Anthony Pompliano’s Bitcoin-focused firm, ProCap BTC, has filed an 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to go public through a merger with Columbus Circle Capital Corp I, a blank-check company. A June 25 announcement, shared by Pompliano on X, outlines a business merger that would form ProCap Financial, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed entity. The move comes after a series of high-profile events for the company, demonstrating its intention to develop institutional infrastructure around Bitcoin ( BTC ). We filed an 8-K today for the proposed business combination between ProCap BTC, LLC and Columbus Circle Capital Corp, which will create the publicly listed ProCap Financial at the closing of the deal. Here is the deck we included. $CCCM pic.twitter.com/L8SapBfW6Y — Anthony Pompliano 🌪 (@APompliano) June 24, 2025 Just a day before the filing, ProCap disclosed the purchase of 3,724 BTC, worth approximately $387 million, at an average price of $103,785 per coin. In addition, the company recently raised more than $750 million, which included $225 million in convertible debt and $550 million in equity. The funds will support its long-term strategy of treating Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset, according to investor materials. You might also like: Corporations continue to spawn Bitcoin treasuries— What’s good about them? ProCap aims to differentiate itself from traditional financial firms by generating yield on Bitcoin holdings while offering products for institutional investors. If the merger is completed, ProCap would become one of the top 15 publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holders globally, according to data from Bitcointreasuries.com. The special-purpose acquisition company merger route comes as more crypto-native companies explore public listings amid increasing regulatory clarity in the U.S. ProCap’s planned listing joins several digital asset firms seeking market legitimacy through public offerings. As part of the process, Columbus Circle and ProCap will submit a registration statement to the SEC, including a joint prospectus and proxy materials. Investors and stakeholders are encouraged to review those filings once available. Pompliano, a long-time Bitcoin advocate, has positioned ProCap as a pure-play on BTC’s future as institutional demand grows. With significant capital raised and a clear focus on Bitcoin-native financial services, the firm is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched crypto listings of 2025. Read more: Metaplanet allocates additional $5B in capital to U.S. subsidiary
NEAR Protocol community members have formally proposed a significant adjustment to the network’s monetary policy, aiming to reduce the fixed annual inflation rate of the NEAR token from 5% to
Former US Treasury Secretary and founder of Liberty Strategic Capital Steven Mnuchin made important assessments regarding the FED's monetary policy direction in a program he attended on CNBC. Mnuchin said he expects the Fed to cut interest rates by a total of 75 to 100 basis points over the next 12 months. Stating that FED Chairman Jerome Powell is taking a “wait-and-see” approach, Mnuchin said that the market has already priced in this reduction and expects the decrease in interest rates to be gradual. “I think we will see a decrease in interest rates of about 100 basis points, unless there are any surprise developments,” said Mnuchin, adding that Powell's cautious approach stems from the permanent effects of inflation, which has been described as “temporary” in the past. Mnuchin said he expects Trump to announce several trade deals soon and that if progress is made in the talks, some of the tariff decisions in July could be postponed. “The tariffs that have been implemented so far have not increased inflation. This supports the market’s expectation of low interest rates,” Mnuchin said, adding that negotiations with countries such as China, India and Japan are ongoing. Related News: Company That Announced It Would Accumulate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Worth of Solana (SOL) Suddenly Partners with a Surprise Altcoin Mnuchin, who also touched on TikTok in his speech, said that he expected the President to reach an agreement regarding the platform, and that instead of a direct sale, a solution that would involve new investors becoming partners in the company and continuing relations with ByteDance was more likely. He said that his own investment interests were currently inactive. Stating that long-term interest rates are also pricing in future FED cuts, Mnuchin said that 10-year bond yields could fall to the 4% – 4.25% range, but it is unlikely to fall below 4%. The former minister said he did not expect a serious slowdown in the economy, noting that the market was acting with this outlook. Mnuchin emphasized the importance of the “big tax package” expected to pass the Senate, arguing that extending the Trump-era tax cuts was critical for the market. Mnuchin, who acknowledged that long-term debt and deficits were a serious issue, said that deficits could be brought under control if economic growth remained around 3%, otherwise cuts in public spending would be inevitable. *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin Reveals His Prediction on Interest Rate Cuts and Delivers Good News
The post Ethereum price Eyes 107% Surge as Golden Cross Pattern Returns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto market turned green after a surprise ceasefire in the Middle East. Along with the ceasefire, a few other big changes took place in global markets, creating a bullish mood for cryptocurrencies, especially altcoins. The recent price drop could have been a bottom for altcoins, and the sharp recovery since then supports this view. Indicators also hint that altcoins could soon outperform Bitcoin. Ethereum and the altcoin market are showing signs of something big brewing. After the recent sharp drop in prices, which felt like a final shakeout for many traders, market charts are starting to look very bullish. Interestingly, just like how oil prices hinted at a ceasefire before it was officially announced, crypto charts too have a habit of predicting major moves before they happen. Ethereum and Golden Cross On Crypto Banter’s Ran Show, the analyst said that Ethereum is about to form a golden cross, a technical signal where the 50-day moving average crosses above the 200-day moving average. In the past, this pattern has led to huge price jumps for ETH, including rallies of 107%, 25%, and even an incredible 2,500%. What makes it even more exciting is that the entire altcoin market, excluding Bitcoin, is also just days away from forming its own golden cross. Historically, these moments have triggered powerful rallies in the market. With interest rates falling, market sentiment shifting, and technical signals lining up, it looks like Ethereum and altcoins might be getting ready for a strong move upward in the weeks ahead. Ethereum Short-Term Price Targets: Ethereum has seen a short rally in the past 12 hours, but it’s too early to confirm a strong recovery. Important support lies around $2,380, this level must hold to keep hopes alive for a bigger breakout. If Ethereum can push a little higher to around $2,477, it would strengthen the bullish case.
The post 42% Rally for DOG Token: Is This the Next Dogecoin Challenger on Bitcoin? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News DOG (Bitcoin), the first memecoin built directly on Bitcoin’s network using the new Runes protocol, is making headlines with a price surge. In the past 24 hours, DOG token became the top performer among the top 300 cryptocurrencies on CoinGecko. As of now, it remains one of the day’s biggest gainers, up 11% and trading at $0.003791, with a daily trading volume exceeding $27 million. BREAKING: According to @coingecko , $DOG is the top-performing token in the top 300 over the past 24 hours. Probably nothing. pic.twitter.com/nDNlqDgrPl — DOG•DA•MASSA — btcsummit.co (@dogdamassa) June 24, 2025 Launched with no pre-sale, no team allocation, and a fair, community-driven launch, DOG is a fully decentralized memecoin backed by Bitcoin’s security and a rapidly growing grassroots following. The token has quickly gained traction in the market and on social media. $DOG up 42% in a day and it's not even a bull move. It's first tier-1 exchange spot listing is imminent. It's gonna be a fun and crazy bull season. https://t.co/abYJ6qVdUv — Dan Gambardello (@cryptorecruitr) June 24, 2025 Analyst Dan Gambardello recently opened up about DOG’s impressive rally, surging 42% in a single day. According to the expert, DOG’s first major Tier-1 exchange listing is imminent, which could fuel even bigger moves in the days ahead. Massive Daily Gains and Tier-1 Listings Ahead Earlier this year, DOG hit a market cap of $950 million, coming just shy of the $1 billion milestone. It has since corrected to around $300 million. While DOG currently trails well-known memecoins like Dogwifhat, Brett, and Floki, it has already overtaken rising names such as Turbo, Notcoin, and Toshi. It is listed on several major mid-tier exchanges like BingX, Bitget, MEXC, and Gate.io, with futures trading live on Bybit, OKX, KuCoin, and Kraken. According to speculations, DOG’s Kraken spot listing is 95% confirmed for June 27. JUST IN: @KrakenFX hints $DOG Spot Listing announcement on Friday (June 27th, 2025) pic.twitter.com/8CSnVc7UTc — Vincent (Cryptolution) (@cryptolution101) June 23, 2025 Gambardello has said that it is one of the top 5 plays of this entire cycle. CoinMarketCap recently featured DOG in its weekly report, noting its rapid growth and potential to rival Dogecoin. Conclusion: Should You Be Excited? Dogecoin is still the top memecoin by market cap and has been around since 2013. For DOG to catch up, it would need to jump over 6,000%. A few weeks ago, DOG’s current market cap was around $500 million, the same level Dogecoin was at before its explosive run to nearly $100 billion last cycle.
Asia stock markets rise on Wednesday followed an overnight rally on Wall Street, fueled by optimism that the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran will hold. On the geopolitical front, US President Donald Trump accused both Israel and Iran of violating a newly declared ceasefire, expressing particular frustration with Israel for launching major strikes on Iran. Earlier that day, Iran fired a barrage of missiles, resulting in four fatalities. Gold prices edged higher to around $3,330 per ounce on Wednesday, slightly recovering from a two-week low. Japan ( NKY:IND ) rose 0.29% to above 38,800 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix Index slipped 0.2% to 2,776. The Japanese yen held steady around 144.8 per dollar on Wednesday, near a one-week-high, as markets digested the Bank of Japan’s latest Summary of Opinions. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) reiterated that it will only consider future rate hikes if its economic and price forecasts are met, according to the summary from its June Monetary Policy Meeting . Japan’s leading economic index — which reflects the outlook for the coming months based on indicators such as job offers and consumer sentiment — was revised up to 104.2 in April 2025 from a preliminary estimate of 103.4. Japan’s index of coincident economic indicators—which reflects trends in factory output, employment, and retail sales—rose to 116.0 in April 2025. On the trade front, Japanese negotiator Ryosei Akazawa is reportedly preparing for his seventh trip to the US as early as June 26 to press for the removal of US tariffs. China ( SHCOMP ) rose 0.62% to around 3,422 on Wednesday, while the Shenzhen Component added 0.2% to 10,240, marking a third straight session of gains, and the offshore yuan weakened toward 7.17 per dollar on Wednesday, breaking a four-session winning streak. People's Bank of China injected CNY 300 billion into banks on June 25 via a one-year lending facility to maintain liquidity. Furthermore, Beijing unveiled fresh guidelines aimed at boosting domestic consumption through financial tools, with the goal of supporting employment, increasing household incomes, and stimulating broader economic growth. Investors are now turning their attention to the upcoming July Politburo meeting for potential indications of further economic stimulus. Hong Kong ( HSI ) rose 0.91% to 24,385 in early trade on Wednesday, marking gains for the fourth session and maintaining their highest level in two weeks. India ( SENSEX ) rose 0.66% to 82,611 in early deals on Wednesday, rising for the second straight session, mainly driven by gains in the tech and auto sectors. Australia ( AS51 ) rose 0.11% at around 8,555 on Wednesday, pausing after a strong 1% rally in the previous session. The Australian dollar strengthened to around $0.650 on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive session of gains despite softer-than-expected inflation figures. Australia’s consumer prices rose by 2.1% year-on-year in May, coming in below market forecasts of a 2.3% increase and easing from a 2.4% growth in April. Core inflation also slowed to 2.4% from 2.8%, the lowest since November 2021. In the U.S., on Tuesday, all three major indexes ended higher buoyed by cooling geopolitical tensions and a continued slide in oil prices. U.S. stock futures were flat on Wednesday following a strong session for equities, as easing geopolitical tensions and falling oil prices lifted investor sentiment: Dow +0.08% ; S&P 500 +0.06% ; Nasdaq +0.08% . Currencies: ( JPY:USD ), ( CNY:USD ), ( AUD:USD ), ( INR:USD ), ( HKD:USD ), ( NZD:USD ). More on Asia: BoJ minutes reveal ongoing caution on economy amid inflation & market risks PBoC injects CNY 300 Billion into banking system via MLF to boost liquidity Australia's monthly CPI dips to 7-month low of 2.1% in May Japan's manufacturing rebounds in June, services maintain growth amid new orders Australia's services sector expands to 3-month high; manufacturing holds steady at 51
BitcoinWorld 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum to Take Place in Dubai, October 28-29, 2025 – Unprecedented Scale. Blockchain Life, the leading international forum on Web3 and cryptocurrencies, is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary edition in Dubai on October 28-29, 2025. This landmark event promises an unparalleled experience with a record number of speakers, two dedicated stages, expanded activity zones, and premium networking opportunities for 15,000 attendees. All timed perfectly ahead of the expected peak of the Bull Run. Find out more about the best place to meet friends, partners and clients from all over the world and choose your ticket at the presale price: https://blockchain-life.com/ Why Attend the Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum? Engage in two days of premier networking and behind-the-scenes discussions with market leaders from around the globe. Hear from over 200 influential speakers, including founders and C-level executives from the industry’s most recognized companies. Gain invaluable insights on the current market landscape and discover winning strategies to capitalize on the anticipated Bull Run peak. Explore the latest developments and new products from over 200 companies in the expo zone. Be among the first to invest in or benefit from groundbreaking solutions. The forum program includes a Street Festival, Startup Pitch Competition, a Trading Tournament, and a legendary Afterparty at a new, exclusive Dubai location featuring a secret headlining artist. Extend your experience beyond the forum itself with a series of side events taking place throughout Blockchain Life Week and allowing you to get the most out of participating in the Forum. Get 10% OFF your ticket with promo code bitcoinworld https://blockchain-life.com/ This post 15th Anniversary Blockchain Life Forum to Take Place in Dubai, October 28-29, 2025 – Unprecedented Scale. first appeared on BitcoinWorld and is written by Keshav Aggarwal
MicroStrategy’s potential inclusion in the S&P 500 hinges critically on Bitcoin maintaining its price above $95,240, according to financial analyst Jeff Walton. The company’s eligibility depends on cumulative positive earnings
XRP's value rose significantly after Arthur Britto's social media post. Britto's brief communication after years increased interest and market speculation. Continue Reading: XRP Soars as Ripple Co-Founder Sparks Market Frenzy The post XRP Soars as Ripple Co-Founder Sparks Market Frenzy appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
Financial analyst Jeff Walton says Strategy’s odds of S&P 500 eligibility hinge on Bitcoin’s ability to remain above $95,240.