Texas House Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature – Crypto News Bitcoin News

The Texas House approved Senate Bill 21 to establish a state-managed bitcoin reserve, now awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature within 20 days for final approval or veto.
GENIUS Act Pass Spurs Bitwise CIO’s $2.5T Crypto Boom Forecast

The GENIUS Act, a bipartisan stablecoin bill, passed the U.S. Senate, potentially catalyzing a crypto bull market. Bitwise CIO forecasts a $2.5T stablecoin surge, benefiting Ethereum, Solana, and DeFi tokens.
Bitcoin ETFs Add $1 Billion in 2 Days Amid March to Record BTC Price – Decrypt

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion inflows in two days, pushing BTC to record highs. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have amassed over $42 billion in net flows, signaling strong investor demand.
Vitalik Buterin praises real-time ZK proving milestone, but urges caution

Vitalik Buterin praised a breakthrough in real-time ZK proving for Ethereum but cautioned about performance gaps, energy use, and the need for formal verification before Layer 1 implementation.
Strive Asset Management Eyes $8B in Bitcoin from Mt. Gox Claims

Strive Asset Management plans to acquire $8B in Bitcoin from Mt. Gox claims, aiming to build a 75,000 BTC treasury through SEC-approved partnerships and a merger with Asset Entities.
XRP ETF Odds Surge Amid CME Futures Growth: Can Approval Happen by June 17?

CME’s Ripple futures contracts surge to $30M volume, boosting XRP ETF approval odds. Analysts predict 85% chance by 2025, with June 17 as a key date for SEC decision.
Incoming Capital Controls To Hurt Anyone Not Holding These Two Assets, According to Macro Analyst Luke Gromen – The Daily Hodl

Macro analyst Luke Gromen warns that capital controls may be imminent due to US-China trade tensions, recommending Bitcoin and gold as protective assets against potential government restrictions.
Coinbase breach hit almost 70k users — Attorneys

A Coinbase data breach impacted nearly 70,000 users, with the incident going unnoticed for six months. The breach led to $400M in losses and sparked lawsuits over delayed notifications.
Senate Votes 66-33 to Advance GENIUS Crypto Regulation Act
The U.S. Senate voted 66-33 to advance the GENIUS Crypto Regulation Act, marking significant progress toward establishing federal oversight for the cryptocurrency industry.
Litecoin Eyes $117.50 As Price Rebounds From Key Support – Analyst

Litecoin consolidates near key support after a 69% monthly surge, with analysts divided on potential breakout or pullback depending on Bitcoin’s next move.