NEWS DIGEST – 25.06.2025 πŸš€

1. 🌍 Bitwise Launches First-Ever EM Crypto Index Fund

Bitwise announced the debut of its Emerging Markets Crypto Index Fund, giving investors exposure to top-performing crypto assets in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe. This marks a strategic push to broaden global crypto investment beyond traditional markets.

2. 🏦 JPMorgan Partners With Galaxy Digital for Crypto Custody

JPMorgan Chase has signed a deal with Galaxy Digital to provide institutional-grade crypto custody services. The collaboration targets large corporate and hedge fund clients, signaling another step toward mainstream finance embracing digital assets.

3. πŸ”Œ Ethereum Foundation Tests Gas Fee Rebates

During its latest testnet update, the Ethereum Foundation trialed dynamic gas fee rebates aimed at easing costs during high network usage. If successful, this could help reduce congestion-fee volatility and improve user experience across dApps.

4. 🌱 Green Crypto Mining Fund Surpasses $100M in AUM

A recently launched environmental crypto mining fundβ€”investing exclusively in renewables-based mining operationsβ€”has crossed $100 million in assets under management. The milestone reflects growing investor interest in sustainable blockchain infrastructure.