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1. Strategy company (co-founder Michael Saylor) prepares to buy Bitcoin
Michael Saylor, one of the founders of Strategy, indicates plans to buy more Bitcoin in relation to the geopolitical situation in the Middle East. Currently, Strategy is reported to hold 582,000 BTC, making it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
2. Vietnam officially legalizes crypto assets
Vietnam has just passed the "Law on Digital Technology Industry" on June 14, 2025. Starting January 1, 2026, crypto and virtual assets will be legally recognized, supported by tax incentives, R&D, and the development of digital infrastructure, AI, and semiconductors.
3. Steam allows Web3 games in their store
The Steam platform has begun allowing Web3-based games to launch on their storefront. This is an experimental move, opening opportunities for broader adoption of blockchain gaming.
4. New CEO at Polygon Foundation
Sandeep Nailwal, one of the co-founders of Polygon, has been appointed as the new CEO of the Polygon Foundation. This is part of the efforts to restructure and re-strategize the blockchain organization.
5. Tradeweb partners with blockchain for digital assets
Tradeweb is strengthening its blockchain integration in its digital asset strategy, including collaboration with Goldman Sachs and participation in the Canton Network — a public permissioned blockchain for regulated assets.
6. Major banks adopting Solana through R3 partnerships
Several major banks (HSBC, Bank of America, Euroclear, etc.) are collaborating with Solana through the R3 platform for asset tokenization such as stocks and bonds. This demonstrates progress in the adoption of public Blockchain technology in the financial sector.
Overall, the current blockchain landscape shows three main trends:
1. Corporate adoption (Strategy, Tradeweb, Polygon).
2. Cross-sector collaboration (banks – Solana – R3).
3. Legalization and regulation (Vietnam).
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