- Metaplanet bought an additional 1005 BTC and entered the top five largest holders of the asset
The Japanese investment company Metaplanet announced the acquisition of 1005 BTC, increasing its cryptocurrency portfolio to 13,350 BTC. As a result, it has entered the top five largest public Bitcoin holders. The deal cost the company 15.648 billion yen (about $108.7 million at the time of the deal), and the average price of 1 BTC was 15.5 million yen ($108,565).
- Strategy bought an additional 4980 BTC for $532 million
The company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired 4980 BTC for $531.9 million between June 23 and June 29, 2025. Overall, the firm owns 2.8% of the circulating Bitcoin supply. The average purchase price was $106,801 per coin.
- Standard Chartered predicted Bitcoin will rise to $200,000 by the end of 2025
In the third quarter of 2025, Bitcoin may update its historical maximum of $135,000 and exceed the $200,000 mark by the end of the year. This was stated by Jeff Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered.
- Lookonchain: an inactive whale for 14 years moved bitcoins worth about $8.7 billion
A whale with a balance of 80,000 BTC worth about $8.7 billion woke up after approximately 14 years of inactivity. According to Lookonchain, it stored assets in eight wallets and moved them on July 4, 2025.
- CryptoQuant reported an active phase of Ethereum accumulation
CryptoQuant analysts recorded an active phase of Ethereum accumulation among its holders. During the June consolidation, they observed pressure from long-term investors, while accumulation volumes showed a distinct divergence.
- A regulated stablecoin pegged to the euro will be launched in Germany
DWS (a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank), Flow Traders, and Galaxy announced that their joint venture AllUnity plans to issue the first regulated stablecoin in Germany, pegged to the euro. The company has already received an EMI license from BaFin.
- Bloomberg: Italian banking group Sella is testing cryptocurrency custody
The Italian banking group Banca Sella Holding SpA has started internal testing of a digital asset custody service, including stablecoins. The project is being implemented in collaboration with Fireblocks. Currently, access to the service is limited to select bank employees, but it may later be opened to clients.
- Chinese tech giants have applied for licenses to issue stablecoins pegged to the yuan
Chinese tech giants JD.com and Ant Group have applied for licenses to issue stablecoins pegged to the yuan. The companies plan to start launching in Hong Kong, viewing the new asset as a tool to promote the yuan on the international stage and compete with dollar-pegged stablecoins, particularly USDT.
- The Japanese bank Minna has partnered with Solana and Fireblocks to explore stablecoins
The Japanese digital bank Minna announced a partnership with Solana Foundation, Fireblocks, and TIS to explore the potential of stablecoins and Web3 wallets in transforming consumer financial services. The parties will focus on implementing solutions for mobile payments, on-chain banking, and enhancing user experience for mobile users.
- Kazakhstan will consider the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve
Kazakhstan is considering the establishment of a state crypto reserve. This was reported by the head of the National Bank, Timur Suleimenov, clarifying that the concept is currently being worked on. Among the options is the launch of a reserve based on a subsidiary of the National Bank that deals with alternative investments.
