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the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan has established a cryptocurrency investigation unit within its newly inaugurated National Command and Control Center (NC3) to probe money laundering and terrorist financing activities conducted through virtual currencies.Dr. Muhammad Athar Waheed, head of the FIA's Counter-Terrorism Department, stated that the new unit will investigate the criminal use of cryptocurrencies. The newly formed Pakistan Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA) will be responsible for overseeing digital assets. Dr. Waheed also urged the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency and the Anti-Narcotics Force to establish similar departments to address the use of cryptocurrencies in cybercrime and drug trafficking.The NC3 integrates the FIA's financial crime tools onto a single platform, including anti-money laundering and virtual currency investigation units, an Interpol coordination point, open-source intelligence, cyber patrolling, and dark web investigation departments. Pakistan previously lifted its eight-year ban on cryptocurrency banking, created the PVARA, and is advancing the licensing of cryptocurrency exchanges. (Decrypt)
PPP Prediction Market Tool monitoring shows that the probability of "CLARITY Bill Signed into Law in 2026" on Polymarket has risen to 42%, up 5% in 24 hours and 10% in a week.The market rules are as follows: If the "Digital Asset Market Transparency Act of 2025" (HR3633) is passed by both chambers of the U.S. Congress and signed into law before 11:59 PM ET on December 31, 2026, the market will resolve to "YES"; otherwise, it will resolve to "NO". The primary sources of information are official announcements from the U.S. Congress website and other official U.S. government information, although other reliable reports may also be referenced.White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt has officially stated today that he will remain in Washington to push for the passage of the CLARITY Act. Previously, there were reports that he would leave before the Senate vote, but that news has now been overturned.Join the PPP Signal Push Community to stay ahead and seize the opportunity.
据马哈拉施特拉邦首席部长 Devendra Fadnavis 发文，该邦正推进《马哈拉施特拉土地代币资产数字化与交换法案（DELTA Act）》草案制定工作。Fadnavis 主持召开相关会议，指示官员研究全球法律法规与最佳实践，并成立由 SEBI、BSE、NSE 代表及专业人士组成的专家委员会，制定完整立法框架。 根据该提案，不动产将通过区块链技术进行代币化，交易全程在链上完成。此举旨在释放不动产潜在价值，开辟新收入来源，助力马哈拉施特拉邦实现 2030 年 GDP 达 1 万亿美元目标。若立法落地，马哈拉施特拉邦将成为印度首个引入此类法规的邦。
According to Chaoxiang Research, UBS released a SemiBytes Flash Note on July 20, 2026, judging that the semiconductor sector is transitioning from a broad-based rally to a phase of severe divergence, while the AI-themed crowded trade continues. The report covers five core topics. The release of Kimi K3 drives another upgrade in open-source model scale; longer context windows boost demand for HBM and storage, with NVIDIA being the biggest beneficiary. Micron's cumulative free cash flow over the next few years is expected to exceed $400 billion; after the buyback ban is lifted, the theoretical buyback ratio could exceed 40%, which is not yet fully priced in by the market. Divergence within the analog chip sector is intensifying; stocks with higher AI exposure have gained a 42x P/E premium, while valuations for stocks with automotive and industrial exposure remain near historical averages. Position crowding data shows that Lam Research, Broadcom, Seagate, Micron, and AMD remain in a state of extreme long positioning crowding.
据 The Block 报道，英国议会数字资产跨党派小组已就本地加密行业的银行服务准入问题启动调查。此次调查将重点审视加密企业在开立和维持银行账户方面面临的困难，以及银行对加密交易设置限制的相关情况。
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stated at a cabinet meeting today that the market widely criticizes single-stock leveraged ETFs for "excessively amplifying market volatility" and urged relevant authorities to "promptly and adequately improve the related system." Although regulators have taken certain measures, investors believe these products have exacerbated market fluctuations and declines, exposing efficiency issues at the policy level. In response to the market controversy sparked by single-stock leveraged ETFs linked to Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, Lee Jae-myung said financial regulators should formulate and enhance relevant supporting measures as soon as possible, and study the introduction of further countermeasures when necessary.The Financial Services Commission (FSC) of South Korea explained that the introduction of single-stock leveraged ETFs aims to reduce capital outflows caused by overseas stock investments and bring investors within the domestic regulatory framework. Given that overseas markets already offer 2x to 3x leverage products, this initiative helps guide funds to remain in the Korean market. The FSC noted that the scale of overseas leveraged products has declined, and the net overseas stock investment by Korean individual investors dropped from approximately USD 40 billion last year to USD 2.8 billion in the first half of this year, which has played a role in stabilizing the exchange rate.However, market participants continue to question that single-stock leveraged ETFs have amplified market turbulence amid the recent sharp fluctuations in semiconductor stocks. In response, Lee Jae-myung emphasized that the South Korean government needs to continuously monitor market impacts and introduce additional measures when necessary. (NATE)
A Kalshi public relations representative stated that U.S. states do not have the jurisdictional authority to regulate prediction markets, a legal boundary that has been clarified through relevant case law by multiple courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.Kalshi expressed disappointment over Washington State's continued allocation of public financial resources to advance related regulatory actions, asserting that the authority to regulate prediction markets should rest at the federal level.
that, according to Daniel Wallach, a U.S. Washington State court has issued a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, ruling that its operations violate Washington state gambling laws and constitute illegal gambling activities; moreover, the Commodity Exchange Act does not have the authority to supersede state-level gambling laws.
Celsius 联合创始人 Hanoch "Nuke" Goldstein 同意支付 240 万美元并接受加密货币业务禁令，以解决 FTC 对其虚假宣传用户存款安全的指控。
According to Edaily, the South Korean government held the first stablecoin legislation forum attended by the Deputy Prime Minister for Economy on July 21, focusing on the "Basic Act on Digital Assets," with key topics covering the stablecoin issuance and circulation system, segmented regulation of the digital asset industry, and improvements to anti-money laundering rules.
在完成严谨全面的安全审查后，United Stables 正式宣布采用 Chainlink 作为驱动 U 稳定币的官方数据与跨链基础设施。
据 The Block 报道，知情人士称，特朗普已同意加密货币立法中的伦理条款，为《Clarity 法案》继续推进扫清最后主要障碍。该法案拟首次在联邦层面对数字资产行业建立全面监管框架，并划分美国证券交易委员会与美国商品期货交易委员会的监管权限。
According to South Korea's Seoul Economic Daily, the Democratic Party of Korea urged the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to closely monitor single-stock leveraged ETFs and formulate supplementary measures when necessary.
According to Bitcoin.com, the Kenyan government is investigating the hacking incident of President William Ruto's official website. The attackers temporarily tampered with the homepage content and demanded a payment of 5 Bitcoins, threatening to leak undisclosed information otherwise.
one year after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Clarity for Digital Assets Act (CLARITY Act), the bill remains stalled in the Senate, facing opposition from the banking industry and partisan divisions. Supporters anticipate a potential vote before the Senate's August recess. Industry organizations Coin Center and the Blockchain Association have identified Section 604 as a key provision for protecting open-source innovation. This provision aims to prevent non-custodial blockchain developers, node operators, and validators from being classified as federal money transmitters. Stefan Muehlbauer, Head of U.S. Government Affairs at CertiK, stated that removing Section 604 could conflate software development with financial services, subjecting developers to the Bank Secrecy Act and triggering First Amendment-related constitutional challenges. Iana Dimitrova, CEO of Openpayd, noted that the expanding use of stablecoins for cross-border value transfer has made the need for a federal regulatory framework more apparent. The bill also addresses accounting standards, acknowledges the rescission of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin SAB 121, and prohibits the SEC from reimposing equivalent crypto custody accounting requirements without a full notice-and-comment rulemaking process. Mark Zalan, CEO of Gomining, pointed out that Bitcoin still faces regulatory gaps, such as tax treatment.
Odaily News: Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to coordinate virtual asset regulation, enhance cooperation between the country's financial, tax, and capital market institutions, and address the fragmentation of digital asset regulation. The executive order establishes a Virtual Assets Committee composed of heads from Nigeria's major financial regulatory agencies to guide relevant policies. Nigeria's tax authority will update digital asset policies and provide more details on the impact on taxpayers. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, stated that the executive order does not create new regulatory agencies nor transfer powers between agencies; each institution retains its statutory duties and independence, and registration requirements will be determined based on the nature of the activity and the assets involved. A June report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) shows that since 2019, Nigeria has accounted for approximately 60% of stablecoin inflows in Sub-Saharan Africa; between July 2023 and June 2024, the country's cryptocurrency inflows reached approximately $59 billion.
Odaily News: US President Trump posted on social media, thanking Speaker Mike Johnson, House Budget Committee Chairman Jody Arrington, and the members of the Budget Committee for their efforts in incorporating as much of the "Save America Act" as possible into the budget, while providing assistance to our great farmers and funding for our military. I am asking all House Republicans to vote “yes” on the budget resolution this week. This is a crucial first step toward passing the budget. House Republicans must stand united and fight for the "Save America Act."
Ansem posted on platform X, stating that the current market remains in a stage with high growth potential. Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) still have considerable room to rise from their all-time highs, with SOL down approximately 75% from its peak and BTC down about 50%. Compared to previous cycles, this cycle has more mature user experiences and infrastructure, including improved mobile trading experiences, lower barriers for wallet onboarding, and enhanced cross-chain capabilities, making it easier for new users without prior crypto experience to enter the market.Ansem pointed out that a growing number of high-quality developers are aligning incentives through a "token plus equity" model, offering investors exposure to a wider range of industry sectors. Meanwhile, institutional interest in Real World Assets (RWA), attention to the regulatory framework related to the US CLARITY Act, and the entry of major tech-finance companies like Stripe and Robinhood into the crypto space are all boosting market confidence. The wealth effect generated by AI stock performance in recent years, coupled with the wealth-building cases of Meme coins in previous crypto cycles, are reinforcing the market's perception of high-yield trading opportunities. While some earlier Meme coins grew from zero to tens of billions of dollars in market capitalization, the circulating market cap of current popular Meme projects like $ANSEM is still under $100 million, attracting speculative capital.This cycle features dual market drivers: institutional narratives and high-risk speculative opportunities. On one hand, mature financial applications like perpetual contracts and RWA will attract more professional capital; on the other hand, trading in Meme coins and low-market-cap tokens will continue to attract significant retail participation.Ansem stated that with more teams launching user-friendly mobile crypto applications that lower the barrier to entry, this cycle could become the one with the largest scale of retail participation in crypto history.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has responded to recent controversy surrounding his X account profile picture change and claims that the Base community is "unsupported." He thanked the community for their feedback and acknowledged that his previous communication regarding expectations was not clear enough. Users should not interpret the content of his personal X account as investment advice or signals for individual tokens. He stated that he simply shares internet content he finds interesting or amusing, and may not even be aware whether such content is associated with any particular token or project. He pointed out that his tweets and profile picture changes do not represent endorsements of or commitments to any project.Regarding support for the Base ecosystem, Brian Armstrong explained that Base aims to build financial services infrastructure, supporting various application scenarios including stock tokenization, lending protocols, stablecoin payments, and Meme coin trading. Coinbase supports users in freely trading assets but will not use its official influence to "pump" or promote specific tokens. Both Coinbase and the Base team are indeed subject to compliance and regulatory restrictions, preventing them from listing certain tokens on the centralized exchange and from marketing specific projects at the community's request.Base currently supports ecosystem development primarily through offline Base Batches events, developer grant programs, and investments from Coinbase Ventures and the Base Ecosystem Fund. Additionally, based on long-term user value assessment, Coinbase may integrate certain Base ecosystem DeFi protocols into its own products to help projects expand distribution.Brian Armstrong stated that Coinbase will continue to prioritize projects capable of creating long-term user value in the future, and expressed hope that this clarification will help the community set clearer expectations. He added that he may still continue to post Meme content he finds interesting, but such content will not constitute investment advice.
the cross-chain protocol Allbridge has issued an official statement confirming that an attacker has withdrawn approximately $1.65 million in assets from the Allbridge Core liquidity pool. A detailed analysis of the incident is currently being compiled, and the full investigation results will be published subsequently. The team emphasizes that there is no further risk to current user liquidity and that the Allbridge Next service is operating normally.In response to this incident, Allbridge plans to relaunch the Core version but will remove the liquidity pool design. Future cross-chain transfers will be facilitated via Circle CCTP and the LayerZero router to eliminate the risk of liquidity pool imbalance and the model vulnerabilities exploited in this attack. This incident has accelerated the previously initiated migration plan to fully transition to the more secure new infrastructure, Allbridge Next. According to the plan, Allbridge Core and Allbridge Classic will cease operations in their current form within the next three months, and users are advised to withdraw their relevant liquidity in advance.It is understood that this attack has exposed the risks inherent in the traditional cross-chain liquidity pool model and has further driven the protocol's transition towards a cross-chain architecture based on message passing and native asset transfer.