The IMF reported that El Salvador has not purchased Bitcoin since February 2025, contradicting President Bukele's claims of ongoing purchases. Discrepancies exist regarding Bitcoin reserves, as the IMF emphasizes the need for transparency and regulation in managing the country's cryptocurrency holdings.

The UK is considering selling over £5 billion in confiscated cryptocurrencies, estimated at around ¥1 trillion. Current legal proceedings hinder immediate sales, as victims seek fund returns, while the government explores centralized systems for managing these assets.

This essay summarizes recent developments in major cryptocurrencies, highlighting price movements and market analyses for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana, along with insights on investor trends and institutional actions.

This week's report highlights Bitcoin's volatile trading, nearing 18 million yen, amidst economic indicators and U.S. regulatory developments impacting the crypto market. Analysts note increased retail interest and parallel growth in altcoins.

This week's cryptocurrency news highlighted Bitcoin's record price surge, significant transactions by early investors, and President Trump's signature on the first comprehensive U.S. cryptocurrency regulation law.

The Trump family's associated cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), recently purchased 861 ETH, increasing its total Ethereum holdings to 70,143 ETH. Despite a reduction in stake by DT Marks DeFi, WLFI continues to actively invest in cryptocurrencies.

Block Corp is in the S&P 500 index.
Block, the financial technology company led by Jack Dorsey, is scheduled to join the S&P 500 index on July 23. The company's stock price rose by over 10% in after-hours trading.
Chevron's acquisition of energy production company Hess for $53 billion (approximately 7.9 trillion yen) will result in Hess being excluded from the S&P 500. Instead, Block will be included.
To be included in the S&P 500, a company must meet six key requirements: a market capitalization of over $18 billion (approximately ¥2.7 trillion), a float of more than 10%, and profitability on a GAAP basis for the most recent quarter and the past four quarters.
The stocks of companies adopted in the S&P 500 are passive fans.

The essay discusses the recent IPO application by cryptocurrency exchange Blink, supported by Peter Thiel, indicating a surge of IPOs in the crypto industry. Blink, with significant trading volumes and acquisitions, is vying against major competitors.

Analyst Willy Woo reports a shift toward an Ethereum-led altcoin season, indicating that a bullish market requires capital rotation from Bitcoin to Ethereum. The underlying trend shows sustainable growth and a favorable environment for altcoins.

A recent survey by the Japan Blockchain Association revealed that over 10% of respondents own cryptocurrency, while 87% do not. Tax reform proposals include a lower capital gains tax rate, which could increase investment interest in cryptocurrencies.

This essay discusses the recent rise in the cryptocurrency market, highlighting Bitcoin's record high of over $120,000 following significant legislative advancements in the U.S. It emphasizes the positive market sentiment and forecasts continued growth due to regulatory support.

Removing USDC to take the top spot
On the 17th, the company Blue Chip, which rates stablecoins, announced that it has awarded the highest rating of A to the RLUSD stablecoin issued by Ripple, certifying it as the most reliable stablecoin in the market. The agency began the official rating of RLUSD in January, considering it a new benchmark of reliability in the industry.
One of the main factors for the A rating was that BNY Mellon, the world's largest financial securities custodian, manages the reserves of RLUSD. BNY Mellon holds $56 trillion in assets, providing strong protection for token holders, as emphasized by Blue Chip. It is also worth noting that Circle, which issues USDC, uses BNY Mellon.
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The SEC is considering regulatory exceptions for tokenization of securities to encourage innovation, as highlighted by Chairman Paul Atkins. This follows the recent passage of the GENIUS bill, emphasizing the potential of blockchain and cryptocurrency to transform U.S. financial infrastructure.

The Bulgarian government's sale of 213,500 Bitcoins in 2018 for $3.5 billion is now seen as a significant opportunity loss, as their current value exceeds $25 billion. This case highlights the financial potential of Bitcoin and raises questions about governmental cryptocurrency strategies.

Significantly expand ETH Holdings
On the 18th, Bit Digital, a cryptocurrency mining company listed on the US Nasdaq, announced that it has purchased an additional 19,683 Ethereum (ETH) with a net proceeds of $67.3 million raised from an institutional investor funding round. The company's total Ethereum Holdings now stands at 120,306 ETH, reaching approximately 63 billion yen at current prices.
The company has become one of the largest publicly traded companies in the world in terms of Ethereum Holdings. Following SharpLink Gaming's 353,000 ETH and Bitmine Immersion's 300,657 ETH, the competition among institutional investors for Ethereum accumulation is intensifying.
CEO Sam Tavares said, "Ethereum is the next generation digital

Trump signed the GENIUS Act on the 19th, establishing federal regulations for the $250 billion stablecoin market. The bipartisan bill mandates full backing by USD or similar assets and annual audits for issuers over $50 billion, aiming to solidify U.S. leadership in global finance and cryptocurrency technology.

The Japan Blockchain Association (JBA) demands tax reforms including separate taxation for cryptocurrency transactions and loss carryforward provisions. They highlight the disparity between Japan's high tax rates and other nations, emphasizing the need for a fairer tax structure to support the growth of the crypto industry.

SamZap Media Corporation has expanded its cryptocurrency investment strategy to include six new assets, increasing its investment limit to $250 million. This decision reflects a growing trend in crypto-friendly policies and aims to diversify its portfolio and maximize shareholder value.

Security tokenization company Securitize has partnered with Wormhole to multi-chain Hamilton Lane's tokenized private credit fund, SCOPE, enhancing on-chain functionalities and driving accessibility and liquidity in the RWA market.