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Peter Schiff: Gold Bull Market Has Kicked Into a Higher Gear

Gold and silver are exploding as Peter Schiff spotlights surging inflation, spiking oil, and vanishing Treasury appeal, igniting a powerful rush into precious metals. Peter Schiff Calls Bullish Breakout in Gold and Silver Amid Inflation Surge and Oil Spike Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff shared a series of posts on social media platform X

JPMorgan Flags Israel-Iran Conflict as Oil Prices Spike and Investor Confidence Wavers

Middle East tensions erupting between Israel and Iran have ignited global oil markets, with JPMorgan warning investors to prepare for volatility amid surging Brent crude prices. JPMorgan Links Israel-Iran Tensions to Oil Shock, Urges Investors to Brace for Volatility A fresh round of geopolitical unrest in the Middle East stirred financial markets, JPMorgan Private Bank’s

Coinbase Rallies Behind 2 Landmark Crypto Bills—52M US Owners Await Congress

Coinbase’s CEO is driving urgent action behind two landmark crypto bills that promise regulatory clarity, investor protection, and explosive growth for America’s digital asset future. Coinbase Urges Legislative Action on 2 Crypto Bills: ’52 Million American Crypto Owners Are Counting on It’ Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) renewed its call for Congress to establish clear

Trump Media Announces SEC Declares Bitcoin Treasury Filing Effective

Trump Media is unleashing a groundbreaking bitcoin treasury arsenal with SEC clearance, fueling an aggressive multi-billion-dollar expansion across fintech, media, and decentralized finance dominance. Trump Media’s Bitcoin Treasury Deal Turns Real as SEC Declares Filing Effective Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) announced June 13 that the U.S. Securities and Exchange

Bitcoin Layer 2: Statechains

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Bitcoin Layer 2: Statechains
The second article in the Bitcoin Layer 2 series. This article covers Statechains, originally designed by Ruben Somsen, and implemented by CommerceBlock.
This post Bitcoin Layer 2: Statechains first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation?

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Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation?
A strategic Bitcoin reserve is a step in the right direction for Pakistan, but only mass adoption will truly unlock the immense potential Bitcoin can offer.
This post Pakistan’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A Step Toward Orange-Pilling a Nation? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Ghaffar Hussain.

The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum

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The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum
Stories of courage and repression, and the tools defending civil liberties at the 17th Annual Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway.
This post The 30,000-Foot View of the Oslo Freedom Forum first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Zac Guignard.

FSB Chief: Crypto Nears Tipping Point in Financial System Integration

Global financial stability faces a pivotal moment as crypto’s deepening ties with traditional finance drive urgent calls for regulatory overhaul. FSB Chair Warns of Crypto’s Systemic Risk, Demands Swift Global Action Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Klaas Knot sounded a warning on the expanding systemic implications of crypto assets during a keynote address at a

Bitcoin Plummets Below $104K as Tehran Airstrikes Send Shockwaves Through Markets

Bitcoin dipped below $104,000 on Wednesday, reaching an intraday low of $103,362 following reports of airstrikes in Tehran that unsettled global markets and triggered risk‑off sentiment. The cryptocurrency slid approximately 4.1% in the latest session, mirroring investor caution amid escalating Middle East tensions. In contrast, gold surged to $3,410 an ounce, up about 0.6% over

Bitcoin Will Replace Gold And Go To $1,000,000, Says Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz

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Bitcoin Will Replace Gold And Go To $1,000,000, Says Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz
Mike Novogratz, in an interview with CNBC, said “there have been more Bitcoins lost than will be mined for the rest of eternity.”
This post Bitcoin Will Replace Gold And Go To $1,000,000, Says Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, Offering up to 4% BTC Back on Everything

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Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, Offering up to 4% BTC Back on Everything
Coinbase is launching its first-ever branded credit card in partnership with American Express, set to roll out this fall. Called the Coinbase One Card, it will be available only to U.S. members of Coinbase One, the platform’s monthly subscription service. The card will offer 2% to 4% back in Bitcoin on everyday purchases, along with
This post Coinbase Announces Bitcoin Rewards Credit Card, Offering up to 4% BTC Back on Everything first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

France’s The Blockchain Group Secures €9.7 Million More For Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

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France’s The Blockchain Group Secures €9.7 Million More For Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
Adam Back, TOBAM and Ludovic Chechin-Laurans back ALTBG with €9.7 million in equity and convertible bonds.
This post France’s The Blockchain Group Secures €9.7 Million More For Its Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Gamestop’s $1.75B Convertible Note Sale Triggers Bitcoin Purchase Speculation

Gamestop Corp. announced plans for a $1.75 billion private offering of convertible notes on June 11, sparking widespread speculation across social media that a portion of the capital could fund additional bitcoin purchases. Gamestop’s Convertible Raise Kicks off Bitcoin Chatter The Grapevine, Texas-based retailer disclosed its intent to issue 0.00% Convertible Senior Notes due in

SEC Commissioner Rejects DeFi Overreach, Defends Core US Principles

Decentralized finance took center stage in Washington as the SEC’s latest policy roundtable spotlighted code-driven innovation, individual empowerment, and freedom from centralized financial control. DeFi Embodies US Values, SEC Commissioner Argues Amid Regulatory Debate U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the audience on June 9 during the final session of the

Robert Kiyosaki Is Buying Bitcoin Today as He Writes a New Book

Robert Kiyosaki just supercharged bullish sentiment by buying more bitcoin today, signaling urgency as economic chaos deepens and hard assets become the ultimate safe haven. Robert Kiyosaki Buys More Bitcoin Today as US Economy Wobbles and Central Banks Lose Control Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once

Bitdeer Mined 196 Bitcoin Worth Over $21 Million In May

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Bitdeer Mined 196 Bitcoin Worth Over $21 Million In May
Bitdeer Technologies Group, a global leader in Bitcoin mining and infrastructure, has released its unaudited operational update for May 2025, highlighting robust expansion in hashrate capacity, ongoing infrastructure development, and an entrance into AI services.  “In May 2025, we continued to deploy our SEALMINER mining rigs to our sites in Texas, U.S., Norway, and Bhutan,
This post Bitdeer Mined 196 Bitcoin Worth Over $21 Million In May first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Skull, $5 million; Banana, $6 million; Freedom, Priceless

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Skull, $5 million; Banana, $6 million; Freedom, Priceless
Freedom. Decentralization. Unity.
And without a certificate of authenticity, all Justin Sun gifted Ross Ulbricht was a 1/1 print of the original art.
This post Skull, $5 million; Banana, $6 million; Freedom, Priceless first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Tommy Marcheschi.

US Lawmaker Demands SEC Release Documents on ETH Security Status

U.S. lawmaker pressures SEC to release internal documents on ethereum’s security status, citing regulatory inconsistency and need for public transparency. US Lawmaker Presses SEC for Transparency on Ethereum’s Security Designation U.S. Representative William Timmons (R-SC) has written to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins, requesting specific documents related to the SEC’s historical

Bitwise CEO: Bitcoin Hits No-Sell Zone Above $130K-$150K

Bitwise’s CEO makes a bold prediction: bitcoin holders will stop selling once the crypto hits the $130K-$150K range, potentially sparking unprecedented price surges. Bitwise’s CEO Declares: No One is Going to Sell Their Bitcoin Above This Price Level Bitwise Asset Management CEO Hunter Horsley shared his expectation on social media platform X on June 10

XRP Ledger Powers Guggenheim’s Real-World Asset Tokenization

The XRP Ledger is now home to a groundbreaking new offering: Digital Commercial Paper (DCP). This innovative fixed-income asset is fully backed by U.S. Treasuries and carries a top-tier Prime-1 rating from Moody’s. Ripple Highlights XRP Ledger’s Role as Guggenheim Modernizes Commercial Paper Issuance Ripple announced on June 10 that Guggenheim Treasury Services, a subsidiary

Michael Saylor: The Bear Market Is Not Coming Back And Bitcoin Is Going To $1 Million

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Michael Saylor: The Bear Market Is Not Coming Back And Bitcoin Is Going To $1 Million
In a Bloomberg interview, Strategy CEO Michael Saylor announces that Bitcoin is not going to zero, it is going to $1 million.
This post Michael Saylor: The Bear Market Is Not Coming Back And Bitcoin Is Going To $1 Million first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitwise Debuts First Ever GameStop Covered Call ETF

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Bitwise Debuts First Ever GameStop Covered Call ETF
Today, Bitwise Asset Management announced the launch of the Bitwise GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME), the first-ever covered call ETF centered around GameStop (GME). The fund arrives at a moment where GameStop recently made headlines for its $500 million Bitcoin treasury strategy. Led by Bitwise’s Head of Alpha Strategies Jeff Park, IGME is the
This post Bitwise Debuts First Ever GameStop Covered Call ETF first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Ray Dalio Warns US Collapse Near as Debt and Discord Intensify

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio warns the U.S. is nearing a catastrophic breaking point, as spiraling debt, social division, and fiscal dysfunction mirror pre-civil war historical collapse. Ray Dalio Predicts US Breakdown as Debt Soars and Unity Cracks Billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio shared a lengthy post on social media platform X on June 9,

Robert Mitchnick Discusses BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF IBIT Success On Bloomberg

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Robert Mitchnick Discusses BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF IBIT Success On Bloomberg
BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, Robert Mitchnick, explains the key factors driving the surge in Bitcoin ETFs.
This post Robert Mitchnick Discusses BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF IBIT Success On Bloomberg first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

KULR Technology Group Announces $300 Million ATM Offering To Invest in Their Bitcoin Treasury

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KULR Technology Group Announces $300 Million ATM Offering To Invest in Their Bitcoin Treasury
KULR entered a $300 million ATM offering to fund its Bitcoin treasury reserve, with Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC.
This post KULR Technology Group Announces $300 Million ATM Offering To Invest in Their Bitcoin Treasury first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust Shatters ETF Growth Record, Surpassing $70 Billion in Just 341 Days

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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust Shatters ETF Growth Record, Surpassing $70 Billion in Just 341 Days
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has officially made history. The Bitcoin ETF surged past $70 billion in assets under management (AUM), reaching the milestone in just 341 trading days. This achievement makes IBIT the fastest ETF to ever hit that threshold.  To put that into perspective, the previous record-holder—SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)—took 1,691 days to
This post BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust Shatters ETF Growth Record, Surpassing $70 Billion in Just 341 Days first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

XRP Added to Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index

XRP blasts into the Nasdaq Crypto US Settlement Price Index, marking a monumental step toward institutional adoption and setting the stage for unprecedented market expansion. XRP Included in Nasdaq Index Redesign On June 6, the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF submitted an update to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), detailing a revision

Michael Saylor on $13M Bitcoin Forecast: ‘I’m Getting More Bullish’

Michael Saylor is ultra bullish on bitcoin as institutional adoption explodes, supply tightens, and regulatory clarity fuels his bold 30% annual growth forecast for two decades. Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Outlook: ‘I’m Very Bullish’ Michael Saylor, executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), which now operates under the name Strategy, expressed during a June

Cetus Protocol Relaunches After $220M Hack, Restores Liquidity

Cetus Protocol has relaunched just two weeks after a significant hack that compromised its concentrated liquidity market maker pools. Normal Users’ LP Functions to Resume Cetus Protocol, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) and concentrated liquidity market maker (CLMM) on the Sui and Aptos blockchains, has relaunched just two weeks after a sophisticated hack severely impacted

Tim Draper: $250K Bitcoin Coming in 2025, May Go ‘Infinite’ Against Dollar

Bitcoin is primed for a breakout as Tim Draper reaffirms his bold $250K target, citing accelerating institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and powerful blockchain innovations. Tim Draper Reaffirms $250K Bitcoin Target Amid Institutional Surge and Regulatory Clarity Venture capitalist Tim Draper reiterated his long-held price target for bitcoin on social media platform X on June 4,

Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas: Here’s What Went Down 

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Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas: Here’s What Went Down 
My name is Jenna Montgomery, and maybe you’ve read some of my news articles here before, or seen me on the Bitcoin Magazine TikTok. But today, I wanted to switch it up and give you an inside look at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas through my eyes as an intern, hired just one
This post Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas: Here’s What Went Down  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

TakeOver Successfully Hosts Second Annual BitGala Celebrating Bitcoin in Las Vegas

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TakeOver Successfully Hosts Second Annual BitGala Celebrating Bitcoin in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV, May 26, 2025 – TakeOver, Magic Eden, Spark, and Stacks successfully hosted their second annual BitGala on May 26th at the Wynn in Las Vegas. The celebration brought together over 200 Bitcoin industry leaders and community members for an evening dedicated to celebrating Bitcoin.  The BitGala was designed as a curated gathering
This post TakeOver Successfully Hosts Second Annual BitGala Celebrating Bitcoin in Las Vegas first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by TakeOver.

Gemini Files Draft With The SEC For Proposed IPO

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Gemini Files Draft With The SEC For Proposed IPO
Gemini has confidentially filed a draft registration statement with SEC for a proposed IPO of its Class A common stock.
This post Gemini Files Draft With The SEC For Proposed IPO first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Standard Chartered Issues Warning on Bitcoin Treasury Companies

Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor has inspired dozens of copycats with his bitcoin treasury approach. But Standard Chartered warns of dire consequences to imitators if the cryptocurrency’s price collapses. Standard Chartered Flags Risks for Bitcoin Corporate Treasuries What could possibly go wrong when more than a hundred public companies start hoarding bitcoin (BTC) on their balance

Tether’s CEO: Stablecoins Are Key to Financial Transformation in Africa

Tether has made a strategic investment in a pan-African blockchain financial solutions provider to enhance cross-border payments and global liquidity for African businesses. Stablecoins: The Heartbeat of Financial Transformation Stablecoin issuer Tether announced June 5 that it had made a strategic investment in Shiga, a pan-African blockchain-based financial solutions provider. This collaboration is expected to

Bitcoin vs Stablecoins: Bitcoin is an Unreplicable Lifeline in Authoritarian Regimes

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Bitcoin vs Stablecoins: Bitcoin is an Unreplicable Lifeline in Authoritarian Regimes
Bitcoin operates beyond any government’s grasp. Its value isn’t in replacing stablecoins — it’s in doing what they fundamentally cannot do.
This post Bitcoin vs Stablecoins: Bitcoin is an Unreplicable Lifeline in Authoritarian Regimes first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Daniel Batten.

Bitcoin Life Insurer, Meanwhile, Becomes First Company to Publish Audited Financials Denominated in Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Life Insurer, Meanwhile, Becomes First Company to Publish Audited Financials Denominated in Bitcoin
Meanwhile Insurance Bitcoin (Bermuda) Limited (“Meanwhile”) announced it has become the first company in the world to release externally audited financial statements denominated entirely in Bitcoin. According to the announcement, the company reported 220.4 BTC in assets and 25.29 BTC in net income for 2024, a 300% year over year increase. “We’ve just made history
This post Bitcoin Life Insurer, Meanwhile, Becomes First Company to Publish Audited Financials Denominated in Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Grayscale: Bitcoin Demand Explodes as $5T Deficit Projection Fuels Fiat Doubt

Institutional bitcoin demand is exploding as fiscal alarm bells ring louder, with major firms racing to secure digital assets amid mounting debt, sovereign downgrades, and fiat distrust. Bitcoin Demand Soars With Grayscale Citing Institutional Panic Over Fiat Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments published its May 2025 market report on June 2, detailing how escalating U.S.

Support The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) To Protect Noncustodial Services

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Support The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) To Protect Noncustodial Services
Call your local elected officials and tell them to support the BRCA, which protects developers of noncustodial technology as well as a variety of services that preserve privacy and make it easier to scale Bitcoin.
This post Support The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA) To Protect Noncustodial Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Bitcoin Layer 2: The Key To Scaling Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Layer 2: The Key To Scaling Bitcoin
Bitcoin and other blockchains are robust and decentralized systems, but they do not scale. In order to make them work, a layered approach is necessary.
This post Bitcoin Layer 2: The Key To Scaling Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.

Regulatory Chaos: SEC Commissioner Questions Conflicting Crypto Rules

Regulatory mayhem erupts as the SEC sends conflicting signals on crypto, fueling uncertainty over the future of digital asset oversight. SEC Commissioner Slams Agency’s Mixed Signals on Crypto Assets, Warns of Regulatory Chaos U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw issued a sharply worded statement on May 31 criticizing what she sees

Ripple USD Approved in Dubai as RLUSD Signals Crypto Expansion

Ripple USD rockets ahead as RLUSD secures approval in Dubai’s financial free zone, unleashing enterprise adoption and supercharging Ripple’s dominance in the UAE’s digital asset revolution. Ripple Advances in UAE With RLUSD Approval Ripple announced on June 3 that its enterprise-focused stablecoin, RLUSD, has received regulatory clearance to operate within Dubai’s key financial free zone,