El Salvador, the pioneering country in the introduction of Bitcoin as legal tender, is steadily increasing its national Bitcoin reserves.

The country has reportedly added another 8 BTC to its holdings, bringing its total reserves to over 6,200 BTC with an approximate value of more than 650 million US dollars. This consistent accumulation reflects President Nayib Bukele's long-term belief in Bitcoin, despite ongoing discussions and advice from international financial bodies such as the IMF regarding the fiscal implications. El Salvador's strategy is being closely watched by other countries considering similar approaches to strategic reserves of digital assets.

BITCOIN PRICE ROCKETS AFTER EL SALVADOR BUYS MORE

Immediately after El Salvador bought more bitcoin this morning at $104k, the price rocketed up above $105k.

Coincidence? Wethinks not.

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— The Bitcoin Office (@bitcoinofficesv) May 18, 2025

The Brazilian cryptocurrency landscape could soon undergo significant changes as a new legislative proposal aims to introduce stricter controls on the sector. A Brazilian political party has introduced a bill that would that would introduce restrictions on Bitcoin mining activities within the country.

Furthermore, the proposed legislation seeks to implement new taxes on cryptocurrency trading, potentially altering the financial landscape for crypto investors and businesses operating in Brazil. While Brazil has a well-established framework for crypto taxation, this new bill could signify a more interventionist approach to regulating the industry.

Spain is moving forward with a new law designed to enhance authorities' capabilities in combating crypto-related illicit activities. The proposed legislation would grant Spanish authorities broader powers to acquire data from cryptocurrency exchanges and to seize digital assets suspected of being involved in criminal enterprises.

This development reflects a global trend among governments to strengthen their regulatory oversight and enforcement tools in the digital asset space, aiming to improve transparency and curtail money laundering and other financial crimes facilitated by cryptocurrencies.

The crypto market is buzzing with the news that seven prominent asset management firms have filed S-1 registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for spot Solana Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These filings, including submissions from major players like Fidelity and Grayscale, signal a growing institutional interest in altcoin ETFs following the approval of Bitcoin and, more recently, Ether ETFs.

However, analysts caution against immediate approval, pointing to the inclusion of "staking" language in these applications as a potential hurdle. Staking, which offers yield on held cryptocurrency, introduces new regulatory complexities that the SEC will likely scrutinize, suggesting a protracted "back-and-forth" process similar to earlier Bitcoin and Ether ETF approvals.

According to Coinidol.com the price of Solana has reached resistance at $167 and is now struggling to hold above the moving average lines. While it is trying to stay above the moving average lines, the price of SOL is bearish, and moved to the level of $145 on June 14, 2025.

President Donald Trump has disclosed substantial income from his various cryptocurrency endeavours, totalling over $57 million.

According to his latest financial disclosure, this income includes proceeds from token sales related to World Liberty Financial, a decentralised finance company, and a substantial holding of his governance tokens. The Trump family's involvement in the crypto space extends to a meme coin, "$TRUMP," which has reportedly generated hundreds of millions in fees, as well as involvement in bitcoin mining operations and crypto exchange-traded funds. This revelation underscores the increasing entanglement of high-profile political figures with the burgeoning digital asset market.

Bitcoin's price is currently consolidating around the $105,000 mark, demonstrating resilience amidst various market pressures, including recent geopolitical tensions.

After reaching highs above $110,000 earlier in the week, the leading cryptocurrency has experienced some pullback and is now navigating a period of slight volatility. Market analysts are closely watching key support and resistance levels, with some suggesting a potential for a shallow correction before a renewed push upwards.

Despite these short-term fluctuations, underlying factors such as continued institutional inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and accumulation by large holders indicate a generally optimistic long-term outlook for BTC.