Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC) has launched Chairman’s Circle—a premier tier for public companies integrating Bitcoin not just into their balance sheets, but into the core of their corporate strategy. Murano Global Investments PLC (NASDAQ: MRNO) has taken its seat as the inaugural member, setting a new bar for what it means to be a Bitcoin-native enterprise in the public markets.

Created in direct response to rising demand from corporate leaders, Chairman’s Circle is built for companies that go beyond treasury allocation—those rethinking operations, shareholder alignment, and capital strategy through the lens of sound money.

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Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) has boosted its crypto treasury by purchasing 187 BTC for around $20 million between June 4 and July 2, at an average price of $106,906 per bitcoin, according to an SEC filing Monday. The healthcare technology firm funded the buy using proceeds from its stock sale program, which raised $156.6 million through 4.1 million shares since April.

With this latest purchase, Semler’s total bitcoin holdings stand at 4,636 BTC, valued near $502 million at current prices, with an average acquisition cost of $92,753 per bitcoin. That puts Semler’s estimated unrealized gains at roughly $72 million, making it the 15th largest corporate bitcoin holder, per The Block’s data.

Semler joins a growing list of 135 public firms adopting bitcoin treasuries inspired by Michael Saylor’s Strategy. Metaplanet also made headlines with a 2,205 BTC buy worth $239 million, taking its stash to 15,555 BTC. Semler reports a BTC Yield of 29% this year, up from 26.7% last month, highlighting crypto’s growing role in shareholder value creation.

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BBVA, the second-largest bank in Spain, has officially launched Bitcoin trading and custody services for all retail customers in the country. The offering is now live within the BBVA mobile app, allowing customers of legal age to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin and crypto. 

This announcement comes after BBVA completed the required regulatory notification with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The bank emphasized that it will not offer investment advice on these assets, and access will only be available at the customer’s initiative through the app.

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Strategy™ (Nasdaq: MSTR, STRK, STRF, STRD) today revealed plans to sell up to $4.2 billion of its 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock, STRD, under an at-the-market (ATM) program. Sales will be made over time, depending on trading prices and volumes, through legal methods including negotiated deals or block trades.

Proceeds will support general corporate purposes, including boosting its bitcoin holdings, working capital needs, and dividend payments to other preferred shareholders. This move underlines Strategy’s firm commitment to cryptocurrency, reinforcing its role as a major supporter of bitcoin despite market volatility.

The sale of STRD Stock will proceed only through a prospectus supplement filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025, under an automatic shelf registration that became effective January 27, 2025. By channeling significant funds into crypto, Strategy signals strong confidence in bitcoin’s future, energizing optimism across the digital asset sector.

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Spanish banking giant BBVA has started offering bitcoin and ether trading and custody services for retail customers directly through its mobile app. The service is available to all customers of legal age in Spain, following regulatory approval from the National Securities Market Commission in March 2025. BBVA allows users to buy, sell, and hold crypto-assets within its secure digital banking platform, without relying on third-party platforms.

The bank aims to make crypto investing easy and safe for retail customers. Transactions are fully integrated into the BBVA app, allowing customers to manage their crypto-assets independently. BBVA provides no investment advice but offers the security of its trusted infrastructure. The service meets EU Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation standards, ensuring compliance across member states.

BBVA had launched crypto services in Switzerland in 2021 and in Turkey in 2023. With Spain added in 2025, BBVA continues its push for digital innovation. The bank plans to expand its crypto offerings, including more crypto-assets and tokenised traditional assets like bonds and funds in the future.

June 2025 was a tough month for Texas bitcoin mining as heatwaves, power curtailments, and even flooding combined to take a big bite out of mining output across the state.

Several major bitcoin mining companies – including Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital (MARA), Cipher Mining and Cango – saw significant declines in their bitcoin (BTC) production.

The drop ranged from 7% to 25%, and was mostly due to weather-related power issues and participation in Texas’s grid management programs.

Texas has been a hub for bitcoin mining due to its low energy costs and friendly policies. But the summer heat was intense in June and pushed the power grid to the edge, forcing…

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London-listed Smarter Web Company PLC (AQUIS:SWC) has boosted its bitcoin holdings with the purchase of an additional 226.42 bitcoin at an average price of £78,932, or around $107,726, per bitcoin, according to a Monday statement. This new £17.87 million investment takes its total bitcoin stash to 1,000 bitcoin, with an average buy price of £78,228, or about $106,766, totaling £78.23 million.

The tech firm, known for its web design and digital marketing services, says this move supports its “10 Year Plan” and treasury strategy focused on bitcoin accumulation. It also began accepting bitcoin payments in 2023 and currently holds £42.3 million in net cash for more possible bitcoin purchases in the future.

Management believes bitcoin is a core part of the global financial system’s future while pursuing growth and acquisitions. An updated investor presentation is available on the company’s website. The FCA has warned that bitcoin investment carries high risk and remains unregulated in the UK, with potentially extreme price swings, the company also acknowledged.