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  • Bitcoin whipsaws back to $104k after losing six-figures as Iran’s failed attack signals end of tensions
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Jun 23, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) whipsawed below $100,000 at about 4 p.m. UTC on June 23 and reclaimed nearly $104,000 three hours later as traders processed news of an Iranian missile strike on a US air base in Qatar that caused no casualties. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $103,801.74, up 4.5% over the past 24 […] The post Bitcoin whipsaws back to $104k after losing six-figures as Iran’s failed attack signals end of tensions appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Survey: 82% of US wealthy investors favor advisers who can deliver informed crypto strategies
    CryptoSlate - 21:00 Jun 23, 2025
    Wealthy US investors say they are more likely to hire financial advisers who provide crypto guidance, according to a June 2025 CoinShares survey of 500 individuals with at least $500,000 in investable assets. A vast majority (88%) of investors already work with an adviser, and 58% rank advisers as their most trusted source for digital […] The post Survey: 82% of US wealthy investors favor advisers who can deliver informed crypto strategies appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Fed joins regulators dropping reputational risk factor, clearing banks to serve crypto firms
    CryptoSlate - 20:15 Jun 23, 2025
    The Federal Reserve Board on June 23 removed reputational risk from its bank supervision program, ordering staff to strike the term from examination manuals and to concentrate on measurable financial exposures. The Fed move positions the central bank alongside the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which […] The post Fed joins regulators dropping reputational risk factor, clearing banks to serve crypto firms appeared first on CryptoSlate.
  • TMTG reaffirms Bitcoin commitment amid $400M share buyback plan
    CryptoSlate - 19:45 Jun 23, 2025
    Trump Media and Technology Group announced plans to repurchase up to $400 million worth of its own shares while leaving intact the $2.3 billion it has earmarked for building a substantial Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. The board of directors authorized the buyback plan as a show of confidence in the company’s stock and future growth strategy, […] The post TMTG reaffirms Bitcoin commitment amid $400M share buyback plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Texas could potentially invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin if it allocates 10% of its treasury fund
    CryptoSlate - 18:55 Jun 23, 2025
    Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the “Bitcoin Reserve Bill” SB 21 into law on June 21, allowing the state to invest an unlimited amount of money from the state’s fund into Bitcoin (BTC). SB 21 creates the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and lets the Comptroller buy BTC so long as the asset’s market cap exceeds […] The post Texas could potentially invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin if it allocates 10% of its treasury fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Circle’s post-IPO valuation surges to $66.9 billion, outpaces USDC supply
    CryptoSlate - 17:46 Jun 23, 2025
    Circle’s market capitalization has quickly outpaced the circulating supply of its stablecoin USDC less than a month after the company went public. Data from CryptoSlate shows that USDC’s current circulating supply is approximately $61.27 billion. Meanwhile, Circle’s market capitalization has surged to around $66.9 billion, according to figures from Yahoo Finance. Circle’s rapid valuation climb can […] The post Circle’s post-IPO valuation surges to $66.9 billion, outpaces USDC supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Texas to buy Bitcoin for state reserves long before Trump’s Bitcoin reserve delivers
    CryptoSlate - 15:29 Jun 23, 2025
    Texas is now legally empowered to build its own Bitcoin reserve funded with taxpayer dollars before the federal government takes any comparable action. Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed Senate Bill 21, a law that explicitly allows the state to buy and hold Bitcoin and other top-tier cryptocurrencies. The measure passed the Texas House and […] The post Texas to buy Bitcoin for state reserves long before Trump’s Bitcoin reserve delivers appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Metaplanet’s latest $118 million Bitcoin buy dwarfs Strategy’s new acquisition fivefold
    CryptoSlate - 14:45 Jun 23, 2025
    Japan’s Metaplanet has outpaced Strategy in Bitcoin accumulation, purchasing 1,111 BTC last week, approximately five times more than the US-based firm acquired in the same period. According to a June 23 disclosure, Metaplanet spent approximately $118 million on its latest purchase, securing the Bitcoin at an average price of $105,468 per coin. With this addition, […] The post Metaplanet’s latest $118 million Bitcoin buy dwarfs Strategy’s new acquisition fivefold appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Gracy Chen, the rare but glorious woman behind Bitget’s epic growth
    CryptoSlate - 19:56 Jun 22, 2025
    Welcome to Slate Sundays, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Gracy Chen leaves quite an impression. As the only female CEO among the top 10 crypto exchanges, she’s well aware of the challenges facing women […] The post Gracy Chen, the rare but glorious woman behind Bitget’s epic growth appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Solana network extensions will redefine blockchain scaling
    CryptoSlate - 14:00 Jun 22, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Aryan Sheikhalian, Head of Research at CMT Digital. Ethereum is betting big on a future filled with rollups. But in typical Solana fashion, the network is taking a different route—one that doesn’t just scale more blockspace, but bespoke execution environments with first-class developer control. Enter Network […] The post Solana network extensions will redefine blockchain scaling appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Oil markets tense amid U.S. airstrikes on Iran, while Bitcoin price holds steady
    CryptoSlate - 13:09 Jun 22, 2025
    Global oil markets are on high alert following U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities, Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, with fears mounting over a potential closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz. The military action, announced by President Donald Trump last night, has intensified geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about […] The post Oil markets tense amid U.S. airstrikes on Iran, while Bitcoin price holds steady appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Crypto has grown up: Why the Rolex rally is on pause in 2025
    CryptoSlate - 10:55 Jun 22, 2025
    The following is a guest post and opinion from Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. There was a time not too long ago when the pulse of the crypto market could be measured not only by candlestick charts but by the waitlists at luxury watch boutiques. During the 2020–2022 bull cycle, the correlation between Bitcoin and […] The post Crypto has grown up: Why the Rolex rally is on pause in 2025 appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase CEO highlights 3 key reasons why the world needs crypto
    CryptoSlate - 16:05 Jun 21, 2025
    As the world faces increasing economic woes from soaring debt and stubborn inflation to dwindling trust in financial institutions, Coinbase CEO says, “The world needs crypto, now more than ever.” He adds: “Debt is growing exponentially, inflation is crippling entire nations, economic freedom is declining.” Armstrong points to the astronomical level of U.S. federal debt, […] The post Coinbase CEO highlights 3 key reasons why the world needs crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Pumpfun reportedly delays token auction to July amid legal troubles
    CryptoSlate - 22:36 Jun 20, 2025
    Pump.fun has delayed its public token sale once again, extending months of uncertainty for users and investors as the popular Solana-based launchpad wrestles with a flurry of lawsuits, Colin Wu reported on June 20. Pump.fun had aimed to raise $1 billion at a $4 billion valuation through its token auction originally set for June 25. The […] The post Pumpfun reportedly delays token auction to July amid legal troubles appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Alex Mashinsky forfeits rights to Celsius assets amid ongoing bankruptcy process
    CryptoSlate - 21:30 Jun 20, 2025
    Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius, has agreed to surrender all rights to assets tied to the collapsed crypto lender. According to newly filed court documents, Mashinsky and entities associated with him, including AM Ventures Holdings Inc., Koala1 LLC, and Koala3 LLC, will be excluded from any future distributions under the Celsius bankruptcy plan. The […] The post Alex Mashinsky forfeits rights to Celsius assets amid ongoing bankruptcy process appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bloomberg analysts revise ETF approval odds to ‘90% or higher’ as SEC requests amended filings
    CryptoSlate - 20:25 Jun 20, 2025
    Bloomberg analysts have sharply increased the likelihood of U.S. regulators approving a new wave of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, pointing to a friendlier stance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Bloomberg senior ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart said on June 20 that they now see a “90% or higher” chance that a broad […] The post Bloomberg analysts revise ETF approval odds to ‘90% or higher’ as SEC requests amended filings appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Coinbase secures MiCA approval, shifts headquarters to Luxembourg
    CryptoSlate - 19:00 Jun 20, 2025
    Coinbase, the largest US-based exchange, has taken a major step in its global expansion by securing approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, according to a June 20 statement. The exchange confirmed that Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), granted it the necessary license to operate across the […] The post Coinbase secures MiCA approval, shifts headquarters to Luxembourg appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Bitcoin falls to monthly lows triggering $464 million in liquidations amid global market jitters
    CryptoSlate - 18:15 Jun 20, 2025
    Bitcoin (BTC) fell to its lowest price this month on June 20, triggering $464 million in liquidations across cryptocurrency markets as geopolitical jitters and heavy selling pressure rattled traders. Bitcoin dropped to a low of $102,225, reversing the gains recorded earlier in the day after failing to break through resistance above $106,000. Data from Coinglass […] The post Bitcoin falls to monthly lows triggering $464 million in liquidations amid global market jitters appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Standard Chartered forecasts surge tokenizing real-world assets beyond stablecoins
    CryptoSlate - 17:38 Jun 20, 2025
    Standard Chartered projected that tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) beyond stablecoins could accelerate significantly over the next five years, driven by regulatory progress and a sharper focus on high-impact use cases, according to a June 20 report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s report, titled “RWA Tokenisation — A Growth Opportunity,” highlighted that while stablecoins remain […] The post Standard Chartered forecasts surge tokenizing real-world assets beyond stablecoins appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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  • Norway eyes crypto mining ban amid local firms’ heavy investments in Bitcoin
    CryptoSlate - 16:30 Jun 20, 2025
    Norway is reportedly planning to introduce a temporary ban on the development of new data centres linked to crypto mining, Reuters reported on June 20. According to the report, the government is expected to implement the restrictions before the end of the year, citing environmental and energy concerns. The government says the aim is to […] The post Norway eyes crypto mining ban amid local firms’ heavy investments in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.
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