2025-06-19 Market Watch: Stablecoins, ETFs, and geopolitical tensions impact market

Here is what happened yesterday in the crypto market:

BlackRock’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Used as Collateral

BlackRock’s $2.9B tokenized U.S. Treasury fund (BUIDL) can now be used as collateral on Crypto.com and Deribit, expanding its utility in crypto trading platforms. Read more

UK to Propose Restrictions on Banks’ Crypto Dealings

The Bank of England plans new proposals by 2026 to regulate banks’ exposure to crypto, aiming to protect financial stability in the U.K. Read more

Senate Passes GENIUS Act, Advancing Stablecoin Regulation

The U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act, a bipartisan effort to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins, potentially accelerating their adoption by financial institutions. Read more

Healthcare Firm Prenetics Invests $20M in Bitcoin

Hong Kong-based healthcare firm Prenetics, advised by a former Trump advisor, has invested $20 million in Bitcoin, mirroring MicroStrategy’s corporate treasury strategy. Read more

3iQ Launches XRP ETF on Toronto Stock Exchange

Canadian asset manager 3iQ has launched an XRP ETF (XRPQ) on the Toronto Stock Exchange, providing investors with direct exposure to XRP. Read more