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The SEC’s approval comes just weeks after Trump Media confirmed its capital raise to purchase Bitcoin, following initial denials of earlier reports. Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company that owns US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform and is partially owned by the president, has received approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its registration statement tied to its $2.3 billion Bitcoin treasury deal. According to a June 13 SEC filing, the agency “declared effective” TMTG’s S-3 registration statement — filed on June 6 — for the Bitcoin (BTC) treasury deal. The S-3 is a form that US companies use to register the sale of various securities, like stocks, options, and different types of debt. TMTG filed a corresponding final prospectus with the SEC on the same day. The SEC filing said that, as part of its Bitcoin treasury plan, TMTG registered the resale of approximately 56 million shares and 29 million more tied to convertible notes as part of debt and equity a...

ETF analyst James Seyffart said all of the updated S-1 filings "include staking language I believe." Seven Solana ETF applicants filed S-1 statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on June 13; however, Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart doubts approval will come as soon as next week. “I think there needs to be a back and forth with the SEC and issuers to iron out details, so I doubt it. If anyone remembers the Bitcoin ETF launch, there were *A LOT* of filings over the preceding couple months before launch,” Seyffart said in a post on Friday. US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs launched in January 2024, more than ten years after crypto exchange Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss filed the first spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC in 2013. On June 13, Fidelity Investments filed its initial S-1 registration statement for its spot Solana (SOL) ETF product, while 21Shares, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale Investments, Bitwise Investments, and Canary Capital filed S-1 amendments. Read...

Ethereum Foundation donates $500,000 and matches up to $750,000 in community funds for Tornado Cash co-founder. The post Ethereum Foundation Stakes $1.25M War Chest to Shield Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm appeared first on Cryptonews.

We asked seven leading AI models to analyze the most plausible scenario for how the conflict between Israel and Iran will play out.

Charles Hoskinson has detailed a proposal to convert $100M of ADA from the Cardano treasury into stablecoins and Bitcoin, saying added liquidity could draw broader DeFi use. He has proposed a sovereign-style fund with an elected board and regulated asset-manager partnerships.   The post Charles Hoskinson Eyes $100M Treasury Shift – Will Stablecoins Rescue Cardano’s TVL? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) remained near the $105,000 mark on June 13, a sign of relative resilience following a sharp dip triggered by escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $105,600, having recovered the previous night’s pullback to end the day down 0.11% over the past 24 hours. The turbulence […] The post Bitcoin holds steady at $105k despite escalating tensions between Iran, Israel appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Prospective Solana ETF issuers in the United States submitted updated SEC filings Friday, suggesting approvals may be near.

Donald Trump has vowed to make America the “crypto capital,” criticizing Biden’s approach and listing measures such as ending Operation Chokepoint 2.0, creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and backing the GENIUS Act, which faces a Senate vote on June 17 amid questions over his stablecoin links. The post Donald Trump Pledges ‘Clear, Simple’ Onchain Rules Before Imminent GENIUS Act Vote appeared first on Cryptonews.

Caroline Pham has clarified that the CFTC’s support for innovation does not weaken enforcement, warning crypto firms that fraud and theft will face prosecution. Her comments have come as four commissioners prepare to leave and Brian Quintenz awaits confirmation under the Trump administration. The post There Is No ‘Easy Road’ For Regulation Despite CFTC’s Pro-Growth Stance, Commissioner Caroline Pham Says appeared first on Cryptonews.

Circle’s stock soared again while GameStop shares swooned—but SharpLink Gaming’s fall takes the cake on a busy week.

Gotbit founder Aleksei Andriunin has received an eight-month U.S. sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and wash-trading market manipulation. The court has put the firm on five years’ probation, ordered it to close, and seized about $23 million in crypto. The post Gotbit Collapse: $23M Wash-Trading Scheme Nets CEO Prison, SEC Civil Suit Imminent appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto regulation in the United States has advanced: lawmakers have folded the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act into wider legislation, the SEC has signaled interest in an innovation exemption, while new scrutiny targets stablecoins, Ripple, and Connecticut's fresh investment ban. The post Weekly Crypto Regulation News Roundup: U.S. Inches Toward Clarity, Congress Advances Bills, and Senators Target Stablecoins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Technical data and ETH accumulation trends suggest price dips in the $2,100 zone are strategic purchasing opportunities. Key takeaways: Rising spot ETH ETF inflows and BlackRock’s accumulation signal strong institutional investor interest, supporting a bullish outlook. A dip to $2,100 could be a strategic entry point, bolstered by tokenized AUM surpassing $5 billion and a potential Q4 breakout driven by year-end strategies. Read more

Ethereum has shed 9% in a swift sell-off that erased $298M from 80,000 traders, but rising open interest to $35.22B and sustained BlackRock accumulation have mirrored new longs, suggesting confidence as price retests the $2,500 support that has contained volatility since early 2025. The post Ethereum Dips 9%, Yet BlackRock Bets $570M: $4K Rally Ahead? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Stablecoin payments would allow nearly instant settlements compared to the days-long wait for traditional card payments.

Coinbase has issued an optimistic forecast for crypto in H2 2025, projecting new Bitcoin highs. It links growing corporate allocations, aided by fresh accounting rules, to price gains, yet flags systemic threats from debt-funded treasuries and potential forced selling. The post Coinbase Eyes $330B Corporate Bitcoin Wave; Warns of Imminent Systemic Shock appeared first on Cryptonews.

Shares fell earlier this week after the Texas-based video game retailer announced plans to offer $1.75 billion in convertible bonds.

Morgan Creek Digital Assets co-founder and crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano is preparing to launch a new Bitcoin-focused investment vehicle that aims to raise $750 million through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, the Financial Times reported on June 13, citing people familiar with the matter. The new entity, called ProCapBTC, will reportedly secure $500 […] The post Anthony Pompliano planning $750 million Bitcoin-focused investment firm via SPAC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The former global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com and a partner at a Washington, DC-based law firm will be the latest additions to SEC staff. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced several new hires, including those with experience in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. In a Friday notice, the SEC said Jamie Selway would join as the agency’s director of trading and markets. Selway worked as the global head of institutional markets for Blockchain.com from 2018 to 2019. Brian Daly, a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP with experience in crypto, will also join the commission, heading its investment management division. Read more

Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev received renewed support from the crypto community on their respective trials for deploying the open-source code behind the mixer. The Ethereum Foundation on June 12 donated $500,000 to Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s legal defense. It said it will match another $750,000 from public contributors as the […] The post Tornado Cash support: Ethereum Foundation pledges $1M to Storm’s defense, entities boost Pertsev appeal appeared first on CryptoSlate.