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Former U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to launch his own coin, which is set to take place on Wednesday. While some people speculated that it might be a cryptocurrency, Trump’s project is more of a traditional product than a digital asset.

 
New Coin to Support Presidential Campaign
Donald Trump, who is running for the presidency of the United States again, announced the launch of a new coin to raise funds for his election campaign. The project, titled "Silver Medallion First Edition President Trump," aims to distribute physical silver to Americans who support his political vision and want to see him back in office. Although many of his supporters expected Trump to release a cryptocurrency, this new coin is something entirely different.
 Launch of Limited Edition Coin
Trump announced that the coin will be sold for $100 each through the website RealTrumpCoins.com. The coin will be made of 99.9% pure silver and will only be available in a limited edition. One side of the coin will feature Donald Trump’s likeness, while the other side will display the White House accompanied by the phrase "In God We Trust."
 This coin is expected to be one of several activities that Trump undertakes to secure the necessary funding for his campaign ahead of the upcoming presidential elections in the U.S. The coin comes at a time when Trump is actively seeking new ways to bolster his campaign and ensure he has the resources he needs. He stated that this silver coin is the "ONLY OFFICIAL coin" he has designed and that was minted in the U.S. under his leadership.
 Cryptocurrency Expectations Unfulfilled
In recent months, several meme coins featuring themes related to Donald Trump have appeared in the market, capitalizing on his popularity. However, Trump has distanced himself from these unofficial tokens and emphasized during the introduction of his silver coin that:
"I’ve seen a lot of coins using my beautiful face, but they’re not official. RealTrumpCoin.com is the only place to purchase the official Trump coin."
 At first glance, Trump’s announcement of a new official coin might seem related to cryptocurrency, as many of his fans have been expecting him to introduce a digital asset. For instance, last week, 84% of bettors on the Polymarket platform believed that Trump would come out with his own cryptocurrency. This anticipation was fueled by the launch of the World Liberty Financial project, which was speculated to potentially include an official Trump cryptocurrency.
 World Liberty Financial and the True Purpose of the Coin
The World Liberty Financial project does contain a token called WLFI, but this token lacks the key characteristics of a classic cryptocurrency as many had envisioned. Although WLFI has been presented as a type of digital asset, it is not the classic cryptocurrency that Trump fans hoped for. While speculation continues regarding whether Trump will eventually come up with his own cryptocurrency project, the silver coin remains his current official product and focuses more on traditional investment in precious metals.
Thus, Trump continues to favor physical, tangible assets rather than joining the wave of digital assets that currently dominate the financial world.
Trump's fondness for cryptocurrencies.
Donald Trump also commented on the Fatty token before the presidential campaign. #Fatty caught Trump's attention because one of the characters in the game mimics Donald Trump, and they are also counting on Don's participation in their new video clip. The first episode featured UFC Champion Jiří Procházka and world-famous beauty contest winners. Fatty.io is still in presale, and it is expected to be one of the best launches of this period.
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Donald Trump has achieved a massive financial victory in the first half of the year—amassing a staggering $274 million between January and June. Much of this war chest came from high-dollar donations by America’s most powerful tech and crypto elites, signaling a sharp alignment between Trump’s political agenda and the interests of Silicon Valley and digital finance.
The funds were funneled into three major political committees, led by Trump’s super PAC, MAGA Inc., with the goal of boosting Republican influence in the upcoming midterm elections and solidifying Trump’s grip on Congress.

Crypto and AI Titans Rally Behind Trump
Trump personally hosted a series of elite fundraising dinners, charging up to $1 million per plate. One event targeting cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence investors carried a price tag of $1.5 million just to get in. These efforts helped MAGA Inc. raise $177 million during this period alone.
Among the most prominent donors was Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna Group and major investor in TikTok parent ByteDance, who gave $16 million. Pipeline billionaire Kelcy Warren and his company Energy Transfer LP donated $25 million. From the crypto sector, Foris DAX (Crypto.com’s parent firm) contributed $10 million, and Blockchain.com added another $5 million.
Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss jointly donated over $2 million, while venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz gave $3 million each. Surprisingly, Elon Musk sent in a $5 million check to MAGA Inc.—just a month after stepping down from his role in government.

Democrats Struggle as Trump Faces Legal Storm
By comparison, the Democratic National Committee raised only $69 million in the same period. Their primary super PAC, Future Forward, brought in just $1 million. And according to the DNC’s own post-election analysis, Future Forward’s media campaign damaged Kamala Harris during her failed 2024 presidential run.
While big donors remain Trump’s financial backbone, contributions from small donors—once the core of his support—have slowed. Donations under $200 totaled just $22 million, mostly flowing through Trump’s joint fundraising committee shared with Never Surrender PAC and the Republican National Committee.
As of the end of June, Trump-aligned groups Never Surrender, Save America, and MAGA PAC reported $41 million in cash on hand. However, they’ve already spent $26.5 million, including $6 million on legal fees—an area where Trump continues to face major challenges.
The former president is currently appealing his 2024 conviction on 34 felony counts related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, disputing a civil fraud ruling tied to inflated real estate valuations worth over $500 million in penalties, and seeking to overturn an $83.3 million defamation verdict awarded to author E. Jean Carroll.
Despite the courtroom chaos, Trump’s financial advantage heading into the elections is clear—and growing.

#TRUMP , #MAGA , #ElonMusk , #CryptoNews , #election

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The Czech Ministry of Justice is under heavy fire after an independent audit revealed that it should have rejected a $45 million Bitcoin donation linked to a convicted criminal. The crypto gift, accepted in 2024, came from a former darknet market operator and drug dealer. It was later sold by the ministry in a series of public auctions. The fallout was immediate — Justice Minister Pavel Blažek resigned, and the scandal continues to rattle the government ahead of critical elections.

⚠️ Audit: Ministry Should Have Rejected Donation Due to Criminal Risk
An external audit conducted by Grant Thornton concluded that officials were aware of the potential risks surrounding the crypto donation. Despite knowing that the funds might be connected to criminal activity, the ministry accepted the gift without conducting proper due diligence — a serious breach of public administration standards.
“The Ministry of Justice was aware of relevant circumstances indicating a significant risk that the donation may have originated from criminal proceeds,” the report states.

“Under these circumstances, the Ministry should not have accepted the donation without further verification.”
The findings were first reported by Czech Radio and later cited by Politico, which highlighted the growing political implications just weeks before October’s parliamentary elections.

🧨 Minister Blažek Resigns, Denies Wrongdoing
The crypto scandal erupted into a major political controversy, forcing the resignation of Justice Minister Pavel Blažek, a member of the ruling ODS party. Blažek has maintained that he did nothing illegal, insisting that he acted in good faith and within the law.
On social media platform X, Blažek dismissed the media narrative surrounding the audit:
“There are new findings, just enough for catchy headlines, but with outdated content.”
He further argued that unless a court convicts the donor of a crime directly tied to the donated bitcoins, any talk of an invalid donation agreement is irrelevant. If the Czech government were to void the contract, it would be forced to return the crypto to the donor, Blažek warned, effectively “closing a decade-long chapter of government inaction” with nothing to show for it.

👥 New Minister, Ongoing Audit, and Political Fallout
Following Blažek’s departure, Eva Decroix, also from the ODS, took over as Minister of Justice. She vowed to fully investigate the incident ahead of the October elections. Only the first part of the Grant Thornton audit has been made public so far; the second is expected to be released by the end of August.
Meanwhile, the National Centre for Combating Organized Crime is investigating whether the bitcoin gift was the product of money laundering. If proven, the case could escalate into criminal proceedings.
Opposition lawmakers have called for wider accountability and demanded more resignations. However, Finance Minister Zbyněk Stanjura has refused to step down. He acknowledged that he was aware of Blažek’s plan to accept the cryptocurrency, but claimed he had tried to dissuade him from doing so.

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Confidence in Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has taken a serious hit. Just one disappointing U.S. employment report was enough to dismantle the illusion of a “resilient labor market” that Powell had defended earlier this week. Markets reacted immediately, and a September interest rate cut is once again on the table — now with a much higher probability than before.
According to the newly released data, the U.S. economy added just 73,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in July. That’s far below the 110,000 expected by analysts. What’s more, there were massive revisions to previous months’ figures. June’s number was slashed from 147,000 to only 14,000. May’s data dropped from 144,000 to 19,000. In total, 258,000 jobs disappeared from the last two months' statistics — roughly equivalent to the entire population of Scottsdale, Arizona.
Meanwhile, the unemployment rate quietly rose to 4.2%. Although that matched expectations, it was still higher than the previous month, putting a serious dent in the narrative that the Fed had pushed just days ago. Powell’s statement that the labor market was “still strong” didn’t even survive a full media cycle before being discredited by the cold reality of the numbers.

Markets Flip: Rate Cut Seen as a Done Deal
The market’s response was swift. The CME FedWatch Tool showed that the probability of a rate cut in September jumped to 75.5%, up from just 40% a day earlier. Prediction platform Kalshi echoed this sentiment, giving a 75% chance that Powell and his team will lower interest rates at the next FOMC meeting.
The bond market also responded sharply. The two-year U.S. Treasury yield dropped by 15 basis points to 3.80%, while the ten-year yield fell by 8 basis points. For many investors, the message was clear — a policy pivot is rapidly approaching.

Trump Blasts Powell: “Too Late. Cut Rates Now!”
As expected, Donald Trump wasted no time in attacking the Fed Chair. On his Truth Social platform, he called Powell “a disaster” and demanded an immediate rate cut.
“Too little, too late. Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell is a disaster. CUT RATES! The good news is, tariffs are bringing billions into the USA!”
So what do today’s numbers really mean? At this point, there are only two plausible interpretations. Either the U.S. labor market is genuinely sliding into recession, or the Bureau of Labor Statistics data is so flawed that a quarter of a million jobs have simply vanished in two months. Neither scenario is encouraging. The first suggests real economic trouble. The second suggests that nobody actually knows what’s going on in the economy.
In either case, a September rate cut is no longer a “maybe.” The market is now pricing it in as almost certain.

#Powell , #Fed , #WallStreet , #FederalReserve , #TRUMP

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The crypto world is buzzing with speculation: investment giant BlackRock will attend Ripple’s Swell 2025 conference, and investors are asking the big question — is an XRP ETF in the making?

🔹 BlackRock Executive to Speak at Swell

Ripple has announced the speaker lineup for its flagship event Swell 2025, taking place November 4–5 in London. Confirmed names include Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman, Fidelity’s Cynthia Lo Bessette, and — notably — Maxwell Stein, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets.
This surprise announcement immediately sparked speculation that BlackRock might be preparing to file for an XRP ETF. Digital asset researcher Anderson hinted that the filing could be imminent, based on the strategic appearance.

🔹 Why Would BlackRock Target XRP?

ETF analyst Nate Geraci emphasized that XRP, along with Solana, is one of the top five non-stablecoin crypto assets still lacking an ETF.
"It makes sense for BlackRock — already leading BTC and ETH ETFs — to expand into XRP," he said.

He noted that limiting ETF offerings to only BTC and ETH would send the wrong message to institutional investors.

🔹 Legal Barriers Fading, SEC Softening

Speculation is further fueled by the expectation that Ripple and the SEC will withdraw remaining appeals by August 15, potentially removing a key regulatory roadblock for an XRP ETF.
Meanwhile, the SEC has confirmed it is reviewing BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF proposal with staking, signaling a more open attitude toward new crypto products.

🔹 Swell 2025 Could Be a Turning Point

Ripple’s Swell conference often brings major announcements. BlackRock’s presence, paired with shifting regulatory winds, suggests that an XRP ETF might become reality sooner than expected — especially if Ripple gains full legal clarity.

#Ripple , #Xrp🔥🔥 , #etf , #blackRock , #CryptoNews

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The cryptocurrency market is bracing for a wave of token unlocks in August, potentially shaking price stability across many altcoins. More than $2.5 billion worth of previously locked tokens are scheduled to enter circulation, raising concerns about increased selling pressure, especially during a month that has historically shown weakness.

🔓 Biggest Unlock Events This Month: SUI, ENA, and APT Lead the Way
According to a fresh analysis by CryptoRank, several major projects will undergo significant token unlocks in August:
🔹 Sui (SUI) – On August 1, 56.91 million SUI tokens were unlocked for early investors, valued at approximately $210.4 million, accounting for 1.65% of the token’s market cap.

🔹 Ethena (ENA) – On August 2, 94.91 million ENA tokens worth around $55.32 million were unlocked (1.48% of the market cap).

🔹 Aptos (APT) – On August 12, 11.31 million tokens will be released into circulation, worth $49.75 million, affecting about 1.69% of its total market cap.

🔹 LayerZero (ZRO) – On August 20, a major unlock of $43.81 million in ZRO tokens is expected, representing a notable 22.2% of the token’s total market cap – the highest percentage among tracked projects.

🔹 Arbitrum (ARB) – On August 16, 92.63 million ARB tokens worth $37.67 million will enter the market.

📌 Other Notable Unlocks in August
Additional large unlocks expected this month include:
🔹 pump.fun (PUMP) – $28.3 million

🔹 Kaito (KAITO) – $20 million

🔹 Jito Labs (JTO) – $19.6 million

🔹 Starknet (STRK) – $15.3 million

🔹 Immutable (IMX) – $13 million
These events could further intensify selling pressure in the altcoin sector.

📉 Market Outlook: Bearish Sentiment Strengthens
Historical data from Coinglass reveals that August has typically been a bearish month for crypto — Bitcoin and Ethereum have often posted negative returns in this period over the past decade. The added supply from token unlocks could undermine bullish sentiment, especially if recipients rush to sell their newly liquid assets.

🧾 Investors Are Positioning Early
As the market prepares for major unlocks, some institutional players are moving in advance. Mill City Ventures recently announced the closure of a $450 million private placement and the launch of its SUI asset management strategy. The company secured 76,271,187 SUI tokens at an average price of $3.6389, positioning itself just ahead of the unlock wave.

#crypto , #unlock , #UnlockTokens , #CryptoNews , #CryptoCommunity

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Ethereum is once again in the spotlight of analysts and investors. Although it's currently trading at $3,625, reflecting a 6% decline, several indicators suggest we could be witnessing the beginning of another major rally — similar to the one in 2021 when ETH surged to its all-time high.

🔁 History May Repeat: ETH Targeting a Return to $4,800?
Ethereum had an exceptionally strong July. While Bitcoin only gained 8%, ETH soared by 48%, according to CoinMarketCap data. This marks a sharp turnaround compared to July 2023 and 2024, when Ethereum ended the month in the red.
Now, August could also mark a turning point.
Traditionally, August has been a weaker month for Ethereum — last year saw a 22% drop. But back in 2021, this very month kicked off a massive rally that eventually pushed ETH to $4,868, still its all-time high.
Today, Ethereum is once again pressing up against the same resistance level it faced back then. If it can break through the $4,000 barrier, that would be the clearest sign that a repeat of the 2021 bull run is underway.
📈 Should a similar 35% rally occur, ETH could surge beyond $4,800 — surpassing its historical peak.

🧠 Network Activity Surges: ETH Wallets Hit Two-Year High
Despite today's broader crypto market downturn, interest in Ethereum remains strong. According to fresh data from analytics platform Sentora, more than 931,000 wallets interacted with ETH on Thursday — a level not seen since September 2023.
Meanwhile, whales are back. Addresses holding 10,000 ETH or more have returned to levels last recorded in 2023. This pattern usually signals new buying activity rather than simple wallet reshuffling — a reliable indicator of genuine demand.

🔥 Reduced Supply, Stronger Price Pressure
As more ETH is moved off exchanges and into wallets, supply on the market shrinks — giving bears less room to drive the price down. If this trend continues, Ethereum could follow a similar trajectory to 2021, when its price jumped by roughly 35% within weeks.

#Ethereum , #ETH , #Altcoin , #CryptoAnalysis , #CryptoPredictions

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The Shiba Inu ecosystem has sparked fresh excitement after blockchain data revealed a surprising transfer of more than 110 billion SHIB from the Binance exchange to a newly created crypto wallet. The transaction, which drew attention across the community, also caught the eye of one of the project's leading figures — Lucie.

🐾 Mysterious Address Drains Massive SHIB Holdings
Blockchain analytics platform Onchain Lens reported that a newly created address withdrew a total of 110.34 billion SHIB tokens from Binance in three separate transactions. The tokens were moved from two exchange wallets, Binance 14 and Binance 15, with transaction sizes of 181,430 SHIB, 55 billion SHIB, and 55.34 billion SHIB.
At the time of the transfer, the total value was approximately $1.45 million.
But that wasn't all — the same entity also withdrew other major assets from Binance:
🔹 80,126 LINK, worth about $1.46 million

🔹 3.44 million MATIC, worth roughly $762,000

🔹 142.62 ETH, valued at $552,000

💬 Lucie from the SHIB Team: A Smile and a Heart Say It All
Lucie, the prominent Shiba Inu marketing figure, quickly responded to the event. In a brief but telling tweet, she wrote: “SHIB 😊❤️” — expressing her excitement over the development. Her reaction suggests the move is being interpreted as a positive signal for the ecosystem.

📊 A Sign of Confidence? Tokens Remain Off the Exchange
Large-scale withdrawals from exchanges to private wallets are often seen as a signal of long-term holding and confidence in the asset. At the time of writing, all of the withdrawn SHIB tokens remained untouched in the new wallet, with no indication of plans to sell.
A similar event occurred last week, when an unknown wallet withdrew 5 trillion SHIB from Coinbase, adding to growing bullish sentiment around Shiba Inu.

📉 Smart Timing?
The SHIB transfer from Binance happened shortly after the token’s price dropped to $0.00001268, before rebounding above $0.000013. It’s likely that the entity behind the wallet took advantage of the dip to accumulate SHIB at a discount.

🌐 Crypto Market Under Pressure: Trump Unveils Tariff Plan
While SHIB holders are celebrating the move, the broader crypto market is facing turbulence. Donald Trump recently announced a new tariff plan, introducing higher import duties on most countries. The news triggered a wave of sell-offs, wiping out over $754 million in crypto in a single day.
📉 The total crypto market cap fell 4.51% in the last 24 hours, down to $3.72 trillion. Shiba Inu dropped 7.42% in the same period and is now trading at $0.00001212, ranking as the 22nd largest cryptocurrency with a market cap of $7.14 billion.

#SHIB , #Shibarium , #memecoin , #CryptoWhale , #Binance

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Donald Trump has once again shaken up the U.S. economic landscape, launching a scathing attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and openly suggesting that the Federal Reserve Board of Governors should take control if Powell refuses to cut interest rates.
“If Powell doesn’t cut rates, the Fed Board must take control,” Trump declared, calling Powell a “stubborn fool” who is “once again late, angry, stupid, and overly political.”

💥 But Trump’s actions over the last 24 hours speak louder than words:
🔹 Highest tariffs in U.S. history – Through an executive order, Trump imposed reciprocal tariffs ranging from 15% to 41% on imports from 67 trading partners. These tariffs will take effect on August 7.
🔹 Canada under pressure – Tariffs on Canadian goods not covered by the USMCA will rise from 25% to 35%, and a new 40% transshipment tax will be applied to deter attempts to circumvent tariffs by routing goods through third countries.
🔹 Crackdown on Switzerland – Goods imported from Switzerland will now face a 39% tariff, up from the previously threatened 31%.
🔹 Mexico gets a 90-day extension – The temporary tariff agreement with Mexico has been extended, but the country will continue to face 25% duties on automobiles and 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper.

Trump’s sharp comments come at a time when markets are eagerly watching the Fed for signs of a rate cut. The president has clearly lost patience with Powell’s cautious approach, which he has previously criticized as sluggish and ineffective.
🗣️ “Mr. Powell, who’s always late, is back to his old ways! Too late, too angry, too dumb, and too political,” Trump said bluntly.
These bold moves highlight Trump’s increasing pressure on the Fed and signal a fundamental shift in U.S. trade policy. Traders, investors, and global markets are holding their breath. If the Fed doesn’t yield, tensions between the White House and the central bank may intensify even further.

#TRUMP , #Powell , #Fed , #TradeWars , #TrumpTariffs

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Financial markets were on edge today as the U.S. released new nonfarm payroll and unemployment data, long considered a critical market mover. And Bitcoin was quick to react.

📊 Key Figures That Are Shaping the Market
The U.S. Department of Labor published the following numbers:
🔹 Unemployment rate: 4.2% (in line with expectations)

🔹 Nonfarm payrolls (NFP): +73,000 (vs. expected +110,000)

🔹 Private sector employment: +83,000 (expected +100,000)

🔹 Year-over-year wage growth: +3.9% (vs. 3.8% expected)

🔹 Monthly wage growth: +0.3% (as expected)

🔹 Labor force participation rate: 62.2% (slightly below the expected 62.3%)

🔹 Manufacturing employment: -11,000 (vs. -3,000 expected)

🔹 Average weekly hours worked: 34.3 hours (slightly above 34.2 forecast)

🔹 Broad unemployment rate (U-6): 7.9%

📉 Bitcoin Reacts as Markets Digest Mixed Data
While the numbers paint a mixed picture — with stronger-than-expected wage growth but weaker job creation — Bitcoin dipped slightly in the minutes following the release. Investors remain cautious as they gauge how the Federal Reserve might interpret slowing employment growth alongside persistent wage inflation.

🔍 Strong Labor Market, but Signs of Cooling
A key detail: June’s NFP numbers were revised upward, from 110,000 to 147,000, confirming that the U.S. labor market remains resilient — even as July shows a slight cooling.

🌍 Global Impact: Correlations Shifting
In 2024, U.S. jobs data had a strong correlation with European yields, but this relationship is now weakening. For 2-year eurozone bonds, the correlation has nearly vanished. However, UK markets — especially 10-year Gilts — remain more sensitive to U.S. Treasury movements than before.

#CryptoMarket , #BTC , #usa , #MarketVolatility , #CryptoNews

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Tensions in global oil trade are rising — four Russian oil tankers loaded with Urals crude remain anchored off India’s western coast. Local refineries are awaiting government instructions following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a new wave of sanctions targeting countries still importing Russian oil.
The tankers Achilles, Elyte, Destan, and Horae departed in late June but have yet to be cleared. They are located near the port of Sikka, which serves major Indian companies such as Reliance Industries and Bharat Petroleum.

🛢️ New U.S. Tariffs and Sanctions Shake the Market
Trump’s administration declared this week that India will face new import tariffs due to its continued purchase of Russian oil. Along with that, came a warning: more sanctions could follow if India fails to curb its imports from Moscow.
The move follows the European Union’s latest round of sanctions against Russia. The U.S. is now tightening pressure on the global oil market, especially on those nations that have maintained a relatively neutral stance.

📉 Indian Refineries Ordered to Find Alternatives
India’s response was swift — government officials instructed domestic refineries to prepare alternative sourcing plans. The aim is to avoid supply shocks if Trump's team expands the sanctions. Companies have been asked to present strategies for securing oil from non-sanctioned countries.
The Achilles and Elyte tankers were initially scheduled to offload in early August. Each vessel holds around 700,000 barrels and both were previously sanctioned by the EU and UK, increasing the legal risks for Indian importers.
Destan and Horae, also Aframax-class tankers, are still offshore. While Destan is on the sanctions list, Horae is not — yet. Its final destination remains unclear, and Indian authorities are watching closely to see if Washington expands its sanctions framework.

🌍 Trump Escalates Russia Rhetoric – With Doubts About Sanctions’ Effectiveness
Tensions are not just legal — Trump escalated his rhetoric during a White House press conference, revealing that special envoy Steve Witkoff will soon travel to Russia. His mission: mediate peace talks in the Ukraine conflict. Earlier this year, Witkoff visited Moscow and met with President Vladimir Putin, though without a breakthrough.
Trump confirmed plans for more sanctions, stating: “Yes, we’ll impose sanctions. I don’t know if they care. They know about sanctions. I know about sanctions, tariffs, and all the rest better than anyone. I don’t know if it works, but we’ll do it.”

🚢 Over 2.8 Million Barrels of Crude Wait at Sea
The four Russian-linked tankers near India now hold over 2.8 million barrels of oil in limbo. With no clear decision made, the cargo remains onboard, and refiners are left waiting.
This episode underscores how quickly geopolitics can reshape global energy flows — and just how thin the line between trade and diplomacy can be. The question remains whether India will continue energy cooperation with Russia or yield to mounting pressure from Washington.

#russia , #TRUMP , #Geopolitics , #oil , #worldnews

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Wondering when the crypto markets are at their busiest? Blockchain data analysis shows that trading peaks at specific times—and the TRON network may hold the key to unlocking the hottest hours of crypto activity. Each day, between 9:00 and 11:00 UTC, there's a notable surge in volume—like clockwork.

📈 TRON Sets the Pace for Crypto Trading
On-chain analyst Joao Wedson points out that these "golden hours" occur during a global market overlap: Asia is wrapping up, Europe is waking up, and the U.S. is preparing to open. This window often brings the highest volumes and the most significant price movements of the day.
TRON, known for its low-cost infrastructure, has become the epicenter of stablecoin activity—especially for tokens like USDT and USDC, which are moved daily in values reaching tens of billions of dollars.

💵 Stablecoins as Indicators of Peak Activity
TRON hosts more than $89 billion in stablecoins, and their transfers reflect everything from arbitrage opportunities and fund rebalancing to high-volume speculation. Activity is strongest during that key two-hour window, when the network becomes flooded with transactions.
For example, USDT on TRON shows precise, algorithmic daily spikes—suggesting involvement from bots and automated systems. This sets TRON apart from Ethereum, where volumes are generally higher but spread out and focused more on DeFi.

🌏 Who's Behind the Trades?
Most activity is centered in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly on exchanges like Binance and HTX (formerly Huobi). The most active traders are retail participants moving between $1,000 and $10,000, while whales regularly send $100,000 to $1 million per transaction.
Some blockchain analysis indicates that not all activity is organic. The clean, repetitive daily patterns suggest the use of bots or time-optimized tools that exploit the market’s peak windows.

🧠 TRON vs Ethereum: The Battle for Stablecoin Dominance
TRON has emerged as the primary chain for new USDT minting, even though its DeFi ecosystem remains more limited than Ethereum’s. Tether, the issuer of USDT, prefers TRON for its low fees and fast settlement—often minting $1 billion at a time.
In early 2025, TRON shocked the market by introducing zero-fee USDT transfers, sparking a new trend of "gasless stablecoins". This innovation attracted a flood of new users and positioned TRON as the go-to chain for fast, low-cost stablecoin transfers.

📊 Market Trends & Outlook
TRON’s daily fees range between $1.5 million and $2 million, showing steady user growth. While Ethereum still dominates in lending and DeFi, TRON clearly leads in everyday stablecoin transactions.
So, when is crypto the most active? TRON's network might hold the answer. Watching these "golden hours" can give traders a serious edge—and TRON is the best place to spot these patterns unfold.

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European businesses are facing a serious challenge. Starting Friday, new U.S. tariffs of 15% will apply to most goods imported from the European Union. These duties represent the highest U.S. tariffs on European products in nearly a century, with serious consequences for industries ranging from winemaking to cosmetics and consumer goods.

🔹 Delays, Price Hikes, Uncertainty

From small family-owned companies to global corporations, exporters are scrambling to adapt. Some are delaying shipments, others are raising prices, and many warn that squeezed profit margins could lead to layoffs and cutbacks.
German winemaker Johannes Selbach from the Mosel Valley says, “It’s a 15% loss for everyone.” European vineyards and U.S. distributors that rely on these imports may soon face serious strain. Champagne producer Hugo Drappier adds, “This work cannot be relocated. Champagne only comes from one place.”

🔹 Premium Brands May Survive, Smaller Ones Must Fight

Large brands like Procter & Gamble or Adidas have more flexibility—they can either pass costs on to consumers or shift production closer to U.S. markets. But smaller companies, like French perfume maker Corania, face steeper hurdles.
“Our perfumes must remain competitive despite the 15% tariff,” said CEO Laurent Cohen. “The U.S. market accounts for 25% of our revenue.” Still, he welcomes the clarity: “Better a known tariff than constant uncertainty.”

🔹 Trump: Protecting American Industry – Firms: Unrealistic

Donald Trump defends the tariffs as necessary to correct trade imbalances and revive American manufacturing. He argues that producers will return home. But many goods, such as wine and regional perfumes, cannot simply be relocated.

🔹 Impact on Markets and EU Indexes

The tariffs are also dragging down European markets. The FTSE 100 (London) is expected to open down 0.2%, Germany’s DAX down 0.6%, while France’s CAC 40 remains flat. Broader indices, Stoxx Europe 600 and Euro Stoxx 50, are down 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively.
In short, Europe’s export sector is facing a historic test—one that could rewrite the trading relationship between the EU and the U.S. For now, companies must weather the storm and hope diplomacy brings relief.

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially begun reviewing a unique ETF application that combines the PENGU cryptocurrency token with the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection. This move could pave the way for a new class of financial products merging community-driven culture with institutional investing.

❄️ An ETF Bridging Tokens and Toys
The proposal comes from investment firm Canary Capital, which aims to allocate 80–95% of the fund’s assets into the PENGU token and the remaining 5–15% into Pudgy Penguins NFTs. Originally launched in 2021 as a simple NFT collection, the project underwent a major transformation in 2022 after being acquired by entrepreneur Luca Netz.
Under his leadership, Pudgy Penguins evolved from a speculative NFT drop into a robust intellectual property (IP) brand. Rather than relying solely on royalties from NFT trading, Netz focused on bringing the characters into the real world—resulting in retail toy launches through giants like Walmart and Amazon. By the end of 2024, these efforts generated more than $13 million in revenue.

🐧 A Meme Icon That Surpassed Hello Kitty
The brand went viral, with its GIPHY account amassing over 53.7 billion views—surpassing even classic icons like Hello Kitty. A key innovation was the OverpassIP platform, which enables NFT holders to earn royalties when their penguin characters are licensed for merchandise. This created a direct link between NFT ownership and the commercial success of the brand.

💬 PENGU as a “Social Currency” for the Digital Era
The PENGU token, launched on Solana in December 2024, was positioned by CEO Luca Netz as a "social currency" within the growing Pudgy Penguins ecosystem. It's used for tipping creators, shopping, and engaging with the fan community. According to Animoca Brands Research, the token had over 860,000 holders across Solana and Abstract Chain by July 2025.

📈 ETF Signals Institutional Interest in Meme Culture
If approved, the PENGU ETF would be one of the first regulated products to combine a liquid token with NFT assets—highlighting increasing institutional interest in community- and culture-driven Web3 projects. Other meme-token ETFs, such as one for Dogecoin, remain under SEC review.
The emergence of the PENGU ETF underscores Pudgy Penguins’ transformation from a meme project to a consumer brand with real-world revenue and investment appeal. It could mark the beginning of a new era where community tokens become part of mainstream finance.

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Tech giant Google has lost its appeal against a court verdict requiring it to fundamentally rethink how its Play Store operates. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit dismissed all of Google’s objections, confirming that the company abused its dominant position in the Android ecosystem.

Google Must Lift Restrictions on Developers
The ruling forces Google to remove limitations that prevented app developers from launching their own marketplaces or billing systems outside of Google Play. These changes were supposed to take effect earlier but were put on hold pending Google’s appeal—which has now been rejected.
Judge Margaret McKeown stated in her opinion that in antitrust cases, even otherwise legal practices can be prohibited if they are used to maintain unfair advantages. She also emphasized that the court is within its rights to require Google to remedy the harm done to competitors and consumers.

Google Warns of Risks, Epic Celebrates
Google claims the decision could negatively impact user security and Android stability. “Our top priority remains protecting users and developers and ensuring a secure platform,” said Lee-Anne Mulholland, Google’s VP of Regulatory Affairs.
Meanwhile, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney welcomed the decision, saying it opens the door for the Epic Game Store to be made available through Google Play—a major step forward for fair competition, in his view.

Potential Multi-Billion Dollar Impact
Although Alphabet (Google’s parent company) doesn’t disclose app store revenue separately, analysts warn the changes could have a significant financial impact. The wider use of third-party billing systems could reduce Google Play’s gross revenue by 20–30%, potentially slashing the company’s gross profit by $1–1.5 billion annually.

Epic Recently Settled With Samsung
This decision comes just weeks after Epic Games settled a similar antitrust case with Samsung. Epic accused the company of colluding with Google to suppress competition—citing features like Samsung’s Auto Blocker, which allegedly discouraged users from downloading apps outside of the Google Play or Galaxy Store.
Both Samsung and Google denied wrongdoing and declined to reveal the terms of the settlement. However, Epic expressed satisfaction, suggesting Samsung addressed their concerns constructively.

What’s Next? A Supreme Court Appeal Is Still Possible
Google could still appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. If it does, the final outcome may be delayed or even overturned. Still, the ruling already signals a shift toward more open competition on the Android app marketplace.
The decision could reshape the landscape by lowering barriers for developers and expanding choices for consumers.

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As of August 1, 2025, Hong Kong has officially launched its long-awaited licensing framework for fiat-backed stablecoins. The move aims to tighten digital asset oversight while positioning the city as a global cryptocurrency powerhouse.

🔐 What Does the New Regime Entail?
Under the new law, any company intending to issue or market stablecoins to retail investors must first obtain a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA).
The requirements are extensive, covering areas such as:

🔹 Reserve asset management

🔹 Redemption at par value

🔹 Segregation of client funds

🔹 Anti-money laundering measures

🔹 Transparent disclosures

🔹 Fit-and-proper checks for operators

🌏 Competing With the U.S. — Hong Kong’s Simplified Advantage
Hong Kong's regime comes shortly after the U.S. passed the GENIUS Act, the first federal stablecoin regulation in the States. Experts say the difference between the two frameworks is stark — while U.S. oversight is split between federal and state layers, HKMA acts as a single regulatory authority, allowing for faster and more transparent compliance.
In addition, Hong Kong’s rules apply to multiple fiat currencies, making it a more attractive option for globally oriented stablecoin projects.

💵 Growing Interest in Stablecoin Adoption
Despite its relatively small domestic market, stablecoin interest in Hong Kong is rapidly increasing. According to lawyer Andy K.T. Lau, clients are starting to view stablecoins not just as speculative tools, but as practical payment rails for online and offline transactions.
“I’ve seen rising client interest in partnering with stablecoin issuers and payment platforms,” said Lau. “They want to integrate stablecoins into real-world business operations.”

🚫 Local Payments Crowded, Global Use Holds Promise
Hong Kong’s payment ecosystem is already crowded—with Visa, Mastercard, QR platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay, Octopus cards, and cash all in daily use. As a result, stablecoins are unlikely to become the dominant domestic payment method unless integrated into existing systems.
But businesses believe the true opportunity lies in international transactions. Given Hong Kong’s global trading role, stablecoins could prove useful for cross-border remittances and international B2B payments, especially for companies frustrated with sluggish bank processes.
For example, Edwin Cheung, CEO of Gate Dubai, noted strong interest from mainland Chinese businesses who want to leverage Hong Kong’s legal clarity for internal blockchain-based payment systems.

🏨 Use Cases: Travel, E-Commerce, and More
Some travel agencies are exploring stablecoins to speed up international payments, which can currently take up to 30 days. In many cases, the companies lack local bank accounts in places like Brazil or Argentina—stablecoins could bridge that gap.
Cheung believes mass adoption will likely stem from large corporations that already have robust ecosystems and can integrate stablecoins into them, encouraging users to follow suit—just like Alipay did years ago.

⚖️ Hurdles: Accessibility and High Barriers
However, not everyone is on board. Some firms, such as payment company Airwallex, have publicly rejected stablecoins, saying the tech doesn’t solve core issues in international finance.
Others criticize the regime’s capital requirements—issuers must have at least HK$25 million in paid-up capital, making entry difficult for smaller innovators.
Tiena Sekharan from Chavanette Advisors suggests tiered capital rules, allowing small-scale issuance with lower thresholds. She also recommends a passporting mechanism to let licensed firms from jurisdictions like the U.S., EU, or Singapore operate in Hong Kong without redundant licensing.

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President Nayib Bukele has officially secured another term in office following the recent constitutional reform, allowing him to remain in power beyond his current term. This political shift not only expands his influence but also bolsters the long-term future of Bitcoin in the country — a nation that has become a global symbol of crypto adoption.

🗳 A Reform That Changes the Rules
On Thursday, El Salvador’s legislature passed a package of five major amendments that fundamentally rewrite the rules of the presidential mandate:
🔹 The president can now be re-elected indefinitely

🔹 The term length is extended from 5 to 6 years

🔹 Runoff elections have been eliminated
The vote passed with a decisive majority — 57 in favor, 3 against — and the reforms were pushed through without any public debate. The ruling New Ideas party, led by Bukele, swiftly cleared the way for more years of his leadership.
While Bukele himself had previously shown hesitation about the need for reform, he did not comment on whether he plans to run for a third term. Still, many interpret his silence as a green light for extended leadership.

🧑‍⚖️ “How long he stays? That’s up to the people.”
Ana Figueroa, the lawmaker who introduced the reform, declared in her speech:
“El Salvador, it’s simple: only you have the power to decide how long you want to support any public official — including your president.”
Not everyone welcomed the move. Marcela Villatoro from the opposition ARENA party stated bluntly:
“Today, democracy died in El Salvador.”
And Noah Bullock, executive director of the human rights organization Cristosal, added:
“A day before the holiday, without debate, without informing the public, they changed the political system in a single vote — allowing the president to remain in power indefinitely. We continue down the well-worn path of autocrats.”

₿ Bitcoin Secures a Strong Ally for Six More Years
Nayib Bukele has made a name for himself as one of the world’s most prominent state-level Bitcoin supporters. In 2021, he made El Salvador the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, positioning the nation as a pioneer in digital finance.
During his first term, Bukele steadily increased the country's Bitcoin holdings despite opposition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). El Salvador currently owns 6,246 BTC, and according to the newly formed Bitcoin Office, continues its daily accumulation strategy — buying 1 BTC every day.
His extended term promises stability and continuity for the country’s crypto strategy. El Salvador could continue building its image as a Bitcoin hub, attracting investors, blockchain developers, and global projects aligned with its digital vision.

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Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy, has unveiled a new investment product that could appeal especially to retirees seeking stable and profitable income. These are STRC preferred shares backed by Bitcoin, offering an annual yield of up to 9.5%—significantly higher than traditional savings accounts, which typically offer between 0.1% and 4%.
During the company’s Q2 earnings call, Saylor described these shares as a steady income source designed for risk-averse investors. He stated that products like STRC are aimed not only at seasoned investors but also the broader public looking for higher returns without long-term commitments.

Record Profits Thanks to Bitcoin
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, posted a record profit of $10 billion in Q2, primarily driven by Bitcoin’s price surge from $77,000 to over $111,000. The company now holds 628,791 BTC, valued at over $74 billion—making it one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders globally.

Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Securities
These preferred shares are structured as perpetual instruments—without a maturity date—and pay out monthly dividends backed by Strategy’s vast Bitcoin reserves. The new STRC issuance is listed on NASDAQ and offers high liquidity, which is uncommon for such instruments.
The shares are designed to have up to six times collateralization in Bitcoin. Even in the event of a dramatic 80% drop in Bitcoin’s value, the assets would still cover 24 years of payments. At current prices, that coverage extends to 120 years.

Suitable for Conservative and Modern Investors
Saylor emphasized the product’s suitability for retirees seeking better yields than conventional bank accounts, with strong underlying collateral. He also highlighted growing regulatory support for Bitcoin in the U.S., stating that “this administration is enthusiastically backing the crypto industry,” referencing a recently published 150-page White House report on crypto policy.

Bitcoin Moves Closer to the Mainstream
Analysts view this development as further proof of Bitcoin’s “financialization” within the traditional market. By structuring the product similar to money market funds, it attracts new investor demographics who previously had no exposure to crypto.
While risks remain and investors must be aware of volatility, products like STRC could mark a new era—where Bitcoin is not only a speculative asset, but also a tool for generating reliable income.

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Although the legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be nearing its conclusion, the situation remains more complex. According to former SEC attorney Marc Fagel, the $125 million fine Ripple agreed to pay has not yet been transferred to the U.S. Treasury — it remains held in escrow by Ripple’s legal counsel.

🧾 Fine Paid, But Not Yet Delivered
On the social network X, Fagel responded to speculation suggesting that Ripple had already sent the funds to the Treasury. He clarified that while Ripple did pay the fine, the money is currently being held in escrow and will only be released once both parties formally withdraw their appeals — a step that still awaits a vote from the SEC.
Fagel also dismissed rumors that Ripple paid the fine in XRP tokens instead of cash. He confirmed that the funds are in fiat currency but have not yet been disbursed.

⚖️ Court Decision Not Yet Legally Binding
Despite media reports suggesting that Ripple has already dropped its appeal, neither party has done so officially. Until both appeals are withdrawn, Judge Torres’ May 2023 decision remains unenforceable, keeping the legal battle unresolved.

📜 Regulatory Shifts in Washington May Influence the Case
The XRP case is unfolding as Washington undergoes significant regulatory changes. SEC Chair Paul Atkins recently introduced the “Project Crypto” initiative, aimed at modernizing U.S. securities laws to better accommodate digital assets and foster innovation.
The SEC has also begun approving crypto ETP creations and redemptions in-kind, similar to commodity-backed funds like gold. This evolving stance could signal a more lenient regulatory approach — potentially benefiting Ripple.

🧑‍⚖️ Hope for a Settlement Is Growing
Crypto lawyer Bill Morgan highlighted that the SEC’s language has noticeably softened. Instead of labeling most cryptocurrencies as securities, recent SEC statements suggest only a smaller subset might fall under that classification. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has released its long-awaited crypto policy report.
Ripple appears ready to settle its side of the case and now awaits the SEC’s next move. Once both appeals are officially dropped, the $125 million currently held in escrow will be formally transferred to the U.S. Treasury.

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The U.S. dollar surged sharply on Friday morning as stock markets across Asia, Europe, and the United States reacted nervously. The turmoil followed a surprise announcement by President Donald Trump, who unveiled a new round of global tariffs just hours before the key August 1 deadline.
The updated measures, ranging from 10% to 41%, now include an additional 40% penalty on any goods rerouted through third countries in an attempt to circumvent existing tariffs — a major shift in trade policy.
This announcement came at a time when global markets were already under pressure from weak earnings reports from tech firms and upcoming U.S. jobs data.

🔹 U.S. futures react with immediate decline

S&P 500 futures fell 0.16%, Nasdaq 100 dropped 0.23%, and Dow Jones was down 67 points. Amazon took the hardest hit with a more than 6% drop after issuing a gloomy earnings forecast. In contrast, Apple rose 2% after beating revenue and profit expectations.

Asia Takes the First Blow
Asian indexes sank swiftly after the new tariff schedule was released:
🔹 Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.59%

🔹 South Korea's KOSPI plunged 3.61%

🔹 Hong Kong's Hang Seng dropped 0.61%

🔹 Australia's ASX 200 slid 0.89%

🔹 India's Nifty 50 dipped 0.29%
Tech companies were hit the hardest. Tokyo Electron plummeted 17%, SK Hynix fell 5.12%, and Taiwan's TSMC dropped 1.72%.
📉 Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan rapidly weakened and is on track for its worst week in over six months. China’s central bank set the reference rate lower than expected, signaling ongoing pressure.

Europe Opens Lower Amid Global Uncertainty Over Tariffs
While Asia stumbled, Europe followed suit with weak openings:
🔹 London FTSE 100 down 0.2%

🔹 Germany’s DAX opened down 0.6%

🔹 France’s CAC 40 was flat

🔹 Italy’s FTSE MIB dipped 0.1%

🔹 Euro Stoxx 50 lost 0.5%
The new tariff structure has caused confusion in global trade departments. While the White House announced an additional 40% penalty on rerouted goods, it did not clarify how it would enforce this. This vagueness triggered a wave of risk aversion, with investors unsure how far-reaching the impact might be.
Major European companies like AXA, Daimler Truck, and Engie were lined up to report earnings — but the markets were already shaped by a single factor: Trump’s trade shock.

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