SEC Launches Project Crypto to Make US a Global Hub
SEC Launches Project Crypto to Make US a Global Hub
🏛️ SEC's Crypto Power Move
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.
Latest crypto news! 🦥 🔵 Bitcoin hits $112,000, driven by institutional demand and ETF inflows, with Bitwise predicting a rise to $200,000 in 2025. 🔵 Ethereum’s ongoing improvements boost its DeFi ecosystem, positioning it as a top institutional choice despite a year-to-date
Here are the latest Crypto News, Overnighters: 🔵 Bitcoin hit a record $123,153.22, fueled by ETF inflows, later settling at $119,750.86. 🔵 Congress debates bills like the Genius Act to integrate crypto into finance. 🔵 Ten XRP ETF applications await SEC approval, boosting
Today’s Top Crypto News Roundup: 👇 🔵 Ukrainian lawmakers introduced bill №13356 on June 10, 2025, allowing the National Bank to include crypto in state reserves, a potential global precedent. 🔵 The SEC requested updated S-1 filings for Solana ETFs, with potential approvals
Check Out the Latest Crypto News 🦥 🔵 Bitcoin Hits $109,347: Driven by US-China trade talks, boosting crypto market sentiment. 🔵 Société Générale-Forge Launches USDCV: New stablecoin on Ethereum and Solana, bridging traditional finance and DeFi. 🔵 Tether to Open-Source
Here are the morning news for you, Overnighters: 🔵 Crypto market drops 3.2% to $3.41T, with 90 of top 100 coins down. 🔵 Robinhood hits record high with new crypto futures and staking. 🔵 Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund approved as spot ETF by SEC. 🔵 U.S.
Check out the latest crypto news! 🔵 Metaplanet’s CEO adopts a Bitcoin salary and treasury strategy, aiming to acquire businesses with crypto reserves. 🔵 Coinbase and 65 crypto firms lobby for the CLARITY Act to streamline U.S. crypto regulations under the CFTC. 🔵 Cronos
Latest crypto news anyone? 🦥 🔵 $BTC surged past $120,000, driven by institutional demand and optimism around U.S. regulatory developments during "Crypto Week." 🔵 The U.S. House approved the GENIUS Act, establishing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, boosting crypto
Here are the latest crypto updates: 🔵 Vietnam’s new Digital Technology Industry Law, passed June 14, brings digital assets under regulatory oversight. 🔵 Bitcoin ETFs record five days of inflows, with BlackRock’s IBIT hitting $70 billion in assets in just 341 days. 🔵 Market
Here are the latest crypto news, Overnighters! 🔵 Ethereum (ETH) fell 10% to $2,174.06, but increased blockchain activity and DeFi engagement suggest a possible price rebound. 🔵 Norway plans to halt new crypto mining data centers due to energy shortages, potentially
🦥Here are the latest crypto news, Overnighters: 🔵 Bitcoin drops to $115.5K amid profit-taking and tariff concerns, ending the week lower. 🔵 Ethereum ETFs attract $5.5B in July 2025, setting a record for capital inflows. 🔵 Tether reports $4.9B profit for Q2 2025,
$ETH skyrockets past $3,400, leading crypto markets with a 10% surge in 24 hours, hitting a 5-month high!
Base TVL hits ~$3,922B 💫 🔵 Ethereum's L2 powerhouse keeps growing, with 130 TPS in and booming DeFi/stablecoin adoption.
Latest Crypto News: Top Developments as of June 20, 2025 ✨ 🔵 JPMorgan Chase launches JPMD, a stablecoin-like token on Coinbase’s Base blockchain, boosting institutional crypto adoption. 🔵 Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, loses $90M+ in Ethereum, Dogecoin, and more to
Standard Chartered Reports: Ethereum Treasury Stocks Show Higher Returns Than ETFs
Standard Chartered analysis reveals that companies holding Ethereum in their treasury are delivering superior returns compared to ETH ETFs. This finding comes amid growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency exposure methods. - Direct ETH exposure through treasury stocks proving more profitable - Follows trend of increasing ETH ETF inflows - Institutional investors showing preference for traditional equity structures The report aligns with recent data showing Ethereum investors outperforming Bitcoin holders, suggesting a shift in institutional cryptocurrency investment strategies.
Stolen Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Found in Lugano Lake
The recently stolen Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland has been recovered from a nearby lake. The artwork, created by Valentina Picozzi as a tribute to Bitcoin's anonymous founder, was discovered in a damaged state, with evidence pointing to deliberate vandalism. The statue was initially reported missing on August 2, 2025, causing significant concern within the cryptocurrency community. Local authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives behind the theft and subsequent damage. - Statue recovered from lake - Found in fragmented condition - Investigation ongoing *Local authorities are requesting anyone with information to come forward.*
Messari State of Stablecoins Report: Market Reaches $150B with Major Players and Regulatory Progress
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 launches stablecoin initiatives - Western Union explores digital currency solutions - Paxos and Ethena gain significant market traction Key impacts: - Reshaping traditional finance infrastructure - Reducing global remittance costs - Influencing US Treasury yield dynamics [Read full report](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stables-july-17-23-2025-messari-1yfce)
JD.com Announces HKD-Pegged Stablecoin Amid Global Tokenization Wave
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/)