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CME's XRP futures recorded a historic high volume exceeding 235 million Dollar on July 11.
Institutional investors prefer CME to avoid direct holdings of cryptocurrency assets and to gain regulated exposure.
Ripple, which uses XRP for cross-border payments, is applying for a banking license in the United States.
The emerging market of the XRP futures market at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is rapidly growing as sophisticated investors are attracted to this cryptocurrency that specializes in settlement.
On July 11, the combined volume of standard futures and micro futures was 235 million Dollar (approximately 35.25 billion yen, 1 Dollar =

Ripple has partnered with UAE-based Ctrl Alt to enhance custody services for institutional investors in the Middle East and support the digitization of Dubai's real estate sector. This collaboration will utilize Ripple's infrastructure to store tokenized property rights on the XRP Ledger.

Jeff Kendrick of Standard Chartered Bank stated that if the market size of stablecoins reaches approximately 750 billion Dollars (about 111 trillion 750 billion yen, based on an exchange rate of 149 yen to 1 Dollar), it could begin to change the structure of the U.S. bond market and monetary policy.
According to him, the market size is expected to expand from the current 240 billion Dollars (approximately 35 trillion 760 billion yen) to more than three times that size by the end of 2026, driven by new issuers of stablecoins and regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act.
The fact that the stock price of Circle has surged 540% since its listing highlights the growing presence of stablecoins as the foundation of digital finance.
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MetaPlanet, a Bitcoin treasury company, announced a significant shareholder change as National Financial Services LLC became its largest shareholder, owning 12.90% of shares, a rise from 0.42%. CEO Gerovich emphasized the evolution of their shareholder composition alongside global accessibility. As of July 16, MetaPlanet holds 16,352 BTC, ranking fifth in global corporate holdings.

The upcoming HBO documentary has reignited speculation that Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto is Len Sassaman. He was a friend of mine. And there is credibility to this theory.
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On October 8th, a documentary airing on HBO will reignite speculation that my late friend, Len Sassaman, is the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. The documentary's producers have stated that they confronted a person who believes without a doubt that he is Satoshi, although it is unlikely that Len, who committed suicide in 2011, is that person. However, rationally speaking, Len is a candidate for the identity of Satoshi.

The FSB Chair Andrew Bailey emphasized the importance of stablecoins in payments and regulatory frameworks, highlighting their rising priority among global authorities following the U.S. Senate's approval of the "GENIUS" bill. He underscored the need for continued monitoring and assessment of stablecoins to promote global financial stability.

The U.S. June CPI rose by 0.3%, matching expectations, while the core index saw a slight increase of 0.2%, below forecasts. The data may strengthen views on potential Fed rate cuts in September, with Bitcoin recovering slightly post-announcement.

A major Bitcoin whale, who mined during the Satoshi era, sold 9,000 BTC (worth over $1 billion) through Galaxy Digital, prompting market attention as Bitcoin dipped below $117,000 following a previous peak.

Toho Remac, founded in 1958 and engaged in the wholesale business of shoes (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard), announced on July 15 that it has established a purchase limit for cryptoassets (virtual currency). The company stated that this decision was made during the board of directors meeting held the previous day on the 14th, with the aim of strengthening its asset management and future capabilities in the digital financial sector.
According to the announced plan, the annual purchase limit is 1 billion yen, and the implementation period is one year from July 2025 to June 2026. The cryptoassets mentioned as eligible for purchase include Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Toho Remac stated in relation to this announcement that "in recent years, Bitcoin has been gaining recognition as 'digital gold', and companies have been increasing their long

Bhutan has accelerated its Bitcoin sales, recently selling over $59 million worth while still holding over 11,400 BTC valued at $1.4 billion. This strategy leverages the country's hydroelectric resources for mining.

Defiance Daily Target 2x Short MSTR ETF (SMST) has updated its all-time low for four consecutive trading days and also experienced a 7.58% downward movement on July 14.
The price of Bitcoin has exceeded the previous all-time high of $122,000, resulting in a more than 3% increase in the stock price of STR.
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Bittrade, in collaboration with JTB and NTT Techcross, has launched a joint research initiative focused on sustainable regional revitalization through "oshikatsu." The project aims to create a co-creation platform using blockchain technology to address challenges related to the sustainability of economic effects and measurement difficulties, ultimately fostering a value cycle between fans and local businesses.

The cryptocurrency market is polarizing, with institutional investors focusing on Bitcoin and Ethereum while individual investors increasingly chase altcoins and meme coins, indicating a growing divide in investment strategies.

CoinShares reported that digital asset funds saw inflows of $3.7 billion last week, marking the second highest level on record. This increase boosted total assets under management above $200 billion for the first time. Most inflows came from Bitcoin products, contributing $2.7 billion.