📰 June 2025 Crypto News Roundup
US Trump Administration Goes All-In on Crypto
Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Established: President Trump signed an executive order in March 2025 to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, utilizing approximately 200,000 BTC seized by the U.S. government. This move aims to solidify the U.S.'s position as a leader in digital assets.
In January 2025, Trump signed Executive Order 14178, titled "Strengthening American Leadership in Digital Financial Technology," which prohibits the establishment of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and mandates the development of a regulatory framework for digital assets within 180 days.
David Sacks Appointed as AI and Crypto Czar: Venture capitalist David O. Sacks was appointed to lead the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, focusing on creating a legal framework for the cryptocurrency industry.
🌍 Imerging Markets Embrace Crypto Reserves
Strategic Crypto Asset Reserves: Emerging economies are increasingly recognizing the importance of holding cryptocurrencies as strategic reserves. Policymakers are shifting focus from the volatility of assets like Bitcoin to the geopolitical and monetary implications of crypto adoption.
🏦 Circle's IPO Tests Market Appetite
Circle Internet Group's Public Offering: Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, is set to go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CRCL. The company plans to list 32 million shares at a price range of $27 to $28, aiming for a valuation of up to $7.2 billion. This IPO will test investor appetite for crypto-related stocks
💼 Institutional Robinhood and DeFi Technologies
Robinhood Acquires Bitstamp: Robinhood's stock surged to a record high after announcing the acquisition of crypto exchange Bitstamp. This strategic move expands Robinhood's presence in the cryptocurrency space, particularly among institutional clients.
BTC Prague: Scheduled for June 19-21, 2025, in Prague, this is Europe's largest Bitcoin-only conference with Michael Saylor
