According to Foresight News, Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 Corp. has announced that its subsidiary, Hut 8 Investment Ltd, has obtained a business license from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This license permits the subsidiary to engage in proprietary investment and certain non-financial business activities within the DIFC's legal and regulatory framework, which is based on international standards and common law principles.

According to BlockBeats, the Nikkei 225 index has seen a significant increase, surpassing the 41,000 mark with a daily rise of over 3%. Meanwhile, the USD/JPY exchange rate experienced a short-term increase, climbing 60 points to reach 147, with a peak at 147.14, marking a daily gain of 0.26%. Reports from Japan's Mainichi Shimbun indicate that Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce his resignation by the end of August.

According to BlockBeats, Lotte Card has applied for 36 trademarks related to Korean won stablecoins, encompassing brand names and codes such as "WONBIT," "KTOKEN," and "LOCAMONEY." The company anticipates that these stablecoins will be widely used in transactions involving high-value assets, including second-hand cars, luxury goods, real estate, and gold.

According to Foresight News, Polymarket has launched a prediction market for the 2028 U.S. presidential election, attracting over $1.1 million in participation. As of the latest update, JD Vance leads with a 28% probability of winning. Democratic candidate Gavin Newsom follows in second place, while U.S. President Donald Trump holds a 3% chance of victory. The 2028 U.S. presidential election is scheduled for November 7, 2028.

According to BlockBeats, blockchain monitoring platform Lookonchain reported that a whale identified as 0xacef has sold all of its 5,420 MKR tokens over the past five days, securing a profit of $4.8 million, representing a 74% gain. Four months ago, the whale purchased 5,420 MKR for $6.56 million and 524,643 UNI for $3.24 million. Currently, the whale holds an unrealized profit of $2.4 million on the UNI investment, also reflecting a 74% increase.

According to Odaily, DMG Blockchain Solutions, a publicly listed Bitcoin mining company, has announced plans to assess institutional-level fund management strategies through its subsidiary, Systemic Trust Company. The company aims to establish a diversified digital asset treasury. Currently, DMG's digital asset portfolio consists solely of Bitcoin. The company has begun evaluating the use of existing mining revenues and additional fundraising to acquire digital assets beyond Bitcoin. Data from BitcoinTreasuries indicates that DMG Blockchain Solutions holds approximately 341 Bitcoins, ranking 54th among publicly listed Bitcoin treasury companies.

According to BlockBeats, SEALSQ Corp, a Nasdaq-listed public key infrastructure development company, has announced the establishment of a cryptocurrency investment fund valued at approximately $30 million. The fund aims to acquire digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Hedera (HBAR). The company stated that the cryptocurrency investment fund will serve as a strategic financial tool, responsible for formulating strategies for purchasing and holding cryptocurrencies. This approach is similar to how the company invests in traditional assets like bonds or stocks.

According to BlockBeats, PayPal is set to collaborate with Venmo to introduce PayPal World, a platform connecting the world's largest payment systems and digital wallets. Initial partners include Mercado Pago, NPCI International Payments Limited (UPI), and Tenpay Global. PayPal World is expected to launch this fall, enabling interoperability between all partners, PayPal, and Venmo. The platform aims to support future interoperability among partner wallets, thereby expanding cross-border coverage and acceptance. Utilizing open commerce APIs, PayPal World addresses the complexities of cross-border commerce through a cloud-native, multi-region deployment architecture, ensuring low latency and high availability globally. The platform offers robust security features, creating an environment free from device and technology limitations for all partners. Venmo, a U.S.-based mobile payment service company founded in 2009, has been owned by PayPal since 2013.

Ethereum may have been muffled, but inexpensive alternatives to the second-largest cryptocurrency attracted investors' interest on Tuesday. source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/07/46563904/ethereum-stalls-but-inexpensive-similar-sounding-plays-like-etc-and-ens-are-spiking?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=partner_feed&utm_content=site

According to CoinMarketCap (CMC) data, the CMC Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 55. The index measures market performance by analyzing the top 100 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization to determine whether the market is shifting towards altcoins or Bitcoin dominance.

メトロ・シンガポールはdtcpayと提携し、メトロ・パラゴンとメトロ・ウッドランズでのオンラインおよび店舗での購入で、USDT、USDC、FDUSD、WUSDに対応したステーブルコイン決済を可能にした。