Bitplanet Launches Korea’s First Bitcoin Treasury With $40M Allocation
South Korea’s Bitplanet is set to create the country’s first institutional-grade Bitcoin treasury with a $40 million allocation.
Announced at Bitcoin Asia 2025 by Paul Lee of Lobo Ventures, the initiative aims to build a custody and asset management platform positioned for global scale.
Lee highlighted that the treasury move was executed without debt, giving Bitplanet flexibility to grow.
Backed by Asia Strategy Partners, the rebranded SGA will strengthen its BTC-focused corporate treasury model, setting a roadmap for blockchain adoption and future financial innovation.
Ripple’s RLUSD Joins Aave’s Horizon RWA Market
Ripple has expanded RLUSD adoption by integrating it into Aave’s Horizon Real World Asset market on Ethereum.
The move allows RLUSD to be used as collateral while enabling liquidity providers to earn yield. Ripple said RLUSD is central to this institutional-grade platform, highlighting its role in tokenized finance.
With the inclusion, RLUSD joins stablecoins like USDC and GHO, offering firms seamless transfers that meet onchain regulatory standards. The integration strengthens Ripple’s DeFi ambitions while connecting traditional finance with open decentralized markets.
Tron’s Fee-cut Proposal Gains Approval Momentum
A new Tron Improvement Proposal to cut network fees is gaining momentum as the Friday vote nears.
The proposal suggests halving the energy unit price from 210 sun to 100 sun, lowering transaction costs.
Supporters say this could expand accessibility by 45% and boost adoption for stablecoin transfers and smart contracts.
Previous fee cuts in 2024 drove growth, and advocates expect similar results. However, critics warn the change could shift the network from a net burn of TRX to inflation unless activity offsets reduced costs.
MANTRA Launches $25M OM Buyback, Total Commitments Hit $45M
MANTRA has launched a $25 million OM token buyback, marking the first tranche of a $45 million program.
The buyback, executed via MANTRA AG, follows a $20 million investment from Inveniam. CEO John Patrick Mullin said the move shows confidence from partners and boosts OM’s long-term value.
The repurchased tokens will be staked on MANTRA’s mainnet, representing nearly 10% of supply. With OM migrating from Ethereum’s ERC-20 to its own chain, holders are urged to switch before the January 2026 deadline.
Valour Expands With Eight New Crypto ETPs On Sweden’s Stock Market
Valour, a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies Inc., has launched eight new crypto exchange-traded products on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market.
The products, priced in SEK, cover Shiba Inu, Pi, Ondo, Cronos, Mantle, VeChain, Ethena, and Celestia, each with a 1.9% management fee. Investors in the Nordic region can now gain crypto exposure through standard brokerage accounts without holding assets directly.
The launch takes Valour’s lineup to over 85 offerings across Europe. Executives said the move meets growing Nordic demand for simple, transparent crypto investment access.
Google Cloud Previews ‘Universal Ledger’ For Institutional Blockchain Use
Google Cloud is building its own layer-1 blockchain, the Universal Ledger, aimed at financial institutions.
Rich Widmann, head of Web3 strategy, described it as “years of R&D,” with support for Python-based smart contracts and neutral infrastructure. Unlike Stripe’s or Circle’s blockchains, Google aims to attract adoption through its neutrality.
A chart shared by Widmann outlined ambitions for a “planet-scale” network with billions of users. More details will be released in coming months. Google has been active in blockchain since 2018 with Bitcoin and Ethereum integrations.
The Sandbox Cuts Staff By 50%, Pivots To Meme Coin Launchpad
The Sandbox, a leading metaverse platform backed by Animoca Brands, is cutting its global workforce by 50% amid waning metaverse engagement. Affected regions include Argentina, South Korea, and Turkey, while its Lyon office will close.
Co-founders Arthur Madrid and Sébastien Borget are stepping back, with Animoca CEO Robby Yung taking over as CEO.
The company is shifting from metaverse projects to Web3 applications, including launching a meme coin launchpad on Base. SAND, the native token, has plunged 97% since its 2021 peak, now trading at $0.28.
Webull Launches Crypto Trading In Australia With Coinbase Prime
Webull Securities has introduced cryptocurrency trading in Australia, offering access to 240 digital assets through its low-cost platform.
The rollout, powered by Coinbase Prime’s custody, trading, and data infrastructure, marks Webull’s third global crypto market.
With spreads set at 30 basis points, Webull positions itself among Australia’s cheapest trading options.
CEO Rob Talevski said the launch broadens investment opportunities for individuals, SMSFs, and trusts. The platform offers 24/7 support, 40+ charting indicators, and crypto trading via its app, aiming to attract both retail and institutional investors.
Finastra Integrates Circle’s USDC For $5T Cross-border Payments
Finastra, a London-based fintech serving global banks, has integrated Circle’s USDC stablecoin into its payments hub, Global PAYplus, which processes $5 trillion daily in cross-border flows.
The move allows banks to settle transfers in USDC while keeping instructions in fiat, reducing reliance on costly, slow correspondent networks. USDC, with a $69 billion supply, is the world’s second-largest stablecoin.
Finastra said the partnership gives banks faster, cheaper settlement rails while maintaining compliance. Circle called it a step toward modernizing international payments with blockchain infrastructure.
Canary Capital Files For Official Trump Coin ETF
Canary Capital has filed to launch an exchange-traded fund based on Trump Coin, the meme coin tied to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The token peaked at $74.43 in January but now trades near $8.48, down 88.5%. The filing differs from earlier ETF proposals by Tuttle Capital and Rex Shares, as it applies under the ’33 Act, not the ’40 Act.
Analysts note hurdles remain, including a lack of Trump Coin futures trading, making regulatory approval uncertain despite potential investor demand.
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