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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s Newlimit Raises $435 Million, Tripling Valuation to $3.1 Billion
Key Takeaways Newlimit raised a $435 million Series C led by Founders Fund, announced June 2. The round lifted the biotech’s valuation to about $3.1
Bitcoin.com Checkout Launches With Zero Merchant Fees and Auto-Settlement to Stablecoins
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjaF6Kdtvs8 With Bitcoin.com Checkout, payments go directly to the merchant’s wallet address, with no middlemen. The app supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin
Becoming a Millionaire by 30, Warren Buffett Shares His Proven Strategy – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger built Berkshire’s 1978 partnership on trust and debate. Berkshire’s 2 key bets, Coca-Cola and American Express, favored patience
COMELEC Excludes Blockchain From Proposed 2028 Election Budget
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has removed blockchain technology components and voter verification systems from its proposed budget for the 2028 general elections, cutting its
Gold Overtakes US Treasuries as Top Reserve Asset: ECB Data
Key Takeaways Gold reached 27% of official reserves, topping Treasuries at 22%. Valuation gains drove much of gold’s reserve-market lead rather than portfolio reallocations alone.
NBI, SEC Arrest SEC Director for Extortion
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), in coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arrested an SEC director for allegedly extorting funds from a
Ripple Highlights Institutional XRP Demand as CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Futures
Key Takeaways CME’s 24/7 crypto derivatives launch provides institutions with regulated access to XRP futures around the clock. Ripple Prime provides clearing and financing infrastructure
Ripple Expands D.C. Presence to Strengthen US Crypto Policy Engagement
Key Takeaways Ripple expanded its D.C. presence to deepen policy engagement in Washington. Digital asset rules could affect stablecoins, payments, treasury tools, and cross-border finance.
Stablecoin Activity Surges to 49.7x Velocity as Crypto ETF Outflows Deepen
Key Takeaways Visa data shows stablecoin velocity hit a record 49.7x as $320B in supply gains utility. Bitcoin ETFs have lost $6.6B since Oct. 2025,
Coinbase Bets on Proshares ETF as Stablecoin Reserve Standards Evolve
Key Takeaways Coinbase invested in a money market fund designed for stablecoin reserve eligibility. The GENIUS Act is increasing focus on liquidity, transparency, and redemption