According to BlockBeats, UK-listed company Blue Star Capital has raised £1.25 million (approximately $1.71 million). The funds will be used for the company's first Bitcoin acquisition, facilitated indirectly through SatoshiPay.

According to BlockBeats, data from Coinmarketcap reveals that the Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 25, marking an increase from its previous low of 15 on June 22. This index indicates that over the past 90 days, approximately 25 out of the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization have outperformed Bitcoin. The Altcoin Season Index is a real-time metric used to assess whether the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a period dominated by altcoins. It is based on the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin over the last 90 days.

The real watershed for Ethereum’s move toward large-scale mainstream application may be approaching.

According to Cointelegraph, Peter Märkl, general counsel at Swiss crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, has expressed concerns over the lack of clarity in stablecoin regulatory frameworks within the European Union and Switzerland. Speaking at the German Blockchain Week, Märkl emphasized the need for further development in the classification and rules governing stablecoins under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) framework. While MiCA offers a comprehensive and harmonized regulatory framework for stablecoin issuance, offering, and custody, Märkl noted that the dynamic nature of crypto-assets and their evolving use cases can lead to shifts in classification over time. This situation places foreign stablecoin issuers at a disadvantage, as they must consider obtaining a license under MiCA due to strict enforcement of rules, particularly in Germany. Märkl also highlighted challenges within Switzerland's regulatory environment, describing it as unfriendly to issuers. Swiss regulations impose the Know Your Customer (KYC) burden on stablecoin issuers, requiring them to identify individual holders, which Märkl views as unreasonable. Despite the introduction of Switzerland's DLT Act four years ago, Märkl pointed out existing gaps in the local regulatory framework, stressing the importance of focusing on stablecoin regulation and establishing rules that are favorable to industry players. He acknowledged ongoing legislative processes but emphasized the need for careful assessment of their outcomes. Bitcoin Suisse is actively pursuing its ambitions within the EU, leveraging its five-year-old Liechtenstein Crypto-Asset Service Provider registration to seek a full MiCA license. Märkl explained that Bitcoin Suisse has operated a subsidiary in Liechtenstein for five years, registered under the TV2 law as a CASP, making it a natural choice to extend this registration to a MiCA license. Beyond Europe, Bitcoin Suisse is exploring international expansion opportunities, having received in-principle approval from the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) in May. Märkl noted that the firm's CEO, Andrej Majcen, relocated to Abu Dhabi one and a half years ago, highlighting the region's significant attraction for the company. Additionally, Bitcoin Suisse is considering opportunities in the United Kingdom and the United States, with final decisions contingent on regulatory developments in these regions.

According to BlockBeats, the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in 2023 sent shockwaves through the global financial sector, particularly affecting the technology and cryptocurrency industries. In response, a new 'crypto bank' named Erebor, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump's allies and Silicon Valley leaders such as Joe Lonsdale, Palmer Luckey, and Peter Thiel, is set to address this market void. Erebor's primary strategy is to center its operations around stablecoins, aiming to become the most regulated entity for stablecoin transactions and facilitation. The bank intends to cater to emerging tech companies, especially those in the cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and blockchain sectors, filling the financial service gap left by the closure of Silicon Valley Bank. Erebor's objectives extend beyond offering tailored financial services; it also seeks to bridge the gap between digital and traditional dollars, promoting the widespread adoption and regulatory compliance of stablecoins. For BiyaPay users, the establishment of Erebor is expected to have a significant impact on the cryptocurrency industry. BiyaPay is a platform that facilitates quick exchanges between USDT and over 30 fiat currencies, including the dollar and euro, enabling users to conduct remittances and transactions with ease. As Erebor rises, stablecoin trading is poised to become a central element of the next wave of financial innovation. BiyaPay will continue to provide convenient and secure digital asset trading services, supporting global users in navigating this transformation.

According to BlockBeats, analyst Adam from Greeks.Live noted a prevailing bullish sentiment within the community regarding market direction, particularly showing strong confidence in Ethereum's potential rise. Traders are closely monitoring the $110,000 level as a critical price point for Bitcoin, while also paying attention to tonight's non-farm payroll data and the opening of the U.S. stock market for potential impacts on the market.

AMINA Bank becomes the first globally operating Swiss bank to offer trading and custody services for Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/swiss-bank-starts-trading-with-ripples-rlusd/

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Crypto analyst Capo of Crypto, who is currently one of the most recognizeable names in crypto spaces on social media, has sounded a warning for the market. The analyst has completely dismissed the current trajectory of the Bitcoin price and, by extension, the altcoin market, calling for only a short-lived rally. His analysis points to a Bitcoin price crash, but the most impact is expected to be felt by the altcoin market as they tumble further. Bitcoin Price Is Headed Below $100,000 In the post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Capo of Crypto shares a rather bearish thesis that suggests that the current strength in Bitcoin won’t last source: https://www.newsbtc.com/news/bitcoin/capo-of-crypto-bitcoin-crash/

Catenaa, Thursday, July 03, 2025- US-based crypto exchange Kraken has received regulatory approval from Ireland’s Central Bank under the EU’s MiCA framework, granting it a license to provide digital asset services across all 30 European Economic Area (EEA) member states. Kraken said in a statement Wednesday that the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license would accelerate […] source: https://investors.catenaa.com/news/kraken-wins-mica-license-in-ireland-expands-in-eu-bloc

Peter Märkl, general counsel at Bitcoin Suisse, criticized both EU and Swiss stablecoin regulations as inadequate and burdensome. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-suisse-legal-chief-laments-eu-and-swiss-stablecoin-rules?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

In a bold and symbolic gesture, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has etched a pivotal moment in crypto legal history onto his skin.

Hackers have uploaded at least 40 fake crypto wallet extensions to the Firefox store, tricking users into giving up their wallet details. Some of the apps copied real wallets like MetaMask and Trust Wallet, and have already caused users to lose funds.

Nasdaq-listed Addentax Group Corp., a Shenzhen-based microcap company, has announced plans to acquire up to 12,000 bitcoin in a deal valued at approximately $1.3 billion.

OpenAI has signed a $30 billion-a-year deal with Oracle to secure massive computing power for its Stargate AI project. Oracle will build large data centres across the US, using 4.5GW of energy and 400,000 Nvidia chips to meet OpenAI’s growing AI needs.

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North Korean hackers have secretly taken jobs inside crypto firms, posing as developers and IT staff to gain access from within. Investigations have found hundreds may be working in the industry, with some linked to thefts and scams using insider permissions.

Binance Pay has teamed up with French fintech Lyzi to introduce cryptocurrency payments to over 80 businesses across the French Riviera, including the glamorous cities of Cannes, Nice, Antibes, and Monaco.

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