🚀 This Week’s Must-Know Crypto Updates!
Focusing on key developments impacting emerging markets and the global south, here are the top stories you need to know this week 👇
🇵🇰 Pakistan Plans to Legalize Crypto to Attract Foreign Investment
Pakistan is moving toward full crypto legalization to boost foreign investment and improve its global fintech standing. Will this set a new precedent in South Asia?
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🇯🇵 XRP for Real Estate? A Japanese Company Says Yes!
A leading Japanese real estate firm has begun accepting XRP for property transactions. Is this a signal of XRP’s growing utility in traditional finance?
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🇷🇺 Russian Central Bank Governor Calls for Nationwide Crypto Ban
Despite growing interest in digital assets, Russia’s central bank is pushing hard for an outright ban on cryptocurrencies. Could this stall crypto innovation in the region?
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🇰🇷 South Korean Regulators Clash Over Bitcoin Reserve Strategy
Tensions rise in South Korea as financial regulators and ministries disagree on whether to hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Could this create policy fragmentation?
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🇺🇸 Fidelity Files for On-Chain US Treasury Fund
Fidelity is taking tokenized RWA to the next level with its new filing for a blockchain-based U.S. Treasury fund, boosting institutional interest in on-chain finance.
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🌍 IMF Recognizes Bitcoin and Crypto, Sparks Debate
The IMF has officially acknowledged Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as part of the evolving financial system—triggering both optimism and pushback globally.
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🇰🇷 Hashed Pushes for Stablecoin Framework in South Korea
Web3 venture firm Hashed is advocating for clearer regulation to support the growth of KRW-based stablecoins. Could this lay the foundation for Asia’s next stablecoin hub?
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🇯🇵 Metaplanet Buys $12.6M in Bitcoin After Adding Eric Trump to Board
Japanese firm Metaplanet doubled down on Bitcoin with a $12.6M buy following the surprising addition of Eric Trump to its advisory board. Strategic play or PR stunt?
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🇺🇸 SEC Officials Double Down on Regulatory Urgency
Top SEC officials emphasize the need for robust regulations to prevent market manipulation and protect consumers as crypto adoption rises.
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🇷🇺 Sanctioned Russian Exchange Garantex Relaunches Under New Name
Despite sanctions, Russian crypto exchange Garantex is back with a new platform. What does this mean for enforcement and financial resilience in sanctioned economies?
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📊 Crypto Market Insights
📉 Short-Term Holders Face $7B in Losses – Despite massive realized losses, Bitcoin remains within bull market bounds. Capitulation or opportunity?
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📈 BlackRock BUIDL Nears $1.5B AUM – Institutional focus intensifies as BlackRock leads and Fidelity joins the tokenized RWA race.
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📊 Market Outlook by Lorenzo:
- 🟡 Crypto markets show signs of recovery—caution still advised.
- 🔗 Real World Assets (RWA) are gaining serious momentum, led by institutions.
- 🛡️ Privacy-focused blockchain solutions continue to emerge across 2025.
- 🌍 Global adoption expands, though the EU maintains a more adversarial stance.
- 🎮 Attention shifts from memecoins to real utility: RWA, DeFi, and Web3 Gaming.
🚀 Overall Sentiment:
The market is moving from speculation to substance. Institutional players are doubling down, and global narratives are shifting toward privacy, tokenization, and real-world utility. Builders and believers are in the best position to thrive.
📝 Edited by: Shaun (The Cult Sage), Mokeira E
🔍 Researched by: Lorenzo
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