Last week, 14 crypto startups secured $49.9 million in funding, including dtcpay, Neutron, Maverick Protocol, and more. BlackRock's filing for a Bitcoin ETF, along with other financial institutions, has sparked interest in cryptocurrency ETFs. Japan's National Tax Agency relaxed taxation rules for crypto assets, benefiting corporations dealing with crypto service providers. SAP is testing USD Coin (USDC) for international payments, exploring the use of blockchain technology. Despite a lawsuit from the SEC, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong envisions Coinbase becoming a "super app" like WeChat, offering a range of services beyond crypto exchange.
