The article discusses the significant growth in assets under management (AUM) for Bitcoin and gold ETFs, surpassing $500 billion. Bitcoin ETFs experienced a remarkable increase from $20 billion to $162 billion following their approval in the U.S., while gold ETFs also nearly doubled to $325 billion. The price of Bitcoin rose by 175%, outpacing gold's 66% increase, reflecting heightened investor interest and higher volatility in Bitcoin investments.

Figure Technology Solutions has filed confidential documents with the SEC for an IPO planned for later this year. As a pioneer in real asset-based financing, it has generated over $16 billion in home equity lines of credit using blockchain technology.

Mercari announced on August 5 that its subsidiary, Melcoin, has formed a business partnership with cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck to expand the domestic cryptocurrency market. They plan to enable cryptocurrency trading through the Mercari app by the first half of 2026.

Convano has formulated a "21,000 Bitcoin Financial Supplement Plan" to hold 21,000 BTC by 2027. The plan is divided into three phases, with a total estimated cost of approximately 434 billion yen. The aim is to strengthen the financial foundation.

Bitcoin has rebounded to over $115,000 after a decline that saw over $1 billion in long positions liquidated. Stable institutional inflows signal potential recovery, despite ongoing trader concerns about market risks, with a 49% chance Bitcoin may fall below $100,000 by the end of 2025.

Remixpoint announced that it will purchase a total of 1.5 billion yen worth of cryptoassets in September 2024. As of July 2025, the Bitcoin (BTC) Holdings will exceed 1168 BTC, with a total acquisition amount of over 17.1 billion yen.
Corporate purchases of Bitcoin were pioneered in 2020 by US MicroStrategy (now Strategy). Initially, there were many voices of skepticism, but now more US publicly traded companies are following suit. In Japan, 2024 will be marked by initiatives from Metaplanet.
Remixpoint initially advocated for the purchase of Bitcoin with "surplus funds" exceeding 10 billion yen and aimed to avoid the depreciation of the yen's value through "protection," but in June it mentioned purchasing "over 1000 BTC."

SEC Chair Paul Atkins presented "Project Crypto," aimed at modernizing U.S. securities laws for digital assets, yet it gained little attention amidst a market downturn. Bernstein views it as potentially transformative for tokenizing traditional assets and enticing crypto firms back to the U.S.

A French parliamentary group is drafting a bill to mine Bitcoin using surplus electricity from nuclear power plants, labeling it a safe and profitable solution. This initiative follows similar efforts in other countries and aims to enhance the utility of excess energy.

The forefront of business and finance is drawing attention to "Web3" and "AI."
In the cryptocurrency market, the development of systems where AI autonomously conducts trading and investment is progressing, and its application in various areas such as fraud prevention and taxation is also advancing. Moreover, startups are emerging that are working on the development of decentralized AI based on blockchain to challenge major players such as OpenAI, Google, and China's DeepSeek.
In the world of business and finance, as "Web3" and "AI", which are drawing attention, are about to fully converge, a membership-based community called "N.Avenue" is actively working to aid in accelerating Web3 business.

The cryptocurrency market stabilized following significant fund outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, driven by new tariffs imposed by Trump, causing investor caution. XRP led market gains, but overall sentiment remains unstable amid economic concerns.

The "Kabuki Web3 Project," led by Ichikawa Danshiro, aims to promote traditional Japanese culture globally through NFT and metaverse technologies. Launching in October 2025, it seeks to create immersive, participatory experiences for users while fostering cultural understanding.

MetaPlanet announced the purchase of 463 Bitcoins for approximately 8 billion yen, raising its total holdings to 17,595 BTC. This places the company as the seventh-largest Bitcoin holder globally, closing in on the sixth place. However, their purchasing pace appears to be slowing down.

Whales purchased $300 million of Ethereum, signaling long-term confidence despite a 10% price decline. This contrast suggests that the recent dip may be temporary, amidst broader market uncertainties. Bitcoin shows relative resilience, declining only 4.5%.

The evolution of "from hype to reality" in DePIN and AI shows that true innovation lies in practically and efficiently solving real-world challenges, says Sylvia To of Bullish Capital Management.
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DePIN: Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network
The DePIN project is theoretically an attempt to provide real utility to cryptocurrency (virtual currency). However, there are very few that truly solve real-world problems, have a rational business model that could disrupt existing companies, and are also not easily replicable.

The White House released a 163-page report outlining cryptocurrency policies but did not provide new insights on Bitcoin strategic reserves. The report calls for regulatory action from agencies and highlights ongoing legislative efforts in the crypto space.