Key Statements and Initiatives from Crypto and Financial Leaders

Arthur Hayes’ “Buy Everything” Call

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, argued that the recent court ruling nullifying parts of the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” import tariffs created a prime buying opportunity. He encouraged investors to adopt an aggressive accumulation strategy, reiterating his long-standing forecast that Bitcoin could reach 1 000 000 USD in this cycle.

Trump Sons’ $170 000 Bitcoin Prediction

At Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump projected that Bitcoin’s price would climb to approximately 170 000 USD by the end of 2026. They attributed this anticipated surge to mounting institutional demand, the asset’s capped supply, and broader mainstream acceptance.

Trump’s Pepe Meme Post

Former President Donald Trump shared an image of the Pepe the Frog meme on his Truth Social feed, underscoring the persistent crossover between political commentary and crypto-meme culture.

Musk and Durov Confirm “Principled Agreement”

Elon Musk tweeted that a high-level deal was “not yet signed,” to which Telegram founder Pavel Durov replied, “Correct.” Their exchange signaled that while substantive terms have been agreed upon in principle, formal documentation remains pending.

VivoPower’s $121 M XRP-Backed Treasury Strategy

VivoPower International completed a $121 million private placement led by Saudi Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Saud. The capital will fund a pioneering digital treasury strategy, denominated in XRP, demonstrating significant sovereign investor interest in token-based reserve assets.

Pakistan Plans a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Pakistan’s government announced plans to establish its own strategic Bitcoin reserve, emulating U.S. treasury practices. This initiative could mark a landmark shift in how emerging-market nations use cryptocurrency for macroprudential purposes.

New York’s Bitcoin-Backed BitBond

New York City Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans for BitBond — a municipal bond secured by Bitcoin. By using BTC as collateral, the city aims to lower its debt servicing costs and attract a new class of crypto-savvy investors.

Arkham Uncovers $5.45 B in Strategy’s BTC Holdings

Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham disclosed that Strategy’s addresses hold 70 816 BTC, valued at roughly $5.45 billion. The finding highlights the scale of institutional Bitcoin reserves currently deployed.

Ethereum’s Growing Scarcity

The founder of the 1confirmation venture firm noted that since its 2015 launch, Ethereum has become the primary platform for stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, NFTs, and startup tokens. With network utilization rising, ETH’s effective scarcity now exceeds that of Bitcoin.

DeFi Development Corp’s Liquid-Staking Token

DeFi Development Corp became the first public company to adopt Sanctum’s liquid-staking technology, issuing its own token, dfdvSOL. Holders earn yield on staked SOL without directly delegating and incurring unbonding delays.

SEC’s Final DeFi Discussion Participants

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission published the roster for its concluding DeFi roundtable: Jito Labs, MetaLeX, Venice AI, Espresso Systems, Coin Center, DBA, and academic delegation Arktouros from Columbia Business School and the Wharton School, illustrating the diverse stakeholders shaping future regulation.

Ledger’s Crypto Life Visa Card Launch

Hardware wallet maker Ledger announced it will launch its Crypto Life Visa card across the United States (excluding New York and Vermont) on June 30. The card will enable direct crypto payments at mainstream merchant terminals.

21Shares Seeks Dogecoin ETF Approval

Digital asset manager 21Shares filed an updated application with the SEC for a Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, signaling sustained institutional appetite for meme-coin exposure.

Musk Exits Trump Administration Advisory Role

Elon Musk confirmed he will step down from his advisory position in the Trump administration, opting to focus on his ventures at Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter).

Fed Rate-Cut Odds Plummet to 2%

According to CME’s FedWatch tool, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the June meeting stands at a mere 2%, reflecting policymakers’ caution amid lingering inflation concerns.

NVIDIA’s Blowout Q1 Results

NVIDIA reported $44.1 billion in first-quarter revenue—a 69% year-over-year gain—with its data-center segment contributing $39.1 billion, up 73%. The company forecasts $45 billion for Q2, excluding $2.5 billion of delayed shipments.