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Gate Europe successfully held the "Capital Social at Money20/20 Europe" industry exchange event. The event was jointly organized by Gate Institutional, Gate Fiat, and Gate Pay, attracting over 150 professionals from the fields of payment, OTC, institutional trading, and fintech to discuss the integration trends of digital assets and traditional finance, as well as opportunities for institutional market development.During the event, the senior team of Gate and industry guests engaged in discussions on topics such as the integration of fiat currency and digital assets, institutional liquidity, cross-border payments, and institutional-level settlement. Partner Utexo conducted specialized discussions on institutional liquidity, fiat infrastructure, and payment collaboration. In a roundtable discussion themed "Everything Capital," attendees focused on topics such as capital flow efficiency, the construction of institutional payment networks, the evolution of OTC market structure, and innovations in cross-border settlement.This event provided a deep communication platform for traditional financial institutions, payment companies, and participants in the digital asset industry.Currently, Gate Group's Malta entity Gate Europe has obtained European MiCA and PI licenses under the supervision of the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), continuously advancing its compliance layout in Europe and strengthening its infrastructure capabilities in institutional payments, fiat channels, and cross-border settlement. As the industry moves towards a higher level of compliance and institutional development, Gate will continue to deepen global industry collaboration and promote the integration of digital assets and traditional finance.

According to BBX data, yesterday, publicly listed companies in multiple countries globally intensively disclosed their latest strategies regarding the expansion of Bitcoin treasury, stock buybacks, and the authorization of super debt financing tools. The core dynamics are as follows:Strive, Inc. (NASDAQ: $STRE) CEO Matt Cole officially disclosed yesterday that the company has invested approximately $185.2 million to increase its holdings by 2,500 BTC (average purchase price of about $74,092). As a result, Strive's total Bitcoin holdings have reached 19,000 BTC, with a year-to-date (YTD) return of 36.7% and an expansion rate of 57.0%. At the same time, the company has proactively increased its cash reserves to ensure the stable distribution of dividends over the next 18 months.European Bitcoin treasury company Capital B (Euronext Growth Paris: $ALCPB) officially announced that it has opened online voting for the shareholders' meeting until June 17. The board is seeking shareholder authorization to establish a capital increase limit of up to €5 billion and a debt instrument issuance limit of up to €100 billion, aiming to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy and enhance the Bitcoin value per share.Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE: $GPUS) officially announced that as of May 31, 2026, the company holds a total of 704.3405 BTC (with a total value of approximately $51.8 million based on the price of $73,579 on that day). The company also confirmed that it did not execute any Bitcoin purchases in the open market last week, with the increase in holdings mainly coming from the regular mining output of its AI data center.Brazilian listed Bitcoin treasury company OranjeBTC (B3: $OBTC3) announced an increase of 20 BTC in the secondary market (average price of about $75,346), raising its total holdings to 3,762 BTC. Meanwhile, the company repurchased 289,100 shares of OBTC3 during the period, further enhancing the Bitcoin exposure per share through a dual reduction of circulating shares.

According to Jinshi News, Rabobank still insists that the European Central Bank will raise interest rates by 25 basis points next week. The bank expects the European Central Bank to significantly raise its own inflation forecasts, while economic growth may be weaker than its March forecast levels.

According to Jinshi, major European stock indices rose, with the German DAX index breaking through 25,000 points, up 1.35% for the day. The Euro Stoxx 50 index, French CAC 40 index, and Italian FTSE MIB index all rose by more than 1%, while the UK FTSE 100 index increased by 0.53%.

According to Gate market data, the European Stoxx 600 index fell by more than 1%.

According to Gate market data, the three major U.S. stock index futures have all turned down, and the European Stoxx 600 index has quickly fallen by 0.8%.

According to Jinshi reports, European Central Bank Executive Board Member Schnabel stated that as price pressures spread beyond energy and the risk of inflation expectations becoming unanchored rises, the European Central Bank can no longer ignore the inflation impact brought about by the war in Iran.She pointed out that the destruction of energy infrastructure and global supply chains has changed price dynamics in a more lasting way, and policymakers may need to respond. Schnabel emphasized that the current shock is different from past energy crises, driving up production costs around the world.

According to Bloomberg, European Central Bank Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel stated that stablecoins pose multiple risks to financial stability and monetary policy, and the best response from the European Central Bank is to ensure that public money continues to serve as the anchor of the system.She pointed out that while private monetary innovations like stablecoins can bring "significant benefits," they may also increase the risk of runs on the financial system, weaken the transmission effects of interest rate decisions, and reinforce the international dominance of the dollar. Schnabel emphasized that the European Central Bank's strategy relies on the digital euro as a retail central bank digital currency and tokenized central bank money as wholesale CBDC.She noted that many advantages of stablecoins stem from their underlying technology rather than the characteristics of the instruments themselves. The day before Schnabel's remarks, Federal Reserve Governor Waller stated that the global spread of stablecoins could expand the influence of U.S. central bank policies and questioned CBDCs, calling them "a stupid thing."

According to a report by Politico, a document submitted by the European Commission to member states and the European Parliament shows that the EU is assessing the possibility of incorporating the cryptocurrency industry into a unified tax system to find new sources of fiscal revenue for the 2028-2034 budget cycle.The document estimates that if a tax rate of 0.1% is applied to cryptocurrency transaction volumes, it could bring in about 3 billion to 4 billion euros in revenue for the EU each year; if capital gains from cryptocurrencies are taxed, it is expected to increase fiscal revenue by about 1 billion to 2.4 billion euros annually.However, the European Commission also pointed out that due to the still inadequate data related to the cryptocurrency industry, there is significant uncertainty in the current revenue forecasts, and the actual results may differ from the estimates.The relevant proposal is still in the evaluation stage, and to be formally implemented, it requires unanimous approval from all 27 EU member states. If progress goes smoothly, this will become one of the most important discussions on unified tax policy for the cryptocurrency industry in the EU.

According to CoinDesk, Elena Carletti, an executive at UniCredit Bank in Italy, warned that Europe may struggle to cope with the financial shocks related to crypto companies and banks. Carletti pointed out that when Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapsed in 2023, the United States decided to protect all deposits, including funds held by stablecoin issuers, a measure that helped stabilize the crypto market.Carletti stated that Europe cannot easily take the same measures. The EU's MiCA regulations require stablecoin issuers to hold reserve assets in liquid assets such as bank deposits and government securities, which ties them more closely to traditional banks. However, the European deposit guarantee system typically only protects up to €100,000 per bank per depositor. If large stablecoin reserve accounts come under pressure, this limit may not be sufficient to absorb the shock. Carletti described this as a "double weakness."

According to Gate market data, the US dollar has strengthened, with the euro falling 0.18% against the US dollar, reported at 1.1605; the British pound fell 0.25% against the US dollar, to 1.3393.

According to a report by Reuters citing the German newspaper Handelsblatt, the European Union is planning to impose fines in the hundreds of millions of euros on Google's parent company Alphabet in response to its alleged violations of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Sources indicate that a related decision is nearing completion and is expected to be announced before the summer recess, potentially becoming the largest fine issued by the EU under the DMA.The investigation officially began in March 2025, focusing on whether Google prioritizes its own services in search results, thereby harming fair competition in the market. The European Commission stated that its primary goal is to ensure corporate compliance rather than simply imposing penalties, but if the corrective measures do not meet regulatory requirements, enforcement procedures will continue. Google responded that the adjustments made to its search products in accordance with DMA requirements have significantly impacted user experience and expressed a desire to reach a resolution with regulators.

According to Jinshi News, Chris Turner from ING stated in a report that the prospects for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike are increasingly strengthening, which is expected to support the dollar. Even with news of specific progress in peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the dollar should not have much room for decline.He pointed out that Federal Reserve Governor Waller warned in a recent speech that if oil prices remain high, the possibility of an interest rate hike cannot be ruled out. At the same time, due to economic fragility, investors have lowered their expectations for interest rate hikes in the Eurozone and the UK.

According to Gate market data, European and American stock index futures are rising, with the S&P 500 index futures increasing by 0.95% and the Nasdaq futures rising by 1.43%. The Euro Stoxx 50 index futures are up by 1.1%, and the German DAX 30 index futures are also up by 1.1%.

Wu Jihan stated on platform X that the current solar energy issue in Europe is no longer just about increasing power generation, but rather the lack of sufficient flexible power demand to absorb excess energy. He cited the latest analysis from the energy research organization Pexapark, which indicates that the phenomenon of "self-cannibalization" in European photovoltaics is rapidly worsening.Wu Jihan pointed out that the speed of solar deployment in Europe has outpaced the construction of grid system flexibility. In addition to energy storage, grid expansion, and demand response, Europe should also pay attention to interruptible loads, including Bitcoin mining and other computational loads. These types of loads can be activated when electricity is abundant and shut down when the grid is tight, thus becoming the "last buyer" of excess renewable energy, reducing curtailment, improving the profitability of photovoltaic projects, and enhancing the profitability and financing feasibility of investments in generation and grid infrastructure.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Cœur stated that unless a sustainable peace agreement can be reached between the United States and Iran, the European Central Bank will face pressure to raise interest rates next month. This year, inflation levels in the Eurozone may be higher than previously expected, and the economy is showing considerable resilience. Cœur pointed out that if the situation does not improve, the ECB will have to focus discussions on taking action.

According to Jinshi reports, ECB Governing Council member Cœur stated that the European Central Bank is facing pressure to raise interest rates due to the Iran war driving up prices.

"On-chain detective" ZachXBT disclosed on his personal channel that two contracts related to the European stablecoin issuer StablR may have been attacked, with potential losses exceeding $3 million (EURR and USDR). The source of the attacker's funds was through the CCTP platform on Noble. Additionally, ZachXBT revealed 7 attacker addresses currently associated with this security incident.

The European Central Bank (ECB) rejected the proposal to relax regulations on euro stablecoins, believing that such measures are too risky and could undermine financial stability and the transmission of monetary policy.Bruegel suggested at the informal meeting of EU finance ministers held in Nicosia, Cyprus, that liquidity requirements for stablecoin issuers should be lowered and that they should be allowed to access ECB funding support when necessary to combat a market dominated by dollar stablecoins and to avoid "digital dollarization." However, officials, including central bank president Lagarde, strongly opposed this, arguing that stablecoins could destabilize bank deposits, increase banks' funding costs, weaken lending capacity, and interfere with interest rate control.Although some finance ministers had mixed feelings about the proposal, several central bank officials questioned the idea of making the ECB the "lender of last resort" for stablecoin issuers. The EU is currently implementing strict regulations on stablecoins under the MiCAR framework, while the GENIUS Act passed in the U.S. in 2025 adopts more lenient rules. Currently, euro stablecoins account for only 0.3% of the global stablecoin supply, while Europe is advancing the digital euro project to enhance payment sovereignty.