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China Academy of Industrial Internet Holds Seminar on Stablecoins and Industrial Digital Assets

The China Academy of Industrial Internet recently hosted the "Seminar on Stablecoins and Industrial Digital Assets", focusing on core issues such as stablecoin policy supervision, industrial digital asset transformation, and the integrated development of RWA and industrial internet for exchanges and discussions. Relevant comrades from the Information Technology Development Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology attended the meeting for guidance. Representatives of enterprise experts from the financial sector, including Guosen Securities Co., Ltd., SoftBank Asia Venture Capital, and Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, attended the meeting.

U.S. SEC Considers Creating Exemption Clauses for Cryptocurrency Innovation

According to Bloomberg, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins stated that the SEC is considering establishing regulatory exemptions for innovative projects to incentivize tokenization development. This move comes after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark stablecoin bill. Atkins said the SEC is exploring allowing new trading methods and more targeted regulatory exemptions to promote the construction of a tokenized securities ecosystem. He also stated that stablecoin legislation is an important step for the United States to become a global cryptocurrency hub.

White House Confirms President Trump Supports Tax Exemption for Small Bitcoin Transactions

According to Bitcoin Magazine, White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt said at a news conference that President Trump has clearly supported setting a $600 tax-free threshold for Bitcoin transactions to promote the daily use of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Levitt said the government will continue to explore legislative solutions to make crypto payments more convenient and efficient. In addition, the signing ceremony of the GENIUS Act will be held tomorrow, which is considered an important step for Trump to fulfill his promise of making the United States a "crypto capital".

Argot Collective Sold Another 600 ETH 5 Hours Ago, Obtaining 2.06 Million USDC

According to Yu Jin, Argot Collective, a non-profit development organization that received 7,000 ETH in operating funds from the Ethereum Foundation, sold another 600 ETH 5 hours ago, obtaining 2.06 million USDC. Since July 11, the organization has cumulatively exchanged 4,226.6 ETH for 13.26 million USDC, with an average selling price of $3,138.

XRP Breaks Through $3.59, Hitting a New All-Time High

Market data shows that the price of XRP has risen by more than 40% in the past week, now breaking through $3.59, reaching $3.593 per token. The total market value has exceeded $210 billion (second only to BTC and ETH), hitting a new all-time high again.

SharpLink Gaming Announces $5 Billion Stock Issuance and Advances Ethereum Reserve Strategy

According to documents on the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), SharpLink Gaming, Inc. announced on July 17 that it plans to issue up to $5 billion in common stock through a sales agreement with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners. The funds raised from this issuance will be mainly used to acquire Ethereum (ETH) as the company's main reserve asset, as well as for daily operations, market expansion, and core alliance marketing business. Headquartered in Minneapolis, SharpLink Gaming focuses on online performance marketing and is actively布局 the crypto gaming market. The company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "SBET".

Coinbase to List Caldera (ERA)

According to Coinbase Assets, Coinbase will support Caldera (ERA), which is an Ethereum network (ERC-20) token. Currently, transfers of ERA assets are available in regions where Coinbase and Coinbase Exchange support trading. If liquidity conditions are met, the ERA-USD trading pair will be listed in phases, with restrictions possible in some jurisdictions. In addition, ERA will be labeled as "experimental".

Ripple Co-Founder Chris Larsen Transfers Millions of XRP to Coinbase, Valued at Approximately $26 Million

According to Decrypt, Ripple co-founder and executive chairman Chris Larsen transferred XRP worth $26 million to Coinbase in the early hours of today. Blockchain data shows that these transfers were divided into four transactions, each involving 2 million XRP. In addition, more than $40 million worth of XRP was transferred to unknown addresses on Thursday this week. Market data shows that XRP broke through $3.40 this morning, hitting a new all-time high again.

SharpLink Gaming Increases Holdings by 18,712 ETH, Valued at $65.45 Million

According to Onchain Lens, SharpLink Gaming has added 18,712 ETH to its Ethereum strategic reserve, valued at $65.45 million. Currently, the company holds a total of 326,074 ETH, with a total value of approximately $1.14 billion.

White House Plans to Hold (Presidential) Signing Ceremony for GENIUS Act at 2:00 a.m. on the 19th

According to Eleanor Terrett, the White House is preparing to pass the GENIUS Act today and plans to hold a (presidential) signing ceremony for industry leaders and legislators at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time tomorrow (2:00 a.m. Beijing Time on the 19th).

U.S. Stocks Close: S&P 500, Nasdaq, and NVIDIA All Hit New Highs

U.S. stocks closed on Thursday, with the Dow initially rising 0.5%, the S&P 500 index rising 0.54%, and the Nasdaq rising 0.74%, with the latter two hitting new all-time highs. NVIDIA (NVDA.O) rose nearly 1%, with a closing market value exceeding $4.2 trillion, hitting a new high again. Coinbase rose 3.15% to $410.75.

AI Startup Perplexity's Valuation Soars to $18 Billion

According to the Financial Times, artificial intelligence startup Perplexity has a valuation of $18 billion after its latest round of financing. Supported by well-known investors such as Nvidia and SoftBank, the company is currently in talks with investors for a new round of $1 billion financing. With its AI-driven search technology, Perplexity is accelerating its challenge to traditional search engine giants like Google.

A "Satoshi Era" Bitcoin Whale Deposits Last 40,192 Bitcoins into Galaxy Digital, Valued at Approximately $4.83 Billion

According to Onchain Lens, a "Satoshi Era" Bitcoin whale has just deposited the last 40,192 bitcoins (approximately $4.83 billion) into Galaxy Digital. Over the past 4 days, this Bitcoin OG has transferred 80,201 bitcoins (approximately $9.6 billion) to Galaxy Digital.

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Three Cryptocurrency Bills

On Thursday local time, the U.S. House of Representatives passed three cryptocurrency-related legislations: the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act. The CLARITY Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act will be sent to the Senate for consideration. The GENIUS Act is expected to be signed into law by Trump on Friday local time. It is reported that the voting result for the CLARITY Act was 294 in favor and 134 against. 78 Democratic members voted in favor, while all 134 opposing votes came from Democratic members.

BlackRock Has Filed an Application with Regulators to Add Staking Function to Its Ethereum ETF

Documents show that BlackRock (BLK.N) has filed an application with regulators to add a staking function to its Ethereum ETF.

Trump Plans to Open U.S. Pension Market to Invest in Cryptocurrencies and Alternative Assets

According to the British Financial Times, U.S. President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order allowing 401k pension plans to invest in various alternative assets such as cryptocurrencies, gold, and private equity. This move will promote significant changes in the $9 trillion U.S. pension market. The executive order will instruct regulators to study and eliminate related obstacles to provide more diverse asset choices for 401k investors. The Trump administration has previously relaxed restrictions on retirement account investments in cryptocurrencies and actively promoted related legislation.

ETH Breaks Through $3,500, with a Daily Increase of 2.56%

OKX market data shows that ETH has just broken through $3,500, currently trading at $3,507.63 per token, with a daily increase of 2.56%.

Blockchain-Based Travel Platform Blockskye Completes $15.8 Million Series C Financing, Led by Blockchange

According to The Block, blockchain-based travel platform Blockskye announced the completion of $15.8 million in Series C financing, led by Blockchange, with participation from United Airlines Ventures, Lightspeed Faction, KSV Global, Lasagna, Litquidity Ventures, Longbrook Ventures, and TFJ Capital. The financing will be used to expand into European, Latin American, and Asian markets, and to develop stablecoin-based real-time payment products. Blockskye directly connects with suppliers such as airlines through blockchain technology, helping corporate clients like PwC reduce travel costs. The company stated that its platform can reduce travel expenses by 14.5% and achieve 84% savings in agency fees. Currently, the team has more than 40 members and plans to add 30 positions in technology, sales, etc.

Yala Announces Token Economics: Total Supply of 1 Billion Tokens, 3.4% Allocated to Airdrops

Yala announced that its token YALA has been launched and released its token economics, with a total supply of 1 billion tokens (fixed). The specific allocation includes: investors (15.98%), locked up for 1 year, then quarterly vesting over 18 months; ecosystem and community (20%), 45% unlocked at TGE, the remaining 55% linearly released over 24 months; foundation and treasury (29.12%), 30% unlocked at TGE, 1-year lock-up period, then linear vesting over 36 months; marketing (10%), 20% unlocked at TGE, 1-year lock-up, then 24-month linear vesting; team (20%), 1-year lock-up, then 24-month linear monthly vesting; airdrops (3.4%), distributed一次性 to early adopters, testnet and mainnet participants, and users who have made meaningful contributions to Yala and YetiFootprints programs, fully unlocked at TGE; market makers (1.5%), vesting schedule negotiated in the market-making agreement.

Caldera Opens Airdrop Claim

The Caldera Foundation announced the opening of ERA airdrop claims, and wallets that have successfully pre-received allocations must claim their tokens before 8:00 on August 1.

Metaplanet Announces Charles Schwab as Its Second Largest Shareholder

Simon Gerovich, CEO of Japanese listed company Metaplanet, posted on social media that Charles Schwab has become its second largest shareholder, holding 61.2 million shares, accounting for approximately 8.99% of Metaplanet.

Russia's Largest Bank Sberbank Plans to Provide Custody Services for Russian Crypto Assets

According to Reuters, Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, said on Thursday that it hopes to provide custody services for Russian cryptocurrency assets and strive to play a leading role in the development of Russian digital assets. Anatoly Pronin, Executive Director of Sberbank's Alternative Payment Solutions Department, said that after seeing more and more foreign banks begin to provide custody services, the bank has submitted a proposal to the central bank on the supervision of domestic crypto assets. Pronin said at a cryptocurrency regulatory seminar that Sberbank's proposal will make the supervision of cryptocurrency assets similar to that of bank account assets, and the bank will ensure token security. Custody of crypto assets on behalf of clients means that these assets may be frozen if law enforcement suspects misconduct, but this can make transaction operations more convenient and protect accounts from hacker attacks.

Plasma Officially Launches XPL Public Sale, Token Economic Model Announced

PANews reported on July 17 that Plasma, a stablecoin Layer2 network, officially announced that the public sale of its token XPL has started and will last until 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on July 28. In addition, XPL's token economic model has been announced, with a total supply of 10 billion tokens. The specific allocation plan is as follows: 10% for public sale, XPL for non-U.S. purchasers will be fully unlocked when the Plasma public mainnet beta is launched; XPL for U.S. purchasers will be locked for 12 months and fully unlocked on July 28, 2026. 40% for ecosystem and growth, 8% will be unlocked immediately when the mainnet beta is launched, and 32% will be unlocked monthly in proportion over three years after the mainnet beta is launched. 25% for the team, 1/3 will be unlocked one year after the public launch of the mainnet beta, and the remaining 2/3 will be unlocked monthly in proportion over the next two years. 25% for investors, with the same unlock schedule as the team.

Listed Company Bit Origin Secures $500 Million in Equity and Debt Financing to Launch DOGE Treasury Reserve

According to Globenewswire, Nasdaq-listed company Bit Origin (NASDAQ: BTOG) announced that it has reached agreements with several qualified investors to launch a DOGE treasury reserve, with a total financing of up to $500 million, including $400 million in equity financing and $100 million in convertible note financing. The company plans to hold DOGE as a core asset for the long term and achieve long-term value appreciation through "growth in the number of coins held per share". The company also plans to explore new businesses such as DOGE-based payment applications, miner services, and ecosystem construction. Currently, the company has completed the first $15 million convertible note financing, which will be used for the first batch of DOGE purchases.

BSTR Plans to List in the U.S. Through SPAC Merger with 30,021 BTC Holdings at Launch

According to Businesswire, BSTR, Holdings Inc. (BSTR) announced that it has reached a definitive business combination agreement with Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPO). Cantor Equity Partners I, Inc. is a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by an affiliate of Cantor Fitzgerald, a financial services and real estate services holding company. After the transaction is completed, the combined company is expected to trade under the ticker symbol "BSTR". BSTR stated that BSTR will hold 30,021 bitcoins on its balance sheet at launch, which will become the fourth largest listed bitcoin reserve, and can obtain up to $1.5 billion in private equity investment in post-listing PIPE financing, which is the largest PIPE financing announced so far in a SPAC merger transaction with bitcoin reserves, and the SPAC will contribute an additional approximately $200 million depending on redemption.

U.S. Electric Vehicle Company Volcon Raises Over $500 Million to Launch Bitcoin Financial Strategy

According to investing, U.S. electric vehicle company Volcon announced that it will adopt a bitcoin financial strategy and has reached a securities purchase agreement with certain institutions and qualified investors to privately purchase and sell 50,142,851 shares of common stock at a price of $10 per share, with expected total proceeds exceeding $500 million, after deducting placement agent fees and other issuance expenses (private placement). Empery acted as the lead investor, and participants in this issuance include well-known crypto venture capital firms and infrastructure providers such as FalcolnX, Pantera, Borderless, RK Capital, and Relayer Capital, as well as traditional financial investors. The issuance is expected to be completed around July 21, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The company plans to use at least 95% of the total proceeds to acquire bitcoin immediately, which will serve as the company's main financial reserve asset.

Listed Company GameSquare Plans to Raise $70 Million Through Rights Issue to Continue Purchasing ETH

Nasdaq-listed company Game Square Holdings announced that it plans to issue 46,666,667 shares of common stock to raise $70 million, and the company plans to use the funds to increase its ETH holdings. Game Square CEO Justin Kenna revealed that the issuance includes a 15% over-allotment option, which, if fully exercised, will bring the total funds raised to approximately $80.5 million. The relevant transaction is expected to be completed around July 18, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Listed Company Enlightify Inc. Plans to Purchase Up to $20 Million of CYBER Tokens Within 12 Months

Cyber official stated on the X platform: "The Cyber Foundation welcomes Enlightify Inc. (New York Stock Exchange ticker: ENFY) as the first listed company to commit to investing treasury funds in CYBER tokens. Enlightify Inc. will purchase up to $20 million of CYBER tokens within 12 months."

Binance: Will Optimize Alpha Process and Crack Down on Violations, Severe Cases May Face Permanent Account Suspension

Binance stated on the X platform that in response to user feedback on the experience of Binance Alpha airdrop activities, the platform has successively launched a series of optimization processes, including advance notice and process simplification, aiming to improve user experience. It will also continue to pay attention to the adjustment effect and further optimize and iterate according to the actual situation. In response to community feedback that some users have engaged in irregular operations in participating in Alpha airdrop activities, the platform has conducted strict investigation and identification through multiple dimensions. Once violations are confirmed, measures will be taken against the involved accounts immediately; in severe cases, permanent account suspension may be imposed.

CANARY Submits S1 Application Document to the U.S. SEC for STAKED INJ ETF

According to information on the SEC's official website, CANARY has submitted an S1 application document to the U.S. SEC for the STAKED INJ ETF.

Decentralized Messaging Protocol XMTP Completes $20 Million Series B Financing, Led by a16z crypto and Others

According to a report by The Block, Ephemera, the developer of the decentralized messaging protocol XMTP, has completed a $20 million Series B financing round. The round was co-led by Union Square Ventures, a16z crypto, and Lightspeed Faction, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Offline Ventures, Sound Ventures, and Distributed Global. After this round of financing, Ephemera's equity valuation stands at $300 million, while the broader network valuation of the XMTP protocol, which will issue tokens, is $750 million. The XMTP protocol has now been integrated into Coinbase's newly launched Base application, upgraded from an optional feature to core infrastructure. The protocol provides end-to-end encrypted communication services, supporting secure interactions between wallet addresses, and its testnet went live in February this year. Ephemera stated that it will expand its team size to promote the launch of the protocol's mainnet and ecosystem development. Fred Wilson, a partner at USV, will join its board of directors.

Listed Company Semler Scientific Increases Holdings by 210 BTC, Total Holdings Rise to 4,846 BTC

According to an official announcement, U.S. listed company Semler Scientific spent $25 million to increase its holdings by 210 BTC, and currently holds a total of 4,846 BTC.

Reporter: The GENIUS Act is Expected to Pass and Be Sent to Trump for Signature

According to crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett, the cryptocurrency week agenda has restarted, and the House of Representatives is expected to hold several major votes, including on the GENIUS Act, which is expected to pass and be sent to President Trump's desk. The White House has scheduled a signing ceremony for tomorrow. In the Senate, Senator Tim Scott will host a roundtable meeting of Republican members of the Banking Committee at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, focusing on the future development of digital asset regulation and compliance. Industry participants include: Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano; Michael Piwowar, former SEC commissioner; Silvio Micali, founder of Algorand; crypto lawyer Teresa Goody Guillén; Joel Telpner, chief legal officer and chief policy officer of IOHK; Les Borsai, co-founder of Wave Digital Assets; and blockchain researcher Christina Ovezik.

Listed Company BitMine Immersion Discloses That the Value of Its Ethereum Holdings Exceeds $1 Billion

According to a report by PR Newswire, BitMine Immersion (NYSE AMERICAN: BMNR) announced today that the value of its Ethereum and Ethereum equivalents held exceeds $1 billion. To advance its light-asset treasury strategy, the company completed its first round of $250 million private placement financing on July 8. According to Bloomberg data, as of 3:45 a.m. Eastern Time on July 17, the total number of Ethereum held by the company reached 300,657, with each priced at $3,461.89.

Jump Crypto Converted Approximately 11,800 stETH to ETH and Transferred Them Out in the Past Hour, Some Have Been Transferred to Exchanges

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, in the past hour, Jump Crypto converted 11,802 stETH (worth $40.5 million) to ETH and transferred them to the address 0xf58...621, and some have been transferred to exchanges. These ETH held by Jump Crypto have been kept for a long time, originating from the 120,000 ETH they "recovered" from the Wormhole hackers in February 2023. They have sold quite a few successively before, and it is estimated that there are still 28,000 left now.

Binance Alpha to List Aspecta (ASP)

According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will list Aspecta (ASP) on July 24. Eligible users can claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha points on the Alpha event page once trading opens. More details will be announced soon.

Nearly 60% of PUMP Pre-sale Participants Have Sold or Transferred Their Tokens to CEX or Other Wallets

According to a report by Cointelegraph, data from BitMEX shows that in the initial token offering (ICO) of Pump.fun, nearly 60% of pre-sale participants have sold or transferred their tokens to centralized exchanges (CEX) or other wallets. Specifically, among 10,145 participants, 6,042 wallets (59.6%) have sold or transferred their tokens, 3,791 wallets (37.4%) continue to hold them, and 312 wallets (3%) increased their holdings after one week.

Australian Regulator Lists Cryptocurrencies as the Primary Threat in Financial Crime Crackdown

According to a report by Decrypt, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), Australia's financial intelligence agency, announced on Wednesday that it has listed cryptocurrencies as the primary threat in its financial crime crackdown and released regulatory priorities, marking Australia's "largest anti-money laundering legal reform in a generation". Its CEO Brendan Thomas said that it will prioritize law enforcement in "areas with the highest risk of harm", with particular attention to digital currency exchanges and virtual asset service providers, as they enable instant global transfers. After the expansion of regulatory scope, approximately 80,000 new businesses will be included in the so-called "Phase 2" industry regulatory scope, including real estate agents, lawyers, conveyancers, accountants, trust and company service providers, and precious metal and gem dealers. Enterprises currently required to fulfill reporting obligations will face new regulatory requirements from March 31, 2026, while Phase 2 enterprises must complete compliance by July 1, 2026.

Solana Ecosystem DEX Raydium Has Repurchased Tokens Worth Over $190.4 Million in Total

Raydium, a decentralized exchange based on Solana, announced on Wednesday that it has allocated a total of $190.4 million for repurchasing RAY tokens. The platform repurchases some RAY tokens from the open market, with funds coming from its revenue. According to data shared by contributor 0xINFRA on the X platform, this move has brought Raydium's total repurchase volume to 69.1 million RAY, accounting for approximately 25% of the circulating supply. The recent trading price of RAY tokens is close to $2.99, and at this price, the nominal market value of the token is approximately $800 million. However, after counting the repurchased tokens, the market value adjusted by circulation will be close to $593 million.

Tokenized Money Market Fund Platform Spiko Completes $22 Million Series A Financing, Led by Index Ventures

According to a report by The Block, tokenized money market fund platform Spiko announced the completion of a $22 million Series A financing round, led by Index Ventures, with participation from institutions such as White Star Frst, Rerail, Bpifrance, and Blockwall, as well as angel investors including Nikolay Storonsky, co-founder of Revolut; Jean-Luc Robert, founder of Kyriba; Zach Abrams, co-founder of Bridge; Harsh Sinha, CTO of Wise; and Lionel Assant, co-CIO of Blackstone Group. Spiko focuses on providing tokenized money market fund services for European enterprises, allowing users to obtain daily returns by investing in low-risk assets such as eurozone and U.S. treasury bonds. The platform adopts blockchain technologies such as Ethereum and Arbitrum, and has currently processed over $900 million in liquid funds. The company plans to cooperate with institutions such as Memo Bank, aiming to break through $1 billion in assets under management by 2025.

Gavin Wood: NPoS is Undermining Polkadot's Security Model, Requiring Fundamental Replacement and Restructuring

According to PolkaWorld, at yesterday's Web3 Summit event, Polkadot founder Gavin Wood pointed out that Polkadot's NPoS (Nominated Proof of Stake) is undermining its security model and requires fundamental replacement and restructuring. Polkadot pays up to $500 million in security costs annually, which mainly come from staking rewards. In the current structure, this expense accounts for 85% of Polkadot's annual inflation, and 85% of this expense is cashed out by validators and nominators, flowing out of the ecosystem without being converted into network usage or ecological activity. Gavin believes that this is an "unsustainable" financial structure that will undermine the network's financial discipline and reduce the accuracy and efficiency of ecological incentives. He proposed an alternative path, PoP (Proof of Personhood), which takes "who you are" as the basis for on-chain power and trust. Gavin put forward solutions: in the short term, cut 80% of security expenses, such as setting fixed salaries for validators, limiting self-staking and excessive return expectations, introducing a "stable issuance model" for DOT, raising validator thresholds, and introducing mechanisms such as KYC and interviews; in the medium term, introduce PoP and Individuality to launch an identity-driven security model; medium-term supplementary tools include shutting down invalid resources and introducing native stablecoins.

Strategy's Market Value Hits a New High of $128.5 Billion, Becoming the 84th Largest Listed Company in the U.S.

According to CoinDesk, Strategy (MSTR), a software company led by Michael Saylor that mainly buys Bitcoin, has set a market value record after years of transformation mainly through aggressive equity issuance. The company's market value has soared to $128.5 billion, making it the 84th largest listed company in the U.S. Five years ago, the company's market value was less than $2 billion.

Binance: ERA Airdrop Will Be Distributed in Two Phases, with the First Phase Claim Threshold of 224 Alpha Points

PANews reported on July 17 that according to Binance's official announcement, eligible users can use Binance Alpha points to claim 150 ERA tokens in the airdrop after the launch. This airdrop will be distributed in two phases: Phase 1 (first 18 hours): users holding at least 224 Alpha points can claim; Phase 2 (next 6 hours): users holding at least 140 Alpha points can participate, on a first-come, first-served basis until the airdrop pool is fully claimed or the event ends. Claiming the airdrop will consume 15 Binance Alpha points. Users need to confirm the claim on the Alpha event page within 24 hours, otherwise, it will be deemed as giving up the airdrop.

Arthur Hayes Suspected of Purchasing $1 Million Worth of LDO and $1 Million Worth of AAVE an Hour Ago

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, after purchasing ENA tokens a few days ago, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is supposed to have bought ETH ecosystem tokens LDO and AAVE again: he received $1 million worth of LDO and $1 million worth of AAVE from Flowdesk an hour ago (Yu Jin has updated this data; previously, it was written as $500,000 worth of LDO and $500,000 worth of AAVE). In addition, his on-chain wallet has transferred out a lot of USDC recently, and purchased $6 million worth of ETH, $2 million worth of ENA, $1 million worth of LDO, $1 million worth of AAVE and other ETH ecosystem tokens.

Binance Alpha to List Yooldo Games (ESPORTS)

According to an official announcement, Binance Alpha will be the first platform to list Yooldo Games (ESPORTS) on July 19. Eligible users can claim the airdrop using Binance Alpha points on the Alpha event page after trading opens. Specific details will be announced separately.

"WLFI Token Transferability Proposal" Was Voted Through in the Early Hours of Today

According to voting page information, the voting on the "WLFI Token Transferability Proposal" of the Trump family's crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI) ended in the early hours of today and was passed. The goals of the proposal are as follows: to realize the transferability of WLFI tokens, thereby enabling broader community governance participation through peer-to-peer transactions or secondary markets; to promote the transition of the WLFI ecosystem from closed participation to open participation; to enhance the practicality and scope of use of the token; to start the next phase of community ownership and interaction; to align long-term token incentives with the adoption and success of the protocol.

Upbit to List ERA Tokens on KRW, BTC, and USDT Markets

According to an official announcement, South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list ERA tokens on KRW, BTC, and USDT markets.

Russian Legislators Pass Digital Ruble Bill, Expected to Take Effect on September 1, 2026

According to Cryptonews, Russian legislators voted to pass a digital ruble bill, stipulating that the central bank digital currency will be launched in September 2026. Previously, the State Duma had passed a law on the "gradual introduction" of the digital ruble, which will then be submitted to the upper house for approval and then to President Putin for signature. However, these two steps are only formalities, and the law's effective date is set as September 1, 2026, which is a new date after the central bank postponed the original launch plan in the summer of 2025. The law writes the central bank digital currency promotion schedule into regulations: starting from September 1, 2026, enterprises with annual income of 120 million rubles or more must provide services, medium-sized enterprises have one more year to comply, small enterprises and start-ups must comply by September 1, 2028, and foreign banks and enterprises are also applicable. It also stipulates that digital ruble QR codes should be used for payment for goods and services, large enterprises are obliged to provide payment options, some small enterprises may not join, and merchants without network coverage or with annual income below 5 million rubles are not required to accept it.

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