatory barriers. Parataxis Holdings, an affiliate of digital asset-focused investment company Parataxis Capital Management, is set to launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in the South Korean public market. The firm announced on Friday it had entered a definitive agreement to invest 25 billion South Korean won ($18.5 million) into Bridge Biotherapeutics, a publicly traded biotech company. Following the acquisition, Parataxis will take a controlling interest in the firm, which will be renamed Parataxis Korea and repurposed as a treasury vehicle for institutional Bitcoin (BTC) exposure. Read more

Against 1 in 3,000 odds, a solo miner used a short burst of rented hash power to win a $330,000 Bitcoin block, proving that strategy can still beat scale in today’s mining landscape. On June 5, 2025, a solo miner pulled off what most would call impossible: solving a Bitcoin block alone and earning over $330,000 in Bitcoin block rewards.  And they did it during the most competitive mining conditions in Bitcoin’s history. Read more

The $100K-$110K range has emerged as a sensitive battleground for Bitcoin.

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 […] The post Bitwise CEO says Bitcoin’s true rival is US Treasuries, not gold appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Despite Bitcoin’s rise, major corporations like Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are steering clear of holding it in their treasuries, favoring stability over crypto risk. When a company holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet, it is referred to as a corporate Bitcoin treasury. Instead of only holding traditional financial assets and cash, organizations can also own Bitcoin as an alternative store of value or investment strategy. The approach of converting cash holdings into cryptocurrency is a new shift in corporate finance strategy. The concept has gained huge media coverage in recent years, with Strategy’s consistent Bitcoin treasury growth sparking debates. Read more

BlackRock’s ETF is nearing the $70 billion mark as Bitcoin transactions continue to be dominated by large investors. Update June 20, 1:49 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include quotes from Brickken analyst Enmanuel Cardozo. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is nearing the $70 billion mark in assets under management, signaling growing interest from institutional investors even as retail inflows appear to be slowing. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquired over $69.7 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, representing over 3.25% of the total BTC supply. Read more

Health tech firm Semler Scientific wants to boost its Bitcoin holdings from 3,800 BTC to 105,000 BTC by 2027 and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Healthcare tech firm Semler Scientific Inc. says it plans to boost its Bitcoin stack by nearly 28 times in the next two-and-a-half years, growing its holdings from 3,808 Bitcoin to 105,000 Bitcoin. Semler is aiming to hold a total of 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of this year, then 42,000 BTC by the end of 2026, before going for its final target of 105,000 BTC by 2027, the company said on Thursday. It plans to use equity, debt financing and operational cash flow to reach its target, and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Read more

This week, 15,000 Bitcoin were moved at a loss by short-term holders, raising the chance for a BTC price dip under $100,000. Key takeaways: Short-term Bitcoin holders sold 15,000 BTC at a loss throughout the week. Onchain data suggests a Bitcoin price bottom in the $97,000–$94,000 zone. Read more

As Washington printed trillions, Bitcoin evolved into a global asset class, trusted by nations and corporations, amid growing US debt concerns. While Washington, DC printed trillions, Bitcoin mined block by block, quietly evolving from digital experiment to global asset class.  As policymakers increased government spending and implemented stimulus measures, the US national debt surged to over $37 trillion, sparking worries about inflation, currency devaluation and long-term fiscal stability.  Read more

A similar OBV divergence in March–April 2025 triggered a 57% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing strong accumulation signals for the current setup. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s OBV is rising despite price consolidation, signaling hidden accumulation. A similar OBV divergence in March–April preceded a 57% BTC price rally. Read more

Bitcoin may be boring this Juneteenth holiday, but market commentators are already preparing for BTC price conditions to get volatile again. Key points: Bitcoin lacks volatility catalysts thanks to a US public holiday and a Federal Reserve “nothingburger,” crypto market participants say. US trade war deadlines begin to take center stage for risk assets. Read more

Kraken has launched a Bitcoin staking service in partnership with Babylon, allowing users to earn BABY tokens. Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a new Bitcoin staking product through a protocol integration with Babylon Labs. In a Thursday announcement, Kraken said it has partnered with the Bitcoin (BTC) staking protocol Babylon. The integration allows the exchange’s users to earn interest on their Bitcoin holdings without the need for bridging, wrapping or lending. Kraken customers can use the service starting today by staking their Bitcoin without interacting with off-exchange wallets. The Bitcoin is locked in a vault on the Bitcoin blockchain and delegated to secure proof-of-stake (PoS) networks through the Babylon protocol. Read more

Quantum computing-focused Project Eleven raised $6 million to develop tools like Yellowpages that aim to secure Bitcoin against quantum attacks. Project Eleven, a development firm focused on post-quantum cryptography, raised $6 million to help secure Bitcoin and other digital assets against future quantum computing threats. According to a Thursday announcement shared with Cointelegraph, the funding round was co-led by leading Web3 investor Variant Fund and quantum tech investor Quantonation, among others. It marks Quantonation’s first investment in the crypto space. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden said the funding will allow the company to build “the tools, standards and ecosystem required to ensure digital assets remain secure in a post-quantum world.” Read more

Bitcoin price trajectory is primed to benefit from both macroeconomic and crypto derivatives trends, said new research from CryptoQuant. Key points: Bitcoin bulls could gain from the Fed’s decision to hold interest rates, given historical tendencies, new analysis says. Falling Binance open interest with BTC/USD making higher lows could add to potential upside momentum. Read more

The Czech Republic’s Civic Democratic Party survived another no-confidence vote, triggered by opposition party concerns over a $45 million Bitcoin donation linked to a convicted criminal. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s Civic Democratic Party withstood a fourth attempt to topple their government in three years — this time with opposition parties uniting against them over a $45 million Bitcoin scandal. The scandal centers around a 1 billion Czech koruna ($45 million) Bitcoin (BTC) donation made to the Ministry of Justice on May 27 by Tomáš Jiřikovský, a man previously convicted of drug trafficking, weapons offenses, and embezzlement. The no-confidence motion brought by Czech opposition parties ANO, SPD and the Pirates received only 94 votes, seven shy of the 101 needed to pass. The vote came after more than 24 hours of debate in Parliament, according to a report from České Noviny on Monday. Read more

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin’s (BTC) “ancient supply” is increasing faster than new BTC daily issuance, according to a June 18 research by Fidelity Digital Assets. The report treats ancient supply as Bitcoins that have remained unmoved for at least a decade, and it counted an average of 566 BTC entering the 10-year-plus cohort daily […] The post 10-year Bitcoin holdings grow faster than daily issuance, marking scarcity signal after 2024 halving appeared first on CryptoSlate.