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Tracey Plowman
June 11, 2025

This Week in Crypto

đŸ”„ This week on Crypto Curious — This week on the pod with Trace and Blake (because Craig is still off in Europe!!):

đŸ‘‰đŸŒ Circle’s IPO lands with a bang – but is the real story what’s coming next? đŸ‘‰đŸŒ BlackRock just made a power play for Ethereum, and the crypto world is watching đŸ‘‰đŸŒ And why are more companies turning their balance sheets into Bitcoin bags?

We’ve got the stories, the signals, and the spicy takes – let’s get into it 🚀

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BlackRock: Bitcoin ETF Mania Is Still in ‘Very Early Days’

Speaking with Bloomberg’s ETF IQ on June 9, Mitchnick described the Bitcoin ETF phenomenon as being in its “very early” phase, with institutional capital still gradually working through onboarding and due diligence pipelines.

BlackRock: Bitcoin ETF Mania Is Still in ‘Very Early Days’

Ethereum (ETH) is up 3% in the early Asian session on Wednesday, as bullish sentiments from Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins' statement on decentralized finance (DeFi) regulation continue to push the top altcoin's price higher.

Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index

The Moscow Exchange has launched a bitcoin index, bolstering crypto offerings and potentially opening new financial instruments.

Moscow Exchange Launches Landmark Bitcoin Index – Exchanges Bitcoin News

Strategy’s Michael Saylor claims that “all the evidence” indicates Bitcoin is unlikely to face another crypto winter anytime soon.

US Bitcoin ETFs Poised To Cross $1 Trillion In Record Time!

In less than 18 months, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have exceeded all expectations, flirting with a cumulative transaction volume of $1 trillion.

US Bitcoin ETFs Poised To Cross $1 Trillion In Record Time!

About three in five Fortune 500 companies are working on blockchain initiatives, Coinbase found in its State of Crypto second quarter report based on questions posed to executives from these firms. 

Crypto things you didn’t know you didn’t know.

Do you have to pay tax on cryptocurrency in Australia?

In most cases, the answer is yes. Despite its name, cryptocurrency is treated as an asset, rather than currency by the ATO.

This means you have to pay capital gains tax on any profits made when selling cryptocurrency. This is very similar to how stocks are treated for tax purposes.

The good news is that if you have held the same asset for over 12 months without trading it for another, then you may qualify for a 50% discount on your capital gain.

This is just one of a number of ways you may be able to reduce your cryptocurrency tax bill in Australia.

In Other Crypto News!

Bitcoin miner IREN unveils proposed $450 million convertible notes offering

IREN, a Nasdaq-listed company focused on bitcoin mining and AI, announced plans to raise $450 million through a private offering of convertible senior notes to qualified institutional investors.

Bitcoin miner IREN unveils proposed $450 million convertible notes offering | The Block

Bitcoin Nearing ATH, But Social Media FOMO Signals Warning

Data shows Bitcoin sentiment on social media may be starting to become overheated, a sign that could end up being a threat to the price rally.

Bitcoin Nearing ATH, But Social Media FOMO Signals Warning

Kenya’s Largest Slum Has Become a Thriving Bitcoin Economy

In a remarkable development, around 200 people in Kibera, the largest slum in Kenya, are adopting Bitcoin for everyday use. Three years of local activism have brought Web3 adoption to Nairobi’s poorest workers.

How Kenya’s Largest Slum Became a Thriving Bitcoin Economy

‘Bitcoin horcrux’s?’

'Bitcoin Family' take drastic measures to protect themselves amid crypto kidnappings

The family has spent the past eight months hiding metal cards engraved with segments of crypto codes dispersed across four continents.