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Japanese digital bank Minna is reportedly exploring the use of stablecoins and Web3 wallets for real-world payments. According to a July 4 X post from digital asset infrastructure company Fireblocks, the bank is collaborating with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and Japanese tech firm TIS on a joint study assessing the viability of stablecoins in everyday financial services. Japan’s first digital bank is taking the next step in real-world crypto adoption.Minna Bank (“Minna no Ginko”) is launching a joint study with Fireblocks, @SolanaJapan, and TIS Inc to explore stablecoins and Web3 wallets for everyday payments. pic.twitter.com/codSZ58Wrd— Fireblocks (@FireblocksHQ) July 4, 2025 In…

Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, predicts the digital asset industry will see a $15 to $20t surge in value following the GENIUS Act’s legalization. In a recent interview, the Executive Director of President Trump’s Advisor Council on Digital Assets emphasized the importance of the White House’s stablecoin bill and its impact on the crypto market. He believes once the stablecoin bill passes, the U.S. crypto industry will benefit from the aftermath. “The capital injection that goes into digital assets ecosystems or stables is enormous. I think that you’re looking into an industry…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Pepeto gains ground in the memecoin space with 271% APY, cross-chain tools, and staking, eclipsing SHIB and PEPE. As the memecoin sector keeps evolving, a promising newcomer has stepped forward. While Shiba Inu and PEPE dominate headlines with impressive price action, another contender, Pepeto (PEPETO), is quietly building momentum. What makes Pepeto stand out isn’t just viral excitement: it’s the focus on practical infrastructure, solid tokenomics, and a clear vision for long-term success. Unlike countless tokens that burn out…

More than $1 billion in BTC was moved from a long-dormant “Satoshi era” wallet, reactivated just as Bitcoin edges toward a new all-time high. According to blockchain analytics platform Spot On Chain, the wallet moved 10,000 BTC, valued at approximately $1.09 billion, to a new address after lying untouched for 14.3 years.  On-chain records indicate that the BTC was originally acquired on April 3, 2011, for just $109,246, translating to an average acquisition price of $0.78 per coin. As such, the whale is looking at returns of over 140,000x on the initial investment. While the exact motivations behind the massive…

Analysts say that Hong Kong could gain the upper hand in its expansion into a global crypto hub in the wake of Singapore’s regulatory crackdown on unlicensed firms in the region. A recent report by the South China Morning Post revealed that the special administrative region’s web3 industry could see more crypto firms migrating to the region after Singapore closes its doors to offshore actors operating without a license. Analysts believe that the move could even lead to a boost in liquidity for Hong Kong’s crypto sector. As Singapore moves to double-down on unlicensed crypto firms through the deadline set…

Chainlink may be quietly setting the stage for its next move, as on-chain data shows that large holders continue to increase their positions despite a lack of retail participation. According to a July 4 analysis published on CryptoQuant by contributor Axel Adler, Chainlink (LINK) wallets holding between 100,000 and 1 million LINK, often categorized as whale addresses, have now accumulated more than 85 million tokens. Since late 2022, this is the highest amount of whale-held supply. In contrast, retail holders have remained largely inactive, creating what Adler calls a “standoff” between deep-pocketed investors and smaller participants. This quiet accumulation phase…

The U.S. House has announced July 14 will mark the beginning of a “Crypto Week” to advance key legislation on digital assets. The U.S. House of Representatives has officially designated the week of July 14 as “Crypto Week,” during which lawmakers will vote on three major pieces of digital asset legislation: the CLARITY Act, the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, and the Senate’s GENIUS Act. Led by Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill and Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson, the initiative aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, regulate dollar-backed stablecoins, and block the creation of U.S. central…

With his criminal trial just weeks away, Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is speaking out and denying any wrongdoing. In a recent interview with Crypto in America, Storm said the U.S. government is prosecuting him for writing open-source code, not for any actual criminal conduct.  Facing three felony charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to violate sanctions law, federal prosecutors allege that Tornado Cash, founded by Storm and two others, was used to launder more than $1 billion in illicit funds, including money linked to North Korea’s infamous hacker group Lazarus.  Storm denies knowingly facilitating criminal activity.…

Bitcoin may see a spike in short-term price swings as nearly $3 billion worth of options contracts approach expiration on July 4. According to data from Deribit, the leading crypto options exchange, these contracts are set to expire at 08:00 UTC, with the “max pain” price currently pegged at $106,000. This price level reflects the point where most options, both calls and puts, expire with little to no value, often resulting in the least payout to traders and the highest benefit to sellers. When expiry nears, price action sometimes moves toward this level, especially when it’s within reach. Bitcoin (BTC)…

The U.K and and Singapore have agreed to pursue collaborations on several areas related to digital finance, including the use of artificial intelligence in finance and asset tokenization. During the 10th Financial Dialogue held in London recently, representatives from both countries discussed possible areas of collaboration in a number of key areas including digital finance, digital innovation, sustainable finance, capital markets and international regulatory developments. With digital finance in particular, financial authorities from the two countries agreed to deepen collaboration through joint work forged between the U.K.’s Investment Association and the Investment Management Association of Singapore. According to the release…