① SBI to Acquire Bitbank in $320 Million Deal, Crypto Assets Top 1 Trillion Yen

Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has agreed to acquire crypto exchange Bitbank in a deal valued at 46.7 billion yen ($320 million), further growing its presence in Japan’s digital asset market. According to the company, an SBI subsidiary will begin purchasing shares from Bitbank’s founder and o

② Ripple’s RLUSD Stablecoin Launches in Japan Through SBI VC Trade

Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, has officially launched in Japan following approval from the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), marking a significant step in the company’s global stablecoin expansion strategy. The stablecoin is now available through SBI VC Trade, the cryptocurren

③ Fireblocks Trust Company and Figment Launch Institutional NEAR Staking for SVRN

Fireblocks Trust Company and Figment announced a new institutional staking capability for NEAR. The structure allows eligible holders to earn staking rewards while assets stay under qualified custody. SVRN becomes the first listed treasury firm to use the service, marking early institutional adoptio

④ Kalshi Sues Illinois Over Prediction Market Restrictions Set for July 1

What happened Kalshi is fighting back. The prediction market platform filed a lawsuit against Illinois officials after the state buried…

⑤ SHIB gains Japan retail push through Rakuten Wallet

Rakuten Wallet plans SHIB replica coins as its campaign offers token rewards, while SHIB trades near $0.0000044 after recent losses.

⑥ Hyperliquid price prediction: can HYPE reach $100 in 2026?

Hyperliquid price prediction 2026: HYPE hit a record near $77, but buybacks, unlocks, ETF demand and regulation decide if $100 is realistic.

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