📰 Notable Industry Developments

Upcoming U.S. “Crypto Week”—Congress will review key bills (Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act) starting July 14, adding regulatory momentum .

Ripple, Circle, Kraken & co. seek U.S. bank charters, aiming to offer regulated crypto banking services amid shifting policy dynamics .

XRP ETF launch set for July 18 by ProShares, coinciding with Crypto Week .

Global & local moves:

Pakistan’s central bank to pilot a CBDC, with legislation nearly finalized .

Pakistan additionally formed the Pakistan Crypto Council and is planning a strategic Bitcoin reserve .