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Sony and Startale launch USDSC, an institutional dollar stablecoin for Soneium as the core of the new Web3 ecosystem.

European banks establish Qivalis and plan a regulated euro stablecoin as an alternative to US dollar tokens.

The crypto exchange Kraken has announced the acquisition of the Swiss tokenization company Backed Finance.

The Vanguard Group announced that customers can now trade ETFs and mutual funds that hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana.

What has happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

North Korea’s Lazarus hacker group is suspected of stealing around 30.4 million USD from the South Korean exchange Upbit.

The South Korean internet giant Naver intends to acquire Upbit, the operator of the country’s leading crypto exchange, for 10.3 billion USD.

Texas invests 5 million USD in a Bitcoin ETF as a first step toward a state crypto reserve and begins operational implementation.

What has happened this week in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Current events and background reports in our weekly review.

MSCI considers excluding crypto-heavy companies from indices – with potential billions in outflows for firms like MicroStrategy.

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign fund boosts Bitcoin investment significantly – just before the crash. A strategic bet despite high volatility.

Bitwise launches first spot XRP ETF on the NYSE, giving investors regulated access to the cryptocurrency XRP.

New Hampshire issues its first USD 100 million bond fully backed by Bitcoin – a milestone for crypto financing.

Kraken secures USD 800 million and reaches a USD 20 billion valuation; Citadel invests strategically and strengthens its market position.

El Salvador invests over USD 100 million in Bitcoin, strengthening its state reserves despite the market downturn.

Grayscale is planning a Dogecoin ETF, while VanEck is launching a Solana fund and expanding access to altcoin ETFs.