SEC’s Delay Throws Grayscale Fund into Comic Limbo: Is Your Crypto Safe?

Here’s the lark: while the ever-diligent SEC staff initially gave GDLC the thumbs up (very hush-hush, not a vote in sight), the commissioners suddenly fancied a closer look, calling “time out!” Faster than you can say “red tape!”, Grayscale and the New York Stock Exchange were left hanging in suspense—a kind of bureaucratic cliffhanger, if you will.

Bitcoin ETF: The New BlackRock Cash Cow? 🤑

And you know what? Eric Balchunas, the senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, isn’t exactly disagreeing. He pointed out that IBIT is already the third-highest revenue-generating ETF for the New York-headquartered giant, raking in a cool $191 million. 🤑

Bitcoin Shoots Past $110K After Saylor’s Maverick Tweet—Are We Destined for $150K Takeoff?

Currently, Bitcoin’s loitering just above $110,000 like someone who’s just remembered they left their Bentley in a no-parking zone. Only three weeks ago it had a (justifiable) existential crisis at $58K, but now it’s channeling its inner Brigitte Jones post-diary-resolution, bouncing up by nearly 90%. And where are we now? Through $108K resistance and flashing technical signals more bullish than a motivational poster in a WeWork kitchen (yes, “Live, Laugh, Leverage”).

Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Leaves Crypto Out, But the Market’s Loving the Liquidity!

So, it turns out that while Trump’s budget didn’t throw a single bone to the crypto crowd, the liquidity boost it promises might just send the market into fits of joy. On Thursday, June 3, the U.S. House, in what can only be described as a vote as narrow as a pin’s head, passed House Resolution 1 – a budget bill of such monumental size, one might expect it to come with its own zip code.

Asset Managers: You’re Still Using Faxes? Blockchain Wants to Save You (From Yourself)

These big fancy asset managers – they’re moving trillions (with a “T”, not an “M”!) around like they’re auditioning for a financial Fast & Furious sequel – and yet, somehow, they’re doing half of it with software that was cool back when Seinfeld was on the air. You got spreadsheets here, Excel there, some guy probably named Keith emailing “capital calls” like he’s inviting people to a Tupperware party. Hey, Keith, you wanna send me a fax while you’re at it? Maybe throw in a carrier pigeon? 🐦💸

Bahrain’s Stablecoin Revolution: 1:1 Reserves and Sharia-Compliant Coins

Now, this is the first time Bahrain has clear regulations on stablecoins. The CBB intends to ensure that stablecoins are fully backed by real money. It hence demands that those who are issuing maintain a 1:1 reserve ratio. This implies that a stablecoin should be covered by an equivalent balance in money or quality liquid assets.

Banking on Thin Air 🤑

This curious development, akin to a summer breeze on a winter’s night, has left many an observer agog with wonder. As the lawmakers of the land toil to impose order upon the unruly realm of stablecoins, AMINA has boldly taken the lead, like a brave pioneer charting unexplored territories. 🚀