Strategy pauses its Bitcoin buying spree to hoard a massive $3 billion cash cushion

This is not a broad rally as bitcoin is up 4% over the same stretch, and solana, TRON and hyperliquid are all lower.

[Volvo Group Tests Proprietary Cryptocurrency to Optimize Supply Chain Transaction Settlement] According to U.Today, Ivan Branco, Volvo Group's Head of Logistics Information Management, revealed that Volvo Group is developing a proprietary cryptocurrency for supplier transaction settlement. Volvo Group is testing the currency in a closed environment, aiming to streamline transaction processes between material suppliers, transportation providers, and Volvo Group. Additionally, all transportation order information will be recorded on a blockchain ledger to simplify information exchange and enhance supply chain collaboration efficiency.

Visa releases joint research report with Artemis to analyze the development of AI proxy payments. AI proxy payments are divided into large commercial payments representing users and small payments between machines that are less than $1. Since its launch in May 2025, x402 has processed approximately $15 million in trading volume and accumulated approximately 109.6 million transactions, mainly concentrated in the Base, Solana, and Polygon networks. After its launch in March 2026, the Machine Payments Protocol completed approximately $25000 in settlements and processed around 115000 transactions.

Cascade Discord administrator MAX stated that the Cascade CLS vault is suspected to have encountered a security vulnerability, causing approximately $1.3 million in user fund losses. The platform has suspended all transactions and withdrawals, and has invited SEAL 911 and other third-party security teams to investigate and handle the situation.

The Bank of Japan survey shows that the average expected inflation rate for Japanese households in the coming year is 13.1%, with a median of 10.0%.