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The nation’s banking regulator has opened the way for banks to offer crypto services. Now it’s up to the institutions to show they can be trusted, say attorneys from Venable LLP.

Michael Saylor, the billionaire Bitcoin advocate and executive chairman of Strategy, is backing Pakistan’s state-led Bitcoin pivot, according to new footage and media reports emerging from Islamabad. A call with top officials marks the latest escalation in Pakistan’s plan to formalize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). The video footage, posted on X by Finance Ministry […] The post Pakistan building Bitcoin ‘super team’ with Michael Saylor joining CZ on crypto council appeared first on CryptoSlate.

[PRESS RELEASE – Tortola, British Indian Ocean Territory, June 16th, 2025] Jackson.io, the decentralized gaming protocol built on the SUI blockchain, made waves during Philippine Blockchain Week on June 10-11 with its headline after-party event, “The Sharkz Night.” Held on the evening of June 11, the Sharkz-themed gathering drew over 800 participants—far surpassing the original […]

The move by Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment comes amid a regulatory thaw between the US Securities and Exchange Commission and Tron founder Sun. Nasdaq-listed SRM Entertainment is set to launch a Tron corporate treasury of up to $210 million and change its name to Tron Inc., the company announced on Monday. According to the announcement, SRM entered a securities purchase agreement with a private investor for a $100 million equity investment to fund its Tron (TRX) treasury strategy. Tron founder Justin Sun will join the company as an adviser. As part of the deal, SRM Entertainment will issue 100,000 shares of its Series B convertible preferred stock. This stock can be converted into a total of 200 million shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.50 per share, and 220 million warrants to acquire up to an aggregate of 220 million shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.50 per share. Read more

The Trump Coin price has recovered to $10.13 today, but does its dangerous low volume indicate an incoming pump or dump? The post Trump Coin Price Prediction: Weak Volume Could Be a Warning Sign – Or a Perfect Setup appeared first on Cryptonews.

Major crypto exchanges Gemini and Coinbase near EU-wide licenses, sparking regulatory concerns about standards and "race to the bottom."

The exchange became the the team's "official cryptocurrency exchange" and "official sleeve partner."

Tron reportedly plans to go public through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment.

Dough Finance shuttered after a $2.5-million hack. Its recycled founders returned with a new project, with Trump’s backing. In July 2024, Dough Finance, a Florida-based DeFi platform promising leveraged “looping” returns, fell prey to a flash-loan exploit that drained $2.5 million from user accounts. The exploit not only wiped out investor funds but also brought operations to a halt. Chase Herro and Zak Folkman founded Dough Finance in 2024 in Florida. The platform attracted investors by offering high-risk DeFi strategies such as looping, a process where traders reuse borrowed crypto. Here’s how looping works: Read more

The demand for an offline digital cash option has been intensifying since Russia invaded Ukraine. Is there a role for blockchain? The Ukraine-Russia War has shaken up the world in many ways. For the Nordic countries, two of which share borders with Russia (Finland and Norway), a military invasion is no longer unthinkable. For Sweden, it may also be prompting second thoughts about its “cashless society.” According to a recent report in The Guardian, Sweden is worried about hybrid warfare attacks from Russia, including cyberwarfare. This can take down critical infrastructure like power grids on which digital payment networks depend. The Swedish government has even advised its citizens to put aside some “cash” — just in case. “Nordics are walking back the cashless society initiative because their centralized implementation of the concept is too fragile. Cash turns out necessary as a backup,” Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin posted on May 25, referencing The Guardian story. Read more

The Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians (CTDG) initiative is operational with validators on Solana, Chiliz, Polkadot, Coreum, Canton and Mantra. Cointelegraph is evolving from industry commentary to active participation in securing Web3 with the launch of the Cointelegraph Decentralization Guardians (CTDG) initiative, debuting live, institutional-grade validators on major blockchains including Solana, Chiliz, Polkadot, Coreum, Canton and Mantra. The CTDG initiative functions as a multi-faceted program that combines running high-performance validator nodes across leading blockchain ecosystems with public education, data-driven network monitoring and increased visibility for partner protocols. Merging media operations with Web3 success support positions Cointelegraph as a direct contributor to the health and security of the industry it covers. The program’s mainnet validators are live, and its public dashboards are tracking key network statistics and validator performance. These tools are accompanied by ne...

Crypto.com will act as the product's exclusive custodian.

The move follows registration for a standalone Truth Social bitcoin ETF earlier this month.

Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, proposed the issuance of a dual-spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF, backed by assets held by Crypto.com. US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Bitcoin and Ether. Filed on Monday, the S-1 form proposes the issuance and trading of Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, sponsored by the asset management firm Yorkville America Digital. The trust seeks to provide investors with exposure to both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) by offering shares backed by the crypto assets, removing the complexities stemming from direct investment. Read more

Is it time for a renewed XRP bull run?

Yes, you can mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC — but between low performance, high electricity costs and tough competition from ASIC miners, it’s rarely worth the effort. As of May 2025, Bitcoin mining is looking attractive again. With Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $95,000 and transaction fees hitting new highs after the 2024 halving, mining rewards — though smaller — are worth chasing. From home setups to industrial-scale farms, the question of whether Bitcoin mining is profitable is back in the spotlight. And if you’re a gamer, chances are you’ve looked at your rig and wondered: Can a gaming PC mine crypto? After all, modern gaming computers are packed with powerful GPUs, solid cooling and lots of downtime, especially if you’re not gaming daily. It’s a fair question: Can you mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC? Read more

VCs time exits around unlock schedules, use OTC deals, stagger sells and monitor market sentiment to maximize profits and minimize impact. Token unlocks release previously locked tokens into circulation, often leading to increased volatility and price drops. Vesting schedules (cliff + linear release) aim to align early stakeholders’ incentives with long-term project success. VCs use advanced strategies such as OTC deals, staggered sales and derivatives to exit profitably and avoid crashing the market. Read more

Ripple (XRP) was also a top performer, rising 6.1% over the weekend.

The new venture will buy and hold TRX, like bitcoin holding firm Strategy.