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On-chain data reveals Circle recently minted an additional 280 million USDC on Solana, bringing the year-to-date total to over 64.53 billion. This massive issuance highlights USDC's accelerating expansion onto high-performance blockchains, potentially reshaping stablecoin liquidity and infrastructure.
Read MoreNew round of US-Iran negotiations scheduled for July 11 in Pakistan, focusing on sanctions, frozen assets, and nuclear issues. Iranian delegation to be finalized after funeral ceremonies. Talks seen as crucial for regional stability.
Read MoreThe UK FCA has released its crypto asset regulatory framework, aiming for global market integration but facing uncertainties in implementation and high compliance barriers.
Read MoreKey developments emerged in crypto on July 4. Russia's crypto bill may take effect in September, while German banks opened retail crypto trading. Stablecoin market cap shrank significantly, with funds flowing to US stocks. Brazil's central bank proposed classifying stablecoins as electronic money.
Read MoreIn the final hours of US-Iran ceasefire talks, Supreme Leader Khamenei hesitated. The Iranian President and Central Bank Governor urgently warned of economic collapse and critical supply shortages, with the President threatening resignation. Their combined pressure was pivotal in securing the deal, revealing deep internal crises.
Read MoreOver the past six months, the total market cap of major USD stablecoins has shrunk by approximately $100 billion. Capital is shifting en masse to the outperforming US stock market, with USDC seeing the largest outflow. Limited growth in some stablecoins is tied to exchange incentive programs.
Read MoreUniSat has temporarily suspended the Alkanes Marketplace to protect user assets, following recent protocol events. Services will resume after Alkanes completes its indexer upgrade and data verification.
Read MoreTether CEO Paolo Ardoino warns that AI giants' practice of subsidizing computing for user growth poses structural risks. High capital expenditure and rapid asset depreciation could lead to mismatches in token value, profit cycles, capital costs, and open-source erosion, accumulating industry-wide vulnerabilities.
Read MoreRussia's central bank has outlined the implementation timeline for its cryptocurrency regulation bill, with a potential effective date of September 1, 2026. Market participants will have a grace period until July 1, 2027, to comply with new licensing and operational requirements before legal enforcement mechanisms take full effect.
Read MoreOn-chain monitoring reveals a wallet linked to the USDH deployer transferred 212,498 HYPE tokens to Coinbase, worth approximately $15.07 million. This large-scale movement has drawn attention to potential market impacts and the historical activity of associated addresses.
Read MoreSeveral German cooperative and savings banks plan to offer direct cryptocurrency trading services to retail customers, according to Bloomberg. The feature will be integrated into existing banking apps, eliminating the need for third-party platforms. The service is expected to roll out in the coming months.
Read MoreA New York Times analysis reveals nearly 1 million investors have lost approximately $3.81 billion in Trump-themed meme coins. The tokens' trading mechanics allow issuers to profit from volatility, while social media promotions fueled trading volume. Trump's own crypto venture has also seen significant declines.
Read MoreBrantly Millegan, Operations Director of ENS Labs, announced his departure on July 4. Several community projects he led will be gradually phased out. He cited recent events among the reasons for leaving, with some team members now open to new opportunities.
Read MoreOn July 4, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Garibabadi warned that the Strait of Hormuz is not a stage for military displays by outside powers. He stressed security should be maintained by coastal states, and any party creating a crisis will bear responsibility for the consequences of its adventurism.
Read MoreChinese venture capital is rapidly shifting towards Physical AI and World Models, moving beyond early-stage foundational models. Investment is now concentrating on leading companies, AI infrastructure, semiconductor supply chains, and embodied intelligence.
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