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The White House has released a 163-page report outlining the latest developments in national crypto policy. While it marks an important step toward regulatory clarity, the document notably omits a clear strategy for managing a proposed U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. U.S. Crypto Policy Report Offers Familiar Ground The report focuses on ongoing efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency space, including previously discussed policy frameworks. According to senior officials, the strategy serves more as a benchmark to track progress, rather than a platform for new announcements. It reiterates many positions already known within the industry, providing few new details or unexpected policy…

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Altcoins Slide as Bitcoin Holds Ground The cryptocurrency market faced widespread losses over the last 24 hours, with several major altcoins experiencing sharp downward moves, while Bitcoin and Ethereum managed to remain relatively stable. This mixed momentum signals growing caution among investors as volatility creeps back into the digital asset space. Bitcoin Price Stability Amid Market Decline Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, showed resilience with a 0.0% change, holding firm despite broader market selling pressure. This stability often reflects a shift in capital flow where traders seek safety in Bitcoin during uncertain altcoin conditions. Ethereum (ETH), the…

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Major Tokenization Initiative to Boost Blockchain Adoption in Structured Finance Brazilian securitization firm VERT Capital has announced plans to tokenize up to $1 billion in real-world assets (RWAs) on the XDC Network, marking a significant step in blockchain-based structured finance. Key Details of the Deal Why This Matters for Brazil’s Financial Ecosystem Brazil is emerging as a leading hub for tokenization in Latin America, with this deal reinforcing its position. The move aims to: Statement from VERT Capital Gabriel Braga, Head of Digital Assets at VERT, stated: “Our goal is to transform traditional structured assets into digital assets with global liquidity. We already have ready-to-issue structures, proven…

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Messaging Giant Bans Major Fraud Marketplaces Telegram has shut down two massive underground marketplaces—Huione Guarantee (also known as Haowang Guarantee) and Xinbi Guarantee—after investigations revealed they processed over $35 billion in USDT transactions for cybercriminals. These platforms operated as escrow services for fraudsters, including pig-butchering scam syndicates, facilitating money laundering and illegal trades. The crackdown followed pressure from U.S. regulators and blockchain intelligence firms like TRM Labs and Elliptic. Scammers Quickly Adapt, Migrate to New Platforms Despite Telegram’s ban, illicit activity is shifting rather than declining: U.S. Authorities Escalate Enforcement The U.S. has sanctioned Huione Group as a money-laundering threat, freezing affiliated wallets and targeting vendors. However, the decentralized nature of these operations makes them hard to fully dismantle.…

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Sharp Decline as Market Sentiment Sours The Solana-based meme token BONK plunged 12%, dropping from $0.0000317 to $0.0000276 amid a broader downturn in meme coin markets. The Memecoin Index fell over 8%, signaling widespread profit-taking ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Key Price Levels & Volatility Spike in Trading Volume Signals Mass Liquidation Transaction volume surged to 2.59 trillion tokens during peak selling, with the most intense liquidation occurring at 20:00 UTC on July 29. A flash crash between 10:47–10:52 UTC saw a 3.13% drop in just five minutes, with 60.6 billion tokens changing hands. Market Dynamics & Sell-Side Dominance Broader Meme Coin Sector Under Pressure The sell-off extended beyond BONK, with other meme tokens also facing steep declines.…

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The memecoin market continues to face turbulence, with PEPE leading the sector’s recent decline. PEPE fell nearly 5% in the last 24 hours, dropping from $0.000012023 to $0.00001119 as bearish pressure and high-volume trading triggered a wave of liquidations. Whale Activity and Weak Demand Drive Price Lower According to trading data, PEPE’s price action was heavily influenced by large-scale whale selling, which coincided with a lack of strong buying support. Attempts to push the price higher were repeatedly rejected near $0.000011692, a level that now appears to act as resistance. Trading volume peaked at 6.91 trillion tokens in a single…

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Bitcoin Struggles Below $118K as Dollar Strengthens Bitcoin (BTC) traded cautiously below $118,000 as the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) surged to a five-week high following robust economic data. The DXY climbed to 99.34, its strongest level since June 23, driven by better-than-expected GDP growth and resilient consumer spending. U.S. Economy Expands 3% in Q2, Bolstering the Dollar The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 3% in the second quarter, exceeding expectations. Key factors included: The strong GDP data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain steady interest rates, supporting the dollar’s upward momentum. Market Risks: Overcrowded USD Short Positions Analysts warn of potential short squeezes in the dollar, which could trigger risk-off sentiment across equities…

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The Trump administration is paving the way for a “Golden Age of Crypto” with a new White House report outlining federal strategies for digital asset regulation. The recommendations aim to streamline crypto trading, embrace decentralized finance (DeFi), and strengthen the U.S. dollar’s dominance through stablecoins. Federal-Level Crypto Trading: SEC and CFTC Coordination A major focus of the report is enabling digital asset trading at the federal level by clarifying rules around registration, custody, and recordkeeping. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are urged to eliminate regulatory gaps, allowing smoother market operations. This move could accelerate institutional adoption, providing long-awaited legal certainty for exchanges, custodians,…

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Vietnam’s passage of its first digital technology law is creating a ripple effect across Southeast Asia, especially in the emerging DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) sector. The law, which goes into effect in 2026, establishes a regulatory framework for crypto and digital assets, including a sandbox for innovation, paving the way for real-world Web3 adoption. Institutional Capital Enters Vietnam’s Web3 Ecosystem According to Chloe Phung, co-CEO of U2U Network, Vietnam’s policy shift is encouraging traditional financial institutions to explore blockchain use cases. Major players like SSI Digital, the venture arm of Vietnam’s largest financial firm, are investing directly in blockchain…

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