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Coinbase CEO: "Buying Bitcoin Every Week"

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, has expressed strong confidence in Bitcoin (BTC). On the 26th (local time), CEO Armstrong stated on his X account, "I buy Bitcoin every week. Bitcoin will go up." Amid this stance, Coinbase stock hit an all-time high

U.S. and China Sign Rare Earth Supply Agreement... "Trade Deals with 10 Countries to Be Concluded by the 9th"

The United States and China have finalized and signed a trade agreement focusing on the supply of rare earths. Leveraging this deal, they also announced intentions to conclude trade agreements with another 10 major trading partners by the 9th of next

Bakkt pushes for capital increase of up to $1 billion…Set to purchase Bitcoin

Virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Bakkt has applied for a shelf registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 26th (local time) to issue securities worth up to $1 billion. With this shelf registration, Bakkt secured

Dunamu launches Oh Kyung-seok's leadership..."Global expansion through AI adoption"

Dunamu, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, announced on the 27th that Oh Kyung-seok has been appointed as the new CEO through an extraordinary general meeting. In his inaugural address, the new CEO Oh expressed, "I feel a great sense

U.S. Republicans Announce Plans to Legislate 'Digital Asset Market Structure Act' by September

The leadership of the U.S. Senate Republican Party, following the passage of the GENIUS Act (Stablecoin Regulatory Bill), is now moving forward in earnest with legislation to reform the digital asset market structure. A roadmap has also been presente

Russia to introduce CBDC from next year...Full implementation by 2028

The Central Bank of Russia has finalized the phased rollout schedule for the Digital Ruble (CBDC, Central Bank Digital Currency). On the 25th (local time), the Central Bank of Russia announced on its official website, "From September 1, 2026, digital

Bitcoin Options $15 Billion Expiry Imminent... Largest Scale This Year

The Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives market is facing the largest monthly options expiry of the year. With recent increased volatility in Bitcoin, there are expectations that new trends may emerge after the options expiry. On the 26th (local time), Jean-Dav

Increase in Bitcoin Whale and Shark Accumulation… Surge in Wallets Holding More Than 10BTC

Top investors by Bitcoin (BTC) holdings have continued to accumulate Bitcoin despite recent market volatility. Generally, wallets holding more than 10 Bitcoins are classified as 'sharks,' while those holding more than 1,000 are considered 'whales,' b

Sideways Bitcoin… Continued Buying by Whales and Institutions

Cryptocurrency A to Z Iran-Israel War Bitcoin Maintains Around $104,000 Spot ETF Inflows Increase Growing Expectations for a Bull Market As armed conflict between Iran and Israel worsens the Middle East situation and raises tensions across the global

[Major Economic and Cryptocurrency Schedules of the Week] US May Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, etc.

[Major Economic and Cryptocurrency Schedules of the Week] US Federal Reserve interest rate decision, etc. <Major Economic Schedules for Next Week> ▶︎23rd (Mon): △ US June Manufacturing and Services Purchasing Managers' Index (22:45, KST) △ US May Exi

Iranian Foreign Ministry: "The US, which has instigated war, will face extremely dangerous consequences"

The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly objected to the United States' military actions, placing responsibility for any serious future incidents on the US government. According to local media 'nournews' on the 21st (local time), the Iranian Foreign Min

Staked Ethereum Surpasses 35 Million—28.3% of Total Supply

The amount of Ethereum (ETH) staked on the network has reached an all-time high. According to CryptoRank data on the 21st (local time), the number of Ethereum currently staked has exceeded 35 million, which is equivalent to 28.3% of the total supply

Israel conducts airstrikes on military targets in western Iran… “Missile launchers and personnel hit”

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that, for the first time since the United States’ attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, it has carried out airstrikes targeting western Iran. On the 21st (local time), the IDF stated, “The Israeli Air Force (I

Iran, after being struck by the US, launches missiles at Israel

It has been reported that Iran carried out a new missile attack toward Israel. On the 21st (local time), the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated, "Just now, missiles have been confirmed to be launched from Iran toward Israeli territory," adding, "Defe

Iranian Foreign Minister: "US Violates International Law... Considering All Options to Defend Territory"

Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, took a firm stance regarding the US airstrikes on the country's nuclear facilities, stating, "We will consider all options to defend our territory." On the 21st (local time), Minister Araghchi said on his

Middle East risks accelerate crypto outflows...Bitcoin sees $230 million in withdrawals in one day

Amid growing geopolitical instability in the region as the United States becomes involved in the Iran-Israel war, risk aversion is spreading throughout the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market. Notably, it was found that major assets such as Bitcoin

U.S. Strikes Iran... Cryptocurrency Market Volatile as Middle East Risks Rise

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning of "much stronger military retaliation if there is any reprisal" following a precision strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, amplifying concerns over the Middle Eastern situation. As geopolitical risks incr

Trump: “If Iran retaliates, the response will be much stronger”

President Donald Trump of the United States issued a stern warning message regarding the possibility of Iranian retaliation. On the 21st (local time), immediately after delivering a national address, President Trump warned through Truth Social, “If I

Iran Atomic Energy Organization: "U.S. violates international law… Nuclear program will not stop"

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has strongly protested the U.S. airstrike on nuclear facilities, declaring its stance that it will "never halt the progress of the nuclear industry." The organization claims that the United States' unilat

Trump: “Complete Elimination of Iran's Nuclear Facilities... If Peace Is Not Chosen, Greater Tragedy Will Befall”

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a public address, hailed the precision strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities carried out on the 21st (local time) as a “perfect military success,” stressing that “Iran must now choose peace.” He warned, “If peace does no

Iran State TV Warns: 'Trump Started It... We Will Finish It'

Iran's state-run broadcaster issued a strong message directly targeting U.S. President Donald Trump following the United States' precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. According to The New York Times on the 21st (local time), a local state

Trump: "Iran, Choose Peace Right Now... Or We Will Strike Again"

CNN: "Trump seeks to resume negotiations with Iran through targeted strikes… rules out further military action"

President Donald Trump carried out precision strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities to encourage a resumption of diplomacy and is reportedly not planning any additional military operations. On the 21st (local time), CNN cited multiple sources familiar

"The Middle East Situation Enters a New and Dangerous Phase... Possibility of Iranian Retaliation"

As President Donald Trump ordered precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, concerns have arisen that this decision could greatly escalate tensions in the Middle East. On the 21st (local time), Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Stud

Trump: "Tonight at 10 PM, Address to the Nation Regarding Strikes on Iran"

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an upcoming Address to the Nation concerning precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. On the 21st (local time), President Trump stated via Truth Social, "At 10 PM tonight (local time), I will deliver

United States launches surprise strike on Iranian nuclear facilities… Bitcoin and Ethereum surge sharply

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on the 21st (local time) that "three nuclear facilities in Iran were successfully attacked." President Trump stated on Truth Social that "Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan nuclear facilities were precisely targe

[Today's Global Coins of Interest] MagicNewton, Bitcoin, Solana, and More

According to Kaito, an AI-based Web3 search platform, the top five keywords in the virtual asset sector that people are currently most interested in—based on Token Mindshare (a metric that quantifies the influence of specific tokens in the virtual as

Hong Kong to implement stablecoin regulations this August... "Enhancing global competitiveness"

Hong Kong will begin implementing stablecoin regulations from August. The financial authorities are planning to use this as an opportunity to attract the issuance of stablecoins by global licensed institutions and significantly enhance the competitiv

Bitwise CEO: "Bitcoin Will Face New Obstacles Rather Than Regulation"

Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise, predicted that "Bitcoin will face obstacles of a different nature in the future, rather than regulatory uncertainty." On the 19th (local time), Horsley said on his X account, "The biggest barrier for Bitcoin investors

Kaia DLT Foundation becomes the first blockchain mainnet to join the Japan Blockchain Association as a full member

Kaia DLT Foundation (hereafter Kaia) announced on the 20th that it has joined the Japan Blockchain Association (hereafter JBA) as a full member. This is the first case for a blockchain mainnet. Through this full membership, Kaia will collaborate to c