● Trump has threatened tariffs on 14 countries, with a maximum rate of 40%
According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Trump stated that the tariff letter sent on July 8 is the final offer. The August 1 deadline has been clarified, but he remains open to other ideas.
Trump has threatened tariffs on 14 countries. Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, and Tunisia face a 25% tariff rate; South Africa and Bosnia 30%; Indonesia 32%; Bangladesh and Serbia 35%; Thailand and Cambodia 36%; Laos and Myanmar 40%. The tariffs will take effect on August 1.
According to ChainCatcher, the Trump administration's digital assets task force plans to submit the first cryptocurrency policy report by July 22. The report is being prepared by task force leaders David Sacks and Bo Hines in collaboration with senior officials from the Treasury Department, Commerce Department, SEC, and CFTC, aiming to implement the executive order signed by President Trump in January. The report is expected to include regulatory and legislative recommendations, though specific content is still unclear.
CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham referred to the report as the government's 'cryptocurrency roadmap.' Industry insiders speculate it may include strategic Bitcoin reserve fundraising proposals and suggestions for cryptocurrency companies to access banking services.
● CoinShares: Digital asset investment products have seen inflows for 12 consecutive weeks
According to Shenchao TechFlow, CoinShares' latest weekly report shows that digital asset investment products recorded $1.03 billion in inflows last week, marking 12 consecutive weeks of net inflows, totaling $18 billion. Driven by rising prices, total assets under management reached a new high of $188 billion. In terms of regional distribution, the U.S. led inflows with $1 billion; Germany and Switzerland saw inflows of $38.5 million and $33.7 million, respectively. Canada and Brazil experienced outflows of $29.3 million and $9.7 million.
Bitcoin investment products attracted $790 million in inflows last week, down from an average of $1.5 billion in the previous three weeks, indicating a more cautious attitude from investors regarding Bitcoin prices. Ethereum saw inflows for the 11th consecutive week, increasing by $226 million last week, reflecting growing investor interest in Ethereum.
● U.S. SEC filing: As of June 30, the value of Strategy's digital assets is $64.36 billion
According to Odaily Planet Daily, the 8-K filing submitted to the U.S. SEC by Strategy (MicroStrategy) shows that as of June 30, its digital assets were valued at $64.36 billion, with an average cost of $70,982 per coin. By the second quarter of 2025, the fair value total of Bitcoin appreciated by $14 billion.
● Metaplanet increased its holdings by 2,205 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $238 million
According to Foresight News, Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japanese listed company Metaplanet, tweeted that Metaplanet increased its holdings by 2,205 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $238 million, with an average purchase price of about $108,237. So far in 2025, Bitcoin's return has reached 416.6%. As of July 7, 2025, Metaplanet holds 15,555 Bitcoins, with an average purchase price of about $99,307.
According to PANews, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested firms planning to issue a spot Solana ETF to amend their application documents and resubmit them by the end of July. Sources say the SEC could decide by October 10 at the latest, but this move may expedite the approval process for the Solana ETF.
Previously, the REX-Osprey SOL and Staking ETF was automatically approved and began trading due to the applicability of the Investment Company Act of 1940, becoming the first Solana staking fund, resulting in pressure on the SEC to expedite its approval. If approved, the Solana ETF will become the third type of spot cryptocurrency fund in the U.S. market.
● Goldman Sachs predicts the Federal Reserve may cut rates in September
According to Odaily Planet Daily, Goldman Sachs stated that the Federal Reserve may cut rates in September. Weakened tariff impacts and falling inflation may prompt the Fed to act earlier. The expected terminal rate range for the Fed is 3.00-3.25%, down from a previous expectation of 3.50-3.75%.
