Japanese banking giant ‘Shinsei bank’ to offer Bitcoin credit card rewards

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Shinsei Bank, a ¥10 trillion Japanese banking giant, is integrating Bitcoin into its credit card rewards program, marking a significant shift as Japan, traditionally cautious with cryptocurrencies, sees growing institutional adoption, with over 20% of Japanese firms holding crypto assets according to a 2023 Bank of Japan survey. This move aligns with a broader trend […]

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Spain’s second largest bank, BBVA launches Bitcoin trading and custody for all retail customers

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BBVA, Spain’s second-largest bank with over 77 million customers globally, launched Bitcoin trading and custody services on July 7, 2025, via its mobile app, marking a significant shift as traditional banks adopt crypto amid growing demand, evidenced by Bitcoin’s price hovering near $108,500 as reported by FXStreet on July 5, 2025. This move follows BBVA’s

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Metaplanet buys another 2,205 Bitcoin worth $240.8 million

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Metaplanet’s purchase of 2,205 Bitcoin for $240.8 million, bringing their total to 15,555 BTC valued at $1.69 billion, reflects a bold corporate strategy mirroring MicroStrategy’s approach under Michael Saylor, who has amassed over 500,000 BTC, as highlighted at the Bitcoin for Corporations 2025 event in Orlando.This move coincides with a notable $8.6 billion Bitcoin whale

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Elon Musk says his new ‘America Party’ will embrace Bitcoin

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Elon Musk’s endorsement of Bitcoin via his new ‘America Party’ aligns with his prior critique of fiat currency as a “scam,” a stance supported by a 2021 study from the National Bureau of Economic Research showing fiat systems’ vulnerability to inflation, potentially signaling a shift in U.S. financial policy.The timing of this announcement, coinciding with

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Director of Federal Housing orders preparation for businesses to “count cryptocurrency as an asset for a mortgage.”

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This reflects a groundbreaking directive from William J. Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency since 2025, ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to assess cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as mortgage assets, aligning with President Trump’s 2025 vision to make the U.S. the crypto capital, as detailed in an AP News report from June 25,

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ROBINHOOD CEO SAID LIVE ON CNBC THAT BITCOIN AND CRYPTO WILL REPLACE TRADITION FINANCE

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The statement from Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev on CNBC, is suggesting that Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could eventually replace traditional finance, a significant claim given Robinhood’s $70 billion valuation and Tenev’s influence in the financial sector. This assertion aligns with broader trends in the crypto market, where Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 and Ethereum has seen a

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Chainlink and Mastercard have teamed up to let over 3 billion cardholders purchase crypto directly onchain

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The Chainlink-Mastercard partnership leverages Chainlink’s blockchain interoperability to enable 3 billion Mastercard users to buy cryptocurrency directly onchain, a move supported by a 2023 study from the Bank for International Settlements showing 80% of central banks exploring digital currency integration, hinting at broader financial system evolution. This collaboration uses Chainlink’s data standards and Mastercard’s fraud

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Publicly traded The Smarter Web Company bought 196.90 Bitcoin for £15.18 million for its treasury

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The Smarter Web Company’s purchase of 196.90 Bitcoin for £15.18 million reflects a growing trend among UK firms to treat Bitcoin as a treasury asset, aligning with its 10-year plan formalized in April 2025 to hold 543.5 Bitcoin, a strategy backed by a recent £29.3 million funding round reported on June 16, 2025. This move

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TRUMP EYES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO BLOCK BANKS FROM DEBANKING BITCOIN AND CRYPTO CLIENTS

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A Wall Street Journal report is suggesting a potential executive order from Trump to prevent banks from “debanking” Bitcoin and crypto clients, a move that could counter a trend where banks have restricted services to crypto firms, as noted in a 2025 House investigation highlighting over 30 tech founders affected, per Marc Andreessen on the

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Chinese public gaming company ‘Aurora Mobile’ to invest 20% of its cash reserves into Bitcoin

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Aurora Mobile, a Chinese gaming company with a market rooted in the world’s largest gaming industry (over 500 million players, 25% of global revenue per Wikipedia 2025), diversifies its $200 million cash reserves by allocating 20% to Bitcoin, signaling a strategic pivot amid China’s strict crypto regulations. This move contrasts with the 2019 gaming revenue

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