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Metaplanet Buys 2,823 Bitcoins for $225M as Treasury Reaches 43,000 BTC Holdings

Key Takeaways Metaplanet Inc. added 2,823 BTC in Q2 2026, lifting holdings to 43,000 BTC. The firm’s BTC options unit earned $10.95M, signaling growing market impact. Officials said 2026 guidance stays unchanged as Metaplanet expands crypto strategy. Treasury Growth and Portfolio Value Japanese listed bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet Inc., announced on July 1 that it purchased…

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Euroclear Sues in Brussels to Block Moscow Court Ruling on $232 Billion in Russian Assets

Key Takeaways Euroclear sued to void a Russian asset ruling, exposing global clearing risks as Brussels next decides. Russia ordered $232B in assets unblocked, bypassing EU law as Nabiullina next deploys legal tactics. The dispute risks asset seizures abroad, threatening clearance markets as global legal battles next grow. Euroclear Introduces Lawsuit Against the Central Bank…

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Ondo Brings Blackrock IVV ETF and Micron Shares Onchain in US Regulatory First

Key Takeaways Ondo Finance tokenized Blackrock’s IVV ETF and Micron shares in a U.S. regulatory first on July 2. Broadridge will run proxy voting for Ondo’s tokens through its Proxyvote.com platform. Ondo’s Global Markets platform already tokenizes over $1 billion across 430+ stocks and ETFs abroad. Ondo announced the launch on Thursday, working with Broadridge…

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Breez Enables Bitcoin-to-Stablecoin Transfers Across 30+ Blockchain Networks

Bitcoin Lightning Network infrastructure provider Breez has announced the launch of a new feature for its Software Development Kit (SDK) that allows developers to enable users to send USDC and USDT stablecoins directly from a bitcoin balance. The update enables instant, non-custodial transactions from bitcoin balances to over 30 external blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Base,…

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Theo Invests $20 Million in Fidelity’s Tokenized Fund to Expand Onchain Treasuries

Key Takeaways Theo invested $20M into Fidelity International’s FILQ to strengthen thBILL reserves. Chainlink and Sygnum connect FILQ onchain, expanding institutional tokenized finance. Theo’s thBILL now combines Fidelity International and Wellington-backed assets. Sygnum Supports Theo’s $20 Million Move Into Fidelity’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Theo has allocated $20 million into Fidelity International’s USD Digital Liquidity Fund,…

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QR Ph Becomes Top Payment Method for Philippine Businesses, PayMongo Reports

QR Ph has become the dominant payment method among Philippine businesses utilizing fintech platform PayMongo, accounting for 55% of the total payment volume processed during the first half of 2026. Data published by PayMongo indicated that the national QR standard surpassed the combined shares of credit cards and e-wallets, registering a 510% year-over-year growth from…

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