Norwegian Block Exchange has become Norway’s first listed company to hold Bitcoin, adding 6 BTC and targeting 10 by month-end. The exchange plans Bitcoin-backed loans, MiCA-compliant Cardano stablecoin yield, and fresh capital raises to expand its treasury.
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Month: June 2025
Reitar Logtech Holdings Bets $1.5B on 15,000 BTC to Drive Global Expansion
HK-based Reitar Logtech Holdings has set aside up to $1.5 billion to secure 15,000 BTC via share swaps with institutional and high-net-worth investors, a move it says will boost financial resilience, support Asian expansion, and accelerate blockchain integration across its supply-chain network.
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Russian Investigators ‘Seized $8.2M Worth of Crypto from Hydra Darknet Server Chief’
Russian investigators confiscated crypto worth around 649 million rubles ($8.2 million) from the wallets of Dmitry Pavlov, the 35-year-old self-confessed server mastermind behind the Hydra darknet portal.
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Ethereum Foundation Lays Off R&D Staff, Restructures Under ‘Protocol’ Banner
The Ethereum Foundation has laid off some R&D staff and rebranded its core development unit as “Protocol” to focus more sharply on scaling and user experience.
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Red Cross says at least 21 killed and dozens shot in Gaza aid incident
Reports say an incident occurred in Rafah in the early hours of Sunday as people were queueing for aid.
UK backs Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara
As part of the deal, the UK will secure lucrative investment projects in the 2030 World Cup.
Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa
The Microsoft founder urges young innovators to use Artificial Intelligence to improve health services.
UN calls for investigation into killings near Gaza aid distribution site
Antonio Guterres says he is “appalled” by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.
Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.
How Ukraine carried out daring ‘Spider Web’ attack on Russian bombers
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.