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Thailand's Ministry of Finance announced the issuance of a new digital investment token called G-Token, valued at 5 billion baht. It aims to raise public funds without being a debt instrument. This move follows a call for stablecoins by the country's Prime Minister, signaling a shift in Thailand's digital asset policy. The G-Token allows investors to earn higher returns than bank deposit interest rates.

Short-term investors in Bitcoin are currently withdrawing from the market, holding only 2.36 million BTC. Alphractal notes this level reflects a bearish trend, urging caution despite some positive technical indicators. Ideal scenario: Bitcoin maintains price stability.

Twenty One recently purchased 4,812 Bitcoins for $458.7 million through Tether. The company aimed to compete with MicroStrategy and was launched by Cantor Fitzgerald.

SEC has delayed BlackRock's request to transition IBIT, a spot Bitcoin ETF, to an "in-kind redemption" process using crypto assets instead of cash. This change would enable authorized participants to buy and sell ETF shares directly with Bitcoin without needing cash. This method could offer tax advantages, reduce transaction time and costs, and improve ETF pricing accuracy. If approved, investors could benefit from lower tax burdens, faster transactions, more accurate pricing, and lower transaction fees due to the elimination of cash conversions.

VanEck collaborates with Securitize to launch the VanEck Treasury Fund (VBILL), the world's first tokenized fund. It provides qualified investors access to US Treasury-backed assets through blockchain technology. The fund offers efficiency and security by combining traditional finance with decentralized technology. Shares of the fund are directly issued and recorded on the blockchain for faster transactions and increased transparency. The collaboration aims to create new market opportunities through tokenization advantages.

President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a Fed interest rate cut on the Truth Social platform due to dropping prices. The recent US-China tariff reduction agreement has renewed speculation about a rate cut, potentially easing inflation pressures and trade tensions. Despite Trump's pressure, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has resisted altering policy amid economic uncertainties. Trump's tariff policies, particularly towards China, have contributed to this uncertainty. However, the recent agreement suggests a more moderate approach to trade relations, potentially influencing Fed interest rate decisions.

According to the latest information, the SEC has postponed Grayscale's Solana Spot ETF application.

K33 Research states Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 with strong momentum based on healthier fundamentals. The report suggests a sustainable rally is possible due to cautious market sentiment and lack of overheating in derivative markets. The increase in spot volume supports the recent rise, though Bitcoin's depth compared to previous $100,000+ periods remains limited. K33 Research attributes recent market growth to the "Trump Trade" strategy, pointing to Trump's crypto-friendly actions as a driving force. The report suggests a different market trajectory this summer compared to May's weakness.

Dell Technologies rejected a proposal to include Bitcoin in their financial assets, citing concerns about violating management autonomy. The proposal suggested Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, but Dell defended the decision as a matter for the board, not shareholders. SEC supported Dell's rejection of the proposal.

WisdomTree compares XRP with Bitcoin, emphasizing XRP's potential as a suitable long-term portfolio option. XRP's unique attributes, low correlation with Bitcoin, controlled supply, and focus on payment solutions make it an attractive choice for institutional investors. To surpass Bitcoin, XRP would need to increase substantially in value, according to WisdomTree.

Bitcoin ETFs in the US recorded a net inflow of $5.1 million on May 12th, marking the fourth consecutive day of positive momentum, while Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows. Varied investor sentiment between BTC and ETH highlights evolving market dynamics.

Rumors of a memecoin launch by Trump's Truth Social were denied. Donald Trump Jr. debunked the claims. World Liberty Financial also warned against fake Trump crypto projects.

After escalating due to President Trump's tariff announcement, the US-China trade war eased following weekend talks. Goldman Sachs revised growth forecast for the US economy by 0.5% to 1% for 2025, lowering recession probability to 35%. The bank also adjusted Fed rate cut expectations to December. Goldman Sachs expects three rate cuts by 2026, delaying one to December from July. A trade deal saw tariffs reduced between the US and China.