The popular AI framework Virtuals Protocol will host an in-person meet-up in Hong Kong on Friday, January 17.

June 15: Early investor and billionaire Ron Baron’s firm, Baron Capital, added roughly $1 billion in SpaceX shares during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) to retain its ownership stake and prevent dilution. Following the purchase, Baron Capital’s total SpaceX holdings now stand at around $25 billion, cementing its status as one of the space firm’s largest long-term institutional investors. In an interview with CNBC, Baron shared he opted not to take profits during the IPO — instead, he expanded his position. He emphasized his strong optimism for SpaceX’s long-term growth prospects, citing its leading positions in satellite internet, rocket technology, and commercial spaceflight. The billionaire noted the core reason for joining the IPO was to maintain a stable ownership stake, adding his investment strategy focuses on long-term holdings rather than short-term trading. Baron first invested in SpaceX back in 2017 via secondary market transactions for employee share

Nvidia plans to raise at least $20 billion through a senior notes offering by June 15. Prior to this move, the U.S. chipmaker filed an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a seven-tranche note offering.

June 15 — Strive upped its bitcoin holdings by 73 units last week at an average price of $63,646, pushing its total bitcoin position to 19,105.

June 15: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Tehran will coordinate with Oman and other countries to take steps to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangements will be implemented for a specific time window, and will align with commitments made by the U.S. side. U.S. Vice President Vance noted that traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has increased, adding that the Iranian-related agreement includes a two-step verification process. (Golden Finance)

June 15 — Strategy founder Michael Saylor announced on social media that the company has recently purchased 1,587 bitcoin for approximately $100 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 846,842 coins. At the same time, the firm has increased its U.S. dollar reserves by $100 million to roughly $1.1 billion, further strengthening its liquidity reserve capacity. This move underscores Strategy’s ongoing focus on accumulating bitcoin while also expanding its cash position to improve balance sheet liquidity and risk resistance. As of today, Strategy remains one of the largest publicly traded companies globally in terms of bitcoin holdings.

June 15, at the Caixin Summer Summit, Anna Ewing, Chair of Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), stated Hong Kong will continue expanding its digital asset regulatory framework and advancing artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the financial services sector to solidify its standing as an international financial hub. Ewing noted regulatory agencies will strengthen the institutional framework covering areas like digital asset trading, custody, investment advice, and asset management. She emphasized the "same business, same risks, same rules" regulatory principle, striking a balance between innovation and investor protection. She added that as AI grows more prevalent in finance, regulators will focus on key risks: model reliability, algorithmic bias, data privacy, and cybersecurity. She stressed financial institutions must step up risk management throughout the innovation process. Furthermore, Hong Kong’s SFC and related regulatory bodies have expanded their regu