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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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
Spanish coffee chain Vanadi Coffee is planning a bold shift as it seeks to transform from a struggling hospitality brand into a Bitcoin-centric holding firm. According to a report by Europa Press, the company is proposing a €1 billion (around $1.13 billion) allocation into Bitcoin as part of a broader financial overhaul. The announcement has
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NYSE Arca has submitted a Form 19b-4 filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to list the Truth Social Bitcoin ETF, a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) associated with Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG). The move represents TMTG’s latest foray into the cryptocurrency sector, aligning with President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto
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A growing number of public companies are buying Bitcoin (BTC) for their balance sheets, but many could be exposed to significant losses if prices drop, according to a new Standard Chartered report shared with CryptoSlate. The bank’s research, authored by head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick, highlighted that 61 companies now hold Bitcoin in
Strategy revealed on June 2 that it will offer 2.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, branded “STRD,” to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC). The STRD security carries a $100 initial liquidation preference and pays non-cumulative cash dividends at 10% a year when Strategy’s board declares them. Strategy intends to use
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Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has revised its IPO filing to reflect stronger-than-expected investor demand, according to a June 2 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The updated filing shows Circle now plans to issue 32 million Class A shares, up from the previously announced 24 million. It also raised
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Two heavyweight Bitcoin holders, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Metaplanet, have seized the latest market correction as a buying opportunity. As Bitcoin briefly fell near $103,000 towards the end of May, both companies bolstered their reserves with a combined purchase of nearly 2,000 BTC worth close to $200 million. Strategy buys 705 BTC Strategy disclosed on
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IG Group will allow retail investors in the United Kingdom to trade 38 cryptocurrencies on its multi-asset platform from Tuesday, June 3, becoming the first London-listed broker to offer spot tokens. The firm’s integration relies on a partnership with digital-asset exchange Uphold, which will provide custody and execution services. The Financial Services Compensation Scheme does
Brazilian company Méliuz shares traded 7% lower at R$8.20 on May 30 amid the company’s announcement of a primary share sale that could raise roughly $26 million to expand its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury. The cashback and financial services firm filed to issue 17,006,803 new ordinary shares through Brazil’s fast-track “automatic” registration channel for professional investors.
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