Crypto market saw moderate growth in H1 2025 after a huge 96.2% jump in 2024. Market cap up 1.99% YTD. DeFi TVL stable at $151.5B, but monthly active users +240% YoY! DEX spot volume hit 29%, & USDC supply nearly doubled to $615B, gaining market share (20%->25%+). #crypto #DeFi #USDC
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Huaxia Fund (HK) launched 2 new tokenized funds β USD & RMB digital currency funds β following approval of their HKD fund. The Huaxia RMB fund is the *worldβs first* tokenized fund in Chinese Yuan! Access via banks/brokers *or* licensed crypto platforms in Hong Kong. π
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Enlightify (NYSE: ENFY) will buy up to $20M in CYBER tokens over the next year, becoming the first public company to invest! π Led by subsidiary Antaeus Tech, the tokens will be used for staking, node operation & long-term treasury strategy. #CYBER #Enlightify #DeFi
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Nasdaq-listed Bit Origin (BTOG) is building a $500M Dogecoin treasury! π Theyβll raise funds via equity & bonds to accumulate DOGE, becoming one of the first public companies to hold it as a core asset. $15M already raised & used for initial purchases. #Dogecoin #BTOG #crypto
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Japanese listed company Metaplanet announced that Charles Schwab, a U.S.-based financial services firm and one of the largest online brokers in the country, has become its second-largest shareholder. Schwab now holds 61.2 million shares of Metaplanet, representing an 8.99% stake in the company.
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Avalon Labs joins Bitcoin for Corporations (BFC), an alliance by MicroStrategy & *Bitcoin Magazine*, to help companies adopt #Bitcoin. BFC assists with Bitcoin treasury setup, strategy, & education for leaders. π
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Sberbank, Russiaβs largest bank, plans to offer crypto custody services & has submitted proposals to regulators. This comes as Russia softens its stance on crypto, allowing its use for international trade amid sanctions. Aims to integrate crypto with traditional banking.
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Ex-NCA official Paul Chowles jailed 5.5 years for stealing 50 BTC ($5.9M today) seized in a 2017 dark web probe. Worth ~$77.4k then, Chowles converted it to pounds. Chainalysis blockchain analysis helped secure the conviction. #crypto #crime #bitcoin
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Crypto sentiment is mixed: some see a peak, others predict Bitcoin to $150k by Q4. A correction is expected before September, sparking debate on risk management. Ethereum remains highly volatile (70%).
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GameSquare raised $70M in a public offering & will primarily use funds to increase its Ethereum (ETH) holdings. Total capital raised now exceeds $90M as they aim to become a major public ETH holder. #ETH #GameSquare #crypto
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