Israel Launches New Air Strike on Iran’s Center
According to CCTV International Times, the Israeli Air Force launched a new air strike on Iran’s center on the afternoon of June 16. This attack increased tensions in the region and triggered concerns that the conflict could escalate.
Israel had previously stated that the operations could last between several days and two weeks.
Strategy Purchased $1.05 Billion Worth of Bitcoin in One Week
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased a total of 10,100 BTC at an average price of $104,080 between June 9 and June 15. Following this purchase, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 592,100 BTC, with a total cost of $41.84 billion. Since the beginning of 2025, BTC returns have stood at 19.1%.
EU Ready to Accept US 10% Tariff on EU Products
According to a report by Handelsblatt, the European Union is ready to conditionally accept the US’s 10% fixed customs tariff on all EU-origin products in order to prevent higher alternative tariffs. The EU side also appears willing to take steps to reduce tariffs and technical barriers for US automobile manufacturers.
Truth Social Submits Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF Applications to SEC
Trump’s social media platform Truth Social has officially applied to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs.
TRON Plans to Establish MSTR-Like Company with Eric Trump
According to market sources, TRON is not content with just listing on an exchange and is planning to establish a new company similar to MicroStrategy (MSTR) with Eric Trump. The core strategy of the new entity will be to purchase TRON (TRX) assets and hold them as reserves.
Financial Times: TRON Plans IPO After U.S. Investigation Into Its Founder Is Suspended
According to a report by the Financial Times, TRON has reconsidered its initial public offering (IPO) application following the suspension of the U.S. investigation into its founder. This development signals that TRON may adopt a growth strategy more aligned with U.S. regulatory frameworks.
Trump Mobile Unveiled
The Trump Organization has launched a new smartphone model called “Trump Mobile,” which will be manufactured in the US. The device’s specifications have not yet been disclosed, but it is expected to be integrated with Trump’s election campaign and social media strategies.
Crypto-Themed Stocks Rise in US Pre-Market
A general increase was observed in crypto-themed stocks in the US pre-market. Sharplink Gaming rose 26.82%, Circle 8.79%, Strategy 1.41%, Coinbase 2.26%, MARA Holdings 1.60%, and Riot Platforms 1.95%.
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas announced that CoinShares has submitted S-1 documents to the SEC for its Solana spot ETF application. This brings the number of institutions participating in the Solana ETF competition to eight.
21Shares has added Uniswap (AUNI), Avalanche (AVAX), Bitcoin Gold (BOLD), Solana Core Staking (CSOL), and Ethereum Core (ETHC) ETPs to the Nasdaq Stockholm Exchange, bringing its total product count to 10. The company aims to offer Scandinavian investors a wider range of digital asset options through this expansion.
Tether Freezes $12.3 Million USDT Linked to Suspicious Tron Addresses
Tether has frozen $12.3 million worth of USDT following the detection of suspicious activity on the Tron network. This action was taken in accordance with AML regulations.
ECB President Lagarde: Regulatory Approval Expected for Digital Euro
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde announced that preparations for the digital euro are complete and that approval from EU lawmakers is now pending. The digital euro will circulate alongside cash.
TON-Based DeFi Protocol “Affluent” Unveiled
Justin Hyun, former TON Foundation executive, and financial expert Hyung Lee have announced a new TON-based DeFi protocol called Affluent. The Telegram-backed project offers one-click asset management and yield strategies, while also introducing a points system called “Affluent Points” for future airdrops.
Genius Group Increases Bitcoin Reserve to 100 BTC
Following a favorable ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals, AI company Genius Group purchased an additional 34 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin reserve to 100 BTC. The purchase price was disclosed as an average of $100,600.
Smarter Web Company Secures $37 Million in Funding
Smarter Web Company, listed on the UK stock exchange, has completed a highly sought-after funding round totaling 29.3 million £ (approximately 37.1 million $). The funds raised will be used for the company’s Bitcoin treasury reserve accumulation program.
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