NEWS DIGEST – 13.06.2025 πŸš€

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Galaxy Digital CEO Sees β€œCrypto Moment” Unfolding

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says crypto is β€œhaving a moment,” with Bitcoin near record highs, stablecoin infrastructure booming, and Senate candidates backing pro‑crypto legislation like the GENIUS and CLARITY Acts. He highlighted Galaxy’s Nasdaq listing and its major Texas data‑center initiative as signs of growing institutional momentum. Β 

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ FCA’s ETN Plan Won’t Immediately Boost UK Crypto

The UK’s FCA is moving to allow retail investors to buy crypto-linked ETNs, but experts warn this won’t turn the UK into a crypto powerhouse. The plan may improve market access but lags compared to other European countries and lacks the explosive impact of U.S. Bitcoin ETF approvals. Consultation closes in July. Β 

πŸ’Ό U.S. IPO Market Reboundsβ€”Crypto Firms Could Follow

Following strong IPOs like Chime’s 59% pop, U.S. listing activity is rebounding with $25β€―B raised so far this year. Analysts predict this could lead to a wave of crypto exchanges and service providers going publicβ€”taking advantage of improved sentiment and market stability. Β 

πŸ•΅οΈ Teen Spy Arrest Unveils Crypto-Funded Espionage Ring

A Canadian teen arrested for acting as a Russian spy reportedly used crypto wallets to launder money for espionage. The case reveals how intelligence services increasingly leverage cryptocurrencies for covert, cross-border operations hidden from traditional oversight.