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Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) faces a potential stock drop of 15% to 25% if US District Judge Amit Mehta orders the divestiture of its Chrome browser, as warned by Barclays analysts. This follows Google's loss in a landmark antitrust trial in August 2024, where it was found guilty of monopolizing the search engine market. The Department of Justice has proposed severe remedies, including selling Chrome, sharing search data with rivals, and ending exclusivity deals that position Google as the default search engine on devices. Barclays analyst Ross Sandler highlighted that Chrome, with 4 billion users, contributes 35% of Google’s search revenue, making its potential sale a significant blow, possibly cutting Alphabet’s earnings per share by 30%. While the likelihood of divestiture remains low, it has risen after recent closing arguments. Judge Mehta’s remedy decision is anticipated in August, and Google plans to appeal. Separately, Alphabet agreed to a $500 million settlement with shareholders over antitrust compliance issues. Alphabet’s stock fell 1.5% on Monday and is down 10.6% year to date, reflecting investor concerns over these legal challenges.
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The launch of a Donald Trump-branded crypto wallet by Magic Eden and the team behind the Official Trump (TRUMP) memecoin has descended into confusion, labeled as "absolute chaos" by crypto skeptic Molly White. Announced on June 3, the wallet was promoted as the "Official $TRUMP Wallet," but Trump family members, including Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Barron Trump, have publicly disavowed any involvement, stating the Trump Organization has no connection to the project. Despite this, the wallet is tied to Fight Fight Fight LLC, co-owned by CIC Digital LLC, a Trump Organization affiliate holding significant TRUMP tokens. The situation highlights communication breakdowns among Trump-linked crypto ventures, with no official response from Magic Eden or the TRUMP token team. This incident adds to ongoing confusion surrounding Trump’s crypto endeavors, including past contradictions over Bitcoin investments by Trump Media and Technology Group.
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South Korean entertainment company K Wave Media has announced a $500 million securities purchase agreement with Bitcoin Strategic Reserve KWM to fund a Bitcoin-centric crypto treasury strategy. The deal, revealed on June 4, aims to position K Wave as the “Metaplanet of Korea,” inspired by the success of Metaplanet and MicroStrategy in adopting Bitcoin as a corporate reserve asset. The funds will primarily be used for purchasing and holding Bitcoin long-term, with potential investments in other cryptocurrencies, alongside yield optimization strategies. Additionally, the company plans to allocate resources for mergers, acquisitions, and growth in its content and K-POP businesses. K Wave also intends to enhance decentralization by operating Bitcoin Lightning Network nodes and investing in related infrastructure. Following the announcement, K Wave Media’s stock surged 162% on Nasdaq, trading at $5.04. This move aligns with a growing trend of public companies in Asia and beyond embracing Bitcoin as a reserve asset, a practice popularized by MicroStrategy since 2020.
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Cango, a Bitcoin mining company, reported mining 954.5 BTC, valued at over $100 million, in April and May 2025, following a complete shift to crypto mining after selling its legacy China operations to a Bitmain-associated entity. This pivot allowed Cango to focus solely on Bitcoin mining, achieving an average hashrate of nearly 30 exahashes per second during the two months. Earlier in 2025, the company mined 1,541 BTC in the first quarter, worth around $162 million. Additionally, Cango's co-founders, Xiaojun Zhang and Jiayuan Lin, agreed to sell 10 million high-vote Class B shares to Enduring Wealth Capital for $70 million, a deal awaiting shareholder approval. This transaction will grant Enduring Wealth voting control while maintaining limited economic equity. Cango's rapid expansion and strategic moves highlight its commitment to becoming a significant player in the Bitcoin mining industry amidst a competitive and computationally intensive landscape.
