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Deutsche Bank’s DWS, Galaxy, Flow Traders Venture to Introduce German-Regulated Stablecoin
The AllUnity joint venture was granted a BaFin license this week to launch its MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin.

Mastercard to Expand Crypto Team With Two Senior Hires to Drive Blockchain Initiatives
The payments giant is hiring two U.S.-based leaders to grow its crypto and blockchain business.

Bitcoin Layer-2 Botanix Mainnet Debuts, Cuts Block Times to 5 Seconds
Botanix Labs has emphasized its decentralized governance. The launch coincides with its transition to being operated by a federation of 16 node operators

South Korean Exchange Upbit to Work on Won Stablecoin With Naver Pay: Report
A KRW stablecoin could effectively iron out the spread between exchanges and end the "kimchi premium."

Bitcoin Network Hashrate Declined in June as Miners Reacted to Recent Heatwave: JPMorgan
The fall in the monthly average network hashrate was a result of miners curtailing operations in response to the recent heatwave, the report said.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Posts Record Monthly Close, but Euro Steals the Show
Your day-ahead look for July 1, 2025

Bitcoin Miner IREN Hits 50 EH/s Midyear Hashrate Target, Eyes AI Expansion
IREN plans to expand its AI infrastructure at its site in Childress, Texas, with a new data center set for delivery by the end of 2025

Strategy's Perpetual Preferred Stocks May Be Front Running S&P 500 Inclusion
Bitcoin’s monthly record close sparks speculation around Strategy’s market moves, but interest rates may also be playing a role.

XRPL EVM Sidechain Goes Live, Unlocking Ethereum Dapps in XRP Ecosystem
The development introduces Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible smart contracts to the XRP Ledger, enabling developers to deploy their Ethereum-based apps.

Circle Valuation Is 'Outside Our Comfort Zone,' Initiate at Underweight: JPMorgan
The Wall Street bank started coverage of the stablecoin issuer with an underweight rating and a $80 price target.

