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Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this article owns shares in Strategy.Strategy (MSTR), under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, may have just finalized its largest preferred stock issuance to date with an STRC (Stretch) offering joining the STRD, STRF and STRK preferred shares to build out the company’s credit yield curve. Among these, STRC is ranked high in seniority and low in expected volatility. It adds a new short-duration layer to Strategy’s financing mix and diversifies how the company can raise capital for BTC acquisition. Fidelity Alert MSTR STRC (Fidelity) According to a Fidelity alert on X, the deal…

Singapore’s central bank is expected to keep its monetary policy unchanged at its upcoming review on July 31. This comes amid persistent global economic uncertainty. According to a Bloomberg survey, 14 of 19 economists anticipate that the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will maintain its current policy stance. The MAS previously eased policy in January and April, marking its most accommodative position in five years. Singapore’s approach to its monetary policy is quite exceptional. Unlike central banks that alter interest rates, MAS uses the exchange rate as its main instrument. It conducts monetary policy by adjusting the width, midpoint, and…

The financial world is abuzz with news from Japan, where the venerable Osaka Exchange, a key entity within the Japan Exchange Group, is meticulously exploring the realm of cryptocurrency derivatives and Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This isn’t just another headline; it’s a pivotal moment signaling Japan’s deepening embrace of digital assets and a significant step towards their institutional integration. For anyone invested in the future of finance, the implications of the Osaka Exchange crypto derivatives push are profound. Why are Osaka Exchange Crypto Derivatives a Game Changer? This move by the Osaka Exchange isn’t happening in a vacuum. It reflects…

Bitcoin (BTC) price recently surged to a new all-time high (ATH) at $123,218 but faced a slight dip, trading at $117,500 today. The decline is likely owing to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming inflation data, as US CPI is expected to rise 2.7% Year-on-Year (YOY) in June. Nevertheless, current investor behavior reflects ongoing optimism, but market conditions exhibit concern about a potential pullback. Bitcoin Is Observing Support From the Spot Market The spot volume has surged by 50% since July 9, indicating a strong interest in Bitcoin purchases. This increase is a sign that the rally isn’t solely driven by…

A number of public companies may be about to build hoards of altcoins in an attempt to pump their share prices. Such companies are attempting to replicate the model mastered by Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) which has now accumulated 2.9% of all the bitcoin that will ever exist. Since it embarked on its BTC treasury strategy in 2020, MSTR share price has increased by over 3,000%. The bitcoin treasury strategy has been copied by a string of different companies and in recent months there has been several doing something similar with ether. However, the possibility of this model being used…

On July 24, 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia issued its decision in ASIC v Wallet Ventures Pty Ltd [2025] FCAFC 93, dismissing the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) appeal in a closely watched case concerning the regulatory status of crypto-asset products. The ruling affirms that Finder Wallet’s “Finder Earn” product does not constitute a “debenture” under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth), thereby exempting it from financial product licensing obligations. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. Background: The Product and the Allegations The case stems from Finder Wallet’s operation of…

BISON, the crypto trading platform owned by Boerse Stuttgart Group, will add six new cryptocurrencies to its offering by the end of July, bringing the total to 32. Users will be able to buy and sell Lido DAO , Binance Coin , Avalanche , Ondo , Pepe and NEAR Protocol without paying trading fees. The new additions broaden BISON’s asset coverage across key sectors of the crypto market, from liquid staking and meme coins to blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization. “These six new coins were carefully selected based on market cap, regulatory compliance, custody security and user demand,” said…

BlackRock’s IBIT ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is turning heads amid a sustained growth in its net assets, with analysts saying it could reach $100 billion this month. The financial instrument recently passed as the asset manager’s most profitable ETF, driving more revenue than BlackRock’s S&P 500 fund. Can BlackRock’s IBIT Reach $100 Billion in Assets in July? Analyst Says Yes ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said BlackRock’s IBIT ETF could reach $100 billion in net assets in July. The optimism comes amid consistent positive flows into the financial instrument as institutional investors seek indirect exposure to BTC via IBIT. “I wrote last…

President Donald Trump is considering a new round of stimulus checks targeting low-income Americans, according to unconfirmed reports. The unconfirmed reports say that the proposal is under review as part of broader economic support plans. Though still a rumor, the move might mirror pandemic-era relief policies that injected billions into American households. What Are Stimulus Checks? Stimulus checks are direct cash payments from the federal government to eligible citizens. They aim to boost spending and reduce financial stress during economic downturns or emergencies. In 2020, under the CARES Act, individuals received $1,200, while joint filers got $2,400. The government followed…

The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the possibility of declaring bitcoin a “non-financial virtual asset,” potentially securing an easier compliance path for virtual asset service providers. Stablecoins, on the other hand, would be classified as “financial virtual assets.” Uruguay to Clarify Status of Bitcoin and Other Virtual Assets in New Regulation The Central Bank of Uruguay has hinted at the issuance of new regulations to clarify the status of bitcoin and other virtual assets and the licenses that virtual asset service providers (VASPs) must obtain to provide trading and custody services for these assets. At the Blockchain Summit…