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Gemini confidentially filed a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of Class A common stock, according to a June 6 statement.  The exchange controlled by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss stated that the share count and price range will be determined once regulators complete their review and market conditions permit a...
Polymarket, the decentralized prediction platform known for its election forecasting accuracy, has been named the official prediction market partner of X, the social media company owned by Elon Musk. The partnership, announced on June 6, signals a growing role for markets in shaping public understanding of news, politics, and real-world outcomes. Polymarket celebrated the partnership in a post on...
Yuga Labs has proposed dissolving the ApeCoin DAO and replacing it with a new governing body, ApeCo. This would mark a decisive shift in the management structure of one of Web3’s most recognizable token communities. Filed as an AIP proposal on June 5, the plan would sunset the DAO and transfer all major assets, including treasury funds, IP rights, smart contracts, and administrative operations,...
Institutional allocations to spot Bitcoin ETFs declined for the first time since their introduction, according to Q1 2025 13F filings. However, corporate Bitcoin ownership shows little sign of declining overall. The data marks a shift from the strong initial inflows that followed the funds’ January 2024 launch, as hedge funds reduced exposure and the futures-based arbitrage trade that initially...
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has proposed lifting its longstanding ban on crypto exchange-traded notes for retail investors, opening the door for broader access to regulated crypto exposure through public investment exchanges. The move, announced June 6, forms part of a broader regulatory push to bolster market competitiveness and reduce barriers for financial firms. Retail investors...
Metaplanet has launched what it calls Asia’s largest equity raise dedicated to Bitcoin. According to CEO Simon Gerovich, the company is issuing 555 million shares through moving strike warrants in a ¥770.9 billion ($5.4 billion) capital raise. The firm has also acquired 1,088 BTC for ¥16.9 billion ($117.5 million), increasing its on-chain holdings to 8,888 BTC and positioning itself among the...
Maple Finance has deployed its liquid yield-bearing stablecoin, syrupUSDC, on the Solana network using Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol, introducing new capital strategies and institutional lending primitives into one of crypto’s most liquid ecosystems. Maple’s native SYRUP token jumped 8% on the launch news, holding a market cap of nearly $420 million. The integration allows...
Quantum security concerns continue to ripple through digital asset markets following BlackRock’s recent warning about cryptographic vulnerabilities in Bitcoin and Ethereum, driving renewed attention to quantum-resistant infrastructure. Quantum Resistant Ledger (QRL), one of the few blockchain networks purpose-built for a post-quantum future, has seen its native token rise over 33% in the past...
Aave has launched Umbrella, a fully on-chain staking-based risk management system designed to replace its legacy Safety Module with a more automated and capital-efficient framework. Built by BGD Labs and ratified by Aave governance, Umbrella allows users to stake interest-bearing aTokens, such as aUSDC, aWETH, and GHO, to provide real-time, automated coverage for bad debt across the Aave Protocol...