Today's Highlights
1. LM Funding America to Rebrand as PowerCompute and Trade Under New Ticker "PWCM"
2. Pionex to List PYRT, Utility Token for PYRANK Ecosystem
3. MetaDAO to Seek Additional Funding on July 22
4. AMD to Host Annual AI Conference in San Francisco
5. Pionex Announces Multiple Listings of $PYRT
Macro News
South Korea Expands CBDC Trial to 500,000 Users with Real Government Funds
The Bank of Korea is expanding its CBDC trial to include up to 500,000 users, utilizing programmable tokens and real government funds. This marks a significant step in the nation's digital currency experiment.
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Strong Inflows
Bitcoin ETFs added 1,985 BTC, while Ethereum ETFs gained 9,765 ETH in a single day. Over the past week, Bitcoin ETFs have added 683 BTC, and Ethereum ETFs have added 53,449 ETH.
CoinShares Launches UCITS-Compliant Bitcoin Mining ETF on Deutsche Börse
CoinShares has introduced a UCITS-compliant Bitcoin mining ETF, marking its debut on Deutsche Börse XETRA and expanding investment options for European investors.
Kenya Remains a Global Leader in Crypto Adoption
Kenya has one of the highest Bitcoin and crypto transaction volumes globally, with over 10% of its population owning cryptocurrency. The country is also advancing crypto legislation to support further growth.
Vietnam Introduces Fines for Unlicensed Crypto Traders
Vietnam is set to impose fines of up to 50 million VND (~$1,900) for unlicensed crypto traders starting September 1. The penalties are part of a 5-year pilot program to regulate the sector.
Industry Hotspots
South Korea Expands CBDC Trial to 500K Users with Programmable Tokens and Real Government Funds
The Bank of Korea is significantly scaling up its CBDC trial, with up to 500,000 users participating in the next phase of Project Han. The initiative includes programmable money and real government funds.
Hyundai Financial Group and Dunamu Expand Digital Finance Partnership
Hyundai Financial Group and Dunamu are deepening their collaboration to develop a digital finance framework that includes KRW stablecoins, security tokens, and RWA tokenization.
2026 WAIC Concludes with Record Participation and Focus on Physical AI Innovations
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference attracted over 1,100 companies and 4,486 products, with a focus on physical AI innovations such as humanoid robots and advanced AI models.
Hyperliquid Whale Adds 11M USDC, Holds $43.9M in Short Positions
A Hyperliquid whale has added 11 million USDC to its account, bringing the total USDC deposit to 16 million in the last 24 hours. The wallet holds $43.9 million in short positions, including large positions in SKHX and BRENTOIL.
Vietnam will impose fines of up to 50 million VND (~$1,900) for unlicensed crypto trading starting September 1. The pilot program is designed to regulate the sector and penalize unregistered activities.
KOL and Institutions
@MarketExperts
Evening volatility review shows BTC at $65,193 (+1.0%) and ETH at $1,906 (+2.1%). Volatility is currently high, and traders are advised to adjust their positions accordingly.
@Arman_Trading
BTC is trading around $65,184, down $547 (0.8%) since the last update. ETH is near $1,903, down $11 (0.6%). Gold is trading near $4,010, up $1 since the last update.
@shlomiz
Market close on July 20 shows modest losses across major indices. S&P 500 fell 0.19%, Nasdaq 0.05%, and Dow Jones 0.59%. BTC and ETH were mixed with slight declines.
@HyperliquidX
Position breakdown on Day 262 shows strong gains in ETH (+48.9%), AAVE (+60.0%), and MORPHO (+44.4%). AERO and ETHFI also showed positive returns, with ETHFI up 109.8%.
@TheDylanWarren
SOL and ETH are performing well, with SOL up 2.62% and ETH up 2.82%. XLM, however, is down 1.50% to $0.188, showing market rotations are occurring rapidly.
@Defi_Warhol
Tier list of top countries for fintech startups highlights the UAE and Singapore for their favorable tax regimes, strong banking infrastructure, and crypto-friendly policies.
@blknoiz06
Raises a question about the hype generated by a Solana token pump, suggesting the event might have been less impactful if it had occurred on a different blockchain.
@kyc_rip
XMR market status shows a CEX price of $337.50 and a street price of $341.33, with a 1.13% premium. Privacy nodes account for 76.7% of the network.
@birdeye_so
Top trending Solana tokens include solana:Ge87EtsjwRQbHaqQmKRno69RFTwh9bfSsm99XNxTpump ($6.27M) and solana:9cRCn9rGT8V2imeM2BaKs13yhMEais3ruM3rPvTGpump ($87.6M).
@elonmusk
Shares a story about his father developing a formula used by SpaceX and NASA, highlighting the importance of family and innovation in technology.
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