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US President Trump stated that, in support of Senator Lindsey Graham, the US Senate should pass the Clarity Act. He said that China and other countries are attempting to gain dominance in this important financial sector as well as the artificial intelligence sector, and called on the United States not to lose its competitive advantage in these two areas.
: Amid the escalating situation between the United States and Iran, Bitcoin continues to face pressure, with its price briefly approaching $62,000 as risk assets experience widespread selling pressure. Data shows BTC/USD is declining, and JDK Analysis notes that Bitcoin's current price trend is "very weak," with a large amount of short capital betting on further declines, potentially making the $60,000 area a market focus again.However, if new spot buying emerges and key support levels hold, a significant number of shorts could face a squeeze. Some traders remain bullish, with trader Roman pointing out that multiple technical indicators, including the current RSI and trading volume, suggest the market may be experiencing downside exhaustion. He believes Bitcoin still has the potential to rebound to the $70,000 to $75,000 range in the future.
crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett posted on X, saying that Trump stated the Senate should pass the CLARITY Act in memory of Senator Lindsey Graham, calling the late South Carolina Republican a key supporter of the bill.
analyst Fiona posted on X platform, stating that in light of the recent semiconductor landscape, the upcoming earnings reports of TSMC and ASML this week are particularly significant. Today, TSMC's June revenue report showed a year-on-year revenue increase of 67.9%. FundaAI believes that TSMC's gross margins for the second and third quarters are likely to exceed market expectations, with the Q2 gross margin potentially reaching 68.4%. It is expected that TSMC's advanced process capacity expansion will accelerate noticeably by 2027, partly due to the increase in ASML's EUV production capacity.
Odaily Planet Daily – Japan's digital asset issuance and management platform Progmat has completed its migration to the Avalanche blockchain, transferring security token assets worth over 452 billion yen (approximately $2.7 billion) from its existing private permissioned ledger to a dedicated Avalanche Layer 1 network.Progmat stated that this migration was not a simple swap of the underlying ledger but a redesign of the platform's architecture, ensuring the system no longer relies on a single blockchain and laying the foundation for supporting a multi-chain ecosystem in the future.During the migration process, all existing smart contracts were transferred to the EVM environment while maintaining the functionality and rules of already-launched projects. The entire migration process had no impact on the operations of financial institution users, with all business continuing to run normally.According to Progmat, following the migration, the processing speed for transferring asset rights has improved approximately 3 to 5 times compared to the previous environment, with final confirmation times reduced to under 2 seconds.Progmat was initially incubated by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking, part of one of Japan's largest banks, MUFG, and became independently operated in October 2023. The platform is currently supported by institutions including Mizuho Financial Group, Tokyo Stock Exchange, and SBI Holdings. (The Block)
According to official announcements, Jito released governance proposal JIP-38, proposing to formally establish Jito as a token-centric network. Under the proposal, 100% of the revenue share from JTX received by Jito DAO will be allocated to the programmatic buyback and burn of JTO, lasting for at least one year starting from the launch of JTX.
According to Borderless' Q2 2026 Stablecoin Payment Benchmark Report, stablecoin cross-border payment prices remained below interbank foreign exchange rates for three consecutive months in the second quarter, indicating that the cost of on-chain USD settlement is further converging with, and even surpassing, the traditional financial system. Based on data analysis from 108 countries and 260 payment corridors, the report shows that the median "Parity Gap" (the difference between the stablecoin delivery price and the interbank exchange rate) for stablecoin payments in Q2 was negative 3.2 basis points (bps). In June, this metric reached its lowest level this year at negative 5.9 bps, meaning the overall delivery price for stablecoin cross-border transfers was lower than the interbank market mid-rate.Borderless stated that achieving a final delivery price below the interbank exchange rate is quite rare for any cross-border payment mechanism. This data reflects the actual cost paid by customers, including fees, rather than the pure foreign exchange execution price.The report points out that the "transfer cost" for stablecoin payments is becoming commoditized. In Q2, the average cost of transferring $10,000 via mainstream corridors was approximately $27, and has remained near this level for five consecutive months. As competition among different service providers intensifies, the lowest quoted price changes continuously, but market prices are gradually stabilizing.As payment costs converge, the choice of service provider becomes the new core cost factor. Borderless refers to this phenomenon as the "Routing Tax": if a company relies on a single payment service provider over the long term, its costs may be higher than the optimal market price. Data shows that for every $1 million in funds transferred, choosing a single provider compared to the optimal route could result in an additional cost of approximately $2,330. (The Block)
As the tokenization of capital markets intensifies, the Securities Transfer Association (STA) recently submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), warning that stock tokens issued by third-party entities could undermine market integrity. The association is calling on regulators to prioritize tokenized securities authorized by listed companies in future rulemaking.The STA represents numerous Wall Street transfer agents, whose members argue that genuine tokenized stocks should be formally authorized by the issuing company and recorded on the official shareholder register, rather than consisting of "wrapped" token products created by independent platforms.The association points out that third-party stock tokens could confuse investors regarding their actual holdings and expose them to platform credit, custody, and operational risks, without establishing a direct legal relationship with the listed company. Therefore, any innovation exemptions, pilot programs, or permanent regulatory frameworks for tokenized securities should be prioritized for the issuer-supported model. The STA also urges the SEC to reform the existing Direct Registration System (DRS), arguing that the current U.S. securities depository system struggles to meet the real-time transfer and settlement demands of on-chain securities. It recommends that regulators collaborate with the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) to optimize the digital securities infrastructure.Currently, the global tokenized stock market, valued at approximately $2 billion, is predominantly led by the third-party model, including products launched by Ondo Finance and Kraken, while institutions like Securitize and Figure adopt the issuer-authorized model. (CoinDesk)
: Industry insiders indicate that after the US Senate reconvenes, it will enter a critical window of approximately four weeks, determining whether the Clarity Act can pass this year. The bill needs to complete the finalized text, Senate debate, and voting before the August recess, and secure at least 60 votes of support in the Senate. Current negotiation focuses include whether to retain the exemption clause for non-custodial developers within the "Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act," and establishing an "ethics framework" for official conflicts of interest regarding President Trump's cryptocurrency business interests. Meanwhile, the passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and the absence of Mitch McConnell have weakened Republican voting power, increasing the importance of securing support from Democratic senators.
Bitget launches a new round of CandyBomb, with a total prize pool of 3 XAUT.
Odaily News: BNB treasury-listed company BNB Plus has announced that it has received a delisting ruling from the Nasdaq Hearings Panel. The primary reason for the delisting is that the company's stock price has persistently failed to meet the Nasdaq Capital Market's continued listing requirement of a minimum $1 bid price. BNB Plus plans to submit a review request to the Nasdaq Listing Review Committee, but this review will not stay the delisting process. The company's stock will be suspended for trading on Nasdaq at the opening on July 14, 2026. The company has completed preparatory work for listing on the OTCQB Venture Market, and the stock code will remain BNBX. Normal trading on the over-the-counter market is expected to commence at the opening on July 14. (Businesswire)
A UK government-backed industry working group has stated that if the UK becomes a leader in tokenized financial markets, it could add up to £33 billion (approximately $44 billion) to annual economic output by 2035. The report proposes a 12-month plan to test the use of blockchain in financial transactions where securities are borrowed against cash, and calls for the UK to issue its first tokenized government bond before the first quarter of 2027. Ripple supports the initiative, stating that on-chain funds, bonds, and repurchase agreements have already proven to be cheaper, better, and faster than traditional counterparts. (Cointelegraph).
: Prediction market platform Kalshi has officially launched the beta version of its professional trading terminal, Kalshi Pro. The product is targeted at high-frequency, professional event traders to meet real-time trading demands across multiple markets. The terminal is equipped with several institutional-grade features, including real-time public trade data feeds, full order book depth, multi-leg contract calculation, and batch order management. It also introduces professional charting tools and position risk management tools tailored for perpetual contracts. Kalshi Product Lead Andy Chang stated that active traders now view prediction markets and perpetual contracts as standardized trading asset classes comparable to stocks and bonds. Kalshi Pro aims to provide professional investors with the complete suite of institutional trading capabilities they require. (CNBC)
the UK government is accelerating the tokenization of its financial markets. 54 financial institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, and UBS, have joined the Wholesale Digital Markets Working Group supported by HM Treasury.Backed by the City of London Corporation, the working group will explore real-world tokenization use cases in the UK financial markets over the next year, with an initial focus on tokenised repurchase agreements (tokenised repo).Chris Woolard, the HM Treasury’s lead on wholesale digital markets, stated in a report that the tokenized financial market represents a "network race" and that the UK must move at the fastest possible pace, or risk missing the opportunity to participate in the global digital financial infrastructure buildout. (CoinDesk)
Robinhood Chain, launched by Robinhood, attracted approximately $3.1 billion in decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volume in its first week after launch, becoming one of the top five blockchain networks by trading volume.
a recent exchange report released by CoinDesk shows that global centralized exchange (CEX) spot trading volume in June ended a five-month consecutive decline, increasing by 15.3% month-over-month to $1.11 trillion. Among them, Gate's spot trading volume grew by 50.8% month-over-month to $66.1 billion, ranking first globally among centralized exchanges in spot trading volume growth. The report indicates that Gate's spot market share also increased by 1.55 percentage points to 5.95%, leading the world in growth and hitting a new high since October 2025. Driven by this strong growth, Gate has secured its position as one of the top three global spot trading platforms among AA-A rated top-tier exchanges.In the derivatives market, Gate's derivatives trading volume in June reached $369 billion, with its market share positively growing to 9.52%, solidifying its position as the fourth-largest derivatives trading platform globally. Additionally, in terms of Open Interest, Gate particularly stood out, ranking among the top three global retail derivatives exchanges with a 9.20% share. Considering the overall trading volume of its spot and derivatives markets, Gate ranks among the top four globally, further consolidating its status as a leading global trading platform.CoinDesk data shows that as market volatility revives trading demand, Gate has leveraged its strong growth in both the spot and derivatives markets to further enhance platform liquidity and multi-asset trading capabilities, continuously strengthening its global competitiveness.
According to official announcements, Strategy announced that the company has entered into a strategic partnership with InsuranceMarket.ae to support the latter in advancing its initiatives related to artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making.
Bybit has now listed OpenAI (OPENAIUSDT) and Anthropic (ANTHROPICUSDT) US stock pre-market perpetual contracts, supporting up to 20x leverage.
Bitget has released its 2026 Q2 Transparency Report, disclosing several key operational metrics. According to CryptoRank data, Bitget ranked second globally in Q2 with $263 billion in spot trading volume, holding an 8.8% market share. It was the only major exchange to achieve quarterly growth, recording a 114% quarter-over-quarter increase in spot trading volume.The data indicates a cross-market rotation in user asset allocation: In April and May, stock-like assets accounted for approximately 1% of trading, but in June, this figure surpassed 3% on multiple trading days, peaking at 6.48%. Precious metals captured 40%-55% of trading share on active trading days, while crypto assets regained a dominant position exceeding 90% during weekends when traditional markets are closed.
Odaily News: According to Hyperliquid News, tradexyz will list the Sci-Tech Innovation Board 50 ETF (Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market).