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Eric and Don Jr. have denied involvement in Trump Wallet, warning against unauthorized use of the Trump name.

The big rally in bitcoin and stocks over the past eight weeks has occurred with a (somewhat) hawkish Fed; a dovish turn could provide fuel for new legs higher.

The Moscow Exchange has added BlackRock’s IBIT-9.25 Bitcoin Futures ETF, giving qualified investors access while full compliance checks start on June 23. Yet Rosfinmonitoring has noted that crypto exchanges share wallet data with police, challenging privacy hopes in Russia’s developing crypto market. The post BlackRock Bitcoin Futures ETF Launches on Moscow Exchange Amid Privacy Concerns appeared first on Cryptonews.

New data from the latest 13F filings reveals a sharp increase in institutional interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, with registered investment advisors (RIAs) emerging as the dominant players. Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, highlighted that RIAs have now taken the lead among institutional holders of Bitcoin ETFs. Collectively, this group holds exposure to more […] The post RIAs surpass hedge funds in Bitcoin ETF holdings, manage over $10 billion in BTC appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The company concluded its first year of Bitcoin reserve operations with 4,449 BTC on its balance sheet. Medical tech company Semler Scientific has deepened its Bitcoin strategy, revealing a new $20 million investment for 185 BTC between May 23 and June 3. The latest acquisition brings its total holdings to 4,449 Bitcoin (BTC), purchased at an average price of $107,974 per coin. According to a June 4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Semler’s total investment in the cryptocurrency now stands at $410 million, valued at approximately $472.9 million as of June 3. Its Bitcoin yield is up by 26.7% since it began accumulating BTC in May 2024. Semler has made regular Bitcoin purchases over the past year. The company also revealed the addition of $50 million to its Bitcoin reserve in May, after it acquired another $10 million BTC between February and April. Read more

The move follows CEO Jamie Dimon's recent admission that JPMorgan will soon let clients buy bitcoin.

According to the payments company, it had secured approval across a patchwork of regulatory regimes in individual US states allowing it to operate across the country. Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay said it would be able to offer its service to users in all 50 US states after receiving licensing approval in New York. In a June 4 notice, MoonPay said the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted its US company a BitLicense and a money transmitter license. The addition of the BitLicense makes MoonPay one of 35 digital currency businesses able to operate in New York State.  “With the approval of our New York BitLicense and Money Transmitter Licenses, MoonPay now holds the golden regulatory stack for crypto in the US, allowing us to directly serve customers in every single state without gaps in coverage,” said MoonPay co-founder and CEO Ivan Soto-Wright. Read more

Two House of Representatives hearings dug into the details of the current legislation to regulate U.S. crypto markets, but Trump loomed over the discussions.

JPMorgan is set to begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds as collateral for loans, Bloomberg News reported on June 4. The lender also plans to consider digital asset holdings when evaluating a client’s net worth and liquid assets, placing crypto alongside traditional categories such as equities, vehicles, and fine art when assessing lending eligibility. The […] The post JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations appeared first on CryptoSlate.

During the election Lee Jae-myung made a host of crypto promises to appeal to the nation's 15 million crypto investors.

A 24-year-old French-Moroccan national was arrested for his alleged role running a kidnapping scheme that targeted the crypto-rich in France.

The mining firm sold 178 BTC near May’s price peak to cover expenses and boost liquidity.

Pricing for the stablecoin issuer's public offering is expected during the U.S. evening hours on Wednesday.

The Korean firm’s stock skyrocketed on Wednesday, shortly after it announced its intentions to become the MetaPlanet of South Korea. 

[PRESS RELEASE – Los Angeles, United States, June 4th, 2025] 200K users, 20K rings, and billions of biometric signals now power the first consumer longevity token CUDIS, the Solana-native wellness startup that began with a crypto-native smart ring, today announced the launch of its $CUDIS token, marking a major milestone in its evolution into the […]

Pakistan has outlined a Bitcoin Reserve strategy and intends to channel 2 GW of surplus electricity into state-backed mining and AI hubs. Officials have sought U.S. expertise and investment, yet the IMF has warned that subsidized power could violate bailout rules and deepen fiscal strain. The post Pakistan Pitches Bitcoin Reserve Plan to Trump’s Crypto Team – Crypto Adoption Rising? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto exchange WazirX suffered a major legal blow after the Singapore High Court rejected its restructuring proposal to relaunch operations following a $230 million hack in July 2024. On June 4, WazirX announced that its request for court approval had been denied, saying: “The Honourable Singapore High Court issued an order declining to approve our […] The post WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

-11% liquidation dominance shows shorts crushed, signaling bullish futures momentum without April 2024's overheated -19 extreme.

Magic Eden has climbed 20% after a rare Trump collectible fetched $16,000 and speculation over an “official” $TRUMP wallet lifted Solana NFT traffic. Holding $1 support, $ME has been trading at 90% beneath its peak while the platform shifts toward multi-chain crypto trading. The post Magic Eden’s $ME Token Soars 20% After Trump Wallet News – Crash Coming or Trend Reversal? appeared first on Cryptonews.

MoonPay has obtained New York's key BitLicense to conduct crypto business, though NYC Mayor Eric Adams recently came out against the license.