Breaking Crypto News: Today’s Top Stories 🚀

1. **🇬🇧 UK to Allow Retail Investors in Crypto ETNs**

The UK’s FCA is lifting its retail ban on crypto exchange‑traded notes (ETNs), ending a restrictive stance; public consultation is ongoing. This aligns the UK more closely with the U.S., though derivatives remain off‑limits to retail .

2. **📈 Bitcoin Steadies Near All‑Time High (~$107 k)**

BTC traded near $107 k (+~1.6%) as global markets await major trade talks. Meanwhile, Circle’s IPO (issuer of USDC) soared 168% on debut, hinting at surging investor appetite for crypto companies .

3. **💼 Gemini Files Confidential U.S. IPO**

Winklevoss-founded Gemini has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO—signaling growing confidence in crypto-native firms seeking capital markets exposure .

4. **🏢 Companies Adding Crypto to Their Treasuries**

About 60 non-crypto firms (e.g., SoftBank-backed Twenty One Capital, Trump Media) have added BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP to their reserves—injecting ~$11.3 billion since April, but raising volatility risks .

5. **🇺🇸 U.S. Government’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve**

The U.S. Treasury has established a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve via a March 6, 2025 executive order, designating ~200,000 BTC as national reserve assets .