Sequans Launches $384M Bitcoin Treasury Initiative With Swan Bitcoin Partnership

Sequans Communications partners with Swan Bitcoin for a $384M Bitcoin treasury initiative, combining equity and convertible notes to build a Bitcoin position alongside IoT operations.
Believe Launchpad Pauses Some On-Chain Payouts, Asks Creators to Switch to PayPal – “The Defiant”

Believe Launchpad has paused Solana on-chain payouts for around 50-100 early projects, requesting creators switch to PayPal or bank transfers due to system upgrades, sparking criticism from web3 creators.
Bitcoin Rebounds as Oil Retreats Despite US Strike on Iran – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Bitcoin recovers from a drop below $99,000 after U.S. strikes on Iran, as oil prices retreat. The cryptocurrency market shows resilience amid geopolitical tensions.
GSR Foundation Backs Mercy Corps Ventures via Lido Impact Staking, Advancing a New Model for Philanthropic Capital Deployment

GSR Foundation supports Mercy Corps Ventures through Lido Impact Staking, enabling ETH staking rewards to fund high-impact development work in emerging markets.
Price predictions 6/23: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE
Bitcoin shows resilience as buyers defend $100,000, while some altcoins weaken below support levels, indicating potential near-term struggles for mid-cap cryptocurrencies.
Texas could potentially invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin if it allocates 10% of its treasury fund

Texas may invest up to $2.1B in Bitcoin under new law, joining New Hampshire and Arizona in state-level BTC reserves. The move could make Texas the largest public Bitcoin holder in the US.
Bitcoin Shakes Off Market Chaos as Traders Pile Into Even Riskier Assets: Analysis – Decrypt

Bitcoin remains stable near $102,000 despite market volatility, while meme coins like SPX6900 and Fartcoin surge. Traders favor high-risk assets as technical indicators show bullish momentum.
Bank Fraud Crew Scheming To Steal $250,000 Using Counterfeit Checks Sentenced to Prison: Report – The Daily Hodl

Ten individuals aged 20-25 sentenced for a $250,000 bank fraud scheme involving counterfeit checks and identity theft, with victims losing $49,000. Similar fraud cases reported in other US regions.
Circle Stock in Up Only Mode Even as Bitcoin, Crypto Market Struggle—Why? – Decrypt

Circle’s stock surged to a new all-time high despite broader market volatility, driven by a partnership with Fiserv and PayPal to build stablecoin payment infrastructure for regional banks.
Stock Market Should Continue Upward Till Year-End After Passing ‘Stress Test’: Fundstrat’s Tom Lee – The Daily Hodl

Fundstrat’s Tom Lee predicts the stock market will rise till year-end, citing recent geopolitical events as a passed ‘stress test’ that strengthens the bullish case for stocks.