This week’s market highlights saw SoftBank venture into the bitcoin-accumulation arena as its new entity, Twenty One Capital, has emerged. The move comes as a major relief for global markets, signaling potential easing of trade tensions between the U.S and China, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. 2025 marked a period where Bitcoin’s attractiveness as a hedge against systemic risk has grown, particularly during concerns over the Fed’s independence. Meanwhile, Cantor Fitzgerald’s partnership with Tether and SoftBank promises an intriguing development in the cryptocurrency landscape. SOL Strategies secured up to US$500 million in convertible notes for their SOL holdings, while Upexi raised US$100 million, prioritizing Solana acquisition. Scroll, a key player on Ethereum Layer 2, unveiled its Euclid upgrade promising efficiency and security improvements. DWF Labs backed Mask Network, connecting web2 and web3. Truth.Fi’s partnership with Crypto.com offers