Alex took over our account for an hour. Now we're taking him over forever.Welcome to Coinbase, @AlexOnchain.(Legally we're required to point out that Alex has not technically joined forever and has a very normal employment contract with the company.)Alex (@AlexOnchain):I have a confession: I’ve actually joined @coinbase full time as CT LeadNormal job announcements are boring. I had to do something different, and a twitter takeover felt rightSo, why Coinbase?They’re the best in the industry. But, they’ve bee ...

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Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the existence of delays in sending and receiving transactions on the Polygon network associated with Coinbase [1]

Strategic Acquisition - Coinbase acquires Opyn's leadership team [1] Business Development - The acquisition aims to expand Coinbase's onchain derivatives offerings [1]

DeFAI is evolving.Coinbase just partnered with Perplexity.i) We also saw Coinbase Wallet integrate Web3 native DeFAI protocols to enhance the DeFi UI/UX; this is another step to AI-powered DeFi solutions.ii) @HeyAnonai recently partnered with ByBit for a CeFAI expansion, and Jupiter integration for Perps.iii) @gizatechxyz has just been integrated into Rainbow wallet so you can monitor your AI powered positions without clicking into third party apps.I mentioned yesterday that the recent Grok 4 push strikes m ...

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Group 1: Core Concept of Stablecoins - Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value, typically pegged to fiat currencies or commodities [1] - They emerged to address the volatility of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, simplifying the transaction process by allowing users to exchange fiat for stablecoins, which can then be traded on-chain [2] Group 2: Operational Logic - Stablecoins are issued with a 1:1 peg to specific assets, ensuring that for every stablecoin issued, an equivalent asset is held in reserve [3] - When users redeem stablecoins, the corresponding amount is destroyed, and the equivalent reserve asset is paid out, maintaining a synchronized supply [4] Group 3: Types of Stablecoins - Stablecoins can be categorized into four main types: fiat-collateralized (e.g., USDT, USDC), commodity-collateralized (e.g., PAXG), crypto-collateralized (e.g., DAI), and algorithmic stablecoins (e.g., USNBT) [5] Group 4: Regulatory Landscape - In August 2023, Singapore's Monetary Authority released a regulatory framework for stablecoins, followed by the EU's Crypto Asset Market Regulation in December 2024 [6] - Hong Kong is set to implement its Stablecoin Ordinance in August 2025, with several institutions participating in a regulatory sandbox [8] Group 5: Market Outlook - As of July 2025, the global stablecoin market comprises 264 types with a total market capitalization exceeding $255 billion, with projections suggesting it could reach $2 trillion in the coming years [10] - However, JPMorgan has a more conservative estimate, predicting a market size of only $500 billion by 2028, indicating a growth rate of over 25% regardless of the outlook [10] Group 6: Investment Opportunities - Key exchanges include Coinbase, Robinhood, and OSL, which are integral to the stablecoin ecosystem [12] - Major issuers like Circle, which issues USDC, derive most of their revenue from reserve asset yields, making their profitability closely tied to interest rates [14] - Other notable players include PayPal with its PYUSD stablecoin and various entities in the JD and Yuan ecosystems focusing on cross-border payments [16][17][18]

Market Overview - The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.43%, the Nasdaq by 0.09%, and the S&P 500 by 0.27%, with both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq reaching new closing highs [3] - Major technology stocks showed mixed results, with Tesla rising by 4.7% and Nvidia's market cap surpassing $4 trillion [3] - Bitcoin-related stocks saw gains, with Coinbase increasing by over 4% [3] - The initial jobless claims in the U.S. were reported at 227,000, lower than the expected 235,000 [3] Pension Adjustment - The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and the Ministry of Finance announced a pension adjustment for retirees starting January 1, 2025, with an overall increase of 2% based on the average monthly pension of retirees by the end of 2024 [4] U.S.-China Economic Relations - The Ministry of Commerce stated that since May, U.S. and Chinese economic teams have maintained close communication to stabilize trade relations, following agreements reached in Geneva and London [5] Industry Developments - The China Securities Regulatory Commission announced adjustments to the trading limits and margin requirements for polysilicon futures contracts starting July 14, 2025 [6] - The retail sales of new energy vehicles in China reached 135,000 units in early July, a year-on-year increase of 21%, with a cumulative retail of 6.583 million units for the year, up 37% [6] Corporate Announcements - Li Ping, Vice Chairman of CATL, donated 4.05 million shares to a foundation, completing the transfer process [9] - Saisir expects a net profit increase of 66.2% to 96.98% for the first half of 2025, projecting a profit of 2.7 billion to 3.2 billion yuan [10] - WuXi AppTec anticipates a 44.43% year-on-year increase in adjusted net profit for the first half of 2025, estimating around 6.315 billion yuan [10] - iFlytek expects a net loss of 200 million to 280 million yuan for the first half of 2025, an improvement from a loss of 400 million yuan in the same period last year [11] - China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation forecasts a net profit increase of 98.25% to 119.49% for the first half of 2025, estimating a profit of 2.8 billion to 3.1 billion yuan [12] - Limin Co., Ltd. announced plans for a share reduction by its controlling shareholder, not exceeding 3% of the company's total shares [13] Industry Outlook - The photovoltaic industry is experiencing discussions on self-discipline and supply-side reforms, with expectations for capacity reduction and potential recovery in the industry, although actual improvements depend on the effectiveness of supply-side measures [13] - The upcoming changes to the CIPS rules are expected to accelerate the internationalization of the renminbi, benefiting banks' cross-border business expansion [13]