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According to The Block, Japanese financial group SBI Holdings has recently made a series of aggressive moves, completing multiple major crypto investments in succession: exclusively investing $125 million in Gauntlet's Series C, $76 million in EDX Markets' Series C, spending approximately $289 million to acquire Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank, and taking a stake in Singaporean exchange Coinhako. In addition, SBI also participated in Digital Asset's $355 million financing, Morpho's $175 million token round, and Circle's $222 million token presale, and launched Japan's first trust bank-backed yen stablecoin, JPYSC. SBI stated that the company is driving the group's overall on-chain transformation, aiming to provide end-to-end services across exchanges, asset tokenization, market platforms, and other segments, to position itself ahead of the upcoming "token economy" era. Analysts point out that SBI is building Asia's first scaled on-chain asset management business; its strategic core is not purchasing crypto exposure, but controlling the infrastructure of the next-generation financial system. On the regulatory front, the Japanese parliament is advancing legislation to include cryptocurrencies as regulated financial instruments, and plans to significantly reduce the capital gains tax on crypto assets from 55% to 20% by 2028, aligning it with stocks and bonds, providing policy support for institutional entry.
: Following a meeting with Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani, Bilal bin Saqib, Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, stated that stablecoins, tokenized RWAs, and other blockchain products should undergo separate technical and Sharia assessments and should not be treated as a single category. Previously, scholars including Usmani issued a fatwa determining that USDT and other cryptocurrencies do not constitute wealth recognized under Islamic Sharia law, rendering transactions involving the purchase of physical goods or digital services with them invalid. In March of this year, Pakistan passed the Virtual Assets Act, which requires exchanges, custodians, and token issuers to ensure their operations comply with Sharia law under the guidance of an Islamic finance scholars committee. Meanwhile, the country is advancing plans for a sovereign stablecoin, the tokenization of national assets, and the licensing of crypto trading platforms.
据 Claude 官方 X 账号（@claudeai）发布，Claude 将在所有付费计划中延长 Fable 5 的访问权限，同时 Claude Code 每周使用限制维持高出 50% 的水平，上述政策延续至 7 月 19 日。官方补充说明，用户每周使用限额的一半可用于 Fable 5，超出后可通过使用积分继续访问，或切换至其他模型继续使用。
Fox Business crypto reporter posted on X platform, stating that this week there will be a dense schedule of economic data, Fed speeches, and further clarification on the status of the Clarity Act. Key points to watch include: the latest inflation data such as CPI and PPI, which could influence market expectations for the Fed's next interest rate decision; Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh will submit the semiannual monetary policy report to Congress and may face questions from lawmakers on Fed-related topics, with Michelle Bowman, Chris Waller, Michael Barr, Lisa Cook, and several regional Fed presidents also expected to speak; the updated version of the Clarity Act will merge texts from the Senate Banking Committee and the Senate Agriculture Committee. Some industry sources indicate that key clauses are still under "active negotiation" and the ethics agreement is "not yet finalized." It remains unclear how this will impact the timing of a full Senate vote, with many hoping the vote could be scheduled as early as the week of the 20th.
multiple sources familiar with discussions on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act indicate that U.S. lawmakers plan to release an updated version of the crypto market structure bill this week. The new text incorporates content from bills previously passed by the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and the Agriculture Committee, with consultations between the two committees on multiple provisions. (CoinDesk)
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer Faryar Shirzad responded on X on July 11 to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren's criticism of the CLARITY Act, stating that the bill would not weaken national security but would instead bring digital asset platforms under stronger regulation. Elizabeth Warren had previously stated on July 8 that the current draft of the CLARITY Act could provide opportunities for evading sanctions. Faryar Shirzad stated that the bill would require crypto platforms to comply with stricter national security standards and allow platforms to freeze suspicious transactions upon request from law enforcement. U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis previously stated that the CLARITY Act includes 16 illicit finance safeguards and warned that the bill may represent the last major opportunity for the U.S. Congress to pass comprehensive digital asset rules before 2030. (Bitcoin.com News).
The Singapore Police Force's Anti-Scam Centre and Cybercrime Department, in a six-week joint anti-scam operation from April 16 to May 31, 2026, collaborated with Coinbase, Coinhako, Gemini, Independent Reserve, OKX, StraitsX, and Upbit. Using blockchain analysis tools from Chainalysis and TRM Labs, they identified potential scam victims and conducted over 145 targeted interventions via phone and in-person visits, preventing potential losses exceeding $4.2 million. Coinbase Singapore stated in a post on X on July 10 that it worked with the Singapore police to prevent over 145 individuals from losing a combined total of more than $4.2 million due to scams. The Singapore Police Force stated that it will continue to work with cryptocurrency exchanges and other private sector entities to combat cybercrime. (Bitcoin.com News).
According to official sources, Phantom stated that some user wallets encountered performance degradation issues during send and swap operations. The team is investigating and working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. Further updates will be provided once more information is available.
some Phantom wallet users are currently experiencing performance degradation when using transfer and swap functions. The team is investigating the issue and will provide timely updates on progress.
According to The Hill, the U.S. Crypto Market Structure Bill, the CLARITY Act, is facing a critical advancement milestone before the August congressional recess. Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to push the bill to the Senate floor for consideration during the week of July 20, but it still requires support from at least seven Democratic senators.
According to Odaily, Bitcoin is set to undergo two fork events in 2026. Developer Paul Sztorc plans to launch an intentional hard fork called eCash, expected to activate around August 21 at block height 964,000. Another controversial soft fork proposal, BIP-110, has the potential to inadvertently cause a chain split during the August signaling window. A Bitcoin chain split replicates the UTXO set, giving holders 1:1 assets on both ledgers. The usability of a forked coin depends on replay protection, mining difficulty, and market conditions. Self-custodial holders, who control their private keys at the time of the snapshot, can typically sign transactions on either chain; custodial holdings, where private keys are controlled by exchanges at the time of the snapshot, mean users' eligibility for the forked coin depends on the platform's policy. (Bitcoin.com News)
the UK Financial Conduct Authority finalized crypto rules last month, providing guidance on capital requirements, admission and disclosure, and a broader conduct framework for crypto firms.The Bank of England has removed previously proposed limits on holdings of fiat-backed stablecoins and reduced the reserve requirement that issuers must hold at the central bank from 40% to 30%. The stablecoin proposal put forward in November 2025 had restricted individual holdings of systemic sterling stablecoins to no more than £20,000 and corporate holdings to no more than £10 million. (CoinDesk).
According to IBTIMES, Brazilian police announced the launch of "Operation Veil of Maya," executing 9 search and seizure warrants simultaneously in four locations: São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Porto Alegre, and Canoas, to crack down on a money laundering network involving 87 shell companies. The operation's name originates from the philosophical concept "Veil of Maya" (Maya), referring to the illusion that hides reality. Investigations reveal that cryptocurrency primarily served the role of cross-border fund transfer within this money laundering network. Criminals received illegal income through shell companies, converted the funds into crypto assets, and then transferred them overseas. The individuals involved may currently face charges including money laundering, tax evasion, participation in organized crime, and other related accusations, but the police have not yet disclosed the scale of the funds involved or the quantity of assets seized.
Galaxy 研究主管 Alex Thorn在 X 平台发文披露，围绕“Noah Doe”试图通过法律程序获得中本聪比特币所有权的遗弃比特币案件迎来重大进展，比特币政策研究所（BPI）已正式申请作为被告介入此案并寻求推动法院驳回全部诉讼。据悉，由律师事务所 White & Case 代理的 BPI 此次不仅申请介入案件，还提交了拟答辩文件、15 项积极抗辩理由并计划提出撤诉动议。 Alex Thorn 透露，BPI 称其具备介入资格，因为该机构长期自托管一部分计划无限期持有的比特币储备，而原告所主张的“长期未动用即构成遗弃”的理论，恰恰可能将类似资产纳入未来诉讼范围。如果本案的法律逻辑最终获得法院支持，未来可能成为剥夺长期自托管用户资产所有权的先例，所以这场诉讼不仅关乎中本聪相关资产，也关系到整个比特币自托管生态的法律基础。
According to Southern Metropolitan Daily, Tencent is negotiating to become the largest shareholder of general AI Agent company Manus. A consortium of Chinese capital led by Tencent plans to repurchase all equity of Manus from Meta at a valuation of approximately 2 billion USD. However, sources familiar with the matter revealed that upon completion of the transaction, Tencent will still maintain a minority shareholder status and will not hold a controlling stake. Manus is an AI Agent product launched by Butterfly Effect Company. It went viral overnight in China in March 2025, and its annualized revenue has exceeded 100 million USD. Previously, Meta announced the acquisition of Manus, but due to the intervention of the Ministry of Commerce and the foreign investment security review mechanism, the acquisition was legally prohibited and required to be revoked in April 2026. This repurchase by Chinese capital marks the subsequent progress following the halt of the acquisition.
Vitalik stated the biggest divide on AI is not about policy, but about whether superintelligence is imminent or just another technology. (Cointelegraph)
According to Bloomberg Law, the U.S. Department of Justice plans to drop all criminal charges against Matthew Goettsche, the alleged mastermind of BitClub Network, overturning the indictment decision from 2019. Goettsche was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and selling unregistered securities; the BitClub Network he operated attracted investors under the guise of "mining pool dividends," but actually fabricated returns and is suspected of defrauding investors of over $722 million. The case was originally scheduled for trial in October this year, but the Office of the Deputy Attorney General recently ordered the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey to terminate the prosecution via "dismissal with prejudice," while still seeking to recover some investor losses. Analysts point out that this move is the latest case of the Trump administration significantly scaling back cryptocurrency enforcement actions—both Trump himself and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche hold crypto assets, sparking external questions about conflicts of interest. Previously, three co-defendants had pleaded guilty one after another, while Goettsche's case was delayed for nearly 7 years due to evidence review of approximately 2 million electronic records and multiple breakdowns in plea negotiations.
Odaily, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Mike Selig posted on X platform, stating that innovators and market participants in the crypto industry need clear regulatory expectations, and the CLARITY Act will establish a comprehensive rule framework for digital asset regulation. The future development of the U.S. crypto market requires a definitive regulatory environment, and the CLARITY Act can provide "future-proof" digital asset regulatory rules. If the U.S. hopes to maintain its status as a global cryptocurrency hub, this bill is "must-pass legislation."The CLARITY Act aims to further clarify the division of regulatory responsibilities for digital asset markets and establish an institutional framework for crypto asset trading, market structure, and regulatory authority. Supporters believe the bill helps reduce regulatory uncertainty, encouraging businesses and capital to develop within the U.S. market. Mike Selig has repeatedly emphasized the need for clear, enforceable regulatory rules to support digital asset innovation while ensuring market safety and investor protection. This latest statement further reflects the trend of U.S. regulatory agencies pushing for clearer rules in the crypto industry.
Bitget Stock Spot rToken has listed SK Hynix (rSKHY). From now until July 17, users trading rSKHY can enjoy a 0 fee promotion.In addition, the platform has launched a exclusive event for new users, with a total prize pool of 50,000 USDT equivalent in SK Hynix. During the event, new registered users who complete a net deposit of at least 1,000 USDT and their first trade can randomly receive 10-88 USDT equivalent in rSKHY. New users participating in rSKHY trading can also unlock corresponding tiered stock rewards based on their cumulative trading volume, with the highest individual reward being rSKHY worth 888 USDT. The participation period is from July 10 to July 17.It is reported that rTokens, identified by the letter "r" followed by the stock ticker symbol (e.g., rNVDA for Nvidia), are issued by Reality, a licensed RWA protocol under Bitget. Through a partnership with compliant broker Alpaca, they are directly connected to global liquidity pools such as Nasdaq and NYSE. Their features include: 1:1 reserve of underlying assets held by a licensed custodian, stock dividends distributed 1:1 in token form, corporate actions (such as stock splits and reverse splits) mirrored synchronously, and the holdings can be used as cross-collateral for unified accounts and USDT-margined contracts.
: Nu Holdings, the parent company of Brazil's crypto-friendly digital bank Nubank, has received an official banking license from Mexican financial regulator Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores. This license allows it to offer services such as payroll accounts, checking accounts, higher-limit deposits, and a wider range of loan products in the country. Since entering Mexico in 2019, Nubank has invested billions of dollars and currently serves over 15 million customers, representing approximately 15% of the local adult population. Founder and Global CEO David Vélez stated that the company's total investment in Mexico is expected to reach about $4.2 billion by 2030. (Bloomberg)