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Timmy Shen

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Asia Editor at The Block

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  • Metaplanet hits 10,000 BTC holdings, overtakes Coinbase Global with latest 1,112 Bitcoin purchase

    1 week ago | theblock.co | Timmy Shen

    Latest Crypto News Jun 15, 2025, 11:35PM EDT • Companies Jun 15, 2025, 10:06PM EDT • Policy Jun 14, 2025, 3:01PM EDT • People Jun 14, 2025, 10:20AM EDT • Markets See More Latest Crypto News Companies • June 15, 2025, 11:35PM EDT Quick TakeThe Japanese investment firm said it purchased an additional 1,112 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The company also announced the issuance of zero-interest bonds worth $210 million.

  • Anthony Pompliano in talks to lead public firm seeking $750 million to purchase Bitcoin: FT

    2 weeks ago | theblock.co | Timmy Shen

    Companies • June 13, 2025, 3:49AM EDT Anthony Pompliano, a crypto influencer and investor, is expected to lead a publicly traded company seeking to raise $750 million for Bitcoin purchases, the Financial Times reported late Thursday, citing three sources close to the deal.

  • Bitcoin sinks below $104,000, ether slides after Israeli airstrikes on Iran

    2 weeks ago | theblock.co | Timmy Shen

    Markets • June 12, 2025, 10:08PM EDT Cryptocurrency markets tumbled late Thursday as Bitcoin and Ethereum fell sharply after Israel reportedly launched airstrikes on Iran, intensifying regional conflicts and triggering a flight from risk assets. Bitcoin fell 4.5% over the past 24 hours, dropping below the $104,000 level to trade at $103,802, according to The Block's price page. Ether sank 10% to $2,497.

  • Connecticut enacts law banning state crypto reserves, investments

    2 weeks ago | theblock.co | Timmy Shen

    Policy • June 10, 2025, 11:21PM EDT Quick TakeConnecticut’s new law prohibits all levels of government within the state from holding or investing in crypto assets. The new legislation also bars the government from creating a strategic crypto reserve. Connecticut has passed legislation barring the state and local governments from investing in crypto or establishing a crypto reserve. The Connecticut General Assembly published the final text of the bill on Tuesday.

  • Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish files for US IPO: FT

    2 weeks ago | theblock.co | Timmy Shen

    Companies • June 10, 2025, 11:35PM EDT Bullish, a crypto exchange that counts billionaire Peter Thiel as an investor, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the U.S., the Financial Times reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter. Bullish filed the paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission in recent weeks, according to the report.

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Timmy Shen
Timmy Shen @timmyhmshen
11 Jun 25

RT @TheBlock__: Peter Thiel-backed crypto exchange Bullish files for US IPO: FT https://t.co/WqLJjII0On

Timmy Shen
Timmy Shen @timmyhmshen
11 Jun 25

RT @TheBlock__: Connecticut enacts law banning state crypto reserves, investments https://t.co/tcaYio24EK

Timmy Shen
Timmy Shen @timmyhmshen
11 Jun 25

RT @TheBlock__: Bitcoin miner IREN unveils proposed $450 million convertible notes offering https://t.co/ddKXd3KG84