Crypto Exchange Backed by Peter Thiel Confidentially Files for IPO With SEC: Report

The crypto exchange backed by tech billionaire Peter Thiel has reportedly filed for a US initial public offering (IPO) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Citing two people familiar with the matter, the Financial Times reports that in recent weeks, Bullish has confidentially filed the paperwork to start offering its shares to the public. Confidential filings enable companies to pursue their listing plans sans immediately revealing their financials to minimize public scrutiny. Bullish also attempted to go public in 2021 through a special purpose acquisition vehicle, but the…

Report: Jack Ma’s Ant Group Plots Global Stablecoin Power Grab

Jack Ma–backed Ant Group is said to be pursuing stablecoin licenses across multiple jurisdictions, including Singapore, according to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Lulu Yilun Chen. Ant Group’s Global Stablecoin Strategy Leaks As regulatory frameworks evolve at breakneck speed, traditional finance (TradFi) powerhouses are increasingly turning their attention to the expanding stablecoin arena. A recent […] Source CryptoX Portal

Over a third of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is in instituitional hands: report

Over a third of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now held by centralized treasuries, including centralized exchanges, exchange-traded funds, and governments. According to the recent Gemini and Glassnode’s Report, over 30% of Bitcoin (BTC) circulating supply is now held by just 216 centralized entities across six categories: centralized exchanges, ETFs and funds, public companies, private companies, DeFi protocols, and governments. This consolidation of Bitcoin into institutional hands coincides with its rapid price appreciation—from under $1,000 in 2015 to over $100,000 today, suggesting that major institutions now view Bitcoin as a strategic,…

Report: Bullish Exchange Files for US IPO Amid Rising Demand for Crypto Stocks

Cryptocurrency exchange Bullish has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to capitalize on increasing investor interest in digital assets during the Trump administration, according to the Financial Times. The company has submitted confidential paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission, allowing it to advance its listing plans while delaying […] Source

SEC may approve Solana ETF in coming weeks: report

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission may approve a spot Solana exchange-traded fund within the next few months, according to multiple sources cited by Blockworks.  The SEC has reportedly asked prospective Solana (SOL) ETF issuers to submit amended S-1 registration statements by next week. One source suggested an approval could arrive within three to five weeks. Two sources told Blockworks the agency will provide comments on the updated filings within 30 days. The changes focus on two key areas: how issuers plan to handle in-kind redemptions and whether staking will…

Coinbase Alum-Founded Turnkey Raises $30M Series B to Grow Engineering Team: Report

Crypto wallet infrastructure company Turnkey has raised $30 million in Series B funding led by Bain Capital Crypto, Fortune reported on Monday. Turnkey, which was co-founded by former Coinbase employees Bryce Ferguson and Jack Kearney, aims to help developers build user-friendly wallets using application programming interfaces (APIs). This can help wallets become more streamlined and easy to use, Ferguson said. “We’re moving from this world of these slow, clunky systems that were designed for buying and holding crypto to very high throughput, machine-based transactions,” he said, according to Fortune’s report.…

Report: ‘Bitcoin Family’ Ditches Hardware Wallets for Steel Seeds After Global Crypto Kidnapping Scare

According to a report from CNBC, the Taihuttu clan—better known as the ‘Bitcoin Family’—has revamped its security setup in light of a rising wave of crypto-related abductions across the globe. No More Hardware Wallets: Taihuttu Family Takes Cold Storage to Extremes Didi Taihuttu told CNBC’s MacKenzie Sigalos that his family has abandoned hardware wallets in […] Original

Report: Deutsche Bank Assesses Leveraging Stablecoin Tech or Consortium Role

Deutsche Bank AG is exploring stablecoins and tokenized deposits as large financial institutions increase digital asset investments. German Financial Giant Ponders Stablecoin Use and Token Deposits Bloomberg reports that Germany’s largest lender is evaluating stablecoin options, which could involve issuing its own token or joining an industry initiative, according to Sabih Behzad, Deutsche Bank’s head […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Jumps Following Upbeat Jobs Report

Positive jobs data put the cryptocurrency back on a positive trend after the ongoing public spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk sent markets tumbling. Strong Employment Figures Boost Bitcoin The U.S. Department of Labor published better than expected employment data on Friday morning sending both stock and crypto markets higher. […] Original

U.S. jobs report sends mixed signals, Bitcoin traders eye Fed’s next move

U.S. jobs growth in May was in line with expectations, suggesting that the Fed may keep rate cuts on schedule. Despite earlier expectations, U.S. jobs data was not the major crypto market mover this week. On Friday, June 6, U.S. hiring slowed, with employers adding 139,000 new jobs. While this figure was lower than the revised 147,000 for April, it was still slightly above the forecasted range of 125,000 to 130,000. U.S non-farm payroll monthly change, seasonally adjusted | Source: BLS At the same time, the unemployment rate remained at…