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Southeast Asia Crypto Funding Reaches $680 Million as Investors Favor Established Firms
Southeast Asia’s blockchain investment has rebounded to $680 million in 2026, led by crypto financial services. Funding remains concentrated in Singapore and a small number of more established companies.
IMF says El Salvador used no public funds for 1,540-Bitcoin accumulation
The IMF says El Salvador used no public resources to accumulate 1,540 Bitcoin since its first review, contrasting with the government’s “one Bitcoin a day” messaging under President Nayib Bukele.
IMF Says El Salvador’s Bitcoin Holdings Came From Private Donors
The IMF says El Salvador apparently received bitcoin from private donors instead of using public funds. Bitcoin Magazine reported that no details were provided on the donors, amounts, or timing of the transfers.
Japan’s 4% Bond Yield Spike Raises Funding Risks for Corporate Bitcoin Buying
Japan’s bond yield rise to 4% raises the cost threshold for future BitBond issuance, challenging debt-funded corporate Bitcoin buying. Existing fixed-rate debt keeps its original terms, according to CryptoSlate.
IMF Revises View on Funding Behind El Salvador’s Bitcoin Growth
The IMF now attributes growth in El Salvador’s Bitcoin holdings to donations, reversing its assessment from a year ago that the reserve total was unchanged and coins were merely moved between government wallets.
Bitcoin ETFs post biggest inflow day since January at $731 million
Bitcoin ETFs attracted $731 million on Thursday, their largest daily inflow since January. Every fund rose almost 6%, while combined net assets topped $103 billion for the first time. BlackRock’s IBIT took well over half of the inflows.
IMF Says El Salvador’s Post-Review Bitcoin Purchases Used No Public Funds
The IMF said El Salvador’s Bitcoin accumulated since June 2025 came from private donations, not public funds. The clarification follows questions about the country’s reported $100 million Bitcoin acquisition.
Sony Rejects $508 Million Tariff Refund Claim From PS5 Buyers
Sony has rejected a $508 million tariff refund claim from PS5 buyers as “illogical,” Decrypt reports. The dispute follows a second PlayStation price increase in March, five weeks after the tariffs were struck down.
TrueUSD defendant given days to disclose source of legal funding in $456 million case
A TrueUSD defendant in a $456 million court case must submit an affidavit identifying sources of legal funding within days. Any sanctions would require a separate application from Techteryx.
Ukraine Busts Kyiv Crypto Drainer Ring Moving Up to $1M Monthly
Ukraine reportedly dismantled a Kyiv crypto-drainer ring that used fake Telegram investment ads to direct EU victims to a lookalike exchange. The operation allegedly emptied wallets and moved up to $1 million monthly.
Capital B Secures €7.6 Million From Adam Back for Another Bitcoin Purchase
French company Capital B raised €7.6 million from Adam Back to fund another bitcoin purchase, following a bitcoin fundraiser conducted by the company last month, Bitcoin Magazine reported.