Bit Origin Secures $500 Million Equity and Debt Facilities to Launch Dogecoin Treasury – The Daily Hodl

Bit Origin secures $500M in equity and debt to launch a Dogecoin treasury, aiming to become a major public holder of DOGE and explore its payment utility and ecosystem services.
Breaking: Adam Back’s BSTR To Go Public With 30,000 Bitcoin Treasury

Adam Back’s Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company (BSTR) merges with Cantor Equity Partners 1 to go public, holding 30,021 BTC and raising $1.5 billion, becoming the fourth-largest Bitcoin treasury.
Bitcoin’s next chapter: From passive asset to financial powerhouse

Bitcoin is evolving from a passive asset to a dynamic financial tool, with innovations like wrapped Bitcoin and trustless bridges enabling DeFi use cases despite technical and cultural challenges.
Stellar News and Developments (as of July 17, 2025) News ETHNews

Stellar launches cross-border payment hubs in Argentina and Colombia, expands XLM/USDC settlements with MoneyGram, and introduces an EVM testnet. XLM price rises to $0.4691 with a $14.58B market cap.
Nordic Exchange Safello Partners With Marginalen Bank to Enhance Banking Services for Crypto Customers – News Bytes Bitcoin News

Nordic crypto exchange Safello partners with Marginalen Bank to offer banking services like payment accounts, debit cards, and Swish connections to its 400,000+ customers via BaaS.
ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) Debuts Tomorrow: Here’s All

The ProShares Ultra XRP ETF (UXRP) launches July 18, offering 2x leveraged exposure to XRP’s daily returns. This SEC-approved ETF marks a milestone for XRP adoption and institutional investment.
Polytrade Raises Additional Capital to Power Institutional-Grade Real Estate and Deepen Technology Focus

Polytrade secures $6M funding to enhance tokenized real estate infrastructure and technology solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the RWA marketplace with 7,000+ assets listed.
PAX and Lunu Pay Enable Crypto Payments at 80 Million Terminals Globally – Crypto News Bitcoin News

PAX Technology partners with Lunu Pay to enable crypto payments at 80+ million terminals globally, supporting Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more with instant fiat conversion and no volatility risk.
Canadian Bitcoin firm Matador eyes 6K Bitcoin treasury by 2027

Canadian Bitcoin firm Matador plans to acquire 6,000 BTC by 2027, expanding its treasury strategy. Currently holding 77.4 BTC, it aims to become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
Standard Chartered embraces Bitcoin with THESE latest client offerings

Standard Chartered now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum spot trading for institutional clients via its forex platform, marking a major step in crypto’s mainstream adoption.