$50 Million Gamble or Genius Move? Eyenovia’s Big Blockchain Bet

Eyenovia, a Nasdaq-listed ophthalmic technology company, announced on June 17 a $50 million private placement to acquire the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain. Eyenovia to Rebrand as Hyperion DeFi Nasdaq-listed Eyenovia, an ophthalmic technology company, announced June 17 a strategic shift into the digital asset space with a $50 million private placement. The financing … Read more

Bitmex Co-Founder Arthur Hayes Has a Stark Prediction for ‘Circle Copycat’ Stocks

Circle’s stock (NYSE: CRCL) reached an all-time high of $165.60 on June 16 before closing at just above $151, marking a more than 500% increase since its Nasdaq debut. Arthur Hayes, founder of Bitmex, cautions that Circle’s remarkable performance may be difficult to replicate. Growing Investor Interest in Stablecoins On June 16, stablecoin issuer Circle’s … Read more

Bybit Launches TradFi Integration, Offering Gold, Forex, Stocks, and Crypto in One App

Bybit has launched Bybit TradFi, becoming the first major crypto exchange to offer access to traditional assets, including stocks, forex, and gold, within its platform, marking a new chapter in unified digital and traditional trading. TradFi App to Bridge Crypto and Traditional Markets for Bybit Users Bybit has unveiled Bybit TradFi, a major product expansion … Read more

$46M Bitcoin Donation Pushes Czech Government to the Brink

A bitcoin donation of over $46 million from convicted criminal Tomáš Jiřikovský to the Czech Ministry of Justice has sparked a crisis in the coalition government, leading to a no-confidence vote initiated by opposition parties on June 17. Government Accused of Underworld Ties A controversial bitcoin donation has plunged the Czech coalition government into crisis, … Read more

Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Act, Sends Bill to House for Consideration

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Stablecoin Act on June 17, 2025, marking a major step toward federal regulation of stablecoins. GENIUS Act Clears Senate, STABLE Act Clash Looms in House The bill—formally titled the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act—establishes a framework for issuing and regulating stablecoins, digital assets pegged to … Read more

Fold Announces $250M Equity Deal to Bolster Bitcoin Treasury

On Tuesday, Fold disclosed it has secured access to up to $250 million through an equity purchase facility intended primarily to acquire more bitcoin for its corporate reserves. Fold Gains Option to Raise $250M, Primarily for Bitcoin Buys The publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, Fold Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLD), announced the agreement Tuesday. Under … Read more

Warning: Blackrock Could Orchestrate Institutional Bitcoin Takeover

Vlad Costea, host of the Bitcoin Takeover podcast, has warned of a potential scenario in which institutions like Blackrock might orchestrate a takeover by forking bitcoin and using its current ticker, BTC, to create legitimacy around it. Is a Blackrock-Led Takeover of Bitcoin Possible? Vlad Costea Believes So Not all bitcoiners are satisfied with the … Read more

Davis Commodities Bets on Bitcoin in $30 Million Digital Assets Strategy

Davis Commodities is pivoting into digital finance with a $30 million initiative, blending bitcoin reserves and real-world asset tokenization to modernize the global agricultural trading industry. Agricultural Giant Davis Commodities Unveils Digital Finance Push With $30 Million Bitcoin and Tokenization Strategy Davis Commodities Limited (Nasdaq: DTCK), a Singapore-based leader in agricultural commodities trading, has announced … Read more

Bitcoin Knots Now Powers 12% of the Network in Defiant Push Against Core

Recent data shows that Bitcoin Knots now powers more than 12% of the 21,908 public Bitcoin nodes. The growing preference for Knots stems largely from debates surrounding Bitcoin Core’s development, particularly proposed adjustments to the OP_RETURN function and its data capacity. 12% and Climbing Data from Coin Dance shows a steady rise in Bitcoin Knots … Read more