Shopify will begin supporting USDC payments later this year, starting with a pilot for select U.S. and European merchants in late June before expanding platform-wide.

Developed with Coinbase and integrated with Stripe, the opt-out feature runs on Base and includes support for refunds and chargebacks.

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The U.S. SEC has officially withdrawn several crypto-related rule proposals introduced under former Chair Gary Gensler, marking a significant shift in regulatory posture.

Withdrawn proposals included amendments to Exchange Act Rule 3b-16 aimed at regulating DeFi as national securities exchanges, and stricter crypto custody requirements for investment advisors

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Walmart and Amazon are reportedly exploring the possibility of issuing their own stablecoins, according to industry sources.

While no official announcements have been made, both companies are said to be evaluating regulatory frameworks and potential use cases tied to payments, loyalty programs, and digital marketplaces.

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✔ This week's crypto market highlights:

⚫ Tether might be valued at $515bn
⚫ Javier Milei cleared of LIBRA-related ethics violation
⚫ Ethiopia bans virtual currencies trading
⚫ TON is top blockchain by NFT trading volume
⚫ Fake news about Paraguay accepting Bitcoin
⚫ CZ the second richest Chinese person
⚫ U.S. and China finalize trade deal
⚫ Approval odds for altcoin ETFs
⚫ Ukraine creates national crypto reserve
⚫ Israel attacks Iran

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Gemini and Coinbase are expected to secure EU licenses under MiCA regulations—Gemini via Malta and Coinbase via Luxembourg—granting them passported access to all 27 EU countries.

Malta’s previous rapid approval of OKX and Crypto.сom has raised concerns among EU regulators about its oversight rigor. ESMA is now reviewing Malta’s licensing process and plans to issue a report.

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Vietnam’s National Assembly has passed the Digital Technology Industry Law, officially recognizing and regulating digital assets for the first time.

Effective Jan 1, 2026, the law classifies “virtual assets” and “crypto assets” separately—excluding securities and CBDCs—and grants the government authority to issue detailed rules. It also emphasizes cybersecurity, AML, and CFT compliance.

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Brazil has ended its crypto tax exemption, imposing a flat 17.5% rate on all digital asset gains, including self-custodied and offshore holdings.

The measure replaces previous progressive rates and expands the tax base, potentially reducing tax burdens for large investors while increasing them for small traders.

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Strategy has added 10,100 BTC for ~$1.05bn at an average price of ~$104,080 bringing its YTD 2025 BTC yield to 19.1%.

As of June 16, the firm holds 592,100 BTC bought for ~$41.84bn at an average of ~$70,666 per coin.

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President Donald Trump earned $57.4m in 2024 from World Liberty Financial through the sale of 15.75bn governance tokens.

The platform has raised over $550m since launching in September 2024, making it one of Trump’s top income sources.

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President Trump-linked Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has received SEC approval to raise $2.3bn for creating a corporate Bitcoin reserve.

The plan involves converting 56m equity shares and 29m convertible shares into capital, with BTC designated as a primary balance-sheet asset.

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TRON Group plans to go public following the suspension of a U.S. investigation into its founder Justin Sun.

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Truth Social has filed an S-1 registration statement to list its own Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs on NYSE Arca. Ticker symbols have not yet been announced.

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Trump Organization has launched its own mobile network, Trump Mobile, aimed at attracting conservative users seeking an alternative to mainstream telecom providers.

The company emphasized that the new service will feature U.S.-based call centers and American-made phones.

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JPMorgan has filed a trademark application for “JPMD” with the USPTO, signaling plans to expand into digital asset trading, token exchange, payments, custody, and real-time financial services.

The filing covers a broad suite of crypto-related offerings, including securities brokerage and secure online transactions.

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Japan’s Metaplanet now holds more Bitcoin than Coinbase, with 10,000 BTC compared to Coinbase’s 9,267 BTC.

Metaplanet ranks 6th among public companies by BTC holdings (excluding Michael Saylor's Strategy), just behind Tesla.

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Cantor Fitzgerald has backed Solana over Ethereum as a treasury asset, citing stronger developer growth and its potential to power future on-chain finance.

The firm—formerly headed by Howard Lutnick, now President Trump’s Secretary of Commerce—initiated coverage on three Solana-focused firms: DeFi Development Corp. ($45 target), Upexi ($16), and SOL Strategies (C$4).

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Ripple and the SEC have jointly requested the Second Circuit Court to extend the pause on their appellate proceedings. The SEC is scheduled to file its next case status report on August 15.

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OKX has launched regulated centralized exchanges in Germany and Poland, allowing users access to over 270 cryptocurrencies.

The platform also offers more than 60 crypto-to-euro trading pairs tailored for local markets.

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