Crypto News Today: Latest Updates on July 4, 2025

Ondo Finance and Pantera Capital Launch $250M RWA Investment Initiative

Tokenization platform Ondo Finance and crypto investment giant Pantera Capital are teaming up to invest $250 million into real-world asset projects through a new initiative called Ondo Catalyst. The goal is to support tools and platforms that help bring real-world assets like bonds or real estate onto the blockchain. The fund will make both equity and token investments. “The financial system is getting a major upgrade,” said Nathan Allman, CEO of Ondo.

Polymarket Faces Heat Over $58M Zelenskyy Suit Bet Dispute

Polymarket is facing heavy criticism over a controversial $58 million prediction market asking if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wore a suit before July. Despite major news outlets calling his June 24 NATO outfit a suit, the UMA protocol overturned the "Yes" vote twice. A final ruling is expected by July 4 at 2:09 AM ET. The controversy raises concerns over market integrity as Polymarket reportedly nears a $200M funding round.

U.S. Debt Crisis? 93% Odds It Surpasses $38 Trillion in 2025

According to leading crypto prediction platform Polymarket, there is now a 93% chance that the U.S. national debt will exceed $38 trillion by 2025. With the current debt already nearing $35 trillion, this staggering projection underscores growing concerns about unchecked government spending, rising interest payments, and a lack of fiscal discipline. Traders are betting on this outcome, warning it could shake markets, weaken the U.S. dollar, and push investors toward Bitcoin and crypto as safer alternatives.

When Will Trump Sign The Big Beautiful Bill?

President Trump will officially sign the "Big Beautiful Bill" on July 4th at 4 p.m. EST during a White House celebration. The bill narrowly passed the House with a 218-214 vote, as all Democrats voted against it.