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Santander subsidiary launches virtual asset trading service

A subsidiary of Spain's major bank Banco Santander has launched a virtual asset (cryptocurrency) trading service. On the 16th (local time), according to Unfolded, Santander's digital banking platform 'Openbank' launched a virtual asset trading servic

Pump.d.fun's 24-hour revenue surpasses Hyperliquid

Solana (SOL)-based meme coin issuance platform Pump.d.fun (PUMP)'s 24-hour protocol revenue has surpassed Hyperliquid (HYPE). On the 16th (local time), The Block reported that Pump.d.fun's 24-hour revenue was $3.38 million, surpassing Hyperliquid ($3

Eric Trump "Bitcoin is modern-day gold"

A claim has emerged that Bitcoin (BTC) is modern-day gold. On the 16th (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, Eric Trump said, "Bitcoin is modern-day gold, and virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) are the future of financial markets." Eric Trump i

Standard Chartered to pursue fund for virtual asset investments

SC Ventures, the venture capital arm of Standard Chartered, is planning to set up a fund for virtual asset (cryptocurrency) investments. On the 16th (local time), Bloomberg reported that SC Ventures plans to raise a USD 250 million fund aimed at virt

Bitwise CIO: 'If new listing standards for virtual asset ETPs are adopted, many will launch in October'

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introducing new listing standards for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) exchange-traded products (ETPs) could lead to multiple virtual asset ETPs being launched in October. On the 16th (local time), T

Binance lists DiAgent AI perpetual futures

Global virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance will list DiAgent AI(AIA) perpetual futures. On the 16th (local time), Binance said on its official website, "It will list DiAgent AI perpetual futures on the 18th at 17:30(KST)." It supports up

"Bitcoin, Selling Pressure Decreasing Trend"

An analysis said that selling pressure on Bitcoin (BTC) has decreased. On the 16th (local time), virtual asset (cryptocurrency) analyst Ali Martinez said, "The downside risk ratio for Bitcoin's selling side has fallen below 0.1," adding, "This means

"Binance spot trading volume overwhelms other exchanges"

An analysis found that the spot trading volume of the global crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance is higher than the combined trading volume of the remaining centralized exchanges (CEX). On the 16th (local time), Joao Wedson, CEO of Alfract

Japan's land prices rise for fourth consecutive year…largest increase in 34 years

Japan's land prices have been found to have risen by the largest margin in 34 years. On the 16th, the Asahi Shimbun and the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei) reported that the standard land price as of July 1 this year, announced by the Ministry of Land,

"Global funds and listed companies hold 12% of Bitcoin supply"

Global funds and listed companies are reported to hold 12% of Bitcoin (BTC) supply. On the 16th (local time), SolidIntel said on X (formerly Twitter), "Currently global funds and listed companies hold about 12.3% of Bitcoin's supply," adding, "This i

Polymarket launches corporate earnings prediction service

The decentralized prediction platform Polymarket will offer a service to predict the earnings of listed companies. On the 16th (local time), The Block reported that Polymarket launched a section to predict listed companies' earnings through a collabo

Tom Lee "Bitcoin and Ethereum will surge if interest rates are cut"

There are claims that if the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) cuts the benchmark interest rate, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) could surge. On the 16th (local time), Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmain, said in an interview with CNBC, "If the U.S. Fed cuts rate

Israel Seizes 187 Virtual Asset Wallets Linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

Israel has reportedly seized virtual asset (cryptocurrency) wallets linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to Cointelegraph on the 16th (local time), Israel seized 187 virtual asset wallets linked to the Islamic Revolutiona

Bitcoin liquidation size limited… upside potential↑

An analysis said that the liquidation size of Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures has remained modest, increasing the likelihood of a rise. On the 16th (local time), Matrixport said in a report, "Recently Bitcoin fell to 106,000 dollars, but the size of

UN Launches Blockchain Academy

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is set to launch the "Government Blockchain Academy", which will provide education on virtual assets (cryptocurrencies). According to Cointelegraph on the 16th (local time), UNDP plans to launch a 'Bloc

Fidelity "40% of Bitcoin circulation will be locked up by 2032"

Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders and corporate stockpiles could lock up 40% of the total circulation going forward, according to an analysis. Long-term holders refer to holders who have not moved Bitcoin from their wallets for at least 7 years. On the

24-hour futures liquidation amount nears $400 million

Over the past 24 hours, position liquidations in the crypto (cryptocurrency) perpetual futures market totaled $404.1 million. On the 16th (local time), according to CoinGlass data, a total of $404.1 million in futures positions were liquidated in the

Global stablecoin supply hits an all-time high

Global stablecoin supply reached an all-time high. On the 16th (local time), Cointelegraph said via X(formerly Twitter), "Global stablecoin supply surged to $280 billion," saying "this is an all-time high."

Binance's stablecoin holdings hit an all-time high

The stablecoin reserves of global crypto asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance have reached an all-time high. On the 16th (local time), crypto asset analyst Ali Martinez said on X (formerly Twitter), "Binance's stablecoin reserves surpassed 40 bill

"Spot ETFs for Dogecoin and XRP Expected to Launch on the 18th"

On the 18th (local time), spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Dogecoin (DOGE) and XRP (XRP) are scheduled to launch. On the 16th (local time), Eric Balchunas, a Bloomberg ETF analyst, stated on X (formerly Twitter), "On the 18th, the Dogecoin ETF D

Trump presses again for a big cut… "It's too late"

U.S. President Donald Trump once again urged a big cut to the benchmark interest rate. A big cut refers to lowering the benchmark interest rate by 50bp or more. On the 15th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump said on Truth Social, "It's too lat

Nasdaq-listed Reliance announces virtual asset purchase plan…$120 million

The insurtech company 'Reliance Global Group', listed on Nasdaq, announced plans to purchase virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) worth up to $120 million. On the 15th (local time), according to GlobeNewswire, Reliance said in a press release, "We plan

Binance lists Boundless (ZKC) perpetual futures

Global virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Binance is listing Boundless (ZKC) perpetual futures. On the 15th (local time), Binance announced on its official website, "We will list ZKC/USDT perpetual futures today at 23:00 (KST)." It supports up t

US-listed Helius raises $500 million to stockpile Solana

Nasdaq-listed Helius Medical Technologies (Helius Medical Technologies) has reportedly raised $500 million to stockpile Solana (SOL). On the 15th (local time), according to PR Newswire, Helius said in a press release, "We raised $500 million through

PayPal's new P2P payment service supports digital assets

PayPal's new P2P (peer-to-peer) payment service supports the use of digital assets (cryptocurrencies). On the 15th (local time), SolidIntel said on X (formerly Twitter), "PayPal has introduced digital assets into its new P2P payment service," adding,

France seeks to restrict services of virtual-asset firms licensed in other countries

France is moving to limit the domestic provision of services by virtual asset (cryptocurrency) firms that have been licensed in other European Union (EU) member states. On the 15th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that the French Financial Market

"Bitcoin stops decline…Preparing to rebound in Q4"

An analysis said Bitcoin (BTC) has completed preparations to rebound in the upcoming fourth quarter. On the 15th (local time), Bitfinex Alpha said in a report, "Bitcoin stopped a three-week decline and recovered the key support level of 112,500 dolla

Trump "to call Xi Jinping on the 19th"

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would have a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On the 15th (local time), according to Walter Bloomberg, President Trump said, "The U.S.-China talks held in Europe proceeded smoothly," and "I plan t

U.S.-listed Forward Industries buys $1.58 billion worth of Solana

Nasdaq-listed Forward Industries has reportedly purchased as many as 6.8 million Solana (SOL). On the 15th (local time), according to Business Wire, Forward Industries said in a press release, "After fundraising, we purchased a total of 6,822,000 Sol

Strategy buys 525 Bitcoin… valued at about 83.6 billion won

Strategy has reportedly purchased an additional 525 Bitcoin (BTC). It is about 83.6 billion won in value. On the 15th (local time), Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, said on X (formerly Twitter), "Strategy purchased an additional 525 BTC (US$60.2