Crypto safety is gaining urgency as real-world threats rise. Bitcoin is proving to be more than money by reshaping the global financial system. BRICS nations are working on a blockchain-based alternative to SWIFT. Panama is embracing Bitcoin through government-backed crypto savings accounts. These are just some of the stories we covered this week. Now, we turn to Trump, Saylor, and Russia—three powerful forces pushing crypto adoption into its next phase.
Trump’s crypto fortune tops $1 billion amid controversy
U.S. President Donald Trump has made headlines again, this time for amassing over $1 billion in crypto earnings within just nine months, according to a Forbes report from early June. Trump’s digital asset ventures, including his $TRUMP memecoin and his crypto platform World Liberty Financial, have been extraordinarily profitable—lifting his net worth to an estimated $5.6 billion. Forbes highlights nearly $900 million in liquid assets tied to Trump’s crypto activities alone.
Notably, Trump reportedly earned over $390 million pre-tax from the sale of tokens related to his crypto platform and another $315 million from his $TRUMP memecoin. His stablecoin USD1 holdings add to this growing fortune. Though critics voice concerns about ethical issues and foreign investor influence—especially following a high-profile investor gala at his golf club—Trump’s success in crypto remains undeniable.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy eyes more Bitcoin with $1 billion stock offering
Meanwhile, Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, continues its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation. On June 8, Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase via a brief post on X: “Send more Orange,” fueling speculation about a ninth consecutive week of buys. The company recently added 705 BTC, spending around $75 million, pushing its total holdings to nearly 581,000 BTC—valued at over $61 billion.
Strategy also announced a massive $1 billion preferred stock offering, aimed at financing additional Bitcoin acquisitions and corporate needs. The new funding method offers attractive 10% non-cumulative dividends, appealing to institutional investors seeking yield alongside exposure to Bitcoin’s growth. Strategy solidifies its position as the world’s largest known Bitcoin holder, eclipsing even the combined reserves of major nations like the U.S. and China.
Russia embraces regulated Bitcoin trading for qualified investors
On the regulatory front, Russia is taking cautious but significant steps toward formal Bitcoin adoption. As of June 4, the Moscow Exchange began listing Bitcoin ETF futures contracts, accessible exclusively to qualified investors. These contracts tie to the U.S.-based IBIT Bitcoin Trust ETF, with settlement in Russian rubles despite pricing in dollars.
Simultaneously, Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, launched a structured bond product allowing speculation on Bitcoin and currency fluctuations, also limited to qualified investors. These initiatives mark a broader push to integrate crypto into Russia’s financial system while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Though Russia’s crypto market remains largely informal, these moves demonstrate a growing acceptance of Bitcoin’s value and role in modern finance. Enhanced regulation aims to reduce misuse while opening avenues for institutional participation.
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Rodcas Consulting Group