Author: Alice Monroe

MicroStrategy under Michael Saylor’s which is very much a hands on and steady approach, is very much tied to its Bitcoin focused treasury model. In May 2025 they acquired 4,020 BTC for $427M which brought to a total of 580,250 BTC that is about 2.76% of all circulating Bitcoin. With an average buy in of $70,002 per coin at the time of purchase the position is now worth over $60.6B which is a very impressive 522% unrealised return. Michael Saylor’s dedication to Bitcoin has put in place a structure which has turned MicroStrategy into almost a gateway for institutions to…

The French crypto case, things have come to a head as authorities charged 25 people. This group also included six minors involved in a series of violent abductions. These crimes, which put at risk wealthy blockchain players and their families, have brought to light the real world risks of digital transparency. The case came to light after coordinated attacks on several high-profile figures. Among them: Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat’s family and Ledger co-founder David Balland. A disturbing trend of violent ransom kidnappings is now reshaping how crypto executives approach personal safety. French Crypto Affair Reports Large Scale Youth Participation The French…

The Czech Justice Minister has left office after a $45 million Bitcoin donation scandal which had the nation in shock. Pavel Blazek resigned to the growing pressure which mounted over the government’s acceptance of a large scale crypto currency donation from a darknet market operator. The issue comes in at a very bad time for the coalition. It is but 6 months before the parliamentary elections which shake the stability of the coalition. Czech Minister Of Justice’s Role In The Regulatory Breach Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek, who had held office for two terms and was a legal scholar, had…

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is to implement a 3-for-1 stock split which the company is presenting as a strategy to bring in retail investors. This will take place June 16, 2025 as reported by 21Shares US LLC. What will happen is that each share will be divided into three which will in turn lower the price per share but preserve total economic value. At $104.25 per share before the split the ETF will trade at about $34.75 post split which will in turn make the investment more accessible to small scale investors. This strategy is a part of a…

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which was formerly known as MicroStrategy has put out a $250 million in perpetual preferred stock issue to fuel more Bitcoin purchase. This move puts the company forward as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin and a pioneer in hybrid financial engineering. Backed by the major investment banks and aim to attract both institutional and crypto savvy investors this strategic initiative which puts forth perpetual preferred stock as a unique capital raising vehicle. Wall Street Backs Bold Bitcoin Bet The new Series A Stride perpetual preferred stock offers a 10% annual dividend, paid out quarterly in…

The Ethereum Foundation has seen a large scale internal transformation. It’s at a turning point in how they do blockchain development. On June 2nd, 2025, the Foundation renamed and reorganized the Protocol Research Development team as the “Protocol” group. This change, which is also a move towards simplification, isn’t without its downsides. Confirmed layoff reports exist, though the exact numbers are not made public. This transformation marks a significant moment for Ethereum Foundation. For a long time, it had internal discussions which resulted in Ethereum’s core development teams’ focus on urgent priorities. The Foundation reported that it implemented the reorganisation…

Australia’s crypto ATM market has grown significantly. It went from a mere 23 machines in 2019 to over 1,800 at present. That rapid growth has made Australia the leader in crypto ATMs for the Asia-Pacific region. It is now the 3rd in the world behind the U.S. and Canada. However, the boom came with scammers that target especially older Australian consumers. There is now a push back from the regulators. Australia’s Crypto ATM Market Explodes Australia has seen a large growth in crypto ATM use due to public interest in crypto. Unfortunately, the early lack of regulation allowed bad actors…

Shift4 Payments Inc CEO Jared Isaacman’s surprise pull out of the NASA Administrator run-off put the company into a state of leadership flux. On June 1, 2025, it was reported that President Donald Trump had withdrawn Isaacman’s nomination. This withdrawal disrupted leadership changes at both NASA and Shift4. The sudden reversal has created uncertainty around succession plans. However, it stabilizes investor confidence in Isaacman’s continued leadership. The company must now navigate immediate questions regarding its CEO succession. Taylor Lauber, who is the president and is set to take over as CEO, is experiencing delays in his promotion. Also, Isaacman’s role…

Crypto circles were excited when the “Official Trump Crypto Wallet” was launched on June 3. It was advertised as a digital wallet designed for Trump supporters by Magic Eden and Fight Fight Fight LLC. The wallet included trading for Bitcoin, $TRUMP, and other currencies, as well as a $1 million giveaway. However, in a matter of hours, the Trump family disowned the wallet. They started a PR firestorm with coordinated denials. Trump Family Denies Trump Crypto Wallet Trump’s name and image were prominently displayed on the wallet’s website. However, family members immediately distanced themselves. Donald Trump Jr. stated that there…

James Wynn has been in the front page news recently regarding a large-scale Bitcoin liquidation event. The trader which is known for his aggressive leveraged positions had to sell off about 240 BTC at very bad prices. That incident also put into play the issue of how risky high leverage is in crypto trading and the very volatile nature of digital assets. James Wynn had an $82 million position on Bitcoin which he held with 40x leverage on the Hyperliquid platform at the time of the crypto liquidation event which he experienced. At $104,000 Bitcoin’s price touched his liquidation point…