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A statue commemorating Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been stolen from its location in Lugano, Switzerland. The theft occurred on August 3rd, 2025, causing significant discussion within the cryptocurrency community. The statue was a notable landmark in Lugano's crypto-friendly infrastructure, previously serving as a tourist attraction where visitors could pay for their trips using Bitcoin. Local authorities have not yet released details about the investigation or potential suspects.

Key crypto developments from August 2nd, 2025: - Bitcoin declined to $115.5K due to profit-taking and tariff concerns - **Ethereum ETFs set new record** with $5.5B inflows in July 2025 - Tether demonstrates market strength with $4.9B Q2 profit - SEC initiates Project Crypto to position US as global crypto leader - Ethereum Foundation marks 10-year milestone with new long-term strategy Market shows mixed signals with institutional investment continuing despite price corrections. SEC's initiative signals growing regulatory clarity in the US crypto space.

The stablecoin market has reached $150B, with Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC) dominating 85% of market share. The GENIUS Act is advancing through Congress, establishing a comprehensive US regulatory framework for stablecoins. Traditional financial institutions are entering the space: - Bank of America and Western Union launching stablecoin initiatives - Paxos and Ethena gaining significant traction Key impacts: - Reshaping traditional finance infrastructure - Reducing global remittance costs - Influencing US Treasury yields The regulatory framework requires full backing by liquid US assets and aims to integrate crypto payments into mainstream finance.

**Key Updates:** - Samourai Wallet developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill are scheduled for court hearings tomorrow at 10:00 & 10:30 AM - Both developers are expected to plead guilty to money laundering charges - This follows federal prosecutors' charges from April 2024 related to crypto mixing tools The case represents ongoing U.S. government enforcement actions targeting cryptocurrency mixing services. The prosecution alleges the wallet service was used to facilitate money laundering operations. *Court proceedings tomorrow will likely provide more details on the scope of the charges and potential settlements.*

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com plans to launch a stablecoin in Q4 2025, joining a growing trend of major financial institutions entering the digital currency space. Key developments: - JD's stablecoin will be pegged to HKD and other currencies - Initial B2B focus with planned expansion to retail in Hong Kong and Macau - Public blockchain implementation for transparency - HKMA-supervised testing since July 2024 This follows significant moves by traditional finance: - Major US banks discussing consortium stablecoin - HSBC launches tokenized deposits in Hong Kong - BNP Paribas introduces tokenized money market fund - Hong Kong passes comprehensive stablecoin regulation [Read HKMA press release](https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/05/20250521-3/)