Today, Semler Scientific announced it has increased its Bitcoin holdings. The company acquired 185 Bitcoin between May 23 and June 3 for $20 million with an average purchase price of $107,974 per Bitcoin, using proceeds from its at-the-market (ATM) offering program.

“We continue to accretively grow our bitcoin arsenal using operating cash flow and proceeds from debt and equity financings,” said the chairman of Semler Scientific Eric Semler. “And we are excited to launch the Semler Scientific dashboard today on our website to provide the public with regularly updated information on our bitcoin holdings and other key metrics.”

Since launching the ATM program in April…

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Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has added 185 more bitcoin to its treasury spending about $20 million between May 23 and June 3 according to a recent SEC filing. The Nasdaq-listed company purchased the BTC at an average price of $107,974 per coin using funds raised through stock sales.

Semler has now sold over 3.5 million shares through an at-the-market offering generating $136.2 million in net proceeds. With this latest purchase the company holds a total of 4,449 BTC valued at approximately $467 million. The average purchase price stands at $92,158 per bitcoin suggesting unrealized gains of about $57 million.

Semler joins the growing list of companies adopting bitcoin as a treasury asset ranking 15th globally in corporate BTC holdings. It tracks its performance using a metric called BTC Yield which shows a 26.7% increase year to date. This strategic move mirrors a broader trend as companies like Trump Media GameStop and Paris Saint-Germain also embrace bitcoin for long-term value creation.

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The Moscow Exchange, Russia’s largest exchange group, announced the launch of Bitcoin futures contracts on June 4th, 2025. The new derivatives will allow qualified investors in Russia to gain exposure to bitcoin prices without directly owning it.

The bitcoin futures contracts are cash-settled in Russian rubles and will be tied to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) that trades on U.S. exchanges. The IBIT ETF tracks the price of bitcoin, with each share representing 0.00068 bitcoin.

Trading for the new bitcoin futures kicked off on Wednesday, with the first contracts expiring in September 2025. Each futures contract will be denominated in U.S. dollars per bitcoin but…

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission is taking a new direction on crypto regulation promising a more transparent approach. Chair Paul Atkins announced the agency will develop rules through public input rather than lawsuits signaling a major departure from the past enforcement-heavy stance. The move aims to provide clearer guidance for crypto firms while promoting investor protection.

Atkins emphasized the need for a rational regulatory framework that allows innovation while discouraging bad actors. He stated the SEC will set clear standards for how digital assets are issued held and traded. The Crypto Task Force is currently drafting new regulations expected to be released in the coming months focusing on practical rules that support industry growth.

In another key change Atkins revealed plans to shut down FinHub the agency’s innovation arm. He said innovation should be integrated across the SEC not confined to a single office. Since former Chair Gensler’s departure the SEC has taken a friendlier tone dismissing several enforcement actions and offering clarity on crypto staking activities.

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California is making bold moves toward embracing cryptocurrency as the state’s Assembly has unanimously passed Assembly Bill 1180 with a 68-0 vote. The bill now heads to the Senate and aims to allow digital currencies for paying state fees under the Digital Financial Assets Law. If approved and signed into law the new rules would take effect on July ,1 2026 with a pilot program running until January 1, 2031.

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation will be responsible for implementing crypto payment systems. The agency must also submit a report by January 1, 2028 that includes data on all crypto transactions and outlines any technical or regulatory issues faced. AB 1180 could place California alongside states like Florida and Colorado which have already started accepting crypto for public payments.

A companion bill AB 1052 also known as the “Bitcoin rights” bill is gaining momentum. It supports crypto self-custody and bans local restrictions or taxes based solely on using digital assets for payments.

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