The Web3 hub "Centrum" in Shibuya closed its doors after two years, highlighted by a closing party reflecting on its contributions to blockchain development. Plans for a new collaborative space for developers and creators are underway.

Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a division for purchasing property exclusively with cryptocurrency, aiming to cater to privacy-focused high-end clients. CEO Aaron Kirman predicts that over a third of U.S. real estate transactions could use digital currencies in five years.

Several major altcoins, including SOL and XRP, experienced significant declines, suggesting a temporary halt in the altcoin season. Ethereum remains a popular blockchain among institutional investors, with projections of reaching $15,000 by year-end.

A buyer spent over $4.3 million on rare CryptoPunks NFTs, contributing to a 66% increase in the overall NFT market cap, now reaching $6 billion. Despite recent gains, the sector still lags behind its 2021-2022 peak.

Recent claims suggest that publicly traded companies are buying altcoins for stock price gains, following models like Michael Saylor's. However, skepticism arises about the long-term viability of this strategy for altcoins, as experts warn of its speculative nature and potential risks to shareholders.

The Ethereum spot ETF in the U.S. has attracted approximately $8.7 billion in net inflows since its July 2024 debut, amid rising interest and optimism following regulatory clarifications. Recent fund inflows indicate significant investor activity coinciding with Ethereum's price surge.

Bitcoin rebounded to over $117,000 after dipping below $115,000 due to a large offloading of 80,000 BTC by Galaxy, linked to inheritance planning. Analysts suggest a potential local bottom has been reached, anticipating further price increases.

OSL Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange, has raised $300 million through a stock sale to develop payment services and stablecoin offerings ahead of new regulations allowing stablecoin issuance in August.

Metaplanet announced the establishment of a new holding company, Metaplanet Holdings Inc., in Florida to enhance its Bitcoin treasury business. This reorganization follows the creation of Metaplanet Treasury Corporation and is aimed at streamlining international operations and oversight.

The essay evaluates Bitcoin's market strength through six technical analysis methods, resulting in an average score of 2.8, with mixed signals making the direction unclear. Further minor adjustments before a definitive trend shift may occur.

Bitcoin whales have placed a massive bullish bet of $23.7 million, targeting a price of $200,000 by year-end using a complex options strategy. Despite recent price stagnation, their confidence in long-term growth remains strong.

Elon Musk's xAI partners with regulated prediction market Kalshi to enhance the analysis capabilities of its chatbot Grok, enabling users to bet on events like Federal Reserve decisions. This partnership follows a prior agreement with Polymarket, expanding Grok's presence in multiple prediction markets.

Strategy Inc. has expanded its preferred stock issuance to $2 billion to secure funding for Bitcoin purchases. Initially set at $500 million, the stock, named STRC, will be priced at around $90 per share with a 9% dividend rate, aimed at generating additional capital.

MoreMarkets has launched the "XRP Earn Account," allowing individual investors to access yield strategies previously reserved for institutions. This product enables XRP holders to earn yields while maintaining self-custody, addressing the lack of staking infrastructure in the XRP ecosystem.

JPモルガンの報告によると、デジタル資産への資金流入が年初来で600億ドルに達し、規制の明確化が後押しとなっているとされる。アルトコインへの需要も高まり、特にイーサリアムが注目されている。

日本初のデジタルバンクを標榜する「みんなの銀行」は、日本最大規模の地域金融グループ「ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ（FFG）」のイノベーティブな姿勢と取り組みを象徴する存在だ。最近では、三菱UFJフィナンシャル・グループ（MUFG）が新たに構築するデジタルバンクの基幹システムに、みんなの銀行のフルクラウド型銀行システムが採用され、話題を呼んだ。
FFGはその名のとおり九州を基盤としているが、みんなの銀行のユーザーは首都圏を中心に全国に広がり、ユーザーの約70％はデジタルネイティブ世代が占めている。
〈記者発表資料より〉みんなの銀行は7月4日、第二創業期として「みんなの銀行 2.0」と名