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Galaxy Digital 研究主管 Alex Thorn 表示，已将《CLARITY 法案》在 2026 年成为法律的概率预期下调至 30%。他同时指出，该法案有助于完善监管框架、加强投资者保护、推动创新，并促进美国相关产业发展。Alex Thorn 认为，当前已不适合继续进行渐进式谈判，呼吁通过更有力的推动和政策领导力促成立法。
Odaily News: Fox Business crypto reporter posted on platform X that Digital Chamber, Crypto Council, and Blockchain Association are urging U.S. Senate leadership to bring the Clarity Act to a full floor vote, despite the bill currently lacking the necessary support for advancement.
According to The Nation Thailand, the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a criminal complaint with the Economic Crime Suppression Division against digital asset exchange Bitkub and its two former directors, alleging false statements in daily net capital reports submitted after the 2021 hacking incident. The incident resulted in the theft of approximately 1.7 billion baht worth of digital assets. The regulator believes that Bitkub failed to accurately reflect asset losses and related changes during the period from May to October 2021.
Fang Xinghai, former member of the Party Committee and vice chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and National Supervisory Commission.
: The European Union (EU) has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting the A7 cross-border payment network and its newly established African connections, as well as the A7A5 stablecoin used to circumvent sanctions. The latest sanctions package extends transaction bans to 14 crypto-related platforms in countries including Georgia, the UAE, and Panama, and introduces a tool that can be used to comprehensively ban crypto asset services used by Russia. In addition to digital asset measures, the EU has imposed asset freezes and transaction bans on 94 banks and major financial institutions, and expanded transaction bans to another 33 Russian credit and financial institutions.
India's cybercrime agency has requested GitHub to remove the code repository for Bitchat. Bitchat is an offline messaging app launched by Jack Dorsey, featuring a decentralized design and no registration requirement. Indian authorities stated that Bitchat's design hinders lawful surveillance and investigations. Delhi protesters used this app, along with similar Bluetooth mesh applications, to coordinate actions during the exam scandal protests, circumventing multiple internet outages. It remains unclear whether GitHub complied with the takedown request within the three-hour deadline. As of Friday, Bitchat is still available on major app stores, and open-source code can typically be mirrored and stored beyond a single platform. (CoinDesk)
at least 29 overseas virtual asset exchange applications are currently unavailable for download on the Google Play Store in South Korea. As one of the main reasons Korean users turn to overseas exchanges is to participate in derivative trading such as futures, this investigation primarily focuses on derivative platforms. Among them, 14 platforms were previously identified by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Financial Services Commission as unregistered Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) and have been referred to investigative authorities. Notably, another 15 exchanges, although not included in the FIU's official investigation notice list, also have their applications blocked from installation on Google Play in South Korea. (Digital Asset)
According to official news, Raydium announced the launch of Permissioned Automated Market Maker (AMM) and Permissioned Pools, open to asset issuers that need to meet KYC or regulatory requirements. Issuers can directly access Solana on-chain liquidity infrastructure while retaining participant access control to establish compliant secondary trading markets.
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission issued a revised circular today, requiring leveraged and inverse products whose capacity is highly affected by changes in market conditions to adopt a flexible leverage structure. Under this structure, the leverage multiple may be adjusted daily within the existing cap (i.e., 2x for leveraged products and -2x for inverse products).
According to FinanceFeeds, India's Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has recommended that the government establish a transitional regulatory framework led by recognized self-regulatory organizations to implement transitional regulation on the cryptocurrency and virtual digital asset market, supervised by the Reserve Bank of India or the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The committee pointed out that while existing crypto assets are already taxed and included in anti-money laundering reporting requirements, the industry still lacks a clear statutory regulatory status, and investors face custody, operational, and fraud risks.
According to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), Victory Securities Company Limited has been reprimanded and fined HK$1.7 million for regulatory violations, and its responsible officer's license has been temporarily suspended.Previously, Hong Kong's Victory Securities officially closed the virtual currency trading function for all users with mainland China identity in February this year, only retaining the withdrawal function, and no longer supporting deposits or new transactions. This is a continuation of the platform's measures to gradually tighten services for mainland users, including previous bans on buying, suspension of new address verification, etc., aiming to comply with the regulatory requirements of the Hong Kong SFC and relevant mainland policies.
The Council of the European Union formally adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia on July 23, focusing on strengthening restrictions on the Russian financial system, energy revenue, military industry, and crypto-asset services. In the financial sector, the EU imposed asset freezes on 94 banks and major financial institutions and expanded transaction bans on 33 Russian credit and financial institutions; meanwhile, 14 service platforms related to crypto-assets were included in the scope of restrictions, and for the first time, it was proposed that comprehensive bans could be implemented on crypto-asset services in third countries that assist Russia in evading sanctions.
OdailyOdaily reports that the European Union has further tightened restrictions on crypto assets concerning Belarus, prohibiting Belarusian citizens and residents from owning, controlling, or managing crypto service providers regulated under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation.According to Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/1847, adopted by the Council of the European Union on July 24, this measure is an extension of the EU's sanctions framework targeting Belarus's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The new rules will take effect on July 24, with the expanded restrictions on the crypto industry slated for implementation from August 25.As defined by MiCA, the affected services include operating crypto trading platforms, exchanging crypto assets, executing and transmitting customer orders, crypto asset issuance services, asset transfer services, investment advisory, and portfolio management. These restrictions come as the MiCA transitional period ended on July 1. The EU had previously required unauthorized crypto firms to cease relevant operations or face regulatory enforcement.The EU stated that this expansion is part of its efforts to combat the use of crypto platforms to evade sanctions against Russia. Earlier, in its 21st round of sanctions against Russia, the EU had extended trading bans to 14 foreign crypto service platforms and established a mechanism to potentially prohibit transactions with any foreign crypto service providers deemed to be assisting Russia in sanctions evasion.Market participants point out that with the full implementation of the MiCA regulatory framework, the EU is further tightening its oversight of the crypto industry through licensing systems and sanction mechanisms. (Cointelegraph)
据《南华早报》报道，美国众议院通过年度《国防授权法案》，其中第 163 条规定，五角大楼将被禁止采购、租赁或操作与中国、俄罗斯、伊朗等“外国对手”相关的人形机器人系统，理由涉及国家安全和数据隐私。该条款吸收了《防范对手主导美国机器人领域法案》的部分内容，但目前限制范围仅涉及军事采购，尚未扩大至商业销售。
Odaily Odaily News, July 24: On-chain数据显示，加密盗窃嫌疑人 Dritan Kapllani Jr 于 7 月 22 日再次清洗 126.7 枚 ETH，价值约 23.9 万美元。此前，链上侦探 ZachXBT 调查披露，Dritan Kapllani Jr 涉嫌通过社会工程手段盗窃加密货币持有者资产，涉案总额达 1900 万美元。Dritan Kapllani Jr 长期在社交媒体上展示豪车、名表、私人飞机等生活内容，并于 2026 年 4 月 23 日在 Discord 通话中公开展示其 Exodus 钱包内 368 万美元资产。
Odaily News Japanese regulators are advancing adjustments to the legal framework for digital asset investments, with spot Bitcoin ETFs potentially receiving approval for listing as early as 2028. However, the timeline remains subject to progress in regulation, product review, and tax reform. On July 15, Japan's Diet approved the transfer of Bitcoin and approximately 105 other crypto assets from the framework of the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, removing a major legal barrier for related funds to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Major Japanese financial groups such as SBI Holdings and Nomura are preparing digital asset products. Japan also plans to adjust the crypto asset tax system from a miscellaneous income tax of up to 55% to a separate self-assessment tax rate of approximately 20.315%.
Odaily Odaily: Mirae Asset has completed the acquisition of a 97.15% stake in Korbit, one of South Korea's earliest cryptocurrency exchanges, and rebranded it as Digital X. The company plans to develop Digital X into a smart investment platform, integrating real-world assets, security tokens, stablecoins, traditional assets, and digital assets within the same ecosystem. Mirae Asset stated that it will not directly compete with dominant exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Instead, it will focus on investor education, research, strict compliance standards, and institutional-grade infrastructure.
the long-awaited digital asset regulatory bill, the CLARITY Act, has hit a snag in its advancement. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that the Senate is not expected to pass the bill before the August recess.The CLARITY Act aims to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital assets, promoting the integration of blockchain and crypto assets into the mainstream financial system. Previously, the bill had undergone multiple rounds of negotiations between the crypto industry and opposing forces, such as the banking sector, and was once considered close to passage.However, recent controversy surrounding conflicts of interest related to President Donald Trump and his family's involvement in crypto projects has emerged as a new obstacle. Democrats are demanding the inclusion of ethical clauses in the bill that would restrict government officials from profiting from crypto transactions, a stance Republicans have previously opposed. Prediction market data indicates that the probability of the CLARITY Act passing this year has significantly declined. Polymarket data shows that as of Friday, the probability stood at approximately 37%, well below the over 80% level seen earlier this spring.Crypto policy organizations and industry insiders believe the current delay is largely influenced by the political dynamics of the U.S. midterm elections. Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy at Wintermute, stated that the votes to support the bill may still exist, but "election politics are louder." He suggested that a window for advancing the bill could still emerge after the November elections.Analysts point out that if Congress needs to prioritize major issues such as government funding and national defense before the end of its current term, the CLARITY Act could be further marginalized. As the U.S. political landscape may shift following the midterm elections, the outlook for crypto regulatory legislation remains highly uncertain. (Fortune)
OdailyOdailyOdaily News: The Wisconsin Election Commission has stated that residents who purchase contracts related to a specific election on Kalshi or Polymarket may lose their eligibility to vote in that same election. The Commission also noted that knowingly voting without being eligible could constitute a Class I felony. The Commission unanimously approved a legal memorandum regarding prediction markets during a meeting on July 9, and issued a statewide notice on Tuesday. The restrictions apply only to the corresponding election and do not automatically affect a trader's voting eligibility in other unrelated elections. Benjamin Freeman, Head of Election Business at Kalshi, stated that the guidance is "clearly unconstitutional and unlawful," adding that the company has hundreds of thousands of users in Wisconsin alone. Robert DeNault, Head of Enforcement and Legal Counsel at Kalshi, said that election markets certified by the CFTC and offered on federally regulated exchanges are legal. A spokesperson for Polymarket stated that the company would respond to the Commission's claims through appropriate legal proceedings. Both companies argue that their products are tradable financial contracts, not gambling.
Odaily Odaily News Crypto derivatives platform BitMEX is facing a proposed class action lawsuit, with BKX Services Inc. and David Namdar filing a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs allege they incurred combined losses of 622.66 BTC from forced liquidations on BitMEX, with BKX claiming losses of at least 305.81 BTC and Namdar claiming losses exceeding 316.85 BTC. The complaint alleges that BitMEX's internal trading desk had access to customers' private information and could continue trading during periods when the server was frozen and regular users were unable to access or close positions. The plaintiffs further claim that BitMEX allowed customers to use leverage of up to 100x and would automatically liquidate positions when the collateral value was still twice the loss amount, with the remaining BTC entering the platform's insurance fund. The plaintiffs are seeking the return of the allegedly withheld Bitcoin, as well as compensatory and punitive damages. They intend to represent U.S. customers who purchased BTC swap products since July 23, 2018. On the same day the lawsuit was filed, BitMEX announced that following a strategic review by its owner, HDR Global Trading, it will cease providing services on September 23, has already stopped accepting new registrations, and plans to prohibit users from opening new positions starting August 26.