The first European Bitcoin Treasury company, The Blockchain Group, just purchased 17 million euros worth of BTC. This brings the company&#8217;s total holdings to a total of 1,653 BTC. In an official press release, The Blockchain Group declared that it…

Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury adds nearly $20m worth of Bitcoin to its balance sheet

Coinbase’s futures trading platform is teaming up with regulated derivatives 
clearinghouse Nodal Clear to add Circle’s stablecoin USDC as collateral for 
futures trading in the United States. Coinbase Derivatives, which is regulated 
by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), announced…

Coinbase Derivatives to adopt USDC as collateral for U.S. futures trading

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to impact cryptocurrency 
prices, with Bitcoin (BTC) recently dipping below the $105,000 mark, market 
analyst VirtualBacon has shared insights suggesting that altcoins are gearing 
up for a potentially robust summer. Emerging AI Memecoins In a recent update 
on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he highlighted several 
promising developments within the altcoin space. VirtualBacon pointed to an 
emerging wave of AI-focused Layer-1 blockchain projects, many backed by 
prominent figures in both the cryptocurrency and traditional finance sectors. 
He mentioned several names to watch, including Sahara Labs, Sentient AGI, and 
Gaianet, among others. While these projects have yet to release tokens, many 
are expected to conduct airdrops or early access rounds, presenting 
opportunities for early investors. Related Reading: On-Chain Analyst Warns: 
Bitcoin Peak Expected, Altcoins Facing -95% Plunge For those seeking “higher- 
risk, high-reward investments,” VirtualBacon noted the impressive performance 
of artificial intelligence (AI) agent memecoins. He cited the launch of IRIS, 
which skyrocketed from a $220,000 fully diluted valuation (FDV) to $120 
million, representing a 600x return. Platforms such as Virtuals, CreatorBid, 
and SeedifyFund are turning user engagement into allocation opportunities, 
likening this phenomenon to a form of airdrop farming on steroids. In 
addition, VirtualBacon highlighted a relatively overlooked area: Bittensor 
subnet tokens. He mentioned that seasoned investors can now acquire early- 
stage subnets directly on Bittensor’s chain, with projects like SN65_TPN and 
inference_labs raising capital through token auctions at valuations below $4 
million. Stablecoins Take Center Stage Turning to real-world assets (RWAs), 
VirtualBacon advised focusing on mid-cap infrastructure projects with tangible 
revenue streams. He pointed to CHEX and CPOOL, which has shown consistent 
upward movement, as examples of promising investments. Another emerging 
narrative is the merger and acquisition activity involving public companies 
and crypto projects. VirtualBacon noted that Tron is set to go public through 
a Nasdaq reverse merger, while Mixie has been acquired by Netcapital, which 
boasts a team that includes notable figures like Tim Draper and a co-founder 
of Helium. A particularly intriguing development is World Liberty Financial 
(WLF), co-founded by Eric and Donald Jr. Trump, which aims to become a major 
player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. With plans for its own 
stablecoin, USD1, and expected to launch in October, the token could have an 
estimated FDV of $10–15 billion, a conservative projection given its 
potential. VirtualBacon also pointed out that stablecoins are becoming central 
to macroeconomic strategies. Tether now ranks as the fifth-largest holder of 
US Treasuries, highlighting the increasing need for buyers in the market. The 
analyst urged investors to keep an eye on stablecoin projects that integrate 
artificial intelligence technology and yield generation, such as USD1, 
Circle’s USDC, and others. Liquidity Shifts To Altcoin Platforms In the gaming 
sector, liquidity is coalescing around BlackholeDex, a decentralized exchange 
(DEX) backed by the AVAX Foundation. With a fee-sharing model similar to 
Aerodrome and Shadow, BlackholeDex has launched veNFT staking, aligning long- 
term incentives for users. Related Reading: Ethereum Slows Down In June: 
Historical Data Says More Losses To Come Lastly, in the Solana ecosystem, 
Saros DLMM is emerging as a strong competitor to existing platforms like 
Jupiter and Meteora, utilizing similar bucket-based liquidity pools but with 
lower fees. It also plans a RADY meme airdrop for SAROS stakers, which could 
attract early adopters and fuel rapid growth, thus closing the list of 
highlighted altcoins. As of this writing, Ethereum, the market’s leading 
altcoin, is trading at $2,521. It has consolidated above this level after 
dropping sharply from its two-week high of $2,878. Featured image from DALL-E, 
chart from TradingView.com

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Prenetics Global Limited has disclosed plans to establish a corporate bitcoin 
treasury despite a 94% stock decline since its 2022 public debut. Prenetics 
Allocates to Bitcoin The Nasdaq-listed health sciences company purchased $20 
million worth of bitcoin (187.42 BTC at $106,712/ BTC) via Kraken, it 
announced on June 18. The move follows a 1-for-15 reverse […]

Bitcoin Bet: Healthcare Firm Prenetics Invests $20M After Market Cap Drops 94%

Despite a relentless campaign from institutional powerbrokers like Senator 
Elizabeth Warren, the US Senate advanced the GENIUS Act, marking a watershed 
moment for stablecoin regulation and exposing the limits of establishment 
resistance.

The empire strikes out: Institutionalists failed to kill the stablecoin bill

Trump offers light relief for Bitcoin price action while calling Fed Chair 
Jerome Powell a &#8220;stupid person&#8221; with interest-rate cut hopes absent.