Satoshi Nakamoto statue discovered near a lake──considering Japanese "kintsugi" for repairs / Metaplanet acquires additional Bitcoin worth 8 billion yen──signs of a change in buying pace 【10 must-reads for Sunday】 | CoinDesk JAPAN

The Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland, which was reported missing on the 3rd, has been found near a lake. This statue, installed in 2024, was part of Lugano's efforts to become a global hub for Bitcoin. The Satoshigallery, which installed the statue, had offered a reward of 0.1 Bitcoin to anyone who provided information leading to its discovery.

──From the articles published from last Saturday to the Friday before yesterday, we have selected 10 that you would want to read on Sunday!

Satoshi Nakamoto statue found near a lake - considering Japanese "Kintsugi" for repairs.

3 Satoshi Nakamoto statue, which was reported missing on the 3rd, has been found and recovered in a nearby lake. This unique art piece, created by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, utilizes an innovative visual illusion. This was stated by the art project Satoshigallery managed by Picozzi on X.

Metaverse Planet Acquires Additional Bitcoin Worth 8 Billion Yen - Signs of Change in Buying Pace

Metaplanet announced on August 4th that it has purchased an additional 463 Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its Bitcoin treasury business. The total amount for this purchase was 7,995,000,000 yen, with an average purchase price of 17,268,320 yen per BTC. This purchase brings them closer to the 18,430 BTC held by Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., ranked 6th. However, looking at the disclosed history, the company's purchasing pace has shown some changes.

Bitcoin is expected to reach $140,000 this year and enter a bear market in 2026: Predictions from an Elliott Wave expert

A market analyst specializing in Elliott Wave Theory told CoinDesk, "We should not be looking for a peak yet." Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to rise to $140,000 this year and enter a bear market in 2026.

SBI to Form "Bitcoin/XRP ETF", Aiming to Handle Ripple's Stablecoin "RLUSD" by Year-End: Q1 Financial Results Report

SBI is moving towards the establishment of an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) that incorporates Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. Additionally, Ripple is considering the handling of its stablecoin "RLUSD" within this year and is also looking at yen-denominated stablecoins.

Mackhouse Changes Company Name to "G-8" - A Clear Shift from "Clothing to Bitcoin"

The nationwide clothing chain Mac House announced on August 6 that it has decided to submit a proposal at the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to change its company name to "Gyet Co., Ltd." (English notation: Gyet Co., Ltd.) in the board of directors meeting.

"Let's liven up the market together" The background of the partnership between exchanges and the future envisioned by both companies [Emergency Interview with Mr. Nakamura from Melcoin and Mr. Isaka from Coincheck]

Mercoin and Coincheck have announced a collaboration aimed at expanding the domestic cryptocurrency market. Mercari users will be able to trade cryptocurrencies handled by Coincheck through Mercoin. From Mercoin's perspective, the number of available cryptocurrencies will increase dramatically from the current 3.

As a Bitcoin treasury company, where do we aim to go── "Not just holding, but engaging in the ecosystem" Interview with Limix Point's new CEO Mr. Tashiro

Remixpoint announced that it will purchase a total of 1.5 billion yen worth of cryptocurrency in September 2024. As of July 2025, its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings will exceed 1168 BTC, with a total acquisition cost of over 17.1 billion yen. As more companies hold Bitcoin, Mr. Tashiro stated that "security will become more important," and he has actually been advocating for Bitcoin holdings since around 2020.

"The ‘game’ is thinking about how to end" - What is the true value of ‘Brilliantcrypto’ according to Colopl founder Baba? Is there a future for blockchain games?

The blockchain game 'Brilliantcrypto', which allows players to mine, process, and trade digital gems, celebrated its first anniversary in June. To commemorate the occasion, a new mining area, Region 2 'Southeastern Tanzania', was also opened in the game. We interviewed Koji Baba, the founder of Colopl and the CEO of Brilliantcrypto, about the current state of 'Brilliantcrypto' and the environment surrounding blockchain games.

Nail salon "FASTNAIL" operating company establishes "21,000 Bitcoin financial supplementation plan" ── estimated equivalent of 434 billion yen

The nail salon "FASTNAIL" operated by Convano announced on August 4th its plan to hold 21,000 BTC, which is 0.1% of the total Bitcoin issuance limit, by the end of March 2027 under the "Convano 21,000 Bitcoin Financial Supplement Plan."

President Trump to Approve Investment in Cryptocurrency for 401(k) Plan──Bitcoin Soars

According to Bloomberg, President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order allowing the inclusion of cryptocurrencies, private equity, and real estate in 401(k) plans.

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