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  • Moroccan police arrests suspect behind recent crypto-related kidnappings in France
    CryptoSlate - 00:00 Jun 05, 2025
    Moroccan police have arrested a dual-national French-Moroccan man wanted for an alleged connection with a series of kidnappings in France that targetted individuals with crypto holdings, Reuters reported on June 4, citing a source familiar with the case. According to the source, Moroccan police identified the man as Bajjou Badiss Mohamed AmiDe, who is 24 […] The post Moroccan police arrests suspect behind recent crypto-related kidnappings in France appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Systemic risk on the rise as leverage interdependencies tighten between CeFi, DeFi and crypto treasuries
    CryptoSlate - 23:00 Jun 04, 2025
    Interconnections between centralized and decentralized crypto lending are heightening systemic risk, Galaxy Digital’s research arm said in a June 4 report on first-quarter borrowing data. The report estimated that as of March 31, over $39 billion in crypto-collateralized debt was outstanding across decentralized lending apps, centralized lenders, and crypto-backed stablecoin issuers. DeFi protocols accounted for […] The post Systemic risk on the rise as leverage interdependencies tighten between CeFi, DeFi and crypto treasuries appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Ethereum Foundation unveils comprehensive treasury plan to balance capital and privacy commitments
    CryptoSlate - 22:00 Jun 04, 2025
    Ethereum Foundation has released a sweeping update to its treasury management strategy, signaling a more mature, structured approach to capital allocation amid ETH’s growing global influence and rising institutional scrutiny. The new framework, published on June 4, outlines how the foundation will manage reserves, deploy capital in DeFi protocols, and assess privacy standards, while maintaining […] The post Ethereum Foundation unveils comprehensive treasury plan to balance capital and privacy commitments appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Jun 04, 2025
    Brazil’s Central Bank plans to treat transaction data from its central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure, called Drex, as a direct input for setting the country’s interest rate benchmark. Central bank executive Henrique Videira said on June 4 at the Token Nation conference in São Paulo that every payment and asset transfer recorded on Drex’s […] The post Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle set to exceed IPO expectations after overwhelming investor demand
    CryptoSlate - 20:21 Jun 04, 2025
    Circle is poised to price its initial public offering above its marketed range after receiving investor orders for more than 25x the number of shares available, Bloomberg reported on June 4, citing people familiar with the matter. The stablecoin issuer and its backers are offering 32 million shares at a price range of $27 to […] The post Circle set to exceed IPO expectations after overwhelming investor demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • US-based ETFs offering staking set for growth despite some regulatory, macro tailwinds
    CryptoSlate - 19:51 Jun 04, 2025
    Upcoming exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that integrate staking yields stand to benefit significantly as US lawmakers and regulators clarify the legal status of on-chain rewards, according to a June 3 report. The report noted points to two parallel policy moves. First, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed on May 29 that staking does not […] The post US-based ETFs offering staking set for growth despite some regulatory, macro tailwinds appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • RIAs surpass hedge funds in Bitcoin ETF holdings, manage over $10 billion in BTC
    CryptoSlate - 19:15 Jun 04, 2025
    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.
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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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
    Tags: Ripple XRP Ledger
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
    Tags: Orionx Tether Latin America
  • 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.
    Tags: Bitcoin Norwegian
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
    Tags: Binance Bitcoin
  • 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.
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