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Malaysia Proposes Fast-Track Crypto Asset Listings With Tight Custody Rules
On July 1, SC Malaysia released a consultation paper proposing a rule that allows digital asset exchanges to list certain crypto assets without prior approval.
To qualify, an asset must have traded for at least one year on a FATF-compliant platform and must provide a publicly available security audit. Under the proposed system, the exchange would take full responsibility for the listing decision.
According to SC Malaysia, the change is designed to reduce listing delays while holding exchanges accountable.
High-Risk Tokens Under Review: Privacy Coins and Memecoins
The regulator requested feedback on whether certain high-risk assets should be included in the fast-track listing process. These include privacy coins such as Monero (XMR), priced at $262.02 on July 1.
SC Malaysia cited transparency concerns, stating such assets could increase risks linked to money laundering and terrorism financing.
The paper also highlights memecoins, known for following online trends, and tokens with low market demand, such as early-stage utility tokens. The regulator is assessing whether these types pose risks too high for inclusion.
Stricter Crypto Custody Rules for Exchanges
SC Malaysia also proposed new rules for how digital asset exchanges handle user funds. Exchanges must separate customer assets from company assets and identify a Malaysia-based senior officer to oversee wallet management.
They must also implement internal policies to reduce risks tied to misused or lost funds. Exchanges that hold assets would need to register as a digital asset custodian or work with an SC-approved custodian.
“This would relate to mitigating the risk of loss or misuse of customers’ assets and facilitating movement of digital assets,”
SC Malaysia stated.
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Circle’s Trust Bank Charter Bid Marks a Turning Point for Regulated Stablecoins
Circle’s application for a national trust bank charter with the OCC, following its June 2025 IPO, marks a pivotal move for both USDC and the broader crypto market.
OCC supervision would place Circle under direct federal oversight, aligning USDC with traditional banking standards and enhancing its credibility in the eyes of institutional players.
This step also reinforces transparency—particularly as the GENIUS Act mandates monthly reserve disclosures—while Circle’s decision to self-custody reserves adds operational efficiency and regulatory alignment.
The charter unlocks new capabilities, such as custodial services for tokenized assets, which could attract a new wave of institutional interest by bridging traditional finance with DeFi infrastructure.
Combined with the GENIUS Act’s momentum toward regulated stablecoins, Circle’s trust charter sets the stage for USDC to become a central instrument in global finance.
This regulatory clarity and operational maturity are likely to accelerate capital inflows and drive broader adoption, reinforcing USDC’s position as a preferred digital dollar in the institutional arena.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research
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Metaplanet Shocks Market With $108M Bitcoin Buy, Now Fifth-Largest Corporate Holder
On June 30, 2025, Metaplanet confirmed it purchased 1,005 BTC for about $108 million. The average purchase price was $107,601, according to CEO Simon Gerovich. With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet Bitcoin holdings now total 13,350 BTC.
The firm’s total Bitcoin investment cost stands at $1.31 billion, with the current value near $1.45 billion, based on the $107,733 market price per BTC.
According to BiTBO, CleanSpark holds 12,502 BTC, placing Metaplanet ahead of it. The company also surpasses Tesla, Hut 8, Coinbase, and Block Inc. in corporate BTC treasury size. Only MicroStrategy, Marathon Digital, Twenty One Capital, and Riot Platforms hold more.
Metaplanet Issues 0% Bonds to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Alongside the $108 million Bitcoin buy, Metaplanet revealed a bond issuance strategy. The company raised 30 billion yen (about $208 million) by offering 0% ordinary bonds through its EVO fund.
Metaplanet will use the proceeds to fund more Bitcoin purchases and repay 1.75 billion yen (around $12 million) of older bonds that carried a 0.36% annual interest rate.
The company said,
“Funds raised through the issuance of the new bonds will be partially allocated to the buyback and cancellation, with the remainder used for the purchase of Bitcoin.”
This allows the company to use capital without interest costs while increasing its Bitcoin holdings. The firm’s public disclosure noted both bond cancellation and BTC acquisition as the two planned uses of the funds.
Metaplanet Stock Rises 9% After Strategy Change
Following the Metaplanet Bitcoin buy, the company’s stock price jumped 9% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Data from Google Finance shows the share price has climbed over 350% since January 2025.
Earlier this month, the company updated its BTC target from 21,000 BTC to 100,000 BTC by 2026. Metaplanet also announced plans to raise $5.4 billion and reach 210,000 BTC by 2027.
If it meets that goal and no other firm surpasses it, Metaplanet would become the second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. The current BTC accumulation strategy is based on capital raised through bond offerings.
Michael Saylor Mentions Bitcoin; Gerovich Responds
On the same weekend, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor posted his regular Bitcoin portfolio chart on X. He wrote,
“In 21 years, you’ll wish you’d bought more.”
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, replied:
“We buy every day. And still, I know I’ll look back wishing we had moved even faster.”
Saylor’s chart posts have previously come before Monday purchase announcements from MicroStrategy. However, no new buy from the company has been confirmed at the time of writing.
According to Gerovich, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin yield has reached 349% year-to-date, based on its current average buy price and BTC’s market performance.
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