Weekly Article Recap: 6/23-6/27

The Stories that You Can’t Afford to Miss This Week

As the DeFi and crypto space continues to evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential to stay informed 

about the latest developments and trends. Our weekly recap provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the most significant news and trends in the DeFi and crypto space, helping you stay informed and up-to-date with the latest happenings.

BNB Treasury Strategy Gains Ground with Bold $100M Play

Former Coral Capital Holdings partners Patrick Horsman, Joshua Kruger, and Johnathan Pasch plan to raise $100 million to buy BNB, Bloomberg reports. The trio aims to transform a Nasdaq-listed shell company into Build & Build Corporation, which would hold BNB as its main treasury asset. If completed, it would be the first time BNB appears on a public company’s balance sheet.

Read the full details.

Ethereum Becomes the Crown Jewel in Bit Digital’s $150M Strategy

Digital asset firm Bit Digital is raising $150 million via a public offering, issuing 75 million shares at $2 each. Proceeds will fund Ethereum accumulation, staking infrastructure, and treasury operations. The company also plans to convert its entire Bitcoin holdings—417.6 BTC—into Ethereum, adding to its existing 24,434 ETH.

Details here. 

Chainlink and Mastercard Unlock Direct Onchain Crypto Purchases for Over 3B Users

Chainlink has teamed up with Mastercard to let over 3 billion Mastercard users buy crypto directly onchain. The partnership connects Mastercard’s payment network with Chainlink’s decentralized tech, allowing fiat-to-crypto conversions on decentralized exchanges. The move aims to simplify access to crypto, boost security, and drive mainstream adoption.

Learn about the collaboration. 

Trump-Backed World Liberty Financial Secures $100M from UAE Fund

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a blockchain venture tied to Donald Trump and his sons, has secured a $100 million investment from UAE-based Aqua 1 Foundation. The deal, announced Thursday, gives Aqua 1 a major stake in WLFI’s governance token, surpassing early backers like Justin Sun. The funds will support WLFI’s plans to build a blockchain ecosystem for tokenized assets, stablecoins, and real-world financial infrastructure.

Find more information in the article.

Kazakhstan Launches Solana Economic Zone to Boost Crypto Innovation

Kazakhstan has launched the Solana Economic Zone (SEZ KZ), Central Asia’s first blockchain-powered economic zone, in partnership with the Solana Foundation. Under a new MoU with the Ministry of Digital Development, the initiative aims to support local crypto startups, expand blockchain education, and promote tokenized capital markets.

Learn about the initiative here.