GameStop’s $450M Raise Falls Flat — Bitcoin Bet Not Enough, Says Kronos Exec News ETHNews

GameStop raised $450M, totaling $2.7B in recent funding, to buy Bitcoin and support operations. Experts question the strategy, citing lack of long-term planning for sustained value.
XRP and RLUSD Fuel Real-World Payments for 20 Million Merchants – Featured Bitcoin News

XRP and RLUSD gain real-world utility as AEON integrates them into 20 million merchant payment systems, expanding global digital economy access.
$1 Billion On The Table: Tether Co-Founder Launches Crypto Investment Fund

Tether co-founder Reeve Collins and ex-Blackstone executive Chinh Chu aim to raise $1 billion via SPAC for a crypto fund investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, signaling institutional crypto adoption.
Binance Founder Declares 0.1 Bitcoin the Future American Dream – Featured Bitcoin News

Binance’s founder suggests 0.1 Bitcoin could replace the American Dream as U.S. housing leaders consider BTC for mortgage reserves, signaling a shift in wealth perception.
Asia Crypto News: Asia’s Banks Look to Stablecoins (USDC, USDT) to Prevent Deposit Flight

Asian banks are adopting stablecoins like USDT and USDC to prevent deposit flight and streamline cross-border transactions, with major institutions in Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong leading the charge.
CoreWeave Returns With New $1B+ Bid for Core Scientific After Rejection

CoreWeave makes a new $1B+ bid for Core Scientific after previous rejection, causing Core Scientific’s stock to surge 27%. The AI cloud firm seeks to acquire the Bitcoin mining giant.
Former Tether, Hut 8, Blackstone execs to launch $1B crypto treasury firm

Former executives from Tether, Hut 8, and Blackstone plan to launch a $1B crypto treasury firm via a SPAC, aiming for a diversified portfolio including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Crypto Exchange Kraken Enters Payments Race With Krak App – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Kraken exchange launches Krak app for free global payments using crypto and fiat, targeting inefficiencies in traditional financial systems like high costs and slow transactions.
CoreWeave revives bid for Core Scientific causing shares to surge 33%

CoreWeave is negotiating to acquire Bitcoin miner Core Scientific, causing its shares to surge 33%. The deal could finalize within weeks, with Core Scientific’s AI infrastructure pivot potentially justifying a premium.
Public Miner Bit Digital Sunsets BTC Mining Operations for ETH Staking – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Nasdaq-listed Bit Digital shifts from Bitcoin mining to Ethereum staking, focusing on ETH accumulation and infrastructure since 2022, as announced on June 25, 2025.