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Старший заместитель управляющего Банка Кореи Рю Сан-дай (Ryoo Sang-dai) заявил, что стейблкоины, привязанные к корейским вонам, должны появляться на рынке через регулируемые коммерческие банки.

The US Federal Reserve has announced a significant change that affects crypto positively in its examination framework for banks by removing “reputational risk” from its supervisory guidelines.

This update, detailed in a release on Monday, is intended to make bank assessments more transparent by focusing on concrete financial risks rather than subjective or image-based concerns.

The revision is seen as a potential step forward for crypto asset firms, which have frequently reported being denied access to banking services due to perceived reputational concerns.

According to the Federal Reserve, this policy update is aimed at reinforcing the quantitative and qualitative aspects of how banks manage risk, without undermining the central bank’s expectations for safety, soundness, or regulatory compliance.

The board clarified that while reputational risk will no longer be part of formal supervision criteria, banks are still free to consider it within their internal risk frameworks.

Implications for Crypto and the End of ‘Debanking’?

The elimination of reputational risk from federal bank supervision comes after growing pressure from lawmakers and industry participants who argue that digital asset firms have been unfairly excluded from essential financial services.

The crypto industry has long faced hurdles in establishing reliable banking relationships, particularly after the 2022 collapse of FTX, which led to heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Many in the industry cited instances where banks severed ties with crypto businesses under the justification of reputational risk, a process sometimes referred to as “debanking.”

The situation intensified amid claims of coordinated efforts by US regulators to discourage banking relationships with crypto firms, a scenario dubbed “Operation Chokepoint 2.0” by Castle Island Ventures co-founder Nic Carter.

The term draws from a similar initiative a decade ago, where regulators allegedly pressured banks to cut off services to legally operating but politically sensitive sectors.

The Federal Reserve’s latest move aligns with recent actions by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), both of which have also taken steps to remove reputational risk considerations from their oversight procedures.

Legislative Support and Industry Response

The decision by the Federal Reserve has been welcomed by key political figures, including Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, a vocal supporter of digital assets.

In a recent post on X, Lummis called the policy change “a win,” but emphasized that further work is needed to create a stable and fair banking environment for all industries, including crypto.

In February, I exposed the Fed’s aggressive reputation risk policies that assassinated American bitcoin & digital asset businesses. Today, the Fed announced it will scrap reputation risk as a factor in its bank supervision. This is a win, but there is still more work to be done. https://t.co/AOZSr0IFcp pic.twitter.com/1FtsIcNJsI

— Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) June 23, 2025

The policy shift also follows a bill introduced in March by Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott aimed at codifying the exclusion of reputational risk from bank examinations.

While this change doesn’t automatically open the doors for crypto firms to access banking services, it signals a shift in tone that could lead to greater financial inclusion for digital asset companies.

If implemented consistently, this revision could also encourage banks to re-evaluate previously halted partnerships and explore new service models that incorporate blockchain and digital asset technologies in a compliant and structured manner.

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Агентство по финансовым услугам Японии (FSA) предложило классифицировать криптовалюты как финансовые продукты, в соответствии с Законом о финансовых инструментах и биржах (FIEA).

Компания ProCap BTC, основанная Энтони Помплиано (Anthony Pompliano), осуществила свою первую покупку 3724 биткоинов по средней цене $103 785 за монету. Общая сумма вложений составила около $384 млн.

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has proposed a reform that could pave the way for crypto-based investment products and significantly lower the capital gains tax on digital assets in the country.

FSA Proposes Crypto Assets Reclassification

On Tuesday, local news outlet CoinPost reported that Japan’s Financial Services Agency announced it is considering reclassifying crypto assets as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA) and establishing a working group on digital asset systems.

In a document titled “Review of the Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies (Virtual Currencies),” the FSA proposed transitioning crypto assets, which are regulated under the Payment Services Act, into the FIEA’s framework.

This transition would formally categorize cryptocurrencies as “financial instruments” and address the current limits of digital assets in Japan. The proposal is scheduled to be discussed at the FSA’s General Council meeting on Wednesday, June 25.

Notably, the reform would lead to a change from the current progressive tax system, where digital asset gains can be taxed at up to 55%, to a system like the one used for stocks, with a flat 20% tax on crypto income.

Moreover, it would improve access for institutional and general investors through the domestic approval of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and other investment products, as well as strengthening investor protection under the FIEA.

Japan’s regulators have been cautious toward digital asset-based ETFs, with the FSA previously expressing reservations about the investment product, despite the success of US spot ETFs.

Earlier this year, Japan’s Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Justice Junichi Kanda discussed with JAN3’s founder, Samson Mow, the “government’s current initiatives to enable Japanese Bitcoin ETFs and reduce taxes on Bitcoin.”

Japan’s Regulatory Landscape

According to the report, Japan’s regulatory change is reportedly influenced by the “proactive stance (…) taken by the Trump administration (…) and other U.S. government agencies such as Texas,” which recently became the first US state to create a publicly funded BTC reserve.

This move is positioned as part of the government’s strategy to realize an investment-oriented nation, aiming to simultaneously create new value using digital assets and expand asset formation opportunities for the public through the comprehensive development of the Web3 and cryptocurrency fields.

As reported by Bitcoinist, Japanese authorities have been working on reviewing their regulatory system for nearly a year, developing new policies to offer customer fund safety, while establishing a more reliable industry.

In April, the FSA sought the public’s feedback on its framework draft, suggesting digital assets be divided into distinct categories to facilitate regulation and find a balance between user protection and promoting innovation.

The proposed framework reviewed multiple aspects of financial regulations, including business regulations, disclosing and providing information, and insider trading measures.  Its key proposal separated crypto assets into two categories to apply distinctly different regulatory approaches to each of these categories, depending on the assets’ nature.

The FSA has emphasized that developing a “well-balanced environment that protects users and promotes innovation” is required for the crypto industry’s expansion.

Как сообщает издание Wall Street Journal (WSJ), администрация президента США Дональда Трампа готовит указ, направленный на защиту американского бизнеса от отказа в предоставлении банковских услуг по политическим или отраслевым мотивам.

Согласно данным аналитической платформы Chainalysis, по состоянию на июнь 2025 года участники российского крипторынка увеличили вложения в цифровые активы до $25,4 млрд, что эквивалентно 2,3 трлн рублей.

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hold above the psychologically important $100,000 price level, a “true paradigm shift” is emerging among investors. Notably, exchange deposit activity is declining, signalling growing confidence in BTC as a reliable store of value.

Bitcoin Deposit Address Activity Plunges To Historic Lows

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post by on-chain contributor Darkfost, there has been a noticeable shift in the number of BTC wallet addresses depositing to exchanges since the 2021 bull cycle.

The analyst shared the following chart to support their analysis. It shows a steady increase in the number of addresses depositing BTC on exchanges between 2015 and 2021, peaking at an annual average of approximately 180,000.

However, this trend has sharply reversed since then and has shown no signs of recovery. Notably, the 10-year average for the number of addresses depositing BTC to exchanges currently sits around 90,000.

Shorter-term metrics reinforce this decline. The 30-day moving average (MA) is hovering around 48,000, while the daily figure has dropped to just 37,000. This drastic behavioral shift among investors can be attributed to two key factors.

First, the emergence of BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has redirected a significant portion of demand away from spot exchanges. ETFs allow exposure to Bitcoin’s price performance without the complexity or risk of self-custody.

Second, retail participation has been relatively subdued in the current market cycle, naturally reducing the number of active deposit addresses.The analyst noted:

More investors, and now even companies, are adopting a long-term vision for BTC, choosing to hold it as savings or treasury reserves rather than actively trading it.

Is BTC Preparing For A New High?

As the number of addresses depositing BTC to exchanges continues to decline, several indicators point toward the potential for a new all-time high (ATH). Recent analysis by crypto analyst CryptoGoos suggests that short-term sellers are “getting exhausted,” implying that selling pressure may ease soon.

Similarly, the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart – a long-term valuation model used to identify overvaluation and undervaluation zones – recently flashed a “buy” signal. Although, the wider market demand remains weak.

Macroeconomic conditions are also turning favorable. An increase in the global M2 money supply is expected to benefit risk-on assets like Bitcoin. Some experts now predict BTC could rise as high as $150,000 as liquidity expands.

That said, not all signs are bullish. Miner-to-exchange transfers have recently spiked to historic highs, potentially signalling increased selling pressure from BTC miners. At press time, BTC is trading at $105,141, up 2.6% in the past 24 hours.

A steady drumbeat of policy updates and big-money moves has kept Bitcoin in the headlines this month. According to keynotes delivered at BTC Prague 2025, the cryptocurrency’s path is now being drawn in decades—rather than days.

Geopolitical And Regulatory Push

Based on reports from Strategy’s executive offices, US regulators have taken a friendlier turn since July 2024. New cabinet roles now include digital asset advisers. The SEC, OCC, and Federal Reserve have each signaled that Bitcoin plays a role in modern finance. Congress has also weighed the Bitcoin Act and Clarity Act, and those talks are still underway.

Institutions Pile In With Billions

According to recent filings, more than $150 billion of fresh capital has flowed into crypto holdings. Institutional wallets now hold around 1.4 million BTC. Public companies in the “Bitcoin 100” club include US President’s Donald Trump Media, GameStop, SmarterWeb, and Metaplanet. ETF approvals have added 10 new ways for both small investors and big firms to buy Bitcoin.

Long-Term Forecast Anchored In Math

Now, here’s the most interesting part: Michael Saylor outlined a 21-year outlook that ties BTC value to global money trends instead of quick trades. He set a target of $21 million per coin by 2046.

By that time, owning 4.8 Bitcoin could turn someone into a centaillionaire, based on simple math. Saylor pointed out a 56% annual return over the last five years. He compared that to a 13% cost of capital for many firms.

DCA Strategies Vs. Traditional Holding

Based on reports from Strategy’s research team, a $2 million dollar-cost averaging plan in Bitcoin would have grown to $40 million. The same $2 million parked in the S&P500 would be worth about $6 million today.

Add in smart borrowing through equity issuance, Saylor said, and the upside climbs to $760 million—if markets cooperate.

Volatility, he noted, is part of Bitcoin’s early life cycle. Companies should lock in low-rate funding and plan for price swings. Markets can move fast, and falling values often trigger margin calls.

The coming months will test whether policy stays warm and big investors keep their faith. For now, Bitcoin’s story is shifting toward a multi-decade saga of adoption, regulation, and big bets.

Will It Happen?

Investors will be watching each Fed statement and corporate balance sheet near as much as they watch price charts. They may take the proverbial grain of salt on Saylor’s $21 million per Bitcoin by 2046.

But many say the real story isn’t the $21 million figure itself. It’s the steady march of new rules and big names piling into Bitcoin that could shape its future far more than any single price forecast.

Investors will be tuning in to every policy update and balance-sheet reveal, looking for signs that this decades-long experiment can keep gaining ground.

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