New research showed BTC price action on course to copy the 2022 bear market 
while risk-asset inflows showed signs of a bullish turnaround.

Bitcoin 2022 bear market correlation hits 98% as ETFs add $220M

Coinbase is funding a pilot that will deliver $12,000 worth of USDC to 160 
low‑income New Yorkers. Managed by Givedirectly, the program will help 
recipients while studying how the cryptocurrency is spent and exchanged. 
Coinbase Funds ‘Future First’ Universal Income Pilot In New York The Facts 
Coinbase will provide funding for a universal basic income […]

Coinbase Funds Crypto Basic Income Pilot in New York

In this week&#8217;s edition of the weekly recap, Visa partnered with Aquanow for 
regional stablecoin settlement expansion, China reinforced its prohibition on 
crypto, and the UK introduced comprehensive reporting requirements for 
cryptocurrency traders. Visa extends stablecoin settlement across emerging 
markets…

Visa expands stablecoin settlement to CEMEA, China reaffirms crypto ban, UK mandates crypto reporting | Weekly Recap

Strategy CEO Phong Le says Bitcoin would only be sold if the company’s stock 
falls below net asset value and funding options disappear, calling it a 
financial decision.

Strategy will sell Bitcoin as ‘last resort’ if mNAV drops, capital is unavailable: CEO

Sony launches innovative blockchain platform enabling fans to convert social 
media engagement into verifiable onchain influence for Japanese idol groups. 
Sony’s Soneium blockchain platform is revolutionizing fan interaction at the 
IDOL RUNWAY COLLECTION (IRC) 2026 festival by introducing an artificial 
intelligence (AI)-powered app that transforms social media activity into 
measurable fan contributions. The IRC APP, […]

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