Asian food giant DDC Enterprise has partnered with Hong Kong-based Web3 venture firm Animoca Brands to expand its Bitcoin treasury. As part of a non-binding agreement, Animoca will provide up to $100 million in BTC to support DDC’s yield enhancement strategies. Animoca Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Yat Siu, will also join DDC’s newly formed Bitcoin Visionary Council to help shape its crypto initiatives.

DDC previously secured capital commitments of up to $528 million for its Bitcoin strategy and currently holds 368 BTC, valued at $43.3 million as of July 7. This marks a 48.3% increase in BTC yield compared to its mid-June purchase, highlighting the company’s growing focus on digital asset investment.

DDC CEO and Founder, Norma Chu, called the partnership a transformative step, reflecting a shared vision to accelerate Bitcoin’s role as a leading monetary asset. Yat Siu added that the collaboration will enhance blockchain innovation and maximize the value of Bitcoin through strategic cooperation.

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Today, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) hosted a final status conference hearing for the Tornado Cash case, the trial for which begins this Monday, 7/14.

I (virtually) attended the final status conf. for the Tornado Cash case today. (I showed up for the in-person hearing, but it was changed to a virtual one.)

Here’s what I learned from the final convo btw the judge, the prosecution, & the defense before trial starts on Monday: pic.twitter.com/iiqBWK7NFq

— Frank Corva (@frankcorva) July 11, 2025

The hearing was held virtually, and attendees included Judge Katherine Polk Failla (the judge presiding over the trial), Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, and members of…

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The Smarter Web Company (AQUIS: SWC | OTCQB: TSWCF) announced it has purchased an additional 275 Bitcoin for £21.88 million as part of its ongoing treasury strategy under “The 10 Year Plan.” This brings the company’s total holdings to 1,275 Bitcoin, valued at over £100 million.

The average price of this latest purchase was £79,563 per Bitcoin, increasing the firm’s overall average cost to £78,516 per BTC. The company reports a 31,263% year-to-date BTC yield on its treasury and a 30 day yield of 497%.

“Since 2023 The Smarter Web Company has adopted a policy of accepting payment in Bitcoin,” the company stated. “The Company believes that Bitcoin forms a core…

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Just 19 days ago, Bitcoin was trading around $98,000. Today, it shattered expectations by hitting a new all time high of $118,820, underscoring the accelerating shift toward viewing Bitcoin as both a store of value and a strategic asset.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) broke its ETF records last night by surpassing $80 billion in assets under management, doing so in just 374 days. That’s nearly five times faster than the previous record held by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which took 1,814 days to reach the same mark.

As of today, IBIT sits at $83 billion and holds over 706,000 BTC, making it the 21st largest ETF in the US market. Two days ago, IBIT also…

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Bitcoin’s rapid surge this week has helped BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) hit a major milestone. IBIT became the fastest exchange-traded fund to reach $80 billion in assets under management, doing so in just 374 days. It beat the previous record held by the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, which took 1,814 days, according to Bloomberg.

Total assets in all spot bitcoin ETFs crossed $140 billion for the first time, with $1.18 billion in inflows recorded on Thursday alone — the second-highest daily total since their January 2024 debut. Bitcoin’s price briefly hit $112,152 on Tuesday and climbed past $118,000 by Friday, fueled by growing optimism around U.S. monetary policy.

Analysts credit the rally to rising institutional demand and easier access through ETFs. Companies are increasingly adding bitcoin to their asset strategies, signaling a broader shift toward crypto adoption. The combination of price momentum and mainstream support is pushing bitcoin to new all-time highs.

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