Japan Eyes Crypto ETFs And 20% Taxes With New Proposal

Japan’s FSA proposes reclassifying crypto as financial products, potentially lowering taxes to 20% and allowing crypto ETFs, aiming to boost investment and Web3 development.
Stably Introduces Stablecoin Development & Advisory Services for Institutions & Enterprises

Stably launches Stablecoin-as-a-Service (SCaaS) for institutions and enterprises, offering development, advisory, and integration support to issue compliant, fiat-backed stablecoins.
Arizona House Clears Bitcoin Reserve Bill Funded by Seized Crypto – Decrypt

Arizona House passed HB 2324, creating a state-run Bitcoin reserve funded by seized crypto. The bill sets rules for handling digital assets from criminal cases, following a similar law signed in May.
Massive Data Leak Exposes Password Problem — Is a Radical Fix Coming? – Technology Bitcoin News

A massive data breach exposing 16 billion passwords sparks debate on moving from centralized systems to decentralized, privacy-first authentication methods in blockchain technology.
South Korea’s central bank wants gradual stablecoin rollout

South Korea’s central bank proposes a gradual stablecoin rollout, initially through regulated banks, to ensure safety and manage risks like capital outflows and foreign exchange concerns.
Solana (SOL) Breakout Watch: Price Could Rally Hard Above $150 Level?

The article discusses Solana (SOL) potential price breakout above $150, featuring insights from Aayush Jindal, a seasoned financial markets expert with 15 years in Forex and crypto trading.
Aptos price surges as stablecoin supply nears all-time – CoinJournal

Aptos price surged 17% to $5.07 as stablecoin supply nears $1.2B. Trading volume jumped 189% to $643M. Aptos Labs and Jump Crypto introduced Shelby, a decentralized storage protocol for web3 applications.
SharpLink Gaming stock rallies 7% after $30M Ethereum buy

SharpLink Gaming’s stock rose 7% after purchasing $30M in Ethereum, now holding 188,000 ETH worth $457.4M. The firm staked all ETH, generating $293K in rewards, amid rising institutional demand.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy at 91% odds of qualifying for S&P 500 in Q2: Analyst

MicroStrategy has a 91% chance of qualifying for the S&P 500 if Bitcoin stays above $95,240 by June 30, according to analyst Jeff Walton. The company’s eligibility hinges on cumulative positive earnings over four quarters.
Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap Buys $386M in Bitcoin Ahead of IPO

Anthony Pompliano’s ProCap acquires $386M in Bitcoin (3,724 BTC) ahead of its IPO via SPAC merger, aiming for $1B in BTC holdings as corporate interest grows.