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Rethinking Bitcoin Allocation Could Optimize Portfolio Risk and Return

Rethinking Bitcoin Allocation Could Optimize Portfolio Risk and Return

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s volatility is often the reason traditional investors hesitate to integrate it into long-term portfolio strategies. Yet Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, argues that Bitcoin’s inclusion doesn’t have to mean embracing higher risk. Instead, Hougan suggests a shift […]

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Moroccan police arrests suspect behind recent crypto-related kidnappings in France

Moroccan police arrests suspect behind recent crypto-related kidnappings in France

Moroccan police have arrested a dual-national French-Moroccan man wanted for an alleged connection with a series of kidnappings in France that targetted individuals with crypto holdings, Reuters reported on June 4, citing a source familiar with the case. According to the source, Moroccan police identified the man as Bajjou Badiss Mohamed AmiDe, who is 24

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Systemic risk on the rise as leverage interdependencies tighten between CeFi, DeFi and crypto treasuries

Systemic risk on the rise as leverage interdependencies tighten between CeFi, DeFi and crypto treasuries

Interconnections between centralized and decentralized crypto lending are heightening systemic risk, Galaxy Digital’s research arm said in a June 4 report on first-quarter borrowing data. The report estimated that as of March 31, over $39 billion in crypto-collateralized debt was outstanding across decentralized lending apps, centralized lenders, and crypto-backed stablecoin issuers. DeFi protocols accounted for

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Ethereum Foundation unveils comprehensive treasury plan to balance capital and privacy commitments

Ethereum Foundation unveils comprehensive treasury plan to balance capital and privacy commitments

Ethereum Foundation has released a sweeping update to its treasury management strategy, signaling a more mature, structured approach to capital allocation amid ETH’s growing global influence and rising institutional scrutiny. The new framework, published on June 4, outlines how the foundation will manage reserves, deploy capital in DeFi protocols, and assess privacy standards, while maintaining

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Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions

Brazil’s central bank plans to use CBDC data to guide interest rate decisions

Brazil’s Central Bank plans to treat transaction data from its central bank digital currency (CBDC) infrastructure, called Drex, as a direct input for setting the country’s interest rate benchmark. Central bank executive Henrique Videira said on June 4 at the Token Nation conference in São Paulo that every payment and asset transfer recorded on Drex’s

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Circle set to exceed IPO expectations after overwhelming investor demand

Circle set to exceed IPO expectations after overwhelming investor demand

Circle is poised to price its initial public offering above its marketed range after receiving investor orders for more than 25x the number of shares available, Bloomberg reported on June 4, citing people familiar with the matter. The stablecoin issuer and its backers are offering 32 million shares at a price range of $27 to

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US-based ETFs offering staking set for growth despite some regulatory, macro tailwinds

US-based ETFs offering staking set for growth despite some regulatory, macro tailwinds

Upcoming exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that integrate staking yields stand to benefit significantly as US lawmakers and regulators clarify the legal status of on-chain rewards, according to a June 3 report. The report noted points to two parallel policy moves. First, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed on May 29 that staking does not

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JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations

JPMorgan to accept Bitcoin ETFs as loan collateral, consider digital holdings in evaluations

JPMorgan is set to begin accepting Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds as collateral for loans, Bloomberg News reported on June 4. The lender also plans to consider digital asset holdings when evaluating a client’s net worth and liquid assets, placing crypto alongside traditional categories such as equities, vehicles, and fine art when assessing lending eligibility. The

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WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

WazirX relocates to Panama after Singapore court blocks restructuring efforts

Crypto exchange WazirX suffered a major legal blow after the Singapore High Court rejected its restructuring proposal to relaunch operations following a $230 million hack in July 2024. On June 4, WazirX announced that its request for court approval had been denied, saying: “The Honourable Singapore High Court issued an order declining to approve our

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The Untold Story, According To Don Jr.

The Untold Story, According To Don Jr.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure US President Donald Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., says his family turned to Bitcoin and crypto after facing banking roadblocks. According to a recent CNBC Squawk Box interview, the Trump Organization suddenly found it hard to borrow money once political winds

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