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Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has purchased 185 Bitcoin worth $20 million, its eighth acquisition this year, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The Santa Clara, California-based firm (SMLR) now owns roughly 4,450 BTC worth nearly $472 million, per current prices. Based on the value of Semler’s holdings, it has become the 14th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, just behind GameStop, according to Bitcoin Treasuries. Semler began accumulating Bitcoin just over a year ago. Late last May, the medical device company reimagined itself as a Bitcoin treasury firm, saying that it would continue “developing and marketing technology…

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has announced that it will remove three different perpetual futures contracts from its platform on June 27, 2025, in an effort to provide its users with a safer and more stable trading experience. OKX to Shut Down Perpetual Futures Contracts on Three Crypto Assets on June 27 This decision is based on reasons such as low liquidity and increased market risk. Futures Contracts to be Removed The removal will take place as of 16:00 on June 27, 2025 and will cover the following contracts: SANDUSD Perpetual Futures Contract ALGOUSD Perpetual Futures Contract TONUSD Perpetual Futures Contract During…

Spheron Network, a prominent name among the platforms offering solutions for decentralized infrastructure, has collaborated with DIN, a leading project developing the world’s earliest AI Agent Blockchain. The partnership denotes a considerable development in expanding efficiency and scalability of intelligent agent-driven apps on the blockchain. The platform took to its official X account to reveal the details of this endeavor. New partner dropWelcome @din_lol_ to the Spheron ecosystem!They’re building the first AI Agent Blockchain, unlocking a new era for dAI apps, agent workflows, and target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>@SpheronFDN powering them with:🟢 Decentralized GPU compute🟢 Scalable, High-efficiency… pic.twitter.com/6GWNoTp49k — Spheron Network (@SpheronFDN) June…

Joe Burnett, Director of Market Research at Unchained, says today’s Bitcoin market dynamics are strikingly similar to those during the explosive 2017 bull run. In a recent market analysis, Burnett highlighted strong parallels between the current Bitcoin cycle and the dramatic 2017 bull market. According to him, while the 2020–2021 season brought significant growth, the momentum of those years didn’t quite match the parabolic energy seen in 2017. For context, from January 2016 to December 2017, the price of Bitcoin soared by 5,640%, rising from $350 to $20,089. Meanwhile, the 2020/2021 cycle delivered an 8X surge with BTC rising from…

ARK Invest unloaded another round of shares of Circle (CRCL) across its ETFs just two weeks after the stablecoin issuer’s high-profile IPO. The biggest cut came from the flagship ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK), which sold 490,549 shares, or about 1.8% of the portfolio. ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation ETF (ARKF) also reduced exposure, selling 75,018 and 43,608 shares, respectively. Making the total sales worth about $146.3 million, based on the June 20 closing price of $240.28 per share. This marks the third and biggest wave of CRCL share selling since the IPO. Previously, it sold…

Zama, an open-source cryptography startup aiming to bring complete privacy to public blockchains, has raised $57 million in Series B funding led by Pantera Capital and Blockchange Ventures. The round pushes Zama’s valuation over $1 billion, making it the first company working in advanced encryption to hit unicorn status. Founded in 2020, Zama seeks to bring privacy to public blockchains without compromising transparency or auditability. Zama’s latest funding comes alongside the launch of its public testnet and “confidential” blockchain protocol, which allows developers to build encrypted smart contracts and decentralized applications. “We are focusing on financial applications, in particular payments,”…

JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank, is rolling out plans to lend to its customers by accepting exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to cryptocurrencies as collateral. The move is seen as one of the biggest moves from Wall Street since President Donald Trump pledged to support loosening regulations on the crypto sector. JPMorgan will begin providing financing in the coming weeks against some crypto ETFs, starting with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, according to people familiar with the matter. The bank will also factor in its asset management clients’ crypto holdings in its total net worth and liquid assets calculations.…

While missile attacks between Israel and Iran continued last week, US President Donald Trump’s postponement of the decision to attack Iran and FED Governor Waller’s signal to cut interest rates in July provided short-term relief to the markets. US stock markets started the week on an upswing, but then turned down again due to pressure from chip stocks. The S&P 500 fell 0.22%, while the Nasdaq fell 0.51%. Apple shares rose more than 2%, allowing the Dow Jones to close the day higher. The main developments that markets will focus on in the new week are as follows: Sunday 20:15…

ZBCN has rallied over 130% in the past week, fueled by backing from Uphold and hints at a potential partnership with Ripple. Zebec Network (ZBCN) price is up over 20% in the past 24 hours, currently trading at $0.0057, marking a continuation of its breakout rally that began on May 21, when ZBCN decisively broke above the $0.0022 resistance level. Despite a brief pullback on May 27, when traders moved to lock in profits, the dip was swiftly bought up and the token kept rallying to a peak of $0.0059 today. This marks a gain of over 130% from its…

Singapore has issued a hard deadline for crypto companies operating from its jurisdiction to stop serving overseas clients unless they secure a license under new rules taking effect at the end of June. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made clear that no grace period, transition plan, or extension will be offered, firms must comply or shut down. MAS Enforces New Licensing Regime With Immediate Effect From June 30, any company, partnership, or sole proprietor incorporated in Singapore that offers digital token services to clients outside the country must hold a Digital Token Service Provider (DTSP) license under the…