According to Onchain Lens data reported by COINOTAG News on June 4th, the cryptocurrency initiative supported by former President Trump, WLFI, secured a significant transfer of 10 million USD1 tokens
Summary Bitcoin has become a mainstream economic priority, now embraced by U.S. government leaders and major financial institutions. The BITCOIN Act of 2025 proposes a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, aiming to acquire 1 million bitcoins over five years. America leads globally in Bitcoin ownership, corporate holdings, ETFs, and national reserves, reflecting a deliberate national strategy. Bitcoin represents the next chapter in American innovation, offering economic independence, scarcity, and growth potential in the digital age. “We want our fellow Americans to know that crypto and digital assets, particularly Bitcoin, are part of the mainstream economy and are here to stay.” That was the message Vice President JD Vance delivered to a packed audience at last week’s Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas. It’s a message that has clearly taken root. What began as a movement of early adopters—many of them twentysomethings dressed in hoodies—has matured into a full-blown national economic priority, embraced by leaders at the highest levels of government and finance. Last summer, if you recall, then-candidate Donald Trump made headlines as the first former U.S. president to speak at a Bitcoin conference. He pledged to lower the regulatory hurdles of the Biden administration, to kill Operation Choke Point 2.0, and to position the U.S. as the global leader in Bitcoin. Less than a year later, and a little over 100 days into Trump’s second administration, that vision is rapidly becoming reality. A Strategic Reserve for the Digital Age The Las Vegas conference was the largest in Bitcoin’s history, with over 35,000 attendees. The speaker list read like a who’s who of power players: sitting senators and representatives, big-name executives, and the president’s own sons. It was more than a convention for crypto enthusiasts. It was a policy summit. One of the most salient points of discussion was the BITCOIN Act of 2025. The proposed legislation calls for the U.S. government to acquire 1 million bitcoins over a five-year period and hold them in custody. The goal is to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, modeled after the existing reserves for petroleum and gold. Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis pointed out that holding even 4 million Bitcoins over a 20-year period could theoretically draw down the national debt, which currently stands at just under $37 trillion. U.S. Global Investors This isn’t the sort of talk you’d expect to hear about an asset that, just a few years ago, was derided by many as a vehicle for crime and terrorism. How times have changed! Today, some 50 million Americans own Bitcoin, compared with just under 37 million who own gold, according to new research by Bitcoin financial firm River. For the first time in history, Bitcoin has overtaken its analog cousin in retail ownership in the U.S. U.S. Global Investors The U.S. Leads the World in Every Bitcoin Metric That Matters Indeed, the U.S. dominates in every measurable category of Bitcoin leadership, according to River’s research. Approximately 40% of the world’s mined Bitcoin is held by Americans. Publicly traded U.S. companies account for almost 95% of global corporate Bitcoin holdings. America also holds the majority of Bitcoin in ETFs, venture funding, and national stockpiles. As of today, the U.S. government owns more than twice the global market share of Bitcoin as it does of gold. I don’t believe any of this happened by accident. It happened because our country’s entrepreneurs, technology experts, futurists, and policymakers saw an opportunity and ran with it. U.S. Global Investors Gold Preserves Wealth, Bitcoin Builds It None of this is to say that gold is going away anytime soon. As I told a roomful of YPO attendees last week, I still believe deeply in gold as a store of value. Unlike Bitcoin, the yellow metal is a tangible asset, used in jewelry, electronics, and much more. Countless households have relied upon gold for centuries. When families fled Vietnam and, more recently, Syria, many did so thanks to the universal acceptance of precious metal, which also later helped them rebuild their lives. Gold preserves wealth in times of fear. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is about growth. It’s about creating wealth, not just preserving it. Bitcoin is programmable. It operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and it doesn’t recognize borders or gatekeepers. It’s scarce in a way that few assets are. This is why companies, ETFs, and whole governments are looking to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets. As Eric Trump told the audience, everyone wants to add Bitcoin right now; no one wants to sell. That’s true in every corner of the earth, from the Americas to Africa, from the Middle East to Asia. I believe the logic is simple. As the world goes digital and decentralizes, Bitcoin offers a new form of reserve asset that combines scarcity with transparency and portability. It’s a hedge against economic uncertainty and bad policymaking. Bitcoin Marks the Next Chapter in American Innovation Next year is the United States’ 250th anniversary, and I can think of no better symbol of economic independence than Bitcoin. It represents the very values Americans hold dear: individual responsibility, innovation, and freedom from centralized control. Fiat currencies can be printed without limit, but Bitcoin is capped at 21 million. It requires work and energy to produce. Several speakers at the Vegas conference likened Bitcoin to the early days of the internet. You probably remember the dial-up modems and clunky browsers. A lot of people back then dismissed the internet as a novelty. In 1998, Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman famously (and hilariously) wrote that the internet was a disappointment and would eventually prove itself to be as economically impactful as the fax machine. As we all know, the internet is the backbone of today’s global economy. The same arc of adoption is playing out in real time with Bitcoin. I agree wholeheartedly with VP Vance: Bitcoin isn’t going away, and it’s only going to grow stronger with America leading the charge.
Robinhood has completed its $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, the world’s oldest crypto exchange. Announced on June 2, this strategic move marks Robinhood’s plan to expand beyond the U.S. This development aims to strengthen its presence in the crypto market by serving institutional clients. Bitstamp Joins Robinhood The U.S.-based financial technology company first announced plans to buy Bitstamp in June 2024 . Less than a year later, the deal is complete. Before the deal could be sealed, the company went through a rigorous process, including getting approval from regulators and meeting legal requirements. Bitstamp started 2011 as a European alternative to the now-closed Mt. Gox exchange. Since then, it has become one of the most trusted crypto exchanges globally. It offers over 85 tradable crypto assets and licenses in over 50 countries. In May, Bitstamp received a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. This approval allowed the exchange to provide many services across Europe legally. By buying Bitstamp, Robinhood can now offer crypto trading to more users in Europe, the UK, Asia, and the U.S. It can also serve institutional clients and large companies for the first time. Bitstamp To Complement Broader Market Strengths Bitstamp brings more than just a customer base. It also brings firm crypto services like lending, staking, and a robust trading API. These features support Robinhood’s goal of offering seamless global trading. Robinhood plans to combine its large retail user base with Bitstamp’s institutional infrastructure. This will improve liquidity, increase market access, and deliver a better trading experience for users across different regions and asset classes. Notably, Bitstamp will keep its name for now, rebranded as “Bitstamp by Robinhood.” Both teams will work together to improve crypto services. Robinhood Aims to Grow Beyond Crypto Robinhood is building more than just a trading app. The company wants to create a global financial ecosystem that includes tokenized securities , stocks, crypto, stablecoins, and prediction markets. It plans to use blockchain technology to make trading smoother and faster. Crypto trading is already a growing part of Robinhood’s business. This acquisition is poised to help it compete with major players like Coinbase, giving it a trusted foundation to grow worldwide. Notably, Barclays Capital Inc. worked with Robinhood as its advisory during the acquisition, while Galaxy Digital Partners LLC supported Bitstamp. Together, they helped shape one of the year’s biggest crypto deals. With Bitstamp under its wing, Robinhood takes a bold step toward becoming a truly global force in crypto and finance. The post Robinhood Seals Bitstamp Deal, Push for Global Crypto Expansion appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
A significant XRP transaction on June 3 sparked curiosity as 27.1 million XRP, valued at approximately $60.1 million, was transferred to Coinbase from a supposedly unknown wallet. Initial speculation suggested
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XRP may be poised for significant appreciation, according to emerging commentary from leading crypto research outlets. In a recent post on X, Sistine Research described XRP’s current market positioning as one of “asymmetric upside,” highlighting that a “lot of flows” have yet to be priced in. The observation has reignited investor interest in XRP’s unique risk-reward profile, particularly as the digital asset ecosystem evolves around regulatory clarity, institutional use cases, and cross-border payment infrastructure. XRP’s Unique Asymmetry in Risk-Reward Dynamics “Asymmetric upside” refers to a situation in which the potential gains of an asset far outweigh its potential losses. For XRP, this means that while short-term volatility and subdued market interest may persist, the token could experience an outsized price surge should pending catalysts materialize. XRP has asymmetric upside here. Lot of flows not priced in. — Sistine Research (@sistineresearch) June 3, 2025 Sistine Research’s commentary suggests that XRP’s subdued market valuation does not reflect the full extent of anticipated demand inflows, especially as broader digital asset adoption accelerates. This asymmetric dynamic is particularly compelling for XRP, a token that occupies a distinctive niche in the crypto landscape. Unlike speculative assets with unclear real-world utility, XRP has been engineered for the very practical function of facilitating low-cost, instant cross-border transactions. Its affiliation with Ripple Labs, a global enterprise blockchain company, reinforces XRP’s long-term value proposition, especially as Ripple continues to onboard financial institutions into its growing network. Institutional Flows and Regulatory Clarity on the Horizon The statement that “a lot of flows [are] not priced in” points to a significant theme within the XRP community: the delayed reaction of the market to institutional developments. XRP remains one of the few digital assets with an established corporate backer actively pursuing partnerships with global financial institutions. Ripple’s on-demand liquidity (ODL) services, powered by XRP, are now operational in dozens of markets, including in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and parts of Africa. Yet, the full monetary impact of these integrations has arguably not translated into market capitalization. Moreover, regulatory developments are expected to play a pivotal role in unlocking these latent flows. Judge Analisa Torres’ 2023 ruling offered partial legal clarity, effectively removing a major overhang for U.S.-based investors and exchanges. Although the lawsuit is not fully resolved, the case is widely seen as moving toward a favorable conclusion for Ripple and XRP . We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 Should the lawsuit end with either a settlement or outright victory for Ripple, XRP may witness a surge in exchange listings, increased trading volume, and renewed institutional interest. Many market participants are waiting on the sidelines, constrained by regulatory uncertainty. The moment clarity is achieved, capital flows into XRP could increase rapidly, adding weight to Sistine Research’s thesis. XRP Price Chart/ CoinMarketCap Expanding Ecosystem and Technological Infrastructure Beyond legal and institutional factors, XRP’s asymmetric upside is also driven by its evolving technical ecosystem. Ripple and its ecosystem partners are actively supporting the XRPL EVM sidechain, which aims to bring Ethereum-compatible smart contracts to the XRP Ledger. This initiative opens the door to decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi protocols, and other Ethereum-native use cases, without compromising the XRPL’s hallmark speed and cost-efficiency. The introduction of smart contract capabilities on XRPL could significantly expand the utility of XRP. Developers would be able to deploy innovative financial products on the ledger while leveraging XRP for liquidity and transaction fees. As these capabilities go live and attract more development, the token’s fundamental demand is likely to increase, another driver of potential inflows that the current market valuation may not yet reflect. A Strategic Position Ahead of the Next Market Cycle As crypto markets prepare for another bullish cycle, driven in part by growing institutional interest in tokenized real-world assets, XRP’s strategic positioning becomes more apparent. It is one of the few digital assets that already has enterprise adoption, legal momentum, and a scalable technical infrastructure. In this context, Sistine Research’s call for asymmetric upside is not merely speculative optimism, it is a recognition of multiple converging forces that could propel XRP to outperform many of its peers. Whether through renewed regulatory certainty, a surge in institutional liquidity, or broader adoption of its expanding ecosystem, XRP stands at the crossroads of multiple value-driving vectors. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post XRP Has Asymmetric Upside. Researcher Says Lot of Flows Not Priced In appeared first on Times Tabloid .
As Bitcoin (BTC) adoption has been steadily increasing, led by major institutional bull MicroStrategy (Strategy), an increasing number of companies have started holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets in recent months. While this situation reveals increasing demand for BTC, Standard Chartered warned against this situation. If market conditions for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies deteriorate, price volatility will increase, which could trigger a wave of forced liquidations, Standard Chartered warned in a note today. Standard Chartered digital assets analyst Geoff Kendrick noted that a “pain level of 22% below the average purchase price is a potential liquidation level” for companies holding Bitcoin. The bank listed 61 companies that hold Bitcoin treasuries. Stating that there are some that have nothing to do with cryptocurrencies but hold Bitcoin for balance sheet diversification, the bank stated that these companies have a total of 673,897 BTC, or 3.2% of the total Bitcoin supply. Kendrick noted that half of these firms purchased their BTC at an average price of over $90,000, potentially putting them at risk of liquidation if Bitcoin falls below $90,000. Citing Core Scientific, which collapsed in 2022, as an example for this situation, the analyst said the following. “These companies could become forced sellers if the Bitcoin price drops 22% below their average purchase price. At this point, $90,000 remains a critical level for these companies. Because it would only take the price of Bitcoin to fall back below $90,000 for half of the companies that bought Bitcoin to suffer losses. MicroStrategy, which leads the institutional Bitcoin strategy, holds the majority (86%) of BTC reserves and has a much lower average purchase price of around $70,000. However, Kendrick, who noted that new institutional participants are at greater risk, said: “In the last two months, there has been an increase in companies buying Bitcoin and the average purchase price is higher than MSTR. This means there is more risk.” Standard Chartered analyst Kendrick said the real question is how much pain companies can take before they have to sell their Bitcoin holdings. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Bitcoin (BTC) Warning from Standard Chartered! "$90K is Very Critical!"