KuCoin Crypto Daily(2026-07-18)

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Today's Highlights

1. SAFROCHAIN ($SAF) Listed on Coinstore Exchange

2. President Trump to Attend 2026 FIFA World Cup Final

3. U.S. House Committee Discusses Crypto Regulatory Outlook

4. 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Set for July 19

5. U.S. Spot BTC ETFs See $500M Net Inflows Over 4 Days


Macro News

Japanese Semiconductor Giant Kioxia's Stock Plummets 50% in a Month

Kioxia's stock fell 16% in a single day, with a 50% drop from its one-month high. Japanese semiconductor sector stocks like Hitachi Cable and Tokyo Electron also declined between 8% and 10%. U.S. semiconductor index SOX is down 21% from its peak, entering a technical bear market.


AiCoin data shows U.S. spot BTC ETFs have seen $500 million in net inflows over the past four days. IBIT led with $390 million, followed by FBTC with $64.5 million. ETF inflows are showing a positive correlation with BTC price movements.


Bitcoin Drops Below $63K Amid Tech Selloff

Bitcoin fell below $63,000 as a broader tech-driven selloff impacts risk assets. Futures open interest is rising, while ETF outflows remain mild, indicating underlying market stability.


U.S. Stocks Continue Selloff Amid Tech and Semiconductor Declines

U.S. stocks are in a continued selloff, with tech and semiconductor stocks leading the decline. The Nasdaq fell 1.1%, the S&P 500 dropped 0.5%, and the Dow remained roughly flat.


Clarity Act Faces Critical Legislative Deadline

The Clarity Act is facing a critical deadline with little progress in recent Senate hearings and a Trump meeting. With the August recess approaching, lawmakers must act quickly to avoid growing legislative hurdles.


Industry Hotspots

Tokenized Bitcoin Tops 13 Billion in Circulation

Tokenized Bitcoin has reached over 13 billion in circulation, fueling DeFi growth in 2026. However, most infrastructure still relies on centralized key holders. Threshold cryptography offers a potential decentralized solution.


Morgan Stanley Enables Crypto Access for 8.6 Million E*Trade Users

Morgan Stanley has enabled Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana trading for 8.6 million E*Trade accounts. This move brings $1.56 trillion in assets one tap away from crypto, though users pay 0.5% per trade and do not hold private keys.


Visa Launches Stablecoin Platform for Financial Institutions

Visa has launched the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP) to provide financial institutions and fintechs with tools to access, store, and redeem stablecoins, starting with Open USD (OUSD-USD).


DTCC Begins Blockchain-Based Equity Settlements

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has started running equity, ETF, and Treasury trades on a blockchain in production, not a sandbox or whitepaper. This marks a significant step in tokenized finance.


New Tokens Available on GalaSwap

New tokens including MOCA, IOTX, AXL, JUPUSD, and USAT are now available on GalaSwap, expanding trading options within the Gala ecosystem.


KOL and Institutions

@javedahmedhere

4H Crypto Snapshot: BTC $64,114 (-0.1%), ETH $1,842 (-1.7%), BNB $567.54 (-1.3%), SOL $75.14 (-0.9%). Fear & Greed Index at 27 (Fear). Market remains flat, with ETH leading the decline.

@kyc_rip

XMR Market Status: CEX Price $330.54, Street Price $334.58, Premium +1.22%. 24H Transactions: 25,328. Privacy Nodes: 68.8%. P2P Liquidity: 5,407.90 XMR.

@LUNCMetrics

Daily $LUNC Update: Price $0.00005820 (-1.47%), Market Cap $321.69M, Total Supply 6.45T, Circulating 5.53T. #LUNC #LUNCcommunity #LUNCARMY

@marketsday

U.S. Stock Market Earnings Calendar (July 20–24, 2026): Key reports include American Express, Verizon, NextEra Energy, and more. Earnings data may impact market sentiment.

@greybtc

Analysis of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final: Claims the event is the most scripted in history, with Messi facing Yamal. Historical context and imagery suggest deep-rooted narratives in the match setup.

@conviction_meta

There is always an asymmetrical opportunity in the market at all times. Investors should remain alert and identify these opportunities to capitalize on market inefficiencies.

@ThuanCapital

President Trump criticized Canada for wildfire smoke affecting U.S. air quality, suggesting additional tariffs may be imposed. This could impact cross-border trade and environmental policies.

@elonmusk

Elon Musk's ventures have drawn scrutiny, with critics noting the lack of government subsidies in his crypto business and concerns over the long-term viability of Tesla and SpaceX.

@blknoiz06

Calls for increased African participation in crypto projects, specifically tagging @blknoiz06 to onboard students, engineers, and professionals to $ANSEM. Emphasizes the need for global inclusivity in blockchain adoption.

@juniortgr

Finance media often lacks accountability, with commentators making bold claims without facing consequences for being wrong. Real money managers, in contrast, hedge and size positions carefully.


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