Apple is set to make significant changes to its iPhone and iPad software in the European Union (EU) to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The updates aim to provide users with more flexibility in selecting their preferred default apps and browsers.
Under the DMA, which took effect in March 2023, tech giants like Apple are required to offer users greater choice in their default web browsers and other apps. In response, Apple will introduce a “choice screen” that allows users to select a default web browser the first time they open Safari. This screen will display a randomized list of 12 available browsers specific to each EU country, along with brief descriptions. Once a browser is chosen, it will be automatically downloaded.
This feature, according to Reuters, will be rolled out later this year and will also be extended to iPads. The move follows criticism from browser companies and an investigation by the European Commission, which questioned Apple’s initial compliance with the DMA.
Andrew Frost Moroz, founder of Aloha Browser, expressed approval of the updated choice screen, noting that it simplifies the process for users and could benefit third-party browsers by reducing the number of steps needed to start browsing.
In addition to the browser choice screen, Apple plans to introduce a dedicated section for managing default apps within its devices. This new feature will allow users to set default apps for various functions, such as messaging, phone calls, spam filters, password managers, and keyboards.
Furthermore, Apple will expand the list of deletable apps, allowing users to remove certain pre-installed Apple-made apps like App Store, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Safari. The only exceptions will be the Settings and Phone apps.
Apple stated that it has been in ongoing discussions with the European Commission and is confident that these changes will satisfy the regulatory requirements. The Commission, in turn, has indicated that it will monitor the effectiveness of these updates in meeting the objectives of the DMA and will determine the next steps in the ongoing investigation.
This overhaul of user choice and default settings is expected to coincide with the launch of new iPhone models, marking a significant shift in how Apple users in the EU interact with their devices.
Coinstore, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its participation in TOKEN2049 Dubai, one of the world’s premier crypto and Web3 industry gatherings taking place from April 30 to May 1, 2025. Beyond the booth, Coinstore will host an exclusive Brand Conference and Afterparty, bringing together partners, community leaders, influencers, and media representatives from across the global Crypto ecosystem.
On April 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Coinstore will host its “CONNECT & INNOVATE” conference at the DUKES THE PALM HOTEL in Dubai. The event will bring together global Web3 industry leaders, top investment institutions, innovative project teams, and technical developers to explore the future potential and collaborative opportunities in the crypto industry.
The conference will feature 10 keynote speeches from renowned Web3 thought leaders covering industry trends, technological evolution, and ecosystem development, alongside 5 panel discussions focusing on hot topics like AI+Crypto, RWA, DeFi, and infrastructure development.
With over 200 industry participants from exchanges, investment institutions, developers, and project teams expected to attend, the event will be simultaneously livestreamed on YouTube to maximize global reach and supported by more than 50 mainstream media outlets for multichannel, multilingual distribution.
As an integral part of its Dubai tour, Coinstore will establish a distinctive booth at the TOKEN2049 main venue (P39, Madinat Jumeirah) from April 29 to May 1. The booth design incorporates creative bar and mixology elements, cleverly conveying the platform’s openness, liquidity, and user-friendly attributes while providing visitors with an immersive crypto experience.
Gilded Mirage Afterparty
As the grand finale of our Dubai expedition, Coinstore is hosting the Gilded Mirage afterparty on May 1, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Twenty Three Rooftop Bar.
This meticulously planned event offers attendees a networking platform that transcends conventional conference formats. Against the backdrop of the city’s night skyline, participants can engage in natural conversations with Coinstore’s leadership team, global investment firm representatives, and key industry figures in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. The setting encourages the exchange of ideas and exploration of collaborative opportunities.
This rare occasion allows you to expand your professional network and deepen industry partnerships while unwinding in an elegant setting.
“Dubai has established itself as a crypto-friendly hub with forward-thinking regulations,” added Johnson, CEO at Coinstore. “TOKEN2049 provides the perfect backdrop for us to showcase our platform innovations and strengthen relationships with partners who share our vision of a more open and accessible financial future.”
The event’s co-organizers include KIOS, SCROLL, and Genezys. with DUX as the Diamond Sponsor.Gold Sponsors include BID, USA, Global Dollar, Opt Blockchain, OZK, IRON, ZELF, DEBC, MIST, TQF, TELcoin, Intelace, and ETHI.
With special thanks to Yido Labs, RWA, NOW, and IVT.
Media coverage for the event is supported by partners including MetaEra, PA News, Techflow, Droom Droonmom, The News Crypto, Coinedition, Coin Gabbar, Lacademy, Geekmetaverse, All Confs, Voice Of Crypto, 36Crypto, and others.
About Coinstore
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As a leading global platform for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, Coinstore seeks to build an ecosystem that grants everyone access to digital assets and blockchain technology. With over 10 million users worldwide, more than 1,100 listed tokens including 100+ premium digital assets. Coinstore is dedicated to providing secure, professional, and accessible digital asset trading service.
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Corporate Bitcoin adoption continues its proliferation as more companies pursue accumulation strategies for their treasuries. Firms can benefit from capital appreciation, diversification, and an inflation hedge if executed properly.
However, not all Bitcoin acquisition strategies are created equal. If a company’s sole purpose is to hold BTC without sufficient resources or scale, it can risk total collapse during extended bear market periods. A chain reaction could further amplify downward pressure that could prove catastrophic.
Varying Approaches to Corporate Bitcoin Holdings
Institutional Bitcoin adoption is rising worldwide, with Bitcoin Treasuries data indicating that holdings have doubled since 2024. Public companies now collectively own over 4% of the total Bitcoin supply.
Interestingly, this increase in volume also represents a broadening range of reasons for doing so.
Some companies, most notably Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), intentionally pursue such a playbook to become a Bitcoin treasury holding company. The move worked well for Strategy, whose supply accounts for 53% of total company holdings with over 580,000 BTC.
Other firms, like GameStop or PublicSquare, have taken a different approach, prioritizing exposure over aggressive accumulation. This scenario is optimal for firms that simply want to add BTC to their balance sheets while continuing to focus on their core businesses.
Initiatives like this carry far less risk than companies whose core business solely holds Bitcoin.
However, the increasing trend of companies adding Bitcoin to their financial reserves solely to dedicate themselves to holding Bitcoin carries profound implications for their businesses and Bitcoin’s future.
How Do Bitcoin-Focused Companies Attract Investors?
Building a successful Bitcoin treasury holding company involves much more than just aggressively buying Bitcoin. When a business’s sole purpose becomes Bitcoin holding, it will be exclusively valued based on the Bitcoin it holds.
To attract investors to buy their stock rather than just holding Bitcoin directly, these companies must outperform Bitcoin itself, reaching a premium known as Multiple on Net Asset Value (MNAV).
In other words, they must convince the market that their stock is worth more than the sum of its Bitcoin holdings.
Strategy implements this, for example, by convincing investors that by buying MSTR stock, they aren’t just purchasing a fixed amount of Bitcoin. Instead, they’re investing in a strategy where management actively works to increase the amount of Bitcoin attributed to each share.
If investors believe MicroStrategy can consistently grow its Bitcoin per share, they will pay a premium for that dual ability.
However, that’s just one part of the equation. If investors buy into that promise, Strategy has to deliver by raising capital to buy more Bitcoin.
The MNAV Premium: How It’s Built, How It Breaks
A company can only deliver an MNAV premium if it increases the total amount of Bitcoin it holds. Strategy does this by issuing convertible debt, which allows it to borrow funds at low interest rates.
It also leverages At-The-Market (ATM) equity offerings by selling new shares when their stock trades at a premium to its underlying Bitcoin value. Such a move enables Strategy to acquire more Bitcoin per dollar raised than existing shares, increasing Bitcoin per share for current holders.
This self-reinforcing cycle—where a premium allows efficient capital raises, which fund more Bitcoin, strengthening the narrative—helps sustain the elevated stock valuation beyond Strategy’s direct Bitcoin holdings.
However, such a process involves several risks. For many companies, the model is directly unsustainable. Even a pioneer like Strategy endured heightened stress when Bitcoin’s price dropped.
Nonetheless, over 60 companies have already adopted a Bitcoin-accumulating playbook during the first half of 2025. As that number grows, new treasury companies will face the associated risks even more acutely.
Aggressive BTC Accumulation Risks for Small Players
Unlike Strategy, most companies lack scale, an established reputation, and the “guru status” of a leader like Michael Saylor. These characteristics are crucial for attracting and retaining the investor confidence needed for a premium.
They also don’t generally have the same creditworthiness or market power. Knowing this, smaller players will likely incur higher interest rates on their debt and face more restrictive covenants, making the debt more expensive and harder to manage.
If their debt is collateralized by Bitcoin in a bear market, a price drop can quickly trigger margin calls. During an extended period of downward pressure, refinancing maturing debt becomes extremely difficult and costly for already overburdened companies.
To make matters worse, if these companies have shifted their core operations to focus solely on Bitcoin acquisition, they have no alternative business cushion that generates a stable and separate cash flow. They become entirely dependent on capital raises and Bitcoin’s price appreciation.
When several companies take such a move simultaneously, the consequences for the greater market can go south dramatically.
Does Corporate Bitcoin Adoption Risk a “Death Spiral”?
If many smaller firms pursue a Bitcoin accumulation strategy, the market consequences during a downturn can be severe. If Bitcoin’s price falls, these companies may run out of options and be forced to sell their holdings.
This widespread, distressed selling would inject an enormous supply into the market, significantly amplifying downward pressure. As seen during the 2022 crypto winter, such events can trigger a “reflexive death spiral.”
The different stages of a Bitcoin death spiral. Source: Breed VC.
The forced selling by one distressed company can further drive Bitcoin’s price down, triggering forced liquidations for other firms in a similar position. Such a negative feedback loop can provoke an accelerated market decline.
In turn, highly publicized failures could damage broader investor confidence. This “risk-off” sentiment could lead to widespread selling across other cryptocurrencies due to market correlations and a general flight to safety.
Such a move would also inevitably put regulators on high alert and spook off investors who may have considered investing in Bitcoin at one point.
Beyond Strategy: The Risks of Going “All-In” on Bitcoin
Strategy’s position as a Bitcoin treasury holding company is unique because it was a first mover. Only a handful of companies match Saylor’s resources, market influence, and competitive advantage.
The risks associated with such a playbook are various and, if proliferated, can be detrimental to the greater market. As more public companies move to add Bitcoin to their balance sheets, they must carefully decide between getting some exposure or going all-in.
If they choose the latter, they must cautiously and thoroughly weigh the consequences. Though Bitcoin is currently at all-time highs, a bear market is never entirely out of the question.
Bit Digital, a Nasdaq-listed crypto firm, is deepening its commitment to Ethereum as it pivots from its previous Bitcoin-centric operations.
In a July 25 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company proposed a significant increase in authorized share capital, from 340 million to 1 billion ordinary shares.
Bit Digital Proposes $10 Million Raise to Expand Ethereum Reserves
According to the filing, the new capital will primarily fund Ethereum acquisitions. The firm stated that its goal is to raise approximately $10 million, with a shareholder vote scheduled for September 10.
The company also clarified that proceeds from the proposed share issuance will support broader corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, employee compensation, dividend distributions, and general operations.
Bit Digital believes that its current share capital structure restricts its ability to scale, particularly in alignment with its long-term growth strategy centered around Ethereum.
This proposal reflects a dramatic transformation in the company’s strategic direction. Once known for its Bitcoin mining business, Bit Digital now views Ethereum as a core treasury asset.
Earlier in July, the firm sold 280 Bitcoin from its reserves, reallocating roughly $172 million to boost its Ethereum holdings.
Following this move, Bit Digital’s Ethereum balance surged from 24,434 ETH to over 100,600 ETH. An additional purchase of 19,683 ETH on July 18 further lifted its total to approximately 120,306 ETH.
“ETH can offer a rare combination of capital appreciation and native yield, making it an institutional titan. Its value is reinforced by strong onchain utility and a global community of developers. No other asset, including BTC, matches the depth of its ecosystem and built-in earning potential,” Bit Digital stated.
