SEC seeks public input on WisdomTree Bitcoin ETF in-kind creation rule change. source: https://coincu.com/341281-sec-seeks-comments-wisdomtree-bitcoin-etf

According to BlockBeats, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is inviting public comments on potential rule modifications that would allow the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund to engage in physical creation and redemption. The SEC has previously delayed decisions and sought feedback on similar rules concerning cryptocurrency ETFs, including BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, VanEck Bitcoin Trust, and VanEck Ethereum Trust. In a recent announcement, the SEC has opened a 21-day period for individuals to submit written data, opinions, or arguments regarding whether the proposed rule change for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund should be approved or rejected.

Odaily Planet Daily News According to the official WalletConnect post on the X platform, the WCT token is now available on Jupiter, and the WCT token Solana chain contract address is WCTk5xWdn5SYg56twGj32sUF3W4WFQ48ogezLBuYTBY.

Tether has launched its gold-backed stablecoin, XAUt0, on the TON blockchain. Using the Omnichain standard, it enables cross-chain transfers and aims to compete with traditional gold investments and other tokenised gold assets—bridging physical assets with DeFi.

According to BlockBeats, recent monitoring by Farside indicates that ARKB experienced a net outflow of $73.9 million, while GBTC saw a net outflow of $16.5 million. In contrast, BITB recorded a net inflow of $3.4 million.

According to Foresight News, Strategy has announced its intention to issue 2.5 million shares of its Series A perpetual Stride preferred stock, representing 10% of the company. The funds raised will be allocated for general corporate purposes, including the purchase of Bitcoin and working capital. The dividends on STRD shares are non-mandatory and set at an annual rate of 10%, payable only upon declaration by the board of directors. The first dividend payment is scheduled to be distributed quarterly starting September 30, 2025. Strategy retains the right to redeem all STRD shares under specific conditions, with an initial liquidation preference of $100 per share, subject to market price adjustments.

Odaily Planet Daily News The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public opinion on whether the rules should be amended to allow physical subscription and redemption of the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund. Previously, the SEC has repeatedly postponed its decision on the physical subscription and redemption mechanism of cryptocurrency ETFs and asked market participants to provide feedback. The products involved include BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), VanEck Bitcoin Trust and VanEck Ethereum Trust. (TheBlock)

According to Odaily, Wintermute founder and CEO Evgeny Gaevoy responded on X to James Wynn's public comments, stating, "Overall, I think this is just a well-executed HL marketing campaign. James Wynn did well, and the tweets were excellent." Recently, James Wynn had repeatedly claimed that his positions were targeted by a whale-hunting team. Yesterday, he posted on X, directly addressing Wintermute and announcing his return, seemingly implying that Wintermute was involved in the targeting. Following this, James Wynn initiated a fundraising campaign aimed at "countering market-making groups."

Odaily Planet Daily News: Towns Protocol, a social protocol with a total financing amount of up to 35.5 million US dollars, announced in X that the first round of snapshots had ended on April 10, and the second round of snapshots will be conducted before the airdrop (not yet conducted), and both snapshots will be included in the token airdrop. At the same time, it stated that the work on distribution, user analysis and filtering, and protocol infrastructure has been completed, and the token airdrop will be conducted later this summer.

1. Wintermute founder responds to James Wynn: This is just a well-executed Hyperliquid marketing campaign; 2. CreatorBid launches Launchpad V2 "Curate with BID" to implement a decentralized project screening mechanism; 3. Sonic: 25% of the tokens in the first quarter airdrop will be circulated immediately, and 75% of the tokens will need 270 days to unlock; 4. Robinhood completes acquisition of cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp for $200 million; 5. Tether launches full-chain gold stablecoin "XAUt0" on TON blockchain; 6. The probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged in June is 95.3%; 7. Fed Goolsby: It is believed that interest rates are expected to fall in the next 12 to 18 months; 8. Willy Woo: The market is in a "liquidation season" and it is not advisable to go long at this stage; 9. xAI is conducting a $300 million stock sale transaction with a valuation of $113 billion; 10. Trump: If the tariffs cannot be countered, the US economy has little chance of survival; 11. Meta shareholders overwhelmingly rejected the Bitcoin fiscal strategy proposal, with only 0.08% supporting it; 12. SharpLink's stock price soared 2000% last week and then fell back 30%, completing $450 million in financing and launching the ETH strategy; 13. The Ethereum Foundation announced the reorganization of the R&D team and layoffs, focusing on network expansion and user experience; 14. Circle raised its IPO issuance size, with a target valuation of $7.2 billion; 15. Strategy announced plans to issue 2.5 million shares of STRD preferred stock for the purchase of Bitcoin and operations.

OSL Group acquires Evergreen Crest Holdings for $15M, entering Indonesian crypto market and expanding business verticals. source: https://coincu.com/341278-osl-group-indonesia-acquisition

Golden Finance launches the 2715th issue of "Golden Morning 8" - a morning report on the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

There is one key to seeing through any currency: who is issuing the currency and who is taking the seigniorage. Everything else is secondary.

On May 21, 2025, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, China formally passed the Stablecoin Bill in the third reading, and it was then officially promulgated on May 30, marking that the Stablecoin Bill has officially become law and is expected to come into effect this year.

When MicroStrategy's market value exceeded $100 billion in the name of "Bitcoin company", and when SharpLink went public through a backdoor listing and purchased 160,000 Ethereums, its stock price soared 500% in a single day, the U.S. stock market is staging a magical plot of "buying coins will make you rich instantly."

Metaplanet has bought another 1,088 bitcoin, bringing its total to 8,888 BTC as it moves closer to its 10,000 BTC goal. The company’s shares jumped nearly 10% after the news, and it continues funding purchases through zero-interest bonds.

BitMEX researchers found serious gaps in North Korean hacker group Lazarus Group's security operations.

Taiwanese and US authorities are seizing millions in digital assets and properties linked to a man running a $100 million dark web drug market. His sentencing has been postponed as he cooperates with prosecutors by providing key information.

China’s AI powerhouse, DeepSeek, has announced a major upgrade to its flagship chatbot—DeepSeek-R1-0528, promising next-level logic, mathematical reasoning, and programming prowess.

Major music labels are negotiating with AI startups like Suno and Udio to set terms for revenue sharing and artist compensation when music is used to train or generate AI content. The goal: protect their catalogs while ensuring AI supports, not exploits, creators.