Air Strike from Israel to Iran: State of Emergency Declared
The Israeli Air Force carried out air strikes targeting Iran on Thursday. Although the target was not clearly stated, explosions were reported in Tehran. This attack was one of the rare operations carried out by Israel without direct support from the US. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant declared a special state of emergency throughout the country. The Israeli army announced that dozens of targets, including nuclear facilities in Iran, had been hit. Iran, on the other hand, stated that it had begun defensive measures and that its determination on nuclear enrichment should now be better understood.
Trump: Iran May Return to Negotiation
sUS President Trump said in an interview with Fox News that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. Trump said he was informed prior to the Israeli attack and that US Central Command (CENTCOM) was on high alert. It was stated that the US hopes to begin talks with Iran on Sunday.
Ripple and SEC File Lawsuit Seeking $125 Million Settlement
The SEC and Ripple filed a joint motion with the New York Federal District Court requesting that the lawsuit be dismissed and that a settlement be reached in exchange for a $125 million fine. It was stated that the fine, which will be divided between the SEC and Ripple in the amounts of $50 million and $75 million, respectively, reflects the SEC’s change in approach to crypto assets. This step aims to end a legal battle that has been going on for about five years.
Final Vote on the Stablecoin GENIUS Act on June 17
The US Senate will hold a final vote on the GENIUS Act, which aims to regulate the stablecoin market, on June 17. The bill requires stablecoin issuers to hold reserve assets and undergo annual audits.
Trump’s Birthday Military Parade to Be Held on Saturday
A large military parade will be held on June 15, which coincides with Trump’s 79th birthday, the 250th anniversary of the US Army, and Flag Day. The parade will feature cannon fire, military marches, and fireworks displays.
SEC Withdraws DeFi and Custody Rules
The SEC has officially withdrawn the proposed Rule 3b-16, which would have classified DeFi platforms as national securities exchanges under the “expanded custody rule” proposed during Gary Gensler’s tenure. This move is seen as an important signal that regulatory pressure may be easing.
FTX/Alameda Withdrew and Distributed 188,000 SOL from Staking
On-chain analysis firm Ember reported that FTX/Alameda distributed 188,000 SOL (approximately $31.5 million) staked to 30 addresses. It was observed that the majority of these assets were later transferred to Binance and Coinbase.
GameStop Raises Convertible Bond Issuance to $2.25 Billion
GameStop announced that it has increased the total value of its zero-coupon bonds maturing in 2032 to $2.25 billion. The funds raised from the bonds will be used for general corporate purposes and potential acquisitions.
Allianz: Fed Postpones Interest Rate Cut to December
Allianz Research has postponed its Fed interest rate cut expectation from October to December. The reason given was the forecast that inflation in the US will peak in the early fourth quarter.
BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund Approaches $3 Billion
BlackRock’s tokenized US bond fund BUIDL tripled in size in 90 days, reaching $2.89 billion. The fund represents 40% of the total tokenized market.
Smarter Web Company Increases BTC Holdings to 242
UK-based Smarter Web Company purchased an additional 74.27 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 242.34 BTC.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Spot ETFs Continue to See Net Inflows
Bitcoin spot ETFs saw net inflows of $86.3 million, while Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $112 million. The largest inflows were into BlackRock ETFs. With these figures, ETH spot ETFs have now closed positively for 19 consecutive days.
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