BOB, a Bitcoin DeFi protocol merging Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's DeFi capabilities, has raised $9.5 million to launch the BitVM bridge, aiming to enhance Bitcoin DeFi accessibility. This brings its total funding to $21 million, with the mainnet launch set for year-end.

Short-term traders are exiting the market while institutional investors increase their buying, keeping the total cryptocurrency market cap stable between $3.6 trillion and $3.8 trillion. Bitcoin shows signs of depletion, testing the 50-day moving average repeatedly, despite ongoing institutional purchases, while stablecoin market cap rises significantly.

Monex Group reported a segment loss of 1.25 billion yen in its crypto asset business for Q1 of FY2026, a significant decline from a profit of 644 million yen the previous year. This downturn is attributed to decreased revenue and increased expenses, largely due to costs related to the Coincheck Group's NASDAQ listing.

KakaoBank is preparing to enter South Korea's stablecoin sector, considering its role in issuance and custody. This follows the Bank of Korea's pause on CBDC trials amid evolving digital asset regulations, positioning KakaoBank favorably with its compliance experience.

G.U.Group has launched a new ERC-20 token, JOCX, linked to the JOC coin of Japan Open Chain, enabling multi-chain support. This allows JOC coin to be traded on platforms like Ethereum, enhancing liquidity and accessibility.

マックハウスは社名を「ジーイエット」に変更し、新規事業としてビットコイン関連の戦略を推進する計画を発表した。定款も変更し、暗号資産事業に資金を投じる意向を示している。

Digital Securities Co. has launched an official website for its retail digital security service "renga," starting member registrations on August 1. This service enables small investments in large assets using blockchain technology, enhancing liquidity and investor returns, with account openings set for September 1.

The book "Web3・暗号資産 13人の未来予測" explores the transformative potential of digital assets and blockchain technology through insights from 13 industry experts, providing valuable knowledge for business professionals and investors.

The Midnight network has launched its first token distribution phase, the “Glacier Drop,” targeting users on eight major blockchains. Eligible wallets must hold over $100 in native tokens as of June 11. NIGHT tokens will unlock progressively after the mainnet launch, promoting engagement while preventing speculation.

Michigan's state pension fund significantly increased its investment in the ARK Bitcoin ETF, tripling its holdings. Despite this, Bitcoin exposure remains minimal, at only 0.03% of the fund's $79 billion assets, reflecting cautious optimism towards crypto's future.

Marex becomes the first clearinghouse to integrate JP Morgan's blockchain-based payment system, Kinexys Digital Payments, enhancing payment infrastructure and reducing risks through a 24/7 digital clearing mechanism.

バックト（Bakkt）は日本の堀田丸正の株式約30%を取得して筆頭株主となり、アジアの暗号資産（仮想通貨）市場への戦略的拡大の意図を示した。
堀田丸正は「bitcoin.jp」へと社名を変更し、バックト・インターナショナルのプレジデントであるフィリップ・ロード（Phillip Lord）氏がCEOに就任、ビットコインを財務資産として保有する予定だ。
ビットコイントレジャリー企業であるビットブリッジ（BitBridge）は、グリーン・マウンテン・マージャー（Green Mountain Merger

デジタルの宝石を採掘し、加工し、取引するブロックチェーンゲーム『Brilliantcrypto』は6月に1周年を迎えた。1周年を記念して、ゲーム内の新たな採掘エリア、リージョン2「Southeastern Tanzania（南東タンザニア）」も公開された。
ゲーム大手コロプラの子会社で、「持続可能なPlay to Earn」を掲げるBrilliantcrypto社が手がけるこのゲームは、デジタル世界に価値ある宝石を生み出し、メタバース空間にデジタルジュエリー産業を生み出すことを目指している。
今、日本のブロックチェーンゲーム（BCG）は、Web3マスアダプションの牽引役と期待されつつも

Standard Chartered's analyst Geoff Kendrick emphasizes that Ethereum treasury firms, like SharpLink, present better investment opportunities than Ethereum ETFs due to their returning NAV multiples and appealing financial structures.

SBI is developing an ETF integrating Bitcoin and XRP, aiming to launch it alongside the RLUSD stablecoin by the end of the year. Their recent earnings report showed significant revenue growth despite declines in the cryptocurrency segment, while user accounts at their exchanges rose markedly.

The essay discusses the rise in Bitcoin's realized prices, highlighting figures for short-term and long-term holders. Despite recent volatility, demand from both new and long-term investors indicates growing confidence in the market.

ネイルサロン「FASTNAIL」を運営するコンヴァノは8月6日、データセンターを活用した「グリーン・ビットコインマイニング事業」を開始することを明らかにした。
前日5日開催の取締役会で決議されたもので、同社は本事業をグループ全体の新たな成長エンジンに据えて展開するとしている。
発表によると、事業は電力価格が比較的安価な米国地域で展開する。再生可能エネルギーの長期購入契約（PPA）やグリーン料金プランなどを活用し、環境負荷と運転コストの低減を両立。
さらに、電力網の逼迫時にはマイニングを停止して系統安定化に貢献する「需要応答制御」の仕組みも導入する。同社はこれらの取り組みを「グリーン・

China's Ministry of State Security warns against the misuse of biometric data by foreign companies, particularly highlighting concerns related to iris scanning for cryptocurrency rewards, referencing the Worldcoin project.