Bitcoin Cafe News September 14/15, 2025 Google launched an open-source AI payments protocol supporting credit cards and stablecoins, built with Coinbase, the Ethereum Foundation and over 60 partners, per Fortune. News As of today, the cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery amid anticipation for the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later this week. The total market capitalization stands at approximately $4.14 trillion, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $115,500–$116,000 after a brief dip below $115,000 earlier this week. Ethereum (ETH) is hovering near $4,500–$4,550, while altcoins exhibit mixed performance. Institutional inflows remain strong, particularly into BTC and ETH ETFs, signaling sustained bullish sentiment despite short-term volatility. News Ehereum and Altcoin Performance: ETH dipped under $4,600 but recovered to $4,504–$4,548, with a 1% daily decline on September 15 amid broader corrections. Solana (SOL) led gains at 1.1% to $235.33, while the GameFi sector lagged with a 4.41% drop, impacting tokens like GALA. BNB surged 806,926% since 2017 to $929.72, bolstered by Binance's ecosystem growth and quarterly burns. Cardano (ADA) traded at $0.87, up 3,928% from 2017, emphasizing research-driven development. Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/mining_direc… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tether #Blockchains #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman #XBiz

Crypto Bear Media Watercooler The New Price Is Right? or Spin The Wheel, Make The Deal; Bears In The Woods; Whales Eating Small Fish; Oceans 11 Online Risk Management In Red Sea and Beyond Atlantis September 2025 September 11 Surprisingly soft US PPI has boosted optimism on interest rates The US producer price index has pleased bulls in equities, providing the Nasdaq100 with momentum to rise above 24,000 and update its historical highs. The producer price index fell 0.1% in August, slowing its annual growth rate to 2.6% from 3.1% previously (revised from 3.3%). This is a striking contrast to the average expectations of an acceleration to 3.3%. Producer prices excluding food and energy also fell by 0.1% for the month, slowing to 2.8% year-on-year from 3.4% a month earlier. This publication had an impact on the markets for two reasons. First, analysts tend to make the same mistake when forecasting PPI and CPI. Producer prices that are 0.4 percentage points below expectations set traders up for a similar mistake for consumer prices, which are released on Thursday. Second, PPI is a leading indicator for headline inflation and triggers a reassessment of the inflation outlook for the coming months. This data fits in with the narrative of recent days, pushing the Fed towards more aggressive interest rate cuts. These sentiments are lifting stock prices and putting pressure on the US dollar. The probability of three or more rate cuts before the end of the year is now estimated at 74%, up from 43% a week earlier. (FxPro) News September 11 Bulls and Bears On Crypto Season Companies that accumulate and hoard bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have suffered sharp drops in their share prices as the crypto mania that has gripped investors for much of the year recedes. Talk about The Bulls And The Bears ... These so-called digital asset treasury companies sell shares or issue debt to raise cash for buying crypto held on their balance sheets. Investors have been snapping up their shares, encouraged by bitcoin's record highs this year as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to embrace the sector. At time of publication at least 61 publicly listed companies that are not primarily engaged in digital assets have adopted bitcoin treasury strategies, media group reported in June. Shares in Michael Saylor's Strategy , the best known of these bitcoin buyers, have fallen from $457 in July to as low as $328 this week. That is the lowest since April and cuts their gains this year to 13%. Japanese bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet (3350.T), this week hit its weakest since May. The shares are down more than 60% from their June peak but remain up 105% so far this year. Small companies that have transformed the fortunes of their shares - and their stock-owning executives - simply by announcing a sudden shift in strategy to bitcoin-buying have also taken a bit hit. The scale of the reversal is "entirely unsurprising," said Kaiko analyst Adam McCarthy. "These are all essentially volatility plays as they are leveraged exposure ... so if bitcoin is down 3%, they're down a multiple of that, sometimes four or five times as much," he said. "For retail users it's a shock a lot of the time, so it probably compounds the downturn when some sell out of fear." When these shares tank, the companies' market value can be less than the crypto holdings on their balance sheets. Digital asset treasury companies also often rely on capital market access to fund their crypto buying, which can "dry up when sentiment cools," said Lale Akoner, global market analyst at eToro. "Beyond their bitcoin exposure, most (companies) have only modest fundamentals, so their valuations don't have much of a cushion." Shares of Smarter Web Company(SWC.ASE), soared after the UK-based website designer announced a bitcoin-buying strategy in April. The stock is down more than 70% since June. Shares in Alt5 Sigma (ALTS.O), which has been buying tokens in Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto venture, have tumbled more than 61% from their June high reached before the company announced a $1.5 billion deal with the venture. Bitcoin-hoarding has spread to other cryptocurrencies, too, with more companies buying up ether and lesser-known digital currencies. "Until retail users realise that these firms aren't buying into crypto, rather they're selling a crypto narrative to pump their equity value, this circle will persist," Kaiko's McCarthy said. Shares of Peter Thiel-backed BitMine (BMNR.A) and gaming media network GameSquare (GAME.O), rocketed this year after they announced plans to buy ether. Both have slumped by about 67% since July. Crypto exchange Gemini is set to debut on the Nasdaq on Friday. The exchange, backed by Cameron Tyler Winklevoss, raised the proposed price range for its U.S. initial public offering and is targeting a market valuation of up to $3.08 billion. (Wires with Media) News September 8 Cryptocurrency market uncertainty as a sign of suppressed retail risk appetite Market Overview Cryptocurrency market capitalisation has gained 2.5% over the past seven days to $3.85 trillion, demonstrating a very modest and erratic recovery without buyer euphoria or significant volumes. The crypto market capitalisation remains below its 50-day moving average, indicating the prevalence of bears in the market. This is a very worrying indicator of underlying risk appetite in financial markets. Although stocks are offsetting the weakness in the labour market with growth in anticipation of Fed dovishness, the weakness of the economy is still negative for retail customers, the driving force behind prices. The sentiment index fell into fear territory on Sunday at 44, but returned to a neutral 51 on Monday, reflecting a wait-and-see stance. Bitcoin continues to hover around $111K, crossing this mark up or down every day for the past seven days. Since the beginning of September, an upward line can be drawn through the local price lows, but BTC has gained about 3.6% during this time, more than the losses on 28 August alone. News Background The total volume of corporate Bitcoin reserves reached a record 840,000 BTC in August, but their growth rate and transaction volume fell to annual lows, according to CryptoQuant. This indicates a weakening of institutional demand. The altcoin season has already begun, but only for those coins that large companies have included in their reserves, according to Bloomberg. Another potential driver of the alt season could be the approval of crypto ETF applications in the US. About 10 assets are expected from the SEC, including Dogecoin, Chainlink, Stellar, Bitcoin Cash, Avalanche, Litecoin, Shiba Inu, Polkadot, Solana and Hedera. Stablecoins are gaining popularity because they offer businesses faster, cheaper and more reliable payments than traditional systems, said Stripe CEO Patrick Collison. The Financial Times has learned of Tether's plans to buy gold. According to the publication's sources, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin has been discussing investing in the entire precious metal supply chain, which includes mining, processing, trading, and royalties. (FxPro) News Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/articles/min… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tethereum #Blockchains #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinpr #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman #XMining #XMarkets #XBiz

Cryptos, FinTech, Metals, Politics and Culture News Unimpressive crypto rebound August 21/22, 2025 Market Overview The crypto market capitalisation has added 1% over the past 24 hours, reaching $3.86 trillion, but this can hardly be called the beginning of a recovery. Yesterday looks more like a small bounce on the way down. The technology sector in traditional financial markets remains under pressure, dampening the mood of cryptocurrency buyers. Bitcoin is trading at $113.7k, with an unsuccessful attempt to return above $115K only highlighting the market's weakness and reinforcing the role of the 50-day moving average as a key local resistance. Market participants remain hopeful that Powell will soften his tone on Friday but remain cautious beforehand. News Background According to SoSoValue, net outflows from BTC ETFs jumped to $523.3 million on August 19, while the net outflow from the ETH-ETF amounted to $429.7 million. The negative trend continues for the third trading session after a week of net inflows. Kronos Research explains the decline in cryptocurrencies as being caused by profit-taking and the liquidation of leveraged positions after BTC's historic high in August. News of a US SEC investigation into Alt5 Sigma intensified pressure on the crypto market. Alt5 Sigma entered a $1.5 billion deal with World Liberty Financial, which is linked to US President Donald Trump. Ethereum's on-chain metrics are exacerbating the situation. The number of active addresses has fallen 28% from its peak on July 30. Against this backdrop of uncertainty, market participants are more actively hedging their risks in the derivatives market. The delta skew of 30-day Bitcoin options reached 12%, a four-month high. According to Bitwise, the inclusion of cryptocurrencies in US pension plans could push Bitcoin to $200,000 by the end of the year. This event could prove to be more significant than the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs. The first inflows from pension funds could begin as early as this autumn. (FxPro) News August 22, 2025 The tedious seesaw for gold is about to end Gold's hopes for an aggressive cut in the Fed's federal funds rate, the associated decline in Treasury bond yields, and the weakening of the US dollar have not yet materialised. The Fed is likely to ease monetary policy in September. However, it may then pause again. Its slowness is bringing investors' interest back to the greenback. Clouds are gathering over the precious metal due to Donald Trump's efforts to end the armed conflict in Ukraine. The start of hostilities, followed by the West's freezing of Russia's gold and foreign exchange reserves, was the starting point for the Gold’s rally. Since February 2022, gold has risen 1.7x and reached a record high of more than $3,500 per ounce in April. The rally was driven by de-dollarisation, active buying of bullion by central banks, and increased demand for ETFs. In the second quarter, central bank activity in the precious metals market declined significantly, and capital flows into specialised exchange-traded funds slowed. Without these advantages, XAUUSD can forget about recovering the upward trend. However, the favourable external background in the form of monetary stimulus from the Fed, lower Treasury yields, and a weaker US dollar in the medium term will give gold a boost. The gold chart clearly shows consolidation since April, with the price right in the middle of the 12% range from peak to correction lows. This tedious five-month movement to the right is likely to end in the coming weeks, as August often marks the start of major trends in gold. The duration of consolidation is often directly proportional to the strength of the breakout. From a technical analysis perspective, given the accumulated overbought condition, the downside potential is huge – up to $3000 or even $2200 per ounce. However, the upside potential is no less impressive: $4600 in an extreme bullish scenario, including the Fed switching to a mode of absolute softness. (FxPro) News The dollar finds its footing, but the Fed holds the cards The US dollar has shaken off its fears and gone on the counterattack. The Fed is still dependent on data. It does not allow for a 50 basis-point cut in the federal funds rate in September and a 150–175 basis points cut in the cycle. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted these figures as possible outcomes based on economic models but stressed that he was not directing the Fed to act. Foreign investors are reducing their hedging of risks associated with owning US assets. Other countries continue to buy US Treasury bonds. Is the USD index oversold? Ahead of Jerome Powell's speech in Jackson Hole, speculators were unwinding their short positions on the US currency. This resulted in a pullback in the USD index. Donald Trump was able to stop it for a while.  The US president called on FOMC member Lisa Cook to resign for alleged mortgage fraud. The White House is intent on filling the Committee with its own people, turning the central bank into a puppet and aggressively lowering rates. The erosion of confidence in the Fed is a bearish factor for the dollar. A separate factor is expectations for the key rate, where investors have reduced the chances of a 25-point rate cut to 73%. This is a significant fundamental driver of the dollar's growth over the past week and a half, when dovish expectations peaked: markets priced in a 100% chance of a 25-basis-point cut and a 6% chance of a 50-basis-point cut. The dollar index is comfortably above its 50-day moving average, reflecting a shift in sentiment to bullish after a period of decline. However, early speculation is risky until Powell has had his say, confirming or refuting the expectation of a rate cut in September and, in general, a transition to active easing with three cuts before the end of the year. (FxPro) News July 21, 2025 Surprise from Flash PMI in the eurozone allowed the euro to continue its fight According to preliminary PMI estimates, the Eurozone industry moved from contraction to growth in August for the first time in more than two years. The manufacturing PMI rose to 50.5, entering growth territory for the first time since June 2022, after it was 48.8 a month earlier. The data contradicted the expected decline to 49.6, indicating a more stable state of the economy. The services activity index fell from 51.0 to 50.7. This level is also the average value for the indicator over the past year, hovering around it all this time. Improvements in industry have been the main contributor to the positive dynamics of the composite PMI in recent months. However, these data are somewhat at odds with foreign trade statistics and industrial production and order data in Germany. Among individual countries, France's 31-month high in manufacturing PMI and Germany's 38-month high deserve attention. Historically, PMI indicators have been a good leading indicator for financial markets, so it is not surprising that the EURUSD rose by 0.3% as publications for individual eurozone countries were released after two attempts to push the price down to intraday lows near 1.1625 on Wednesday and Thursday. The data release supported the EURUSD recovery above the 50-day moving average, around which bulls and bears have been tugging since early August. The currency market is fully focused on signals from Powell on Friday, ignoring other data. EURUSD will likely spend most of this anticipation near 1.1650. (FxPro) News August 22, 2025 Ethereum Hits $4,880 Peak Amid Rate Cut Rally On August 22, 2025, Ethereum surged to a new all-time high of $4,880, ending a nearly four-year drought amid expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and robust institutional investments. This milestone boosted the crypto market's total capitalization past $4 trillion, driven by factors like staking yields, U.S. ETFs absorbing $12.7 billion in August, and ecosystem upgrades such as the upcoming Pectra hard fork. Social media erupted with celebrations from figures like Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, predicting further gains and potential altcoin dominance. (Grok) News Ripple Wins: Court Dismisses SEC Appeals on XRP On August 22, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit dismissed all appeals in the SEC's lawsuit against Ripple Labs, ending a four-year legal battle that began in December 2020. Ripple executives Bradley Garlinghouse and Christian Larsen were accused of raising over $1.3 billion through unregistered XRP sales, resulting in a $125 million penalty. This victory clarifies that XRP is not a security in secondary markets, signaling a potential shift in crypto regulation and paving the way for broader adoption and innovation. (Grok) News Trump Seizes 10% of Intel in Tech Supremacy Push President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal where the U.S. government acquired a 10% equity stake in Intel, valued at $10 billion, through negotiations with CEO Lip-Bu Tan. This move, facilitated by the CHIPS Act, aims to boost domestic semiconductor production, enhance national security, and counter foreign competition like Taiwan's TSMC. Intel shares surged 6% amid market optimism, though critics decried it as government overreach, sparking economic debates. (Grok) News Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList "The crypto and blockchain model is most impressive. XRP has provided us with substantial return on investment" - Greg Tingle, Media Man Group “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin News Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $114,870.49 USD 1.56% Ethereum $4,712.85 USD 9.44% XRP $3.04 USD 5.99% Tether $0.9915 USD -0.84% BNB $881.93 USD 3.83% Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/mining_direc… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tether #Blockchains #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman #XBiz

Crypto, Bitcoin, FinTech, Comms News August 1, 2025 Crypto: A weak start to a difficult month Market Picture The crypto market lost 2.7% over the past 24 hours to $3.75 trillion, the level of a week earlier. As this was not the first day of decline, the biggest hit was to altcoins, with ETH losing 5.6% and XRP losing 6%, compared to a 3% loss for BTC. The cryptocurrency sentiment index fell to 65, its lowest level since 8 July, after three weeks of extreme greed. Clearly, the inability to grow disappointed speculators and increased bearish sentiment. Bitcoin is trading at $115K, falling below $114K at the most vulnerable time at the start of Asian trading. The first cryptocurrency has given up almost half of its gains from the lows at the start of the month to the peaks on 14 July. Heavy selling in the second half of the month is darkening the clouds, but it will take more than just fatigue and a lack of news to reverse the trend. Last month and August 2024 also saw a weak start, so this comes as no surprise. News Background Bitcoin rose 8.3% in July to $116,500, strengthening for the fourth consecutive month after a two-month decline. In terms of seasonality, August is considered one of the two most unfavourable months for BTC. Over the past 14 years, Bitcoin has ended the month with growth only five times and has declined nine times. For the last three years, Bitcoin has been unsuccessful. The average decline was 14.7%, while the average growth was 26%. According to Strategic ETH Reserve, corporate Ethereum reserves exceeded $10 billion. Sixty-five companies hold 2.73 million ETH on their balance sheets, which is 2.26% of the second cryptocurrency's total supply. Standard Chartered Bank expects large companies to accumulate Ethereum as a strategic asset and buy up to 10% of the cryptocurrency's total supply. The American bank JPMorgan has announced an expansion of its cooperation with the Coinbase crypto exchange. The bank's customers will be allowed to buy cryptocurrencies using credit cards. (FxPro) News Blockchain News Maldives Financial Hub: The Maldives has partnered with Dubai-based MBS Global Investments to create a blockchain and digital assets financial hub in Malé, valued at $8.8 billion, aiming to diversify its economy. Bitcoin’s Market Surge: Bitcoin’s market cap hit $2.4 trillion, surpassing Amazon, silver, and Alphabet, driven by a July rally. It rose 11% in late April, nearing a two-month high of $94,000, fueled by potential U.S. tariff reductions and strong corporate earnings. Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade: Ethereum’s upcoming Fusaka hard fork, expected in November, will focus on performance and security improvements without new user features. Solana’s Capacity Boost: Solana plans to increase its block capacity from 60 million to 100 million compute units to enhance transaction throughput and reduce network congestion. Corporate Blockchain Adoption: A Deloitte survey indicates 99% of CFOs at billion-dollar firms expect long-term crypto adoption, with nearly 25% planning integration within two years. Stablecoin Developments: AllUnity’s EURAU stablecoin launched, but euro-denominated stablecoins remain a small fraction (0.2%) of the market despite 60% growth since late 2024. Amazon and Walmart’s stablecoin explorations raise privacy concerns. Security and Hacks: A critical bug in SuperRare’s staking contract led to a $731,000 theft in RARE tokens, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in blockchain systems. U.S. Regulatory Moves: The SEC introduced new listing standards for crypto asset-based ETPs, and the White House released a crypto roadmap, though details on a U.S. Bitcoin reserve remain unclear. Innovations and Partnerships: The Philippines launched a blockchain-based document validation system on Polygon, despite a network outage. Coinbase and JPMorgan partnered to expand crypto access for Chase clients. (Grok) News Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $114,490.93 USD -3.55% Ethereum $3,618.31 USD -6.51% Tether $0.9996 USD -0.05% XRP $2.93 USD -7.65% BNB $768.48 USD -4.92% Solana $168.08 USD -7.66% USD Coin $1.00 USD 0.11% Dogecoin $0.2045 USD -9.02% TRON $0.3248 USD -0.27% Cardano $0.7209 USD -8.51% Wrapped Bitcoin $114,553.04 USD -3.46% News Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList "The crypto and blockchain model is most impressive. XRP has provided us with substantial return on investment" - Greg Tingle, Media Man Group “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining Directory (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/articles/min… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #BTC #Bitcoin #TRON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tethereum #Blockchains #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman #XMarkets #XCurrency

Paris Treaty (Dec 10, 1898): the day Puerto Ricans lost 40 % of our savings 🇵🇷 See the original signed docs: 1️⃣ Treaty of Peace US–Spain: loc.gov/law/help/us-treaties… 2️⃣ Exec Order “Currency Exchange”: archive.org/download/peaceus… 3️⃣ Foraker Act: govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-… Why Bitcoin matters: Just as those historic agreements stripped a nation of its wealth, today’s fiat systems permit unlimited money printing—devaluing your hard-earned savings without warning. Bitcoin is the antidote: hard-capped at 21 million coins, globally verifiable and censorship-resistant. It’s the only monetary asset designed to protect every country and every person from arbitrary inflation, government overreach, and financial exclusion. #PRHistory #FinancialEducation #BitcoinPR #BTC #BitcoinIsFreedom #PuertoRico #Bitcoin #Investment #BTC #PuertoRico #pr

Tu necesitas ₿itcoin, ahora! No dejes que la historia se repetía. Tratado de París (10 Dic 1898): el día que perdimos el 40 % de nuestros ahorros 🇵🇷 1. Tratado de Paz EE.UU.–España (10 dic 1898): loc.gov/law/help/us-treaties… 2. Executive Order “Canje de moneda” (20 ene 1899): archive.org/download/peaceus… 3. Organic Act Foraker (12 abr 1900): govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-… #HistoriaPR #EducaciónFinanciera #Bitcoinpr #BTC #ElBitcoin #PuertoRico #Bitcoin #Inversión #btc $MSTR #Crypto #cryptos

📊 Top 10 por capitalización de mercado (USD trillones) 1️⃣ Oro — $22.35 T 2️⃣ NVIDIA — $3.97 T 3️⃣ Microsoft — $3.74 T 4️⃣ Apple — $3.15 T 5️⃣ Amazon — $2.36 T 6️⃣ Bitcoin — $2.21 T 7️⃣ Alphabet (Google) — $2.15 T 8️⃣ Plata — $2.06 T 9️⃣ Meta — $1.84 T 🔟 Saudi Aramco — $1.60 T El ₿ ya tiene a Amazon y Google en la mira… y apenas está calentando motores. Con monedas limitadas, adopción institucional y un mercado cada vez más global, creo que BTC terminará “comiéndose” no solo a las big tech, sino incluso al mismísimo oro. #Inversión #Bitcoin #MicroStrategy #Dividendos #EducaciónFinanciera #BTC #Btc #BTCLATINO #btcespañol #elbitcoin #Bitcoinpr #Stevenjtoro

Bitcoin va a absorber el valor de todo lo que es una "inversión", y lo convertira en dinero real. #bitcoinpr #bitcoinlatino #bitcoinespañol #bitcoin #elbitcoin #btc

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) July 7, 2025 Bitcoin $109,650.75 USD 1.32% Ethereum $2,602.36 USD 3.38% Tether $1.00 USD 0.28% XRP $2.29 USD 3.17% BNB $665.79 USD 1.50% Solana $153.66 USD 4.32% USD Coin $0.9989 USD -0.22% Dogecoin $0.1737 USD 5.83% TRON $0.2871 USD 1.22% Cardano $0.5934 USD 3.29% Wrapped Bitcoin $109,745.08 USD 1.45% Bitcoin Cash $496.56 USD 1.98% Sui $2.97 2.35% Chainlink $13.69 USD 3.77% UNUS SED LEO $9.05 USD 0.22% News Cryptocurrency News July 7, 2025 Market Movements: The global crypto market cap is approximately $3.31 trillion, with Bitcoin trading at around $109,031.50 ( 0.69%) and Ethereum at $2,561.66 ( 1.77%) as of July 4, 2025. However, the market recently saw a 3.7% dip, with Bitcoin declining to $108,179 amid $102 million in liquidations (long positions: $32.11M, short positions: $69.69M) in the last 24 hours. Regulatory Developments: Singapore fined nine financial institutions, including UBS and Citigroup, $21.5 million for their roles in a $2.2 billion money laundering scandal involving cryptocurrency seizures. In the U.S., the House Republican leadership plans to review three crypto bills, including the GENIUS Stablecoin Act, starting July 14. Hong Kong’s stablecoin legislation takes effect August 1 to foster a supportive market environment. Ethereum and Decentralization: Vitalik Buterin warned that Ethereum’s ecosystem risks significant issues if decentralization becomes a buzzword, as institutional adoption grows with firms like BlackRock and Coinbase building on Ethereum’s rails. Ethereum accounts for nearly 50% of stablecoin market share, with Circle’s USDC settling 65% of its volume on Ethereum. Bitcoin and Institutional Adoption: Bitcoin’s volatility and transactions hit 20-month lows, yet ETF inflows near $50 billion, signaling rising institutional demand. Public companies, including one founded by Donald Trump, are buying crypto amid a softening regulatory environment. Drake mentioned Bitcoin in his new song, boosting social media buzz. Other Highlights: Polygon surpassed Ethereum in weekly NFT sales despite its price nearing yearly lows. Binance upgraded its Pay Send service for faster crypto transfers. Fineqia launched the world’s first Bitcoin yield ETP via DeFi, and Cboe filed for the Pengu ETF, sparking a market rally. Aptos CEO Avery Ching joined the CFTC’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee. Geopolitical Impact: Recent U.S.-Iran tensions led to a $1 billion liquidation event, with Bitcoin dropping to $99,300 and Ethereum to its lowest since May. Prediction markets suggest Bitcoin may dip below $95,000 before recovering. (Grok) News Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList "The crypto and blockchain model is most impressive. XRP has provided us with substantial return on investment" - Greg Tingle, Media Man Group “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining Directory (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/articles/min… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tethereum #Blockchains #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinpr #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman (Image: A.I)

Crypto's Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $108,883.59 USD 2.82% Ethereum $2,581.23 USD 7.16% Tether $0.9956 USD -0.47% XRP $2.24 USD 2.96% BNB $658.87 USD 1.88% Solana $152.89 USD 4.31% USD Coin $0.9979 USD -0.22% Dogecoin $0.1706 USD 7.58% TRON $0.2825 USD 1.35% Cardano $0.5906 USD 8.89% Wrapped Bitcoin $108,787.76 USD 2.79% Bitcoin Cash $506.38 USD -0.99% Sui $2.93 USD 8.95% Chainlink $13.66 USD 6.09% UNUS SED LEO $8.99 USD 0.73% Media Man "News never sleeps" Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList "The crypto and blockchain model is most impressive. XRP has provided us with substantial return on investment" - Greg Tingle, Media Man Group “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining Directory (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/mining_news.… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tethereum #Blockchains #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinpr #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) 30 June/1 July, 2025 Bitcoin $107,586.70 USD -0.21% Ethereum $2,518.00 USD 3.05% Tether $1.00 USD -0.38% XRP $2.31 USD 5.19% BNB $659.44 USD 1.34% Solana $157.41 USD 3.90% USD Coin $0.9996 USD 0.00% Dogecoin $0.1675 USD 1.68% News Cryptocurrency News Market Overview: The global cryptocurrency market cap stands at $3.31 trillion. Bitcoin is trading at $107,650, down 0.14%, while Ethereum has fallen below $2,400, currently at $2,399.43, reflecting a 1.34% decline. Other major cryptocurrencies like LEVER, HFT, and ARB are showing gains, while the market exhibits mixed performance. Bitcoin Movements: Bitcoin has dipped below $107,000 USDT, trading at $106,930.40, a 0.91% decrease in 24 hours. Despite this, investor sentiment remains bullish, with 68% of U.S. investors expecting Bitcoin to hit $200,000 by year-end, per a Motley Fool survey. Corporate adoption is surging, with companies like Metaplanet becoming the fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after a $108 million purchases. Regulatory and Institutional Developments:The U.S. Federal Housing Director has ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare for accepting cryptocurrency as a mortgage asset, signaling a shift toward mainstream financial integration. A cryptocurrency venture tied to President Donald Trump’s family raised $220 million to buy Bitcoin and mining equipment, reflecting a softening regulatory stance. Aptos CEO Avery Ching joined the CFTC’s Digital Asset Markets Subcommittee, indicating greater inclusion of crypto builders in regulatory discussions. Hong Kong’s proposed Stablecoin Bill, expected to pass by year-end, may challenge issuers like Circle and Tether. Mergers and Acquisitions: Crypto M&A activity has surpassed $40 billion in 2025, driven by institutional buyers favoring acquisitions over organic growth. Emerging Projects and Stablecoins: USD1 has surpassed USDC in 24-hour trading volume, reaching $3.37 billion. Fiserv, a Fortune 500 company, plans to launch its US-dollar stablecoin, FIUSD, by the end of 2025. Qubetics ($TICS) is gaining attention for its decentralized VPN application, positioning it as a top crypto to watch in 2025. Market Trends and Predictions: Analysts are directionally bullish for 2025, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tron (TRX) highlighted as potential outperformers. Tron’s rise is partly tied to its founder Justin Sun’s involvement with Trump’s World Liberty Financial. Challenges and Risks: Barclays will ban cryptocurrency purchases via credit cards starting June 27, 2025, citing volatility and debt risks. Scams and fraud remain concerns, with CoinMarketCap users targeted by a malicious pop-up and a $1.2 billion fraud case against a crypto trading education firm. News Newsflashback In Case You Missed It June 17, 2025 Federal Court date looms for Iren crypto bros Former Macquarie executive Will Roberts is set to appear before the Federal Court on Wednesday after a company he co-founded with his brother Dan, the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner Iren (née Iris Energy), lost an application to set aside a summons. This comes after an Iren subsidiary in Canadian province British Columbia defaulted on a loan due to NYDIG, a New York technology and financial services firm, and entered receivership via PwC. The pair had fought tooth and nail to avoid appearing in the witness box in an Australian court after the bankruptcy trustee attempted to extend insolvency proceedings Down Under. Last week, the Roberts brothers failed to have the examination summons set aside and were ordered to pay costs. The pair then applied to a court in British Columbia to restrain the trustee from conducting examinations in Australia, and lost. On Tuesday, the former chief executive of Iren, Lindsay Ward, appeared before the registrar in Sydney. Will Roberts is scheduled to take the stand on Wednesday. Both brothers will likely be called in August for further examination to investigate potential claims against them as directors of Iren and the failed Canadian subsidiaries. Sydney-headquartered Iren, once known as Iris Energy, has a market capitalisation of $US1.9 billion ($2.9 billion) and operates bitcoin mining centres in Canada and the United States. It’s being pursued by NYDIG, a bitcoin trading and banking firm, which lent Iren’s two Canadian subsidiaries $US103 million via a limited recourse loan facility to buy 35,000 computers at the height of the cryptocurrency craze in 2022. But the price of bitcoin collapsed later that year, and they were unable to repay the debt. At their peak, the Roberts brothers had a combined fortune of $484 million, according to the Financial Review Young Rich List. Iren closed an upsized $US550 million convertible senior note raise last week. Citigroup and JPMorgan acted as joint bookrunners. (AFR) Developing News Story Media Man "News never sleeps" Greg Tingle, Media Man Group Best Quotes Of The Day Cryptocurrency “Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme.” – Naval Ravikant, former CEO of AngelList "The crypto and blockchain model is most impressive. XRP has provided us with substantial return on investment" - Greg Tingle, Media Man Group “We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error.“ – Tyler Winklevoss, co-CEO of Gemini "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." —John McAfee, Founder of McAfee Associates “There are 3 eras of currency: Commodity based, politically based, and now, math-based.“ – Chris Dixon, Venture Capitalist at Andreesen Horowitz “As the value goes up, heads start to swivel and skeptics begin to soften. Starting a new currency is easy, anyone can do it. The trick is getting people to accept it because it is their use that gives the “money” value.“ - Adam B. Levine, CEO of Tokenly “Trading Bitcoin is like trading Apple, Amazon, Google, or Facebook a decade ago. The more you obsess over timing the market, the more mistakes you make. They were all technology networks that were dominant & destined to grow.” - Michael Saylor, Former CEO of MicroStrategy "Whereas most technologies tend to automate workers on the periphery doing menial tasks, blockchains automate away the center. Instead of putting the taxi driver out of a job, blockchain puts Uber out of a job and lets the taxi drivers work with the customer directly." - Vitalik Buterin, Co-Founder of Ethereum "The Latin American countries where you have this combination of inflation or hyperinflation cycles – deflation as well – and then you have very high friction for financial transactions, a high percentage of people who are unbanked, cryptocurrencies make total sense." – Fred Thiel, CEO of Thiel Advisors & Marathon Digital Holdings “…we know gold is a $12 trillion asset, bitcoin’s about a 10th of gold. Could they be half of gold? At one point, Sure, it could … And at some point, it will be larger than gold… that money is finding its way to Gen Z and Millennials, and they feel much more comfortable with digital gold than old clunky gold.” - Mike Novogratz, CEO of Galaxy Digital “If you don't believe me or don't get it, I don't have time to try to convince you, sorry.” - Satoshi Nakomoto, Founder of Bitcoin Media Man Int Business News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/business_new… Bitcoin News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Blockchain News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/blockchain_n… Cryptocurrency News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/cryptocurren… Gold News (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/gold_news.ht… Mining Directory (Media Man Int) mediamanint.com/mining_news.… Commodities News (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/commodities_… Best Quotes Of The Day (Media Man Int) *in progress mediamanint.com/best_quotes.… #ETH #BTC #Bitcoin #TON #Ripple #ETH #mining #USD #Blockchain #BitcoinNews #Bitcoins #SOL #Toncoin #EtherNews #Coinshares #Ethereum #Bullion #Ether #Altcoins #Tethereum #Blockchains #currency #cryptocurrency #cryptonews #resources #CryptocurrencyNews #BNB #DOGE #market #trading #bitcoincafe #bitcoinpr #bitcoinewsmedia #BitcoinPR #Block #trending #buzz #PR #newsbiz #newswire #newsfeed #newsfeeds #trends #X #media #mediaman (Image: A.I)

Mining, Energy and Resources: Australia and World "All That Glitters" June 26, 2025 News Zinc refinery slumps to $57m loss Corporate filings show that the Sun Metals zinc refinery in Queensland has posted a full-year loss of $US37.1m ($56.8m). Zinc production was about eight per cent lower year-on-year, while zinc sales were down 3.3 per cent. Sun Metals is owned by Korea Zinc, which injected $351.6m into the business in May 2024. Sun Metals is one of only two zinc refineries in Australia, and a spokeswoman has indicated that it is in no danger of closure; she added that it will not seek government subsidies. (RMS) News Australia has chance to dominate supply of green shipping fuel, says Rod Sims Iron ore giants dismiss warning of 'wasteland' BHP executive Tim Day addressed the Pilbara Summit in Karratha on Wednesday. He rejected suggestions that the Pilbara's iron ore industry is in decline, arguing that demand for the steel input remains strong and the region has many options to increase capacity in response to that demand. Fortescue's founder and executive chairman Andrew Forrest recently warned that the Pilbara is at risk of becoming a 'wasteland' unless local iron ore producers respond to global demand for 'green' steel. Day conceded that Pilbara miners need to constantly innovate, decarbonise and add value in response to the growing demand for green metals. (Roy Morgan Summary) News June 25, 2025 New mine firms up Rio, Rinehart partnership Rio Tinto and Hancock Prospecting will proceed with the the Hope Downs 2 iron ore project in the Pilbara, after it received the final regulatory approvals from the federal and Western Australian governments earlier in June. The project is part of the broader Hope Downs joint venture between Rio Tinto and the Gina Rinehart-controlled Hancock Prospecting. The two companies will split the cost of developing the new mine, which comprises the Hope Downs 2 and Bedded Hilltop deposits; annual production of about 31 million tonnes is scheduled to begin in 2027. (RMS) News Forrest-backed gold miner makes spectacular ASX debut with the 'support' of war Greatland Resources has a market capitalisation of nearly $4.9bn following the stock's first day of trading on the Australian sharemarket. The gold producer's shares were issued at $6.60 apiece in its IPO, and the stock closed at $7.30 on Tuesday after listing at $7.10; it reached an intra-day high of $7.80. MD Shaun Day says global events have been supportive of a high gold price, including geopolitical tensions and the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Greatland's shareholders include Andrew and Nicola Forrest's Wyloo Metals, while its board includes people with links to Fortescue. (RMS) News $120m royalties and zero profit Bowen Coking Coal has warned that its flagship Burton mine in Central Queensland may be forced to close temporarily. The mooted shutdown is due to factors such as a downturn in the price of coal and the impact of the state government's coal royalty scheme. Executive chairman Nick Jorss notes that the company has paid $120m in royalties to date, but has yet to make a profit. He warns that other coal mines in the state are likely to close unless there are changes to the royalty scheme. It was introduced by the state's former Labor government in 2022, and Jorss hopes the current Coalition government will be amenable to changes. (Roy Morgan Summary) Risk around Santos takeover deemed low Shares in Santos fell to $7.66 on Tuesday, well below the offer price of $8.89 from a consortium headed by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. Many observers contend that the federal government is likely to block the $36.4bn deal due to Santos's critical role in supplying gas to the east coast. However, Barrenjoey argues that the energy group's limited share of domestic gas supply and the federal government's track record with regard to foreign investment approvals means that the deal is likely to receive clearance. (Roy Morgan Summary) News Bitcoin Mining Hashrate and Difficulty Drop: Bitcoin’s hashrate fell over 15% between June 15 and 24, marking the steepest decline in three years, triggered by heatwaves in the U.S. and Europe increasing energy costs. This led to a projected 9% drop in mining difficulty, the largest since China’s 2021 ban, offering temporary relief to miners by boosting revenue potential. Profitability Surge: U.S.-listed Bitcoin miners saw an 18.2% profitability increase in May, driven by a 20% rise in Bitcoin’s price and a modest 3.5% hashrate growth. MARA Holdings led production but faced high costs per coin at $72,600, while IREN reported the lowest at $36,400. Q1 2025 was one of the most profitable periods for miners, with $2 billion in gross profit. U.S. Mining Dominance: U.S.-listed miners now control a record 31.6% of global hashrate, up nearly 50% from April 2024. Chinese mining rig manufacturers, holding 90% of the global market, are relocating production to the U.S. to avoid 30% tariffs and sanctions on chips, shifting to a “designed in China, made in North America” model. Regulatory Challenges: Norway plans a temporary ban on new crypto mining data centers starting autumn 2025 to conserve energy, following a 2018 subsidy cut. France halted a study on using surplus energy for Bitcoin mining, citing energy security and climate goals. U.S. miners face outdated tax laws, with immediate taxation on mined coins creating sell pressure. Industry Moves: HIVE Digital aims to mine 12 BTC daily in Paraguay with a 25-person team, targeting 25 exahash by year-end. Bitdeer reported an 18% increase in BTC mined in May. A solo miner earned $330K solving a block at peak difficulty of 126.98 trillion. Sustainability Efforts: Bitcoin.ℏ is touted as a greener, quantum-resistant alternative, addressing Bitcoin’s energy-intensive mining, which emits 65 megatonnes of carbon annually. MARA acquired a Texas wind farm to power operations, reflecting a shift toward sustainability. Sentiment on X: Posts reflect optimism about Bitcoin’s scarcity (93% mined) and U.S. mining growth, but concerns persist over energy use and regulatory hurdles. (Grok) News Best Quotes Gold is the money of kings.” – Anonymous “He who has the gold makes the rules.” “Gold is a living god and rules in scorn, all earthly things but virtue.” – Percy Bysshe Shelley “Gold is a deep and liquid subject.” “Gold is forever.” News June 26, 2025 Markets ASX futures down 40 points/0.5% to 8497 Australian dollar 0.3% to 65.10 US cents Wall Street: S&P 500 flat Dow Jones flat Nasdaq 0.3% Europe: Stoxx 50 -0.9%, FTSE -0.5%, DAX -0.6%, CAC -0.8% Bitcoin 1.6% to $US107,871 Spot gold 0.3% to $US3332.42 per ounce US oil 1.1% to $US65.08 a barrel Brent crude oil 1% to $US67.80 a barrel Iron ore -0.3% to $US92.70 per ton 10-year yield: US 4.29% Australia 4.12% Germany 2.56% Media Man Int News mediamanint.com/news.html Business News mediamanint.com/business_new… Finance News mediamanint.com/finance_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Newsfeed mediamanint.com/newsfeed.htm… Watercooler mediamanint.com/watercooler.… #MiningNews #PopCultureNews #Resources #Mining #Minerals #Metals #DigitalGold #Gold #GoldPrice #BTC #ETH #USDT #XRP #BNB #SOL #USDC #DOGE #Strategy #NVDA #Trump #DonaldTrump #Bullish #AI #NewsMedia #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #Crypto #Watercooler #CafeNews #BitcoinNews #BitcoinNewsMedia #PopCulture #Culture #AllThatGlitters #GoldPR #BitcoinPR #CryptoPR #PR #Agency #trend #buzz #media #mediaman #World #WorldNews #XBiz

Mining, Energy and Resources: Australia, World News June 20, 2025 Rio Tinto to settle class action over Mongolian mine for $214m Rio Tinto has settled a lawsuit brought against it by Florida hedge fund Pentwater Capital Management and other investors in Canada-based Turquoise Hill Resources. The legal action related to alleged losses that the investors in Turquoise Hill had incurred because of Rio's management of the Oyu Tolgoi copper project in Mongolia, with the investors to receive $US138.7 million ($213.6 million) under the terms of the proposed settlement. Settlement of the action comes a month after the Mongolian government filed a lawsuit against Rio in a British court, with the government accusing Rio of corruption and political bribery. (Roy Morgan Summary) News PNG in demand to Santos suitor Wapu Sonk says that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company must commit to the development of the $US18bn ($28bn) Papua LNG project if its $30bn bid for Santos is successful. Sonk is the MD of Kumul Petroleum, which is Papua New Guinea's national oil company. Santos owns a stake of just under 23 per cent in the Papua LNG project, for which a final investment decision is expected by December. Kumul has a two per cent stake in the project, and has an option to increase this to 22.5 per cent if it goes ahead. (RMS) News Woodside, Petronas in LNG supply talks Woodside Energy has advised that it has secured a non-binding heads of agreement with Petronas to supply Malaysia with one million tonnes of LNG per annum for 15 years from 2028. Woodside indicated that some of the gas could be sourced from its Louisiana LNG project in the US, which received final investment approval in April. The project, which was formerly known as Driftwood, is slated to produce 16.5 million tonnes of LNG annually from 2029. (RMS) News Australian Mining News Iron Ore Market Challenges: Iron ore, Australia’s most valuable export, is facing declining prices due to reduced demand from China and strong production from Pilbara mines. Rio Tinto opened its Western Range mine in Paraburdoo, with a capacity of 25 million tonnes annually, but forecasts suggest export earnings will drop from $117 billion in FY25 to $109 billion in FY26. Traditional Owners and Mining Talks: Post-Juukan Gorge, some Pilbara traditional owner groups have secured new deals with mining companies, but others, like the Yinhawangka, express dissatisfaction with negotiation outcomes, highlighting ongoing tensions. Munda Gold Mine Progress: Auric Mining reported the first blast at its Munda Gold Mine in Western Australia on June 17, 2025, with 70,000 BCM mined in the first month, fully funded by gold sales from Jeffreys Find. Uranium Production Success: Boss Energy’s Honeymoon uranium mine in South Australia met its FY25 production guidance of 850,000 pounds of triuranium octoxide, with plans for a ramp-up in FY26. Innovation and Sustainability: BHP’s innovation team announced eight finalists for its Deep Mining Open Call, focusing on underground mining advancements. Meanwhile, Viva Energy is supplying renewable diesel to reduce emissions in mining operations, aligning with new Australian fuel standards. ASX Mining Stock Movements: An unnamed ASX mining stock surged 11% on June 19, 2025, due to positive news, while major miners like BHP and Rio Tinto faced declines amid falling iron ore and copper prices. New Exploration Tools: CSIRO’s LandScape software, part of its eXploration Toolkit, uses machine learning to create landform maps, aiding mineral discovery by analyzing geochemical data in complex landscapes. (Grok) News Gold Mining: News West Red Lake Gold Mines (Ontario, Canada): West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. is restarting the Madsen Mine, leveraging smart drilling and new infrastructure. The company has overcome major hurdles like permitting and financing, aiming to resume production in H2 2025. This positions it as a rare single-asset gold company launching production in a tier-one jurisdiction this year. Cosmo Metals (Australia): Cosmo Metals extended its footprint at the Nundle Goldfield, confirming a 2.5km strike length at the Folly Line gold trend. Shareholder support was secured for acquiring the Bingara and Nundle gold-antimony projects, with further developments expected by April 2025. Auric Mining Ltd. (Australia): Auric Mining commenced operations at the Munda Gold Mine with a first blast on June 17, 2025. Approximately 70,000 BCM was mined in the first month, with management optimistic about capitalizing on a bullish gold market. Savannah Goldfields (Australia): Savannah Goldfields is restarting gold production at Georgetown, utilizing stockpiled material and tailings. It began transporting 850 tonnes of crushed Agate Creek ore from Charters Towers for processing. Horizon Minerals (Australia): Horizon Minerals is generating cash flow from its Phillips Find and Boorara projects, with $20.3 million in revenue to date. An agreement with Norton Gold Fields will process 1.24 million tonnes of Boorara ore at the Paddington Mill, yielding $6.3 million in Q1 2025. Asante Gold (Ghana): Asante secured $470 million in refinancing to clear debts from its 2022 Chirano acquisition. The company expects to double production to 172,000 oz in 2025, with the Bibiani sulphide plant commissioning in Q3. Barrick Mining (Mali): Barrick removed its Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex from its 2025 output forecast due to a dispute with Mali’s government, which seized gold stock and blocked exports. Operations have been suspended since January, impacting 11% of Barrick’s expected 2025 EBITDA. Ghana’s Gold Production: The Ghana Chamber of Mines projects 4.4–5.1 million ounces of gold production in 2025, driven by Newmont’s Ahafo South and Shandong’s Namdini mines. Gold exports earned $11.6 billion in 2024. Gold Price Trends: Gold prices surged past $5,000/oz in 2025, boosting mining activity in regions like Western Australia. However, Citigroup forecasts a decline to $2,500–$2,700/oz by H2 2026, contrasting Goldman Sachs’ bullish outlook of $3,700 by late 2025. Other Developments: Pacgold is restarting drilling at Alice River (Australia) in Q4 2025, targeting high-grade gold. Magmatic Resources acquired the Weebo Gold Project in Western Australia, set to close in July 2025. (Grok) Best Quotes Of The Day The best and biggest gold mine is in between your ears." "You are a gold mine of potential power. You have to dig to find it and make it real." "Your mind is like a gold mine, if you dig deep you will find something golden." "Don't die without mining the gold in your mind." "We're like goldfields. Until we dig deep to find what's inside us, our true potentials may be hidden forever." "If you want to find gold, you've got to love the process of digging." "Even if you're sitting on a gold mine, you still have to dig." "Develop men the same way gold is mined" "Don't go into the mine looking for dirt; instead, go in looking for the gold." "A prospector's job is to remove dirt as quickly as possible" "A prospector who analyzes every speck of dirt won't find much gold" "The world is sitting on a gold mine but knows it not." "Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold." "All that is gold does not glitter." "Gold is forever. It is beautiful, useful, and never wears out" "Gold is the money of kings" "Mining is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit. An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher of a dead mule." "Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the gold." "True gold fears no fire." "The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit." "Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold." "When taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes considered like cheap copper – so are people." News Markets June 12, 2025 ASX futures down 26 points/0.3% to 8493 Australian dollar -0.4% to 64.81 US cents Wall Street closed: public holiday Europe: Stoxx 50 -1.3%, FTSE -0.6%, DAX -1.1%, CAC -1.3% Bitcoin -0.2% to $US104,318 Spot gold flat at $US3370.79 per ounce US oil 0.8% to $US75.00 a barrel Brent crude oil 2.8% to $US78.85 a barrel Iron ore 0.5% to $US92.90 per tonne 10-year yield: US 4.39% Australia 4.21% Germany 2.52% Media Man Int News mediamanint.com/news.html Business News mediamanint.com/business_new… Finance News mediamanint.com/finance_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Newsfeed mediamanint.com/newsfeed.htm… Watercooler mediamanint.com/watercooler.… #MiningNews #PopCultureNews #Resources #Mining #Minerals #Metals #DigitalGold #Gold #GoldPrice #BTC #ETH #USDT #XRP #BNB #SOL #USDC #DOGE #Strategy #NVDA #Trump #DonaldTrump #Bullish #AI #NewsMedia #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #Crypto #Watercooler #CafeNews #BitcoinNews #BitcoinNewsMedia #PopCulture #Culture #AllThatGlitters #GoldPR #BitcoinPR #CryptoPR #PR #Agency #trend #buzz #media #mediaman #World #WorldNews #XBiz

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $106,586.75 USD -2.33% Ethereum $2,662.28 USD -5.95% Tether $1.00 USD 0.07% XRP $2.21 USD -3.99% BNB $657.30 USD -1.68% Solana $153.75 USD -5.97% USD Coin $0.9999 USD 0.05% Dogecoin $0.1828 USD -6.65% TRON $0.2722 USD -2.28% Cardano $0.6651 USD -5.68% Wrapped Bitcoin $106,528.01 USD -2.20% News Bitcoin fails to consolidate above $110K Market Picture The crypto market has lost 1.6% of its capitalisation over the past 24 hours to $3.39 trillion. Technically, this is a retreat from previous highs, which provided resistance. The sell-off was triggered by pressure on risky assets due to renewed tensions in the Middle East. However, this should be seen as a temporary setback. Bitcoin fell below $108K, once again encountering a sell-off after touching $110K. This downward move caused a broad group of altcoins to give back some of their recent gains. Nevertheless, the sell-off appears to be limited and technical for now. The dollar's proximity to multi-year lows reinforces the bullish sentiment for the near term. News Background Bitcoin Core developers will remove the default limit on the amount of OP_RETURN data published in the v30 client release scheduled for October. The actual limit will be a block size of 4 MB. The Ethereum Foundation team has published its first report as part of the Trillion Dollar Security initiative. Researchers have identified six key areas that require significant improvements to ensure the security of the network in the future. The value of tokenised RWA assets has grown 245 times over the past five years to $21 billion, according to Coinbase. Private loans on the blockchain (61%) and US government bonds (30%) accounted for more than 90% of the RWA market share. Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal has taken full control of the Polygon Foundation (PF) as its first CEO and presented changes to the project's strategic priorities. According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the SEC could approve spot ETFs based on a basket of cryptocurrencies as early as July and then decide on Solana-based funds. Another Bloomberg analyst, James Seyffart, does not expect a decision from the SEC before early October. (FxPro) Best Quotes Blockchain "Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant "We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee Media Man Int Crypto News mediamanint.com/crypto_news.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… News mediamanint.com/news.html #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #BTC #DonaldTrump #Trump #TrumpTrade #DigitalGold #Ethereum #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #USDCoin #Dogecoin #Cardano #TRON #WrappedBitcoin #Block #Blockchain #Blockchains #Currency #PR #BitcoinPR #BlockchainPR #Agency #News #NewsMedia #trend #trends #buzz #Watercooler #CafeNews #Media #MediaMan #MediaManGroup #XCurrency #XBiz #XBTC

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $108,296.51 USD -1.50% Ethereum $2,752.90 USD -2.19% Tether $1.00 USD 0.12% XRP $2.27 USD -1.92% BNB $664.71 USD -1.25% Solana $160.24 USD -2.68% USD Coin $160.24 USD -2.68% Dogecoin $0.1927 USD -1.97% TRON $0.2786 USD -4.42% Cardano $0.6939 USD -3.46% Wrapped Bitcoin $108,436.32 USD -1.42% Best Quotes Blockchain "Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant "We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee Media Man Int Crypto News mediamanint.com/crypto_news.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… News mediamanint.com/news.html #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #BTC #DonaldTrump #Trump #TrumpTrade #DigitalGold #Ethereum #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #USDCoin #Dogecoin #Cardano #TRON #WrappedBitcoin #Block #Blockchain #Blockchains #Currency #PR #BitcoinPR #BlockchainPR #Agency #News #NewsMedia #trend #trends #buzz #Watercooler #CafeNews #Media #MediaMan #MediaManGroup #XCurrency #XBiz #XBTC

Cryptos Today Bitcoin $108,754.01 USD 1.99% Ethereum $2,580.09 USD 1.33% Tether $1.00 USD -0.32% XRP $2.30 USD 0.25% BNB $662.24 USD 0.87% Solana $156.49 USD 1.28% USD Coin USDC $1.00 USD -0.23% Dogecoin $0.187 USD 0.42% TRON $0.2886 USD 1.63% Cardano $0.6857 USD 1.28% Wrapped Bitcoin $108,742.68 USD 2.06% News Cryptocurrency News Market Movements: The crypto market experienced a dip on June 5, 2025, following Circle’s $1.05 billion IPO on the NYSE. Bitcoin fell 3% to around $100,000, Ethereum dropped nearly 8%, and XRP saw a 5% decline, with total market capitalization down 4% to $3.3 trillion amid tariff and trade concerns. Analysts suggest Bitcoin could still reach $136,000 by year-end, despite short-term corrections. Regulatory Shifts: The UK is lifting its ban on retail investors buying crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), aligning with U.S. regulatory approaches and signaling increased mainstream acceptance. In India, the Reserve Bank of India maintains its strict stance on crypto regulation despite Supreme Court opposition to an outright ban. Security Concerns: 2025 has seen over $2.1 billion in crypto thefts, with a shift toward social engineering and wallet compromises. A Coinbase data breach in May 2025 exposed personal information of nearly 70,000 customers, raising risks of attacks and extortion. Physical attacks on crypto owners have surged, with over 25 documented cases this year, including high-profile kidnappings. Industry Developments: Gemini, run by the Winklevoss twins, confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, capitalizing on market momentum. JPMorgan Chase expanded its crypto services, allowing clients to use crypto assets as collateral for ETF loans. Ripple is pushing Japan’s Web3 growth, and XRP has joined Nasdaq’s Crypto US Settlement Price Index, potentially boosting institutional exposure. Bitcoin Holdings: MicroStrategy boosted its Bitcoin holdings with a $75 million purchase, bringing its total to 580,955 BTC, valued at $61.4 billion. MicroCloud Hologram invested $200 million in Bitcoin and crypto derivatives, aiming to enhance financial stability. Safety Trends: The “Bitcoin Family” adopted a decentralized security system, hiding crypto codes on metal cards across four continents due to rising kidnappings targeting crypto executives. (Grok) News June 10, 2025 Gold News Price Movements: Gold prices have experienced volatility recently. On June 6, 2025, spot gold fell 0.7% to $3,351.69 per ounce after a call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping signaled a potential thaw in trade tensions, reducing demand for safe-haven assets like gold. However, earlier in the week, on June 2, gold surged over 2% to a three-week high of around $3,400 per ounce, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and heightened geopolitical risks, including U.S.-China trade tensions and Ukraine-Russia conflicts. By June 8, gold dropped 1.1% to $3,316.13 per ounce after a strong U.S. jobs report (139,000 jobs added in May) reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts. U.S. gold futures also settled lower at $3,346.60. Silver Outperformance: Silver has outperformed gold recently, hitting a 13-year high above $36.06 per ounce on June 5, driven by technical momentum and investor interest in safe-haven assets. Silver’s year-to-date gain is around 25%, compared to gold’s 28-30%. Central Bank Demand: Central banks are projected to purchase 1,000 metric tons of gold in 2025, marking their fourth year of significant buying as they diversify away from dollar-denominated assets. This trend supports gold’s long-term price strength. Geopolitical and Economic Factors: Gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset has been bolstered by ongoing U.S.-China trade disputes, tariff threats (e.g., proposed 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum), and geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine’s attacks on Russia. A weaker U.S. dollar earlier in the week also made gold more attractive to international buyers. Market Outlook: Analysts remain bullish on gold due to persistent economic uncertainties, potential inflation from tariffs, and central bank buying. Some experts suggest gold could hit new highs in June, though investors are advised to limit gold to 5-20% of portfolios for diversification. Other Developments: In the U.S., there’s growing interest in auditing gold reserves at Fort Knox, with legislation introduced by Congress members like Thomas Massie. The last audit was in 1953, raising speculation about the integrity of the 147 million troy ounces reportedly stored. 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Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $106,478.05 USD 0.29% Ethereum $2,540.28 USD 0.36% Tether $1.00 USD -0.14% XRP $2.29 USD 4.44% BNB $657.17 USD 0.20% Solana $154.81 USD 1.93% USD Coin $1.00 USD -0.03% Dogecoin $0.1864 USD 0.44% Cardano $0.6785 USD 1.13% TRON $0.2829 USD -0.74% Wrapped Bitcoin $106,598.41 USD 0.43% Sui $3.28 USD 0.97% Chainlink $13.99 USD 0.77% UNUS SED LEO $9.21 USD 0.22% News Bitcoin Price Movements: Bitcoin is trading around $105,000, down from a May 2025 high of $111,000. Analysts predict a potential rally to $120K–$125K in June if U.S. economic data supports a dovish Federal Reserve stance. However, a stronger-than-expected jobs report could push prices toward $102K. Long-term forecasts remain bullish, with some analysts projecting $180K–$250K by year-end due to institutional demand and pro-crypto policies. Major Corporate Moves: Strategy (MicroStrategy) acquired 705 BTC between May 26 and June 1 for $75M, bringing its total holdings to 580,955 BTC, valued at ~$61.4B. Michael Saylor’s recent X post hints at further purchases. MicroCloud Hologram Inc. invested $200M in Bitcoin and crypto derivatives, signalling corporate confidence in digital assets. Market Dynamics: The crypto market cap dropped 4.1% to $3.33T after Circle’s IPO on June 5, with Bitcoin falling 3% to $100K, Ethereum dropping 8%, and XRP declining 5%. XRP shows potential for a rally toward $3 based on technical patterns, though some analysts suggest a delay until November. Security Concerns: A wave of “crypto kidnappings” targeting high-profile crypto holders has raised alarms. The “Bitcoin Family” decentralized their security by hiding crypto codes across four continents. A Coinbase data breach in May exposed personal info of 70,000 customers, increasing risks of attacks. Over $2.1B in crypto was stolen in 2025, with phishing and wallet compromises leading losses. Regulatory and Industry Developments: The UK is lifting its ban on retail investors buying crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), aligning with U.S. regulatory approaches. Gemini filed for a U.S. IPO, and Circle’s $1.05B IPO is seen as a catalyst for other crypto firms. U.S. Senator Josh Hawley opposes the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill, citing concerns over Big Tech influence. Other Noteworthy Events: Five U.S. states passed crypto-related laws in May, and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. A $31M Bitcoin transfer linked to AlphaBay raised questions about darknet activities. Trump’s administration is exploring a strategic crypto reserve, though progress has been slower than expected. (Grok) Best Quotes Blockchain "Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant "We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee Media Man Int Crypto News mediamanint.com/crypto_news.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… News mediamanint.com/news.html #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #BTC #DonaldTrump #Trump #TrumpTrade #DigitalGold #Ethereum #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #USDCoin #Dogecoin #Cardano #TRON #WrappedBitcoin #Block #Blockchain #Blockchains #Currency #PR #BitcoinPR #BlockchainPR #Agency #News #NewsMedia #trend #trends #buzz #Watercooler #CafeNews #Media #MediaMan #MediaManGroup #XCurrency #XBiz #XBTC

Energy/Mining/Resources: Australia June 6, 2025 Cheap mining may lure BHP back to nickel BHP could shortly decide whether to proceed with the Kabanga nickel project in Tanzania. Its partner in the project, Lifezone Metals, recently released a report which suggested that nickel could be produced at an all-sustaining cost of just $US7,000 per tonne; in contrast, BHP's mothballed Nickel West mines in Western Australia needed an an all-sustaining cost of $US22,000 to break even. It is estimated that the Kabanga mine would cost about $US991m to build; it would have annual production of about 50,000 tonnes of nickel sulphate hexahydrate, which is used in batteries. (RMS) News Miners fight unions with cash, courts BHP and Rio Tinto are trying to resist efforts by unions to re-establish a presence in Western Australia's Pilbara iron ore region after 30 years of being absent. BHP has taken the Australian Workers' Union to the Fair Work Commission over what it claims were misleading posts on Facebook that it contends sought to undermine good faith bargaining at its South Flank and Mining Area C mines. For its part, Rio Tinto has been able to persuade its rail signal technicians to not pursue a union agreement after it delivered them pay rises averaging $25,000 and as much as $40,000. (RMS) News Rio braces for Mongolian storm Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene resigned as Mongolian Prime Minister this week, following a resounding no-confidence vote against him. His resignation has led to the collapse of his ruling coalition, while he was one of the biggest supporters of the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, in which Rio Tinto has a 66 per cent stake, with the Mongolian government owning the remaining stake. There are concerns that the fall of Oyun-Erdene's government could lead to calls for Mongolia to take a bigger stake in the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine, or at least for Mongolia to receive more tax revenue from it. (Roy Morgan Summary) News Gold could hit $US4000 if greenback slide goes on The gold price was trading at around $US3,370 an ounce on Thursday. It peaked at a record $US3,500 in late April amid the financial market ructions caused by the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs regime. Street Global Advisors' base case is for gold to trade within a range of $US3,100 and $US3,500 an ounce in 2025. However, State Street's Aakash Doshi says gold could potentially rise to around $US4,000 an ounce over the next 6-9 months. Doshi cites a number of factors for his bullish outlook, including the trade tensions, economic conditions in the US and the falling value of the US dollar. (RMS) News Markets Australian Dollar: $0.6502 USD (up $0.0012 USD) Iron Ore July Spot Price (SGX): $95.00 (down $0.35) Oil Price (WTI): $63.25 USD (up $0.51) Gold Price: $3,352.93 USD (down $20.28) Copper Price (CME): $4.9115 USD (up $0.0105) Bitcoin: $100,940.31 USD (down 3.55%) Dow Jones: 42,319.74 (down 108.00 points) News Mining Quotes "Mining is the art of exploiting mineral deposits at a profit. An unprofitable mine is fit only for the sepulcher of a dead mule." "Anyone can find the dirt in someone. Be the one that finds the gold." "True gold fears no fire." "The desire of gold is not for gold. It is for the means of freedom and benefit." "Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold." "When taken for granted, gold in one's hand is sometimes considered like cheap copper – so are people." Media Man Int News mediamanint.com/finance_news… Business News mediamanint.com/business_new… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Newsfeed mediamanint.com/newsfeed.htm… Watercooler mediamanint.com/watercooler.… #MiningNews #PopCultureNews #Resources #Mining #Minerals #Metals #DigitalGold #Gold #GoldPrice #BTC #ETH #USDT #XRP #BNB #SOL #USDC #DOGE #Strategy #NVDA #Trump #DonaldTrump #Bullish #AI #NewsMedia #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #Crypto #Watercooler #CafeNews #BitcoinNews #BitcoinNewsMedia #PopCulture #Culture #AllThatGlitters #GoldPR #BitcoinPR #CryptoPR #PR #Agency #trend #buzz #media #mediaman #World #WorldNews #XBiz

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $102,317.42 USD -2.29% Ethereum $2,434.90 USD -6.54% Tether $1.01 USD 0.54% XRP $2.11 USD -3.99% BNB $638.82 USD -3.70% Solana $145.70 USD -5.07% USD Coin $1.00 USD 0.23% Dogecoin $0.1731 USD -7.99% Cardano $0.6325 USD -4.86% TRON $0.2829 USD 3.14% Wrapped Bitcoin $102,313.33 USD -2.30% Sui $2.97 USD -6.27% Chainlink $13.00 USD -6.06% UNUS SED LEO $8.84 USD-2.33% News Cryptocurrency News Trump-Backed Crypto Platform Issues Cease-and-Desist: World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a cryptocurrency platform supported by US President Donald Trump and his family, sent a cease-and-desist letter to Fight Fight Fight LLC, the company behind a Bitcoin wallet tied to the TRUMP memecoin and Gettrumpmemes.com. Donald Trump Jr. clarified that the Trump Organization has no involvement with this wallet, with WLFI planning its own crypto launch soon. Bitcoin Price Movements: Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $112,000 in May 2025 but has since pulled back, currently trading around $104,730 after a 1.3% daily dip. Analysts predict Bitcoin could reach $150,000 to $250,000 in 2025, driven by institutional demand, pro-crypto US policies, and ETF inflows. However, market volatility persists due to macroeconomic factors like tariff uncertainty. Stablecoin Legislation Gains Traction: The US is advancing the GENIUS Act to regulate stablecoins, with a Senate vote expected in early June. Hong Kong has also proposed a similar bill, set to pass by year-end, enabling licensed stablecoin issuers. Stablecoins were a key focus at the Bitcoin 2025 conference, highlighting their role in digital dollar adoption. XRP Price Volatility: XRP, after a 255% surge post-Trump’s election, dropped 34% from its January 2025 peak of $3.31. Analysts suggest watching June 4-6 for potential price bottoms, with predictions ranging from a bullish $5.81 to a bearish delay until November 2025. Coinbase Data Leak: Coinbase was aware of a customer data breach linked to an outsourcing company since January 2025, potentially costing up to $400 million. This highlights ongoing security challenges in the crypto space. SEC Drops Binance Lawsuit: The US SEC dismissed its lawsuit against Binance, signaling a crypto-friendly shift under the Trump administration. This follows Trump’s push for a strategic Bitcoin reserve and other pro-crypto policies. Crypto Market Dip: The crypto market cap fell 3% to $3.41 trillion, with most top 100 coins seeing declines. Despite this, US ETH spot ETFs saw $56.98 million in inflows on June 4, and Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows for two consecutive days. Crypto-Related Crime: A rise in “wrench attacks” has been reported, combining cybercrime with physical violence to steal crypto assets. A notable case involved an Italian tourist in New York, with two NYPD detectives under investigation for related security work. Pi Network Struggles: Pi Network’s token has dropped over 75% from its February high, with predictions of further declines to $0.40 unless transparency improves. A new game app, FruityPi, was launched to boost engagement. (Grok) Best Quotes Blockchain "Bitcoin is a tool for freeing humanity from oligarchs and tyrants, dressed up as a get-rich-quick scheme." — Naval Ravikant "We have elected to put our money and faith in a mathematical framework that is free of politics and human error." — Tyler Winklevoss "You can't stop things like Bitcoin. It will be everywhere, and the world will have to readjust. World governments will have to readjust." — John McAfee Media Man Int Crypto News mediamanint.com/crypto_news.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… News mediamanint.com/news.html #Crypto #Cryptocurrency #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #BTC #DonaldTrump #Trump #TrumpTrade #DigitalGold #Ethereum #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #USDCoin #Dogecoin #Cardano #TRON #WrappedBitcoin #Block #Blockchain #Blockchains #Currency #PR #BitcoinPR #BlockchainPR #Agency #News #NewsMedia #trend #trends #buzz #Watercooler #CafeNews #Media #MediaMan #MediaManGroup #XCurrency #XBiz #XBTC

Cryptos Today: (Near Live) Bitcoin $104,430.24 USD -0.93% Ethereum $2,550.35 USD 0.53% Tether $1.00 USD -0.35% XRP $2.17 USD -0.16% BNB $661.36 USD 0.72% Solana $154.02 USD -1.54% USD Coin $1.00 USD -0.22% Dogecoin $0.1929 USD -0.23% Cardano $0.6778 USD -0.81% TRON $0.2674 USD -0.94% Wrapped Bitcoin $104,598.49 USD -0.77% Sui $3.32 USD 1.26% Chainlink $13.83 USD -0.70% Avalanche $20.73 USD 0.46% Media Man Int Crypto News mediamanint.com/crypto_news.… Bitcoin News mediamanint.com/bitcoin_news… Business News mediamanint.com/business_new… Markets mediamanint.com/markets_and.… News mediamanint.com/news.html Newsfeed mediamanint.com/newsfeed.htm… #Crypto #Bitcoin #BitcoinNews #BTC #Ethereum #Tether #XRP #BNB #Solana #Solano #USDCoin #Dogecoin #Cardono #TRON #WrappedBitcoin #Sui #Chainlink #Avalance #Block #Blockchain #Blockchains #Currency #Trump #TrumpTrade #DonaldTrump #Markets #BitcoinPR #PR #Agency #Newsfeed #trend #trends #buzz #watercooler #cafenews #media #mediaman #XCrypto #XBiz