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Pakistan and El Salvador have initiated a diplomatic alliance that puts crypto 
first. It’s the latest in a global shift to improving crypto regulation and 
adoption. Crypto is the ultimate winner here, and that includes the best 
crypto presales. On July 16, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele met with 
Bilal bin Saqib, Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC) CEO and Minister of State for 
Crypto and Blockchain. Among the topics discussed were Bitcoin mining and 
energy resources, strategic Bitcoin reserves, and $BTC education. The result, 
as reported by Business Recorder, was the signing of a Letter of Intent to 
establish a formal framework of collaboration between El Salvador’s Bitcoin 
Office and the PCC. Leading the Bitcoin Charge Why is this meeting making 
headlines? Well, in 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to 
adopt Bitcoin as a legal currency. Government policy also includes buying $BTC 
and, as of end-2024, it had amassed more than 5.9K Bitcoins. In other words, 
El Salvador is very crypto-friendly, and it was the first to set a trend that 
many governments, including Pakistan and the US, are finally beginning to 
follow. Pakistan, for its part, has been making definitive moves towards 
digital asset adoption. This strategic move is set to strengthen Pakistan’s 
already-growing crypto market. “The country ranks among the top in global 
crypto adoption, with an estimated $300B in annual crypto transactions and 25M 
active crypto users,” according to Pakistan’s Finance Ministry. Pakistan sits 
at the number nine spot in Chainanalysis’ 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index, 
out of 151 nations. So far, 2025 has proven to be a busy year for Pakistan’s 
crypto strategy. In early May, it appointed Saqib to head the newly formed 
PCC. Around the same time, it also announced a national initiative to power 
Bitcoin mining and AI data centers by allocating 2 gigawatts of electricity. 
That was in addition to launching its first government-backed Strategic 
Bitcoin Reserve, signaling long-term crypto commitment and aiming to attract 
global investment. Also in May, the government established the Pakistan 
Digital Assets Authority (PDAA). It’s the PCC’s CEO, however, who’s actively 
taking the lead in making Pakistan the crypto capital of South Asia. Saqib’s 
responsibilities include driving efforts to regulate crypto under FATF 
guidelines, launching national $BTC mining, integrating blockchain across 
sectors, licensing Virtual Asset Service Providers, and growing Pakistan’s 
Web3 ecosystem. “Pakistan is done sitting on the sidelines. We want to have 
regulatory clarity. We need to have a legal framework that is pro-business,” 
Saqib told Bloomberg earlier this year. “We need institutional adoption. We 
want banks, we want other enterprises to integrate with blockchain and not 
fight it. We want Pakistan to be a leader in blockchain-powered finance, and 
we want to attract international investment.” Crypto Boost To Benefit Presales 
Wider global adoption of crypto is great for the market. Case in point is the 
$BTC price, which hit an ATH last week, peaking at $123K just three days ago. 
It’s not just Bitcoin and little brother Ethereum that are reaping the rewards 
of widespread adoption. While institutional investors generally favor those 
two, smaller-cap altcoins have become the go-to for retail investors, 
according to a recent Wintermute report. With altcoin season about to hit, 
this segment is one to watch. That goes for the best presale altcoins too. 
Early-bird investment means buying in at a low cost, with potentially 
explosive gains down the line. Here’s a quick look at three in particular 
worth considering. 1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Unleashes the Power of Bitcoin 
With an L2 When it comes to blockchain security, nothing beats Bitcoin’s. But 
high transaction fees and a lack of scalability are issues that put many 
traders off. That’s where Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) steps up to the plate. It is 
introducing an innovative Bitcoin Layer-2 (L2) ecosystem that eradicates 
Bitcoin’s unpleasantries. Integrating the Solana Virtual Machine, $HYPER 
brings lower transaction costs and sub-second execution to the equation. That 
alone deserves a round of applause. But hold that thought, because it also 
introduces cross-chain compatibility, opening the door to meme coins, dApps, 
and DeFi. Three cheers all round. By the way, we took a look at $HYPER’s 
tokenomics and we liked what we saw. Of the total token supply of 21B, 30% is 
allocated to product development. That’s good, because this project will need 
to evolve if it wants to make good on its promise of scalability. Investor 
interest in this presale has also been strong, with $3.16M+ already raised. No 
doubt the concept of a Bitcoin L2 is driving that interest, but high staking 
rewards definitely sweeten the deal. Right now, you can buy $HYPER for $0.0123 
– and stake it for 285% APY. Impressive, no? Discover how to purchase and 
stake your $HYPER in our guide to buying Bitcoin Hyper. Don’t wait too long, 
though. Presale prices go up in stages, and the $HYPER price will increase 
tomorrow. 2. Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Backing Global Crypto Wallet Market 
Domination With both institutional and retail investment in crypto booming, 
that means good news for the crypto wallet market, too. It’s already a very 
lucrative segment, and one that’s set for exponential growth as crypto becomes 
more widely adopted. That puts the Best Wallet Token ($BEST) in an excellent 
position. That’s because it’s the presale token driving the Best Wallet app’s 
mission to dominate 40% of the global crypto wallet market by the end of next 
year. Best Wallet stands an excellent chance of making good on its goal. As a 
leading crypto wallet, it’s a no-KYC, non-custodial, multi-chain, and multi- 
currency hot wallet designed for crypto newbies and pros alike. And now $BEST 
is powering additional features and benefits for holders. Holding $BEST means 
lower transaction costs and higher staking rewards. You also enjoy governance 
rights, meaning you can have your say in the project’s direction and future 
features. What’s more, you can also buy the top presale tokens directly from 
the Best Wallet app. That, by the way, is an industry first. With $13.96M+ 
already in the $BEST kitty, this presale is going strong. Find out how to buy 
$BEST today for $0.025345 – and stake it for 98% APY rewards – by checking out 
our guide to buying Best Wallet Token. 3. Lightchain AI ($LCAI) – A Fusion of 
Blockchain and AI for Next-Gen Apps. Lightchain AI (LCAI) is the token behind 
a decentralized system that will fuse blockchain and AI to power next-gen 
apps. At its core is the AI Virtual Machine (AIVM), which is designed for AI 
task execution, and a Proof of Intelligence mechanism that incentivizes 
valuable computing work. By tackling key issues like scalability, trust, and 
data privacy, Lightchain AI will deliver a fair and secure environment for 
both users and developers, using blockchain transparency and AI strength to 
support dApps that solve real-world problems. The presale has already raised 
$21.77M+, and Stage 15 of the $LCAI presale was recently completed. The 
project has now launched a final Bonus Round ahead of its mainnet launch. That 
means one last chance to buy $LCA at the fixed presale price of $0.007125. 
&#8216;Tis the Season To Be Jolly Bullish sentiment abounds as more governments and 
institutions warm towards crypto. And that’s not only good for the crypto OGs 
– presale tokens are also coming along for the ride. However, whether $HYPER, 
$BEST, or $LCAI – or any crypto for that matter – has caught your attention, 
please be sure to always DYOR first. Knowledge is your best investment 
strategy to help lower your risk.

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Hedera Hashgraph token jumped and crossed an important resistance level after 
the launch of the first staking exchange-traded fund. Hedera (HBAR) jumped to 
a high of $0.2500, its highest level since March 7, up by nearly 100% from its 
lowest…

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Windtree Therapeutics (WINT), a biotech company dedicated to developing 
therapies for critical health conditions, has announced a significant 
partnership with Build and Build Corporation. The two companies revealed a 
$200 million securities purchase agreement aimed at establishing a Binance 
Coin (BNB) treasury. First NASDAQ-Listed Company Offering Direct BNB Exposure 
Under the terms of this agreement, Windtree has the potential to secure an 
additional $140 million in gross proceeds through future subscriptions, which 
would bring total subscriptions to $200 million. The funds—expected to come in 
the form of cash, shares of Osprey BNB Chain Trust, and BNB tokens—will 
primarily be utilized to implement a BNB crypto treasury strategy. Related 
Reading: ‘Crypto Week’ Takes A Hit: US House Fails To Advance Key Acts This, 
according to the firm’s official announcement, positions Windtree as a pioneer 
in the BNB digital asset space, aiming to be the first NASDAQ-listed company 
to provide direct exposure to the BNB token, which currently ranks as the 
fifth-largest blockchain by market capitalization. The initiative reportedly 
addresses a pressing need for both retail and institutional investors seeking 
regulated access to the Binance ecosystem, one of the leading ecosystems in 
the digital asset industry. The Most Liquid Crypto Exchange Token? The firm 
also praised the Binance ecosystem, anchored by one of the world’s largest 
cryptocurrency exchanges. Windtree also considered the growing metrics of the 
token, noting that BNB boasts average daily trading volumes exceeding $2 
billion, making it the largest and most liquid crypto exchange token globally. 
Patrick Horsman, CFA and Director of Build &amp; Build Corp, expressed enthusiasm 
about the partnership, stating: We are thrilled to propose a groundbreaking 
BNB strategy to the US market. This innovative solution will offer investors 
targeted exposure to Binance and BNB, addressing what we believe to be a 
critical gap in the US investment landscape. Related Reading: Citigroup CEO 
Confirms Interest In Issuing A Proprietary Stablecoin—Reuters The Binance 
Smart Chain supports swift, low-cost transactions and fosters a thriving 
decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem that includes thousands of 
decentralized applications (dApps) and millions of users. With a dominant 
market share in Asia, Windtree asserts that Binance and its ecosystem are 
poised for significant growth in both global and US markets. Jed Latkin, Chief 
Executive Officer of Windtree, emphasized the importance of this transaction, 
noting: Today marks a pivotal moment for Windtree. This transaction secures up 
to $200 million from institutional investors, offering our shareholders a 
unique opportunity to gain exposure to a BNB-focused crypto treasury strategy. 
At the time of writing, Binance Coin is trading at $717, having registered 
significant gains of 9% and 10% over the past fourteen days and one month, 
respectively. Despite this recovery, the token is still trading 8.6% below its 
record price of $788, which was reached during last December’s rally. Featured 
image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

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