Crypto

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.

The Central American country has continued its daily Bitcoin investments despite a non-accumulation deal struck with the IMF in December 2024. El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has continued buying the cryptocurrency despite a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that included provisions discouraging further accumulation. The government’s treasury wallet currently holds 6,209 Bitcoin (BTC), having added 240 BTC since Dec. 19, 2024, after the IMF deal was announced, according to data from El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office. In December, El Salvador struck a deal with the IMF for a $1.4 billion loan, which required the government to drop Bitcoin’s status as a legal tender and stop its public BTC accumulation. Read more

Major altcoins posted gains Monday morning, as nearly $2 billion flowed into institutional crypto funds.

Cardano held firm above $0.64 early Monday as staking growth hit new highs and price action confirmed a bullish breakout from recent resistance levels.

Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchases were made following Strategy’s STRD, its third Bitcoin-backed preferred stock, launching on the Nasdaq on Wednesday. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, disclosed its latest BTC purchases made last week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Strategy acquired 10,100 Bitcoin (BTC) for $1 billion during the week ending Sunday, the company officially announced on Monday. The purchases were made at an average price of $104,080 per coin, with Bitcoin dropping from $110,000 on June 9 to an intraweek low of $103,639 on Thursday, following the news that Israel had struck Iranian nuclear facilities. Read more

Firm raises over $1 billion from high-yield preferred stock and share sales to expand record BTC holdings.

Ether rose above $2,600 Monday as crypto joined broader market gains, shrugging off war risks while fund inflows and institutional interest remained strong.

Bitget partners with UNICEF Luxembourg in a three-year effort to empower girls in eight countries with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Crypto exchange Bitget signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people, according to a Monday announcement. The agreement brings Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition led by UNICEF’s Office of Innovation. The initiative aims to reach 300,000 participants — including adolescent girls, parents, mentors and teachers — across eight countries: Armenia, Brazil, Cambodia, India, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Morocco and South Africa. Read more

The kidnapping case is one of a growing number of “$5 wrench attacks” targeting cryptocurrency holders in France.

Ethereum's drivers are now different, but the ETH price is consolidating in a multimonth range, echoing its 2017 chart pattern, which resulted in a 1,000% rally. Key takeaways: Ethereum whales accumulated over 818,000 ETH ($2.5 billion) on Sunday, their biggest daily inflow since 2018. ETH price is consolidating inside a multimonth range, mirroring its 2017 breakout pattern. Read more

Your day-ahead look for June 15, 2025

Alabama recovers $125K+ in crypto for victims of romance scams that cost them nearly $580K through fake dating app relationships and platforms.

UNI broke above $7.70 early Monday, extending its rally as a crypto analyst pointed to breakout momentum and set a potential upside target near $10.