Spanish Banking Giant BBVA Expands Crypto Offerings with Bitcoin and Ethereum Services

Spain’s second-largest financial institution, BBVA, has introduced Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and custody capabilities for retail customers, marking significant expansion of regulated digital asset services as nearly 9% of Spanish citizens now hold cryptocurrencies.
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UK Treasury Targets Crypto Tax Evaders with £300 Fines Starting January 2026

Britain’s Treasury has unveiled a comprehensive crackdown on crypto tax evasion, introducing £300 fines for individuals who refuse to share personal details with crypto service providers starting January 2026, with officials projecting the initiative will generate up to £315 million in additional revenue by April 2030.
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Bybit Launches in Georgia

Major crypto exchange Bybit has expanded further within Europe, officially launching a platform for users in Georgia.
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MicroStrategy Reports $14B Bitcoin Gains in Q2 While Launching $4.2B STRD Stock Program to Buy More BTC

MicroStrategy recorded $14.05 billion in unrealized Bitcoin gains during Q2 2025, elevating the company to the exclusive tier of corporate giants typically reserved for Amazon and JPMorgan Chase, while simultaneously launching a $4.2 billion STRD preferred stock program to acquire additional Bitcoin.
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