Metaplanet, a Japanese firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced plans to raise approximately $880 million through an overseas share issuance.
XingChiThe UAE has built a Bitcoin reserve of around 6,300 BTC, worth up to $740 million, mainly through state-backed mining. This makes it one of the largest national holders, ranking just ahead of El Salvador.
AnaisA Philippine lawmaker has proposed that the central bank buy 2,000 bitcoins each year for five years, creating a national reserve of 10,000 coins. The plan aims to strengthen the country’s finances and provide a long-term store of value alongside traditional reserves like gold and foreign currency.
WeatherlyJapan plans to tax crypto profits at a flat 20% instead of rates as high as 55%. The regulator also aims to allow crypto ETFs and approve the country’s first yen-backed stablecoin.
AnaisArthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder pardoned by Donald Trump, has invested in a stem cell firm with clinics in Mexico and Bangkok. He is also backing crypto treasury firms while warning that the market may already be overheating.
WeatherlyA Pennsylvania lawmaker has put forward a bill to stop politicians and their families from owning or trading crypto while in office. The plan follows claims that Donald Trump has used his role to profit from tokens like his own memecoin.
WeatherlyBitcoin has retraced below $117,000 after reaching an all-time high last week, signaling a pause in upward momentum and growing caution among investors.
XingChiDutch cryptocurrency company Amdax is preparing to launch one of Europe’s most ambitious Bitcoin strategies yet: creating a dedicated Bitcoin treasury firm, seeking a listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext, and ultimately aiming to acquire 1% of the total Bitcoin supply.
XingChiThe SEC has delayed decisions on several crypto ETFs, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin, pushing most deadlines into October. Regulators are working on new listing standards that could allow faster approvals of altcoin ETFs once rules are finalised.
WeatherlyTaiwan’s WiseLink led a $10 million funding round for Nasdaq-listed Top Win International, helping the company buy Bitcoin and expand into digital assets. The deal makes WiseLink the first public Taiwanese firm to back a Bitcoin treasury strategy and aims to combine crypto holdings with cross-border business operations.
WeatherlyA malware campaign disguised as fake crypto apps has exposed over 10 million people worldwide by stealing their personal and crypto data. The malware spreads through deceptive ads and targets browser extensions like MetaMask to access users’ wallets and credentials.
JoyJPMorgan is working with Coinbase to let customers buy crypto more easily using Chase cards and accounts. From 2026, users can also turn reward points into stablecoins and access new crypto features for both personal and business use.
WeatherlyStrategy reported a $10 billion profit in Q2, driven by Bitcoin gains and new fair value accounting rules. It raised over $10.5 billion through stock sales and used most of it to buy more Bitcoin, pushing its holdings above 628,000 BTC.
AnaisKraken plans to raise $500 million to support a $15 billion valuation as it prepares for a public listing in early 2026. The crypto exchange has seen strong growth, cleared past legal issues, and is expanding in Europe while launching new services.
WeatherlySupertone showed how its AI can turn any voice into a polished K-pop-style performance, even if the person cannot sing. The South Korean startup, now owned by BTS’s label HYBE, lets artists create new singing voices by adjusting pitch, tone, and emotion using AI tools.
AnaisFigma’s share price jumped 250% on its NYSE debut, closing at $115 and rising further after hours. The company also revealed it had put nearly $100 million into Bitcoin and stablecoins as part of its treasury plan.
WeatherlyPancakeSwap saw a big rise in trading volume, reaching $188 billion in July and leading the DEX market. This growth was driven by new features like lower fees, cross-chain trading, and a partnership with Binance Alpha.
WeatherlyA false rumour on social media claimed China had banned crypto again, causing brief market panic. Officials and experts confirmed no new rules were issued, and the 2021 restrictions still apply.
WeatherlyThe Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano was taken from its spot in the park and later found broken in Lake Lugano, showing it was vandalised rather than simply stolen. Despite the damage, the local community and supporters remain committed to celebrating Bitcoin’s creator and the ideas the statue represents.
AnaisSouth Korea’s major banks are preparing to launch stablecoin services ahead of new laws that will allow them to operate in the digital asset market. They are forming teams and partnerships to move quickly once the regulations are in place.
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