ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, the first Bitcoin reserve company in Europe, The Blockchain Group, announced the signing of a "market price" capital increase agreement with asset management company TOBAM, totaling 300 million euros (including issuance premium).This plan aims to accelerate its Bitcoin reserve company strategy by gradually increasing the per-share Bitcoin holdings on a fully diluted basis through phased capital increases. TOBAM can apply to subscribe for shares as needed, with the issuance price determined by the higher of the previous day's closing price or the volume-weighted average price, and the daily issuance amount will not exceed 21% of the day's trading volume. TOBAM is a strategic investor in The Blockchain Group.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, a spokesperson for the European Commission joked on the 6th that Elon Musk is "very popular" in Europe. Previously, the billionaire unexpectedly had a public dispute with U.S. President Donald Trump. European Commission spokesperson Paola Piniò was asked at the daily press conference whether Musk had contacted the EU to discuss relocating his business or setting up a new one. She smiled and replied, "He is very popular."

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Technology Times, the financial app Revolut has announced the launch of 50 self-branded ATMs in Spain, with the first batch deployed in Madrid and Barcelona. There are plans to expand to other major cities such as Valencia and Malaga in the future, ultimately installing 200 ATMs nationwide.These ATMs will offer features such as free withdrawals, competitive foreign exchange rates, and multilingual support. Revolut plans to expand this service to other European markets such as Germany, Italy, and Portugal in 2026 and beyond.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, traders have reduced their bets on future interest rate cuts by the European Central Bank and no longer fully price in the expectation of a 25 basis point cut this year. The money market's expectation for further rate cuts before December was once only 23 basis points, while prior to the ECB's rate decision on Thursday, the market expectation was 32 basis points. Short-term bonds led the decline, with the yield on two-year German government bonds rising by 7 basis points to 1.87%. Previously, ECB President Lagarde stated that the central bank's rate-cutting cycle is nearing its end.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10, the European Central Bank has lowered the deposit facility rate by 25 basis points to 2%, in line with market expectations, marking the seventh consecutive meeting of rate cuts.The main refinancing rate and the marginal lending rate have been reduced from 2.4% and 2.65% to 2.15% and 2.4%, respectively.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the European Parliament will vote in July on the technological sovereignty proposal submitted by the Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) led by pro-Bitcoin member Sarah Knafo.The non-binding report was passed by ITRE on June 3, calling for the establishment of a European digital ecosystem policy, pointing out that Europe lags behind the United States and China in strategic areas such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and communication infrastructure. The proposal suggests removing barriers to private investment innovation, promoting energy-efficient computing and blockchain infrastructure, and ensuring digital financial privacy.Knafo stated, "If all right-wing parties vote in favor, we have a great chance of gaining majority support. But left-wing parties are pressuring center-right parties to block it." She emphasized that Europe has the engineers and scientists needed to catch up with the United States and China, requiring only the right political framework to allow them to work in Europe.Previously, Knafo publicly opposed the European Central Bank's digital euro plan and called for the establishment of a Bitcoin strategic reserve.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, European fund company APS, managing $13.7 billion in assets, has purchased $3.4 million in tokenized real estate assets through the MetaWealth platform, involving two residential properties in Italy, marking the first time an institution has directly purchased retail-available tokenized assets.Currently, MetaWealth has tokenized over $50 million in European real estate, with users across 23 countries.

ChainCatcher news, Lazard Asset Management's Chief Market Strategist Ronald Temple stated that the continued decline in inflation in the Eurozone, along with the consistently dovish rhetoric from European Central Bank officials, makes a rate cut this Thursday almost a certainty.The European Central Bank had previously defined the interest rate range of 1.75%-2.25% as the neutral monetary policy level. "Any signals indicating a change in this view would be surprising. Given the more aggressive trade stance the U.S. has taken towards the EU, a rate cut to 1.5% is still expected by the end of the year."According to LSEG data, the money market expects the interest rate to be around 1.70% by the end of the year, slightly higher than the strategists' forecast.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin News, The Blockchain Group will hold its annual general meeting on June 10, 2025, seeking shareholder approval to raise €10 billion to accelerate its Bitcoin reserve strategy.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Jacobi Asset Management has announced that its Bitcoin ETF has lowered the entry threshold, opening up to retail investors in Europe for the first time.The ETF was originally launched in 2023 on Euronext Amsterdam, previously limited to professional investors. With the approval of the Guernsey regulator, the ETF has now removed the restrictions on professional investors and minimum investment requirements, allowing investors to participate through regulated brokerage and investment platforms.Jacobi CEO Peter Lane stated that this move is not only a milestone for the company but also reinforces Guernsey's position as a forward-thinking jurisdiction for digital assets. The fund continues to be provided with institutional-grade custody services by Zodia Custody.

ChainCatcher news, according to official sources, ETP issuer 21Shares has announced the launch of the 21Shares Hedera ETP (HDRA), listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, providing investors with exposure to the Hedera blockchain.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, BCB Markets (the trading division of crypto payment company BCB Group) announced a partnership with French banking giant Societe Generale's digital asset subsidiary Societe Generale--FORGE to promote its euro stablecoin EURCoinVertible (EURCV).EURCV was launched in April 2023 and is one of the first stablecoins to meet the requirements of the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). This stablecoin is backed by cash reserves and is pegged to the euro, primarily targeting institutional users, aiming to bring stability and regulatory clarity to the European stablecoin market.

ChainCatcher news, Danske Bank analysts stated in a report that the recent appreciation of the euro reflects the weakness of the dollar rather than the strength of the euro. Due to policy risks in the United States, slowing economic growth momentum, and fragile investor confidence, the dollar still faces the risk of decline. The dollar needs a significant improvement in economic data to regain support. Until this happens, the euro against the dollar will continue to rise.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, an EU Commission spokesperson said, "We strongly regret the United States' announcement to raise steel import tariffs. The EU is ready to take countermeasures against the U.S. tariff increase, and the Commission is currently in the final stages of consultations to expand countermeasures."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Fabio Panetta, the Governor of the Bank of Italy, pointed out in the annual report on May 30 that the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) has had limited effects on promoting the adoption of compliant stablecoins. Since the regulation comes into full effect at the end of 2024, only a small number of electronic money tokens (EMT) stablecoins have been issued across the EU, and Italian regulators have not observed significant interest from local companies in issuing crypto assets.Panetta believes that regulatory rules alone cannot mitigate the systemic risks of crypto assets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are the key tool. He warned that foreign crypto platforms may lack transparency and risk control capabilities due to differing regulatory standards, posing a threat to the safety of funds for EU citizens, and that a global regulatory framework needs to be established through international cooperation.The digital euro project can meet the market's demand for secure and efficient digital payment tools while maintaining the anchoring role of central bank money. This view echoes the assertion of ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone—currently, dollar stablecoins hold a 97% market share, and the promotion of central bank digital currencies is urgent.One month before this statement was released, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino refused to apply for MiCA licensing for USDT, citing "threats to the European banking system."

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, payment processing company Worldpay will allow customers in the U.S. and Europe to make payments using Circle Internet Financial's USDC stablecoin. Worldpay was acquired by Global Payments Inc. earlier this year and processed nearly $2.5 trillion in payments last year.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official announcement, the European listed company The Blockchain Group has issued three convertible bonds through its wholly-owned subsidiary The Blockchain Group Luxembourg SA, with a total value of approximately 63.3 million euros. According to the announcement, 95% of the funds raised will be used to purchase and hold Bitcoin, while the remaining 5% will be used for the operating costs of the Luxembourg subsidiary and to pay management fees to the parent company.This financing will potentially allow the company to acquire approximately 590 Bitcoins, increasing its potential holdings to about 1,437 Bitcoins. The Blockchain Group stated that this move aims to continue advancing its Bitcoin reserve company strategy while developing the operational business of its subsidiaries.

ChainCatcher news, on May 26 local time, ECB President Lagarde delivered a speech at a forum in Berlin.Lagarde stated that the current dollar-based international monetary system is becoming uncertain, and Europe needs to reform in multiple areas to reduce its impact from changes in the international order. Lagarde further explained that current global multilateral cooperation is being replaced by zero-sum games and bilateral power struggles, with openness giving way to protectionism, and even the cornerstone of this system—the dominance of the dollar—has become uncertain.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, mixed martial artist Conor McGregor hinted that he might participate in the presidential election and promised to incorporate Bitcoin into Europe's balance sheet.