Day: June 13, 2025

New ETF Applications May Signal ‘Altcoin Summer’

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Regulatory optimism in the US has led to at least 31 altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission in the first half of 2025. The SEC has approved futures and spot ETFs for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), but past attempts to list altcoin-related instruments have withered on the vine. Now, renewed optimism after the 2024 elections has led to several new applications that are expected to be approved. The list includes filings from familiar names such as VanEck, which applied to list ETFs in…

Blockchain Is The Missing Trust Layer In Sports Analytics

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Opinion by: Tristan Thompson, chief content officer and lead advisor, TracyAI In sports, data shapes nearly every decision, from trade deals and scouting reports to fantasy leagues and fan debates. In 2025, however, the systems that collect and distribute that data are broken. Stats are often inconsistent, delayed or siloed behind closed APIs.  The result? Athletes don’t own their performance data. Fans don’t trust what they see. And billions of dollars ride on numbers that can’t always be verified in real time. Blockchain can fix that. Not by turning every…

Brazil’s Meliuz Plans to Raise $32.4M to Expand BTC Treasury Strategy

Brazilian fintech firm Meliuz (CASH3) plans to raise R180.08 million ($32.4 million) through an equity offering, according to a filing. The funding is earmarked specifically for the purchase of bitcoin, aligning with the company’s recent strategic shift to incorporate bitcoin into its balance sheet. The offering, priced at R7.06 ($1.27) per share, was about 5% less than Meliuz’s closing price of R7.43 on Thursday. The stock has fallen more than 5% in today’s trading. BTG Pactual served as the book-runner for the deal, according to the filing. Earlier this year,…

Gold Climbs, Oil Surges, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide Amid Israel-Iran Conflict 

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On Thursday, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear installations, dramatically heightening geopolitical friction across the Middle East. In response, major U.S. equity indices plunged on Friday. At the same time, gold has climbed 1.61% per ounce, while crude oil barrel prices vaulted over 5%. Dow Dives, Bitcoin Drops, Oil Erupts: Fallout From Israeli […] Original

Bitcoin is oversold after Israeli strike on Iran: analyst

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Analysts believe that Bitcoin will likely rebound after a notable drop due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The threat of a regional war in the Middle East is escalating, and crypto markets are feeling the pressure. On Friday, June 13, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped nearly 5% to a daily low of $102,822, as Israel’s early-morning strike on Iran created risk-off sentiment in the market. While Bitcoin declined on rising tensions, crude oil surged as much as 14%, a typical trend during Middle East crises. Gold also climbed 1.74% to…

$750M Bitcoin Bomb Dropping: Anthony Pompliano at the Helm

Key Notes ProCapBTC aims to raise $750M via equity and convertible debt. The deal involves a merger with SPAC Columbus Circle Capital 1, backed by Cohen & Company. Pompliano continues to push Bitcoin as a sovereign reserve asset. American crypto entrepreneur and investor, Anthony Pompliano, is reportedly preparing to launch a new Bitcoin BTC $104 746 24h volatility: 2.3% Market cap: $2.08 T Vol. 24h: $52.05 B investment vehicle with a fundraising target of $750 million.  According to Financial Times, Pompliano is in talks to lead ProCapBTC, a Bitcoin-focused Special…

Daily Timeframe Says XRP Price Is On The Verge Of Breakout

Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The XRP price could be preparing for its biggest rally yet, as a crypto analyst now points to a potential breakout that could send this altcoin soaring. After weeks of stabilization and momentum building, XRP is…

What’s Driving Bitcoin to New Records?

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Billionaire Michael Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd., says the Trump administration’s embrace of Bitcoin is driving the cryptocurrency higher. He speaks on “Bloomberg Open Interest.” ——– More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video? Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any videos from Bloomberg Markets & Finance: Visit for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more. Connect with Bloomberg Television on: X: Facebook: Instagram: Connect with Bloomberg Business on: X: Facebook: Instagram:…

Anthony Pompliano plots $750m Bitcoin buy via SPAC merger: report

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Anthony Pompliano, one of crypto’s most recognizable names, is reportedly preparing to take the helm of a new public company with a singular mission: buying Bitcoin. Pompliano, known for his influential podcast and massive following on X, is expected to become CEO of ProCapBTC, a new entity planning to raise $750 million to purchase Bitcoin (BTC) directly.  The company aims to go public through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital 1, a special purpose acquisition company backed by investment firm Cohen & Company, according to Financial Times reporting.  The deal…

SharpLink Buys 176K Ether For $463 Million

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Sports betting platform SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 Ether for $463 million, becoming the world’s largest publicly traded holder of ETH. In a Friday announcement, the Nasdaq-listed company said the Ether (ETH) acquisition was funded through a combination of private placement and at-the-market equity sales, including $79 million raised since May 30. The average acquisition price came in at $2,626 per coin. The company said over 95% of its ETH is now deployed in staking and liquid staking platforms, earning yield while contributing to Ethereum’s network security. “This is a…