Jim Marshall, Carl Eller and Alan Page formed the nucleus of the dominant Purple People Eaters. … More (Photo by James Flores/Getty Images) NFL The Minnesota Vikings have improved on defense each of the past two years under the leadership of defensive coordinator Brian Flores. While the headlines around the team surround quarterback J.J. McCarthy … Read more
Medical tech company Semler Scientific has deepened its Bitcoin strategy, revealing a new $20 million investment for 185 BTC between May 23 and June 3. The latest acquisition brings its total holdings to 4,449 Bitcoin (BTC), purchased at an average price of $107,974 per coin. According to a June 4 filing with the US Securities … Read more
JPMorgan is reportedly preparing to accept bitcoin ETFs as collateral for loans globally, signaling a groundbreaking shift toward crypto integration across institutional finance and wealth management. JPMorgan Greenlights Bitcoin ETFs for Global Loan Collateral More financial institutions are increasingly integrating bitcoin into their services—even JPMorgan Chase & Co., historically one of the most cautious on … Read more
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 … Read more
Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay said it would be able to offer its service to users in all 50 US states after receiving licensing approval in New York. In a June 4 notice, MoonPay said the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granted its US company a BitLicense and a money transmitter license. The … Read more
Bitcoin Investor and analyst Fred Krueger has stirred conversation by questioning a core assumption in Bitcoin cycle analysis: what if 2025 has already marked the top? In a tweet published June 4, Krueger shared a bar chart visualizing Bitcoin’s top-to-top price ratios across each cycle. The graphic paints a clear picture: every subsequent cycle has … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell multiple times over the past few months for not cutting interest rates. BTC Treads Water as Trump Demands Rate Cut The U.S. Federal Reserve maintained its target range for the federal funds rate between 4.25% and 4.5% last month, explaining that “inflation remains somewhat … Read more
The suspected mastermind behind a spate of crypto-related kidnappings in France, including the mutilation of Ledger CEO David Balland, was arrested in Morocco yesterday, French authorities have revealed. As reported by Le Parisien, 24-year-old Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, who was under an Interpol red notice, was arrested on charges of organized extortion and kidnapping. The … Read more
Bybit has introduced Ecopedia, a collaborative blockchain ecosystem wiki developed with Circle, Tether, Solana, and Sui, aiming to provide structured and accessible crypto education. Ecopedia: A Collaborative Blockchain Ecosystem Wiki Bybit has launched Ecopedia, a collaborative blockchain ecosystem wiki developed in partnership with Circle, Tether, Solana, and Sui. This free, open-access platform aims to simplify … Read more
In brief JP Morgan will let clients use crypto as collateral for loans, Bloomberg reports. The world’s biggest bank will do this via the Bitcoin ETFs. JP Morgan has a complicated history with digital assets. Wall Street giant JP Morgan plans to allow its wealthy clients to use shares in crypto ETFs, like BlackRock’s iShares … Read more