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Block 1: Essential news
PSG enters the bitcoin arena: a first for a major soccer club
Just before Paris Saint-Germain's historic victory in the Champions League final, PSG surprised everyone by announcing that it would be adding Bitcoin to its treasury. The announcement was made in Las Vegas by Pär Helgosson, director of PSG Labs, who stated that the club now holds BTC as a reserve asset. With over 550 million fans, mainly young, PSG is affirming its position as a forward-looking club. Already a pioneer in fan tokens and NFTs, the club is accelerating its crypto strategy, following its recent partnership with Bitpanda. This decision is part of a broader trend: from GameStop to US states, more and more players are adopting bitcoin as a strategic reserve.
JUST IN: European soccer giant Paris Saint Germain announces they adopted a #Bitcoin treasury reserve 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/nGeq7bUyBJ
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 29, 2025
EURCV: Société Générale's euro stablecoin arrives at BCB Group
SG Forge (a subsidiary of Société Générale) is continuing the rollout of its EURCV stablecoin through a strategic partnership with BCB Group, the European leader in crypto payment services. The latter already processed $200bn in fiat volumes and $1bn in stablecoins in 2024. The agreement aims to expand the uses of EURCV, particularly for cross-border payments, by offering a European alternative to dollar-pegged stablecoins. EURCV already accounts for 10% of the euro stablecoin market, with a capitalization of $41.9m. This is a step forward for a regulated, native, and European version of the digital euro.
Sberbank launches bitcoin-backed bonds, a first in Russia
Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, is now offering structured bonds exposed to Bitcoin (BTC) and the USD/RUB exchange rate. These products, reserved for a circle of qualified investors, offer an alternative to foreign platforms without direct crypto holdings. This breakthrough has been made possible by a relaxation of Russian Central Bank regulations. Sberbank plans to expand the offering via SberInvestments and the Moscow Stock Exchange in the future. Since 2022, the bank has been actively exploring blockchain and DeFi, as Russia steps up pro-crypto initiatives to circumvent international sanctions.
Bitcoin enters the Guinness Book of World Records: 4,001 payments in one day in Las Vegas
At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, a world record was set: 4,001 BTC payments were made in eight hours, validated by Guinness World Records. All made on physical terminals, these payments were used to purchase burgers, T-shirts and NFTs, proving the real utility of Bitcoin. Thanks to the Lightning Network, transactions were instant and almost free. Wallets such as Muun and Breez, and even NFC cards, made the experience easier. This was a concrete demonstration that Bitcoin can be used on a daily basis, beyond its role as a store of value.
Block 2: Cryptic Analysis of the week
On June 3, 2025, Robinhood announced that it had finalized the acquisition of Bitstamp for $200 million. This strategic move not only marks the entry of the famous American platform into institutional crypto trading, but also signals the beginning of its global expansion. From Dubai to Luxembourg via Singapore, Robinhood is now displaying its international ambitions, determined to compete with Coinbase on all fronts.
Bitstamp is not a small name in the crypto world. Founded in 2011 as a European response to the chaotic era of Mt. Gox, the platform is now the oldest crypto exchange still in operation. With more than 85 assets listed and over 50 licenses worldwide, it has established itself as a global benchmark for both the general public and financial institutions. By joining forces, Robinhood and Bitstamp now form an unprecedented partnership: an American trading and investment super-app backed by an elite European crypto structure.
"Bitstamp is now part of Robinhood, adding a global cryptocurrency exchange and our first institutional crypto business," tweeted Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood. For Robinhood, whose cryptocurrency trading accounts for a growing share of its revenue, the goal is clear: to build a universal financial ecosystem encompassing stocks, stablecoins, tokenized securities, prediction markets, and crypto assets—all powered by blockchain infrastructure.
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The deal, first revealed in June 2024, was finalized less than a year later, after regulatory approval. It allows Robinhood to recover Bitstamp's institutional and international clientele, which it had previously been unable to attract. "The acquisition of Bitstamp is a major milestone in the growth of our crypto business," said Johann Kerbrat, CEO of Robinhood Crypto. "The combination of our retail strength and Bitstamp's institutional expertise will enable a seamless, 24/7 trading experience with increased liquidity and expanded access to markets."
On the Bitstamp side, the integration is being presented as an alliance, not a takeover. The company will retain its identity for the time being and become "Bitstamp by Robinhood." JB Graftieaux, CEO of Bitstamp, sees this as an opportunity to reach a new scale: "The integration of our platform into the Robinhood ecosystem will enhance the user experience while maintaining our commitments to compliance, security, and transparency."
Advised by Barclays Capital Inc., Robinhood carried out this transaction amid accelerated consolidation in the sector. Faced with a more relaxed regulatory climate under the Trump administration, major players are stepping up acquisitions to position themselves on key Web3 infrastructures. Coinbase has acquired Deribit for $2.9bn, Kraken has bought NinjaTrader for $1.5bn, and Ripplehas snapped up Hidden Road for $1.25bn.
Robinhood is no longer hiding its ambitions: to become the hub of the tokenized financial world. Last month, the company also announced the acquisition of WonderFi, a Canadian player backed by Kevin O'Leary, for $179m.
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Block 4: Readings of the week
Is effective regulation of cryptocurrencies finally on the way? (Project Syndicate, in English)
Cryptocurrency platforms resemble gambling games (The Conversation)
Eric Adams and crypto investors demand that New York stop regulating crypto licenses (The Verge)
