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  • JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations
    CryptoSlate - 18:34 Jun 04, 2025
    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.
  • WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts
    CryptoSlate - 17:46 Jun 04, 2025
    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.
  • XRP Ledger battles influx of scam crypto projects as Ripple eyes global financial role
    CryptoSlate - 16:24 Jun 04, 2025
    Institutional interest in the XRP Ledger (XRPL) continues to grow, as does the number of scams exploiting the ecosystem. On June 4, Panos Mekras, co-founder of Anodos Finance, a leading DeFi platform built on XRPL, raised concerns over the proliferation of fraudulent projects piggybacking on the blockchain network’s growing visibility. In the X post, Mekras […] The post XRP Ledger battles influx of scam crypto projects as Ripple eyes global financial role appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • NYSE Arca submits filing to list Truth Social’s spot Bitcoin ETF
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jun 04, 2025
    NYSE Arca has submitted a Form 19b-4 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) associated with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). The move represents TMTG’s latest foray into the cryptocurrency sector, aligning with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto […] The post NYSE Arca submits filing to list Truth Social’s spot Bitcoin ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Consensys CEO Joe Lubin envisions Ethereum anchoring global finance, surpassing Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 23:15 Jun 03, 2025
    Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joe Lubin believes ETH could ultimately become more valuable than Bitcoin (BTC), citing its utility and role in building a trust-based financial infrastructure. Lubin made the comments during an appearance on Rug Radio’s FOMO Hour podcast, where he also revealed that Consensys is in talks with sovereign wealth funds and […] The post Consensys CEO Joe Lubin envisions Ethereum anchoring global finance, surpassing Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Pump.fun considering token launch with $4B fully diluted value, $1B sale
    CryptoSlate - 22:30 Jun 03, 2025
    Pump.fun plans to raise $1 billion through a token sale that would assign the Solana-based memecoin launchpad a $4 billion fully diluted token valuation, Blockworks reported on June 3, citing two people familiar with the matter. Sources said the offering will target both public and private buyers. However, they did not specify whether the new […] The post Pump.fun considering token launch with $4B fully diluted value, $1B sale appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Brad Garlinghouse denies Ripple’s reported $5 billion bid to acquire Circle
    CryptoSlate - 21:45 Jun 03, 2025
    Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the company never tried to buy Circle, countering reports of a multibillion-dollar takeover bid. Georgetown Law professor Chris Brummer said Garlinghouse told him during an on-stage interview at a private event in Las Vegas on June 1 that Ripple “never pursued an acquisition of Circle” and the topic was not […] The post Brad Garlinghouse denies Ripple’s reported $5 billion bid to acquire Circle appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Tether invests in Orionx to boost stablecoin use in Latin America
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Jun 03, 2025
    Tether has announced a strategic investment in Orionx, a digital asset platform operating in Latin America, according to a June 3 statement. The investment aims to accelerate the use of stablecoin-powered financial services across the region, particularly in underserved and inflation-prone economies. According to the statement, Orionx currently serves users in Chile, Peru, Colombia, and […] The post Tether invests in Orionx to boost stablecoin use in Latin America appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • NGX becomes first public Norwegian firm to adopt the Bitcoin standard, stock surges 138%
    CryptoSlate - 20:46 Jun 03, 2025
    Norwegian Block Exchange (NBX) became the first publicly listed company in Norway to adopt a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy, according to a press release. The firm announced the acquisition of 6 Bitcoin with plans to increase holdings to 10 BTC by the end of June. The move sent NBX shares soaring more than 138% following […] The post NGX becomes first public Norwegian firm to adopt the Bitcoin standard, stock surges 138% appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. deny involvement in Magic Eden’s ‘Trump Wallet’
    CryptoSlate - 19:38 Jun 03, 2025
    Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. denied involvement in Magic Eden’s June 3 announcement of a partnership to develop a “Trump Wallet.” On June 3, Magic Eden announced it was developing a new Trump wallet and shared a landing page with a public waitlist. The page promoted $1 million in TRUMP memecoin payouts through a […] The post Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. deny involvement in Magic Eden’s ‘Trump Wallet’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • StanChart warns of potential liquidation risks for corporations adopting Bitcoin at high prices
    CryptoSlate - 18:34 Jun 03, 2025
    A growing number of public companies are buying Bitcoin (BTC) for their balance sheets, but many could be exposed to significant losses if prices drop, according to a new Standard Chartered report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s research, authored by head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick, highlighted that 61 companies now hold Bitcoin in […] The post StanChart warns of potential liquidation risks for corporations adopting Bitcoin at high prices appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Binance founder CZ warns of Bitcoin treasury risks amid growing adoption
    CryptoSlate - 17:27 Jun 03, 2025
    Changpeng Zhao, founder and former CEO of Binance, has urged companies adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset to fully understand the risks involved with the top crypto. In a June 3 post on X, Zhao acknowledged that risk is an unavoidable part of doing business, but emphasized the importance of assessing and managing it properly. According […] The post Binance founder CZ warns of Bitcoin treasury risks amid growing adoption appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • US Bitcoin ETFs navigate $1.2 billion outflows amid European retail approval
    CryptoSlate - 14:15 Jun 03, 2025
    US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have entered a third consecutive day of outflows, shedding more than $1 billion. This trend reflects a shift in institutional sentiment as Bitcoin’s price continues to hover around the $105,000 mark without a clear breakout. US Bitcoin ETFs outflow Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 US-listed spot Bitcoin […] The post US Bitcoin ETFs navigate $1.2 billion outflows amid European retail approval appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Bitcoin’s 8% correction flushed leverage but set stage for short term turbulence
    CryptoSlate - 23:30 Jun 02, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 8% from its May 22 all-time high, near $112,000, ending a 50% climb over 45 days that began on April 7, when BTC reached its yearly low at $74,441.20. According to the June 2 “Bitfinex Alpha” report, a Court of Appeal decision reinstating disputed US import tariffs pushed 30-year Treasury yields […] The post Bitcoin’s 8% correction flushed leverage but set stage for short term turbulence appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum Foundation unites protocol teams to fast-track scaling, blobs and UX overhaul
    CryptoSlate - 22:45 Jun 02, 2025
    The Ethereum Foundation (EF) merged its protocol research and development units under a single banner, called Protocol, on June 2. The new initiative focuses resources on three technical priorities: scaling the base layer, expanding blob capacity for layer-2 networks, and enhancing the user experience. The three-track plan Protocol will steer code writers, researchers, and project […] The post Ethereum Foundation unites protocol teams to fast-track scaling, blobs and UX overhaul appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Justin Sun Takes Center Stage at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 with TRON DAO as Top Sponsor of Code + Country and Co-Host of Kraken’s Oceanic Night
    CryptoSlate - 22:11 Jun 02, 2025
    Geneva, Switzerland, June 2, 2025 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), participated in Bitcoin 2025, which took place May 27-29 in Las Vegas. TRON DAO kicked off the week as a top tier sponsor for Code + Country’s America 250 […] The post Justin Sun Takes Center Stage at Bitcoin Vegas 2025 with TRON DAO as Top Sponsor of Code + Country and Co-Host of Kraken’s Oceanic Night appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Russian giant Sberbank launches Bitcoin bonds to expand Russian exposure to crypto
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jun 02, 2025
    Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, has introduced a new structured bond product offering exposure to Bitcoin (BTC), marking a significant step in integrating cryptocurrency-linked instruments into the country’s regulated financial ecosystem. The product, currently available on the over-the-counter market to a limited pool of qualified investors, allows returns based on the performance of Bitcoin’s US dollar […] The post Russian giant Sberbank launches Bitcoin bonds to expand Russian exposure to crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Strategy unveils ‘Stride’ stock to fuel fixed-income expansion, boost Bitcoin holdings
    CryptoSlate - 21:15 Jun 02, 2025
    Strategy revealed on June 2 that it will offer 2.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, branded “STRD,” to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC).  The STRD security carries a $100 initial liquidation preference and pays non-cumulative cash dividends at 10% a year when Strategy’s board declares them.  Strategy intends to use […] The post Strategy unveils ‘Stride’ stock to fuel fixed-income expansion, boost Bitcoin holdings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • Tether, Bitfinex complete Bitcoin funding leg for Twenty One Capital with $2B transfer
    CryptoSlate - 20:39 Jun 02, 2025
    Tether and Bitfinex transferred 21,000 Bitcoins (BTC) to designated wallets on June 2, completing their agreed contributions to Twenty One Capital. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino wrote that Bitfinex sent 7,000 BTC, while Tether Group moved 14,000 BTC.  Furthermore, Tether moved 4,812.22 BTC as prefunding for Twenty One’s convertible-equity raise. The holdings matched a May 13 […] The post Tether, Bitfinex complete Bitcoin funding leg for Twenty One Capital with $2B transfer appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • WLFI’s stablecoin USD1 surpasses $10B in transfers within 10 days of Binance listing
    CryptoSlate - 20:00 Jun 02, 2025
    World Liberty Financial’s stablecoin USD1 surpassed $10 billion in transfer volume just 10 days following its listing on Binance, according to data from Artemis. From May 22 to June 1, the stablecoin traded $10.7 billion in volume, surpassing the total transfers from its inception until May 21. The stablecoin is native to World Liberty Finance, […] The post WLFI’s stablecoin USD1 surpasses $10B in transfers within 10 days of Binance listing appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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