Bitcoin Treasury List Grows With Entry of Crypto Brokerage K33 – Decrypt

Norwegian crypto brokerage K33 has agreed to buy $6.2 million in Bitcoin, joining the growing trend of companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies to strengthen their balance sheets.
Report: Blackrock Eyes 10% Stake in Circle’s IPO – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Blackrock plans to acquire a 10% stake in Circle’s upcoming IPO, positioning the asset manager at the intersection of Wall Street and digital assets.
Analysts Set $300 Solana Price Target as $230M Short Squeeze Looms

Analysts predict Solana (SOL) could reach $300, supported by a potential $230M short squeeze. SOL trades at $174 with high trading volumes, showing signs of accumulation before a breakout.
New York City to Issue First Bitcoin-Backed BitBond, Mayor Eric Adams Plans to Eliminate BitLicense – “The Defiant”

New York City plans to issue the first Bitcoin-backed BitBond and may eliminate the BitLicense, as announced by Mayor Eric Adams at a Bitcoin conference.
Bitcoin Will Be ‘Strategically Important Asset’ for US, Says JD Vance – Decrypt

VP JD Vance at Bitcoin 2025 conference emphasized Bitcoin’s strategic importance for the U.S., criticized Biden’s crypto policies, and outlined plans for pro-crypto regulations and stablecoin frameworks.
Conduit raises $36M for stablecoin, fiat cross-border payment network

Conduit raised $36M in Series A funding to scale its cross-border payment network combining stablecoins and fiat, offering an alternative to SWIFT with faster settlements and lower fees.
Telegram Bond Sale Lures BlackRock, Citadel Into $1.5B Bet

Telegram is raising $1.5B in a bond sale backed by BlackRock, Citadel, and Mubadala. Funds will repurchase 2021 bonds, offering 9% yield and equity conversion. CEO Durov faces legal issues in France.
Galxe Launches Starboard to Reward Active Users

Galxe launches Starboard, a platform to reward active Web3 users with on-chain and off-chain analytics. Over 20 projects joined, contributing $5M to a shared rewards pool.
JD Vance Comments On Stablecoin Bill, Operation Chokepoint & Bitcoin Reserve

US VP JD Vance at Bitcoin 2025 Conference discussed the Stablecoin bill, Operation Chokepoint’s end, and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as part of US dominance plans, including BTC’s role versus China.
XRP Bull Flag Targets $18: Analyst Sees 70% Chance Of Breakout

Analyst EGRAG CRYPTO identifies a bull-flag pattern in XRP’s price chart, predicting a 70% chance of breakout with potential targets ranging from $5.50 to $18, citing statistical studies and technical indicators.