Here are the main news from recent days about cryptocurrencies:
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🚀 Recent major headlines
1. Tron (Justin Sun) will IPO via merger with a company listed in the US
Tron, led by Justin Sun, will go public in the US through a reverse merger with SRM Entertainment. SRM will be renamed Tron and will include a US $100 million investment in TRX tokens, in addition to issuing preferred shares and warrants of up to US $210 million. SRM's stock surged over 500% upon the announcement. The SEC suspended its investigation of the Tron group just before the merger.
2. #Bitcoin remains above US $$BTC 
106 million despite geopolitical tensions.
On June 16, BTC remained above US $106k, reflecting market resilience despite tensions in the Middle East. Altcoins like Solana and Hyperliquid appreciated by up to 7%.
3. Fluctuations related to conflicts in the Middle East
On June 13, the price of Bitcoin fell below US $103k after an escalation of conflicts between Israel and Iran, prompting a general risk aversion in the crypto markets.
4. Trump Media requests ETF for Bitcoin and Ethereum
Trump Media & Technology Group filed a proposal for an ETF with 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ether with the SEC, in partnership with Crypto.com. This adds to previous attempts, such as creating a US $2.5 billion 'BTC treasury'.
5. Companies adopt 'Bitcoin treasury strategy'
About 61 public companies are allocating part of their reserves in BTC. Inspired by companies like MicroStrategy, some potentially risk losses if BTC falls below US $90k.
6. Regulation of stablecoins advances globally
Hong Kong has approved new regulations for stablecoins, requiring licenses for issuance. In the US, the GENIUS Act is progressing in the Senate to create a regulatory framework — requiring fiat reserves, audits, and licenses.
7. IPOs and acquisitions in the crypto sector
Since June 5, Circle debuted at US $31, reaching US $134 per share, exciting the market for future IPOs of Gemini, Ripple, Kraken, and others.
8. MiCA licensing in Europe
Gemini, OKX, and Crypto.com received licenses under MiCA in the EU, while new regulatory focuses arise as countries compete for regulatory standards.
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🔍 Overview and context
• Bitcoin remains within the range of US $103k–106k, reflecting volatility driven by external factors — mainly geopolitical tensions.
• The wave of institutional adoption is advancing: public companies, ETFs, and even governments (like American strategic reserves) are joining the crypto movement.
• Regulators seek balance: in Hong Kong and Europe, there are structured licenses, while in the US the regulatory environment is becoming more favorable — but with emerging rules for stablecoins.
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💡 Conclusion
• Short term: the crypto market remains sensitive to geopolitical events (Middle East), with fluctuations of ~3–4%.
• Medium/long term: favorable trend, dominated by the entry of institutional players, launch of structured products (ETFs, IPOs), and regulatory advancements in the US, EU, and Asia.
