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Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining company in the US, is increasing its investments in institutional-grade Bitcoin yield strategies. Marathon Digital Deepens Bitcoin Yield Strategy with $20 Million Investment in Two Prime The company formalized the partnership by investing $20 million in SEC-registered investment advisor Two Prime. This investment also increases MARA’s Bitcoin allocation to Two Prime from 500 BTC to 2,000 BTC. Susquehanna Crypto also participated in the round. With the new funding, MARA becomes not only a capital investor but also an equity owner in Two Prime’s returns platform, specifically designed for corporate treasuries,…

Quantum Solutions Co., Ltd., a public company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (2338), has announced a new plan to build one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings in the world. The company, which operates without debt, is shifting its strategy to focus on acquiring and holding Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. The plan began with a major investment from Integrated Asset Management (Asia) Limited, a Hong Kong-based firm known for leading the 2014 acquisition of Forbes Media. The investment marks a new phase for Quantum, as it prepares to raise more capital and expand its treasury through equity…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the special administrative region’s central banking authority, has finalized its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers, releasing two sets of guidelines that will take effect on Aug. 1. On Tuesday, the HKMA released finalized guidelines and consultation conclusions to clarify the upcoming rules. The documents addressed the supervision of licensed stablecoin issuers and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) rules for licensed stablecoin issuers. Alongside the finalized rules, Hong Kong will launch a public registry of licensed issuers as part of a broader push to bring oversight to the local crypto ecosystem. “In the…

PEPE GAMES has partnered with GaFin, introducing a a meme-themed play-to-earn game hub on the Solana blockchain. This integration will allow PEPE GAMES to use the infrastructure set by GaFin to support its ecosystem of games focused on Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn models. 🎮✨ New Meme-Powered Partnership Alert! ✨🎮We’re excited to announce that GaFin is now officially partnering with @pepegames_sol – the first Meme-Themed Web3 Gaming Hub on Solana! 🐸💥PEPE GAMES is creating a Free-to-Play and Play-to-Earn ecosystem where memecoins come… pic.twitter.com/AT19nhj7sF — GaFin (@Gafin_io) July 29, 2025 The teamwork will provide players with an avenue to enjoy meme-themed games and…

A partnership announcement came from Coinbase and JPMorgan, two giants of the industry. Coinbase has partnered with JP Morgan to enable credit card purchases on its platform and allow Chase customers to earn points and redeem them for USDC, according to an official announcement. Coinbase stated that with this partnership, starting this fall, bank customers will be able to use Chase credit cards to make purchases on Coinbase. Coinbase also stated that customers will be able to exchange Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for USDC starting in 2026, saying, “For the first time, points from a major credit card rewards program…

Metaplanet has announced that National Financial Services LLC (NFS), a subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, is now its largest shareholder. In a July 15 disclosure, the firm revealed that NFS holds 84.4 million shares, equivalent to 12.9% of its total equity. Based on current valuations, this stake is worth approximately ¥121 billion or around $816 million. As of March 31, NFS only held 1.91 million shares in Metaplanet. NFS is a custodian for retail and institutional investors using Fidelity’s trading platforms. Fidelity is one of the 12 issuers of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, with its FBTC fund managing around…

At Tron’s principal place of business in Winter Park, Florida, there are no apparent signs of Chinese crypto mogul Justin Sun or the $30 billion blockchain that he founded, such as placards, business cards, or even a sign. Instead, the publicly traded Tron—formerly known as SRM Entertainment—keeps a low profile at Regus, a communal office space in the affluent Orlando suburb, where the firm specialized in designing theme park merchandise and stuffed goods under its previous name. Two representatives at the office’s front desk told Decrypt on Thursday that even though SRM’s website has gotten a Tron-branded makeover—the company rebranded…

Authorities in Algeria are digging in their heels in their push to prohibit almost any activity related to cryptocurrencies with new legislation targeting specific transactions. An update of the Algerian law on combating money laundering introduces harsh punishment for various operations with digital assets, including monetary penalties and prison terms. Algeria turns back on Bitcoin, closing all doors for cryptos Recent legislative amendments, an attempt to eradicate rather than regulate crypto, have been described as a “thunderbolt hitting cryptocurrencies in Algeria” by the local Algerie360 portal which, detailing the changes, concluded: “In a decision without appeal, the country turns its…

CNBC’s Jim Cramer thinks many mainstream asset managers are about to embark on a Bitcoin buying spree, and he believes that even includes long-time skeptics like JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon. The former hedge fund manager said during his latest “Squawk on the Street” TV show that investors are speaking among themselves and encouraging each other to invest in the top cryptocurrency. ⚡️ TODAY: Jim Cramer predicts JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon, will “go all in on crypto”. pic.twitter.com/Geco7OhfgY — Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDaily) July 14, 2025 Bitcoin Price Surges Ahead of Crucial Crypto Week Cramer made the investor influx prediction after…

US President Donald Trump said today that some Americans may receive “stimulus checks” from tariff revenues collected this year. While this proposal represents a form of compensation for consumers affected by high prices, it has also raised concerns that it could trigger a new wave of inflation. “There’s so much money coming in that we’re considering a small refund,” Trump told reporters outside the White House. “A small refund for people at a certain income level would be very nice,” he said. According to Treasury Department data, the US government collected more than $100 billion in tariff revenue in the…