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Russia’s largest bank Sber offers up Bitcoin-linked bonds

Russia’s largest commercial bank, Sber, launched a Bitcoin-linked bond product that’s now trading on OTC markets and may soon be listed on the country's top stock exchange.

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to split stock for retail investors

21Shares says it wants to make its flagship Bitcoin ETF more attractive to retail investors by reducing its cost per share.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy offers $250M preferred stock to buy more Bitcoin

Bitcoin-stacking Strategy is looking to raise $250 million through a new perpetual preferred stock listing to buy more Bitcoin.

Australia rolls out new crypto ATM rules as feds flag rising scams

Australian Federal Police say scam losses via crypto ATMs surpassed 3.1 million Australian dollars ($2 million) in a 12-month period, which “may be just the tip of the iceberg.”

Robinhood completes $200M acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp

Robinhood has acquired the world’s longest-running crypto exchange, Bitstamp, for $200 million, expanding its institutional crypto offerings to Europe, the UK and Asia.

Crypto broker FalconX acquires majority stake in Monarq — Report

FalconX has made other moves in 2025, acquiring derivatives startup Arbelos Markets and partnering with Standard Chartered.

Ethereum Foundation lays off staff, rebrands core team

The Ethereum Foundation has restructured its core development team and reduced headcount to focus on scaling and user experience.

SOL Strategies reports Q2 net loss of $3.5M while staking, validating revenue surge

In addition to buffering its SOL holdings, SOL Strategies added SUI to its balance sheets and decreased exposure to Bitcoin in Q1 2025.

SEC faces criticism over crypto staking shift

Critics say the US regulator's new stance on crypto staking contradicts past enforcement efforts and court rulings, deepening confusion over how digital assets are regulated.

Tether debuts omnichain gold stablecoin on TON

The XAUt0 token will compete with other gold-backed stablecoins and traditional gold investment instruments.

Price predictions 6/2: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE

Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle near the $105,000 level, but the downside looks limited.

Who really controls Bitcoin’s price in 2025? Whales, devs or governments, explained

Bitcoin may be decentralized, but its price isn’t immune to the influence of whales, protocol upgrades, ETF approvals and global regulations.

VC Roundup: Twenty One investors inject $100M into BTC treasury, Jump Capital backs Securitize

Twenty One Capital, Securitize, aZen, Savea and Dexari headline a less active month for crypto venture capital.

Centralized infrastructure requires DePIN adoption

When centralized infrastructure fails, entire societies are left in the dark. Recent blackouts across Europe and beyond reveal the urgent need for DePIN, empowering communities to build resilient, community-driven solutions that can withstand crises.

Bitcoin price dips under $104K as Russia-Ukraine woes rile US stocks

Bitcoin price action gets off to an uncertain start in June with traders staying cautious on which way the market will head.

SEC’s 2025 guidance: What tokens are (and aren’t) securities

The SEC’s 2025 guidance aims to bring clarity and a more structured regulatory framework to the digital asset space.

Circle raises IPO target to $896M amid strong investor interest

Circle has increased its IPO target to $896 million amid rising investor interest, growing stablecoin adoption and a more favorable US regulatory environment.

How to use index funds and ETFs for passive crypto income

Crypto index funds and ETFs can help you earn passive income by diversifying your holdings and minimizing active trading.

Polygon NFTs hit $2B sales milestone as network defies downturn

Polygon’s NFT growth in 2025 is fueled by real-world asset marketplace Courtyard, which now rivals DraftKings in all-time sales.

Strategy ends May with $75M Bitcoin buy as price tumbles to $103K

Michael Saylor’s Strategy continued stacking Bitcoin in the last week of May, buying $75.1 million worth of BTC.

Binance co-founder CZ proposes dark pool DEXs to tackle manipulation

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao proposed launching a dark pool perpetual DEX to protect large traders from front-running and MEV attacks.

XRP price risks a 20% crash to $1.70 — Here is why

XRP ledger activity has dropped sharply in the past two months, increasing the downside prospects for XRP price to drop toward $1.70.

Crypto funds post $286M inflows as Ether tops buying: CoinShares

Ether led last week’s $286 million of net inflows to crypto ETPs, while Bitcoin investment products saw outflows of $8 million, CoinShares reported.

Singapore orders local crypto firms to cease overseas activity by June 30

Singapore’s central bank has set a June 30 deadline for local crypto firms targeting overseas markets to halt operations or face steep penalties, including fines of almost $200,000.

BitoPro confirms $11.5M exploit, says withdrawals unaffected

Taiwan-based exchange BitoPro confirmed an $11.5 million crypto exploit weeks after the breach, saying user funds and withdrawals were unaffected.

$100K retest vs highest monthly close ever: 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin price expectations are back in flux as a record monthly candle close contrasts with worries over a retest of lower support levels next.

Metaplanet becomes 8th largest Bitcoin holder with $118M buy

Metaplanet now ranks as the ninth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with over 8,888 BTC, surpassing Galaxy Digital and Block Inc. after a $117.9 million purchase.

Bitcoin price levels to watch as ‘bear flag’ breakdown targets $97K

Bitcoin fell 11% from its $111K all-time highs as traders say BTC price could drop to $97K if key support levels don’t hold amid rising trade tensions.

UK-listed IG Group launches crypto trading to retail investors

The new launch expands IG’s existing cryptocurrency offering, as the company has previously offered crypto-based contracts for difference.

Yuga Labs sells Moonbirds IP to Orange Cap Games

Orange Cap Games has acquired the Moonbirds, Mythics and Oddities NFT collections from Yuga Labs, just a year after the NFT conglomerate acquired them.

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