Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Amber International raises $25.5M, boosting its $100M crypto reserve. Strategic investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum aim to strengthen the firm’s position.

American Express is upgrading its payment systems, through Ripple integration, preparing for blockchain-powered cross-border payments.

The U.S. and India are rushing to finalize a trade deal before Trump’s July 9 deadline. Disagreements over dairy and GM crops could lead to 26% tariffs on Indian goods.

Michael Saylor emphasizes the need to eliminate unfair tax burdens on Bitcoin miners to ensure America's leadership in the global cryptocurrency landscape.

The FATF reports that only 40 out of 138 countries are tackling crypto crime. Concerns grow about money laundering in other countries.

Bitcoin's rise as a unit of account is reshaping finance, with Jack Mallers' Twenty One Capital leading the charge and Preston Pysh analyzing its implications.

Despite Bitcoin miners earning their lowest revenue in a year, Cryptoquant’s report highlights their resilience and ongoing accumulation strategy amid market pressures.

Vitalik Buterin warns that Sam Altman's World digital IDs could undermine online pseudonymity and privacy, raising important questions about digital identity.

BlackRock CEO admits that after extensive study, he now believes Bitcoin is legitimate. A surprising shift from previous skepticism.

Athena Bitcoin files to resell 473 million shares held by early investors amid crypto market turbulence and low OTC trading activity.

The European market reacts to NATO’s new 5% GDP defense spending target, rising Middle East stability, and key European earnings reports.

An Iranian missile strike near a key facility causes major power outages in southern Israel. Crews rush to restore electricity as tensions rise.