Trump: Ready to Publish Outline of US-UK Trade Agreement
According to a report by the Financial Times, the Trump administration will announce details of an agreement within a few days that will reduce tariffs on cars imported from the UK in exchange for access to the British market for American beef and ethanol producers.
Trump and British Prime Minister Starmer signed an Economic Prosperity Agreement on May 8. The parties are still negotiating the section in which Starmer demands zero tariffs for British steel producers.
Progress in China-US Economic Dialogue: Agreement in Principle Reached
Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong announced that the two countries had reached a framework agreement in principle at the China-US economic and trade consultation meeting held in London on June 9-10. The meeting is seen as an important step toward implementing the agreement reached at the leadership level and strengthening the Geneva talks. The parties will continue to communicate to reduce misunderstandings and strengthen cooperation.
EU Member States Face Coordination Issues on Crypto Regulations
According to a report by Barron’s, although the MiCA regulation aims to regulate crypto services across the EU, differences in implementation between countries are creating loopholes for companies. While trust in regulatory bodies is high in countries such as Germany and the Netherlands, countries such as Malta are being criticized for granting licenses before collective standards have come into effect. ESMA has launched a “peer review” process for one of the member states.
BlackRock: Aims to Become the World’s Largest Crypto Asset Manager by 2030
According to Bloomberg, asset management giant BlackRock aims to become the world’s largest crypto asset manager by increasing its crypto assets under management to over $50 billion by 2030.
Japanese Fashion Brand ANAP Increases Bitcoin Holdings to 153
ANAP purchased an additional 27.5 BTC today, bringing its total bitcoin reserves to 153.46 BTC. The company had previously announced a strategic goal of reaching 1,000 BTC by August 2025.
DeFi Development to Resubmit $1 Billion Solana Plan
DeFi Development Corp, which has transitioned from real estate financing to the DeFi treasury space, will resubmit its $1 billion Solana-focused plan following issues with the SEC. The company currently holds over 609,000 SOL tokens.
US Bank Exploring Opportunities in the Stablecoin Space
US Bancorp CEO Gunjan Kedia stated during his speech at the Morgan Stanley Finance Conference that institutional crypto custody services have been revitalized thanks to Trump administration policies and that opportunities in the stablecoin sector are being evaluated.
Bloomberg: Family Offices Are Turning to Crypto and Private Equity
According to a Bloomberg report, family offices are planning to reduce their stock investments and add digital assets and private equity investments to their portfolios. The main reason for this transition is seen as portfolio diversification and risk management.
Stablecoin Market Value Breaks Record at $228 Billion
According to CryptoQuant data, the stablecoin market regained its growth momentum in 2025. With a market value of $228 billion, it reached its highest level ever. The reasons for the increase include transaction volume, expansion in payment areas, and regulatory clarity.
MCPForge Selected as Level 3 Winner in BNB Hack Contest
Following applications submitted between May 25 and June 5, the artificial intelligence tool market MCPForge was selected as the 3rd-level winner. The winner received a 3,000 USDT prize, a 50,000-dollar support package, and visibility on the BNB Chain channel.
Ant International Seeks Stablecoin License in Hong Kong and Singapore
According to Bloomberg, Jack Ma’s Ant International is planning to apply for stablecoin licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong to expand its crypto payment systems.
Tencent in Talks to Acquire South Korean Nexon
According to Bloomberg, Tencent has begun talks with the family of Kim Jong-joo to acquire Nexon, the developer of DNF and MapleStory. It is reported that the Kim family is evaluating various acquisition options with advisors.
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