Stablecoin giant Circle again boosts IPO to $1.05 billion
USDC issuer Circle has again upsized its initial public offering above the marketed range, selling 34 million shares at $31 each. Update (June 5, 12:50 am UTC): This article has…
Semler Scientific boosts Bitcoin reserve with $20M BTC top-up
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…
Ethereum Foundation says next 18 months ‘pivotal’ amid new treasury policy
The Foundation backing the Ethereum blockchain has laid out a new treasury policy to ensure it allocates resources efficiently while supporting its DeFi ecosystem. The Ethereum Foundation is adopting a…
Senate committee to consider Trump’s pick for CFTC chair
Roughly four months since his nomination and amid announced departures at the CFTC, Brian Quintenz’s nomination to head the financial regulator is moving forward. Brian Quintenz, a former commissioner on…
JPMorgan to accept crypto ETFs as collateral for loans — Report
In some cases, the bank will look at crypto holdings when determining net worth, which may affect how much can be borrowed. JPMorgan, the largest bank in the United States…
Price predictions 6/4: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, SUI, HYPE, LINK
Bitcoin is witnessing a tough battle between the bulls and the bears at $105,000, but several altcoins are showing strength with potential breakout setups. Key points: Bitcoin remains at risk…
Blockchain and AI could fuel $3.5T DePIN market boom by 2028: WEF
The decentralized physical infrastructure network market could surge to $3.5 trillion by 2028 as AI and blockchain converge, according to a new World Economic Forum report. The growing convergence of…
Trump’s crypto ties cloud digital assets legislation in Congress
Members in two House committee hearings debated a framework for digital assets while raising concerns about the US president using his position to profit from the industry. Leadership on the…
Ethereum Lender 3Jane Emerges From Stealth With Paradigm-Led Funding Round
Ethereum-based credit protocol 3Jane has raised $5.2 million in a seed round led by Paradigm to build a scalable infrastructure for uncollateralized, crypto-native credit. Paradigm Backs 3Jane in Bid to…
K-Pop Goes Bitcoin—Nasdaq-Listed K Wave Media to Add Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
K Wave Media Inc. has entered into an agreement to raise up to $500 million by selling ordinary shares, with a significant portion earmarked for building a bitcoin-focused treasury. K…
Galaxy Report: Crypto Lending Dips Slightly, Bitcoin Treasuries, Futures Drive New Leverage
Crypto leverage diversified significantly in Q1 2025, moving beyond traditional lending as corporate bitcoin purchases and futures markets gained prominence, according to a Galaxy Digital report published June 4. Galaxy…
JPMorgan to Accept Bitcoin ETFs as Collateral Globally
JPMorgan is reportedly preparing to accept bitcoin ETFs as collateral for loans globally, signaling a groundbreaking shift toward crypto integration across institutional finance and wealth management. JPMorgan Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs…
MoonPay to operate in all 50 US states after NY BitLicense approval
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…
South Korean media firm to raise $500M for Bitcoin treasury
K Wave Media announced a $500 million securities deal to fund a Bitcoin-treasury strategy, aiming to become the “Metaplanet of Korea.” South Korean entertainment company K Wave Media has entered…
Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report
Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem. Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to introduce digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors…