ChainCatcher news, according to GlobeNewswire, the artificial intelligence company Genius Group (NYSE American: GNS) announced that it will increase its Bitcoin reserves by 20% to 120 Bitcoins on July 1, 2025, with an average purchase price of $101,539 per Bitcoin.The company is accelerating its purchasing plan and increasing the frequency of purchases. The company plans to expand its treasury to 1,000 Bitcoins within the next six months.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, the U.S. listed mobility service provider Webus International Limited (WETO) has signed a conditional securities purchase agreement with Ripple Strategy Holdings to obtain a preferred stock credit line of up to $100 million.The $100 million commitment will be issued at the company's discretion within 24 months after the registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) becomes effective and with the approval of the company's existing underwriters, with each draw amount ranging from $250,000 to $3 million, depending on market conditions and capital needs.On May 30, Webus International Limited announced that it is exploring a financing strategy of up to $300 million to establish an XRP reserve through diversified non-equity financing tools.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bilal Bin Saqib, the chief advisor of the Pakistan Cryptocurrency Council, stated that in the future, Pakistan is preparing to deploy its national Bitcoin reserves into DeFi protocols for yield generation.The Pakistan Crypto Council submitted a draft legal framework for national Bitcoin reserves on June 6, and the Ministry of Finance agreed to expedite the approval process. The government hopes to lead the global south in the development and adoption of digital assets. Bilal Bin Saqib was appointed as the chief advisor of the Pakistan Crypto Council in March 2025, responsible for guiding Pakistan in integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain technology into its financial ecosystem and ensuring the establishment of a regulatory framework that aligns with global best practices. Michael Saylor will also serve as an advisor to assist Pakistan in building its Bitcoin reserves.

ChainCatcher news, reported by NLNico, that the London-listed company Anemoi International has invested approximately 40% of its cash reserves in Bitcoin. This latest financial investment is in an ETP (code BTGD), which provides exposure to both Bitcoin and gold.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Laws disclosed on platform X that Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has officially signed the state's "Bitcoin Reserve Ban." Connecticut is now prohibited from accepting, holding, or investing in digital assets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coinfomania, Bhutan's Bitcoin reserves are valued at $1.3 billion, accounting for about 40% of the country's GDP. SatoshiActFund CEO Dennis Porter referred to this as a "crypto milestone."Bhutan began mining in 2020 at the initiative of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, utilizing its abundant hydropower resources. Five years later, Bhutan has become the third-largest government holder of Bitcoin in the world.Ujjwal Deep Dahal, head of Druk Holding and Investments, stated that Bitcoin mining is a "fairly obvious choice" for Bhutan. The country currently operates at least six mining sites, some in collaboration with Singaporean mining company Bitdeer Technologies.Bhutan plans to hold its Bitcoin reserves long-term and has begun exploring the application of cryptocurrencies in daily life. In May of this year, Bhutan launched a travel payment system that supports over 100 cryptocurrencies, allowing tourists to pay for flights, hotels, and visa fees using cryptocurrency.

ChainCatcher message, Ethereum reserve listed company SharpLink Gaming announced that it has increased its total ETH holdings to 188,478 coins, which includes an additional purchase of 12,207 ETH for $30,674,829 during the period from June 16 to June 20, 2025 (average price of $2,513).In addition, SharpLink Gaming also disclosed that during the same period, it raised approximately $27.7 million by selling 2,547,180 shares of the company's common stock, and as of June 20, the company has generated 120 ETH in staking rewards through Ethereum staking.

ChainCatcher news, according to a tweet by Celestia co-founder Mustafa Al-Bassam, despite the increasing FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) against Celestia in the market, all founders, early employees, and core engineers are still steadfast in their positions, maintaining the same enthusiasm for work as when the project was launched.Al-Bassam stated that Celestia currently has over $100 million in reserves and more than 6 years of operational funding, and the team is prepared for long-term development. He also mentioned that he has been involved in the cryptocurrency space since 2010 and understands that all tokens experience about a 95% drawdown during their lifecycle, so he is not surprised by the current market fluctuations.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg, former Coral Capital Holdings executives Patrick Horsman, Joshua Kruger, and Johnathan Pasch plan to raise $100 million to establish a BNB reserve through their publicly listed company on Nasdaq and rename the company to Build & Build Corporation. Once the fundraising is completed, the company will become the first publicly listed company with BNB as its core reserve asset.Previously, Zhao Changpeng stated in response to the expansion of the BNB market that BNB has no direct connection to Binance.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, French Member of the European Parliament Sarah Knafo has invited Jan3 founder Samson Mow to visit France to discuss plans for establishing a "strategic Bitcoin reserve" for France and promoting friendly regulation. Mow expressed his anticipation of sparking a "national-level Bitcoin adoption wave" in France and across Europe.This move comes against the backdrop of increasing Bitcoin participation in both the public and private sectors in France, including the announcement by the French state-owned bank Bpifrance to invest $27 million to support local crypto projects, as well as the European Bitcoin treasury company Blockchain Group increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 1,471 coins.

ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto Briefing, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has passed House Bill 4488 (HB 4488), which aims to protect certain state government funds, including any Bitcoin reserves created outside the state treasury, from being included in general revenue. The bill exempts the reserve fund and other special funds from the obligation to automatically dissolve in 2025.Texas Governor Greg Abbott has not yet made a decision on Senate Bill 21 (SB21). This bill would authorize Texas to invest in Bitcoin and other crypto assets with a market capitalization of at least $500 billion. Currently, only Bitcoin meets this threshold.Greg Abbott must sign or veto SB21 by June 22, as the bill was submitted to him on June 1. Since the bill was submitted just before the end of the legislative session, under Texas law, he must take action within 20 days after the adjournment.

ChainCatcher news, Bitcoin Magazine Pro posted on the X platform revealing data that the Bitcoin treasury reserves of publicly listed companies have exceeded 768,500 coins, worth over 8.2 billion dollars.

ChainCatcher news, according to bitcoinmagazine, the Ukrainian parliament proposed a new bill on June 10 that aims to allow the national bank (NBU) to include Bitcoin in the national reserves. The bill suggests amending existing laws to incorporate "virtual assets" into its foreign exchange and gold reserves, providing a legal basis for future central bank holdings of digital assets such as BTC. The proposal has not yet been passed and is intended to be permissive rather than mandatory. Analysts say this move may help alleviate the financial pressures brought on by the war and promote digital innovation.

ChainCatcher message shows that the reserves of Ethereum on major Layer 2 networks have rapidly declined recently, with the overall ETH balance dropping by about 25% over the past few months. Among them, the ETH reserves on Optimism have plummeted by 54% since March, while Arbitrum and Base have decreased by 17% and 14%, respectively.Analysis indicates that the main reasons are the weak prices of L2 native tokens, decreased investor interest, and some funds flowing back to the Ethereum mainnet. Meanwhile, the amount of ETH staked and the number of long-term holding addresses continue to reach new highs. The migration of funds from centralized platforms like Binance may be one of the driving factors for ETH exiting L2.

ChainCatcher news, according to Globenewswire, Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin financial services company Fold Holdings has signed a $250 million equity financing agreement, with the funds primarily intended to increase its Bitcoin reserves.According to the terms of the agreement, Fold can independently decide to issue common stock in batches to raise funds after meeting SEC registration requirements, with a maximum financing amount not exceeding $250 million. Cohen & Company Capital Markets is acting as the exclusive placement agent for this financing.

ChainCatcher news, Canadian listed company LQWD Technologies Corp. announced the acquisition of 5 more bitcoins, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to approximately 166. It is reported that the company is a provider of enterprise-level infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, recently there has been a wave of companies (many of which have small market capitalizations) announcing their intention to buy large amounts of popular altcoins like XRP and Solana. These companies often come from seemingly unrelated corners of the business world. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets at VanEck, stated that these so-called initiatives are likely just attempts to inflate the stock prices of small-cap companies, many of which are traded on Nasdaq.Sigel said, "Many are insiders trying to pump and dump; if the market cap is negligible and there are no new investors disclosed, I would consider this a scam."