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SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial services firm, has partnered with the Solana Foundation to launch a new joint venture called SBI Solana Global. The initiative will focus on tokenizing assets and issuing stablecoins on the Solana network, marking a strategic pivot for SBI's blockchain efforts.
Robinhood's new blockchain, designed for tokenized stocks, has instead become a hub for memecoins, attracting $135 million and 800,000 addresses in just two weeks. This unexpected shift highlights the unpredictable nature of crypto markets and the appeal of speculative assets.
Some crypto billionaires are advocating for systems where wealth could influence voting rights, raising concerns about democracy and fairness in governance. The BBC reports on their efforts and the potential implications.
Bolivia is exploring the integration of Tether's USDT stablecoin into its national payments system. This move comes after crypto transaction volumes surged to $430 million in the year following the central bank's removal of restrictions in mid-2024.
Robinhood Chain is a new Ethereum layer-2 network built with Arbitrum technology, designed for tokenized assets and financial products. It aims to bring traditional stocks and crypto together on the blockchain.
SWIFT, the global financial messaging network, has announced its blockchain-based ledger is ready for use. 17 banks will pioneer tokenized cross-border payments on this trusted global infrastructure, aiming to improve speed and efficiency in international transactions.
SBI VC Trade will start offering a yen-backed stablecoin lending service on July 16, with a 3% annual yield for a 12-week term. The service is uninsured, meaning users bear the risk of potential losses.
A Bitcoin whale transferred $188 million worth of BTC for the first time in seven years, adding to a trend of large holders moving funds to exchanges. This could signal increased market activity or potential selling pressure.
Bitcoin slipped to around $62,000 after rebounding from last week's $57,700 low. CryptoQuant says improving demand, seasonality and valuation support further gains, though its bearish Bull Score Index suggests the move remains a bear-market recovery rather than a full trend reversal.
Robinhood's new blockchain network has quickly become one of the top five by decentralized exchange (DEX) volume, indicating strong early demand for its tokenized asset platform, according to a report by Bernstein.
An article in the top prosecutors' paper urges new blockchain evidence rules, presumptions of intent, and a state platform to sell seized coins.
The UK government has launched a tokenization taskforce with 54 firms, including major banks and financial institutions. The group will work on live tokenization use cases across UK financial markets over the next year. Tokenization is the process of converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain, making them easier to trade and manage.
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A new draft of the Clarity Act, a major crypto regulation bill, could be released this week. However, significant challenges and opposition still stand in the way of its passage.
The total value of stablecoins has fallen by $10 billion since May, with a $7.7 billion drop in June alone. However, one analyst believes this is just a temporary dip and stablecoins will continue growing in the long term.
Standard Chartered reaffirmed its $100,000 end-2026 Bitcoin price target, calling Bitcoin 'a screaming buy' and arguing that Strategy's recent sell-off reflects a communication issue around its new monetization strategy rather than a weakening Bitcoin outlook.
Metaplanet is launching a joint study to explore tokenized, Bitcoin-backed credit products that could reshape Japan's debt market. This initiative marks a shift from simply holding Bitcoin to actively using it as collateral for financial services.
A Hedera-based lending protocol, Bonzo Lend, was exploited for $9 million after a manipulated price update was accepted by Supra's verifier. A second wallet, claiming to be a white hat hacker, borrowed $1 million and promised to return the funds.
Five Democratic senators are calling for hearings to investigate President Trump’s crypto policies, citing concerns over potential foreign influence from UAE-linked entities. The move comes as discussions around the CLARITY Act, a major crypto regulation bill, intensify.
BitcoinTreasuries.net says June marked the first major stress test for Bitcoin-backed preferred shares, with Strategy's STRC and Strive's SATA rebounding after a sharp sell-off, reinforcing confidence in the growing corporate Bitcoin financing model.
After Binance suspended services in the EU, 70% of user withdrawals went to self-custody wallets, while only 30% moved to MiCA-regulated platforms. This highlights the challenges of regulatory compliance in the crypto space.
The IMF says dollar stablecoins can improve access to foreign currency but warns they may also make it easier for people to abandon local currencies during financial crises. This dual nature highlights both the benefits and risks of stablecoins in global finance.
Despite strong tokenization gains and institutional accumulation, weak onchain and derivatives data leaves ETH vulnerable to a $1,700 retest.
Cambridge estimated that Ethereum consumes 7.87 GWh annually and has the second-lowest market-value-adjusted energy intensity among the PoS networks studied.