Metaplanet Adds $104M in BTC, Testing Limits of Bitcoin Treasury Plan – Decrypt

Japanese firm Metaplanet purchased 1,005 more Bitcoin for $104M, totaling 13,350 BTC worth $1.27B. The company funds acquisitions via bonds and stock rights, raising concerns over financial stability.
Spanish Police Bust Suspected Crypto Fraud Operation That Allegedly Stole $540M From 5K Victims

Spanish police arrested five individuals in a crypto fraud operation accused of laundering $540M from 5,000 victims, with Europol’s support.
Expert Predicts XRP, Solana & Cardano Multi-Asset ETF Approval This Week News ETHNews

The SEC may approve Grayscale’s GDLC conversion to a spot ETF this week, offering U.S. investors regulated access to XRP, Solana, and Cardano alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum.
$1.5T Volume Pushes Hyperliquid Ahead of Competitors

Hyperliquid surpassed $1.57T in annual perpetual trading volume, with HYPE token gaining 27% in June. HyperEVM expansion and airdrop-fueled growth position it as a leading decentralized exchange.
JPMorgan rates Circle underweight with $80 target by late 2026

JPMorgan initiates coverage of Circle with an underweight rating and $80 price target by 2026, citing competition, regulatory risks, and an overvalued market cap despite its stablecoin dominance.
Wave 3 Ignites As XRP Breaks Structure—Analyst Says ‘Fireworks Ahead’

Analyst CasiTrades predicts XRP’s price is entering Wave 3, a bullish phase, after breaking key resistance. Targets include $2.25 and potentially $2.69, with healthy pullbacks expected.
Kazakhstan plans to establish national crypto reserve using seized and state-mined assets

Kazakhstan’s National Bank is developing a framework for a state crypto reserve using seized and mined assets, managed centrally to mitigate volatility and security risks.
Legendary Bitcoiner Debunks Paper Bitcoin, Sparks Discussion on the Phenomenon – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Adam Back refutes paper bitcoin claims, asserting institutions use custodians for purchases, sparking debate on fake BTC in the market.
Cardano Community Gears Up for Landmark Event to Decide Network’s Strategic Direction News ETHNews

Charles Hoskinson announces a pivotal Cardano summit to address governance, Bitcoin-centric DeFi strategy, and executive authority, aiming to strengthen the network’s competitive position.
MORI COIN (MORI) Explodes by 300% in a Day: The New Crypto Sensation or a Downright Scam?

MORI COIN (MORI), a Solana-based meme coin, surged 300% in 24 hours amid social media hype. Despite one trader turning $290 into $1.6M, concerns about its legitimacy and lack of utility persist.