Investors are uncertain and moving their Bitcoin off exchanges, while stablecoins are set to take off after GENIUS passed. Crypto market analysts are optimistic as July winds to a close, and Bitcoin reserves on crypto exchanges are down 2% on the month. This is a bullish signal. A decrease in exchange reserves indicates people are taking their Bitcoin (BTC) off exchanges and holding it, anticipating the price to go higher. While 2% on the month sounds like small potatoes, it continues the overall decrease in exchange reserves since January. In the US, the House of Representatives passed three crypto laws in July. One of them — the GENIUS Act regulating stablecoins — was signed into law by President Donald Trump. With set rules for stablecoins, and a regulatory framework in the form of the CLARITY Act making its way through the Senate, observers predict substantial growth in the stablecoin sector. Read more
Japan is proposing a major reform in its tax regime for crypto assets. If passed, these changes will make digital asset investing simpler for crypto investors. Crypto investors in Japan are bracing for a major tax shake-up in the country. On Jun. 24, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) proposed classifying crypto assets as financial products, similar to equities, bonds, etc. This reclassification would put crypto assets under the scope of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), a regulatory framework that is applicable to traditional financial products in the country. Japan has long been recognized as a global pioneer in cryptocurrency adoption and regulation alike. 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for digital assets in the world’s fifth-largest economy. The FSA’s proposal is aligned with the government’s wider “New Capitalism” initiative, which aims to transform the nation into an investment-driven economy. By aligning crypto taxation with traditional financial products, Japan aims to s...
Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald and Tether, may begin issuing US dollar loans using Bitcoin as collateral. Twenty One Capital is reportedly exploring a strategy that would allow it to issue US dollar loans backed by Bitcoin collateral, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter. “Optionality is wealth; for us everything is on the table because we think we can do anything,” a spokesperson for the crypto company reportedly said. Twenty One Capital, backed by Cantor Fitzgerald, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to at least 43,500 BTC, about 1,500 Bitcoin (BTC) more than originally projected. The company recently acquired about 5,800 BTC from stablecoin issuer Tether, pushing its total holdings to an estimated $5.13 billion at current prices. Read more
Coinbase and JPMorgan Chase partner to bring crypto purchases, stablecoin rewards and direct bank integrations to Chase customers. JPMorgan Chase has partnered with crypto exchange Coinbase to introduce crypto integrations to its customers, a step in bridging traditional finance with digital assets. Coinbase announced Wednesday that Chase credit card holders can use their cards to buy crypto on Coinbase starting this fall. In addition, Coinbase said JPMorgan’s customers will also be able to redeem their Chase Ultimate Rewards Points for USDC (USDC) in 2026. Coinbase said this will be the first major rewards program redeemable for crypto. “For the first time, points from a major credit card rewards program will be redeemable for crypto rewards,” Coinbase said. Read more