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Swedish health tech company and Chinese EV firm make significant Bitcoin investments, reflecting a trend towards institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies. H100 Group AB and Jiuzi Holdings emphasize the alignment of Bitcoin with their values and financial goals. The move highlights a broader shift towards integrating digital assets into long-term financial strategies amidst economic uncertainty.

A $200 million exploit targeted Cetus Protocol in the Sui ecosystem through smart contract manipulation. The breach had a significant impact on the market, emphasizing the growing threat of oracle exploits in decentralized finance. Strengthening security measures is crucial for the sustainable growth of DeFi platforms.

The SEC charged Unicoin for a $100 million securities fraud, alleging misleading claims by top executives. Legal actions aim for injunctions, profit return, penalties, and barring roles in public companies. The case reflects the SEC's crackdown on crypto misconduct, signaling increased regulations in the digital asset industry.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon shifts stance, now allowing clients to buy Bitcoin without offering custody services. Reflects increasing institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies amid a more favorable regulatory environment.

VanEck introduces tokenized U.S. Treasury fund VBILL for institutional investors, joining the RWA tokenization trend. Partnering with Securitize, it offers exposure to U.S. Treasury bills on multiple blockchains. This move aligns with a market trend where major financial players like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton are also venturing into tokenized assets. This step demonstrates the growing importance of tokenized RWAs in the investment landscape.

Metaplanet has surpassed El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings, now holding 6,796 BTC worth $707 million. The firm's strategic accumulation surpassed the country's holdings, making it the largest in Asia and tenth globally.

BlackRock, a $10 trillion asset manager, had a significant meeting with the SEC on crypto regulation. Discussions focused on crypto staking, tokenization, ETF standards, and exchange-traded products' options, showcasing BlackRock's influence on shaping US digital asset regulation.

El Salvador defies IMF loan terms and continues to increase its Bitcoin reserves, now totaling 6,173 BTC. Despite international pressure, President Bukele remains committed to Bitcoin as part of the country's economic strategy.

Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a 35-year-old Virginia man, has been sentenced to 30 years and four months in federal prison for financially supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) using cryptocurrency. U.S. prosecutors described his actions as aiding “vile terrorist

MARA Holdings significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings to 47,531 BTC by Q1 2025, worth $4.9 billion. Despite a decrease in mining output, MARA's valuation benefited from Bitcoin’s price surge, positioning it as a major player in the crypto market.

The 22-year-old developer, Jeffy Yu, thought to have committed suicide during a livestream, is confirmed alive. Evidence suggests the suicide was a hoax, sparking speculation in the crypto community.

Texas is advancing a bill to create a state-run Bitcoin reserve, potentially establishing the "Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve." If passed, it would be the first of its kind in the state, led by Governor Greg Abbott's pro-crypto stance. Other U.S. states are also exploring similar initiatives, with Texas positioned to play a leading role in state-level Bitcoin integration.

Arizona's new law allows the state to claim abandoned digital assets after three years, creating a reserve fund. Sponsored by Rep. Weninger, the law signals Arizona's cautious but innovative approach toward embracing digital assets. Governor Hobbs' approval is seen as a positive step by crypto advocates.