Welcome to this week’s Crypto & Blockchain Weekly Round Up — July 4th!
Every week we provide some of the top crypto news of the week.
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Another wild week in crypto — and the momentum shows no signs of slowing.
From billion-dollar ETF inflows to global banks embracing bitcoin, the line between traditional finance and digital assets keeps getting thinner. Institutions are building, adoption is spreading, and bitcoin continues to make headlines in every corner of the world.
And while today has been relatively quiet due to the U.S. Independence Day holiday 🇺🇸, one move stood out: 20,000 BTC — worth over $2.15 billion — was transferred after sitting untouched for 14 years. Now that’s what you call diamond hands. 💎👐
👇 Here’s what shook the crypto world this week:
🚨 Big names. Bigger moves.
Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey are reportedly teaming up to fund and launch a new crypto native bank, according to the Financial Times. 🏦🟠
With billionaire backing and mainstream momentum, this signals a powerful shift in the financial landscape — bridging traditional capital with Bitcoin infrastructure. The message is clear: the next generation of banking might not just support crypto — it could be built around it.
🌍 Bitcoin meets global banking
SoFi Bank CEO Anthony Noto has announced the launch of international payments using bitcoin as a bridge currency — enabling USD to be converted into foreign fiat currencies.
This move strengthens bitcoin’s role in real world financial infrastructure and highlights how traditional banks are beginning to leverage digital assets for faster, borderless transactions. The line between fintech and crypto continues to blur.
💼 TradFi meets bitcoin — in a big way
Fidelity Investments, managing over $5 trillion in assets, is reportedly among the firms applying for a bitcoin and crypto bank charter. 🏦🟠
This marks a major milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets. As institutions move from exploration to execution, the infrastructure for regulated crypto banking is starting to take shape.
The banks are not just coming — they are building.
🌍 Global adoption just leveled up
Mastercard is set to enable bitcoin payments across 150 million merchants worldwide, marking a massive step forward for real world crypto utility. 🟠💳
Bitcoin is moving from wallets to storefronts — and this kind of infrastructure is what takes adoption from niche to mainstream.
🇧🇪 Traditional banking continues its crypto pivot
Belgium’s $300 billion banking giant KBC has announced it will now offer bitcoin trading directly through its app, giving 4 million users seamless access to digital assets.
As more banks integrate crypto into their core offerings, the divide between traditional finance and digital innovation continues to shrink. This is how mainstream adoption takes root.
🇯🇵 Japan steps deeper into crypto
Japanese tech giant Mitsubishi, valued at $300 billion, will soon enable bitcoin trading through its 100 million-user rewards points app. 🟠📱
As Japan’s crypto regulatory and innovation landscape matures, major corporations are bringing digital assets to the fingertips of everyday users. The global race for adoption is heating up — and Japan is making its move.
🇨🇳 Another billion-dollar Bitcoin move from Asia
Shenzhen-based manufacturer Addentax Group Corp. (ATXG) has announced a non-binding agreement to purchase 12,000 bitcoin — an estimated $1.3 billion worth at current prices.
The revised plan significantly upsizes their original 8,000 BTC target from May and underscores the growing interest from Chinese companies in holding Bitcoin as a strategic asset.
While subject to due diligence and shareholder approval, the intent is clear — bitcoin is becoming a treasury play on a global scale.
📊 A major milestone for Bitcoin ETFs
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has officially out-earned its flagship S&P 500 ETF in annual revenue — generating $187.2 million in fees over the past year.
Fueled by strong institutional and retail demand, IBIT now holds over 55% of all bitcoin ETF assets and has seen inflows in 17 of the last 18 months. The shift is undeniable: bitcoin is no longer just a speculative asset — it’s a revenue engine competing with Wall Street’s biggest benchmarks.
📈 Bitcoin ETFs just had their biggest week yet
In a massive show of investor confidence, bitcoin ETFs pulled in $2.22 billion in net inflows over the past week — one of the strongest weekly performances since launch.
Fueled by institutional demand, broader macro tailwinds, and increasing regulatory clarity, bitcoin’s role in traditional portfolios is rapidly expanding. The ETF wave is no longer a trend — it’s a structural shift.
