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SBI Group and Chainlink Strategic Partnership

SBI Group and Chainlink Announce Strategic Partnership To Accelerate Institutional Digital Asset Adoption In Key Global Markets

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SBI Group and Chainlink will power use cases related to tokenized real-world assets, tokenized funds, and regulated stablecoins, with an initial focus on the Japanese market. Introduction SBI Group (SBI) is one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates with the USD equivalent of over $200 billion in total assets. And Chainlink, the industry-standard oracle platform, announced today a strategic partnership. It’s focuse […]

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Grayscale submits S-1 to the SEC seeking approval for a spot AVAX ETF.

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Grayscale’s S-1 filing for a spot AVAX ETF marks a strategic shift, building on its 2025 success with the SEC-approved Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) ETF, which includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and ADA, signaling growing institutional interest in altcoins beyond the top two cryptocurrencies. Avalanche (AVAX) benefits from a unique three-part Layer 1 architecture

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller says the FED can consider cutting interest rates in July

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Fed Governor Christopher Waller’s recent statement on July 10, 2025, suggesting a potential interest rate cut in July, which aligns with his June 2, 2025, Reuters interview where he noted cuts could occur if economic conditions allow, despite tariff-related inflation pressures from the Trump administration. Lower interest rates typically boost Bitcoin prices by increasing market

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The US Treasury has removed crypto broker reporting rules

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The U.S. Treasury’s decision to remove crypto broker reporting rules, as reported by Bloomberg, reverses a 2023 IRS mandate requiring custodial brokers to report digital asset sales, potentially signaling a shift toward lighter regulation amid growing crypto adoption, with transaction volumes reaching $2.8 trillion in 2024 per Chainalysis data. This move contrasts with global trends,

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Airline giant Emirates announces they will be accepting Bitcoin and crypto as payment for flights

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The announcement of Emirates accepting Bitcoin and crypto payments stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Crypto.com on July 9, 2025, aligning with the UAE’s progressive blockchain strategy, which aims to shift 50% of government transactions to blockchain by 2021, showcasing a surprising leap in digital adoption. This move builds on a 2020

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TWITTER FOUNDER JACK DORSEY JUST LAUNCHED A NEW BLUETOOTH BASED MESSAGING APP WHERE USERS CAN SEND BITCOIN WITHOUT INTERNET

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“Bitchat” is a Bluetooth-based messaging app launched by Jack Dorsey, enabling encrypted peer-to-peer communication within 300 meters without internet, drawing from his Bitcoin advocacy and a 2017 Bluetooth Mesh standard that supports such networks. Early user tests, including a claimed Bitcoin transfer, align with Bitchat’s design to operate offline, potentially revolutionizing communication in disaster zones

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Japanese banking giant ‘Shinsei bank’ to offer Bitcoin credit card rewards

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Shinsei Bank, a ¥10 trillion Japanese banking giant, is integrating Bitcoin into its credit card rewards program, marking a significant shift as Japan, traditionally cautious with cryptocurrencies, sees growing institutional adoption, with over 20% of Japanese firms holding crypto assets according to a 2023 Bank of Japan survey. This move aligns with a broader trend

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Senate officially passes ‘Genius Act’ crypto stablecoin bill.

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The Senate’s passage of the GENIUS Act on June 17, 2025, introduces a federal framework requiring stablecoins to be backed 1:1 by liquid assets like U.S. dollars or Treasury bills, a move supported by a 68-30 bipartisan vote, driven by a $119 million crypto industry lobbying effort in 2024 elections, per Reuters. This legislation, championed

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THAILAND JUST APPROVED TO ELIMINATE CAPITAL GAINS TAX ON BITCOIN

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Thailand’s recent decision to eliminate capital gains tax on Bitcoin, announced on June 17, 2025, reverses its previous stance under Section 40 (4) (h) of the Revenue Code, potentially attracting global crypto investors despite earlier strict regulations from the Thai SEC, which had banned spot Bitcoin ETFs as noted in a March 2024 CoinDesk report.

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The world’s largest bank, JPMorgan, has filed a trademark for what appears to be a stablecoin called ‘JPMD’

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JPMorgan Chase’s recent trademark filing for “JPMD” on June 15, 2025, is suggesting a potential stablecoin, building on their existing JPM Coin launched in 2019, which processes over $1.5 trillion in notional value on a private blockchain, per company reports. This move aligns with a broader trend where major banks are exploring tokenized assets, as

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