Trump’s Truth Social files for dual Bitcoin and Ether ETF

US President Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, filed an S-1 form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Bitcoin and Ether. Filed on Monday, the S-1 form proposes the issuance and trading of Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, sponsored by the asset management firm…

El Salvador Buys 240 Bitcoin Despite IMF Non-Accumulation Agreement

El Salvador, the world’s first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has continued buying the cryptocurrency despite a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that included provisions discouraging further accumulation. The government’s treasury wallet currently holds 6,209 Bitcoin (BTC), having added 240 BTC since Dec. 19, 2024, after the IMF…

XRP Price Targets 40% Breakout as SEC, Ripple File Joint Motion.

Key points: XRP’s (XRP) price is up 2% on June 16 to reach an intraday high of $2.20, mirroring similar upside moves elsewhere in the cryptocurrency market. Traders pushed the price higher despite deepening geopolitical tensions in the Middle East as optimism surrounding the conclusion of the SEC vs. Ripple lawsuit and favorable chart technicals…

Token Unlock Strategies Used by Top Crypto VCs

Key takeaways Token unlocks release previously locked tokens into circulation, often leading to increased volatility and price drops. Vesting schedules (cliff + linear release) aim to align early stakeholders’ incentives with long-term project success. VCs use advanced strategies such as OTC deals, staggered sales and derivatives to exit profitably and avoid crashing the market. Market…

Strategy Buys 10.1K Bitcoin Amid Israel-Iran Escalation

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, disclosed its latest BTC purchases made last week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Strategy acquired 10,100 Bitcoin (BTC) for $1 billion during the week ending June 15, the company officially announced on June 16. The purchases were made at an average price…

Bitget and UNICEF team up to bring blockchain education to 300,000 girls

Crypto exchange Bitget signed a three-year partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Luxembourg to advance digital skills and blockchain literacy among young people, according to a Monday announcement. The agreement brings Bitget into the Game Changers Coalition led by UNICEF’s Office of Innovation. The initiative aims to reach 300,000 participants — including adolescent…

Metaplanet Overtakes Coinbase to Become the Ninth-Largest Publicly Traded BTC Holder

Metaplanet (3350), the Japanese company that’s committed to buying bitcoin , boosted its holdings to 10,000 BTC, overtaking crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) to now own the ninth-largest stash among publicly traded companies. The Tokyo based company bought 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million at an average price of $105,435 per bitcoin, CEO Simon Gerovich posted on…

Ethereum whales, sharks keep buying up ETH as retail cashes out

Major Ethereum holders have been scooping up Ether (ETH) over the past month as the cryptocurrency chopped sideways, while retail investors have been cashing out. Ethereum wallets holding between 1,000 ETH (whales) and 100,000 ETH (sharks) have added a net total of 1.49 million ETH (worth $3.79 billion) over the last 30 days, increasing their…

Bitcoin may fix Apple Stock Buybacks: Saylor

Bitcoin exposure may provide a lucrative financial opportunity for Apple’s stock buyback program, according to Strategy’s Michael Saylor. Saylor’s proposition follows a Bitcoin (BTC) rally of over 11% since the beginning of 2025, which outperformed the 18% decline of Apple shares during the same period. Illustrating a growing corporate shift, increasingly more traditional companies are…

ETH Price Gains Driven By ETH Inflows, Network Growth

Key takeaways: ETH’s price gains are driven by an uptick in network activity and robust spot ETF inflows. Data suggests $2,800 will remain a difficult hurdle for ETH to overcome. Ether (ETH) has traded within a relatively narrow range between $2,370 and $2,770 since May 10, yet several indicators suggest potential for upward movement. Ethereum…