[Weekly Crypto] 2025.09.08

1️⃣ Bitcoin held by public companies passes 1 million BTC amid asset's rising popularity

Companies eager to capitalize on Bitcoin’s steady price growth have been accumulating the cryptocurrency.

2️⃣ SEC Goes All In on Pro-Crypto Agenda With Slew of Digital Asset Rulemakings

Nearly half of the regulator’s new slate of proposed rules focus squarely on loosening regulations on the crypto industry.

3️⃣ Bitcoin network mining difficulty climbs to new all-time high

The Bitcoin network mining difficulty continues its long-term upward trend, hitting an all-time high of 134.7 trillion on Friday.

4️⃣ Stripe CEO Patrick Collison Explains Why Businesses Are Turning to Stablecoins

Stripe CEO Patrick Collison outlines the benefits businesses see in stablecoins, the day after Stripe and Paradigm launched 'Tempo.'

5️⃣ MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Play Misses Out On S&P 500

Strategy, the Bitcoin-focused firm led by Michael Saylor, was left out of the S&P 500 despite its massive holdings and rising profile.