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.
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CatherineFormer Binance CEO CZ's first tweet after his prison release sparked attention, briefly mentioning future plans and enjoying freedom. BNB surged to a monthly high but quickly reversed, declining along with the broader crypto market.
KikyoA fraudulent app disguised as WalletConnect stole over $70,000 from more than 150 cryptocurrency users by deceiving them into linking their wallets. Released as "Mestox Calculator," the app gained over 10,000 downloads and employed fake reviews to achieve visibility on the Google Play Store, allowing it to evade detection and carry out its scheme.
WeatherlyPolymarket users have reported their wallets being drained after logging in with Google accounts, though those using MetaMask or TrustWallet extensions were unaffected. Polymarket claims the issue is isolated, but affected users remain concerned.
CatherineA well-known financial blogger said that the Biden administration’s informal regulation requiring banks to limit crypto deposits to no more than 15% may lead to a wave of panic runs among customers.
AlexVitalik Buterin has proposed creating metrics to evaluate how closely projects align with Ethereum's core values. He highlighted that achieving "Ethereum alignment" poses a significant social challenge within the ecosystem, but acknowledged that this endeavour will not be easy.
KikyoMicrosoft is relaunching its AI-powered Recall program with enhanced privacy features after initial concerns over user surveillance led to its delay. The new version will allow users to filter out sensitive information, require Windows Hello authentication, and operate on an opt-in basis, ensuring greater control over their data.
AnaisFTX has unexpectedly changed its payout plans, allocating only 10-25% of recovered assets to crypto holders while setting aside $230 million for preferred shareholders. Many creditors are outraged, feeling blindsided by these revisions and frustrated that reimbursements are based on much lower asset prices from the time of bankruptcy.
JoyTether recently teamed up with the US Department of Justice to recover $6 million in crypto assets tied to scams in Southeast Asia, where fraudsters posed as legitimate exchanges to defraud victims.
CatherineTelegram has committed to a zero-tolerance policy for deepfake pornography and illegal content in South Korea after concerns about manipulated images of women. This partnership with the Korea Communications Standards Commission aims to quickly remove harmful material and protect victims, as over 800 individuals have already been affected this year.
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